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Saturday, August 22, 2026FlatClass 16f

Verdict

A dual listed winner on all-weather last year, ROYAL ZABEEL has proved better than ever with 2 handicap victories on turf from his last 3 starts and is taken to score again in current form. Prince of India is much respected, though, as he drops back down in grade, while Words of Truth was successful at this level on his latest outing.

Royal Zabeel
Prince Of India
Words Of Truth

Win or Each Way

Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places

4. Prince Of India
J: Pat DobbsT: Marco Botti
F: 38-502462
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Won 4 times over 6f/7f last year and has shown better form in defeat this season, excelling himself in first-time blinkers when 2¼ lengths sixth of 11 in the July Cup over C&D. Backed that up when second in the Hungerford at Newbury (7f) and he's not taken lightly.
7. Words Of Truth
J: Connor PlanasT: Charlie Appleby
F: 81113-21
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
70
Verdict
Won 3 times as a juvenile including the Group 2 Mill Reef and, after 5 months off from a run in Dubai, proved as good as ever with a ready success in listed race at Sandown (5f) in June. Absent 10 weeks since, but looks ready for a step back up in grade with yard going well.
6. Royal Zabeel
J: Alistair RawlinsonT: Michael Appleby
F: 1-0450101
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Matched his improved form on all-weather on turf when recording a second course success (7f) last month. Excuses in the Bunbury Cup here next time, before a commanding winner of the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon (6f) 7 days ago. Can make a bold bid back up in grade.
3. Elarak
J: David ProbertT: Charles Hills
F: 1761-4423
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
Three-time winner in 2025, including novice at this course (1m). Has resumed his progress on last 2 starts, going close in the Buckingham Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot (7f) before third in the Bunbury Cup here 6 weeks ago. Could be in the mix as he drops in trip.
2. Dubai Bling
J: Joe LeavyT: Hugo Palmer
F: 07120100
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
3
Verdict
Has taken his form up a notch this year, winning in Bahrain in April and quickly getting back on track after the Wokingham when scoring at Ascot last month. However, has reverted to starting slowly the last twice, mid-field in 21-runner handicap at York (5.5f) on Wednesday.
8. Midnight Tango
J: Ashley LewisT: Ed Walker
F: 124460-20
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
64
Verdict
After 7 months off, showed much improved form back down to 6f when runner-up in an Ascot Group 3 in May. Left poorly placed in the Commonwealth Cup at the Royal Meeting next time, though needs to get back on the up here.
5. Quinault
J: Silvestre De SousaT: Stuart Williams
F: 73-213600
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
hood and tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
Landed this race in 2024 and added to his tally in a local Group 3 at Doha in February. Excuses when down the field the last twice, facing a stiff task in the July Cup here on latest outing, and could fare better back down in grade.
1. Caburn
J: Dylan HoganT: James Tate
F: 6001-8306
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
56
Verdict
Dual winner as a juvenile who also scored in 5-runner handicap at Yarmouth on final start last year. Good third in Doncaster listed event in March and soon left behind a lesser effort when 2½ lengths sixth of 14 in handicap at Newcastle 8 weeks ago. Has something to find here, though.
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