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Tomorrow, May 16, 2025FlatClass 11m5f
Verdict
Verdict
REBEL'S ROMANCE wasn't at his very best in the Sheema Classic last month but still looks the one to beat on a rare start in Britain. Epic Poet is another who arrives with fitness assured after a spell in Dubai and might provide a bigger threat than the returning Sweet William.
Rebels Romance
Epic Poet
Sweet William
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 1. Rebels RomanceJ: William BuickT: Charlie ApplebyF: 111311-14
- Price History:
- 2.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 41
VerdictHigh-class gelding (7-time Group/Grade1 winner). Only a respectable 3 lengths fourth in Dubai Sheema Classic at Meydan last time but still the one to beat now tackling 1¾m for the first time. - 2. Sweet WilliamJ: Robert HavlinT: John & Thady GosdenF: 23/313212-
- Price History:
- 3.25
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 209
VerdictVery smart stayer, winning Sagaro at Ascot (2m) and Doncaster Cup (2¼m) last year. Chased home Kyprios in Long Distance Cup back at Ascot on final start. Second in 2023 Ebor over C&D. 
4. ContinuousJ: Ryan MooreT: Aidan O'Brien, IrelandF: 513009-39- Price History:
- 5.50
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 41
Verdict2023 St Leger winner but failed to hit the same heights last year and it's been a similar story in 2 outings in the Middle East this spring. Needs first-time blinkers to spark a full-scale revival.- 5. Epic PoetJ: Daniel TudhopeT: David O'MearaF: 5414-1323
- Price History:
- 8.50
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 41
VerdictFourth in last year's Ebor over C&D and arrives on the back of a good spell in the Middle East, including a 1¾m Meydan win in January. Creditable 3 lengths third of 10 to Dubai Future in Dubai Gold Cup there (2m) 6 weeks ago. Should go well. 
3. AlsakibJ: P. J. McDonaldT: Andrew BaldingF: 17/634178-- Price History:
- 19.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 209
VerdictC&D Group 3 winner last summer but found out in stronger Group races over 2m later in the season. Probably vulnerable on return.- Unnamed Favourite
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