The classy FRIENDLY SOUL was a winner at the highest level as a 3-y-o so looks the one to beat if none the worse for her experience at Haydock (shaped as if retaining all her ability after a long absence). Blue Bolt is another who brings Group 1 form to the table so rates the main threat ahead of Cathedral, who has the ability to run a big race but has the widest stall to overcome.
Tipsters
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Source: newspaper tipsters
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About The Selections
Johnny Ward
Catalina Delcarpio Stretched out strongly at Leopardstown against good male rivals and more than double the amount of horses against her here ought to ensure a more suitable speed set-up.
Dave Nevison
Blue Bolt This lightly-raced, four-year-old filly has already proved she is up to Group One standard when runner-up in last year’s Sun Chariot, and has a great chance of landing her first Group prize here.
Andy Stephens
Catalina Delcarpio Was a non-staying third in the Ribblesdale at Royal Ascot last year and showed a mile suits her better when winning in taking style at Leopardstown last time. Fair each-way claims.
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Smart Stats
10
Friendly Soul
3 John & Thady Gosden's number of winners in past 10 runnings.
4/1
8
Falakeyah
£46.26 Owen Burrows's profit to a £1 level stake when having one runner at a flat meeting
16/1
10
Friendly Soul
21% John & Thady Gosden's strike rate with horses running in races between 7f and up to 10f
4/1
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Race Hints
Specific Pace Hint: Of those forecasted with a better chance, Shes Perfect could be most vulnerable in a race in which competition for the lead looks to be fierce: A strong early pace seems highly likely. Godspeed could be suited if held up as expected.
Individual Price Hint: Arisaig traded at 25% or less of Betfair SP twice and 50% or less of Betfair SP on 3 of its last 5 starts: Cathedral has traded at 50% or less of Betfair SP twice on its last 5 starts.