3.05 York
Twice Over: Will win this and win this well if able to run
to the form that saw him land the Eclipse at Sandown and Champion Stakes (for
second time) last season and does have valid excuses for two of three high
profile failures (latest in very high class event); Stable in form and should
make bold bid if back to best to defy 3lbs penalty.
Class Is Class: Has had his problems in the past but well upto
Group company now, as he proven when drawing right away form solid yardstick Tazeez
(reopposes) in strong Sandown Listed event last time out; Can make a bold bid.
Ransom Note: Threatened to be a group performer with
Brittainia handicap win last season, and showed merit of that when taking big
York race over straight mile at Ebor meeting; Confirmed his arrival at pattern
level with all the way in in Earl Of Sefton Stakes and while he’s been well beaten
the last twice, those were tilting at windmills; Can go well here; Competition
for lead in big way would hurt his
chances.
Spatapadi: Formerly high class stayer for Sir Michael
Stoute, he is beginning to show the same sort of form for Brian Ellison, having
run a stormer to grab fifth place after a poor trip in the John Smith’s Cup;
This a big step up and should find a few too good.
Tazeez: Cambridgeshire winner and two time Group 3 winner
who also has a third in the Arlington Million to his name; Returned from Dubai
with a good runner up effort to Class Is Class and will need a lot more than
that to reverse form.
Elanora Duse: Remarkable amount of progression last year,
going from handicap second to winning Blandford Stakes (carer best Yorkshire
Oaks third in-between, also forgiven flop on last run); Needed the run badly on
return (trip far too short) but underwhelming when well held in admittedly strong
Lancashire Oaks and while she has every chance if at her best (strong stayer so
this in form rider will suit) has to prove she can run to her best ability.
Dominant: Had struggled to confirm the impression he was
unlucky on his seasonal debut in London Gold Cup but came right away in sales
event last time; Should go well here although this is a serious step up in
class.
Sky Bet York Stakes (Group 2) (Class 1) (3YO plus)
Winner £56,710
Pick: Twice Over (win)
Twice Over: Will win this and win this well if able to run
to the form that saw him land the Eclipse at Sandown and Champion Stakes (for
second time) last season and does have valid excuses for two of three high
profile failures (latest in very high class event); Stable in form and should
make bold bid if back to best to defy 3lbs penalty. Class Is Class: Has had his problems in the past but well upto
Group company now, as he proven when drawing right away form solid yardstick Tazeez
(reopposes) in strong Sandown Listed event last time out; Can make a bold bid.Ransom Note: Threatened to be a group performer with
Brittainia handicap win last season, and showed merit of that when taking big
York race over straight mile at Ebor meeting; Confirmed his arrival at pattern
level with all the way in in Earl Of Sefton Stakes and while he’s been well beaten
the last twice, those were tilting at windmills; Can go well here; Competition
for lead in big way would hurt his
chances.Spatapadi: Formerly high class stayer for Sir Michael
Stoute, he is beginning to show the same sort of form for Brian Ellison, having
run a stormer to grab fifth place after a poor trip in the John Smith’s Cup;
This a big step up and should find a few too good. Tazeez: Cambridgeshire winner and two time Group 3 winner
who also has a third in the Arlington Million to his name; Returned from Dubai
with a good runner up effort to Class Is Class and will need a lot more than
that to reverse form. Elanora Duse: Remarkable amount of progression last year,
going from handicap second to winning Blandford Stakes (carer best Yorkshire
Oaks third in-between, also forgiven flop on last run); Needed the run badly on
return (trip far too short) but underwhelming when well held in admittedly strong
Lancashire Oaks and while she has every chance if at her best (strong stayer so
this in form rider will suit) has to prove she can run to her best ability. Dominant: Had struggled to confirm the impression he was
unlucky on his seasonal debut in London Gold Cup but came right away in sales
event last time; Should go well here although this is a serious step up in
class.
VERDICT: A really good renewal. The good form of Sir Henry
Cecil’s string gives hope that TWICE OVER will be able to run to something like
his best and give weight away to Class Is Class, Elanora Duse, Dominant and
Ransom Note.
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