Racecards
17:35 Ascot
King George V Stakes (Handicap) (Class 2)
- 16 Runners
- Distance: 1m 4f
- Going: Soft
- Surface: Turf
- £90,000 added
- Winner: £56,025
- 2nd: £16,776
- 3rd: £8,388
- 4th: £4,194
Platitude
41- Form 1235-4
- Age 3
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 99
- Trainer Sir Michael Stoute
- Jockey R L Moore
held up behind, headway into mid-division 7f out, driven to chase leaders on outside over 2f out, went 2nd when ridden and edged right over 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, held towards finish
- Form 7-4311
- Age 3
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 99
- Trainer A P O'Brien
- Jockey D O'Brien
behind, outpaced over 2f out, no impression when not clear run over 1f out, soon switched left, ridden and stayed on inside final furlong, took 4th near finish, not reach leaders
Primitivo
28- Form 6321-11
- Age 3
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer A King
- Jockey William Twiston-Davies
in touch, headway on outside to lead 2f, soon ridden, hung left from over 1f out, stayed on well under pressure final furlong
Harrison
35- Form 51-38
- Age 3
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 93
- Trainer M R Channon
- Jockey S De Sousa
prominent, driven to challenge over 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace, no impression with front pair inside final furlong
- Form 321-5
- Age 3
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 93
held up in rear, headway on inside over 4f out, effort over 2f out, soon ridden, one pace and no impression from over 1f out
Ocean Jive
110- Form 8149-0
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 92
- Trainer B J Meehan
- Jockey J Fortune
mid-division, lost place and towards rear 4f out, headway when not clear run over 2f out, never on terms, weakened inside final furlong
- Form 631
- Age 3
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 91
- Trainer Sir Michael Stoute
- Jockey L Dettori
tracked leaders, outpaced over 2f out, lost place when not much room over 1f out, soon weakened
- Form 72535-1
- Age 3
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer K R Burke
- Jockey D C Costello
led, driven and headed 2f out, weakening when hampered inside final 2f
Midhmaar
28- Form 3152-22
- Age 3
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer Owen Burrows
- Jockey P Hanagan
towards rear, driven to chase leaders over 2f out, soon ridden, never on terms, weakened inside final furlong
- Form 451
- Age 3
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer R Varian
- Jockey Andrea Atzeni
close up on outside, outpaced over 2f out, soon ridden and lost place, weakened final furlong
Guy Fawkes
16- Form 63-1
- Age 3
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer W J Haggas
- Jockey P J Smullen
held up towards rear when lost action and fell after 2f
- Form 4211-43
- Age 3
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 87
tracked leaders, driven over 3f out, kept on same pace, ridden and no impression final furlong, lost 4th near finish
- Form 41-2425
- Age 3
- Weight 8-6
- Official Rating 84
- Trainer C & M Johnston
- Jockey R Kingscote
prominent, ridden and effort 2f out, lost place over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
- Form 321263
- Age 3
- Weight 8-4
- Official Rating 82
- Trainer C & M Johnston
- Jockey J Fanning
held up behind, outpaced over 2f out, never a threat
- Form 3-61154
- Age 3
- Weight 8-0
- Official Rating 77
- Trainer B Ellison
- Jockey Joey Haynes
mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, not reach leaders
- Form 6-14207
- Age 3
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer C & M Johnston
- Jockey J Fanning
NonRunner
Verdict
Godolphin colours have been carried to victory in the last two renewals and LOVELL has every chance of completing the hat-trick. Charlie Appleby’s colt made a promising reappearance when runner-up at Sandown finishing ahead of Harrison and Paris Protocol in the process. Aidan O’Brien’s The Major General bids for a treble after wins at the Curragh and Leopardstown but Ryan Moore rides Dee Stakes fourth Platitude for Sir Michael Stoute and the latter is also represented by Newcastle maiden winner Shraaoh. Point of View and Guy Fawkes are other maiden winners with plenty of scope but Primitivo is up 8lb having landed a hat-trick with victory over 1m2f at Sandown where he beat the less exposed Midhmaar.
Formwatch
Platitude 16-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, went 2nd 3f out, led 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, chased leaders until weakened well inside final furlong, 4th of 7, 2 1/2l behind Viren's Army (9-0) at Chester 1m 2f lst stks (1) gd in May.
The Major General (IRE) 11-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, soon 3rd, pushed along into straight on inner and not much room briefly, 2nd under 2f out, gained narrow lead inside final furlong and stayed on well, won at Leopardstown 1m 4f lst (1) gf in Jun beating Claudio Monteverdi (9-3) by 1/2l, 6 ran.
Primitivo 7-4fav (9-5) In touch in rear, headway on outer to lead entering final 2f, clear inside final furlong, eased towards finish, comfortable, won at Sandown 1m 2f hcp (3) gf in May beating Midhmaar (9-7) by 1l, 6 ran.
Harrison 16-1 (9-0) Mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, headway chasing leaders over 2f out, soon ridden, hung left and weakened over 1f out, 8th of 12, 9 1/4l behind Wings of Desire (9-0) at York 1m 2f Grp 2 stks (1) gf in May.
Paris Protocol 8-1 (9-7) In touch, driven to chase leaders over 2f out, ridden and kept on same pace from over 1f out, never on terms, 5th of 12, 5 1/4l behind Stargazer (9-1) at Sandown 1m 2f hcp (3) gs in Apr.
Lovell 8-1 (8-13) Mid-division, headway on outside over 2f out, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, held towards finish, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind Stargazer (9-1) at Sandown 1m 2f hcp (3) gs in Apr.
Ocean Jive (9-2) last of 16, 23 3/4l behind Opera Baron (9-2) at Doha 1m stks gd in Feb.
Shraaoh (IRE) 7-4 (9-5) Pushed along to track leader, led over 2f out, ridden clear over 1f out, eased inside final 100 yards, won at Newcastle 1m 2f mdn stks (5) pol in May beating Wave Reviews (9-5) by 6l, 7 ran.
Navajo War Dance 8-11fav (9-0) Tracked leader, challenged 3f out, soon led, ridden clear over 1f out, eased towards finish, won at Ayr 1m 2f mdn stks (5) gs in May beating Torremar (9-0) by 4l, 6 ran.
Midhmaar 8-1 (9-7) Tracked leader, ridden to lead briefly 2f out, stayed on one pace, 2nd of 6, 1l behind Primitivo (9-5) at Sandown 1m 2f hcp (3) gf in May.
Point of View (IRE) 5-4fav (8-13) Tracked leaders, led over 2f out, held on towards finish, driven out, won at Kempton 1m 4f mdn stks (5) pol in Jun beating Mazaz (8-13) by nk, 10 ran.
Guy Fawkes 2-1fav (9-0) Tracked leader, led over 7f out, shaken up to go clear over 1f out, eased towards finish, won at Redcar 1m 2f mdn stks (5) gf in May beating Zanjabeel (9-0) by 3 1/4l, 9 ran.
Danehill Kodiac (IRE) 11-4 (9-3) Tracked leader until over 3f out, soon lost place, 3rd of 5, 6 1/4l behind Shabeeb (9-3) at Doncaster 1m 2f stks (3) gf in Jun.
Juste Pour Nous 10-1 (9-4) Raced wide held up, ridden 2f out, ran on final furlong, nearest finish, 5th of 12, 4 3/4l behind Dal Harraild (9-7) at Musselburgh 1m 4f hcp (3) gf in Jun.
Second Serve (IRE) 3-1 (9-7) Dwelt, led, headed over 2f out, rallied inside final furlong, stating on when not much room inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 3rd of 6, 2 1/2l behind Chelsea's Boy (8-13) at Goodwood 1m 4f hcp (4) gd in Jun.
Nietzsche 8-1 (9-0) Held up mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, kept on from over 1f out, 4th of 15, 3 1/2l behind Snoano (10-13) at York 1m 4f hcp (3) gs in Jun.
Southdown Lad (IRE) 20-1 (9-4) Held up in mid-division, headway tracking leaders 3f out, went 2nd under pressure inside final 2f, no chance with winner and one pace in 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 15, 5 3/4l behind Imperial Aviator (8-13) at Newbury 1m 2f hcp (2) gd in May.
Soldier In Action (FR) 14-1 (9-3) Chased leader until 3f out, chased leaders, chased winner approaching final 2f until over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 15, 13 1/4l behind Gawdawpalin (8-0) at Epsom 1m 2f hcp stks (2) gs in Jun.