Racecards
15:05 Ascot
Coventry Stakes (Group 2) (Class 1)
- 23 Runners
- Distance: 6f
- Going: Good to Firm
- Surface: Turf
- £150,000 added
- Winner: £85,065
- 2nd: £32,250
- 3rd: £16,140
- 4th: £8,040
- Form 1
- Age 2
- Weight 9-1
- Trainer M Meade
- Jockey Oisin Murphy
in rear far side, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on to lead this group close home
- Form 12
- Age 2
- Weight 9-1
- Trainer M R Channon
- Jockey Charles Bishop
held up stands side, headway 2f out, weakened final furlong
- Form 1214
- Age 2
- Weight 9-1
- Trainer C & M Johnston
- Jockey James Doyle
held up stands side, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on same pace
- Form 1
- Age 2
- Weight 9-1
- Trainer B J Meehan
- Jockey Harry Bentley
in touch stands side, ridden and weakened over 1f out
- Form 31
- Age 2
- Weight 9-1
- Trainer S bin Suroor
- Jockey Edward Greatrex
close up stands side, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
- Form 1
- Age 2
- Weight 9-1
- Trainer J & T Gosden
- Jockey L Dettori
tracked leaders stands side, led this group 2f out, clear entering final furlong, ran on, (impressive)
- Form 511
- Age 2
- Weight 9-1
- Trainer R A Fahey
- Jockey P J McDonald
led stands side group, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
- Form 1
- Age 2
- Weight 9-1
- Trainer S bin Suroor
- Jockey C Soumillon
tracked leader far side, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
- Form 54
- Age 2
- Weight 9-1
- Trainer J C Hayden
- Jockey J P Spencer
outpaced stands side, ridden and ran on final furlong, nearest finish
- Form 1
- Age 2
- Weight 9-1
in touch stands side, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
- Form 3411
- Age 2
- Weight 9-1
- Trainer C & M Johnston
- Jockey W Buick
close up far side, ridden and weakened over 1f out
- Form 1
- Age 2
- Weight 9-1
- Trainer Mrs J Harrington
- Jockey C O'Donoghue
prominent stands side, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
- Form 1
- Age 2
- Weight 9-1
held up far side, ridden 2f out, never a factor
- Form 7
- Age 2
- Weight 9-1
- Trainer J G Given
- Jockey Barry McHugh
towards rear far side, never on terms
- Form 11
- Age 2
- Weight 9-1
close up far side, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace
- Form 2
- Age 2
- Weight 9-1
- Trainer J P O'Brien
- Jockey D O'Brien
tracked leaders stands side, ridden and weakened over 1f out
Pogo (IRE)
18- Form 22
- Age 2
- Weight 9-1
- Trainer C Hills
- Jockey James McDonald
towards rear stands side, never on terms
- Form 211
- Age 2
- Weight 9-1
- Trainer A P O'Brien
- Jockey R L Moore
held up towards rear far side, headway over 1f out, ridden to lead this group inside final furlong, headed close home
- Form 21
- Age 2
- Weight 9-1
taken to post early, keen close up far side, weakened 2f out
- Form 1
- Age 2
- Weight 9-1
tracked leader far side, ridden and every chance over 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong
- Form 341
- Age 2
- Weight 9-1
- Trainer A P O'Brien
- Jockey J A Heffernan
dwelt close up stands side, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened final furlong
- Form 21
- Age 2
- Weight 9-1
- Trainer R A Fahey
- Jockey S De Sousa
raced far side, overall leader until approaching final furlong, headed inside final furlong, no extra
Verdict
The 2016 winner Caravaggio won at Naas beforehand and trainer Aidan O’Brien follows the same path with another Scat Daddy progeny in SERGEI PROKOFIEV. The latter won a Listed contest by four lengths last month and this extra distance should not be a problem. He’s preferred to stablemate and Newbury winner The Irish Rover but Calyx looks a big threat. John Gosden’s colt made an impressive start beating a previous winner by six lengths at Newmarket at the start of the month and could be anything. The progressive Cosmic Law won the Woodcote at Epsom in fine style last time though it was soft going on that occasion while Dubai Legacy and Burj represent Godolphin with Christophe Soumillon’s presence suggesting the former is preferred given the latter was earlier beaten by Advertise at Newbury.
Formwatch
Advertise 4-1jfav (9-5) Dwelt, behind, headway over 1f out, kept on to lead towards finish, won at Newbury 6f mdn stks (4) gf in May beating Pogo (9-5) by 3/4l, 12 ran.
Alfie Solomons (IRE) 6-4fav (9-2) Chased leaders, went 2nd over 1f out, led inside final furlong, pushed out, won at Newcastle 5f stks (4) pol in Jun beating Hard Forest (8-11) by 1/2l, 10 ran.
Barbill (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Held up in last trio, headway near side of group 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, went 2nd post, no chance with winner, 2nd of 9, 2 1/2l behind The Irish Rover (9-5) at Newbury 6f stks (2) gf in May.
Blown By Wind 7-2jfav (9-3) Raced wide in touch, ridden to chase leader entering final furlong, not quicken towards finish, 4th of 9, 1 1/2l behind Vintage Brut (9-3) at Sandown 5f lst stks (1) gd in May.
Boa Nova (IRE) 9-1 (9-2) Slowly away, soon tracking leaders, not much room over 1f out, led inside final furlong, pushed out, won at Bath 6f stks (3) fm in May beating Spirit Of May (9-2) by 1 1/4l, 6 ran.
Burj 1-2fav (9-2) Keen early, chased leaders, led on inside going well over 1f out, soon clear, easily, won at Wolverhampton 6f stks (5) pol in Jun beating Aussie View (8-11) by 6l, 8 ran.
Calyx 5-2fav (9-2) Tracked leaders, chased leader 2f out, led and raced green entering final furlong, quickened clear, impressive, won at Newmarket 6f stks (4) gf in Jun beating Octave (9-3) by 5l, 9 ran.
Cosmic Law (IRE) 10-1 (9-5) Pressed leader, led inside final 2f, ridden over 1f out, soon clear, ran on strongly, won at Epsom 6f stks (2) sft in Jun beating Usain Boat (9-5) by 6l, 7 ran.
Dubai Legacy (USA) 15-8fav (9-2) Tracked leaders, closed going well over 2f out, led 1f out, edged left well inside final furlong, ridden out, won at Doncaster 7f stks (4) sft in Jun beating Eagle Hunter (9-2) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Gee Rex (IRE) 66-1 (9-3) Soon pushed along towards rear, detached in last from before halfway, headway and no impression 1 1/2f out, kept on well without threatening inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 3l behind Fairyland (8-12) at Curragh 6f lst stks (1) gf in May.
Getchagetchagetcha 10-1 (9-2) Chased leading pair, pushed along halfway, ridden to challenge inside final furlong, led post, won at Ascot 5f stks (2) gs in May beating Vikivaki (8-11) by ns, 4 ran.
I Am A Dreamer 11-4fav (9-8) Always prominent, hung left over 1f out, led inside final furlong, just held on, won at York 6f stks (3) gd in May beating Moyassar (9-2) by ns, 8 ran.
Indigo Balance (IRE) 7-1 (9-5) Towards rear, good headway 2f out, soon pushed along, led over 1f out, edged left briefly 1f out, ridden and stayed on well inside final furlong, won at Curragh 6f mdn gd in May beating Decrypt (9-5) by 1 1/2l, 13 ran.
Kuwait Station (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Pressed leader, led going best 2f out, ran green and edged right inside final furlong, ran on, won at Ripon 6f stks (5) gd in Jun beating Eyelool (9-2) by 1 3/4l, 8 ran.
Midnight Sands (USA) 8-1 (8-9) Raced keenly, chased leader, every chance 2f out, ridden and lost 2nd over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 7th of 10, 3 3/4l behind Jungle Inthebungle (9-0) at Beverley 5f stks (2) gd in Jun.
Ninetythreetwenty (IRE) 11-4 (9-6) Close up, pushed along over 2f out, headway and switched right over 1f out, ridden and ran on strongly to lead inside final furlong, comfortable, won at Pontefract 6f stks (2) gd in May beating Victory Command (9-6) by 2 3/4l, 5 ran.
No Needs Never (IRE) 25-1 (9-5) Rear of mid-division on outer, headway early straight and switched right over 2f out, went 2nd 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, no impression on winner close home, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind Invasion Day (9-5) at Cork 6f mdn gd in May.
Pogo (IRE) 9-2 (9-2) Tracked leader, lost place 3f out, driven over 2f out, ridden and stayed on to take 2nd inside final furlong, not pace of winner, 2nd of 7, 3 1/4l behind Main Edition (9-4) at Goodwood 6f stks (5) sft in Jun.
Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) 2-7fav (9-3) Chased leader on outer, improved to lead from 2f out and soon pushed along to assert, kept on well inside final furlong, easily, won at Naas 5f lst stks (1) gf in May beating Andre Amar (9-3) by 4l, 5 ran.
Shaybani (IRE) 4-5fav (9-2) Led, ridden and headed narrowly over 1f out, led again inside final furlong, edged left, in command towards finish, won at Chepstow 5f stks (5) sft in Jun beating Big Boots (9-9) by 1 1/4l, 4 ran.
Shine So Bright 9-1 (9-5) Close up, pushed along halfway, headway over 1f out, led entering final furlong, ran on, won at Nottingham 5f mdn stks (5) gd in Jun beating Implicit (9-0) by 2 1/4l, 7 ran.
The Irish Rover (IRE) 7-2 (9-5) Raced keenly, tracked leaders, pushed along and unable to pick up immediately over 2f out, headway over 1f out, led entering final furlong, soon quickened clear, won at Newbury 6f stks (2) gf in May beating Barbill (9-5) by 2 1/2l, 9 ran.
Vange 5-4fav (9-5) Made all, clear over 1f out, easily, won at Chester 6f mdn stks (2) gd in May beating Gabrial The Wire (9-5) by 7l, 5 ran.
Fox Champion (IRE) 6-4 (9-2) Tracked leader, led over 2f out, edged right briefly over 1f out, hard pressed final 100 yards, headed post, 2nd of 5, shd behind Must See The Doc (9-2) at Doncaster 7f stks (4) sft in Jun.