| 1518373 |
1 |
1 |
3YO only |
16:45 |
Newmarket |
10 Jul 2025 |
Edmondson Hall Solicitors Sir Henry Cecil Stakes |
£31,190 |
1m |
Good to firm-good in places |
null |
Even |
OPERA BALLO was a shade disappointing in the Craven, but he bounced back to form in no uncertain terms when landing the Heron Stakes at Sandown. The progressive Ghaiyyath colt could have plenty more in the locker and is taken to provide Charlie Appleby with a first win in the contest since Al Suhail in 2020. King Of Cities wasn't beaten far into ninth in the Prix du Jockey Club at Chantilly and must be respected in these calmer waters, while Arabian Story takes a step up in class having landed the Britannia last month. |
OPERA BALLO's only defeat came on the other course here in the Guineas but he proved himself up to this level with a win in the Heron Stakes last time in decisive fashion recording a big speed figure and is taken to defy the penalty. Royal Playwright hasn't added to his debut win and though he was well placed to challenge last time in the Diomed Stakes that form has been franked in the Queen Anne so she could prove the biggest danger. King Of Cities failed to stay in the French Derby but came miles clear with the winner previously in the Feilden so he should also provide a challenge. Britannia winner Arabian Story completes the list of dangers for a yard having an excellent time with its small number of runners. |
Opera Ballo |
King Of Cities |
Opera Ballo |
Royal Playwright |
King Of Cities |
69 |
7 |
7.3 |
Opera Ballo |
IRE |
b |
c |
Ghaiyyath |
Dubai Opera |
Invincible Spirit |
3 |
60.78 |
110 |
h |
W Buick |
null |
C Appleby |
Well backed when winning Heron Stakes (Listed) at Sandown by 2 1/2l last time; that looks good form for grade; top course jockey/trainer combination; could defy penalty |
Wearing a hood |
118 |
6 |
null |
null |
|
|
6 |
-10 |
240.34 |
432 |
| 1518373 |
2 |
1 |
3YO only |
16:45 |
Newmarket |
10 Jul 2025 |
Edmondson Hall Solicitors Sir Henry Cecil Stakes |
£31,190 |
1m |
Good to firm-good in places |
null |
Even |
OPERA BALLO was a shade disappointing in the Craven, but he bounced back to form in no uncertain terms when landing the Heron Stakes at Sandown. The progressive Ghaiyyath colt could have plenty more in the locker and is taken to provide Charlie Appleby with a first win in the contest since Al Suhail in 2020. King Of Cities wasn't beaten far into ninth in the Prix du Jockey Club at Chantilly and must be respected in these calmer waters, while Arabian Story takes a step up in class having landed the Britannia last month. |
OPERA BALLO's only defeat came on the other course here in the Guineas but he proved himself up to this level with a win in the Heron Stakes last time in decisive fashion recording a big speed figure and is taken to defy the penalty. Royal Playwright hasn't added to his debut win and though he was well placed to challenge last time in the Diomed Stakes that form has been franked in the Queen Anne so she could prove the biggest danger. King Of Cities failed to stay in the French Derby but came miles clear with the winner previously in the Feilden so he should also provide a challenge. Britannia winner Arabian Story completes the list of dangers for a yard having an excellent time with its small number of runners. |
Opera Ballo |
King Of Cities |
Opera Ballo |
Royal Playwright |
King Of Cities |
69 |
1 |
-7.1 |
Arabian Story |
IRE |
b |
c |
Invincible Spirit |
Delphinidae |
Sepoy |
3 |
59.42 |
103 |
null |
D Egan |
null |
S bin Suroor |
Won Britannia handicap at Ascot by a neck last time; form of previous maiden win franked; not fully exposed; contender up in grade |
null |
116 |
10 |
null |
null |
|
|
3 |
0 |
0.0 |
314 |
| 1518373 |
3 |
1 |
3YO only |
16:45 |
Newmarket |
10 Jul 2025 |
Edmondson Hall Solicitors Sir Henry Cecil Stakes |
£31,190 |
1m |
Good to firm-good in places |
null |
Even |
OPERA BALLO was a shade disappointing in the Craven, but he bounced back to form in no uncertain terms when landing the Heron Stakes at Sandown. The progressive Ghaiyyath colt could have plenty more in the locker and is taken to provide Charlie Appleby with a first win in the contest since Al Suhail in 2020. King Of Cities wasn't beaten far into ninth in the Prix du Jockey Club at Chantilly and must be respected in these calmer waters, while Arabian Story takes a step up in class having landed the Britannia last month. |
OPERA BALLO's only defeat came on the other course here in the Guineas but he proved himself up to this level with a win in the Heron Stakes last time in decisive fashion recording a big speed figure and is taken to defy the penalty. Royal Playwright hasn't added to his debut win and though he was well placed to challenge last time in the Diomed Stakes that form has been franked in the Queen Anne so she could prove the biggest danger. King Of Cities failed to stay in the French Derby but came miles clear with the winner previously in the Feilden so he should also provide a challenge. Britannia winner Arabian Story completes the list of dangers for a yard having an excellent time with its small number of runners. |
Opera Ballo |
King Of Cities |
Opera Ballo |
Royal Playwright |
King Of Cities |
69 |
5 |
-9.2 |
Brian |
IRE |
b |
c |
Shaman |
Alys Love |
New Approach |
3 |
59.42 |
101 |
null |
Tom Marquand |
null |
J S Moore |
Didn't seem to stay down the field in Jersey Stakes (Group 3) over 7f at Ascot most recent; in good form prior; suited by 6f; likely to find stamina giving way upped further in trip |
null |
114 |
5 |
2 |
-32.5 |
|
|
4 |
0 |
0.0 |
281 |
| 1518373 |
4 |
1 |
3YO only |
16:45 |
Newmarket |
10 Jul 2025 |
Edmondson Hall Solicitors Sir Henry Cecil Stakes |
£31,190 |
1m |
Good to firm-good in places |
null |
Even |
OPERA BALLO was a shade disappointing in the Craven, but he bounced back to form in no uncertain terms when landing the Heron Stakes at Sandown. The progressive Ghaiyyath colt could have plenty more in the locker and is taken to provide Charlie Appleby with a first win in the contest since Al Suhail in 2020. King Of Cities wasn't beaten far into ninth in the Prix du Jockey Club at Chantilly and must be respected in these calmer waters, while Arabian Story takes a step up in class having landed the Britannia last month. |
OPERA BALLO's only defeat came on the other course here in the Guineas but he proved himself up to this level with a win in the Heron Stakes last time in decisive fashion recording a big speed figure and is taken to defy the penalty. Royal Playwright hasn't added to his debut win and though he was well placed to challenge last time in the Diomed Stakes that form has been franked in the Queen Anne so she could prove the biggest danger. King Of Cities failed to stay in the French Derby but came miles clear with the winner previously in the Feilden so he should also provide a challenge. Britannia winner Arabian Story completes the list of dangers for a yard having an excellent time with its small number of runners. |
Opera Ballo |
King Of Cities |
Opera Ballo |
Royal Playwright |
King Of Cities |
69 |
8 |
17.1 |
Elarak |
null |
b |
c |
Kingman |
Tantheem |
Teofilo |
3 |
59.42 |
98 |
null |
Jim Crowley |
null |
C Hills |
Bit in hand won a novice here by 5 1/2l last time; that form nothing special but steadily progressive; chance up in class |
null |
115 |
5 |
null |
null |
|
|
2 |
14 |
178.57 |
310 |
| 1518373 |
5 |
1 |
3YO only |
16:45 |
Newmarket |
10 Jul 2025 |
Edmondson Hall Solicitors Sir Henry Cecil Stakes |
£31,190 |
1m |
Good to firm-good in places |
null |
Even |
OPERA BALLO was a shade disappointing in the Craven, but he bounced back to form in no uncertain terms when landing the Heron Stakes at Sandown. The progressive Ghaiyyath colt could have plenty more in the locker and is taken to provide Charlie Appleby with a first win in the contest since Al Suhail in 2020. King Of Cities wasn't beaten far into ninth in the Prix du Jockey Club at Chantilly and must be respected in these calmer waters, while Arabian Story takes a step up in class having landed the Britannia last month. |
OPERA BALLO's only defeat came on the other course here in the Guineas but he proved himself up to this level with a win in the Heron Stakes last time in decisive fashion recording a big speed figure and is taken to defy the penalty. Royal Playwright hasn't added to his debut win and though he was well placed to challenge last time in the Diomed Stakes that form has been franked in the Queen Anne so she could prove the biggest danger. King Of Cities failed to stay in the French Derby but came miles clear with the winner previously in the Feilden so he should also provide a challenge. Britannia winner Arabian Story completes the list of dangers for a yard having an excellent time with its small number of runners. |
Opera Ballo |
King Of Cities |
Opera Ballo |
Royal Playwright |
King Of Cities |
69 |
2 |
-13.3 |
King Of Cities |
IRE |
ch |
c |
Dubawi |
Ajman Princess |
Teofilo |
3 |
59.42 |
111 |
null |
S M Levey |
null |
R Hannon |
Beaten 4l in Prix du Jockey Club (Group 1) over 11f at Chantilly last time; in good form prior; form of Feilden runner up effort franked looks strong; in the mix |
null |
117 |
8 |
null |
null |
|
|
5 |
-5 |
86.37 |
367 |
| 1518373 |
6 |
1 |
3YO only |
16:45 |
Newmarket |
10 Jul 2025 |
Edmondson Hall Solicitors Sir Henry Cecil Stakes |
£31,190 |
1m |
Good to firm-good in places |
null |
Even |
OPERA BALLO was a shade disappointing in the Craven, but he bounced back to form in no uncertain terms when landing the Heron Stakes at Sandown. The progressive Ghaiyyath colt could have plenty more in the locker and is taken to provide Charlie Appleby with a first win in the contest since Al Suhail in 2020. King Of Cities wasn't beaten far into ninth in the Prix du Jockey Club at Chantilly and must be respected in these calmer waters, while Arabian Story takes a step up in class having landed the Britannia last month. |
OPERA BALLO's only defeat came on the other course here in the Guineas but he proved himself up to this level with a win in the Heron Stakes last time in decisive fashion recording a big speed figure and is taken to defy the penalty. Royal Playwright hasn't added to his debut win and though he was well placed to challenge last time in the Diomed Stakes that form has been franked in the Queen Anne so she could prove the biggest danger. King Of Cities failed to stay in the French Derby but came miles clear with the winner previously in the Feilden so he should also provide a challenge. Britannia winner Arabian Story completes the list of dangers for a yard having an excellent time with its small number of runners. |
Opera Ballo |
King Of Cities |
Opera Ballo |
Royal Playwright |
King Of Cities |
69 |
3 |
-11.2 |
Royal Playwright |
null |
b |
c |
Lope De Vega |
Arabian Queen |
Dubawi |
3 |
59.42 |
105 |
null |
Oisin Murphy |
null |
A M Balding |
Well backed fourth beaten 3 1/4l in Diomed Stakes (Group 3) over 9f at Epsom latest; that form franked in Queen Anne; well placed to challenge that day; steadily progressive; danger |
null |
117 |
6 |
null |
null |
|
|
1 |
15 |
132.06 |
417 |
| 1518373 |
7 |
1 |
3YO only |
16:45 |
Newmarket |
10 Jul 2025 |
Edmondson Hall Solicitors Sir Henry Cecil Stakes |
£31,190 |
1m |
Good to firm-good in places |
null |
Even |
OPERA BALLO was a shade disappointing in the Craven, but he bounced back to form in no uncertain terms when landing the Heron Stakes at Sandown. The progressive Ghaiyyath colt could have plenty more in the locker and is taken to provide Charlie Appleby with a first win in the contest since Al Suhail in 2020. King Of Cities wasn't beaten far into ninth in the Prix du Jockey Club at Chantilly and must be respected in these calmer waters, while Arabian Story takes a step up in class having landed the Britannia last month. |
OPERA BALLO's only defeat came on the other course here in the Guineas but he proved himself up to this level with a win in the Heron Stakes last time in decisive fashion recording a big speed figure and is taken to defy the penalty. Royal Playwright hasn't added to his debut win and though he was well placed to challenge last time in the Diomed Stakes that form has been franked in the Queen Anne so she could prove the biggest danger. King Of Cities failed to stay in the French Derby but came miles clear with the winner previously in the Feilden so he should also provide a challenge. Britannia winner Arabian Story completes the list of dangers for a yard having an excellent time with its small number of runners. |
Opera Ballo |
King Of Cities |
Opera Ballo |
Royal Playwright |
King Of Cities |
69 |
4 |
11.5 |
Seagulls Eleven |
IRE |
ch |
g |
Galileo Gold |
Thrilled |
Kodiac |
3 |
59.42 |
105 |
null |
Harry Davies |
null |
H Palmer |
Caught too far off the pace in probably unfavoured stands' side group beaten 8 1/2l in Jersey Stakes (Group 3) over 7f at Ascot last time; placed at top level at 2; stamina concerns up in trip |
null |
112 |
3 |
1 |
32.5 |
|
|
8 |
-25 |
112.04 |
279 |
| 1518373 |
8 |
1 |
3YO only |
16:45 |
Newmarket |
10 Jul 2025 |
Edmondson Hall Solicitors Sir Henry Cecil Stakes |
£31,190 |
1m |
Good to firm-good in places |
null |
Even |
OPERA BALLO was a shade disappointing in the Craven, but he bounced back to form in no uncertain terms when landing the Heron Stakes at Sandown. The progressive Ghaiyyath colt could have plenty more in the locker and is taken to provide Charlie Appleby with a first win in the contest since Al Suhail in 2020. King Of Cities wasn't beaten far into ninth in the Prix du Jockey Club at Chantilly and must be respected in these calmer waters, while Arabian Story takes a step up in class having landed the Britannia last month. |
OPERA BALLO's only defeat came on the other course here in the Guineas but he proved himself up to this level with a win in the Heron Stakes last time in decisive fashion recording a big speed figure and is taken to defy the penalty. Royal Playwright hasn't added to his debut win and though he was well placed to challenge last time in the Diomed Stakes that form has been franked in the Queen Anne so she could prove the biggest danger. King Of Cities failed to stay in the French Derby but came miles clear with the winner previously in the Feilden so he should also provide a challenge. Britannia winner Arabian Story completes the list of dangers for a yard having an excellent time with its small number of runners. |
Opera Ballo |
King Of Cities |
Opera Ballo |
Royal Playwright |
King Of Cities |
69 |
6 |
-3.0 |
Spectacular View |
null |
b |
g |
Pinatubo |
Vivianite |
Teofilo |
3 |
59.42 |
91 |
null |
James Doyle |
null |
C Appleby |
Probably needed race 2l third in a handicap at Newmarket most recent run; generally consistent; top course trainer; off a short-break; bit to find up in grade and probable pacemaker |
null |
105 |
8 |
null |
null |
|
|
7 |
-18 |
48.17 |
297 |