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1580485 1 1 Class 1 | 3YO plus 15:30 York 13 May 2026 Go Local Stores Minster Stakes £93,572 - 13 declared to run 6f Good-good to firm in places null This could be fought out by last season's Group 1 winners. Big Mojo gained a deserved victory in the Haydock Sprint Cup after some narrow defeats and he will be suited by the quick ground on his return so holds fair claims under a penalty. The hugely progressive American Affair hasn't been seen since winning at Royal Ascot but he was hugely progressive last term and has won on his reappearance for the last couple of years. He escapes a penalty for that Group 1 win and will be a big player if fit. Narrow preference is for fellow Ascot winner TIME FOR SANDALS who landed the Commonwealth Cup last term. The form of that race has worked out well and though things haven't gone to plan since she has had plenty of excuses. She should come on significantly from her Abernant run and reverse form with her re-opposing rivals. This could be fought out by last season's Group 1 winners. Big Mojo gained a deserved victory in the Haydock Sprint Cup after some narrow defeats and he will be suited by the quick ground on his return so holds fair claims under a penalty. The hugely progressive American Affair hasn't been seen since winning at Royal Ascot but he was hugely progressive last term and has won on his reappearance for the last couple of years. He escapes a penalty for that Group 1 win and will be a big player if fit. Narrow preference is for fellow Ascot winner TIME FOR SANDALS who landed the Commonwealth Cup last term. The form of that race has worked out well and though things haven't gone to plan since she has had plenty of excuses. She should come on significantly from her Abernant run and reverse form with her re-opposing rivals. 1-2-3 Selections Time For Sandals (13) American Affair (3) Big Mojo (1) null Time For Sandals American Affair Big Mojo null 6 null Big Mojo b c Mohaather Jm Jackson No Nay Never 4 63.96 117 i Tom Marquand null M Appleby Below form, winner at this level last time beaten 8 1/2l in British Champions Sprint Stakes (Group 1) at Ascot last time; Group 1 winner previously; effective 5-6f, suited by sound surface; top course jockey; contender. 116 null null null 13 50 455.88 null
1580485 2 1 Class 1 | 3YO plus 15:30 York 13 May 2026 Go Local Stores Minster Stakes £93,572 - 13 declared to run 6f Good-good to firm in places null This could be fought out by last season's Group 1 winners. Big Mojo gained a deserved victory in the Haydock Sprint Cup after some narrow defeats and he will be suited by the quick ground on his return so holds fair claims under a penalty. The hugely progressive American Affair hasn't been seen since winning at Royal Ascot but he was hugely progressive last term and has won on his reappearance for the last couple of years. He escapes a penalty for that Group 1 win and will be a big player if fit. Narrow preference is for fellow Ascot winner TIME FOR SANDALS who landed the Commonwealth Cup last term. The form of that race has worked out well and though things haven't gone to plan since she has had plenty of excuses. She should come on significantly from her Abernant run and reverse form with her re-opposing rivals. This could be fought out by last season's Group 1 winners. Big Mojo gained a deserved victory in the Haydock Sprint Cup after some narrow defeats and he will be suited by the quick ground on his return so holds fair claims under a penalty. The hugely progressive American Affair hasn't been seen since winning at Royal Ascot but he was hugely progressive last term and has won on his reappearance for the last couple of years. He escapes a penalty for that Group 1 win and will be a big player if fit. Narrow preference is for fellow Ascot winner TIME FOR SANDALS who landed the Commonwealth Cup last term. The form of that race has worked out well and though things haven't gone to plan since she has had plenty of excuses. She should come on significantly from her Abernant run and reverse form with her re-opposing rivals. 1-2-3 Selections Time For Sandals (13) American Affair (3) Big Mojo (1) null Time For Sandals American Affair Big Mojo null 3 null Ain't Nobody b c Sands Of Mali Burmese Waltz Showcasing 4 61.69 109 i K Stott null K A Ryan Yard won this last year; never threatened, needed run down the field in Palace House Stakes (Group 3) at Newmarket most recent; usually held up; suited by 5f and fast ground; inconsistent but smart and best form has come here. 115 null null null 5 0 0.0 null
1580485 3 1 Class 1 | 3YO plus 15:30 York 13 May 2026 Go Local Stores Minster Stakes £93,572 - 13 declared to run 6f Good-good to firm in places null This could be fought out by last season's Group 1 winners. Big Mojo gained a deserved victory in the Haydock Sprint Cup after some narrow defeats and he will be suited by the quick ground on his return so holds fair claims under a penalty. The hugely progressive American Affair hasn't been seen since winning at Royal Ascot but he was hugely progressive last term and has won on his reappearance for the last couple of years. He escapes a penalty for that Group 1 win and will be a big player if fit. Narrow preference is for fellow Ascot winner TIME FOR SANDALS who landed the Commonwealth Cup last term. The form of that race has worked out well and though things haven't gone to plan since she has had plenty of excuses. She should come on significantly from her Abernant run and reverse form with her re-opposing rivals. This could be fought out by last season's Group 1 winners. Big Mojo gained a deserved victory in the Haydock Sprint Cup after some narrow defeats and he will be suited by the quick ground on his return so holds fair claims under a penalty. The hugely progressive American Affair hasn't been seen since winning at Royal Ascot but he was hugely progressive last term and has won on his reappearance for the last couple of years. He escapes a penalty for that Group 1 win and will be a big player if fit. Narrow preference is for fellow Ascot winner TIME FOR SANDALS who landed the Commonwealth Cup last term. The form of that race has worked out well and though things haven't gone to plan since she has had plenty of excuses. She should come on significantly from her Abernant run and reverse form with her re-opposing rivals. 1-2-3 Selections Time For Sandals (13) American Affair (3) Big Mojo (1) null Time For Sandals American Affair Big Mojo null 12 null American Affair b g Washington Dc Classy Anne Orientor 6 61.69 113 i P Mulrennan null J S Goldie Realised potential settling well off strong pace when winning King Charles III Stakes (Group 1) at Ascot by a neck last time; effective 5f, acts on good to soft, good to firm; hugely progressive last term, has won fresh last couple of years, better over shorter but escapes penalty for G1 win. 115 null null null 12 47 312.25 null
1580485 4 1 Class 1 | 3YO plus 15:30 York 13 May 2026 Go Local Stores Minster Stakes £93,572 - 13 declared to run 6f Good-good to firm in places null This could be fought out by last season's Group 1 winners. Big Mojo gained a deserved victory in the Haydock Sprint Cup after some narrow defeats and he will be suited by the quick ground on his return so holds fair claims under a penalty. The hugely progressive American Affair hasn't been seen since winning at Royal Ascot but he was hugely progressive last term and has won on his reappearance for the last couple of years. He escapes a penalty for that Group 1 win and will be a big player if fit. Narrow preference is for fellow Ascot winner TIME FOR SANDALS who landed the Commonwealth Cup last term. The form of that race has worked out well and though things haven't gone to plan since she has had plenty of excuses. She should come on significantly from her Abernant run and reverse form with her re-opposing rivals. This could be fought out by last season's Group 1 winners. Big Mojo gained a deserved victory in the Haydock Sprint Cup after some narrow defeats and he will be suited by the quick ground on his return so holds fair claims under a penalty. The hugely progressive American Affair hasn't been seen since winning at Royal Ascot but he was hugely progressive last term and has won on his reappearance for the last couple of years. He escapes a penalty for that Group 1 win and will be a big player if fit. Narrow preference is for fellow Ascot winner TIME FOR SANDALS who landed the Commonwealth Cup last term. The form of that race has worked out well and though things haven't gone to plan since she has had plenty of excuses. She should come on significantly from her Abernant run and reverse form with her re-opposing rivals. 1-2-3 Selections Time For Sandals (13) American Affair (3) Big Mojo (1) null Time For Sandals American Affair Big Mojo null 7 null Aramram b h Blue Point Queen's Pearl Exceed and Excel 5 61.69 110 i S M Levey null R Hannon Ran to form when second beaten 3/4l in Abernant Stakes (Group 3) at Newmarket latest; suited by 6f, acts on any; hugely progressive for the last year. 116 null null null 4 6 51.05 null
1580485 5 1 Class 1 | 3YO plus 15:30 York 13 May 2026 Go Local Stores Minster Stakes £93,572 - 13 declared to run 6f Good-good to firm in places null This could be fought out by last season's Group 1 winners. Big Mojo gained a deserved victory in the Haydock Sprint Cup after some narrow defeats and he will be suited by the quick ground on his return so holds fair claims under a penalty. The hugely progressive American Affair hasn't been seen since winning at Royal Ascot but he was hugely progressive last term and has won on his reappearance for the last couple of years. He escapes a penalty for that Group 1 win and will be a big player if fit. Narrow preference is for fellow Ascot winner TIME FOR SANDALS who landed the Commonwealth Cup last term. The form of that race has worked out well and though things haven't gone to plan since she has had plenty of excuses. She should come on significantly from her Abernant run and reverse form with her re-opposing rivals. This could be fought out by last season's Group 1 winners. Big Mojo gained a deserved victory in the Haydock Sprint Cup after some narrow defeats and he will be suited by the quick ground on his return so holds fair claims under a penalty. The hugely progressive American Affair hasn't been seen since winning at Royal Ascot but he was hugely progressive last term and has won on his reappearance for the last couple of years. He escapes a penalty for that Group 1 win and will be a big player if fit. Narrow preference is for fellow Ascot winner TIME FOR SANDALS who landed the Commonwealth Cup last term. The form of that race has worked out well and though things haven't gone to plan since she has had plenty of excuses. She should come on significantly from her Abernant run and reverse form with her re-opposing rivals. 1-2-3 Selections Time For Sandals (13) American Affair (3) Big Mojo (1) null Time For Sandals American Affair Big Mojo null 11 null Cool Hoof Luke b c Advertise Dutch Monument Dutch Art 4 61.69 108 i Oisin Murphy null A M Balding Bit keen in front but ran to form when winning Lady Wulfruna Stakes (Listed) at Wolverhampton by 1/2l last time; off a short-break; effective at 6/7f on a sound surface; classy 2yo, should come on for return, good chance here for C&D winner. 118 null null null 1 33 407.14 null
1580485 6 1 Class 1 | 3YO plus 15:30 York 13 May 2026 Go Local Stores Minster Stakes £93,572 - 13 declared to run 6f Good-good to firm in places null This could be fought out by last season's Group 1 winners. Big Mojo gained a deserved victory in the Haydock Sprint Cup after some narrow defeats and he will be suited by the quick ground on his return so holds fair claims under a penalty. The hugely progressive American Affair hasn't been seen since winning at Royal Ascot but he was hugely progressive last term and has won on his reappearance for the last couple of years. He escapes a penalty for that Group 1 win and will be a big player if fit. Narrow preference is for fellow Ascot winner TIME FOR SANDALS who landed the Commonwealth Cup last term. The form of that race has worked out well and though things haven't gone to plan since she has had plenty of excuses. She should come on significantly from her Abernant run and reverse form with her re-opposing rivals. This could be fought out by last season's Group 1 winners. Big Mojo gained a deserved victory in the Haydock Sprint Cup after some narrow defeats and he will be suited by the quick ground on his return so holds fair claims under a penalty. The hugely progressive American Affair hasn't been seen since winning at Royal Ascot but he was hugely progressive last term and has won on his reappearance for the last couple of years. He escapes a penalty for that Group 1 win and will be a big player if fit. Narrow preference is for fellow Ascot winner TIME FOR SANDALS who landed the Commonwealth Cup last term. The form of that race has worked out well and though things haven't gone to plan since she has had plenty of excuses. She should come on significantly from her Abernant run and reverse form with her re-opposing rivals. 1-2-3 Selections Time For Sandals (13) American Affair (3) Big Mojo (1) null Time For Sandals American Affair Big Mojo null 8 null Crestofdistinction b c Kodiac Poesy Poet's Voice 4 0 104 i Connor Beasley null J Channon Needed run down the field in Abernant Stakes (Group 3) at Newmarket most recent; in good form prior; trainer in form; effective 6f, acts on soft, good, AW; progressive, unexposed at Pattern level. 114 null null null 9 18 49.7 null
1580485 7 1 Class 1 | 3YO plus 15:30 York 13 May 2026 Go Local Stores Minster Stakes £93,572 - 13 declared to run 6f Good-good to firm in places null This could be fought out by last season's Group 1 winners. Big Mojo gained a deserved victory in the Haydock Sprint Cup after some narrow defeats and he will be suited by the quick ground on his return so holds fair claims under a penalty. The hugely progressive American Affair hasn't been seen since winning at Royal Ascot but he was hugely progressive last term and has won on his reappearance for the last couple of years. He escapes a penalty for that Group 1 win and will be a big player if fit. Narrow preference is for fellow Ascot winner TIME FOR SANDALS who landed the Commonwealth Cup last term. The form of that race has worked out well and though things haven't gone to plan since she has had plenty of excuses. She should come on significantly from her Abernant run and reverse form with her re-opposing rivals. This could be fought out by last season's Group 1 winners. Big Mojo gained a deserved victory in the Haydock Sprint Cup after some narrow defeats and he will be suited by the quick ground on his return so holds fair claims under a penalty. The hugely progressive American Affair hasn't been seen since winning at Royal Ascot but he was hugely progressive last term and has won on his reappearance for the last couple of years. He escapes a penalty for that Group 1 win and will be a big player if fit. Narrow preference is for fellow Ascot winner TIME FOR SANDALS who landed the Commonwealth Cup last term. The form of that race has worked out well and though things haven't gone to plan since she has had plenty of excuses. She should come on significantly from her Abernant run and reverse form with her re-opposing rivals. 1-2-3 Selections Time For Sandals (13) American Affair (3) Big Mojo (1) null Time For Sandals American Affair Big Mojo null 4 null Diligent Harry b g Due Diligence Harryana To Compton Place 8 0 110 i Rossa Ryan null C G Cox Ran to form when fourth beaten 2l in Abernant Stakes (Group 3) at Newmarket latest; suited by 6f, effective at 5f, likes a sound surface, versatile tactics-wise; in excellent form. 117 null null null 11 40 124.79 null
1580485 8 1 Class 1 | 3YO plus 15:30 York 13 May 2026 Go Local Stores Minster Stakes £93,572 - 13 declared to run 6f Good-good to firm in places null This could be fought out by last season's Group 1 winners. Big Mojo gained a deserved victory in the Haydock Sprint Cup after some narrow defeats and he will be suited by the quick ground on his return so holds fair claims under a penalty. The hugely progressive American Affair hasn't been seen since winning at Royal Ascot but he was hugely progressive last term and has won on his reappearance for the last couple of years. He escapes a penalty for that Group 1 win and will be a big player if fit. Narrow preference is for fellow Ascot winner TIME FOR SANDALS who landed the Commonwealth Cup last term. The form of that race has worked out well and though things haven't gone to plan since she has had plenty of excuses. She should come on significantly from her Abernant run and reverse form with her re-opposing rivals. This could be fought out by last season's Group 1 winners. Big Mojo gained a deserved victory in the Haydock Sprint Cup after some narrow defeats and he will be suited by the quick ground on his return so holds fair claims under a penalty. The hugely progressive American Affair hasn't been seen since winning at Royal Ascot but he was hugely progressive last term and has won on his reappearance for the last couple of years. He escapes a penalty for that Group 1 win and will be a big player if fit. Narrow preference is for fellow Ascot winner TIME FOR SANDALS who landed the Commonwealth Cup last term. The form of that race has worked out well and though things haven't gone to plan since she has had plenty of excuses. She should come on significantly from her Abernant run and reverse form with her re-opposing rivals. 1-2-3 Selections Time For Sandals (13) American Affair (3) Big Mojo (1) null Time For Sandals American Affair Big Mojo null 1 null Elmonjed b g Blue Point Naafer Oasis Dream 5 0 105 i W Buick null W J Haggas Ran to form but well held up in class, needed run beaten 4l in Abernant Stakes (Group 3) at Newmarket last time; in good form prior; suited by 6f, acts on good to soft and good to firm; steadily progressing, needs more at this level. 112 null null null 2 13 74.51 null
1580485 9 1 Class 1 | 3YO plus 15:30 York 13 May 2026 Go Local Stores Minster Stakes £93,572 - 13 declared to run 6f Good-good to firm in places null This could be fought out by last season's Group 1 winners. Big Mojo gained a deserved victory in the Haydock Sprint Cup after some narrow defeats and he will be suited by the quick ground on his return so holds fair claims under a penalty. The hugely progressive American Affair hasn't been seen since winning at Royal Ascot but he was hugely progressive last term and has won on his reappearance for the last couple of years. He escapes a penalty for that Group 1 win and will be a big player if fit. Narrow preference is for fellow Ascot winner TIME FOR SANDALS who landed the Commonwealth Cup last term. The form of that race has worked out well and though things haven't gone to plan since she has had plenty of excuses. She should come on significantly from her Abernant run and reverse form with her re-opposing rivals. This could be fought out by last season's Group 1 winners. Big Mojo gained a deserved victory in the Haydock Sprint Cup after some narrow defeats and he will be suited by the quick ground on his return so holds fair claims under a penalty. The hugely progressive American Affair hasn't been seen since winning at Royal Ascot but he was hugely progressive last term and has won on his reappearance for the last couple of years. He escapes a penalty for that Group 1 win and will be a big player if fit. Narrow preference is for fellow Ascot winner TIME FOR SANDALS who landed the Commonwealth Cup last term. The form of that race has worked out well and though things haven't gone to plan since she has had plenty of excuses. She should come on significantly from her Abernant run and reverse form with her re-opposing rivals. 1-2-3 Selections Time For Sandals (13) American Affair (3) Big Mojo (1) null Time For Sandals American Affair Big Mojo null 5 null Jasour gr h Havana Grey Twilight Thyme Bahamian Bounty 5 0 107 i Jason Hart null C G Cox Ran to form beaten 2 1/4l in Abernant Stakes (Group 3) at Newmarket last time; in good form prior; ideally wants 6f on fast ground; consistent, chance in this. 113 null null null 6 0 0.0 null
1580485 10 1 Class 1 | 3YO plus 15:30 York 13 May 2026 Go Local Stores Minster Stakes £93,572 - 13 declared to run 6f Good-good to firm in places null This could be fought out by last season's Group 1 winners. Big Mojo gained a deserved victory in the Haydock Sprint Cup after some narrow defeats and he will be suited by the quick ground on his return so holds fair claims under a penalty. The hugely progressive American Affair hasn't been seen since winning at Royal Ascot but he was hugely progressive last term and has won on his reappearance for the last couple of years. He escapes a penalty for that Group 1 win and will be a big player if fit. Narrow preference is for fellow Ascot winner TIME FOR SANDALS who landed the Commonwealth Cup last term. The form of that race has worked out well and though things haven't gone to plan since she has had plenty of excuses. She should come on significantly from her Abernant run and reverse form with her re-opposing rivals. This could be fought out by last season's Group 1 winners. Big Mojo gained a deserved victory in the Haydock Sprint Cup after some narrow defeats and he will be suited by the quick ground on his return so holds fair claims under a penalty. The hugely progressive American Affair hasn't been seen since winning at Royal Ascot but he was hugely progressive last term and has won on his reappearance for the last couple of years. He escapes a penalty for that Group 1 win and will be a big player if fit. Narrow preference is for fellow Ascot winner TIME FOR SANDALS who landed the Commonwealth Cup last term. The form of that race has worked out well and though things haven't gone to plan since she has had plenty of excuses. She should come on significantly from her Abernant run and reverse form with her re-opposing rivals. 1-2-3 Selections Time For Sandals (13) American Affair (3) Big Mojo (1) null Time For Sandals American Affair Big Mojo null 2 null Kind Of Blue b h Blue Point Blues Sister Compton Place 5 61.69 114 i James Doyle null J R Fanshawe Not been in the same form this season as last term beaten 8 1/2l in British Champions Sprint Stakes (Group 1) at Ascot last time; in good form prior; suited by 6f, acts on any but best form with cut; former G1 winner likely to need this. 115 null null null 7 0 0.0 null
1580485 11 1 Class 1 | 3YO plus 15:30 York 13 May 2026 Go Local Stores Minster Stakes £93,572 - 13 declared to run 6f Good-good to firm in places null This could be fought out by last season's Group 1 winners. Big Mojo gained a deserved victory in the Haydock Sprint Cup after some narrow defeats and he will be suited by the quick ground on his return so holds fair claims under a penalty. The hugely progressive American Affair hasn't been seen since winning at Royal Ascot but he was hugely progressive last term and has won on his reappearance for the last couple of years. He escapes a penalty for that Group 1 win and will be a big player if fit. Narrow preference is for fellow Ascot winner TIME FOR SANDALS who landed the Commonwealth Cup last term. The form of that race has worked out well and though things haven't gone to plan since she has had plenty of excuses. She should come on significantly from her Abernant run and reverse form with her re-opposing rivals. This could be fought out by last season's Group 1 winners. Big Mojo gained a deserved victory in the Haydock Sprint Cup after some narrow defeats and he will be suited by the quick ground on his return so holds fair claims under a penalty. The hugely progressive American Affair hasn't been seen since winning at Royal Ascot but he was hugely progressive last term and has won on his reappearance for the last couple of years. He escapes a penalty for that Group 1 win and will be a big player if fit. Narrow preference is for fellow Ascot winner TIME FOR SANDALS who landed the Commonwealth Cup last term. The form of that race has worked out well and though things haven't gone to plan since she has had plenty of excuses. She should come on significantly from her Abernant run and reverse form with her re-opposing rivals. 1-2-3 Selections Time For Sandals (13) American Affair (3) Big Mojo (1) null Time For Sandals American Affair Big Mojo null 13 null Quinault b g Oasis Dream Queimada Dansili 6 0 110 i Marco Ghiani null S C Williams Far too free beaten 6l in Palace House Stakes (Group 3) at Newmarket last time; enjoys making it; suited by 6/7f, acts on any; likes to make running, track suits. 117 null null null 8 10 73.48 null
1580485 12 1 Class 1 | 3YO plus 15:30 York 13 May 2026 Go Local Stores Minster Stakes £93,572 - 13 declared to run 6f Good-good to firm in places null This could be fought out by last season's Group 1 winners. Big Mojo gained a deserved victory in the Haydock Sprint Cup after some narrow defeats and he will be suited by the quick ground on his return so holds fair claims under a penalty. The hugely progressive American Affair hasn't been seen since winning at Royal Ascot but he was hugely progressive last term and has won on his reappearance for the last couple of years. He escapes a penalty for that Group 1 win and will be a big player if fit. Narrow preference is for fellow Ascot winner TIME FOR SANDALS who landed the Commonwealth Cup last term. The form of that race has worked out well and though things haven't gone to plan since she has had plenty of excuses. She should come on significantly from her Abernant run and reverse form with her re-opposing rivals. This could be fought out by last season's Group 1 winners. Big Mojo gained a deserved victory in the Haydock Sprint Cup after some narrow defeats and he will be suited by the quick ground on his return so holds fair claims under a penalty. The hugely progressive American Affair hasn't been seen since winning at Royal Ascot but he was hugely progressive last term and has won on his reappearance for the last couple of years. He escapes a penalty for that Group 1 win and will be a big player if fit. Narrow preference is for fellow Ascot winner TIME FOR SANDALS who landed the Commonwealth Cup last term. The form of that race has worked out well and though things haven't gone to plan since she has had plenty of excuses. She should come on significantly from her Abernant run and reverse form with her re-opposing rivals. 1-2-3 Selections Time For Sandals (13) American Affair (3) Big Mojo (1) null Time For Sandals American Affair Big Mojo null 9 null Regional b g Territories Favulusa Dansili 8 0 112 i Callum Rodriguez null E Bethell Could not get involved, something amiss down the field in Beverley Bullet Sprint Stakes (Listed) at Beverley most recent; returning from long layoff; effective 5/6f on a sound surface, poor only run on soft; bit below best of late. 109 null null null 10 27 160.0 null
1580485 13 1 Class 1 | 3YO plus 15:30 York 13 May 2026 Go Local Stores Minster Stakes £93,572 - 13 declared to run 6f Good-good to firm in places null This could be fought out by last season's Group 1 winners. Big Mojo gained a deserved victory in the Haydock Sprint Cup after some narrow defeats and he will be suited by the quick ground on his return so holds fair claims under a penalty. The hugely progressive American Affair hasn't been seen since winning at Royal Ascot but he was hugely progressive last term and has won on his reappearance for the last couple of years. He escapes a penalty for that Group 1 win and will be a big player if fit. Narrow preference is for fellow Ascot winner TIME FOR SANDALS who landed the Commonwealth Cup last term. The form of that race has worked out well and though things haven't gone to plan since she has had plenty of excuses. She should come on significantly from her Abernant run and reverse form with her re-opposing rivals. This could be fought out by last season's Group 1 winners. Big Mojo gained a deserved victory in the Haydock Sprint Cup after some narrow defeats and he will be suited by the quick ground on his return so holds fair claims under a penalty. The hugely progressive American Affair hasn't been seen since winning at Royal Ascot but he was hugely progressive last term and has won on his reappearance for the last couple of years. He escapes a penalty for that Group 1 win and will be a big player if fit. Narrow preference is for fellow Ascot winner TIME FOR SANDALS who landed the Commonwealth Cup last term. The form of that race has worked out well and though things haven't gone to plan since she has had plenty of excuses. She should come on significantly from her Abernant run and reverse form with her re-opposing rivals. 1-2-3 Selections Time For Sandals (13) American Affair (3) Big Mojo (1) null Time For Sandals American Affair Big Mojo null 10 null Time For Sandals b f Sands Of Mali Days Of Summer Bachelor Duke 4 60.33 111 i R L Moore null Harry Eustace Needed run beaten 2l in Abernant Stakes (Group 3) at Newmarket last time; effective 5/6f, acts on any; G1 winner last term, may still progress at 6f. 122 null null null 3 11 170.91 null