| 1 |
1 |
4YO plus |
15:45 |
York |
16 May 2025 |
Boodles Yorkshire Cup Stakes |
£108,997 |
1m 5f 188y |
Good to firm-good in places |
null |
Even |
The globetrotting Rebel's Romance has only tasted defeat once on these shores - in last year's King George - and he ought to go very close if seeing out the trip. With stamina proven, though, SWEET WILLIAM is taken to come out on top. Last seen chasing home outstanding stayer Kyprios in the Long Distance Cup at Ascot on Champions Day, the Gosdens' gelding can pick up where he left off to set up a tilt at the Gold Cup. Continuous is a class act on his day and first-time blinkers could give him an added boost. |
A small field is headed by multiple Group 1 winner REBEL'S ROMANCE who is stepping up in trip for the first time beyond 1m4f, that raises questions but is the obvious pick nonetheless. Continuous has been a little underwhelming and will hope for a change of fortunes with the addition of frist time blinkers, in behind re-opposing Epic Poet in Riyadh in February. Doncaster Cup Stakes (Group 2) winner Sweet William drops in trip on reappearance, not seen since October, but a consistent type at this level and is well respected. |
Sweet William |
Rebel's Romance |
Rebel's Romance |
Sweet William |
Continuous |
78 |
2 |
40.9 |
Rebel's Romance |
IRE |
b |
g |
Dubawi |
Minidress |
Street Cry |
7 |
60.78 |
123 |
null |
W Buick |
null |
C Appleby |
Winner of seven G1s; fourth beaten 3 1/4l in Dubai Sheema Classic (Group 1) over 12f at Meydan latest; up in trip; the pick on balance of form |
null |
8 |
null |
null |
2.38 |
2.25 |
-5.26 |
235.48 |
416 |
| 2 |
1 |
4YO plus |
15:45 |
York |
16 May 2025 |
Boodles Yorkshire Cup Stakes |
£108,997 |
1m 5f 188y |
Good to firm-good in places |
null |
Even |
The globetrotting Rebel's Romance has only tasted defeat once on these shores - in last year's King George - and he ought to go very close if seeing out the trip. With stamina proven, though, SWEET WILLIAM is taken to come out on top. Last seen chasing home outstanding stayer Kyprios in the Long Distance Cup at Ascot on Champions Day, the Gosdens' gelding can pick up where he left off to set up a tilt at the Gold Cup. Continuous is a class act on his day and first-time blinkers could give him an added boost. |
A small field is headed by multiple Group 1 winner REBEL'S ROMANCE who is stepping up in trip for the first time beyond 1m4f, that raises questions but is the obvious pick nonetheless. Continuous has been a little underwhelming and will hope for a change of fortunes with the addition of frist time blinkers, in behind re-opposing Epic Poet in Riyadh in February. Doncaster Cup Stakes (Group 2) winner Sweet William drops in trip on reappearance, not seen since October, but a consistent type at this level and is well respected. |
Sweet William |
Rebel's Romance |
Rebel's Romance |
Sweet William |
Continuous |
78 |
4 |
-39.6 |
Sweet William |
IRE |
b |
g |
Sea The Stars |
Gale Force |
Shirocco |
6 |
59.87 |
117 |
v |
R Havlin |
null |
J T Gosden |
Second beaten 2 1/4l in British Champions Long Distance Cup (Group 2) over 2m at Ascot latest; steadily progressive; down in trip; threat |
Wearing a visor |
1 |
1 |
82.57 |
3 |
4.33 |
44.44 |
993.15 |
476 |
| 3 |
1 |
4YO plus |
15:45 |
York |
16 May 2025 |
Boodles Yorkshire Cup Stakes |
£108,997 |
1m 5f 188y |
Good to firm-good in places |
null |
Even |
The globetrotting Rebel's Romance has only tasted defeat once on these shores - in last year's King George - and he ought to go very close if seeing out the trip. With stamina proven, though, SWEET WILLIAM is taken to come out on top. Last seen chasing home outstanding stayer Kyprios in the Long Distance Cup at Ascot on Champions Day, the Gosdens' gelding can pick up where he left off to set up a tilt at the Gold Cup. Continuous is a class act on his day and first-time blinkers could give him an added boost. |
A small field is headed by multiple Group 1 winner REBEL'S ROMANCE who is stepping up in trip for the first time beyond 1m4f, that raises questions but is the obvious pick nonetheless. Continuous has been a little underwhelming and will hope for a change of fortunes with the addition of frist time blinkers, in behind re-opposing Epic Poet in Riyadh in February. Doncaster Cup Stakes (Group 2) winner Sweet William drops in trip on reappearance, not seen since October, but a consistent type at this level and is well respected. |
Sweet William |
Rebel's Romance |
Rebel's Romance |
Sweet William |
Continuous |
78 |
1 |
-19.5 |
Alsakib |
null |
gr |
g |
Kingman |
America Nova |
Verglas |
5 |
58.51 |
110 |
null |
P J McDonald |
null |
A M Balding |
Below par well beaten in British Champions Long Distance Cup (Group 2) over 2m at Ascot latest; John Smith's Silver Cup (Group 3) winner here last term; top course trainer; more needed |
null |
4 |
4 |
-82.57 |
21 |
19 |
-9.52 |
47.12 |
275 |
| 4 |
1 |
4YO plus |
15:45 |
York |
16 May 2025 |
Boodles Yorkshire Cup Stakes |
£108,997 |
1m 5f 188y |
Good to firm-good in places |
null |
Even |
The globetrotting Rebel's Romance has only tasted defeat once on these shores - in last year's King George - and he ought to go very close if seeing out the trip. With stamina proven, though, SWEET WILLIAM is taken to come out on top. Last seen chasing home outstanding stayer Kyprios in the Long Distance Cup at Ascot on Champions Day, the Gosdens' gelding can pick up where he left off to set up a tilt at the Gold Cup. Continuous is a class act on his day and first-time blinkers could give him an added boost. |
A small field is headed by multiple Group 1 winner REBEL'S ROMANCE who is stepping up in trip for the first time beyond 1m4f, that raises questions but is the obvious pick nonetheless. Continuous has been a little underwhelming and will hope for a change of fortunes with the addition of frist time blinkers, in behind re-opposing Epic Poet in Riyadh in February. Doncaster Cup Stakes (Group 2) winner Sweet William drops in trip on reappearance, not seen since October, but a consistent type at this level and is well respected. |
Sweet William |
Rebel's Romance |
Rebel's Romance |
Sweet William |
Continuous |
78 |
3 |
40.9 |
Continuous |
JPN |
b |
h |
Heart's Cry |
Fluff |
Galileo |
5 |
58.51 |
112 |
b1 |
R L Moore |
null |
A P OBrien |
St Leger winner; beaten 8 1/4l in Dubai Gold Cup (Group 2) over 2m at Meydan last time; blinkers first time; trainer in form; could contend |
Wearing blinkers for the first time |
8 |
2 |
10.12 |
7 |
5.5 |
-21.43 |
370.13 |
327 |
| 5 |
1 |
4YO plus |
15:45 |
York |
16 May 2025 |
Boodles Yorkshire Cup Stakes |
£108,997 |
1m 5f 188y |
Good to firm-good in places |
null |
Even |
The globetrotting Rebel's Romance has only tasted defeat once on these shores - in last year's King George - and he ought to go very close if seeing out the trip. With stamina proven, though, SWEET WILLIAM is taken to come out on top. Last seen chasing home outstanding stayer Kyprios in the Long Distance Cup at Ascot on Champions Day, the Gosdens' gelding can pick up where he left off to set up a tilt at the Gold Cup. Continuous is a class act on his day and first-time blinkers could give him an added boost. |
A small field is headed by multiple Group 1 winner REBEL'S ROMANCE who is stepping up in trip for the first time beyond 1m4f, that raises questions but is the obvious pick nonetheless. Continuous has been a little underwhelming and will hope for a change of fortunes with the addition of frist time blinkers, in behind re-opposing Epic Poet in Riyadh in February. Doncaster Cup Stakes (Group 2) winner Sweet William drops in trip on reappearance, not seen since October, but a consistent type at this level and is well respected. |
Sweet William |
Rebel's Romance |
Rebel's Romance |
Sweet William |
Continuous |
78 |
5 |
-55.2 |
Epic Poet |
IRE |
b |
g |
Lope De Vega |
Sagaciously |
Lawman |
6 |
58.51 |
110 |
null |
D Tudhope |
null |
D OMeara |
3 1/2l third in Dubai Gold Cup (Group 2) over 2m at Meydan most recent run; down in trip; consistent; in the mix |
null |
4 |
3 |
-10.12 |
9 |
8 |
-11.11 |
134.72 |
346 |