| 1506598 |
1 |
1 |
2YO only |
14:30 |
Ascot |
19 Jun 2025 |
Norfolk Stakes |
£85,065 |
5f |
Good to firm-good in places on round course |
null |
Even |
Not one of the last 10 favourites managed to win this race, which doesn't bode well for Charles Darwin, who topped many ante post betting lists after building on his Curragh debut to register comfortable wins at Navan and Naas respectively. The son of No Nay Never has the hallmarks of being a class act and cannot be ignored. However, AFJAN posted a very encouraging time when he won over an extended 5f at Chantilly on his racecourse bow and the French-bred son of Mehmas has the potential to do better on a faster surface. First Legion, Naval Light and Comical Point are notable contenders with place claims. |
This may well go to Aidan O'Brien's colt CHARLES DARWIN, who has been highly progressive in Ireland, sets a decent standard and, as a full-brother to former dual 6f Group 1 winner Blackbeard, has an eye-catching pedigree too. Potential improver Naval Light has plenty going for him as he bids to follow up the yard's win in this last year and may be next best ahead of interesting French-trained raider Afjan. First Legion may be best of the rest. |
Afjan |
Charles Darwin |
Charles Darwin |
Naval Light |
Afjan |
46 |
5 |
-100.0 |
Afjan |
FR |
b |
c |
Mehmas |
Al Johrah |
Bated Breath |
2 |
58.51 |
null |
t1 |
Alexis Pouchin |
null |
H F Devin |
Stayed on strongly for decisive debut success at Chantilly (5.5f) this month; hard to tie that form in with these but speedily-bred colt (dam second in the Queen Mary here) is respected. |
Wearing a tonguestrap for the first time |
100 |
0 |
null |
null |
|
|
3 |
17 |
165.88 |
339 |
| 1506598 |
2 |
1 |
2YO only |
14:30 |
Ascot |
19 Jun 2025 |
Norfolk Stakes |
£85,065 |
5f |
Good to firm-good in places on round course |
null |
Even |
Not one of the last 10 favourites managed to win this race, which doesn't bode well for Charles Darwin, who topped many ante post betting lists after building on his Curragh debut to register comfortable wins at Navan and Naas respectively. The son of No Nay Never has the hallmarks of being a class act and cannot be ignored. However, AFJAN posted a very encouraging time when he won over an extended 5f at Chantilly on his racecourse bow and the French-bred son of Mehmas has the potential to do better on a faster surface. First Legion, Naval Light and Comical Point are notable contenders with place claims. |
This may well go to Aidan O'Brien's colt CHARLES DARWIN, who has been highly progressive in Ireland, sets a decent standard and, as a full-brother to former dual 6f Group 1 winner Blackbeard, has an eye-catching pedigree too. Potential improver Naval Light has plenty going for him as he bids to follow up the yard's win in this last year and may be next best ahead of interesting French-trained raider Afjan. First Legion may be best of the rest. |
Afjan |
Charles Darwin |
Charles Darwin |
Naval Light |
Afjan |
46 |
2 |
55.4 |
Ameeq |
IRE |
b |
c |
Mehmas |
Swiss Kiss |
Dansili |
2 |
58.51 |
null |
null |
K Stott |
null |
K A Ryan |
Benefited from debut experience when winning a maiden at Nottingham last time; plenty more needed upped sharply in grade. |
null |
93 |
7 |
null |
null |
|
|
15 |
-100 |
86.39 |
338 |
| 1506598 |
3 |
1 |
2YO only |
14:30 |
Ascot |
19 Jun 2025 |
Norfolk Stakes |
£85,065 |
5f |
Good to firm-good in places on round course |
null |
Even |
Not one of the last 10 favourites managed to win this race, which doesn't bode well for Charles Darwin, who topped many ante post betting lists after building on his Curragh debut to register comfortable wins at Navan and Naas respectively. The son of No Nay Never has the hallmarks of being a class act and cannot be ignored. However, AFJAN posted a very encouraging time when he won over an extended 5f at Chantilly on his racecourse bow and the French-bred son of Mehmas has the potential to do better on a faster surface. First Legion, Naval Light and Comical Point are notable contenders with place claims. |
This may well go to Aidan O'Brien's colt CHARLES DARWIN, who has been highly progressive in Ireland, sets a decent standard and, as a full-brother to former dual 6f Group 1 winner Blackbeard, has an eye-catching pedigree too. Potential improver Naval Light has plenty going for him as he bids to follow up the yard's win in this last year and may be next best ahead of interesting French-trained raider Afjan. First Legion may be best of the rest. |
Afjan |
Charles Darwin |
Charles Darwin |
Naval Light |
Afjan |
46 |
15 |
3.6 |
Charles Darwin |
IRE |
b |
c |
No Nay Never |
Muirin |
Born To Sea |
2 |
58.51 |
null |
null |
R L Moore |
null |
A P OBrien |
Needed debut experience but two clearcut wins since, progressing well; top yard won this twice in last 10 runnings; brother to dual 6f Gr 1 2yo winner Blackbeard; strong claims. |
null |
116 |
10 |
null |
null |
|
|
1 |
59 |
2163.89 |
393 |
| 1506598 |
4 |
1 |
2YO only |
14:30 |
Ascot |
19 Jun 2025 |
Norfolk Stakes |
£85,065 |
5f |
Good to firm-good in places on round course |
null |
Even |
Not one of the last 10 favourites managed to win this race, which doesn't bode well for Charles Darwin, who topped many ante post betting lists after building on his Curragh debut to register comfortable wins at Navan and Naas respectively. The son of No Nay Never has the hallmarks of being a class act and cannot be ignored. However, AFJAN posted a very encouraging time when he won over an extended 5f at Chantilly on his racecourse bow and the French-bred son of Mehmas has the potential to do better on a faster surface. First Legion, Naval Light and Comical Point are notable contenders with place claims. |
This may well go to Aidan O'Brien's colt CHARLES DARWIN, who has been highly progressive in Ireland, sets a decent standard and, as a full-brother to former dual 6f Group 1 winner Blackbeard, has an eye-catching pedigree too. Potential improver Naval Light has plenty going for him as he bids to follow up the yard's win in this last year and may be next best ahead of interesting French-trained raider Afjan. First Legion may be best of the rest. |
Afjan |
Charles Darwin |
Charles Darwin |
Naval Light |
Afjan |
46 |
16 |
50.3 |
Clear Force |
IRE |
b |
c |
Supremacy |
Gecorja |
Kodiac |
2 |
58.51 |
null |
null |
C Lee |
null |
K R Burke |
Yard won this last year; fourth in National Stakes (Listed) at Sandown latest; that suggests he's vulnerable here, for all that he might have done too much too soon latest. |
null |
106 |
9 |
2 |
16.28 |
|
|
13 |
-82 |
177.52 |
331 |
| 1506598 |
5 |
1 |
2YO only |
14:30 |
Ascot |
19 Jun 2025 |
Norfolk Stakes |
£85,065 |
5f |
Good to firm-good in places on round course |
null |
Even |
Not one of the last 10 favourites managed to win this race, which doesn't bode well for Charles Darwin, who topped many ante post betting lists after building on his Curragh debut to register comfortable wins at Navan and Naas respectively. The son of No Nay Never has the hallmarks of being a class act and cannot be ignored. However, AFJAN posted a very encouraging time when he won over an extended 5f at Chantilly on his racecourse bow and the French-bred son of Mehmas has the potential to do better on a faster surface. First Legion, Naval Light and Comical Point are notable contenders with place claims. |
This may well go to Aidan O'Brien's colt CHARLES DARWIN, who has been highly progressive in Ireland, sets a decent standard and, as a full-brother to former dual 6f Group 1 winner Blackbeard, has an eye-catching pedigree too. Potential improver Naval Light has plenty going for him as he bids to follow up the yard's win in this last year and may be next best ahead of interesting French-trained raider Afjan. First Legion may be best of the rest. |
Afjan |
Charles Darwin |
Charles Darwin |
Naval Light |
Afjan |
46 |
6 |
-100.0 |
Comical Point |
IRE |
b |
c |
Blue Point |
Dandy's Beano |
Dandy Man |
2 |
58.51 |
null |
null |
Oisin Murphy |
null |
A M Balding |
Promising start to career for his leading yard at Salisbury (5f; 17-2) last month; much more needed if he's to remain unbeaten, though. |
null |
98 |
10 |
null |
null |
|
|
9 |
-50 |
132.23 |
331 |
| 1506598 |
6 |
1 |
2YO only |
14:30 |
Ascot |
19 Jun 2025 |
Norfolk Stakes |
£85,065 |
5f |
Good to firm-good in places on round course |
null |
Even |
Not one of the last 10 favourites managed to win this race, which doesn't bode well for Charles Darwin, who topped many ante post betting lists after building on his Curragh debut to register comfortable wins at Navan and Naas respectively. The son of No Nay Never has the hallmarks of being a class act and cannot be ignored. However, AFJAN posted a very encouraging time when he won over an extended 5f at Chantilly on his racecourse bow and the French-bred son of Mehmas has the potential to do better on a faster surface. First Legion, Naval Light and Comical Point are notable contenders with place claims. |
This may well go to Aidan O'Brien's colt CHARLES DARWIN, who has been highly progressive in Ireland, sets a decent standard and, as a full-brother to former dual 6f Group 1 winner Blackbeard, has an eye-catching pedigree too. Potential improver Naval Light has plenty going for him as he bids to follow up the yard's win in this last year and may be next best ahead of interesting French-trained raider Afjan. First Legion may be best of the rest. |
Afjan |
Charles Darwin |
Charles Darwin |
Naval Light |
Afjan |
46 |
12 |
158.9 |
Exclamation |
IRE |
gr |
c |
Acclamation |
Amanda |
Kendargent |
2 |
58.51 |
null |
null |
Finley Marsh |
null |
G Harris |
Has shown more than enough to win a race, last time improved second at Chester (5f), but it's most unlikely to be this one. |
null |
96 |
6 |
null |
null |
|
|
2 |
34 |
40.2 |
298 |
| 1506598 |
7 |
1 |
2YO only |
14:30 |
Ascot |
19 Jun 2025 |
Norfolk Stakes |
£85,065 |
5f |
Good to firm-good in places on round course |
null |
Even |
Not one of the last 10 favourites managed to win this race, which doesn't bode well for Charles Darwin, who topped many ante post betting lists after building on his Curragh debut to register comfortable wins at Navan and Naas respectively. The son of No Nay Never has the hallmarks of being a class act and cannot be ignored. However, AFJAN posted a very encouraging time when he won over an extended 5f at Chantilly on his racecourse bow and the French-bred son of Mehmas has the potential to do better on a faster surface. First Legion, Naval Light and Comical Point are notable contenders with place claims. |
This may well go to Aidan O'Brien's colt CHARLES DARWIN, who has been highly progressive in Ireland, sets a decent standard and, as a full-brother to former dual 6f Group 1 winner Blackbeard, has an eye-catching pedigree too. Potential improver Naval Light has plenty going for him as he bids to follow up the yard's win in this last year and may be next best ahead of interesting French-trained raider Afjan. First Legion may be best of the rest. |
Afjan |
Charles Darwin |
Charles Darwin |
Naval Light |
Afjan |
46 |
13 |
3.6 |
First Legion |
IRE |
b |
c |
Mehmas |
Navette |
Invincible Spirit |
2 |
58.51 |
null |
null |
S Foley |
null |
R Hannon |
500,000gns 2yo; built on York debut success when second in 5f Listed race at Sandown last time; still looked a bit raw then and further progress likely now; each-way player. |
null |
113 |
5 |
1 |
49.26 |
|
|
5 |
-17 |
97.44 |
368 |
| 1506598 |
8 |
1 |
2YO only |
14:30 |
Ascot |
19 Jun 2025 |
Norfolk Stakes |
£85,065 |
5f |
Good to firm-good in places on round course |
null |
Even |
Not one of the last 10 favourites managed to win this race, which doesn't bode well for Charles Darwin, who topped many ante post betting lists after building on his Curragh debut to register comfortable wins at Navan and Naas respectively. The son of No Nay Never has the hallmarks of being a class act and cannot be ignored. However, AFJAN posted a very encouraging time when he won over an extended 5f at Chantilly on his racecourse bow and the French-bred son of Mehmas has the potential to do better on a faster surface. First Legion, Naval Light and Comical Point are notable contenders with place claims. |
This may well go to Aidan O'Brien's colt CHARLES DARWIN, who has been highly progressive in Ireland, sets a decent standard and, as a full-brother to former dual 6f Group 1 winner Blackbeard, has an eye-catching pedigree too. Potential improver Naval Light has plenty going for him as he bids to follow up the yard's win in this last year and may be next best ahead of interesting French-trained raider Afjan. First Legion may be best of the rest. |
Afjan |
Charles Darwin |
Charles Darwin |
Naval Light |
Afjan |
46 |
4 |
-100.0 |
Graft |
IRE |
b |
c |
U S Navy |
Preobrajenska |
Paco Boy |
2 |
58.51 |
null |
null |
K Shoemark |
null |
Mlle J Soudan |
In the frame in three starts before stepping up a bit to win 5f Listed race at Chantilly last time; the British-trained second is a good guide to that form and much more is needed here. |
null |
99 |
0 |
null |
null |
|
|
16 |
-136 |
172.1 |
305 |
| 1506598 |
9 |
1 |
2YO only |
14:30 |
Ascot |
19 Jun 2025 |
Norfolk Stakes |
£85,065 |
5f |
Good to firm-good in places on round course |
null |
Even |
Not one of the last 10 favourites managed to win this race, which doesn't bode well for Charles Darwin, who topped many ante post betting lists after building on his Curragh debut to register comfortable wins at Navan and Naas respectively. The son of No Nay Never has the hallmarks of being a class act and cannot be ignored. However, AFJAN posted a very encouraging time when he won over an extended 5f at Chantilly on his racecourse bow and the French-bred son of Mehmas has the potential to do better on a faster surface. First Legion, Naval Light and Comical Point are notable contenders with place claims. |
This may well go to Aidan O'Brien's colt CHARLES DARWIN, who has been highly progressive in Ireland, sets a decent standard and, as a full-brother to former dual 6f Group 1 winner Blackbeard, has an eye-catching pedigree too. Potential improver Naval Light has plenty going for him as he bids to follow up the yard's win in this last year and may be next best ahead of interesting French-trained raider Afjan. First Legion may be best of the rest. |
Afjan |
Charles Darwin |
Charles Darwin |
Naval Light |
Afjan |
46 |
10 |
-100.0 |
Hey Tru Blue |
null |
b |
c |
Blue Point |
Anahita |
Turtle Bowl |
2 |
58.51 |
null |
null |
Billy Loughnane |
null |
G Boughey |
175,000gns 2yo; promising debut second at Leicester (6f; third decent winner since) last month; potential improver but this calls for significant step up. |
null |
103 |
1 |
null |
null |
|
|
8 |
-43 |
93.86 |
429 |
| 1506598 |
10 |
1 |
2YO only |
14:30 |
Ascot |
19 Jun 2025 |
Norfolk Stakes |
£85,065 |
5f |
Good to firm-good in places on round course |
null |
Even |
Not one of the last 10 favourites managed to win this race, which doesn't bode well for Charles Darwin, who topped many ante post betting lists after building on his Curragh debut to register comfortable wins at Navan and Naas respectively. The son of No Nay Never has the hallmarks of being a class act and cannot be ignored. However, AFJAN posted a very encouraging time when he won over an extended 5f at Chantilly on his racecourse bow and the French-bred son of Mehmas has the potential to do better on a faster surface. First Legion, Naval Light and Comical Point are notable contenders with place claims. |
This may well go to Aidan O'Brien's colt CHARLES DARWIN, who has been highly progressive in Ireland, sets a decent standard and, as a full-brother to former dual 6f Group 1 winner Blackbeard, has an eye-catching pedigree too. Potential improver Naval Light has plenty going for him as he bids to follow up the yard's win in this last year and may be next best ahead of interesting French-trained raider Afjan. First Legion may be best of the rest. |
Afjan |
Charles Darwin |
Charles Darwin |
Naval Light |
Afjan |
46 |
8 |
55.4 |
Irish Fighter |
IRE |
b |
c |
Profitable |
Sophistry |
Make Believe |
2 |
58.51 |
null |
null |
S De Sousa |
null |
I Mohammed |
Promising clear second on debut on Wolverhampton AW (20-1) last month; a lot more needed here. |
null |
95 |
5 |
null |
null |
|
|
10 |
-50 |
32.13 |
295 |
| 1506598 |
11 |
1 |
2YO only |
14:30 |
Ascot |
19 Jun 2025 |
Norfolk Stakes |
£85,065 |
5f |
Good to firm-good in places on round course |
null |
Even |
Not one of the last 10 favourites managed to win this race, which doesn't bode well for Charles Darwin, who topped many ante post betting lists after building on his Curragh debut to register comfortable wins at Navan and Naas respectively. The son of No Nay Never has the hallmarks of being a class act and cannot be ignored. However, AFJAN posted a very encouraging time when he won over an extended 5f at Chantilly on his racecourse bow and the French-bred son of Mehmas has the potential to do better on a faster surface. First Legion, Naval Light and Comical Point are notable contenders with place claims. |
This may well go to Aidan O'Brien's colt CHARLES DARWIN, who has been highly progressive in Ireland, sets a decent standard and, as a full-brother to former dual 6f Group 1 winner Blackbeard, has an eye-catching pedigree too. Potential improver Naval Light has plenty going for him as he bids to follow up the yard's win in this last year and may be next best ahead of interesting French-trained raider Afjan. First Legion may be best of the rest. |
Afjan |
Charles Darwin |
Charles Darwin |
Naval Light |
Afjan |
46 |
14 |
3.6 |
Lil Brother |
null |
b |
c |
Showcasing |
Blank Verse |
Dubawi |
2 |
58.51 |
null |
null |
T E Whelan |
null |
P Attwater |
Fulfilled debut promise when winning at Nottingham (5f) last week; big jump forward needed and others preferred. |
null |
95 |
5 |
null |
null |
|
|
14 |
-89 |
63.6 |
317 |
| 1506598 |
12 |
1 |
2YO only |
14:30 |
Ascot |
19 Jun 2025 |
Norfolk Stakes |
£85,065 |
5f |
Good to firm-good in places on round course |
null |
Even |
Not one of the last 10 favourites managed to win this race, which doesn't bode well for Charles Darwin, who topped many ante post betting lists after building on his Curragh debut to register comfortable wins at Navan and Naas respectively. The son of No Nay Never has the hallmarks of being a class act and cannot be ignored. However, AFJAN posted a very encouraging time when he won over an extended 5f at Chantilly on his racecourse bow and the French-bred son of Mehmas has the potential to do better on a faster surface. First Legion, Naval Light and Comical Point are notable contenders with place claims. |
This may well go to Aidan O'Brien's colt CHARLES DARWIN, who has been highly progressive in Ireland, sets a decent standard and, as a full-brother to former dual 6f Group 1 winner Blackbeard, has an eye-catching pedigree too. Potential improver Naval Light has plenty going for him as he bids to follow up the yard's win in this last year and may be next best ahead of interesting French-trained raider Afjan. First Legion may be best of the rest. |
Afjan |
Charles Darwin |
Charles Darwin |
Naval Light |
Afjan |
46 |
1 |
3.6 |
London Boy |
null |
gr |
c |
Havana Grey |
Lady Sparkles |
Sir Prancealot |
2 |
58.51 |
null |
t1 |
D Egan |
null |
Raphael Freire |
300,000gns yearling; winning start at Brighton (5.5f) recently; tongue-tie on now; this is much harder but wouldn't discount. |
Wearing a tonguestrap for the first time |
100 |
1 |
null |
null |
|
|
12 |
-60 |
136.49 |
321 |
| 1506598 |
13 |
1 |
2YO only |
14:30 |
Ascot |
19 Jun 2025 |
Norfolk Stakes |
£85,065 |
5f |
Good to firm-good in places on round course |
null |
Even |
Not one of the last 10 favourites managed to win this race, which doesn't bode well for Charles Darwin, who topped many ante post betting lists after building on his Curragh debut to register comfortable wins at Navan and Naas respectively. The son of No Nay Never has the hallmarks of being a class act and cannot be ignored. However, AFJAN posted a very encouraging time when he won over an extended 5f at Chantilly on his racecourse bow and the French-bred son of Mehmas has the potential to do better on a faster surface. First Legion, Naval Light and Comical Point are notable contenders with place claims. |
This may well go to Aidan O'Brien's colt CHARLES DARWIN, who has been highly progressive in Ireland, sets a decent standard and, as a full-brother to former dual 6f Group 1 winner Blackbeard, has an eye-catching pedigree too. Potential improver Naval Light has plenty going for him as he bids to follow up the yard's win in this last year and may be next best ahead of interesting French-trained raider Afjan. First Legion may be best of the rest. |
Afjan |
Charles Darwin |
Charles Darwin |
Naval Light |
Afjan |
46 |
9 |
-48.2 |
Naval Light |
null |
b |
c |
Havana Grey |
Ventura Jazz |
Dandy Man |
2 |
58.51 |
null |
null |
James Doyle |
null |
K R Burke |
Yard won this last year; 360,000gns 2yo; split two useful and more experienced rivals at Beverley (5f) last month; high probability of improvement now; shortlisted. |
null |
105 |
3 |
null |
null |
|
|
7 |
-38 |
438.46 |
371 |
| 1506598 |
14 |
1 |
2YO only |
14:30 |
Ascot |
19 Jun 2025 |
Norfolk Stakes |
£85,065 |
5f |
Good to firm-good in places on round course |
null |
Even |
Not one of the last 10 favourites managed to win this race, which doesn't bode well for Charles Darwin, who topped many ante post betting lists after building on his Curragh debut to register comfortable wins at Navan and Naas respectively. The son of No Nay Never has the hallmarks of being a class act and cannot be ignored. However, AFJAN posted a very encouraging time when he won over an extended 5f at Chantilly on his racecourse bow and the French-bred son of Mehmas has the potential to do better on a faster surface. First Legion, Naval Light and Comical Point are notable contenders with place claims. |
This may well go to Aidan O'Brien's colt CHARLES DARWIN, who has been highly progressive in Ireland, sets a decent standard and, as a full-brother to former dual 6f Group 1 winner Blackbeard, has an eye-catching pedigree too. Potential improver Naval Light has plenty going for him as he bids to follow up the yard's win in this last year and may be next best ahead of interesting French-trained raider Afjan. First Legion may be best of the rest. |
Afjan |
Charles Darwin |
Charles Darwin |
Naval Light |
Afjan |
46 |
7 |
3.6 |
Sandal's Song |
USA |
ch |
c |
Mendelssohn |
Sandal |
Munnings |
2 |
58.51 |
null |
null |
James McDonald |
null |
George Weaver |
US-trained colt; won at Gulfstream Park (5f) on debut in May, since when he has changed ownership; James Doyle evidently prefers Naval Light. |
null |
107 |
0 |
null |
null |
|
|
6 |
-33 |
155.66 |
321 |
| 1506598 |
15 |
1 |
2YO only |
14:30 |
Ascot |
19 Jun 2025 |
Norfolk Stakes |
£85,065 |
5f |
Good to firm-good in places on round course |
null |
Even |
Not one of the last 10 favourites managed to win this race, which doesn't bode well for Charles Darwin, who topped many ante post betting lists after building on his Curragh debut to register comfortable wins at Navan and Naas respectively. The son of No Nay Never has the hallmarks of being a class act and cannot be ignored. However, AFJAN posted a very encouraging time when he won over an extended 5f at Chantilly on his racecourse bow and the French-bred son of Mehmas has the potential to do better on a faster surface. First Legion, Naval Light and Comical Point are notable contenders with place claims. |
This may well go to Aidan O'Brien's colt CHARLES DARWIN, who has been highly progressive in Ireland, sets a decent standard and, as a full-brother to former dual 6f Group 1 winner Blackbeard, has an eye-catching pedigree too. Potential improver Naval Light has plenty going for him as he bids to follow up the yard's win in this last year and may be next best ahead of interesting French-trained raider Afjan. First Legion may be best of the rest. |
Afjan |
Charles Darwin |
Charles Darwin |
Naval Light |
Afjan |
46 |
11 |
3.6 |
Star Material |
IRE |
b |
c |
Starman |
Marriage Material |
Kodiac |
2 |
58.51 |
null |
null |
Connor Beasley |
null |
A Keatley |
Fulfilled previous promise when winning at Ripon (5f) this month; much more needed from this thrice-raced colt now. |
null |
96 |
8 |
4 |
-68.38 |
|
|
4 |
0 |
0.0 |
270 |
| 1506598 |
16 |
1 |
2YO only |
14:30 |
Ascot |
19 Jun 2025 |
Norfolk Stakes |
£85,065 |
5f |
Good to firm-good in places on round course |
null |
Even |
Not one of the last 10 favourites managed to win this race, which doesn't bode well for Charles Darwin, who topped many ante post betting lists after building on his Curragh debut to register comfortable wins at Navan and Naas respectively. The son of No Nay Never has the hallmarks of being a class act and cannot be ignored. However, AFJAN posted a very encouraging time when he won over an extended 5f at Chantilly on his racecourse bow and the French-bred son of Mehmas has the potential to do better on a faster surface. First Legion, Naval Light and Comical Point are notable contenders with place claims. |
This may well go to Aidan O'Brien's colt CHARLES DARWIN, who has been highly progressive in Ireland, sets a decent standard and, as a full-brother to former dual 6f Group 1 winner Blackbeard, has an eye-catching pedigree too. Potential improver Naval Light has plenty going for him as he bids to follow up the yard's win in this last year and may be next best ahead of interesting French-trained raider Afjan. First Legion may be best of the rest. |
Afjan |
Charles Darwin |
Charles Darwin |
Naval Light |
Afjan |
46 |
3 |
-48.2 |
Wise Approach |
IRE |
b |
c |
Mehmas |
Sagely |
Frozen Power |
2 |
58.51 |
null |
null |
W Buick |
null |
C Appleby |
1,000,000gns 2yo and half-brother to Perfect Power, who won this race in 2021; C&D debut winner before creditable fourth at York (6f); each-way possibilities back at 5f now. |
null |
107 |
0 |
3 |
7.85 |
|
|
11 |
-50 |
230.77 |
348 |