| 1506613 |
1 |
1 |
4YO plus |
15:05 |
Ascot |
21 Jun 2025 |
Hardwicke Stakes |
£141,775 |
1m 3f 211y |
Good to firm |
null |
Strong |
Always highly regarded by connections, AL RIFFA didn't shape without promise when rallying for fourth in the Prix Ganay. It was only last July when he ran City Of Troy to a length in the Coral Eclipse and, already a Group 1 winner over 1m4f, the son of Wootton Bassett looks the value play in this prestigious contest. Winner of the Breeders' Cup Turf last November and a determined scorer on his return to British shores at York last month, Rebel's Romance should go very close. Now owned by Amo Racing, Ghostwriter remains a capable sort at this level, while Space Legend should improve for going back up in trip. |
The return to 1m4f is a significant plus for AL RIFFA, whose peak form - notably when winning well in a German Group 1 at this trip last summer - gives him solid prospects. He is narrowly preferred to superb moneyspinner Rebel's Romance, who is still high-class as a 7yo notwithstanding his rider's comments about age possibly catching up with him nowadays after his defeat at Meydan in April (still showed very good form then). Al Aasy may claim minor honours ahead of Ghostwriter, who changed hands for £2m earlier in the week and has form prospects if lasting out the 1m4f up in trip. |
Al Riffa |
Rebel's Romance |
Al Riffa |
Rebel's Romance |
Al Aasy |
79 |
10 |
46.3 |
Al Aasy |
IRE |
b |
g |
Sea The Stars |
Kitcara |
Shamardal |
8 |
58.51 |
115 |
null |
Jim Crowley |
null |
W J Haggas |
Bit too much to do in a messy race at Newbury latest; usually held up; 8yo had looked as good as ever when winning at Sandown (10f; 12f is fine) previously; each-way shout. |
null |
128 |
1 |
4 |
41.63 |
|
|
7 |
0 |
0.0 |
435 |
| 1506613 |
2 |
1 |
4YO plus |
15:05 |
Ascot |
21 Jun 2025 |
Hardwicke Stakes |
£141,775 |
1m 3f 211y |
Good to firm |
null |
Strong |
Always highly regarded by connections, AL RIFFA didn't shape without promise when rallying for fourth in the Prix Ganay. It was only last July when he ran City Of Troy to a length in the Coral Eclipse and, already a Group 1 winner over 1m4f, the son of Wootton Bassett looks the value play in this prestigious contest. Winner of the Breeders' Cup Turf last November and a determined scorer on his return to British shores at York last month, Rebel's Romance should go very close. Now owned by Amo Racing, Ghostwriter remains a capable sort at this level, while Space Legend should improve for going back up in trip. |
The return to 1m4f is a significant plus for AL RIFFA, whose peak form - notably when winning well in a German Group 1 at this trip last summer - gives him solid prospects. He is narrowly preferred to superb moneyspinner Rebel's Romance, who is still high-class as a 7yo notwithstanding his rider's comments about age possibly catching up with him nowadays after his defeat at Meydan in April (still showed very good form then). Al Aasy may claim minor honours ahead of Ghostwriter, who changed hands for £2m earlier in the week and has form prospects if lasting out the 1m4f up in trip. |
Al Riffa |
Rebel's Romance |
Al Riffa |
Rebel's Romance |
Al Aasy |
79 |
7 |
-51.2 |
Al Riffa |
FR |
b |
h |
Wootton Bassett |
Love On My Mind |
Galileo |
5 |
58.51 |
117 |
b |
D McMonagle |
null |
J P OBrien |
Recent form leaves him needing to find a bit more; however, 12f may well suit better nowadays (won a German Gr 1 over it last year) so a contender in a change of headgear. |
Wearing blinkers |
127 |
6 |
3 |
66.63 |
|
|
4 |
10 |
150.0 |
382 |
| 1506613 |
3 |
1 |
4YO plus |
15:05 |
Ascot |
21 Jun 2025 |
Hardwicke Stakes |
£141,775 |
1m 3f 211y |
Good to firm |
null |
Strong |
Always highly regarded by connections, AL RIFFA didn't shape without promise when rallying for fourth in the Prix Ganay. It was only last July when he ran City Of Troy to a length in the Coral Eclipse and, already a Group 1 winner over 1m4f, the son of Wootton Bassett looks the value play in this prestigious contest. Winner of the Breeders' Cup Turf last November and a determined scorer on his return to British shores at York last month, Rebel's Romance should go very close. Now owned by Amo Racing, Ghostwriter remains a capable sort at this level, while Space Legend should improve for going back up in trip. |
The return to 1m4f is a significant plus for AL RIFFA, whose peak form - notably when winning well in a German Group 1 at this trip last summer - gives him solid prospects. He is narrowly preferred to superb moneyspinner Rebel's Romance, who is still high-class as a 7yo notwithstanding his rider's comments about age possibly catching up with him nowadays after his defeat at Meydan in April (still showed very good form then). Al Aasy may claim minor honours ahead of Ghostwriter, who changed hands for £2m earlier in the week and has form prospects if lasting out the 1m4f up in trip. |
Al Riffa |
Rebel's Romance |
Al Riffa |
Rebel's Romance |
Al Aasy |
79 |
9 |
21.9 |
Bellum Justum |
IRE |
b |
c |
Sea The Stars |
Natural Beauty |
Oasis Dream |
4 |
58.51 |
112 |
p |
P J McDonald |
null |
A M Balding |
Has developed into a very smart colt, including 12f Gr 2 win two starts back; needs more on that now and was uncharacteristically below-par at Epsom last time. |
Wearing cheek pieces |
125 |
2 |
11 |
-212.72 |
|
|
6 |
9 |
40.99 |
236 |
| 1506613 |
4 |
1 |
4YO plus |
15:05 |
Ascot |
21 Jun 2025 |
Hardwicke Stakes |
£141,775 |
1m 3f 211y |
Good to firm |
null |
Strong |
Always highly regarded by connections, AL RIFFA didn't shape without promise when rallying for fourth in the Prix Ganay. It was only last July when he ran City Of Troy to a length in the Coral Eclipse and, already a Group 1 winner over 1m4f, the son of Wootton Bassett looks the value play in this prestigious contest. Winner of the Breeders' Cup Turf last November and a determined scorer on his return to British shores at York last month, Rebel's Romance should go very close. Now owned by Amo Racing, Ghostwriter remains a capable sort at this level, while Space Legend should improve for going back up in trip. |
The return to 1m4f is a significant plus for AL RIFFA, whose peak form - notably when winning well in a German Group 1 at this trip last summer - gives him solid prospects. He is narrowly preferred to superb moneyspinner Rebel's Romance, who is still high-class as a 7yo notwithstanding his rider's comments about age possibly catching up with him nowadays after his defeat at Meydan in April (still showed very good form then). Al Aasy may claim minor honours ahead of Ghostwriter, who changed hands for £2m earlier in the week and has form prospects if lasting out the 1m4f up in trip. |
Al Riffa |
Rebel's Romance |
Al Riffa |
Rebel's Romance |
Al Aasy |
79 |
8 |
-26.9 |
Burdett Road |
null |
b |
g |
Muhaarar |
Diamond Bangle |
Galileo |
5 |
58.51 |
110 |
null |
S D Bowen |
null |
James Owen |
Good dual-purpose horse for whom 12f on the Flat may be more suitable than the 2m he was below-par over last time; something to find in this company; tongue-tie left off. |
null |
122 |
7 |
2 |
177.73 |
|
|
1 |
52 |
288.24 |
397 |
| 1506613 |
5 |
1 |
4YO plus |
15:05 |
Ascot |
21 Jun 2025 |
Hardwicke Stakes |
£141,775 |
1m 3f 211y |
Good to firm |
null |
Strong |
Always highly regarded by connections, AL RIFFA didn't shape without promise when rallying for fourth in the Prix Ganay. It was only last July when he ran City Of Troy to a length in the Coral Eclipse and, already a Group 1 winner over 1m4f, the son of Wootton Bassett looks the value play in this prestigious contest. Winner of the Breeders' Cup Turf last November and a determined scorer on his return to British shores at York last month, Rebel's Romance should go very close. Now owned by Amo Racing, Ghostwriter remains a capable sort at this level, while Space Legend should improve for going back up in trip. |
The return to 1m4f is a significant plus for AL RIFFA, whose peak form - notably when winning well in a German Group 1 at this trip last summer - gives him solid prospects. He is narrowly preferred to superb moneyspinner Rebel's Romance, who is still high-class as a 7yo notwithstanding his rider's comments about age possibly catching up with him nowadays after his defeat at Meydan in April (still showed very good form then). Al Aasy may claim minor honours ahead of Ghostwriter, who changed hands for £2m earlier in the week and has form prospects if lasting out the 1m4f up in trip. |
Al Riffa |
Rebel's Romance |
Al Riffa |
Rebel's Romance |
Al Aasy |
79 |
4 |
-100.0 |
Candleford |
IRE |
b |
g |
Kingman |
Dorcas Lane |
Norse Dancer |
7 |
58.51 |
110 |
null |
Tom Marquand |
null |
W J Haggas |
C&D handicap winner here in 2022; smart performer but this 7yo has a bit to find here and been off since fourth in this (ran to form) a year ago. |
null |
127 |
9 |
5 |
29.69 |
|
|
2 |
36 |
201.58 |
357 |
| 1506613 |
6 |
1 |
4YO plus |
15:05 |
Ascot |
21 Jun 2025 |
Hardwicke Stakes |
£141,775 |
1m 3f 211y |
Good to firm |
null |
Strong |
Always highly regarded by connections, AL RIFFA didn't shape without promise when rallying for fourth in the Prix Ganay. It was only last July when he ran City Of Troy to a length in the Coral Eclipse and, already a Group 1 winner over 1m4f, the son of Wootton Bassett looks the value play in this prestigious contest. Winner of the Breeders' Cup Turf last November and a determined scorer on his return to British shores at York last month, Rebel's Romance should go very close. Now owned by Amo Racing, Ghostwriter remains a capable sort at this level, while Space Legend should improve for going back up in trip. |
The return to 1m4f is a significant plus for AL RIFFA, whose peak form - notably when winning well in a German Group 1 at this trip last summer - gives him solid prospects. He is narrowly preferred to superb moneyspinner Rebel's Romance, who is still high-class as a 7yo notwithstanding his rider's comments about age possibly catching up with him nowadays after his defeat at Meydan in April (still showed very good form then). Al Aasy may claim minor honours ahead of Ghostwriter, who changed hands for £2m earlier in the week and has form prospects if lasting out the 1m4f up in trip. |
Al Riffa |
Rebel's Romance |
Al Riffa |
Rebel's Romance |
Al Aasy |
79 |
3 |
-2.5 |
Epic Poet |
IRE |
b |
g |
Lope De Vega |
Sagaciously |
Lawman |
6 |
58.51 |
111 |
null |
D Tudhope |
null |
D OMeara |
Ran to form when close second to Rebel's Romance (who conceded 5lb) in messy Group 2 (1m6f) at York latest; ideally needs stiff test at 14f and 2m suits; vulnerable at 12f. |
null |
123 |
3 |
7 |
-54.48 |
|
|
9 |
-25 |
109.8 |
314 |
| 1506613 |
7 |
1 |
4YO plus |
15:05 |
Ascot |
21 Jun 2025 |
Hardwicke Stakes |
£141,775 |
1m 3f 211y |
Good to firm |
null |
Strong |
Always highly regarded by connections, AL RIFFA didn't shape without promise when rallying for fourth in the Prix Ganay. It was only last July when he ran City Of Troy to a length in the Coral Eclipse and, already a Group 1 winner over 1m4f, the son of Wootton Bassett looks the value play in this prestigious contest. Winner of the Breeders' Cup Turf last November and a determined scorer on his return to British shores at York last month, Rebel's Romance should go very close. Now owned by Amo Racing, Ghostwriter remains a capable sort at this level, while Space Legend should improve for going back up in trip. |
The return to 1m4f is a significant plus for AL RIFFA, whose peak form - notably when winning well in a German Group 1 at this trip last summer - gives him solid prospects. He is narrowly preferred to superb moneyspinner Rebel's Romance, who is still high-class as a 7yo notwithstanding his rider's comments about age possibly catching up with him nowadays after his defeat at Meydan in April (still showed very good form then). Al Aasy may claim minor honours ahead of Ghostwriter, who changed hands for £2m earlier in the week and has form prospects if lasting out the 1m4f up in trip. |
Al Riffa |
Rebel's Romance |
Al Riffa |
Rebel's Romance |
Al Aasy |
79 |
2 |
-2.5 |
Ghostwriter |
IRE |
b |
c |
Invincible Spirit |
Moorside |
Champs Elysees |
4 |
58.51 |
118 |
null |
D Egan |
null |
C G Cox |
Bit below-par last time and winless since 2yo days; however, he has some very good form in Gr 1s at up to 10.3f and leading player if - and it is an 'if' - stamina lasts out up in trip. |
null |
130 |
7 |
9 |
-79.15 |
|
|
8 |
0 |
0.0 |
295 |
| 1506613 |
8 |
1 |
4YO plus |
15:05 |
Ascot |
21 Jun 2025 |
Hardwicke Stakes |
£141,775 |
1m 3f 211y |
Good to firm |
null |
Strong |
Always highly regarded by connections, AL RIFFA didn't shape without promise when rallying for fourth in the Prix Ganay. It was only last July when he ran City Of Troy to a length in the Coral Eclipse and, already a Group 1 winner over 1m4f, the son of Wootton Bassett looks the value play in this prestigious contest. Winner of the Breeders' Cup Turf last November and a determined scorer on his return to British shores at York last month, Rebel's Romance should go very close. Now owned by Amo Racing, Ghostwriter remains a capable sort at this level, while Space Legend should improve for going back up in trip. |
The return to 1m4f is a significant plus for AL RIFFA, whose peak form - notably when winning well in a German Group 1 at this trip last summer - gives him solid prospects. He is narrowly preferred to superb moneyspinner Rebel's Romance, who is still high-class as a 7yo notwithstanding his rider's comments about age possibly catching up with him nowadays after his defeat at Meydan in April (still showed very good form then). Al Aasy may claim minor honours ahead of Ghostwriter, who changed hands for £2m earlier in the week and has form prospects if lasting out the 1m4f up in trip. |
Al Riffa |
Rebel's Romance |
Al Riffa |
Rebel's Romance |
Al Aasy |
79 |
6 |
-26.9 |
Palladium |
GER |
b |
c |
Gleneagles |
Path Wind |
Anabaa |
4 |
58.51 |
111 |
null |
R L Moore |
null |
J T Gosden |
Encouraging third in Listed race when run was probably needed at Goodwood (led); unproven on fast ground; German Derby winner last year; needs a career-best for sure. |
null |
123 |
9 |
8 |
-66.73 |
|
|
3 |
25 |
166.52 |
298 |
| 1506613 |
9 |
1 |
4YO plus |
15:05 |
Ascot |
21 Jun 2025 |
Hardwicke Stakes |
£141,775 |
1m 3f 211y |
Good to firm |
null |
Strong |
Always highly regarded by connections, AL RIFFA didn't shape without promise when rallying for fourth in the Prix Ganay. It was only last July when he ran City Of Troy to a length in the Coral Eclipse and, already a Group 1 winner over 1m4f, the son of Wootton Bassett looks the value play in this prestigious contest. Winner of the Breeders' Cup Turf last November and a determined scorer on his return to British shores at York last month, Rebel's Romance should go very close. Now owned by Amo Racing, Ghostwriter remains a capable sort at this level, while Space Legend should improve for going back up in trip. |
The return to 1m4f is a significant plus for AL RIFFA, whose peak form - notably when winning well in a German Group 1 at this trip last summer - gives him solid prospects. He is narrowly preferred to superb moneyspinner Rebel's Romance, who is still high-class as a 7yo notwithstanding his rider's comments about age possibly catching up with him nowadays after his defeat at Meydan in April (still showed very good form then). Al Aasy may claim minor honours ahead of Ghostwriter, who changed hands for £2m earlier in the week and has form prospects if lasting out the 1m4f up in trip. |
Al Riffa |
Rebel's Romance |
Al Riffa |
Rebel's Romance |
Al Aasy |
79 |
11 |
70.7 |
Rebel's Romance |
IRE |
b |
g |
Dubawi |
Minidress |
Street Cry |
7 |
58.51 |
123 |
null |
W Buick |
null |
C Appleby |
Winner of seven Gr 1s in a glittering career; won messy Gr 2 at York (14f) last time; probably best at 12f; 7yo is very reliable and the one to beat on form, albeit not by all that much. |
null |
135 |
8 |
1 |
249.43 |
|
|
5 |
10 |
210.99 |
396 |
| 1506613 |
10 |
1 |
4YO plus |
15:05 |
Ascot |
21 Jun 2025 |
Hardwicke Stakes |
£141,775 |
1m 3f 211y |
Good to firm |
null |
Strong |
Always highly regarded by connections, AL RIFFA didn't shape without promise when rallying for fourth in the Prix Ganay. It was only last July when he ran City Of Troy to a length in the Coral Eclipse and, already a Group 1 winner over 1m4f, the son of Wootton Bassett looks the value play in this prestigious contest. Winner of the Breeders' Cup Turf last November and a determined scorer on his return to British shores at York last month, Rebel's Romance should go very close. Now owned by Amo Racing, Ghostwriter remains a capable sort at this level, while Space Legend should improve for going back up in trip. |
The return to 1m4f is a significant plus for AL RIFFA, whose peak form - notably when winning well in a German Group 1 at this trip last summer - gives him solid prospects. He is narrowly preferred to superb moneyspinner Rebel's Romance, who is still high-class as a 7yo notwithstanding his rider's comments about age possibly catching up with him nowadays after his defeat at Meydan in April (still showed very good form then). Al Aasy may claim minor honours ahead of Ghostwriter, who changed hands for £2m earlier in the week and has form prospects if lasting out the 1m4f up in trip. |
Al Riffa |
Rebel's Romance |
Al Riffa |
Rebel's Romance |
Al Aasy |
79 |
1 |
-2.5 |
Space Legend |
IRE |
b |
g |
Sea The Stars |
Newton's Angel |
Dark Angel |
4 |
58.51 |
111 |
p1 |
James Doyle |
null |
W J Haggas |
Too fresh over an inadequate 10.3f at Chester last time on seasonal debut; cheekpieces first time and return to 12f a plus but needs a notable career-best. |
Wearing cheek pieces for the first time |
126 |
5 |
null |
null |
|
|
11 |
-57 |
404.17 |
332 |
| 1506613 |
11 |
1 |
4YO plus |
15:05 |
Ascot |
21 Jun 2025 |
Hardwicke Stakes |
£141,775 |
1m 3f 211y |
Good to firm |
null |
Strong |
Always highly regarded by connections, AL RIFFA didn't shape without promise when rallying for fourth in the Prix Ganay. It was only last July when he ran City Of Troy to a length in the Coral Eclipse and, already a Group 1 winner over 1m4f, the son of Wootton Bassett looks the value play in this prestigious contest. Winner of the Breeders' Cup Turf last November and a determined scorer on his return to British shores at York last month, Rebel's Romance should go very close. Now owned by Amo Racing, Ghostwriter remains a capable sort at this level, while Space Legend should improve for going back up in trip. |
The return to 1m4f is a significant plus for AL RIFFA, whose peak form - notably when winning well in a German Group 1 at this trip last summer - gives him solid prospects. He is narrowly preferred to superb moneyspinner Rebel's Romance, who is still high-class as a 7yo notwithstanding his rider's comments about age possibly catching up with him nowadays after his defeat at Meydan in April (still showed very good form then). Al Aasy may claim minor honours ahead of Ghostwriter, who changed hands for £2m earlier in the week and has form prospects if lasting out the 1m4f up in trip. |
Al Riffa |
Rebel's Romance |
Al Riffa |
Rebel's Romance |
Al Aasy |
79 |
5 |
-2.5 |
Sunway |
FR |
b |
c |
Galiway |
Kensea |
Kendargent |
4 |
58.51 |
112 |
t |
Oisin Murphy |
null |
D Menuisier |
Made the frame in two Classics last season and each-way claims on that form in blinkers now; may not relish fast ground though and hasn't fired as yet this season. |
Wearing a tonguestrap |
122 |
6 |
10 |
-138.1 |
|
|
12 |
-133 |
411.67 |
266 |
| 1506613 |
12 |
1 |
4YO plus |
15:05 |
Ascot |
21 Jun 2025 |
Hardwicke Stakes |
£141,775 |
1m 3f 211y |
Good to firm |
null |
Strong |
Always highly regarded by connections, AL RIFFA didn't shape without promise when rallying for fourth in the Prix Ganay. It was only last July when he ran City Of Troy to a length in the Coral Eclipse and, already a Group 1 winner over 1m4f, the son of Wootton Bassett looks the value play in this prestigious contest. Winner of the Breeders' Cup Turf last November and a determined scorer on his return to British shores at York last month, Rebel's Romance should go very close. Now owned by Amo Racing, Ghostwriter remains a capable sort at this level, while Space Legend should improve for going back up in trip. |
The return to 1m4f is a significant plus for AL RIFFA, whose peak form - notably when winning well in a German Group 1 at this trip last summer - gives him solid prospects. He is narrowly preferred to superb moneyspinner Rebel's Romance, who is still high-class as a 7yo notwithstanding his rider's comments about age possibly catching up with him nowadays after his defeat at Meydan in April (still showed very good form then). Al Aasy may claim minor honours ahead of Ghostwriter, who changed hands for £2m earlier in the week and has form prospects if lasting out the 1m4f up in trip. |
Al Riffa |
Rebel's Romance |
Al Riffa |
Rebel's Romance |
Al Aasy |
79 |
12 |
82.5 |
Tabletalk |
IRE |
b |
c |
Camelot |
Dillydallydo |
Holy Roman Emperor |
4 |
58.51 |
110 |
null |
Rossa Ryan |
null |
Tom Clover |
Ran to form when second in Gr 3 at Newbury (12f, good to firm) latest; something to find on balance. |
null |
122 |
8 |
6 |
-22.97 |
|
|
10 |
-43 |
188.57 |
314 |