 finished last season with a brace of wins and he looked very good when stepped up to 1m for the first time when successful at York in May. He hit the line very strongly that day, so it was no surprise to see him go off second favourite for the Britannia Stakes at Royal Ascot. Sadly, it didn't go to plan. After moving smoothly into a challenging position in the far-side group, he then went almost diagonally across to the stands' side losing all momentum. This should pan out better for Ralph Beckett's hope. Have 2pts win at 13-2. There's plenty of overnight rain forecast for York and that will suit ISLA KAI (2.00). He's won five times from six races when there's soft in the official going description, with the most recent of those victories coming at Ripon in April. Things haven't gone to plan in three starts since but there were reasons for those below-par efforts. If it does rain overnight he would have a great chance, especially as he might get an easy time on the lead. Have 3pts each-way at 11-1. Several bookies are paying out on four places. French import MILLEBOSC (3.10) will also appreciate every drop of rain in the John Smith's Cup. He looks to have been lined up for this race by his trainer William Haggas, who has lifted this trophy on three occasions. There's no doubting his class. He finished third in the 2021 French Derby and he has been gelded since getting caught wide on Lingfield's all-weather track on his debut for his new yard in November. There's a fair chance he could just be too well handicapped for the rest to cope with. Have 2pts each-way at 9-1. Several bookies are going six places, with Sky Bet stretching to seven. There's a competitive card at Ascot where I'm not giving up on RAASEL (1.45). A lack of early pace due){kind=link}
Quantum Impact is selected to atone for a disappointing Royal Ascot run while Isla Kai is one who should appreciate softening conditions at York
TAKE a Quantum leap on the final day of Newmarket’s July Meeting.
QUANTUM IMPACT (2.50) finished last season with a brace of wins and he looked very good when stepped up to 1m for the first time when successful at York in May.
He hit the line very strongly that day, so it was no surprise to see him go off second favourite for the Britannia Stakes at Royal Ascot.
Sadly, it didn’t go to plan. After moving smoothly into a challenging position in the far-side group, he then went almost diagonally across to the stands’ side losing all momentum.