Shadwell Joel Stakes (Group 2)

Off time: 15:35 | Winning time: 1m 35.6s

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(3)

Benbatl^t³³⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-4| J: Oisin Murphy| T: S bin Suroor| OR: 123

4/1

A stellar performer, landing Group Ones in Dubai and Australia. Last seen finishing honourable second behind Winx in the Cox Plate last October and dangerous to rule, especially as he can go well fresh.

Form: 101512-

(5)

Zaaki³⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: R L Moore| T: Sir Michael Stoute| OR: 113| D

8/1

Maintained a high level throughout the season and got back on the winning keel with good success in the Group 3 Strensall Stakes at York (1m) last time. Usually gives his running and that puts him bang in the mix.

Form: 7-11271

(7)

Anna Nerium³³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-1| J: Tom Marquand| T: R Hannon| OR: 107| C

33/1

Established herself as a fine performer at Group 3 level but some uninspiring efforts of late, including ninth in Supreme Stakes (7f) last time out. This looks a tough ask.

Form: 821659

(2)

Happy Power³⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: James Doyle| T: A M Balding| OR: 115| D

15/2

Last win came in York Listed race (1m) in June. Fourth in the Sussex Stakes two starts ago before 1L defeat in the Group Two Celebration Mile at Goodwood (1m) on latest start. Them efforts merit place claims.

Form: 131743

(4)

King Of Comedy³⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: L Dettori| T: J & T Gosden| OR: 118| D

6/5

Rates as one of the top mile prospects after Sandown Listed victory followed by narrow second in St James's Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot. Too keen in the Juddmonte International last time but every chance back at this trip.

Form: 12-1124

(6)

Uae Jewel¹⁴⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: Andrea Atzeni| T: R Varian| OR: 108| CD

4/1

Made an impressive debut over C&D back in April before maintaining unbeaten record with success in 1m2f Newmarket Stakes on 2000 Guineas Day. Off since and back down in trip but still rates as an exciting prospect.

Form: 11

Non-Runners

(1)

Pogo²⁰

Weight: 9-0| Age: 3

T: C Hills J: Non Runner

Forecasts

King Of Comedy (6/5), Benbatl (4/1), Uae Jewel (4/1), Happy Power (15/2), Zaaki (8/1), Pogo (25/1), Anna Nerium (33/1)

KING OF COMEDY sets the form standard based on his encouraging efforts in Group Ones this season and while this looks a prep race ahead of a tilt at some top miles races in the autumn, he looks to have a class edge over his field which should set him in good stead for this. Zaaki has rarely disappointed this season and should give another bold account at this level, while Benbatl may strip fitter for this run but should run on for the places with Happy Power, who rarely runs a bad race.