Ladbrokes Magnolia Stakes (Listed)

Off time: 13:46 | Winning time: 2m 5.39s

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Faylaq^t1²⁵¹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-0| J: R Kingscote| T: W J Haggas| OR: 105| C

11/4

Big improver in handicaps as a 3-y-o and looked up to this level in a couple of starts last summer. Tongue strap on 1st time. Could resume progress.

Form: 1214/66-

(2)

Global Giant³⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 9-0| J: R Havlin| T: J & T Gosden| OR: 113| D

8/15

Smart horse. Two wins from 4 runs last year, including listed race at Newbury. Below par in Saudi Cup 5 weeks ago but this looks a good opportunity to get back on track.

Form: 14132-0

(1)

Sky Defender²⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-0| J: F Norton| T: C & M Johnston| OR: 105| C| D

14/1

Smart horse. Course winner. Three wins from 15 runs last year. Twelve runs since last win in 2020. 9/2, sixth of 7 in handicap at this C&D 24 days ago. Type to bounce back and likely pace angle.

Form: 226-326

(3)

Stormy Antarctic^t1¹⁴⁷

Age: 8| Weight: 9-0| J: L Morris| T: E Walker| OR: 110WS

12/1

Smart gelding, though not as consistent last season. Off 147 days. Back up in trip and tongue strap on 1st time. Rare outing on AW.

Form: 452768-

(5)

War Leader²³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-0| J: M Harley| T: Jane Chapple-Hyam| OR: 74

100/1

Fairly useful colt. Seventh of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f, 8/1) 23 days ago. Plenty to find at this level.

Form: 43542-7

Forecasts

Global Giant (8/15), Faylaq (11/4), Stormy Antarctic (12/1), Sky Defender (14/1), War Leader (100/1)

GLOBAL GIANT didn't seem to take to the dirt in the Saudi Cup 5 weeks ago but this surface won't be a problem and this looks a good opportunity for him to resume winning ways. Faylaq was seen out only twice last season but he has a progressive profile so may emerge as the biggest threat.