15:40 Newmarket

Saturday 30 April 2022

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Qipco 2000 Guineas Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series)

Off time: 15:42 | Winning time: 1m 36.27s

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(7)

Berkshire Shadow²⁰³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: Jason Watson| T: A M Balding| OR: 110

80/1

Won his first 2 starts, including the Coventry at Royal Ascot, and signed off with a fair run behind Native Trail in the Dewhurst here when fitted with a tongue tie. Should stay 1m this year but surely up against it in this.

Form: 11274-

(5)

Boundless Ocean²⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: K J Manning| T: J S Bolger| OR: 99| BF

80/1

Off the mark in 10f Leopardstown maiden earlier this month. Represents last year's winning connections but has a mountain to climb on form to get competitive.

Form: 245-21

(13)

Checkandchallenge¹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: D Tudhope| T: W J Knight| OR: 108| D

33/1

Has made the perfect start on AW, following up his Wolverhampton debut success in 1m listed Newcastle contest a fortnight ago, looking a good prospect as he got on top under a hands-and-heels ride from this jockey. Switches to turf with more to come.

Form: 1-1

(1)

Coroebus²⁰³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: James Doyle| T: C Appleby| OR: 115| CD

5/1

Progressive 2-y-o, winning on the July Course on debut and bouncing back from a narrow defeat to Royal Patronage in the Royal Lodge with an impressive victory in C&D Autumn Stakes in October, coming from last to first and readily going clear. Stablemate of Native Trail and just as exciting.

Form: 121-

(14)

Dubawi Legend^t1¹⁷⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: Tom Marquand| T: H Palmer| OR: 115

33/1

Impressive 5-length winner on debut at Doncaster (7f) last summer and much improved in defeat when second to Native Trail in the Dewhurst here in October, overhauled inside the final furlong. Well held at the Breeders' Cup meeting final start but should stay 1m this year and tongue tied on return.

Form: 1320-

(10)

Eydon¹⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: David Egan| T: R Varian| OR: 109| BF| C

33/1

Much improved on first go on turf when running away with 9f Feilden Stakes under this rider here 16 days ago, smooth headway out wide over 2f out having been waited with. Should have even more to offer and has place claims for sure.

Form: 3-21

(8)

Light Infantry¹⁸⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: J P Spencer| T: D M Simcock| OR: 107

50/1

Unbeaten in 2 runs in the autumn and plenty to like about his wins under this rider, still showing the odd sign of greenness but relishing the test as he got up late in the Horris Hill (7f, heavy) at Newbury. 1m sure to suit and he could ruffle a few feathers if ready to roll.

Form: 11-

(12)

Lusail¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: P J Dobbs| T: R Hannon| OR: 113

80/1

Dual Group 2 winner over 6f at 2 yrs, including the Gimcrack at York, and returned with a pleasing effort behind Perfect Power in the Greenham at Newbury, taking second close home. Worth a shot at this, although he may prove best over shorter trips.

Form: 31114-2

(4)

Luxembourg¹⁸⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: R L Moore| T: A P O'Brien| OR: 115| D

9/2

Unbeaten at 2 yrs, signing off with a ready victory in the Futurity at Doncaster, getting to the front easily and doing no more than required. Stable's last 2 winners of that race went on to take this, while this one's sire Camelot also followed the same path. Ticks plenty of boxes.

Form: 111-

(15)

Native Trail¹⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: W Buick| T: C Appleby| OR: 122| CD

5/4

Unbeaten in 5 starts, looking all class as a juvenile (snug winner of the Dewhurst here), while he made a highly satisfactory return in the Craven over C&D, again proving very strong at the finish. Seems sure to relish the demands of this race and is very hard to get away from.

Form: 1111-1

(3)

Perfect Power¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: C Soumillon| T: R A Fahey| OR: 115| C

16/1

Won the Norfolk at Royal Ascot and ended his 2-y-o campaign with victories in the Prix Morny and Middle Park. Made it 3-3 under Soumillion with a comfortable success in the Greenham at Newbury on return, well on top from Lusail. Should stay 1m and place claims for sure.

Form: 11511-1

(11)

Point Lonsdale²³⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: L Dettori| T: A P O'Brien| OR: 114| BF

11/2

Won his first 4 starts over 7f last year before finding just Native Trail too good in the National Stakes at the Curragh, having no answer to his turn of foot. Remains with potential, not least over 1m and beyond, and just the type to make his mark at the top level this term.

Form: 11112-

(6)

Royal Patronage¹⁸⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: Jason Hart| T: C & M Johnston| OR: 113| CD

33/1

Struck into in the Futurity when last seen but on a steep upward curve before that, winning the Acomb at York and Royal Lodge over C&D, snatching victory on the post from Coroebus here. Bit more to find on his return but certainly worth a crack at this.

Form: 521118-

(9)

Tacarib Bay¹⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: S M Levey| T: R Hannon| OR: 103| BF

125/1

Seen just twice since his successful debut at Haydock last spring, chasing home Light Infantry in the Horris Hill and not beaten far in the Free Handicap here on return. Didn't look at home on this track then though and he'll need to improve plenty up in trip just to grab some of the minor money.

Form: 13-2

(2)

The Wizard Of Eye¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: J F Egan| T: J S Moore| OR: 107

200/1

Has been highly tried since winning at Newbury (6f) last summer, finishing down the field in the Greenham a fortnight ago, and this is his toughest ask yet.

Form: 1355-75

Forecasts

Native Trail (5/4), Luxembourg (9/2), Coroebus (5/1), Point Lonsdale (11/2), Perfect Power (16/1), Eydon (33/1), Royal Patronage (33/1), Checkandchallenge (33/1), Dubawi Legend (33/1), Light Infantry (50/1), Berkshire Shadow (80/1), Lusail (80/1), Boundless Ocean (80/1), Tacarib Bay (125/1), The Wizard Of Eye (200/1)

Timeform's three leading juveniles of last year line up in the first Classic of 2022 and it's hard to look beyond NATIVE TRAIL after his pleasing return in the Craven. That took his unbeaten run to 5 and he looks set to improve again, with a well-run Guineas sure to suit him. Aidan O'Brien seeks a remarkable sixth winner since 2012, with Luxembourg following the same route as several others before him, including his sire. Coroebus, a stablemate of the selection, is exciting and highly respected.