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Monday 31 October 2022

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Raven Roofing Floodlit Stakes (Listed)

Off time: 16:14 | Winning time: 2m 35.62s

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(9)

Berkshire Rocco³⁸⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 9-6| J: Jason Watson| T: A M Balding| OR: 108WS

25/1

Smart gelding but not seen since finishing down the field in Long Distance Cup at Ascot last October. Has had wind surgery. Betting perhaps the best guide to expectations on this first AW outing.

Form: 421/220-

(1)

Candleford³⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: Cieren Fallon| T: W J Haggas| OR: 110| CD

9/4

Progressive at 3 and took another sizeable step forward when easily landing Duke of Edinburgh on Royal Ascot reappearance. Returned to that level when 1½ lengths third to Hamish in Cumberland Lodge back at Ascot last month. Has won over C&D. Major player.

Form: 1-18043

(5)

Felix^t⁶⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 9-6| J: N Callan| T: M Botti| OR: 102| C

28/1

Useful gelding. Course winner. Six wins from 21 Flat runs. Creditable 6¾ lengths fourth of 8 to Cresta in listed race at Windsor (11.5f, good, 22/1) 65 days ago.

Form: 33-5844

(3)

King Of The South^v²¹⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-6| J: Callum Shepherd| T: W J Knight| OR: 102| D

40/1

Has progressed into a smart performer on AW, although not at his best when sixth in a course listed in March. Not seen since so his peak fitness has to be taken on trust.

Form: 11-1246

(7)

Stowell^t¹²⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: David Probert| T: G Boughey| OR: 104| DWS

40/1

Smart gelding. 4¼ lengths third of 4 to Rebel's Romance in listed race at Newmarket (1½m, good, 11/4) in June. Off 128 days. First run for yard after leaving John & Thady Gosden. Interesting runner.

Form: 35-3463

(2)

Warren Point⁴⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: James Doyle| T: C Appleby| OR: 104| BF

6/4

Won Glorious Goodwood handicap in July. Advanced his form again when third of 13 in handicap at Newbury (1¼m, good) 44 days ago. Can make his mark at a higher level.

Form: 11213

(8)

Wild Crusade^b²⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: Jim Crowley| T: C Appleby| OR: 104| CD

7/2

Smart gelding. Pair of C&D wins earlier in year. Also scored at Ascot in July and very good second of 16 in ultra-competitive Old Rowley Cup (handicap) at Newmarket (1½m) 24 days ago. Can make presence felt.

Form: 121082

(6)

Rousay²⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 8-12| J: S M Levey| T: R Hannon| OR: 102

33/1

Listed winner at Salisbury in August and just as good when second at Goodwood the following month (both 1¼m). Respectable seventh of 13 in Newmarket Group 3 latest. First attempt at 1½m and shapes as if it may suit her.

Form: 422127

(4)

Royal Scandal³⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 8-9| J: Daniel Muscutt| T: J R Fanshawe| OR: 89| CD

14/1

Looked smart prospect when scoring on debut at Newcastle in May and comfortably notched a second win in C&D novice in August. Disappointing when stepped up to Group 3 level at Newmarket latest but she's better than that.

Form: 1318

Forecasts

Warren Point (6/4), Candleford (9/4), Wild Crusade (7/2), Royal Scandal (14/1), Berkshire Rocco (25/1), Felix (28/1), Rousay (33/1), King Of The South (40/1), Stowell (40/1)

A good renewal of this listed prize. C&D winner CANDLEFORD was back to his best when third in Group 3 company at Ascot last month and is taken to fend off a strong 3-y-o contingent, headed by Charlie Appleby pair Warren Point and Wild Crusade. Stowell is another interesting contender on first outing for the George Boughey stable.