15:00 York

Friday 22 August 2025

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Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Gimcrack Stakes (Group 2) (In Honour Of Tom Lacy)

Off time: 15:00 | Winning time: 1m 9.79s

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Comical Point⁴³

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: Oisin Murphy| T: A M Balding| OR: 95

10/1

Blue Point colt who made a winning start in uncomplicated fashion in maiden at Salisbury prior to excellent fifth in the Norfolk (5f) at Royal Ascot. Did too much too soon upped to this trip in July Stakes at Newmarket since and worth another chance.

Form: 156

(1)

Do Or Do Not^p1²⁴

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: Tom Marquand| T: E Walker| OR: 105

2/1

Maiden but a useful one, placed in the Coventry at Royal Ascot, July Stakes at Newmarket and Vintage at Goodwood last 3 starts. Looks the one to beat on form and first-time headgear could help.

Form: 02223

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Egoli²²

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: Rossa Ryan| T: R M Beckett| OR: 93| CD

5/1

No Nay Never colt who built on debut promise when landing C&D maiden. Progressed again when following up in decisive fashion under a penalty at Newbury and best not judged on Richmond run when first home in group. Remains with potential.

Form: 5116

(8)

Irish Fighter³⁴

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: M Barzalona| T: I Mohammed| OR: 87

22/1

Profitable colt who came in a good ninth in Norfolk at Royal Ascot before landing the odds in 5f Windsor maiden. Decent fifth in Super Sprint at Newbury since but needs to improve a chunk to figure.

Form: 2915

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Lifeplan²⁸

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: Zak Wheatley| T: D Carroll| D

13/2

€85,000 foal, €165,000 yearling. Kodi Bear colt. Asserted from a trio of previous winners when making a winning start in Thirsk novice 4 weeks ago. Sure to progress so not taken lightly up in class.

Form: 1

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Reciprocated²⁸

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: C Lee| T: K R Burke| OR: 99| D

7/1

Havana Grey colt who looked a smart prospect when winning 6f novices at Nottingham (good to soft) and Carlisle (soft) in June. Disappointed in the Pat Eddery at Ascot 4 weeks ago but dangerous to dismiss given earlier promise.

Form: 116

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Rock On Thunder³⁵

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: K Stott| T: K A Ryan| OR: 95| D

7/2

Night of Thunder colt who is bred to be smart and made the perfect start at Leicester (6f) in May. Took a small step forward when 6¼ lengths ninth of 20 in Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot and beaten only by a smart prospect in listed race at Newbury 5 weeks ago. Not taken lightly.

Form: 192

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Yorkshire Puds²⁴

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: Jason Hart| T: M Appleby

80/1

£105,000 Mehmas colt who showed ability without being given an overly hard time in 6f Pontefract novice. However, went backwards in Goodwood maiden since and hard to recommend in this company.

Form: 30

Forecasts

Do Or Do Not (2/1), Rock On Thunder (7/2), Egoli (5/1), Lifeplan (13/2), Reciprocated (7/1), Comical Point (10/1), Irish Fighter (22/1), Yorkshire Puds (80/1)

An ordinary renewal and a good opportunity for DO OR DO NOT to open his account having been placed in better races than this on his last 3 starts. Lifeplan looked a good prospect when making a winning debut at Thirsk and arguably has the most potential, while Egoli is worth another chance having not been seen to best effect in the Richmond at Goodwood.