15:05 Royal Ascot

Friday 20 June 2025

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Commonwealth Cup (Group 1)

Off time: 15:07 | Winning time: 1m 12.03s

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(5)

Ain't Nobody²⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: T Eaves| T: K A Ryan| OR: 103| C

50/1

Landed 5f Listed Windsor Castle here last year and has bettered that form this spring when third in Pavilion here and fifth of 9 to Symbol of Honour in Sandy Lane Stakes at Haydock. Not ruled out for last year's winning yard.

Form: 1166-35

(14)

Arabie¹⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: C Lee| T: K R Burke| OR: 104| D

200/1

Won a pair of 6f Group races at Chantilly last summer. Also a good fourth in the Morny at Deauville in August but not quite at that level this term, blinkered when fourth in listed race at Chantilly (6f, good) 19 days ago. Faces an uphill task.

Form: 114-454

(20)

Arizona Blaze²⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: D Egan| T: A Murray| OR: 110| D

28/1

Useful and consistent juvenile who has taken his form up another notch this year, winning a 5f Dundalk conditions event and 5.5 Chantilly Group 3. Only sixth of 9 to Symbol of Honour in Sandy Lane Stakes at Haydock (6f, good to firm) 27 days ago so needs to bounce back.

Form: 42-1316

(13)

Berkshire Whisper³⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: K Shoemark| T: A M Balding| OR: 98| D

100/1

Bagged a third win on AW in 6f handicap at Newcastle in April. Backed it up with a good fourth of 10 to Symbol of Honour in listed race at Newbury (6f, firm) 34 days ago. Plenty to find on form here though.

Form: 21114

(12)

Big Mojo²⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Hollie Doyle| T: M Appleby| OR: 108| CD

14/1

Landed Pavilion over C&D in April from Diablo Rojo and Ain't Nobody and followed it with a respectable 1½ lengths fourth of 9 to Symbol of Honour in Sandy Lane Stakes at Haydock (6f, good to firm) 27 days ago, conceding first run. Possibilities.

Form: 1424-14

(3)

Diablo Rojo^t,v1⁵¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Rossa Ryan| T: Raphael Freire| OR: 105| D

50/1

Dual 6f winner who arrives on the up, a very good ½-length second of 10 to Big Mojo in Pavilion over C&D in April. Not ruled out with visor added.

Form: 16-142

(22)

Ides Of March³⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: W M Lordan| T: A P O'Brien| OR: 107| BF| D

16/1

Dual 6f winner as a juvenile who has matched that form this year, a good 1¾ lengths second of 10 to Symbol of Honour in listed race at Newbury (6f, firm) 34 days ago. In the mix again.

Form: 3117-22

(15)

Jonquil⁴⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: C Soumillon| T: A M Balding| OR: 115

9/2

Debut winner for Sir Michael Stoute last August. Much improved for current yard this term, landing Greenham Stakes at Newbury before an excellent head second of 16 to Henri Matisse in Poule d'Essai des Poulains at Longchamp. Merits serious consideration back in trip.

Form: 16-12

(19)

Shadow Of Light^t⁴⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: W Buick| T: C Appleby| OR: 120| D

6/4

One of last season's leading 2-y-os, winning the Middle Park and Dewhurst at Newmarket. Resumed with a very good length third of 11 to Ruling Court in 2000 Guineas at Newmarket. Speedy sort who rates a big player back down in trip.

Form: 11211-3

(8)

Soldier's Heart^t¹⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Callum Shepherd| T: S & E Crisford| OR: 104| BF| D

150/1

A three-time 5f/6f winner at 2yrs and he returned with a respectable 5 lengths fifth of 10 to Rayevka in listed race at Chantilly (6f, good) 19 days ago. This demands a lot more however.

Form: 21811-5

(9)

Strong Warrior¹⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: O J Orr| T: R A Fahey| OR: 95| BF| D

80/1

Improving son of Mehmas who bagged 6f novice at Pontefract in April. Excellent second of 9 in handicap at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 18 days ago. Has more to offer but this is a difficult ask.

Form: 1-12

(11)

Whistlejacket³³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: R L Moore| T: A P O'Brien| OR: 112| BF| D

12/1

Smart colt won 3 times at 2 yrs, notably July Stakes at Newmarket and Prix Morny at Deauville. Defied Group 1 penalty in listed race at Navan on return and not discredited when 2¾ lengths second of 6 to Babouche in Lacken Stakes at Naas (5.9f) 33 days ago. Considered.

Form: 2125-12

(4)

Arabian Dusk²⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: Harry Davies| T: S & E Crisford| OR: 106| BF| D

50/1

Won the Group 2 Duchess of Cambridge at Newmarket last July and also third in the Cheveley Park there. Got right back on track when a short-head second of 9 to Symbol of Honour in Sandy Lane Stakes at Haydock (6f, good to firm) 27 days ago. Enters calculations.

Form: 173-452

(18)

Babouche^t³³

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: C T Keane| T: G M Lyons| OR: 113| D

13/2

Won first 3 starts at 2, notably Group 1 Phoenix at the Curragh, and she easily resumed winning ways in Lacken Stakes at Naas (5.9f, good) 33 days ago by 2¾ lengths from Whistlejacket, impressing with how she went through the race before quickly settling matters when asked. Leading player.

Form: 1114-41

(16)

Carla Ridge³³

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: C D Hayes| T: E & P Harty| OR: 101| D

125/1

Landed 6f Naas maiden in September and much improved this season, 2¾ lengths third of 6 to Babouche in Lacken Stakes at Naas (5.9f, good) 33 days ago. Needs another step forward here though.

Form: 01-43

(17)

Lady With The Lamp⁵⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: D McMonagle| T: J P O'Brien| OR: 102| D

33/1

Useful filly who went 2-2 this year in 12-runner listed race at Chelmsford City (6f) 50 days ago by neck from Hold A Dream. No forlorn hope.

Form: 6318-11

(10)

Rayevka¹⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: M Barzalona| T: F Graffard| OR: 110| D

20/1

Smart French filly who comes here on the back of victory in 10-runner listed race at Chantilly (6f, good) 19 days ago by 3 lengths from Apollo Fountain. Shouldn't be underestimated.

Form: 216-41

(7)

Sayidah Dariyan³⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: Billy Loughnane| T: R Hughes| OR: 101| D

66/1

Progressive type who resumed with win in 6f conditions event at Chelmsford City in April. Very good 2 lengths third of 10 to Symbol of Honour in listed race at Newbury (6f) 34 days ago. This demands a clear personal best though.

Form: 316-13

(2)

Shisospicy^b1,t1⁴¹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: Oisin Murphy| T: J D Angelo| OR: 106| D

10/1

Smart filly who easily completed a hat-trick in 13-runner Grade 3 event at Churchill Downs (5.5f, firm) 41 days ago by 4¼ lengths from Kilwin. This US raider can't be dismissed.

Form: 13-2111

(6)

Sky Majesty⁶³

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: Tom Marquand| T: W J Haggas| OR: 110| BF| D

33/1

Went unbeaten in three runs at 2yrs, signing off with success in 6f Group 2 at Chantilly. Below-par third of 7 to Sayidah Dariyan in conditions stakes at Chelmsford City (6f) 63 days ago so needs to bounce back.

Form: 111-3

(1)

Time For Sandals³⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: R Kingscote| T: Harry Eustace| OR: 105| D

25/1

Winless since her debut but she advanced her form when a head second of 8 to Woodshauna in Prix Texanita at Chantilly (6f, good to soft) 35 days ago. More is required here however.

Form: 132-32

Non-Runners

(21)

Leovanni²⁰

Weight: 8-13| Age: 3

T: K R Burke J: James Doyle

Forecasts

Shadow Of Light (6/4), Jonquil (9/2), Babouche (13/2), Shisospicy (10/1), Whistlejacket (12/1), Big Mojo (14/1), Ides Of March (16/1), Rayevka (20/1), Time For Sandals (25/1), Arizona Blaze (28/1), Sky Majesty (33/1), Lady With The Lamp (33/1), Leovanni (33/1), Ain't Nobody (50/1), Arabian Dusk (50/1), Diablo Rojo (50/1), Sayidah Dariyan (66/1), Strong Warrior (80/1), Berkshire Whisper (100/1), Carla Ridge (125/1), Soldier's Heart (150/1), Arabie (200/1)

Charlie Appleby's SHADOW OF LIGHT met with defeat for just the second time when third to stablemate Ruling Court in the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket but is fancied to resume winning ways with this drop back in trip a likely plus for last year's Middle Park winner. Speedy Irish filly Babouche easily bagged the Lacken Stakes at Naas last time so rates a big threat though, while Poule d'Essai des Poulins runner-up Jonquil and US raider Shisospicy both command plenty of respect too.