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16:20 Ascot

Britannia Stakes Heritage Handicap (straight) (Class 2)

  • 30 Runners
  • Distance: 1m
  • Going: Good to Firm
  • Surface: Turf
  • £100,000 added
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 1m 40.31s
  • Off Time: 16:28:06
  • 30 Ran
1
Silk -
20/1

    3
    Silk -
    16/1

      4
      Silk -
      1(18)
      Silk - Purple, Pink stars on sleeves

      Shampagne

      35 D
      40/1
      • Form 17-6223
      • Age 3
      • Weight 9-7
      • Official Rating 103

      held up in rear centre group, under pressure over 2f out, kept on from over 1f out, never dangerous

      2(20)
      Silk - Dark Blue
      • Form 24-131
      • Age 3
      • Weight 9-5
      • Official Rating 101

      tracked leaders centre group, ridden and weakened quickly over 3f out

      3(26)
      Silk - Royal Blue, Yellow chevron, Yellow cap, Royal Blue spots
      • Form 21-11
      • Age 3
      • Weight 9-1
      • Official Rating 97

      raced far side, held up, headway 3f out, chased leaders over 2f out, not quicken and weakened over 1f out

      4(16)
      Silk - DARK GREEN, RED cap, DARK GREEN diamond
      16/1
      • Form 32361-1
      • Age 3
      • Weight 9-1
      • Official Rating 97

      led centre group, came over to dispute lead with stands side group 5f out, every chance over 2f out, no headway, weakened over 1f out

      5(11)
      Silk - Dark Blue and Light Blue (quartered), chevrons on sleeves, Dark Blue cap
      80/1
      • Form 512-365
      • Age 3
      • Weight 9-0
      • Official Rating 96

      raced stands side, tracked leaders, no headway over 2f out, soon weakened

      6(24)
      Silk - Red, Black star, White and Black hooped sleeves, Red cap, Black star
      • Form 167-540
      • Age 3
      • Weight 8-12
      • Official Rating 94

      tracked leaders far side until weakened over 2f out

      7(2)
      Silk - Mauve, Black braces and armlets, White cap
      • Form 00-3161
      • Age 3
      • Weight 8-12
      • Official Rating 94

      in touch stands side, ridden to challenge and every chance over 1f out, no extra and one pace final furlong

      8(28)
      Silk - WHITE, PURPLE Cross of Lorraine, EMERALD GREEN sleeves, PURPLE armlets, EMERALD GREEN and WHITE hooped cap
      • Form 290-002
      • Age 3
      • Weight 8-10
      • Official Rating 92

      led far side group, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon weakened

      9(17)
      Silk - Dark Blue, Light Blue cross belts, striped sleeves, White cap
      25/1
      • Form 2-512
      • Age 3
      • Weight 8-10
      • Official Rating 92

      in touch centre group, joined stands side group 5f out, effort 2f out, no extra over 1f out, kept on one pace

      10(15)
      Silk - Royal Blue, White epaulets, striped cap

      Fareer

      26 D
      20/1
      • Form 312-315
      • Age 3
      • Weight 8-10
      • Official Rating 92

      held up behind, headway from 2f out, switched left over 1f out, ran on strongly inside final furlong, led near finish

      11(10)
      Silk - Emerald Green, White chevron, White sleeves, Emerald Green armlets, Red cap

      Markyg (USA)

      26 v D
      50/1
      • Form 41-1046
      • Age 3
      • Weight 8-10
      • Official Rating 92

      tracked leader stands side, lost touch and behind 3f out, eased final furlong, tailed off

      12(19)
      Silk - Dark green, red chevrons on sleeves, red cap, dark green diamond
      • Form 71-1
      • Age 3
      • Weight 8-9
      • Official Rating 91

      held up in rear centre group, joined stands side group 5f out, some headway from 2f out, never nearer

      13(29)
      Silk - Mauve and pink check, white sleeves, pink cap
      20/1
      • Form 34-521
      • Age 3
      • Weight 8-9
      • Official Rating 86

      raced far side towards rear, headway over 2f out, led that group well over 1f out, pressed final furlong, headed and lost 2 places close home

      14(13)
      Silk - Red, White epaulets, halved sleeves
      20/1
      • Form 62-141
      • Age 3
      • Weight 8-8
      • Official Rating 90

      started slowly, soon in touch stands side, ridden to lead that group over 1f out, disputed lead inside final furlong, caught near finish

      15(25)
      Silk - White, Pink epaulets
      • Form 017
      • Age 3
      • Weight 8-8
      • Official Rating 90

      raced far side, held up, not troubled leaders over 1f out, never dangerous

      16(6)
      Silk - EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW stripe, YELLOW cap
      • Form 321-61
      • Age 3
      • Weight 8-8
      • Official Rating 90

      tracked leaders stands side, ridden and no impression over 1f out, stayed on same pace

      17(27)
      Silk - Royal Blue and Yellow diabolo, hooped sleeves, Yellow cap
      100/1
      • Form 4451-55
      • Age 3
      • Weight 8-8
      • Official Rating 90

      in touch far side, effort over 2f out, not quicken and one pace from over 1f out

      18(21)
      Silk - Mauve, Yellow star, armlets and star on cap
      40/1
      • Form 131255
      • Age 3
      • Weight 8-7
      • Official Rating 89

      prominent centre, joined stands side group 5f out, soon ridden and weakened 3f out

      19(9)
      Silk - Red, large White spots, halved sleeves, White cap, Red diamond
      25/1
      • Form 07-311
      • Age 3
      • Weight 8-7
      • Official Rating 82

      in touch stands side, ridden and weakened over 2f out

      20(14)
      Silk - Yellow, large Black spots and spots on cap
      25/1
      • Form 4217-18
      • Age 3
      • Weight 8-7
      • Official Rating 89

      in touch centre, joined stands side group 5f out, ridden and weakened quickly over 2f out

      21(23)
      Silk - Grey, beige star, grey sleeves, beige stars and stars on cap
      33/1
      • Form 703-211
      • Age 3
      • Weight 8-6
      • Official Rating 82

      in touch far side, led that group over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened quickly final furlong

      22(4)
      Silk - YELLOW, BLACK epaulets
      66/1
      • Form 237-668
      • Age 3
      • Weight 8-6
      • Official Rating 88

      behind stands side, no impression on leaders over 1f out, kept on one pace

      23(12)
      Silk - Royal blue, white epaulets, black cap

      Mutamaashi

      25 D
      16/1
      • Form 123
      • Age 3
      • Weight 8-6
      • Official Rating 88

      started slowly, always behind stands side, never a factor

      24(7)
      Silk - Black, Red triple diamond, Red cap
      40/1
      • Form 426-656
      • Age 3
      • Weight 8-5
      • Official Rating 87

      tracked leaders stands side to 4f out, weakened from 3f out

      25(30)
      Silk - Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves

      Mirrored

      28 D
      16/1
      • Form 643-11
      • Age 3
      • Weight 8-5
      • Official Rating 87

      tracked leaders far side, pressed leaders 2f out, disputed lead and every chance inside final furlong, no extra near finish

      26(8)
      Silk - Royal blue
      • Form 6221-23
      • Age 3
      • Weight 8-4
      • Official Rating 86

      raced stands side, led, joined 5f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

      27(3)
      Silk - Grey, Maroon star and star on cap

      Satwa Laird

      13 BF
      25/1
      • Form 1402-40
      • Age 3
      • Weight 8-4
      • Official Rating 86

      raced stands side, held up in rear, kept on from 2f out, never nearer

      28(32)
      Silk - Emerald Green, Black chevrons on sleeves
      25/1
      • Form 3-441
      • Age 3
      • Weight 8-3
      • Official Rating 85

      raced far side, held up, chased leaders 3f out, effort over 2f out, soon ridden and weakened over 1f out

      29(22)
      Silk - Royal Blue, Red sash, White sleeves
      40/1
      • Form 332
      • Age 3
      • Weight 8-3
      • Official Rating 87

      held up in rear far side, kept on final 2f, never near leaders

      30(5)
      Silk - Light blue, dark blue armlets, dark blue cap
      33/1
      • Form 4-42120
      • Age 3
      • Weight 8-2
      • Official Rating 79

      prominent stands side, ridden over 3f out, soon beaten and weakened quickly

      Previous results

      In depth

      Verdict

      ROMAN REPUBLIC is taken to come out on top here; he holds Magaling, Emirates Roadshow, Deadly Secret and Uniquely Poised on recent running¿s and is taken to fend them off once again. The big danger should be Desert Creek who also has the beating of a few in the field on his wins at Haydock and Windsor. The selection comes here on the back of a win at Doncaster and he looks to be very progressive. He has an 8lb rise in the weights for that success but he evidently gets on well with jockey Royston Ffrench and further progression is expected. Espiritu took to the first-time visor at Beverley last time but his mark of 91 looks stiff, so of more interest may be recent Thirsk winner Secret Society who has been aimed at this race for some time. Shampagne's mark of 103 looks high enough, whilst Rockhampton has his first start in handicap company today and looks an interesting Irish runner. Desert Creek is very progressive but he will have needed to improve further to defy a 10lb rise in the weights in this better race, although his trainer is a master at improving three-year-old's. Stablemate Mirrored is also on the upgrade and Mick Kinane is a fine substitute for Ryan Moore, whilst Mutamaashi and Fareer both have solid handicap form to their name this season and give owner Sheikh Hamdam Al Maktoum a strong hand. Invisible Man and Eastern Empire are progressive and are yet another two names to add to the long list of dangers. Stablemates Tartan Gunna and Crackdown must be considered but it is the fellow Mark Johnston-trained Roman Republic who can conquer all.

      Formwatch

      Shampagne 6-1 (9-3) Raced far side, close up in main group, ridden over 2f out, one pace from over 1f out, 3rd of 7, 4 1/2l behind Four Winds (8-12) at Newmarket 1m 3yo stk (3) gf in May.

      Rockhampton (IRE) 1-3fav (9-0) Settled in rear, headway 2f out, 2nd 1 1/2f out, challenged 1f out, narrow lead inside last 200 yards, ridden and kept on well, won at Dundalk 1m 4f 3yo stks pol in May beating Walk Beside Me (8-9) by nk, 4 ran.

      Desert Creek (IRE) 5-4fav (7-12) Chased leader, ridden to lead over 2f out, driven out final furlong, won at Haydock 1m 3yo hcp (2) hvy in May beating Set The Trend (8-3) by 1 1/4l, 15 ran.

      Crackdown (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Made all, ridden over 2f out, stayed on well, won at Ripon 1m 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Apr beating Firebet (9-0) by 3/4l, 9 ran.

      Mishrif (USA) 25-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, driven along over 2f out, soon one pace, no extra final furlong, 5th of 9, 3l behind Ocean's Minstrel (9-3) at Epsom Downs 7f 3yo lst stk (1) gd.

      Viva Ronaldo (IRE) 20-1 (8-11) Mid-division, headway under pressure over 2f out, driven and weakened inside final furlong, 13th of 15, 18l behind Desert Creek (7-12) at Haydock 1m 3yo hcp (2) hvy in May.

      River Captain (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) Tracked leader, closed up entering straight, led over 2f out, driven clear over 1f out, stayed on strongly, won at Epsom Downs 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gd beating Tepmokea (8-10) by 5l, 17 ran.

      Deadly Secret (USA) 8-1 (9-0) In touch, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, chased winner final furlong, 2nd of 9, 1 1/4l behind Roman Republic (9-0) at Doncaster 1m 3yo hcp 0-100 (2) gs.

      Hyades (USA) 7-2 (9-1) Tracked leaders, ridden to challenge over 2f out, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 6, 3/4l behind Doctor Crane (9-4) at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-100 (2) gf in May.

      Fareer 10-1 (8-8) In touch, ridden over 3f out, one pace final 2f, 5th of 15, 8l behind Desert Creek (7-12) at Haydock 1m 3yo hcp (2) hvy in May.

      Markyg (USA) 33-1 (8-11) In touch, ridden over 3f out, one pace final 2f, 6th of 15, 9l behind Desert Creek (7-12) at Haydock 1m 3yo hcp (2) hvy in May.

      Roman Republic (FR) 6-1 (9-0) Dwelt and soon tracking leaders, ridden over 2f out, led over 1f out, kept on final furlong, won at Doncaster 1m 3yo hcp 0-100 (2) gs beating Deadly Secret (9-0) by 1 1/4l, 9 ran.

      Espiritu (FR) 10-11fav (8-13) Held up behind leaders, smooth headway over 1f out, quickened to lead entering final furlong, soon clear, easily, won at Beverley 7f mdn stks (5) fm beating Crime Writer (8-13) by 4 1/2l, 7 ran.

      Secret Society 7-4fav (9-4) Soon outpaced and towards rear, headway 2f out, hung left over 1f out, driven to lead inside final furlong, ran on, won at Thirsk 7f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) fm beating Brierty (9-3) by 5l, 10 ran.

      Uniquely Poised (USA) 11-1 (9-7) Held up, ridden along when outpaced over 2f out, not recovered, 7th of 9, 7l behind Roman Republic (9-0) at Doncaster 1m 3yo hcp 0-100 (2) gs.

      Brief Encounter (IRE) 5-1 (8-9) Held up, ridden and switched right over 1f out, stayed on to lead near finish, won at York 7f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in May beating Hartley (9-4) by nk, 14 ran.

      Tudor Key (IRE) 14-1 (9-4) Took keen hold in rear, some headway over 1f out, never nearer, 5th of 6, 4l behind Doctor Crane (9-4) at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-100 (2) gf in May.

      Tartan Gunna 10-1 (9-6) Behind, headway 2f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, not reached leaders, 5th of 15, 2 1/4l behind Cloudy Start (9-5) at Epsom Downs 7f 3yo fll hcp 0-100 (2) gd.

      Eastern Empire 9-2 (9-3) Chased leaders, switched left 2f out, chased leader over 1f out, quickened to lead just inside final furlong, soon clear comfortably, won at Goodwood 1m 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf in May beating Star Links (9-2) by 2 1/2l, 11 ran.

      Magaling (IRE) 3-1fav (9-6) Held up in rear, never dangerous, 8th of 9, 9l behind Roman Republic (9-0) at Doncaster 1m 3yo hcp 0-100 (2) gs.

      Suruor (IRE) 4-1 (8-12) Held up towards rear, headway from 2f out, driven to lead inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Newmarket 1m 3yo hcp 0-90 (3) gf in May beating Russian George (8-9) by 1 3/4l, 7 ran.

      Canwinn (IRE) 33-1 (8-9) Towards rear, ridden over 3f out, never dangerous, 8th of 15, 13l behind Desert Creek (7-12) at Haydock 1m 3yo hcp (2) hvy in May.

      Mutamaashi 10-3 (9-1) Tracked leaders, effort over 2f out, soon hung right and one pace, 3rd of 6, 3l behind Doctor Crane (9-4) at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-100 (2) gf in May.

      Aurorian (IRE) 40-1 (9-7) Steadied start, held up in rear, headway on outside over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not reached leaders, 6th of 17, 9l behind River Captain (9-1) at Epsom Downs 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gd.

      Mirrored 11-8fav (9-6) Tracked leaders, ridden to press leader over 1f out, driven to lead final 75 yards, ran on well, won at Sandown 1m 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd in May beating Al Sabaheya (9-5) by 1/2l, 11 ran.

      Emirates Roadshow (USA) 5-1 (9-3) Took keen hold to lead, headed after 1f and settled behind leader, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 9, 4l behind Roman Republic (9-0) at Doncaster 1m 3yo hcp 0-100 (2) gs.

      Satwa Laird 9-2fav (9-4) Slowly into stride, never reached beyond mid-division, 10th of 15, 9l behind Cloudy Start (9-5) at Epsom Downs 7f 3yo fll hcp 0-100 (2) gd.

      Invisible Man 5-4fav (9-3) Made all, set steady pace, quickened over 2f out, shaken up final furlong, ran on, won at Newmarket 1m 3yo mdn (4) gf in May beating Merdaam (9-3) by 2 1/4l, 12 ran.

      Big Bay (USA) 9-4fav (9-0) Close up, led over 2f out, ridden and soon joined, driven and headed final 100 yards, kept on, 2nd of 12, hd behind Lowther (9-12) at Yarmouth 1m mdn stks (5) gd in May.

      Tarzan (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) In touch, effort under pressure to chase leaders over 2f out, soon weakened, 10th of 17, 15l behind River Captain (9-1) at Epsom Downs 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gd.