Racecards
14:30 Ascot
Norfolk Stakes (group 2) (Class 1)
- 11 Runners
- Distance: 5f
- Going: Good to Firm, Firm in places
- Surface: Turf
- £70,000 added
- Form 21
- Age 2
- Weight 9-1
- Trainer J Howard Johnson
- Jockey S Sanders
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, driven to chase winner entering final furlong, no impression, held on well to hold 2nd
Bespoke Boy
19- Form 12
- Age 2
- Weight 9-1
- Trainer P C Haslam
- Jockey L Dettori
slight lead to approaching 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
- Form 171
- Age 2
- Weight 9-1
- Trainer M R Channon
- Jockey J H Bowman
held up in touch, effort, not much room, switched right over 1f out, stayed on one pace after
- Form 8115
- Age 2
- Weight 9-1
- Trainer R Hannon
- Jockey Richard Hughes
went left start, in touch towards stands side rail, ridden halfway, soon weakened
- Form 521
- Age 2
- Weight 9-1
- Trainer C E Brittain
- Jockey R L Moore
chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out
- Form 1
- Age 2
- Weight 9-1
- Trainer K R Burke
- Jockey P Cosgrave
held up behind leaders, hard ridden 2f out, hung left, weakened inside final furlong
- Form 2232
- Age 2
- Weight 9-1
- Trainer M R Channon
- Jockey D Holland
steadied start, took keen hold, held up in rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong
- Form 11
- Age 2
- Weight 9-1
- Trainer Miss J Feilden
- Jockey Kerrin McEvoy
took keen hold, held up, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, just failed to take 2nd
- Form 1
- Age 2
- Weight 9-1
- Trainer J Noseda
- Jockey Johnny Murtagh
with leader, ridden to lead narrowly approaching 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened well inside final furlong
- Form 11
- Age 2
- Weight 9-1
- Trainer A P O'Brien
- Jockey Mick Kinane
chased leaders, hard ridden 2f out, soon weakened
- Form 1
- Age 2
- Weight 9-1
- Trainer P W Chapple-Hyam
- Jockey J Fortune
dwelt, held up, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, edged left entering final furlong, driven clear
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Warsaw can land the Group 2 Norfolk Stakes at the main expense of Winker Watson and Spirit of Sharjah. This son of Danehill Dancer from the Aiden O'Brien yard won a maiden at Leopardstown on his debut and then ran out a convincing winner in a Listed stakes race at the Curragh last time. The manner of that success suggests he could have a big future ahead of him and with no ground or draw worries he should take plenty of beating. Winker Watson hails from the Peter Chapple-Hyam yard and the manner of his debut success at Newbury marked him down as a horse with Royal Ascot potential. He could be anything but this is a steep climb in grade for him and he still has it all to prove. Spirit Of Sharjah could not have been any more impressive on his debut at Newmarket and he followed that up with a smooth success at Goodwood last time when he beat Baytown Blaze. He relishes fast ground and if it continues to dry out and gets even quicker then that would boost his chance. Strike The Deal is from a yard in cracking form and he made a pleasing introduction at Lingfield when he won as he pleased. However, he has much more on his plate today and he will need to show considerable improvement if he is to make his mark against these rivals. Art Advisor won well at Carlisle last time but that did not look the strongest of maidens and he may find this company a bit too hot. A cracking start to Day Three of Royal Ascot and the vote is given to Warsaw.
Formwatch
Art Advisor (IRE) 4-11fav (9-3) Made all, ridden over 1f out, driven clear final furlong, comfortably, won at Carlisle 5f 2yo mdn (5) gf in May beating Grudge (9-3) by 4l, 7 ran.
Bespoke Boy 6-1 (9-0) Took keen hold, tracked leader, carried wide over 3f out, soon led, ridden over 2f out, stayed on until headed and outpaced close home, 2nd of 13, 1l behind Declaration of War (9-0) at Epsom 6f 2yo lst stk (1) gs.
Carleton 7-2 (9-5) In touch, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead approaching final furlong, edged left, won at Bath 5f nov stk (4) gs beating Spanish Bounty (9-5) by 1 1/2l, 4 ran.
Cracking (IRE) 11-1 (9-5) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 13, 5l behind Declaration of War (9-0) at Epsom 6f 2yo lst stk (1) gs.
Jebel Tara 9-4 (8-13) Made virtually all, stayed on well, won at Yarmouth 6f 2yo mdn auc (6) sft beating Sir George (8-12) by 2l, 12 ran.
Roker Park (IRE) 9-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, led entering final furlong, won at Ripon 5f 2yo mdn (5) gf beating Befortyfour (9-3) by 2l, 10 ran.
Silver Guest 11-8fav (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind Declaration of War (8-12) at Newmarket 6f nov stk (4) gd in May.
Spirit of Sharjah (IRE) 4-7fav (9-3) Raced on outside, tracked leaders going well, shaken up to lead approaching final furlong, soon clear, readily, won at Goodwood 5f 2yo lst stk (1) gd in May beating Baytown Blaze (8-9) by 2 1/2l, 5 ran.
Strike The Deal (USA) 11-4fav (9-3) Made all, comfortably, won at Lingfield 6f 2yo mdn (5) pol beating Flying Indian (8-12) by 2l, 12 ran.
Warsaw (IRE) 8-13fav (9-1) Made all, edged clear over 1f out, driven out and ran on well, easily, won at Curragh 5f 2yo lst stk (1) gf in May beating The Loan Express (8-12) by 1 1/2l, 5 ran.
Winker Watson 9-4fav (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, quickened clear final furlong, easily, won at Newbury 5f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Apr beating Legendary Guest (9-3) by 2 1/2l, 11 ran.
Drawnfromthepast (IRE) 9-1 (9-3) Pressed leader, ridden to lead over 2f out, stayed on gamely under pressure final furlong, held on, won at Royal Ascot 5f 2yo lst stk (1) gf beating Kingsgate Native (9-3) by a hd, 20 ran.
Dream Eater (IRE) 50-1 (9-3) Held up, ridden over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, not reach leaders, 4th of 20, 1l behind Drawnfromthepast (9-3) at Royal Ascot 5f 2yo lst stk (1) gf.
Enodoc 100-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, effort and every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 12th of 20, 3 1/2l behind Drawnfromthepast (9-3) at Royal Ascot 5f 2yo lst stk (1) gf.
Kingsgate Native (IRE) 66-1 (9-3) Prominent, ridden to challenge over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, always just held, 2nd of 20, hd behind Drawnfromthepast (9-3) at Royal Ascot 5f 2yo lst stk (1) gf.
Magical Speedfit (IRE) 50-1 (9-3) Held up, ridden and outpaced 2f out, soon weakened, 16th of 20, 5l behind Drawnfromthepast (9-3) at Royal Ascot 5f 2yo lst stk (1) gf.