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WEEKENDER (7.35) can continue John Gosden’s magnificent season in the Henry II Stakes at Sandown.
The son of Frankel progressed into a high-quality stayer last year and put in a personal best when first past the post in a hot Listed event at Ascot in October.
The four-year-old resumed by slamming the classy Higher Power at Chelmsford and is well worth a try at Group Two level.
Gosden can land the Heron with another son of Frankel in BY GARRY OWEN
(7.05). The Newmarket handler has always been patient with this beautifully bred colt who bolted up in December’s debut at Newcastle.
Even better when slamming Ostilio on his return at Yarmouth, this exciting type should easily claim this Listed prize.
Richard Hannon can maintain his domination of the National Stakes with (6.35). The Dandy Man filly ran
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a blinder behind James Watt on her debut at Brighton then opened her account in emphatic style at Chester next time.
There is plenty more to come from this smart sprinter who has been laid out for this Listed prize by her skilled connections.
(8.10) can justify cramped odds in the Brigadier Gerard Stakes.
Sir Michael Stoute’s charge is a top-level performer who gave Cracksman most resistance in last year’s Champion Stakes at
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Ascot. A good second to Hawkbill in the Sheema Classic at Meydan last time, the son of Poet’s Voice should have too much class back in Group Three company.
(8.40) can lift the Whitsun Cup for in-form William Haggas after building on smart three-year-old form when hacking up at Southwell.
Meanwhile, Team Gosden can also strike at Goodwood with (3.45) in the Height Of Fashion Stakes.
The Dark Angel filly oozed
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class when opening her account at Wolverhampton and can book her place in the big league with this trappy Listed contest.
(2.0) can shade the trappy South Downs Water Handicap for Gary Moore. A dual winner here last term, the gelding shaped like his turn was near when second to Baraweez at Chester a fortnight ago.
Dermot Weld announced Frankie Dettori would partner Derrinstown Trial winner Hazapour in the Epsom Derby.
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