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18 April 2024
Thursday 18th April
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bet365 Craven Stakes (Group 3) (Colts & Geldings) (Class 1) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 1m
- Going: Good
- Runners
- 7
- Type
- Flat
- Surface
- Turf
- Stalls
- Centre
- Weather
- Mostly cloudy
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 8 wins from 26 in the last 14 days (31%)
French raider; went close in Group 1 at Saint-Cloud last October; a leading form contender
13112-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-2
OR: 112
Days: 179
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct 23 | Sai Saint-Cloud | 8f VSft | 2yG1 | 9-0 | 2/7 | Sunway (½L) | 4/5F | - | 107 |
| 29 Sep 23 | Sai Saint-Cloud | 8f Sft | 2yG3 | 9-0 | 1/7 | Saganti (2½L) | 6/4F | - | 106 |
| 15 Aug 23 | Dea Deauville | 7.5f GS | 2y | 9-0 | 1/6 | Ten Horns (2L) | 27/10 | - | 94 |
| 1 Jul 23 | Cha Chantilly | 6f GS | 2y | 9-0 | 3/6 | Havana Cigar (5¾L) | 1/2F | - | 77 |
| 6 Jun 23 | Sai Saint-Cloud | 7f GS | 2y | 9-2 | 1/7 | Bateau Blanc (2½L) | 11/5F | - | 94 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 11 wins from 30 in the last 14 days (37%)
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 9 wins from 30 in the last 14 days (30%)
Group 3 runner-up (albeit beaten about 4l) last October; open to improvement
312-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-2
OR: 98
Days: 180
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct 23 | Leo Leopardstown | 9f Hy | 2yG3 | 9-5 | 2/6 | Grosvenor Square (4¼L) | 13/2 | - | 96 |
| 7 Sep 23 | Sal Salisbury | 8f GF | 42yNv | 9-7 | 1/12 | Houstonn (shd) | 11/10F | - | 92 |
| 22 Aug 23 | Ros Roscommon | 7.5f Y/Sft | 2yMd | 9-7 | 3/8 | Beauty Thunder (2¾L) | 4/1 | - | 81 |
Steep rise in grade today but impressed when winning both starts (AW) and not discounted
11-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-2
OR: 88
Days: 131
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Dec 23 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 32yNv | 9-10 | 1/4 | Artistic Mission (3½L) | 2/5F | - | 90 |
| 21 Nov 23 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 7f St | 32yNv | 9-7 | 1/5 | Groovy Baby (4½L) | 7/2 | - | 87 |
Third in Group 1 Dewhurst here last October when last seen and he's a major player
133-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-2
OR: 112
Days: 187
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 23 | Nmk Newmarket | 7f Sft | 2yG1 | 9-3 | 3/8 | City Of Troy (4½L) | 25/1 | 98 | 109 |
| 28 Sep 23 | Nmk Newmarket | 7f GF | 2yG3 | 9-2 | 3/12 | Alyanaabi (2¼L) | 100/30 | - | 98 |
| 26 Aug 23 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 6f GF | 42yNv | 9-4 | 1/12 | Give It Up (3¾L) | 4/1 | - | 88 |
Won Goodwood Group 2 last August; fifth in the Dewhurst when last seen; improvement needed
21955-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-2
OR: 105
Days: 187
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 23 | Nmk Newmarket | 7f Sft | 2yG1 | 9-3 | 5/8 | City Of Troy (8½L) | 40/1 | 103 | 99 |
| 23 Sep 23 | Nby Newbury | 6f Hy | 2yG2 | 9-6 | 5/6 | Array (1¼L) | 5/1 | 104 | 101 |
| 25 Aug 23 | Yor York | 6f GF | 2yG2 | 9-5 | 9/10 | Lake Forest (14L) | 6/1 | 105 | 65 |
| 1 Aug 23 | Goo Goodwood | 7f GS | 2yG2 | 9-3 | 1/9 | Iberian (1L) | 9/4F | 102 | 101 |
| 15 Jul 23 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 7f GS | 2yG2 | 9-3 | 2/9 | City Of Troy (6½L) | 17/2 | 102 | 99 |
| 20 Jun 23 | Asc Ascot | 6f Gd | 2yG2 | 9-3 | 5/20 | River Tiber (2¾L) | 28/1 | - | 99 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 6 wins from 22 in the last 14 days (27%)
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 6 wins from 22 in the last 14 days (27%)
AW maiden winner; trainer has won three of the last five runnings; could have a big say
21
Age: 3
Weight: 9-2
OR: -
Days: 64
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Feb 24 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 8f St/Slw | 5Md | 8-11 h | 1/8 | Calumet (2¼L) | 2/5F | - | 86 |
| 24 Jan 24 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 5Md | 8-12 h1 | 2/9 | Cracking Gold (½L) | 5/6F | - | 85 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 35 in the last 14 days (0%)
Won maiden here last October on sole start; needs big step forward today but it's possible
1-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-2
OR: -
Days: 194
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Oct 23 | Nmk Newmarket | 7f GF | 42yMd | 9-7 | 1/8 | Placo (hd) | 33/1 | - | 85 |
Verdict
Preference is for French challenger ALCANTOR, who was runner-up in the Group 1 Criterium International at Saint-Cloud when last seen.
Alcantor
Betting Forecast:
5/2 Alcantor,
9/4 Native Approach,
11/4 Eben Shaddad,
15/2 Cambridge,
16/1 Haatem,
Sons And Lovers,
20/1 Champagne Prince
Relevant Tips
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