Trainer with perfect Beverley record in 2025 sends one runner on Wednesday
3 weeks ago
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21 June 2025
Saturday 21st June
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Hardwicke Stakes (Group 2) (Class 1) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 1m 3f 211y
- Going: Good To Firm
- Runners
- 12
- Type
- Flat
- Surface
- Turf
- Stalls
- Inside
- Weather
- Mostly sunny
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
D
5 x Distance Winner - Won 5 times before at this distance
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
7-time Group 3 winner, latest in April; the race didn't go his way at Newbury last time
123-14
Age: 8
Weight: 9-3
OR: 115
Days: 35
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 May 25 | Nby Newbury | 12f GF | G3 | 9-5 | 4/7 | Eydon (3¾L) | 9/4F | 115 | 111 |
| 25 Apr 25 | San Sandown | 10f Gd | G3 | 9-2 | 1/7 | Ancient Wisdom (½L) | 15/2 | 112 | 117 |
| 26 Oct 24 | Nby Newbury | 12f Hy | G3 | 9-9 | 3/6 | Max Vega (7¾L) | 5/6F | 112 | 104 |
| 5 Oct 24 | Asc Ascot | 12f Sft | G3 | 9-9 | 2/7 | Al Qareem (2L) | 3/1 | 113 | 116 |
| 17 Aug 24 | Nby Newbury | 13.5f GF | G3 | 9-10 | 1/5 | Al Qareem (2L) | EvensF | 112 | 118 |
| 3 Aug 24 | Goo Goodwood | 12f GF | G3 | 9-3 | 1/5 | Relentless Voyager (1L) | 3/1 | 112 | 117 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Second in the Eclipse last July; leading claims if surging back to best now in blinkers
210-34
Age: 5
Weight: 9-3
OR: 117
Days: 55
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Apr 25 | Lon Longchamp | 10.5f GS | G1 | 9-2 p | 4/6 | Sosie (3L) | 23/5 | - | 113 |
| 22 Feb 25 | Jan Riyadh | 10.5f GF | G2 | 9-0 p | 3/10 | Shin Emperor (2¼L) | 7/2 | - | 117 |
| 6 Oct 24 | Lon Longchamp | 12f VSft | G1 | 9-5 p | 11/16 | Bluestocking (11L) | 9/1 | - | 108 |
| 11 Aug 24 | Hop Hoppegarten | 12f Gd | G1 | 9-6 p | 1/7 | Narrativo (5L) | 3/5F | - | 121 |
| 6 Jul 24 | San Sandown | 10f Sft | G1 | 9-9 p | 2/6 | City Of Troy (1L) | 11/1 | 114 | 118 |
| 8 Jun 24 | Sar Saratoga | 9.5f Fm | G1 | 8-6 p | 6/8 | Measured Time (3¾L) | 22/5 | - | 106 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Group 2 win last month and good to soft ground was an excuse at Epsom since; not ruled out
21-516
Age: 4
Weight: 9-3
OR: 112
Days: 15
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Jun 25 | Eps Epsom | 12f GS | G1 | 9-2 p | 6/7 | Jan Brueghel (28L) | 33/1 | 112 | 82 |
| 2 May 25 | Nmk Newmarket | 12f Gd | G2 | 9-5 p1 | 1/4 | Silver Knott (1½L) | 11/2 | 110 | 115 |
| 12 Apr 25 | Nby Newbury | 12f Gd | G3 | 9-2 | 5/7 | Divina Grace (7L) | 5/1 | 110 | 100 |
| 31 Aug 24 | Knd Kentucky Downs | 10.5f Fm | 3yG3 | 8-11 | 1/12 | Carson's Run (2¼L) | 11/5F | - | 112 |
| 1 Aug 24 | Goo Goodwood | 12f GF | 3yG3 | 9-3 | 2/4 | Jan Brueghel (nk) | 11/4 | 109 | 112 |
| 20 Jun 24 | Asc Ascot | 10f GF | 3yG3 | 9-2 | 3/12 | Jayarebe (2½L) | 10/1 | 104 | 109 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Listed winner last September; Champion Hurdle runner-up in March; Flat career best needed
0416-4
Age: 5
Weight: 9-3
OR: 110
Days: 23
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 25 | San Sandown | 16f Gd | G3 | 9-4 t | 4/4 | Trawlerman (25L) | 3/1 | 111 | 90 |
| 11 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 16.5f GS | HG1 | 11-10 t | 2/7 | Golden Ace (9L) | 66/1 | 150 | 155 |
| 15 Feb 25 | Wcn Wincanton | 15f GS | HG2 | 11-8 t | 2/4 | Golden Ace (¾L) | 6/4 | 150 | 149 |
| 26 Dec 24 | Kem Kempton | 16f Gd | HG1 | 11-10 t | 3/4 | Constitution Hill (9L) | 16/1 | 142 | 155 |
| 17 Nov 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 16.5f Gd | HcHG3 | 11-10 t | 1/15 | Be Aware (½L) | 7/2 | 133 | 143 |
| 19 Oct 24 | Asc Ascot | 15.5f Sft | G2 | 9-9 t | 6/9 | Kyprios (7¾L) | 40/1 | 109 | 111 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
C&D winner who goes well fresh but is likely to come up short in this race once more
25/14-
Age: 7
Weight: 9-3
OR: 110
Days: 364
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jun 24 | Asc Ascot | 12f GF | G2 | 9-3 | 4/9 | Isle Of Jura (5½L) | 14/1 | 110 | 111 |
| 25 May 24 | Cur Curragh | 12f Gd | L | 9-10 | 1/9 | Sumiha (1¼L) | 11/4 | 110 | 111 |
| 29 Sep 23 | Nmk Newmarket | 12f GF | L | 9-10 | 5/6 | Tregony (13½L) | 11/2 | 110 | 92 |
| 9 Sep 23 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 12f St/Slw | G3 | 9-7 | 2/7 | Bay Bridge (3¾L) | 11/1 | 110 | 114 |
| 26 Aug 23 | Wdr Windsor | 11.5f GF | L | 9-7 | 1/6 | Solid Stone (¾L) | 9/2 | 105 | 114 |
| 4 Aug 23 | Goo Goodwood | 12f GS | G3 | 9-3 | 3/7 | Hamish (5¼L) | 15/2 | 107 | 108 |
Pushed Rebel's Romance close in 1m6f Group 2 Yorkshire Cup; could go well once more
-13232
Age: 6
Weight: 9-3
OR: 111
Days: 36
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 May 25 | Yor York | 14f GF | G2 | 9-3 | 2/5 | Rebel's Romance (hd) | 7/1 | 110 | 112 |
| 5 Apr 25 | Mey Meydan | 16f Gd | G2 | 9-3 | 3/10 | Dubai Future (3½L) | 9/1 | 108 | 112 |
| 22 Feb 25 | Jan Riyadh | 15f GF | HcG2 | 9-3 | 2/12 | Byzantine Dream (1¼L) | 5/1 | 107 | 111 |
| 24 Jan 25 | Mey Meydan | 14f GF | G3 | 9-5 | 3/9 | Keffaaf (½L) | 6/1 | 107 | 107 |
| 3 Jan 25 | Mey Meydan | 14f GF | 9-0 | 1/8 | King Of Conquest (nk) | 11/2 | 106 | 107 | |
| 27 Sep 24 | Nmk Newmarket | 12f Sft | L | 9-7 | 4/5 | Burdett Road (12L) | 5/2 | 106 | 94 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
Going Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts on this ground (67%)
Group 1 campaigner at around 1m2f; into the unknown at 1m4f but drops back in grade
335-46
Age: 4
Weight: 9-3
OR: 118
Days: 27
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 May 25 | Cur Curragh | 10.5f Gd | G1 | 9-5 | 6/9 | Los Angeles (6L) | 13/2 | 118 | 112 |
| 5 Apr 25 | Mey Meydan | 9f Gd | G1 | 9-0 | 4/11 | Soul Rush (2¼L) | 12/1 | 118 | 120 |
| 14 Sep 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 10f Gd | G1 | 9-3 | 5/8 | Economics (2L) | 11/2 | 119 | 120 |
| 21 Aug 24 | Yor York | 10.5f GF | G1 | 9-1 | 3/13 | City Of Troy (4½L) | 33/1 | 112 | 120 |
| 6 Jul 24 | San Sandown | 10f Sft | G1 | 8-13 | 3/6 | City Of Troy (2L) | 12/1 | 112 | 116 |
| 2 Jun 24 | Cha Chantilly | 10.5f Hy | 3yG1 | 9-2 | 4/14 | Look De Vega (3¾L) | 89/10 | - | 110 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 12 wins from 48 in the last 14 days (25%)
Won last year's German Derby; close Listed 3rd on yard debut; others have stronger claims
1416-3
Age: 4
Weight: 9-3
OR: 111
Days: 13
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Jun 25 | Goo Goodwood | 12f Sft | L | 9-3 | 3/5 | Hamish (½L) | 11/1 | 113 | 112 |
| 23 Jan 25 | Hun Huntingdon | 16f Sft | 4MdH | 10-9 | 1/10 | Wolf Moon (2L) | 8/15F | - | 113 |
| 22 Sep 24 | Col Cologne | 12f GS | G1 | 9-0 | 6/6 | Rebel's Romance (6L) | 76/10 | - | 110 |
| 7 Jul 24 | Hmb Hamburg | 12f GS | 3yG1 | 9-2 | 1/18 | Borna (nk) | 233/10 | - | 112 |
| 16 Jun 24 | Col Cologne | 11f GS | 3yG2 | 9-2 | 4/9 | Narrativo (2¼L) | 83/10 | - | 105 |
| 5 May 24 | Dus Dusseldorf | 10.5f Hy | 3y | 9-2 | 1/8 | () | 12/5F | - | - |
D
12 x Distance Winner - Won 12 times before at this distance
Distance Specialist - 12 wins from 16 starts at this distance (75%)
Going Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts on this ground (67%)
Four 1m4f Group/Grade 1 wins last year; landed Yorkshire Cup latest; he's the one to beat
11-141
Age: 7
Weight: 9-3
OR: 123
Days: 36
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 May 25 | Yor York | 14f GF | G2 | 9-8 | 1/5 | Epic Poet (hd) | 11/10F | 123 | 117 |
| 5 Apr 25 | Mey Meydan | 12f Gd | G1 | 9-1 | 4/9 | Danon Decile (3¼L) | 9/4 | 123 | 121 |
| 16 Feb 25 | Alu Al Uqda | 11.5f Gd | G3 | 9-2 | 1/8 | The Foxes (1L) | - | 120 | |
| 2 Nov 24 | Dma Del Mar | 12f Fm | G1 | 9-0 | 1/13 | Rousham Park (nk) | 19/10F | - | 123 |
| 22 Sep 24 | Col Cologne | 12f GS | G1 | 9-6 | 1/6 | Straight (nk) | 3/5F | - | 120 |
| 27 Jul 24 | Asc Ascot | 12f GF | G1 | 9-9 | 3/9 | Goliath (5½L) | 5/2 | 123 | 117 |
Ran well in defeat in Group 2s last season; remains lightly raced but needs improvement
2244-5
Age: 4
Weight: 9-3
OR: 111
Days: 43
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 May 25 | Chs Chester | 10.5f Gd | G2 | 9-3 | 5/6 | The Foxes (4¾L) | 9/4 | 111 | 106 |
| 21 Aug 24 | Yor York | 12f GF | 3yG2 | 9-2 | 4/5 | Los Angeles (1½L) | 10/1 | 108 | 112 |
| 11 Jul 24 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 13f GS | 3yG3 | 9-3 | 4/4 | Ancient Wisdom (5¼L) | 2/1 | 108 | 103 |
| 21 Jun 24 | Asc Ascot | 12f GF | 3yG2 | 9-2 | 2/14 | Calandagan (6L) | 9/2 | 103 | 109 |
| 25 May 24 | Goo Goodwood | 11f Gd | 3yL | 9-2 | 2/7 | Meydaan (nk) | 15/8F | - | 104 |
| 27 Apr 24 | Lei Leicester | 10f Sft | 5Md | 8-13 | 1/8 | Trouville (5½L) | 4/11F | - | 89 |
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 15 wins from 61 in the last 14 days (25%)
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 12 in the last 14 days (0%)
Placed in the Irish Derby and St Leger last season, and excuses on both runs this season
430-35
Age: 4
Weight: 9-3
OR: 112
Days: 35
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 May 25 | Nby Newbury | 12f GF | G3 | 9-2 t | 5/7 | Eydon (4½L) | 9/2 | 113 | 107 |
| 12 Apr 25 | Nby Newbury | 12f Gd | G3 | 9-2 t | 3/7 | Divina Grace (2L) | 6/4F | 115 | 108 |
| 6 Oct 24 | Lon Longchamp | 12f VSft | G1 | 8-13 t | 10/16 | Bluestocking (10½L) | 47/1 | - | 109 |
| 14 Sep 24 | Don Doncaster | 14.5f Gd | 3yG1 | 9-3 t | 3/7 | Jan Brueghel (1¾L) | 11/2 | 115 | 117 |
| 27 Jul 24 | Asc Ascot | 12f GF | G1 | 8-12 t | 4/9 | Goliath (10½L) | 16/1 | 115 | 109 |
| 30 Jun 24 | Cur Curragh | 12f Gd | 3yG1 | 9-2 t | 2/8 | Los Angeles (¾L) | 16/1 | 110 | 118 |
Runner-up in Group 3 races at Newbury the last twice but down the pecking order on ratings
315-22
Age: 4
Weight: 9-3
OR: 110
Days: 35
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 May 25 | Nby Newbury | 12f GF | G3 | 9-2 | 2/7 | Eydon (1¼L) | 15/2 | 108 | 112 |
| 12 Apr 25 | Nby Newbury | 12f Gd | G3 | 9-2 | 2/7 | Divina Grace (shd) | 14/1 | 104 | 111 |
| 4 Oct 24 | Asc Ascot | 14f Sft | 3yL | 9-3 | 5/5 | Subsequent (6¼L) | 3/1 | 104 | 97 |
| 24 Aug 24 | Yor York | 14f GF | 23yHc | 9-3 | 1/16 | The Equator (1¼L) | 12/1 | 95 | 108 |
| 26 Jul 24 | Asc Ascot | 12f Gd | 2Hc | 8-12 | 3/8 | Mount Atlas (2L) | 8/1 | 94 | 101 |
| 1 Jun 24 | Eps Epsom | 12f GS | 3yG1 | 9-2 | 10/16 | City Of Troy (19L) | 100/1 | - | 94 |
Verdict
Preference is for GHOSTWRITER. He tackles a new trip but his dam was a 1m4f winner and he possesses some strong Group 1 form.
Ghostwriter
Betting Forecast:
5/2 Rebel's Romance,
9/2 Al Riffa,
6/1 Ghostwriter,
Space Legend,
10/1 Al Aasy,
14/1 Palladium,
16/1 Epic Poet,
Sunway,
20/1 Burdett Road,
Tabletalk,
25/1 Bellum Justum,
Candleford
Relevant Tips
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