Prince of Wales's Stakes

[my miss storm cat]

Update, from Sporting life.....

DYLAN FEATURES IN CLASSY FIELD

By Nick Robson, PA Sport


Dylan Thomas will face a maximum of 10 rivals in the Prince Of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot on Wednesday.

Aidan O'Brien's three-time Group One winner tasted an unexpected defeat on his last start in the Tattersalls Gold Cup at the Curragh, which was inflicted by Notnowcato.

Sir Michael Stoute's charge, who may reoppose at Ascot, also won the Juddmonte International last year and would no doubt prove to be a formidable opponent if taking his chance.

O'Brien has also left in last year's 2000 Guineas hero George Washington, but he seems far more likely to reappear in the Queen Anne Stakes after his unsuccessful first spell at stud.

There should be a very strong challenge from France, with both Prix d'Ispahan winner Manduro and 2006 Prix de l'Opera heroine Mandesha possible challengers.

Breeders' Cup Turf winner Red Rocks is another potential opponent, while Godolphin's Formal Decree stands his ground despite holding an engagement in France less than a week beforehand.

Last year's Derby winner Sir Percy will be out to redeem his reputation after a couple of disappointing efforts, while the Clive Brittain-trained pair of Hattan and Kandidate could also run.

Italian recruit Pressing was handed the only supplementary entry.

The Michael Jarvis-trained colt finished second in a Group One event at Capannelle on his last start.

[brockguy]

A ridiculously good field plus our old friends Hattan and Kandidate..


3:45 PRINCE OF WALES'S STAKES (GROUP 1) (CLASS 1) (4yo+) Winner £ 1m2f GD-FM
No. Form Horse Jockey/Trainer
1
-112 Dylan Thomas
A P O´Brien 142 131
2
1127 Formal Decree
Saeed Bin Suroor 135 130
3
316- George Washington
A P O´Brien 145 125
4
0145 Hattan
C E Brittain 128 107
5
1635 Kandidate
C E Brittain 132 112
6
11-1 Mandesha
A De Royer-Dupre 138 132
7
2-11 Manduro
A Fabre 140 136
8
8-41 Notnowcato J Murtagh
Sir Michael Stoute 141 116
9
1112 Pressing
M A Jarvis 131 -
10
1-91 Red Rocks L Dettori
B J Meehan 141 118
11
7-46 Sir Percy Martin Dwyer
M P Tregoning 135 123

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Wow!

Should be an amazing race. Wish I could be there! Being on the other side of the world is a minor setback for that.

[NoChanceToDance]

I think Manduro might be the one to go with here.

Not really thought too much about the race to be honest, but Manduro has had to play second fiddle to many good horses in the last couple of years, but this year there isn't so much strength.

[brockguy]

Yeah, at 5-1 Manduro is a great each way bet. These German breds seem to get better and better with age and unusually for a Monsun, he loves it quick..

[NoChanceToDance]

Originally Posted by brockguy

Yeah, at 5-1 Manduro is a great each way bet. These German breds seem to get better and better with age and unusually for a Monsun, he loves it quick..

I know, which is very strange for me, most/if not all other Monsun's are complete mudlarks!

This horse might be the improving type, just like Shirocco

I'm hoping that Mandesha takes it...love that girl . Also going for Red Rocks, though...I was at the BC to watch him when he won the Turf, and I have to say that he's really grown on me....

Ought to be an awesome race! Can't wait .

Katy