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15:35 Thu 16 April 2026 |
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BETWAY CRAVEN STAKES (Group 3) (1) |
Distance : 1m |
| Prize : £53,874 Age : 3yo Race State : Declaration Surface : Turf Runners : 7 | Going : Good |
| Race State : Declaration Runners : 7 runners | Surface : Turf |
| Form | Silk | Horse Name (Days Off) | Jockey | Flags | Age | Wgt | TFR | Odds (View All) |
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| Entry (Draw) Silk | Pedigree | Jockey & Trainer | Trainer | (Equip) | IPS | |||
| 11- |
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AVICENNA (IRE) (216) | Ray Dawson |
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3 | 9-2 |
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| 1 (3) | ch c STARSPANGLEDBANNER (AUS) - LOVE POTION (IRE) GALILEO (IRE) | J: Ray Dawson
T: Roger Varian |
Roger Varian |
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| 11- |
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1 (3) AVICENNA (IRE) (216) |
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1
(3)
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J: Ray Dawson
T: Roger Varian Age: 3 Wgt: 9-2 |
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| Created a very good impression when successful twice over 7f at Doncaster at the end of last summer, latterly edging out Hankelow in a listed event at the St Leger meeting. That reopposing rival boosted that form with a win in a C&D Group 3 in the autumn. Should make a bold bid to remain unbeaten. | ||||||||
| 0131222- |
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COMMANDER'S INTENT (FR)
(187)
BF
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James Doyle |
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3 | 9-2 |
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| 2 (4) | b c VICTOR LUDORUM - LILIENBLOOM (IRE) MASTERCRAFTSMAN (IRE) | J: James Doyle
T: George Scott |
George Scott |
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| 0131222- |
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2
(4)
COMMANDER'S INTENT (FR)
(187)
BF
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2
(4)
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J: James Doyle
T: George Scott Age: 3 Wgt: 9-2 |
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| Useful performer, winning a novice and nursery over 7f last summer. Ended his 2-y-o campaign with good runner-up efforts in listed/Group 3 events (all 7f). Will stay 1m but he looks vulnerable in this very strong line-up. | ||||||||
| 121- |
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HANKELOW (IRE)
(187)
CD
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Clifford Lee |
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3 | 9-2 |
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| 3 (6) | b c NIGHT OF THUNDER (IRE) - SAGACIOUSLY (IRE) LAWMAN (FR) | J: Clifford Lee
T: K. R. Burke |
K. R. Burke |
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| 121- |
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3
(6)
HANKELOW (IRE)
(187)
CD
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3
(6)
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J: Clifford Lee
T: K. R. Burke Age: 3 Wgt: 9-2 |
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| Night of Thunder colt who was highly progressive at 2. On the back of a York debut success he was edged out by Avicenna in 7f Doncaster listed event (good) before ending his season with a win in the Group 3 Autumn Stakes over C&D (good to firm). Likely to continue improving. | ||||||||
| 5111- |
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HAWK MOUNTAIN (IRE)
(173)
D
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Ryan Moore |
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3 | 9-2 |
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| 4 (5) | b c WOOTTON BASSETT - HYDRANGEA (IRE) GALILEO (IRE) | J: Ryan Moore
T: Aidan O'Brien, Ireland |
Aidan O'Brien, Ireland |
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| 5111- |
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4
(5)
HAWK MOUNTAIN (IRE)
(173)
D
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4
(5)
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J: Ryan Moore
T: Aidan O'Brien, Ireland Age: 3 Wgt: 9-2 |
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| Only fifth on 7f debut last August but improved rapidly after, winning 3 times over 1m, including the Group 2 Beresford at the Curragh (soft) and Group 1 Futurity at Doncaster (heavy; beat stablemate Action ½ length). Sets a good standard but may need 1¼m+ to be seen to very best effect this year. | ||||||||
| 1-1 |
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HIDDEN FORCE
(50)
D
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William Buick |
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3 | 9-2 |
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| 5 (2) | ch c FRANKEL - WINTER LIGHTNING (IRE) SHAMARDAL (USA) | J: William Buick
T: Charlie Appleby |
Charlie Appleby |
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| 1-1 |
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5
(2)
HIDDEN FORCE
(50)
D
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5
(2)
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J: William Buick
T: Charlie Appleby Age: 3 Wgt: 9-2 |
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| Frankel colt who is 2-2 on all-weather at Kempton, latterly just pushed out to see off Venetian Prince by 1½ lengths in a 1m conditions event also won by the yard's 2024 2000 Guineas winner Notable Speech. Smart prospect. | ||||||||
| 51255- |
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OXAGON (FR) (173) | Oisin Murphy |
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3 | 9-2 |
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| 6 (1) | b c FRANKEL - ENDLESS CHARM DUBAWI (IRE) | J: Oisin Murphy
T: John & Thady Gosden |
John & Thady Gosden | (s) 1 |
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| 51255- |
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6 (1) OXAGON (FR) (173) |
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6
(1)
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J: Oisin Murphy
T: John & Thady Gosden Age: 3 Wgt: 9-2 Eq: (s) 1 |
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| Frankel colt who confirmed debut promise when bolting up by 8 lengths at Sandown. Showed he's smart when second in the Champagne and fifth in the Dewhurst on next 2 starts and presumably failed to cope with heavy ground in the Futurity on final start. Fitted with first-time cheekpieces on return. | ||||||||
| 61-22 |
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VENETIAN PRINCE (50) | P. J. McDonald |
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3 | 9-2 |
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| 7 (7) | ch c ST MARK'S BASILICA (FR) - ARABIAN QUEEN (IRE) DUBAWI (IRE) | J: P. J. McDonald
T: Andrew Balding |
Andrew Balding |
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| 61-22 |
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7 (7) VENETIAN PRINCE (50) |
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7
(7)
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J: P. J. McDonald
T: Andrew Balding Age: 3 Wgt: 9-2 |
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| St Mark's Basilica colt who built on debut promise to land 10-runner novice at Newbury (7f) last August. Runner-up in 2 all-weather starts this year, showed improved form when beaten 1½ lengths by Hidden Force in a 1m Kempton conditions event latterly. A lot more will be needed here. | ||||||||
| In Play Symbols | |
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| 1 | led/disputed lead |
| 2 | prominent/close up |
| 3 | mid-division |
| 4 | towards rear |
| 5 | behind |
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| s (S) | slowly away (very slowly away) |
| k (K) | travelled comfortably (notably strongly) |
| o (O) | outpaced (badly outpaced) |
| r (R) | responded to pressure (very well) |
| i (I) | idled (markedly) |
| f (F) | found less than seemed likely (found nothing) |
| p (P) | pulled hard (very hard) |
| l (L) | raced lazily (very lazily) |
| § (§§) | signs of temperament (marked reluctance) |
| j (J) | jumped well (very well) |
| x (X) | made mistakes (numerous mistakes) |









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