Gimcrack Stakes

                                                          Gimcrack Stakes
                                                             Group Two


Saayerr- The only group two winner in the field who carries a 3lb penalty for that success in the Richmond Stakes at Goodwood. That wasn't a great race for the grade but it could be argued neither is this. Will have to step up again to win shouldering the penalty but should give his running all the same

Astaire- Smart juvenile who represents last years winning connections. An impressive winner on debut over course and distance when his trainers juveniles were unusually quiet, in good form now, he was stepped up in class to group two level in the July stakes on his next outing. In the vanguard the whole way and taking a strong hold in the early stages he perhaps unsurprisingly faded in the closing stages coming home sixth but only beaten just over two lengths. Made no mistake last time out when readily beating the useful Coulsty and must have every chance of taking this

Cable Bay- Thrice raced colt of Charlie Hills who showed improved form when a neck second to Saayerr in the Richmond. Weighted to get the better of that rival today and this well bred son of Invincible Spirit is a live chance under William Buick

Justice Day- Not out of the first two in his first four runs, his limitations were seemingly exposed when only ninth in the Windsor Castle at Royal Ascot. Although only beaten three lengths the form of the race has not worked out well at all. Rated 95 and will have to improve on all known form to take a hand here

My Catch- Interesting contender for the Qatar Racing team. Well bred and showed immense promise when second on debut to the useful Langavat, Windsor Castle runner up Supplicant behind, at Beverley. Then pitched into the aforementioned Ascot contest when he got going too late, finishing a creditable fifth. Has since crossed the channel to take two races, narrowly beating the Morny seventh in a group three last time, and must have a big chance of completing the hat trick here

Parbold- Underrated horse from the Richard Fahey stable who has done nothing wrong in his career to date. A good winner on debut from the useful Art Official he then finished best of the rest behind impressive winner War Command in the Coventry. That form has its critics but would still stand up amongst the best on show here. Slightly disappointing in the Vintage Stakes last time when given alot to do before finishing strongly for third. May lack the quality of a top notch juvenile but can not be confidently ruled out in this field

Wilshere Boulevard- Coolmore raider who arrives here having claimed a group three at the Curragh last time. Has ran five times which suggests he isn't a stable star and only tenth in the Windsor Castle on his last visit to these shores. Obviously anything that travels from the stable needs respecting but it would be disappointing if he proved good enough

Verdict- Another group race for the juveniles that lacks a standout candidate and can be considered an open affair. Saayerr is the only winner at the grade and therefore shoulders a three pound penalty which makes life tough for him. Whilst Parbold attempts to boost the much scorned Coventry form but again may find one or two too good. The selection comes from the winning stable last year of Kevin Ryan in the form of Astaire. He doesn't have that much to find on the figures and every chance he is better than able to show on his first try at this level in the July Stakes . Cable Bays run in the Richmond entitles him to be on the premises but more of a threat may come from the David Brown colt My Catch who comes here seeking a hat trick having won two decent contests in France recently

1 Astaire
2 My Catch
3 Cable Bay