Jaeger-LeCoultre Molecomb Stakes |
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| Group 3, Goodwood 15:00 £100,000 guaranteed, 2yo only, 5f, Class 1  |
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A prestigious five furlong race for two-year-olds, which Big Evs claimed last year, is once again set to spotlight a rising sprinter. Notably, the same connections have Big Mojo, a promising contender making just his second start. It’s a bold move to pitch him at Group 3 level so soon, and Tuesday’s maiden might be a more prudent choice.
Aesterius is much too good and wins the Dragon Stakes in superb style under @the_doyler for @Archie_Watson ! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/AgDfQuhdPR
— Sandown Park (@Sandownpark) July 5, 2024
The Dragon Stakes form has had a few minor hiccups, but that’s unlikely to deter Archie Watson from running Aesterius, who cruised to victory at Sandown.
Meanwhile, Adrian Keatley has had Goodwood in his sights for Francisco’s Piece all year, hoping his underwhelming Coventry Stakes run was just a fluke.
Molecomb Stakes
£100,000 guaranteed, 2yo only, 5f, Class 1
18 entries
Going: Good, Good to Soft in places
NO. FORM HORSE AGE WGT TRAINER JOCKEY
1 151 Aesterius 2 - Archie Watson James Doyle
2 219 Amestris 2 - Michael Bell
3 10 Arran 2 - Paul & Oliver Cole David Probert
4 2 Big Mojo 2 - Michael Appleby Silvestre De Sousa
5 163 Binadham 2 - Kevin Philippart De Foy Benoit De La Sayette
6 7113 Celandine 2 - Ed Walker Tom Marquand
7 1210 Francisco's Piece 2 - Adrian Paul Keatley
8 7201 Fuji Mountain 2 - Declan Carroll Daniel Tudhope
9 160 Hawaiian 2 - Richard Hannon
10 1 King's Call 2 - Kevin Ryan Daniel Tudhope
11 011 Mr Lightside 2 - Michael Appleby Rossa Ryan
12 150 Rock N Roll Rocket 2 - David Loughnane
13 41 Sands Of Marra 2 - Ollie Sangster
14 21 Soldier's Heart 2 - Simon & Ed Crisford William Buick
15 10 The Man 2 - Richard Spencer Jamie Spencer
16 161 Usdi Atohi 2 - Donnacha O'Brien
17 152 Vingegaard 2 - Archie Watson Hollie Doyle
18 1492 Zabeel Road 2 - Charlie Johnston
