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York
Sat 23rd Aug

Formscan  - Bowmark is two from four, with both of his victories coming in novice company. The son of Kingman found the Prix du Jockey Club too much of an ask last time and will appreciate this easier assignment, but a chance can be taken on GLADIUS. Andrew Balding's colt is unbeaten in two starts in handicaps, most recently scoring at Glorious Goodwood, and he continues to go from strength to strength. The son of Night Of Thunder has a lot to find on official ratings, but he is improving at a rapid rate of knots and may well be up to the task. King's Gambit completes the shortlist.

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4-54
Boiling Point (IRE) 4,b h 9-7

Too Darn Hot (GB)-Lady Momoka(Shamardal)

(27) (Exors Of The Late Sheikh Mohammed Obai)
Rated 105

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Boiling Point (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Checkandchallenge (GB)1
27th Jul 2025 Pontefract(1m 6yds, Flat, Good (Good to Firm in places)) Checkandchallenge (GB) 3rd (12/1 9-7 Rated 108) Callum Shepherd .25L in front of Boiling Point (IRE) 4th (11/2 9-7 Rated 105) Clifford Lee (6 ran)
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King's Gambit (IRE)2
18th Aug 2023 Newbury(1m , Flat Maiden, Good to Soft) King's Gambit (IRE) 1st (33/1 9-7) T E Whelan 3.00L in front of Boiling Point (IRE) 3rd (5/6Fav 9-7) James Doyle (6 ran)
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21st Jul 2023 Newbury(7f , Flat, Good (Good to Firm in places)) Boiling Point (IRE) 2nd (10/3 9-4) David Egan 5.34L in front of King's Gambit (IRE) 8th (20/1 9-4) T E Whelan (9 ran)
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27
1221
Bullet Point (GB) 4,b g 9-7

Advertise-Crying Lightening(Holy Roman Emperor)

(2) c1 (The Marathon Partnership)
Rated 103

36
5943
Checkandchallenge (GB) 6,b g 9-7

Fast Company (IRE)-Likeable(Dalakhani)

cp6(27) (Mr A Hetherton)
Rated 108

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Checkandchallenge (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Boiling Point (IRE)1
27th Jul 2025 Pontefract(1m 6yds, Flat, Good (Good to Firm in places)) Checkandchallenge (GB) 3rd (12/1 9-7 Rated 108) Callum Shepherd .25L in front of Boiling Point (IRE) 4th (11/2 9-7 Rated 105) Clifford Lee (6 ran)
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King's Gambit (IRE)1
17th Jun 2025 Ascot(1m 1f 212yds, Flat, Good to Firm (Good in places)) King's Gambit (IRE) 3rd (4/1Fav 9-5 Rated 113) James McDonald 2.82L in front of Checkandchallenge (GB) 9th (33/1 9-5 Rated 111) S De Sousa (16 ran)
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-463
King's Gambit (IRE) 4,ch g 9-7

Saxon Warrior (JPN)-Pure Symmetry(Storm Cat)

(67) (Wathnan Racing)
Rated 113

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Kings Gambit (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Checkandchallenge (GB)1
17th Jun 2025 Ascot(1m 1f 212yds, Flat, Good to Firm (Good in places)) King's Gambit (IRE) 3rd (4/1Fav 9-5 Rated 113) James McDonald 2.82L in front of Checkandchallenge (GB) 9th (33/1 9-5 Rated 111) S De Sousa (16 ran)
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Boiling Point (IRE)2
18th Aug 2023 Newbury(1m , Flat Maiden, Good to Soft) King's Gambit (IRE) 1st (33/1 9-7) T E Whelan 3.00L in front of Boiling Point (IRE) 3rd (5/6Fav 9-7) James Doyle (6 ran)
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21st Jul 2023 Newbury(7f , Flat, Good (Good to Firm in places)) Boiling Point (IRE) 2nd (10/3 9-4) David Egan 5.34L in front of King's Gambit (IRE) 8th (20/1 9-4) T E Whelan (9 ran)
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54
6119
Skukuza (GB) 4,b h 9-7

Blue Point (IRE)-Shingwedzi(Trippi)

(22) (Cayton Park Stud Limited)
Rated 113

62
-210
Bowmark (GB) 3,b c 9-0

Kingman (GB)-Bound(Galileo)

(83) c1 (Lordship Stud)
Rated 103

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Bowmark (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
King Of Cities (IRE)1
1st Jun 2025 Chantilly(1m 2f 96yds, Flat, Good to Soft) King Of Cities (IRE) 9th (14/1 9-2 Rated 111) James Doyle 2.63L in front of Bowmark (GB) 14th (9/1 9-2 Rated 103) Tom Marquand (18 ran)
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78
1211
Gladius (IRE) 3,b c 9-0

Night Of Thunder (IRE)-Persona Grata(Sir Percy)

(21) d2 (Qatar BS, China Horse Club & D Howden)
Rated 99

81
2933
King Of Cities (IRE) 3,ch c 9-0

Dubawi (IRE)-Ajman Princess(Teofilo)

(22) (Exors of the Late Sheikh Mohammed Obaid)
Rated 109

Head to Head

In the last 3 years King Of Cities (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Bowmark (GB)1
1st Jun 2025 Chantilly(1m 2f 96yds, Flat, Good to Soft) King Of Cities (IRE) 9th (14/1 9-2 Rated 111) James Doyle 2.63L in front of Bowmark (GB) 14th (9/1 9-2 Rated 103) Tom Marquand (18 ran)
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Previous Winners of this Race by Trainer (Since 1990)

Wins
Trainer
Winning Horses
3
David O'Meara
2018 - Lord Glitters(2/1Fav), 2015 - Mondialiste(4/1Fav), 2014 - Custom Cut(11/2)
2
Charlie Appleby
2016 - Scottish(5/1), 2013 - City Style(9/1)
2
Saeed Bin Suroor
2021 - Real World(1/1Fav), 2010 - Rio De La Plata(7/1)
2
Sir Michael Stoute
2019 - Zaaki(7/2), 2017 - Mustashry(5/2Fav)
1
A Balding
2024 - See The Fire(3/1Fav)
1
John Dunlop
2009 - Palavicini(8/1)
1
M Al Zarooni
2012 - Dubai Prince(4/1)
1
Mick Channon
2020 - Certain Lad(10/1)
1
Owen Burrows
2022 - Alflaila(3/1)
1
Richard Fahey
2023 - Spirit Dancer(6/1)
1
William Haggas
2011 - Green Destiny(11/4J Fav)

Previous Winners of this Race by Jockey (Since 1990)

Wins
Jockey
Winning Horses
3
D Tudhope
2018 - Lord Glitters(2/1Fav), 2015 - Mondialiste(4/1Fav), 2014 - Custom Cut(11/2)
2
Jim Crowley
2022 - Alflaila(3/1), 2017 - Mustashry(5/2Fav)
2
L Dettori
2012 - Dubai Prince(4/1), 2010 - Rio De La Plata(7/1)
1
E Ahern
2009 - Palavicini(8/1)
1
Hollie Doyle
2020 - Certain Lad(10/1)
1
K Fallon
2011 - Green Destiny(11/4J Fav)
1
Marco Ghiani
2021 - Real World(1/1Fav)
1
O J Orr
2023 - Spirit Dancer(6/1)
1
Oisin Murphy
2024 - See The Fire(3/1Fav)
1
R L Moore
2019 - Zaaki(7/2)
1
S De Sousa
2013 - City Style(9/1)
1
W Buick
2016 - Scottish(5/1)

Previous Winners of this Race by Age

Wins
Age
Winning Horses
7
4yo
2021 - Real World(1/1Fav), 2020 - Certain Lad(10/1), 2019 - Zaaki(7/2), 2017 - Mustashry(5/2Fav), 2016 - Scottish(5/1), 2012 - Dubai Prince(4/1), 2011 - Green Destiny(11/4J Fav)
4
5yo
2018 - Lord Glitters(2/1Fav), 2015 - Mondialiste(4/1Fav), 2014 - Custom Cut(11/2), 2010 - Rio De La Plata(7/1)
3
3yo
2024 - See The Fire(3/1Fav), 2022 - Alflaila(3/1), 2009 - Palavicini(8/1)
1
6yo
2023 - Spirit Dancer(6/1)
1
7yo
2013 - City Style(9/1)

Previous Winners of this Race by Sire (Since 1990)

Wins
Sire
Winning Horses
2
Dark Angel (IRE)
2022 - Alflaila(3/1), 2021 - Real World(1/1Fav)
1
City Zip (USA)
2013 - City Style(9/1)
1
Clodovil (IRE)
2020 - Certain Lad(10/1)
1
Frankel (GB)
2023 - Spirit Dancer(6/1)
1
Galileo (IRE)
2015 - Mondialiste(4/1Fav)
1
Giant's Causeway (USA)
2009 - Palavicini(8/1)
1
Leroidesanimaux (BRZ)
2019 - Zaaki(7/2)
1
Marju (IRE)
2011 - Green Destiny(11/4J Fav)
1
Notnowcato (GB)
2014 - Custom Cut(11/2)
1
Rahy (USA)
2010 - Rio De La Plata(7/1)
1
Sea The Stars (IRE)
2024 - See The Fire(3/1Fav)
1
Shamardal (USA)
2012 - Dubai Prince(4/1)
1
Tamayuz (GB)
2017 - Mustashry(5/2Fav)
1
Teofilo (IRE)
2016 - Scottish(5/1)
1
Whipper (USA)
2018 - Lord Glitters(2/1Fav)

Probable SP 9/4 King's Gambit, 9/2 Bowmark, 5/1 Bullet Point, 6/1 Skukuza, 7/1 King Of Cities, 8/1 Gladius, 10/1 Boiling Point, 25/1 Checkandchallenge.

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