3.40 1m. 3f. 211yds. 19 Declared. Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes (Handicap) (GBBPlus Race) (Class 2 ) of £120,000.00 3-y-o plus
1st - €61,848.00 2nd - €29,004.00 3rd - €14,508.00 4th - €7,248.00 5th - €3,624.00 6th - €1,812.00
Formscan - Opportunity went straight to the top of many shortlists for this after winning at Carlisle. An 8lb rise seems fair, although stall one isn't ideal for William Haggas' gelding. Hopewell Rock's third at Newmarket was boosted by the front two fighting out the finish of the Copper Horse on Tuesday but a chance is taken on another runner of Wathnan's in FRENCH DUKE, who has Jamie Spencer in the saddle. He had excuses for both previous appearances at this meeting when trained by Roger Varian and this may be the year everything drops right. Warrant Holder went up 5lb for winning at York but commands the utmost respect, while Plage De Havre and Mondo Man are others to consider.