5.35 1m. 1f. 212yds. 15 Declared. Golden Gates Stakes (Handicap) (Class 2 ) of £100,000.00 3-y-o
1st - €51,540.00 2nd - €24,170.00 3rd - €12,090.00 4th - €6,040.00 5th - €3,020.00 6th - €1,510.00
Formscan - Those drawn high have tended do well since the inauguration of this contest in 2020, with the first three places in last year's renewal filled by runners drawn 13 and above. With that in mind, it may pay to take a chance on LION OF WAR. Having won his first two starts last summer, Charlie Johnston's colt bounced back to form in eye-catching fashion when powering home to win well over 1m1f at Musselburgh three weeks ago and a 4lb rise still leaves him on a fair mark now back up in trip. Canute won with ease on his second appearance in a handicap at Navan earlier in the month and Aidan O'Brien's colt is feared most, despite the handicapper raising him 11lb in the ratings. Knockbrex lost little in defeat when finishing fourth to subsequent Queen's Vase third Chesspiece at York last month and completes the shortlist now eased in distance.