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Formscan  - City Of Poets has impressively notched a maiden/novice stakes double and he warrants plenty of respect on handicap debut with Ryan Moore booked to ride, but DANCE IN THE STORM shades the verdict. The first-time hood (worn today) certainly did no harm when she fairly bolted up on her handicap bow over C&D three weeks ago and a subsequent 7lb rise in the ratings is fair. Gilet and Mudbir both cut back a furlong following pleasing enough efforts, particularly the former at Newbury, and they complete the shortlist.

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6-90
Defence Minister (GB) b c 9-11

Too Darn Hot (GB)-Tears of The Sun(Mastercraftsman)

(16) (Wathnan Racing)
Rated 92

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Defence Minister (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
The Fingal Raven (IRE)1
19th Jun 2025 Ascot(1m , Flat Hcap, Good to Firm) Defence Minister (GB) 15th (33/1 9-3 Rated 94) James McDonald 5.26L in front of The Fingal Raven (IRE) 23rd (40/1 9-2 Rated 93) Saffie Osborne (30 ran)
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Arctic Grey (IRE)1
19th Jun 2025 Ascot(1m , Flat Hcap, Good to Firm) Defence Minister (GB) 15th (33/1 9-3 Rated 94) James McDonald 11.39L in front of Arctic Grey (IRE) 29th (40/1 9-0 Rated 91) P J Dobbs (30 ran)
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23
3320
Head to Head

In the last 3 years The Fingal Raven (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Arctic Grey (IRE)1
19th Jun 2025 Ascot(1m , Flat Hcap, Good to Firm) The Fingal Raven (IRE) 23rd (40/1 9-2 Rated 93) Saffie Osborne 6.13L in front of Arctic Grey (IRE) 29th (40/1 9-0 Rated 91) P J Dobbs (30 ran)
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Defence Minister (GB)1
19th Jun 2025 Ascot(1m , Flat Hcap, Good to Firm) Defence Minister (GB) 15th (33/1 9-3 Rated 94) James McDonald 5.26L in front of The Fingal Raven (IRE) 23rd (40/1 9-2 Rated 93) Saffie Osborne (30 ran)
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31
1210
Head to Head

In the last 3 years Arctic Grey (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
The Fingal Raven (IRE)1
19th Jun 2025 Ascot(1m , Flat Hcap, Good to Firm) The Fingal Raven (IRE) 23rd (40/1 9-2 Rated 93) Saffie Osborne 6.13L in front of Arctic Grey (IRE) 29th (40/1 9-0 Rated 91) P J Dobbs (30 ran)
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Defence Minister (GB)1
19th Jun 2025 Ascot(1m , Flat Hcap, Good to Firm) Defence Minister (GB) 15th (33/1 9-3 Rated 94) James McDonald 11.39L in front of Arctic Grey (IRE) 29th (40/1 9-0 Rated 91) P J Dobbs (30 ran)
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58
-171
Dance In The Storm (GB) b f 9-6

Night Of Thunder (IRE)-Strictly Dancing(Danehill Dancer)

hd2(21) cd1 (Mr J C Smith)
Rated 87

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211
City Of Poets (IRE) ch c 9-5

Ghaiyyath (IRE)-Populist(Shamardal)

(16) d2 (Mr Saeed Manana)
Rated 86

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WS Wind Surgery ts2 Tongue Strap vs2 Visor hd2 Hood es2 Eye Shield ec2 Eye Cover cp2 Cheekpiece bl2 Blinkers tt2 Tongue Tie bo2 Blinkers one cowl e2 Ear Plugs p2 Pacifier pc2 Pacifier with cowls ps2 Pacifier one cowl sr2 Shadow Roll co2 Cheekpiece one side sb2 Sheepskin Browband cc2 Cornell Collar xb2 Crossed Nose Band cd2 Course and Distance Winner c2 Course Winner d2 Distance Winner bf Beaten Favourite on Last Run

The superscript number on headgear bl2 indicates number of times worn. A plus bl+ indicates more than 10 times where as red background bl1indicates first time.

Trainer/Jockey In Form last 21 days

Trainer/Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
Jamie Osborne/Saffie Osborne
2
7
28

For Trainer/Jockeys in this race

Trainers In Form last 21 days

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
A Balding
11
34
32

Jamie Osborne
2
14
14

Richard Hannon
2
24
8

H Al Jehani
1
5
20

J Tate
1
10
10

C G Cox
1
10
10

For Trainers in this race

Jockeys In Form last 21 days

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
Billy Loughnane
22
91
24

Rossa Ryan
7
33
21

Tom Marquand
5
23
21

R L Moore
3
8
37

Saffie Osborne
2
14
14

For Jockeys in this race

Flat Trainer Stats for Sandown

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
John Gosden
102
492
21

A Balding
78
571
14

Richard Hannon
61
530
12

C G Cox
35
324
11

Jamie Osborne
12
95
13

J Tate
8
59
14

Dylan Cunha
2
19
11

H Al Jehani
0
6
0

W J Greatrex
0
11
0

For Trainers in this race

Flat Trainer Stats for Sandown

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
R L Moore
124
589
21

W Buick
105
569
18

Jim Crowley
57
440
13

Tom Marquand
39
271
14

Oisin Murphy
31
169
18

S M Levey
21
214
10

Rossa Ryan
18
158
11

Billy Loughnane
7
40
18

Saffie Osborne
6
61
10

For Jockeys in this race

Course Form for Sandown

Horse
Wins
Runs
Dance In The Storm (GB)
1
1