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Formscan  - OPERA BALLO was a shade disappointing in the Craven, but he bounced back to form in no uncertain terms when landing the Heron Stakes at Sandown. The progressive Ghaiyyath colt could have plenty more in the locker and is taken to provide Charlie Appleby with a first win in the contest since Al Suhail in 2020. King Of Cities wasn't beaten far into ninth in the Prix du Jockey Club at Chantilly and must be respected in these calmer waters, while Arabian Story takes a step up in class having landed the Britannia last month.

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1161
Opera Ballo (IRE) b c 9-8

Ghaiyyath (IRE)-Dubai Opera(Invincible Spirit)

hd2(42) d3 (Godolphin)
Rated 110

35
5-40
Brian (IRE) b g 9-5

Shaman (IRE)-Alys Love(New Approach)

(19) c1 (Mr T R Lock & Partner)
Rated 101

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Brian (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Seagulls Eleven (IRE)1
21st Jun 2025 Ascot(7f , Flat, Good to Firm) Seagulls Eleven (IRE) 6th (22/1 9-3 Rated 110) Harry Davies 4.00L in front of Brian (IRE) 10th (22/1 9-3 Rated 101) Billy Loughnane (15 ran)
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74
0-06
Head to Head

In the last 3 years Seagulls Eleven (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Brian (IRE)1
21st Jun 2025 Ascot(7f , Flat, Good to Firm) Seagulls Eleven (IRE) 6th (22/1 9-3 Rated 110) Harry Davies 4.00L in front of Brian (IRE) 10th (22/1 9-3 Rated 101) Billy Loughnane (15 ran)
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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.

Trainers In Form last 21 days

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
A Balding
11
34
32

Charlie Appleby
2
24
8

Richard Hannon
2
24
8

J S Moore
2
8
25

Hugo Palmer
1
15
6

For Trainers in this race

Jockeys In Form last 21 days

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
Tom Marquand
5
23
21

Harry Davies
3
18
16

James Doyle
2
5
40

For Jockeys in this race

Flat Trainer Stats for Newmarket

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
Charlie Appleby
341
1215
28

Richard Hannon
161
1541
10

A Balding
131
1091
12

Saeed Bin Suroor
124
666
19

Charles Hills
76
773
10

Hugo Palmer
47
465
10

J S Moore
2
70
3

For Trainers in this race

Flat Trainer Stats for Newmarket

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
W Buick
392
1757
22

James Doyle
179
1203
15

Jim Crowley
119
835
14

Tom Marquand
64
668
10

S M Levey
61
612
10

David Egan
56
559
10

Oisin Murphy
47
276
17

Harry Davies
26
175
15

For Jockeys in this race

Course Form for Newmarket

Horse
Wins
Runs
Opera Ballo (IRE)
0
1
Brian (IRE)
1
1
Elarak (GB)
1
2
King Of Cities (IRE)
0
2
Royal Playwright (GB)
0
1
Seagulls Eleven (IRE)
0
3
Spectacular View (GB)
0
1