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14:35 Newmarket

Ouija Board Cumberland Lodge Stakes (Group 3) (Class 1)

  • 6 Runners
  • Distance: 1m 4f
  • Going: Good
  • Surface: Turf
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 2m 32.47s
  • 6 Ran
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1
Silk -

Mubtaker (USA)

5/6

    2
    Silk -

    Self Defense

    16/1

      1(5)
      Silk - ORANGE, BLACK hoop, WHITE cap

      Compton Bolter (IRE)

      9 CDD
      10/1
      • Form 815441
      • Age 8
      • Weight 9-3
      • Official Rating 109

      held up in touch, raced keenly, stayed on same pace final 2f

      2(4)
      Silk - Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap

      Acropolis (IRE)

      15 BF
      10/3
      • Form 3/14-234
      • Age 4
      • Weight 9-0

      held up in touch, effort over 1f out, beaten when hung left inside final furlong

      4(7)
      Silk - Royal Blue, White epaulets, striped cap

      Mubtaker (USA)

      16 CDD
      5/6
      • Form 4-30211
      • Age 8
      • Weight 9-0
      • Official Rating 115

      tracked leader, led over 2f out, ran on well

      5(6)
      Silk - ORANGE, DARK BLUE sash, diabolo on sleeves, ORANGE cap

      Self Defense

      22 D
      16/1
      • Form 5234-36
      • Age 8
      • Weight 9-0
      • Official Rating 112

      tracked leaders, driven to challenge over 1f out, soon every chance, kept on same pace final furlong

      6(3)
      Silk - Yellow, Red spots on sleeves and cap

      True Lover (GER)

      344
      40/1
      • Form 56186/3-
      • Age 8
      • Weight 9-0
      • Official Rating 106

      went left start, soon led, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon weakened

      7(1)
      Silk - Grey, Red Cross of Lorraine, hooped sleeves, quartered cap

      Kong (IRE)

      15 b
      15/2
      • Form 3-21044
      • Age 3
      • Weight 8-9
      • Official Rating 107

      held up, effort when hung left from well over 1f out, never nearer

      3(2)
      NR

      Frank Sonata

      9 D
      • Form 2-22736
      • Age 4
      • Weight 9-0
      • Official Rating 109

      Nonrunner

      Previous results

      2004
      (8)
      Silk -

      High Accolade

      3/1
      • Age 4
      • Weight 9-0

      2003
      (3)
      Silk -

      High Accolade

      9/4
      • Age 3
      • Weight 8-11

      2002
      (2)
      Silk -

      Systematic

      1/2
      • Age 3
      • Weight 8-6

      In depth

      Verdict

      A terrific renewal of this Group three event and it can fall to Mubtaker, Kong and Acropolis appear to be the main dangers. Marcus Tregoning's eight-year-old is chasing a hat-trick of victories having landed a decent listed event at Goodwood, before beating Brahminy Kite in a match at Doncaster. This is probably he toughest test of the season but he should be up to the task. Acropolis represents the powerful Ballydoyle team and last year's Arc fourth must have strong claims. He hasn't reached those dizzy heights since, but has to be considered in this company. Kong landed the Lingfield Derby trial before running poorly in the big race itself. He failed to stay the Leger trip last time but over today's distance on ground that should suite he should play a major role. Compton Bolter returned to winning ways last time and looks the pick of the others, but Mubtaker cannot be ignored in this mood and can make it three in a row.

      Formwatch

      Compton Bolter (IRE) 25-1 (9-2) Keen hold, tracked leaders, switched to chase winner over 1f out, ran on to lead final 75 yards, all out, won at Newbury 1m 3f Grp 3 (1) gf beating Into The Dark (9-2) by a shd, 6 ran.

      Acropolis (IRE) 7-4fav (9-5) Held up on inner, last into straight, improved into moderate 4th 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 8, 5l behind Alayan (9-5) at Leopardstown 1m 2f lst stk (1) gf.

      Mubtaker (USA) 3-10fav (9-6) Made all, ridden clear over 1f out, eased towards finish, won at Doncaster 1m 4f lst stk (1) gs beating Brahminy Kite (8-6) by 4l, 2 ran.

      Self Defense 20-1 (9-3) Tracked leader, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 6, 21l behind Imperial Stride (9-8) at Newmarket 1m 4f Grp 3 (1) gf.

      True Lover (GER) 66-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden over 3f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 11, 5l behind Millenary (9-5) at Newmarket 2m Grp 3 (A1) sft in Oct.

      Kong (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on when not much room and hampered inside final furlong, no extra close home, 4th of 6, 10l behind Scorpion (9-0) at Doncaster 1m 7f Grp 1 (1) hvy.

      Frank Sonata 11-1 (9-2) Held up in rear, driven and beaten 3f out, last of 6, 30l behind Compton Bolter (9-2) at Newbury 1m 3f Grp 3 (1) gf.