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York
Fri 16th May

Formscan  - The globetrotting Rebel's Romance has only tasted defeat once on these shores - in last year's King George - and he ought to go very close if seeing out the trip. With stamina proven, though, SWEET WILLIAM is taken to come out on top. Last seen chasing home outstanding stayer Kyprios in the Long Distance Cup at Ascot on Champions Day, the Gosdens' gelding can pick up where he left off to set up a tilt at the Gold Cup. Continuous is a class act on his day and first-time blinkers could give him an added boost.

12
1-14
Rebel's Romance (IRE) 7,b g 9-8

Dubawi (IRE)-Minidress(Street Cry)

(41) (Godolphin)
Rated 123

24
212-
Sweet William (IRE) 6,b g 9-6

Sea The Stars (IRE)-Gale Force(Shirocco)

vs6(209) d1 (Normandie Stud Ltd)
Rated 117

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Sweet William (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Alsakib (GB)1
19th Oct 2024 Ascot(1m 7f 127yds, Flat, Soft-Heavy in places) Sweet William (IRE) 2nd (8/1 9-9 Rated 115) R Havlin 24.88L in front of Alsakib (GB) 8th (50/1 9-9 Rated 110) Oisin Murphy (9 ran)
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31
178-
Alsakib (GB) 5,gr g 9-3

Kingman (GB)-America Nova(Verglas)

(209) cd1 (Mr D R Passant)
Rated 110

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Alsakib (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Sweet William (IRE)1
19th Oct 2024 Ascot(1m 7f 127yds, Flat, Soft-Heavy in places) Sweet William (IRE) 2nd (8/1 9-9 Rated 115) R Havlin 24.88L in front of Alsakib (GB) 8th (50/1 9-9 Rated 110) Oisin Murphy (9 ran)
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43
9-39
Continuous (JPN) 5,b c 9-3

Heart's Cry (JPN)-Fluff(Galileo)

bl1(41) c1 (D Smith,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,Westerberg)
Rated 112

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Continuous (JPN) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Epic Poet (IRE)1
5th Apr 2025 Meydan(2m , Flat, Fast) Epic Poet (IRE) 3rd (17/2 9-3 Rated 100) D Tudhope 4.13L in front of Continuous (JPN) 9th (4/1 9-3 Rated 112) Dylan Browne McMonagle (10 ran)
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55
1323
Epic Poet (IRE) 6,b g 9-3

Lope De Vega (IRE)-Sagaciously(Lawman)

(41) d2 (Akela Thoroughbreds Ltd)
Rated 110

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Epic Poet (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Continuous (JPN)1
5th Apr 2025 Meydan(2m , Flat, Fast) Epic Poet (IRE) 3rd (17/2 9-3 Rated 100) D Tudhope 4.13L in front of Continuous (JPN) 9th (4/1 9-3 Rated 112) Dylan Browne McMonagle (10 ran)
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Previous Winners of this Race by Trainer (Since 1990)

Wins
Trainer
Winning Horses
4
John Gosden
2022 - Stradivarius(6/4Fav), 2019 - Stradivarius(4/5Fav), 2018 - Stradivarius(4/6Fav), 2011 - Duncan(11/4)
4
Sir Michael Stoute
2017 - Dartmouth(11/4Fav), 2015 - Snow Sky(5/2), 2014 - Gospel Choir(7/2Fav), 2009 - Ask(2/1Fav)
2
M Botti
2024 - Giavellotto(7/2), 2023 - Giavellotto(14/1)
1
A Balding
2021 - Spanish Mission(11/2)
1
Ed Dunlop
2012 - Red Cadeaux(4/1)
1
Jamie Osborne
2008 - Geordieland(13/2)
1
P D Niven
2016 - Clever Cookie(5/2)
1
Richard Fahey
2013 - Glen's Diamond(25/1)
1
Sir H R A Cecil
2010 - Manifest(13/8Fav)

Previous Winners of this Race by Jockey (Since 1990)

Wins
Jockey
Winning Horses
4
R L Moore
2017 - Dartmouth(11/4Fav), 2015 - Snow Sky(5/2), 2014 - Gospel Choir(7/2Fav), 2009 - Ask(2/1Fav)
3
L Dettori
2022 - Stradivarius(6/4Fav), 2019 - Stradivarius(4/5Fav), 2018 - Stradivarius(4/6Fav)
2
W Buick
2021 - Spanish Mission(11/2), 2011 - Duncan(11/4)
1
Andrea Atzeni
2023 - Giavellotto(14/1)
1
Oisin Murphy
2024 - Giavellotto(7/2)
1
P McDonald
2016 - Clever Cookie(5/2)
1
S W Kelly
2008 - Geordieland(13/2)
1
T G McLaughlin
2012 - Red Cadeaux(4/1)
1
T Hamilton
2013 - Glen's Diamond(25/1)
1
T P Queally
2010 - Manifest(13/8Fav)

Previous Winners of this Race by Age

Wins
Age
Winning Horses
6
5yo
2024 - Giavellotto(7/2), 2021 - Spanish Mission(11/2), 2019 - Stradivarius(4/5Fav), 2017 - Dartmouth(11/4Fav), 2014 - Gospel Choir(7/2Fav), 2013 - Glen's Diamond(25/1)
4
4yo
2023 - Giavellotto(14/1), 2018 - Stradivarius(4/6Fav), 2015 - Snow Sky(5/2), 2010 - Manifest(13/8Fav)
3
6yo
2012 - Red Cadeaux(4/1), 2011 - Duncan(11/4), 2009 - Ask(2/1Fav)
2
8yo
2022 - Stradivarius(6/4Fav), 2016 - Clever Cookie(5/2)
1
7yo
2008 - Geordieland(13/2)

Previous Winners of this Race by Sire (Since 1990)

Wins
Sire
Winning Horses
3
Sea The Stars (IRE)
2022 - Stradivarius(6/4Fav), 2019 - Stradivarius(4/5Fav), 2018 - Stradivarius(4/6Fav)
2
Mastercraftsman (IRE)
2024 - Giavellotto(7/2), 2023 - Giavellotto(14/1)
1
Cadeaux Genereux
2012 - Red Cadeaux(4/1)
1
Dalakhani (IRE)
2011 - Duncan(11/4)
1
Dubawi (IRE)
2017 - Dartmouth(11/4Fav)
1
Galileo (IRE)
2014 - Gospel Choir(7/2Fav)
1
Intikhab (USA)
2013 - Glen's Diamond(25/1)
1
Johann Quatz (FR)
2008 - Geordieland(13/2)
1
Nayef (USA)
2015 - Snow Sky(5/2)
1
Noble Mission (GB)
2021 - Spanish Mission(11/2)
1
Primo Valentino (IRE)
2016 - Clever Cookie(5/2)
1
Rainbow Quest (USA)
2010 - Manifest(13/8Fav)
1
Sadler's Wells (USA)
2009 - Ask(2/1Fav)

First Time - Blinkers Continuous» Full list of First Time Gear

Probable SP 11/8 Rebel's Romance, 9/4 Sweet William, 4/1 Continuous, 8/1 Epic Poet, 12/1 Alsakib.

Symbols Explained

ts2 Tongue Strap vs2 Visor hd2 Hood es2 Eye Shield ec2 Eye Cover cp2 Cheekpiece bl2 Blinkers tt2 Tongue Tie 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.