Saturday, May 18, 2024

Sceptre Stakes: Matt Chapman’s runner guide and big-race verdict

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Sky Sports Racing pundit Matt Chapman is back with his runner-by-runner guide and a big-race verdict ahead of the big race on the opening day of the Leger meeting at Doncaster.

BOUNCE THE BLUES

Jockey: William Buick Trainer: Andrew Balding

Two wins from 15 starts and mixes 7f/1m. Fair run at Sundown last time behind Potapova and has been to Doncaster twice before when third in this race in 2020 and fifth in the 2021 Doncaster Mile. Hold up performer would like a strong pace and should get it.

DIVINE MAGIC

J: Neil Callan T: Marco Botti

Really shouldn’t be good enough for a race like this but ran well against the in-form Orbaan at Ascot last time. Clearly hoping to get Black Type for getting in the frame.