2022 Brocklesby Stakes: the runners, the odds, the verdict

The Flat is back and kicking off the Doncaster action is the SBK-backed Brocklesby Stakes (1.15), in which 13 juveniles line up in a bid to become the season's first winner on the turf. Who will come out on top?

1.15 Doncaster: SBK Brocklesby Conditions Stakes racecard and betting

1 Beach Breeze

35,000gns yearling; yard won this race in 2015 and 2016; shortlisted

Trainer: Charlie and Mark Johnston
Jockey: Connor Beasley
Odds: 13-2

2 Blatant

20,000gns yearling; represents last year's winning connections; interesting

Trainer: Eve Johnson Houghton
Jockey: Charlie Bishop
Odds: 9-1

3 Confederation

9,000gns yearling; stable has a modest strike-rate with 2yos

Trainer: John Butler
Jockey: Silvestre de Sousa
Odds: 33-1

5 Jiffy Boy

Cost only 1,500gns as a yearling; best watched

Trainer: Robyn Brisland
Jockey: David Probert
Odds: 15-2

6 Kiss N Cuddle

45,000gns yearling; out of a 5f 2yo winner; likely type

Trainer: David Evans
Jockey: John Egan
Odds: 15-2

7 Knowwhatimeanharry

Trainer has won this race several times but his recent 2yo strike-rate is modest

Trainer: Bill Turner
Jockey: William Carson
Odds: 12-1

8 Mascapone

£4,500 yearling; bred to need longer trips

Trainer: Adrian Nicholls
Jockey: Barry McHugh
Odds: 33-1

9 Persian Force

225,000 euros yearling; brother to Gubbass who was a useful 2yo last term; respected

Trainer: Richard Hannon
Jockey: Rossa Ryan
Odds: 4-5 favourite

10 Rocking Ends

11,000gns yearling; stable is 0-30 with 2yos in last five seasons

Trainer: Brett Johnson
Jockey: Marco Ghiani
Odds: 40-1

11 Teatime Tipple

Yard has a modest strike-rate with 2yos

Trainer: Tony Coyle
Jockey: Paddy Mathers
Odds: 125-1

12 Evolicatt

Half-sister to a modest maiden for this stable

Trainer: David Evans
Jockey: Clifford Lee
Odds: 66-1

13 Primrose Ridge

8,000gns yearling; yard is only 4-68 with 2yos

Trainer: Darryll Holland
Jockey: Jason Watson
Odds: 40-1

The verdict

Based on purchase price and other factors, Persian Force appears to have the strongest claims. Blatant is second choice.

If you want more on the return of the Flat:

Confirmed runners and riders for the Lincoln at Doncaster on Saturday

Six horses who catch the eye on Saturday – including one with Group 1 potential

Five apprentices who can make a name for themselves on the Flat this season

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