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Can Al Aasy make his class tell? Graeme Rodway runs the numbers on the favourite

Al Aasy: impressive winner of the John Porter Stakes
Al Aasy: looks a Group 1 horse in a Group 2 raceCredit: Edward Whitaker

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Princess Of Wales's Tattersalls Stakes (Group 2) | 1m4f | 3yo+ | ITV3/RTV

This Group 2 has attracted a genuine Group 1 performer in the shape of Al Aasy, who was second behind Pyledriver in the Coronation Cup at Epsom last time and clearly sets the standard.

Al Aasy recorded a Racing Post Rating of 121 on that occasion, which looks strong in the context of this race given the median RPR of all Group 2 winners in Britain and Ireland since the start of 2008 is 116.

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Published on 7 July 2021inPreviews

Last updated 18:33, 7 July 2021

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