Race cards · Sat 9 Jul
Saturday 9 July · Newmarket, England
15:50 bet365 Bunbury Cup (Heritage Handicap)
- Distance
- 0m 7f 0y
- Going
- Good to Firm (Good in places)
- Class
- 2
- Prize
- GBP 120000
- Runners
- 18
Race preview
MONTASSIB lost his unbeaten record when not getting much luck in running in the Buckingham Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot, eventually finishing fifth behind the likes of Ropey Guest (second) and Rhoscolyn (third). That effort showcased the 10lb rise for his handicap debut success at Goodwood was more than justified and the four-year-old is open to further progression on just his fifth career start. Samburu wasn't disgraced when sixth in the Jersey at the Royal meeting and he is of interest back in handicap company, especially being 8lb well-in compared to future contests. Jumby, who was third in the Wokingham, and the aforementioned Rhoscolyn are others who boast strong claims.