Abernant Stakes: Timeform's runner-by-runner guide

Timeform preview a race at Newmarket

Timeform examine each runner in a competitive renewal of the Group 3 Abernant Stakes...

Captain Ramius was better than ever in 2012, winning Ayr Gold Cup in September and 7f Doncaster minor event in October. Back to best when second to Jack Dexter in listed event at latter track last time.

Hawkeyethenoo is a strong traveller who can list wins in 2011 Victoria Cup and 2012 Stewards' Cup on CV. Career best when -length second to Maarek in Ascot Group 2 final start last term and gone well fresh before.

Jimmy Styles is an admirable front-runner who showed he's as good as ever with victory in Deauville Group 3 last August. Runner-up in this race last year and capable of another bold showing.

Move In Time ended 2011 campaign by landing 5f listed contest at Ascot for Bryan Smart. Back at that level when winning handicaps for new yard in recent weeks and expected to go close on hat-trick attempt.

Pandar was a smart performer in Italy last year, winning 3 times. Well held on debut for new yard in November, though, and will need to find some improvement to go close on return to action.

Swiss Cross ended drought in 6f Lingfield handicap in December, but not at his best in recent months and faces a stiff task here. Engaged 4.20 Beverley Wednesday.

The Cheka won a Doncaster listed event on reappearance last term and went on to finish placed 4 times in pattern company, including second in July Cup. Goes well fresh and another who can't be ruled out.

Tiddliwinks is a smart performer who was better than ever in 2012, winning Duke of York Stakes and a Group 3 at the Curragh. Player if close to best, though he's needed his reappearance in last 2 campaigns.

Angels Will Fall won a 5f listed race at Ayr in June and ran close to best when third to Swiss Dream in C&D listed event on final start last term. Will need to improve to have big say in matters.
 
Hallelujah is a lightly-raced mare who won 3 of first 4 starts. Further progress when third in York Group 3 in July and probably best to forgive poor run in C&D listed event when last seen in October. Unexposed.

Tickled Pink was runner-up first 3 starts and made it fourth time lucky in 6f Yarmouth maiden last June. Needs to step up a lot to go close at this level but interesting connections think it's worth a try.

Timeform 1-2-3:
1. Move In Time
2. Captain Ramius
3. The Cheka

Timeform View: A competitive renewal of this Group 3 prize. Move In Time has thrived for the switch to David O'Meara and can strike again while the iron's hot. Captain Ramius, The Cheka and Hawkeyethenoo are others who will go close if anywhere near their best.

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