Listowel 5:16 Result

Count Bezukhov's form figures 3-1-3 show he's progressive and already won last time out, and he carries the highest OR (87) in the field with JP O'Brien and Sheridan combo. Top weight is earned through class, not just handicap luck - he beat this level and is unexposed at 3yo over this trip, stepping up nicely in trip suits a horse with Sea The Stars damsire influence (stamina). The 75-day break is a slight concern but O'Brien's yard is adept at placing improving stayers fresh. Bay of Stars (Weld/Keane, Juddmonte) is the market alternative but his last-time-out form line (6-1230) is more mixed and inconsistent than Count Bezukhov's trajectory. Huff'n'puff has scope but hasn't strung together the same level of recent proven wins, and his best form came at shorter trips for Bated Breath stock, questioning the step to 1m6f. Vantage Code has an interesting profile with a recent win but is unproven at this fuller trip having operated mostly shorter. Overall the strongest, most in-form, best-bred-for-stamina type is Count Bezukhov, and he looks capable of confirming York-clock form again at a fair price relative to a stronger recent scoring sequence than his rivals.