Hardwicke Stakes (Group 2)
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Kalpana leads the pace appeal with a strong recent record at Ascot and Newbury, where she has consistently pressed leaders and maintained a high RPR (137) and OFR (120), showing resilience in contact and tactical positioning despite a recent penalty. She is hard to oppose in form, having won at Group 3 level with a clean record in her last two starts and a marked improvement in her ability to hold ground under pressure, especially in the presence of rivals like West Wind Blows. The main danger comes from Goliath, who has shown class in France and a strong RPR (135) on firm ground, while Jan Brueghel, despite a steady pace in his last outing, remains a consistent threat with a solid RPR (137) and a first-time headgear appearance at Ascot. Phantom Flight and Sons And Lovers, both first-time participants, offer value at the forecast price with limited recent form and ground exposure, though neither has the consistency to challenge the top tier.
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