Key pointers

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Seven winners of the Group 2 1m4f Ribblesdale Stakes (3.40) since 2011 were officially rated 98+ (7-48 +£1.33). The same number were sent off 9-2 or shorter in the betting (7-24 +£5.58).

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Favourites are 0625352000 in the Group 2 5f Norfolk Stakes (2.30) since 2011.

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Nine winners of the Group 1 2m4f Gold Cup (4.15) since 2011 were sent off 6-1 or shorter in the betting (9-24 +£6.24). Eight winners were officially rated 117+ (8-19 +£6.74). Those horses in both categories are 8-13 (+£12.74).

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Sir Michael Stoute is 0-7 with three placed in the Group 2 1m4f Ribblesdale Stakes (3.40) since 2011 – suggesting Noon Star is best watched.