Ispolini (GB)

Smart performer; 1,200,000gns yearling; showed lots of good form in defeat since maiden success, including in Group company; doubled his tally in 1m6f handicap at Meydan in January 2019, and followed up over the same C&D in the Group 3 Nad Al Sheba Trophy; produced a rather laboured effort when well held in fourth in the Group 2 Yorkshire Cup on return to Britain in May 2019 but bounced back by winning Group 3 German St Leger in September; disappointing when down the field in Group 3 Sagaro Stakes on next outing at Newcastle in June 2020 and beaten in a Listed race over 1m4f at Haydock next time; down the field in Meydan Listed handicap (1m4f) when next seen in January 2021 but better efforts when fourth in similar race and a Group 3, both over 1m6f, on next two starts; effective 1m2f-1m6f; acts on turf and AW; has worn a tongue-tie.