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14:10 Ascot

Town & Country Maiden Auction Stakes (Plus 10) (Class 4)

  • 16 Runners
  • Distance: 6f
  • Going: Good to Soft (Round Course: Good to Soft, Soft in places)
  • Surface: Turf
  • £10,000 added
  • Winner: £6,469
  • 2nd: £1,925
  • 3rd: £962
  • 4th: £481
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 1m 16.84s
  • Off Time: 14:11:48
  • 16 Ran
Go to Full Result
1
Silk -

Taurean Star (IRE)

5/1

    2
    Silk -

    Operative

    13/2

      3
      Silk -

      Art Echo

      12/1

        1(6)
        Silk - White, Royal Blue hoop, diabolo on sleeves, Royal Blue cap

        Any Guest (IRE)

        39
        50/1
        • Form 09
        • Age 2
        • Weight 9-5

        chased leaders, ridden 2f out, soon weakened

        2(11)
        Silk - White, Red Cross Belts, Royal Blue and White Diabolo on sleeves, red Cap

        Art Echo

        22
        12/1
        • Form 2
        • Age 2
        • Weight 9-5

        dwelt, soon chasing leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong

        3(9)
        Silk - Light blue and yellow stripes, light blue sleeves, yellow stars, light blue cap

        Operative

        15 p
        13/2
        • Form 2340
        • Age 2
        • Weight 9-5
        • Official Rating 79

        chased leaders, led over 1f out, pressed and edged right inside final furlong, headed last strides

        4(12)
        Silk - DARK BLUE, WHITE disc, DARK BLUE sleeves, WHITE spots, WHITE cap

        Port Paradise

        25
        20/1
        • Form 4
        • Age 2
        • Weight 9-5

        chased leaders, no extra inside final furlong

        5(15)
        Silk - Royal Blue, White disc, diabolo on sleeves, White cap

        Sexton Blake (IRE)

        66/1
        • Age 2
        • Weight 9-5

        held up and always towards rear, never on terms

        6(16)
        Silk - Red, black stripe, striped sleeves

        Short Work

        21 BF
        10/1
        • Form 35
        • Age 2
        • Weight 9-5

        chased leaders, ridden and stayed on same pace inside final furlong

        7(2)
        Silk - Maroon, grey triple diamond, hooped sleeves, quartered cap

        Taurean Star (IRE)

        21
        5/1
        • Form 44
        • Age 2
        • Weight 9-5

        steadied start, held up towards rear, headway 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, soon challenging, stayed on to lead final strides

        8(4)
        Silk - Royal blue, white seams, white sleeves, royal blue stars, red cap

        Timeless Art (IRE)

        4/1
        • Age 2
        • Weight 9-5

        chased leaders, no extra inside final furlong

        9(8)
        Silk - White, orange seams, orange sleeves, white stars, white cap, orange star

        Trident Tested

        16
        100/1
        • Form 9
        • Age 2
        • Weight 9-5

        chased leaders, pushed along and weakened halfway, soon behind

        10(3)
        Silk - Red and Black stripes, Black sleeves

        Zoffany's Way (IRE)

        16/1
        • Age 2
        • Weight 9-5

        towards rear, some headway halfway, weakened over 2f out

        11(10)
        Silk - ROYAL BLUE, WHITE star, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, WHITE stars and stars on cap

        Caymus

        26
        66/1
        • Form 8
        • Age 2
        • Weight 9-0

        led until ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong

        12(7)
        Silk - Claret, gold braid, claret sleeves, claret cap, gold tassel

        Englishwoman

        25/1
        • Age 2
        • Weight 9-0

        slowly away, always in rear, tailed off

        13(1)
        Silk - White, mauve epaulets and stars on cap

        Fabulous Darling

        14
        50/1
        • Form 37
        • Age 2
        • Weight 9-0

        mainly towards rear, never involved

        14(14)
        Silk - RED, ORANGE and RED hooped sleeves, WHITE cap

        Many Dreams (IRE)

        18
        16/1
        • Form 3
        • Age 2
        • Weight 9-0

        held up, headway near side over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong

        15(13)
        Silk - Navy Blue, Red and Light Blue hoop and armlets, White cap

        Stroke of Midnight (IRE)

        42
        11/1
        • Form 62222
        • Age 2
        • Weight 9-0
        • Official Rating 73

        chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

        16(5)
        Silk - Purple, Maroon braces, Light Blue sleeves, Maroon stars, Light Blue cap, Maroon star

        Yeah Baby Yeah (IRE)

        20
        5/1
        • Form 33
        • Age 2
        • Weight 9-0

        held up towards rear, headway halfway, soon pushed along, driven along 2f out, soon not quicken, no further progress

        In depth

        Verdict

        Having finished third to the smart Buratino on debut in March, Yeah Baby Yeah was sent over to Deauville for a Listed race last month and again made the frame. She tries 6f for the first time but won't be far away if lasting home. Stroke of Midnight has had a few opportunities and so has Operative, though he'd have every chance on his second at Goodwood in July. Taurean Star has shown promise but dropping back from 7f may not suit. SHORT WORK ran very well in a hot maiden over course and distance on debut but blew the start when favourite at Nottingham next time- he deserves another chance. Newcomers Englishwoman and Zoffany's Way should be monitored for market interest.

        Formwatch

        Any Guest (IRE) 10-1 (9-5) Mid-division, ridden inside final furlong, no extra, 9th of 15, 6 1/2l behind Shakerattlenroll (9-5) at Windsor 6f mdn stks (5) gs in Jul.

        Art Echo 20-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, went 2nd and ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 12, 3 1/4l behind Bobby Wheeler (8-11) at Salisbury 7f mdn stks (5) gd in Aug.

        Operative 25-1 (8-11) Held up, never dangerous, 14th of 18, 8 1/4l behind Tasleet (9-2) at York 6f stks (2) gs in Aug.

        Port Paradise 25-1 (9-5) Held up, headway on outside 2f out, ran green and kept on steadily inside final furlong, went 4th close home, 4th of 12, 7 1/4l behind Projection (9-5) at Windsor 6f mdn stks (5) gf in Aug.

        Sexton Blake (IRE) Rip Van Winkle colt out of Soviet Treat.

        Short Work Evensfav (9-5) Restless stalls dwelt soon close up, ridden and no impression 2f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 9, 7 1/2l behind Blackout (9-5) at Nottingham 6f mdn stks (5) gs in Aug.

        Taurean Star (IRE) 3-1 (9-5) In touch, driven to chase leaders 2f out, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on same pace, no impression in 4th inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 4 3/4l behind Tidal Wave (9-5) at Newmarket 7f mdn stks (4) gf in Aug.

        Timeless Art (IRE) Medicean colt out of Bellona.

        Trident Tested 33-1 (8-13) Chased leaders on inside, ridden inside final 2f, weakened soon after, 9th of 13, 12l behind Miss Blondell (8-7) at Kempton 7f mdn stks (5) pol in Aug.

        Zoffany's Way (IRE) Zoffany colt out of Enchanting Way.

        Caymus 7-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, pushed along halfway, weakened soon after, 8th of 10, 18 1/2l behind Mr Wizard (8-13) at Windsor 6f mdn stks (5) gf in Aug.

        Englishwoman Acclamation filly out of Tesary.

        Fabulous Darling 7-2fav (8-11) Led until 2f out, chased winner until ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 12, 12 1/4l behind Ground Control (8-11) at Salisbury 6f mdn stks (5) gd in Aug.

        Many Dreams (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Towards rear, headway towards inside over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, went 3rd final strides, nearest finish, 3rd of 12, 2l behind Valko (9-5) at Kempton 6f mdn stks (4) pol in Aug.

        Stroke of Midnight (IRE) 2-1fav (9-0) Raced centre, prominent, every chance over 2f out, led centre group over 1f out, kept on same pace, no chance with winner, 2nd of 9, 5l behind Thatsallimsaying (9-0) at Chepstow 6f mdn fll stks (5) gs in Jul.

        Yeah Baby Yeah (IRE) 10-1 (8-10) 3rd of 8, 3 1/4l behind Yakaba (8-10) at Deauville 5f lst stks (1) sft in Aug.