Racecards
14:15 Bath
Savings Assured Mortgages Median Auction Maiden Stakes (Class 5)
- 11 Runners
- Distance: 5f 11y
- Going: Firm
- Surface: Turf
Benllech
85- Form 82598
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 79
- Trainer S Kirk
- Jockey M Stainton
slowly into stride, mid-division, ridden 3f out, stayed on
- Form 9
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer J M Bradley
- Jockey S Donohoe
in touch, ridden 4f out, weakened over 2f out
- Form 86090
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 56
- Trainer J M Bradley
- Jockey Greg Fairley
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, one pace final 2f
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer J M Bradley
- Jockey Barry Savage
mid-division, ridden 3f out, some late progress
- Form 254037
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 71
- Trainer J S Moore
- Jockey L P Keniry
led, ridden and headed 2f out, no further impression
- Form 70
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer B W Hills
- Jockey A Medeiros
slowly into stride, mid-division and keen hold, ridden 3f out, soon beaten
- Form 5422
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 81
- Trainer H & R Charlton
- Jockey S J Drowne
slowly into stride, soon tracking leaders, led 2f out, ridden out
- Age 2
- Weight 8-12
- Trainer G & J Moore
- Jockey R Kingscote
slowly into stride, in touch, ridden over 2f out, stayed on to chase leading pair, held final furlong
- Age 2
- Weight 8-12
- Trainer R F Johnson Houghton
- Jockey S Carson
slowly into stride, always in rear
In depth
Verdict
There is not much strength in depth to the opener, with Smirfy's Gold selected ahead of Benllech and possibly Madrigale. Smirfy's Gold cost 20,000 guineas and, being related to a number of winners, would not have to be out of the ordinary to land a modest opener. The drop back in trip should see Vaunt in a better light after a fair run last time in first-time blinkers, but he is becoming a very frustrating type. Benllech has not really built on earlier promise but, if getting back to his best, he could not be ruled out. The tongue-tie that was on for a disappointing effort last time is off again today. Pernomente has at least bagged some money this season and, in a race where few can be given strong mentions, can't be ruled out of a good run. Game Lady has shown more than enough in two starts to suggest that she ought to play some sort of a part here too. Finally, Split The Wind and Madrigale are interesting newcomers but we will side with another debutant, Smirfy's Gold.
Formwatch
Benllech 7-1 (9-3) Led, headed halfway, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 8th of 10, 6l behind Special Day (8-12) at Sandown 5f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.
Ella Woodcock (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride and not much room, always behind, 10th of 12, 10l behind Buccellati (9-1) at Warwick 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd in Aug.
Pernomente (IRE) 7-4 (8-10) With leader, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 9, 8l behind Josr's Magic (8-11) at Carlisle 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Aug.
Smirfys Gold (IRE) Bad As I Wanna Be colt out of an unraced mare.
Vaunt 5-2fav (9-3) With winner, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 13, 5l behind Fish Called Johnny (9-3) at Nottingham 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd in Aug.
Madrigale Averti filly, half-sister to winners up to 1m4f including the Group 3 winner Green Minstrel.
Split The Wind (USA) Just A Cat filly, sister to winners up to 1m.
Game Lady 22-1 (9-0) Keen, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, edged left and kept on one pace, 6th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Roshanak (9-0) at Leicester 6f 2yo mdn fll (5) gf in Aug.