Racecards
18:00 Bath
E.b.f./bath Ales Salamander Maiden Fillies' Stakes (Class 5)
- 16 Runners
- Distance: 5f 11y
- Going: Good to Soft
- Surface: Turf
- £5,500 added
- Form 72
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer R Hannon
- Jockey Richard Hughes
mid-division, headway on outside 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out
Emerald Lass
39- Form 70
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer D J Coakley
- Jockey T P O'Shea
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
slowly into stride, ridden and switched left over 2f out, no impression
- Form 8
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
slowly into stride, mid-division, effort over 2f out, plugged on
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
tracked leaders, weakened over 1f out
- Form 94
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer P Winkworth
- Jockey S Carson
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer W R Swinburn
- Jockey A Kirby
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
Smokey Ryder
15- Form 7
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer G & J Moore
- Jockey F Sweeney
mid-division, switched right and headway 2f out, chased leading pair over 2f out, kept on
- Form 2423
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 75
- Trainer M P Tregoning
- Jockey Dane O'Neill
in touch, ridden 2f out, under pressure and edged left final furlong
Yanza
15- Form 4
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer J Gask
- Jockey David Probert
chased winner throughout, kept on towards finish
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Happy Forever was not a cheap purchase and having been supported on her debut she can land this pot; Always There and Sterling Sound make it to the shortlist. The selection ran fairly well at Kempton where she was a tad keen, and the drop in trip today looks a good move; this Dr Fong filly should handle the ground and is selected accordingly. On The Feather and Always There have both shown ability in two starts to date, whilst Yanza and Smokey Ryder could easily improve on their debut runs. Sterling Sound is very consistent and now dropped in class sets a good standard, however she probably wouldn't want too much rain. At a price keep an eye on Walter Swinburn's newcomer Rathlin Light, however it is Happy Forever who gets the nod.
Formwatch
Abacus House (IRE) 22-1 (8-9) Slowly away, ran green, hanging left, always behind, 8th of 9, 17l behind It's Toast (9-0) at Chepstow 5f 2yo fll mdn aut (5) sft.
Aine's Delight (IRE) King's Best filly, half-sister to numerous winners from 1m-2m.
Always There (IRE) 10-3 (8-12) Tracked leaders far rail, ridden to lead 1f out, no extra when headed inside final furlong, soon outpaced by winner, 2nd of 12, 2l behind Sharp Bullet (9-3) at Sandown 5f 2yo mdn (5) gs.
Definite Honey 100-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, never a factor, 9th of 14, 13l behind Blushing Maid (8-12) at Bath 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.
Emerald Lass 50-1 (8-12) Led, headed halfway, soon weakened, beaten when slightly hampered when entering final furlong, last of 11, 14l behind Red Rossini (9-3) at Windsor 5f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Jul.
Final Rhapsody Royal Applause filly, related to numerous winners from 5f-1m including useful 6f & 7f winner Peak To Creek.
Happy Forever (FR) 9-2 (9-0) Raced keenly, tracked leaders, effort 2f out, not quicken over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 6l behind Touching (9-0) at Kempton 6f 2yo mdn fll (5) pol in Jul.
Luvmedo (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, in rear, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 8, 15l behind Art Preview (9-3) at Lingfield 5f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Jun.
Micro Chip Piccolo filly, half-sister to winning sprinter Knead The Dough.
Midnight Fantasy 25-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, always in rear, 10th of 12, 8l behind Sirenuse (9-0) at Ripon 5f 2yo mdn fll (4) gd in Jul.
On The Feather 14-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, driven 2f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 2l behind Carina Nebula (9-0) at Lingfield 6f 2yo mdn fll (5) pol in Jul.
Rathlin Light (USA) Grand Slam filly, half-sister to numerous winners from 5f-1m4f including top-class US winner Caller One.
Red Myth 28-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, behind, ridden and lost touch over 3f out, tailed off over 2f out, last of 10, well behind Nun Today (8-9) at W'hampton 7f 2yo sll (6) pol in Jul.
Smokey Ryder 50-1 (8-7) Close up on outside, ridden over 2f out, losing ground when stumbled badly over 1f out, not recover, soon eased, last of 7, 9l behind Cut The Cackle (9-0) at Sandown 5f 2yo mdn fll (4) gd.
Sterling Sound (USA) 9-2 (9-0) Raced keenly, tracked leaders, chased winner halfway, hard ridden over 1f out, no impression, lost 2nd final 100 yards, 3rd of 13, 3l behind Gower Valentine (9-0) at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn (2) gf in Jul.
Yanza 14-1 (8-8) Slowly into stride, towards rear, headway when short of room and hampered over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 7, 11l behind Rioliina (8-8) at Bath 6f 2yo mdn fll aut (6) gs.