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14:20 Carlisle

E.b.f. Maiden Stakes (Class 5)

  • 7 Runners
  • Distance: 5f
  • Going: Good to Firm
  • Surface: Turf
  • £6,000 added
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 1m 3.24s
  • Off Time: 14:21:40
  • 7 Ran
Go to Full Result
1
Silk -

Honeymead (IRE)

2/1

    2
    Silk -

    Defence Council (IRE)

    10/11

      1(1)
      Silk - Dark Blue, Pink chevron, diamonds on sleeves, Pink cap

      Ad Value (IRE)

      8/1
      • Age 2
      • Weight 9-3

      chased leaders, ridden halfway, soon beaten

      2(6)
      Silk - Purple, Mauve chevron, chevrons on sleeves, hooped cap

      Defence Council (IRE)

      15
      10/11
      • Form 2
      • Age 2
      • Weight 9-3

      led, ridden over 1f out, driven headed and no extra post

      3(4)
      Silk - Red and White (halved), sleeves reversed, Emerald Green cap

      Golden Blaze

      33/1
      • Age 2
      • Weight 9-3

      slowly into stride, always towards rear

      4(3)
      Silk - Red, Yellow diamond, diabolo on sleeves and diamond on cap

      Mr Khan

      10
      40/1
      • Form 37
      • Age 2
      • Weight 9-3

      chased leaders, ridden halfway, soon beaten

      5(7)
      Silk - Emerald Green, White cross belts, Orange sleeves, Royal Blue cap

      Honeymead (IRE)

      2/1
      • Age 2
      • Weight 8-12

      in touch, ridden over 1f out, stayed on strongly to lead post

      6(2)
      Silk - Emerald Green, Purple hoops, Emerald Green sleeves, Purple cap

      Indian Giver

      100/1
      • Age 2
      • Weight 8-12

      dwelt and always behind

      7(5)
      Silk - ORANGE, BROWN armlets

      Shy Bird

      14/1
      • Age 2
      • Weight 8-12

      prominent, ridden over 2f out, driven and weakened inside final furlong

      Previous results

      2009
      (9)
      Silk -

      Ceedwell

      6/4
      • Age 2
      • Weight 8-12

      2008
      (7)
      Silk -

      Effort

      2/1
      • Age 2
      • Weight 9-3

      In depth

      Verdict

      DEFENCE COUNCIL posted a most encouraging effort when just denied on his debut at Ripon 15 days ago and, as experience is a vital tool in races of this nature, he gets the nod ahead of Honeymead and Ad Value. The last named is related to several winners and can be expected to benefit from today's outing. He may need another furlong (at least) to be seen at his best, though. The fact he has already been gelded at this young age is also a minor cause for concern. Honeymead represents Richard Fahey, whose flying start to the season has yet to hit the buffers. A close monitoring of the betting is advised where this daughter of Pivotal is concerned. However, Defence Council appeared to already know plenty about his job when he finished to good effect on his introduction and he will be very hard to beat if posting an improved effort today.

      Formwatch

      Ad Value (IRE) Ad Valorem gelding out of Sopran Marida.

      Defence Council (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Led, driven and strongly challenged from 2f out, headed inside final furlong, ran on, 2nd of 8, nk behind Breathless Storm (9-3) at Ripon 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf.

      Golden Blaze Iceman colt out of Astrolove.

      Mr Khan 12-1 (9-3) Pushed along in touch, weakened approaching final furlong, 7th of 9, 8l behind Snow Bear (8-12) at Catterick 5f 2yo mdn (5) gf.

      Honeymead (IRE) Pivotal filly out of Camaret.

      Indian Giver Indesatchel filly out of Bint Baddi.

      Shy Bird Danbird filly out of Blushing Victoria.