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14:55 Doncaster

Champagne Stakes (colts and geldings) (Class A)

  • 6 Runners
  • Distance: 7f
  • Going: Good
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 2m 27.92s
  • 6 Ran
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1
Silk -

Lucky Story (USA)

2/1

    2
    Silk -

    Auditorium

    8/1

      1(2)
      Silk - Orange

      Lucky Story (USA)

      44
      2/1
      • Form 4111
      • Age 2
      • Weight 9-0

      made all, ridden over 2f out, edged right and held on well towards finish

      2(4)
      Silk - Red, White sash, Royal Blue cap

      Auditorium

      18
      8/1
      • Form 011
      • Age 2
      • Weight 8-10

      missed break, held up, pushed along halfway, headway 2f out, driven and effort over 1f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong, held towards finish

      3(5)
      Silk - Royal Blue, White striped sleeves

      Azarole (IRE)

      20
      20/1
      • Form 211
      • Age 2
      • Weight 8-10

      held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, effort over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong

      4(1)
      Silk - Royal Blue, White epaulets, striped cap

      Haafhd

      28
      10/11
      • Form 11
      • Age 2
      • Weight 8-10

      tracked leader, ridden to challenge 2f out, no extra final furlong

      5(6)
      Silk - Emerald Green and White stripes, Emerald Green sleeves, White armlets, Orange cap

      Leitrim House

      20
      25/1
      • Form 1
      • Age 2
      • Weight 8-10

      tracked leaders, ridden and effort over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong

      6(3)
      Silk - ROYAL BLUE, PINK chevrons, ROYAL BLUE cap

      Milk It Mick

      13
      20/1
      • Form 314432
      • Age 2
      • Weight 8-10

      held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, effort over 1f out, weakened final furlong

      Previous results

      2002
      (8)
      Silk -

      Almushahar (USA)

      8/11
      • Age 2
      • Weight 8-10

      2001
      (1)
      Silk -

      Dubai Destination (USA)

      3/1
      • Age 2
      • Weight 8-10

      2000
      (4)
      Silk -

      Noverre (USA)

      7/2
      • Weight 9-0

      In depth

      Verdict

      This is a hot contest in which none of the runners can be safely discounted. Milk It Mick has plenty of experience and probably turned in his bet effort to date when chasing home Barbajuan home in the Group 3 Solario Stakes last time. He is battle hardened and is sure to go well, but the one they all have to beat is the relentless galloper Lucky Story. Mark Johnston's colt has made rapid stride's since getting turned over on his debut, picking up a couple of small contest's since, before taking a big step up into Group 2 company at Goodwood, where, despite not appearing to be entirely at home on the track, turned in a thoroughly professional display to see off The Mighty Tiger. With more to come from this exciting colt, he is the choice in what looks a strong renewal, despite having to give the weight away. Auditorium is learning all the time and this step up in trip looks sure to bring about more improvement from him. A nice, scopey colt, he is certain to give a good account. Azarole has been impressive in landing a couple of minor contests, and while he is open to improvement, this is a big step up in class for him. Barry Hills has a fine record here and Haafhd is worthy of plenty of respect. A half-brother to Group 2 winner Munir, he is not to be underestimated. Leitrim House achieved little when winning his maiden, form of which leaves him plenty to find here, but he is from a yard that has tasted plenty of big-race success with its juveniles and is not one to dismiss lightly. However, Lucky Story is a colt of some promise and has already done it at this level and despite having to give weight away, is taken to pas this stern test.