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14:35 Doncaster

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

  • 16 Runners
  • Distance: 6f
  • Going: Good, Good to Firm in places
  • Surface: Turf
  • £5,500 added
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 1m 13.61s
  • Off Time: 14:36:43
  • 16 Ran
2
Silk -
15/8

    1(4)
    Silk - Red and royal blue diabolo, emerald green sleeves, black and white quartered cap
    • Age 2
    • Weight 9-3

    prominent, ridden along over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong

    2(5)
    Silk - Purple, Yellow hoop, Purple sleeves, Yellow spots, Yellow cap
    • Form 6
    • Age 2
    • Weight 9-3

    mid-division, ridden along halfway, stayed on final furlong

    3(12)
    Silk - White and Red stripes, White and Black striped sleeves, hooped cap
    100/1
    • Age 2
    • Weight 9-3

    always rear division

    4(8)
    Silk - Royal Blue, Red stripe, Black sleeves
    • Age 2
    • Weight 9-3

    mid-division, driven 2f out, stayed on final furlong

    5(15)
    Silk - Pink, Black epaulets, hooped sleeves, Pink cap, Black star
    • Age 2
    • Weight 9-3

    started slowly and towards rear, was soon chased along, headway over 2f out, stayed on towards finish

    6(2)
    Silk - Purple, Grey seams and sleeves, Purple and Grey check cap
    • Age 2
    • Weight 9-3

    tracked leader, led over 2f out, quickened approaching final furlong, edged right and kept on

    7(9)
    Silk - Orange, White braces, hooped cap
    • Age 2
    • Weight 9-3

    slowly into stride, always behind

    8(11)
    Silk - YELLOW, BLACK epaulets
    • Age 2
    • Weight 9-3

    mid-division, effort when not much room over 1f out, switched right and kept on final furlong

    9(14)
    Silk - White and Red stripes, Black sleeves, Emerald Green stars, Black cap, Emerald Green star
    200/1
    • Age 2
    • Weight 9-3

    prominent, ridden along halfway, weakened final furlong

    10(13)
    Silk - Royal blue, white epaulets, black cap
    20/1
    • Age 2
    • Weight 9-3

    chased leaders to halfway

    11(7)
    Silk - Emerald Green, Black chevrons on sleeves

    Seaway

    21
    15/8
    • Form 2
    • Age 2
    • Weight 9-3

    in touch, ridden over 2f out, chased winner final furlong

    12(1)
    Silk - Royal Blue, White epaulets, striped cap
    • Age 2
    • Weight 9-3

    never better than mid-division

    13(3)
    Silk - Light Blue, Maroon disc, armlets and star on cap
    • Age 2
    • Weight 9-3

    led, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon beaten

    14(6)
    Silk - Yellow and White (halved), halved sleeves, quartered cap
    • Age 2
    • Weight 9-3

    chased leaders, effort over 2f out, no impression

    15(10)
    Silk - ROYAL BLUE, PINK chevrons, ROYAL BLUE cap
    100/1
    • Age 2
    • Weight 9-3

    chased leaders, ridden along halfway, weakened over 1f out

    16(16)
    Silk - Dark Blue and Mauve diamonds, Dark Blue sleeves and cap
    80/1
    • Form 2389
    • Age 2
    • Weight 8-12

    prominent for 4f

    In depth

    Verdict

    This is usually an above average maiden that tends to go to one of the leading yards and this time Seeway fits the bill, while it would be no surprise to see Himalaya and Rawaaj make good introductions. The John Gosden-trained Seeway was only just held on debut at Haydock when he got the hang of things in the second half of the race and was doing his best work at the finish. That experience will not have been lost on him and he looks capable of going one better on ground that he should act on. Himalaya is very well related and comes from a yard that has hit top form with its juveniles in the spring. He has the pedigree to go well at sprint trips for now and should be thereabouts. Rawaaj is another beautfiully bred runner who represents Sir Michael Stoute here. He is likely to improve for further with age but this should be a nice start for him. It is worth keeping an eye on the market for the chances of that trio, plus Mark Johnston's Takaatuf and Dr Smart, but we will side with Seeway to land this maiden.

    Formwatch

    Auld Arty (FR) Dansili colt, half-brother to middle-distance winner Proverb and 6f & 1m winner Royale Action.

    Ay Tay Tate (IRE) 100-1 (9-3) Held up, ridden over 2f out, no impression final furlong, 6th of 10, 10l behind Lord Shanakill (9-3) at York 6f 2yo mdn (3) gf.

    Dark Oasis Dubai Destination colt, half-brother to 1m4f winner Silver Waters.

    Dr Smart (IRE) Dr Fong colt, half-brother to 7f winner Laudable.

    Fastnet Storm (IRE) Rock of Gibraltar colt, half-brother to numerous winners from 1m-1m2f.

    Himalya (IRE) Danehill Dancer colt, half-brother to winning sprinter Dama'a.

    Indian Fiesta (IRE) Indian Danehill colt, related to numerous winners from 5f-1m4f.

    Mohanad (IRE) Invincible Spirit colt out of a lightly-raced mare.

    Port Ronan (USA) 40-1 (8-11) Chased leaders to halfway, last of 11, 17l behind Master Noverre (8-11) at Doncaster 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf.

    Rawaaj Linamix colt, half-brother to 1m-1m4f winner Mayadeen.

    Seaway 5-1 (9-3) Mid-division, headway 2f out, soon hung left, every chance inside final furlong, held close home, 2nd of 12, hd behind Danidh Dubai (8-12) at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gd.

    Takaatuf (IRE) Dubai Destination colt out of an unraced mare.

    Tartan Turban (IRE) Invincible Spirit colt, half-brother to numerous winners from 6f-1m2f including useful sprinter Paco Boy.

    Threestepstoheaven Haafhd colt, half-brother to 7f winner Bobbish.

    Thunderball Haafhd colt, half-brother to winning miler Thunderousapplause and 7f winner Thunderstruck.

    Eilean Eeve 22-1 (8-12) Held up behind leaders, chased along halfway, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 12, 24l behind Harwalla (9-3) at Ripon 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf.