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19:00 Epsom Downs

Pam Ballard Maiden Stakes

  • 6 Runners
  • Distance: 1m 2f 18y
  • Going: Good to Firm
  • Surface: Turf
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 2m 10.05s
  • 6 Ran
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1
Silk -

Grand Course (IRE)

9/2

    2
    Silk -

    Rathor (IRE)

    4/6

      1(2)
      Silk - ORANGE, MAROON hoop and armlets, BLACK and ORANGE quartered cap

      First Show

      18
      9/1
      • Form 07
      • Age 3
      • Weight 9-0

      held up, ridden over 3f out, one pace final 2f

      2(6)
      Silk - White, royal blue inverted triangle

      March Heir (USA)

      11/1
      • Age 3
      • Weight 9-0

      held up, ridden and weakened over 3f out

      3(1)
      Silk - Royal Blue and Yellow stripes, checked sleeves, Royal Blue cap

      New Realm (USA)

      25
      7/1
      • Form 0-6
      • Age 3
      • Weight 9-0

      set steady gallop, joined over 2f out, ridden and headed 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

      4(5)
      Silk - Dark Blue, Light Blue cross belts, striped sleeves, White cap

      Rathor (IRE)

      38
      4/6
      • Form 22
      • Age 3
      • Weight 9-0

      soon tracked leader, travelling well, joined leader on bit over 2f out, shaken up to lead 1f out, soon ridden, headed inside final furlong, no extra

      5(3)
      Silk - EMERALD GREEN, EMERALD GREEN and YELLOW quartered cap

      Grand Course (IRE)

      21
      9/2
      • Form 772
      • Age 3
      • Weight 8-9
      • Official Rating 70

      close up, ridden over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, eased near finish

      6(4)
      Silk - Purple, Gold braid, Scarlet sleeves, Black velvet cap, Gold fringe

      Obvious Charm

      12
      20/1
      • Form 99
      • Age 3
      • Weight 8-9

      held up, ridden over 3f out, soon hung left, kept on one pace final 2f

      In depth

      Verdict

      Rathor shaped well on his latest start at Ripon and is expected to go close, with Grand Course his main rival ahead of First Show who hails from an in-form stable. Henry Cecil has had plenty of big-race winners at Epsom over the years, but Warren Place is much quieter these days. However, one or two of his inmates have shown promise this season, and despite being fitted with a visor for both of his career outings so far, Rathor has shown enough to warrant support. The son of Machiavellian was not beaten far in softish ground on his Leicester bow in April, and then showed that he can go on a faster surface when also second at Ripon more recently. Although no world-beater, he now has enough experience to open his account, and is taken to see off Grand Course who is likely to set the pace as he did at Beverley. The longer trip will be in his favour as well, but he is expected to succumb to the challenge of the selection. First Show has not revealed his hand yet in two outings, but his stable is in form, and any support in the ring for March Heir could be significant. For the winner we return to Rathor.

      Formwatch

      First Show 12-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, no impression, 7th of 11, 11l behind Front Stage (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 3yo mdn (5) pol.

      March Heir (USA) Deputy Minister colt, half-brother to winners from 5f-1m and out of a useful sprinter.

      New Realm (USA) 33-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, held up mid-division, chased leaders and wide into straight 2f out, no extra over 1f out, 6th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Perfect Tone (8-9) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) pol in May.

      Rathor (IRE) 11-4 (9-0) Tracked leader, switched left over 2f out, ran on to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home, 2nd of 16, 1/2l behind Munsef (9-0) at Ripon 1m 1f 3yo mdn (5) gf in May.

      Obvious Charm 33-1 (8-11) Held up towards rear, never dangerous, 9th of 13, 15l behind Albahja (8-11) at Chepstow 1m 4f 3yo mdn fll (5) gf.