Racecards
14:45 Folkestone
Ladbrokes Odds On Card - Get Free Bets Maiden Stakes (Class 5)
- 7 Runners
- Distance: 7f
- Going: Soft
- Surface: Turf
- £4,000 added

Alabjar
17- Age 3
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer J R Jenkins
- Jockey S Whitworth
prominent on inside, pushed along 3f out, weakened 2f out

- Form 080-79
- Age 3
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 45
- Trainer M S Saunders
- Jockey F Sweeney
chased winner to 2f out, weakened over 1f out

- Form 966-257
- Age 3
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 72
- Trainer D R C Elsworth
- Jockey Hayley Turner
took keen hold, tracked leaders on outside, chased winner 2f out, carried head high and hung left under pressure over 1f out, not run on

- Age 3
- Weight 8-12
held up last, ridden and no impression when hung right final 2f

Deira Dubai
15- Form 6332-82
- Age 3
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 71
held up in 5th, taking keen hold, ridden 2f out, went moderate 3rd over 1f out

Encore Belle
15- Form 8
- Age 3
- Weight 8-12
- Trainer Mouse Hamilton-fairley
- Jockey V Slattery
took keen hold, held up, pushed along halfway, one pace and no impression final 2f

- Form 322
- Age 3
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer Sir Michael Stoute
- Jockey P J Dobbs
quickly away, crossed over, made all on rail, well in command final furlong, eased near finish
Cotton Reel
66- Form 463-6
- Age 3
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 75
- Trainer P & O Cole
- Jockey N De Souza
Nonrunner
In depth
Verdict
Tableau Vivant has been found a winnable opportunity and is selected ahead of Deira Dubai and Sheer Bluff in this modest contest. The last named made a very promising return earlier in the season but has seemingly lost his way a touch. Still, this is easier than the handicaps he has been running in of late an improved effort may be forthcoming. Deira Dubai has been consistent, if not spectacular and deserves to find a race at some point. She does herself no favours by running too freely on occasions, though. And that has to be a concern again today. However, Richard Quinn is more than capable of getting her into a rhythm, if she is in a cooperative mood and the Barry Hills-trained filly should not be underestimated. Nevertheless, Tableau Vivant has been banging on the door of late and, as she would be conceding upwards of 5lb to the rest, she has a serious chance of ridding herself of her maiden tag today.