Racecards
18:20 Folkestone
Irish Stallion Stud Farms E.B.F. Maiden Stakes (Str) (Class 5)
- 10 Runners
- Distance: 7f
- Going: Good to Firm
- Surface: Turf
- £5,000 added
- Winner: £3,234
- 2nd: £962
- 3rd: £481
- 4th: £240
Ayaar (IRE)
13- Form 4344
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 93
- Trainer M R Channon
- Jockey Martin Harley
behind, headway from 3f out, chased leaders over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer M Al Zarooni
- Jockey S W Kelly
held up, headway inside final 2f, stayed on well, nearest finish
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer B J Meehan
- Jockey M Dwyer
in touch, effort over 2f out, never on terms
Mayaasem
21- Form 42
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer C Hills
- Jockey James Doyle
led until over 1f out, kept on same pace
Requested
13- Form 30
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer M Al Zarooni
- Jockey Ahmed Ajtebi
held up, headway halfway, led over 1f out, headed closing stages, kept on
- Form 49
- Age 2
- Weight 8-12
- Trainer I Mohammed
- Jockey R Ffrench
held up, some late headway, never nearer
- Form 43
- Age 2
- Weight 8-12
- Trainer Sir Michael Stoute
- Jockey R Mullen
tracked leaders, ridden to challenge from over 2f out, faded final furlong
Rosia Bay
22- Age 2
- Weight 8-12
- Trainer C Hills
- Jockey Matthew Chadwick
in touch, weakened over 2f out
In depth
Verdict
Law Enforcement finished second in soft ground at Sandown on his debut and it was also testing going when Mayaasem was runner-up at Haydock. Both have claims if as effective on today's fast ground while the 870,000 dollar colt Brave Command wears Godolphin's first colours ahead of Requested. Pira Palace has some improving to do if she's to figure but a chance is taken on Ayaar returning to form. He disappointed at Newbury last time but his earlier fourth in the Group 2 Railway Stakes at the Curragh is the best form on offer and a repeat will see him go very close.
Formwatch
Ayaar (IRE) 7-2 (9-3) Tracked leader, every chance over 2f out, weakened entering final furlong, 4th of 12, 10l behind Montiridge (9-3) at Newbury 7f 2yo mdn (4) sft.
Brave Command (USA) Hard Spun colt out of Lucky Lavender Gal.
Captain Mccaw Exceed And Excel gelding out of Our Sheila.
Knight's Parade (IRE) Dark Angel gelding out of Toy Show.
Mayaasem 4-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders in 3rd, pushed along over 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, one pace and well held towards finish, 2nd of 4, 2 1/4l behind Yourartisonfire (9-0) at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn (5) sft.
Requested 4-1 (9-3) Chased leader, losing place when hampered well over 1f out, 16th of 18, 21l behind Ghurair (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (4) sft.
Ana Shababiya (IRE) 66-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out, 9th of 11, 12l behind Tipping Over (8-12) at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn (4) gs in Jun.
Pira Palace (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, held up, not much room after 1f, pushed along over 3f out, headway over 2f out, went 3rd inside final furlong, no threat to leaders, 3rd of 6, 6l behind Savanna La Mar (9-0) at Chester 7f 2yo stks (4) gd in Jun.
Rosia Bay 16-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 10, 16l behind Roz (9-0) at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn fll (5) pol.
Thomasina One Cool Cat filly out of Jemiliah.
Choral Prince (IRE) 4-1 (9-0) Dwelt, held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 4l behind Beau Select (8-11) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn aut (6) gd in Jun.
Kubera (IRE) Cape Cross colt out of Paris Glory.
Law Enforcement (IRE) 13-8fav (8-13) Dwelt and went left start, soon tracking leaders, effort on far rail 2f out, led main group over 1f out, came clear in group and stayed on inside final furlong, held by winner on near side, 2nd of 8, 1l behind Haatefina (8-6) at Sandown 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) sft.