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16:20 Hamilton Park

Lewis Group Claiming Stakes (Class D)

  • 8 Runners
  • Distance: 1m 1f 36y
  • Going: Good, Good to Soft in places
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 1m 56.80s
  • 8 Ran
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1
Silk -

Short Respite

8/1

    2
    Silk -

    Yakimov (USA)

    7/2

      3
      Silk -

      The Glen

      12/1

        1(7)
        Silk - Yellow and White (halved), halved sleeves, quartered cap

        The Glen

        34
        12/1
        • Form 6-40506
        • Age 4
        • Weight 9-11

        tracked leaders, led over 3f out, soon ridden, headed over 1f out, no extra final furlong

        2(8)
        Silk - ORANGE, BLACK hoop, WHITE cap

        Compton Commander

        4 v
        7/4
        • Form 031501
        • Age 4
        • Weight 9-1

        in touch, ridden 3f out, soon one-paced

        3(1)
        Silk - Yellow, Dark Blue cross belts, quartered cap

        Yakimov (USA)

        11
        7/2
        • Form 602111
        • Age 3
        • Weight 8-13

        tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, led over 1f out, headed and no extra towards finish

        4(3)
        Silk - YELLOW, DARK BLUE stars, halved sleeves

        Zandeed (IRE)

        332 v
        16/1
        • Form 011110-
        • Age 4
        • Weight 8-11

        led, headed over 3f out, soon ridden, weakened over 2f out

        5(4)
        Silk - Red and Royal Blue (halved), sleeves reversed, Red and Royal Blue check cap

        Jewel of India

        24 b
        3/1
        • Form 111503
        • Age 3
        • Weight 8-7

        in touch, ridden and effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

        6(5)
        Silk - Yellow, Blue disc and hoop on cap

        Better Pal

        21
        14/1
        • Form 5-44540
        • Age 3
        • Weight 8-5

        held up towards rear, headway and effort over 3f out, lost action and virtually pulled up final 2f

        7(6)
        Silk - Royal Blue, Red seams, striped sleeves, Red cap, Royal Blue star

        Short Respite

        3
        8/1
        • Form 033116
        • Age 3
        • Weight 8-1

        held up towards rear, headway to chase leaders over 3f out, effort over 1f out, challenged inside final furlong, stayed on to lead towards finish

        8(2)
        Silk - Dark Blue, Red hoops, striped sleeves, Black cap

        Effie Gray

        53
        100/1
        • Form 030000
        • Age 3
        • Weight 8-0

        always behind

        In depth

        Verdict

        Compton Commander was in danger of boiling over long before the start at Chester last week and his temperament alone would cast a shadow over this follow up bid. He has never looked to be the most straightforward of performers and a watching brief before he is loaded is advised if is to be supported today. Yakimov on the other hand has done nothing but improve all season and has every chance of giving the favourite plenty to think about. However, he would be receiving a lot more weight from Compton Commander if this were a handicap and he will need to be at the top of his game today. Jewel Of India seems to have reached it's pinnacle at present and although he is not without a chance on the terms of the race, he appears to lack a turn of foot when push comes to shove. The Glen is also going to find life tough on these terms so therefore a tentative TEAMtalk vote goes to Zandeed, who had solid form to his name for Ed Dunlop last term. He does need to prove that he still has trained on into his three-year-old campaign, but he comes here as a fresh horse against some rivals that have been on the go for a long time. The booking of Kieren Fallon is also a positive move and Zandeed may just have the edge if the race comes around too soon Compton Commander to be involved in a battle.