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14:40 Hamilton Park

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

  • 5 Runners
  • Distance: 1m 65y
  • Going: Good, Good to Soft in places
  • Surface: Turf
  • £6,000 added
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 1m 47.74s
  • Off Time: 14:42:17
  • 5 Ran
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1
Silk -

Love Galore (IRE)

4/7

    2
    Silk -

    The Riddler (IRE)

    15/8

      1(3)
      Silk - ORANGE, EMERALD GREEN stars

      Love Galore (IRE)

      16
      4/7
      • Form 4
      • Age 2
      • Weight 9-3

      made all, ridden well over 1f out, drew clear final furlong, comfortably

      2(5)
      Silk - Emerald Green and Royal Blue (quartered), halved sleeves

      Next of Kin (IRE)

      36
      25/1
      • Form 60
      • Age 2
      • Weight 9-3

      chased leaders, outpaced halfway, no danger after

      3(2)
      Silk - Dark blue, emerald green hoop, quartered cap

      The Riddler (IRE)

      28 BF
      15/8
      • Form 52
      • Age 2
      • Weight 9-3

      chased winner throughout, ridden and effort when hung left over 2f out, soon outpaced, no impression final furlong

      4(1)
      Silk - Red, Yellow sash, Black and White quartered cap

      World Tour

      39
      14/1
      • Form 5
      • Age 2
      • Weight 9-3

      behind, outpaced halfway, driven to go 3rd place, kept on same pace, no chance with leading pair

      5(4)
      Silk - Blue, Red chevron, Blue sleeves, White armlets, Red and White quartered cap

      Social Spirit (IRE)

      37
      50/1
      • Form 7
      • Age 2
      • Weight 8-12

      behind, outpaced halfway, never dangerous

      In depth

      Verdict

      Mark Johnston has his horses in good form and his Love Galore gets our vote ahead of The Riddler. Whilst he knows how to ready a newcomer, Mr Johnston's juveniles often come on leaps and bounds for their first racecourse outings and whilst Love Galore shaped with plenty of promise at Newbury, he should be sharper today and can win. The Riddler improved on his first run when second next time up at Beverley and he showed a good attitude having been headed to battle back and was only beaten by a short-head. Whilst he may prefer a longer trip in time, he should again go well and it will be interesting to see whether he can get an uncontested lead with Love Galore also likely to try and dictate. Next Of Kin steps up in trip but he didn't seem to progress from his first to second runs and needs to bounce back, whilst World Tour and Social Spirit should both improve for their first outings and each needs a check in the betting. A small field, but hard to rule any out, and Love Galore is the narrow preference.

      Formwatch

      Love Galore (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Soon led, raced keenly, ridden and headed over 1f out, faded final furlong, 4th of 10, 9l behind Alfathaa (9-3) at Newbury 1m 2yo mdn (4) gf.

      Next of Kin (IRE) 8-1 (8-9) Behind, never a factor, 10th of 12, 16l behind Tadalavil (8-13) at Ripon 6f 2yo mdn auc (4) gd in Aug.

      The Riddler (IRE) 2-1jt-fav (9-3) Led at steady pace, quickened over 3f out, ridden along over 2f out, driven and kept on final furlong until headed close home, 2nd of 5, shd behind Keenes Day (9-3) at Beverley 1m 2yo mdn (5) gf in Aug.

      World Tour 66-1 (8-8) Slowly into stride, always behind, 5th of 7, 11l behind McCartney (8-12) at Hamilton 1m nov stk (4) gs in Aug.

      Social Spirit (IRE) 25-1 (8-12) Never better than mid-division, 7th of 14, 9l behind Alan Devonshire (9-3) at Newcastle 7f 2yo mdn auc (6) gd in Aug.