Racecards
14:10 Haydock Park
James Edwards Land Rover Maiden Auction Stakes (Class 5)
- 9 Runners
- Distance: 1m 30y
- Going: Good to Firm (1mile-Post: G/S Sft in plcs, Post-1mile: Good)
- Surface: Turf
- £5,000 added
- Form 44
- Age 2
- Weight 8-13
held up in touch, ridden and headway over 1f out, switched left and stayed on inside final furlong, soon every chance, held near finish
Smog (IRE)
13- Form 74
- Age 2
- Weight 8-13
- Trainer B J Meehan
- Jockey S Sanders
prominent, weakened over 2f out
- Age 2
- Weight 8-9
- Trainer Mrs L Stubbs
- Jockey D Fentiman
slowly into stride, outpaced in rear, struggling 4f out
- Form 5
- Age 2
- Weight 8-9
soon led, raced keen, clear 4f out, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, soon weakened
- Age 2
- Weight 8-9
towards rear and outpaced, ridden 4f out, never on terms
Young Firth
12- Form 96
- Age 2
- Weight 8-9
- Trainer J R Norton
- Jockey P Mulrennan
mid-division, outpaced over 4f out
- Form 022
- Age 2
- Weight 8-8
- Official Rating 75
led early, chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, no extra entering final furlong
- Form 43
- Age 2
- Weight 8-8
- Trainer D R Lanigan
- Jockey R Winston
chased clear leader, pushed along over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on to lead inside final furlong, just held on
- Age 2
- Weight 8-6
- Trainer C & M Johnston
- Jockey A Munro
towards rear and outpaced, struggling well over 3f out
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
This is a wide open affair with only a smattering of form to go on, and it is hard to be definitive about the outcome, but DIAMOND DUCHESS can rule over Mark Anthony and Music of the Moor. The last named has run reasonably well in both his starts to date, but was expected to play more of a role at Redcar on his latest appearance, but he looked one paced and is taken on. Mark Anthony was highly tried on debut, and showed ability, finishing fifth in a decent York affair. Kevin Ryan's charge can improve for the experience, and out of a winning French dam, is respected. Diamond Duchess ran very promisingly at Nottingham on her debut, before seeming to enjoy the extra cut and distance at Doncaster a fortnight ago, keeping on well in the closing stages. This trip is unknown territory, as is the ground, but Diamond Duchess can cut through the mud.
Formwatch
Music Of The Moor (IRE) 10-3 (9-3) Led to halfway, one pace final 2f, 4th of 8, 6l behind Lamh Albasser (9-0) at Redcar 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.
Smog (IRE) 11-2 (8-13) Led, headed over 3f out, hard ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 8, 12l behind Farmers Wish (8-4) at Chepstow 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) sft in Jul.
Big Buzz (IRE) Redback gelding out of Aphra Benn.
Mark Anthony (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) With leaders, led over 3f out, edged left and headed over 2f out, soon weakened, 5th of 12, 15l behind Vale Of York (9-0) at York 7f 2yo mdn aut (4) gd in Jul.
Storm Command (IRE) 40-1 (9-3) In rear and outpaced, ran green, never dangerous, 13th of 14, 32l behind Spying (9-3) at Beverley 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jul.
Young Firth 50-1 (8-2) Chased leaders, outpaced over 2f out, soon ridden and no impression, 6th of 10, 9l behind Bahamian Music (8-6) at Newcastle 7f 2yo mdn aut (4) gs in Jul.
Brunette (IRE) 5-2 (9-0) With leader, pushed along 3f out, ridden and challenged over 1f out, led well inside final furlong, headed towards finish, 2nd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Blue Angel (9-0) at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn fll stks (5) pol in Jul.
Diamond Duchess (IRE) 7-1 (8-10) In touch, ridden over 1f out, stayed on, 3rd of 14, 2 1/2l behind Celestial Tryst (8-8) at Doncaster 7f 2yo fll mdn aut (4) gs in Jul.
Land Of Plenty (IRE) Azamour filly out of Bring Plenty.