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18:20 Haydock Park

Bet On Multiples At Betdaq.co.uk Maiden Stakes (Class 5)

  • 4 Runners
  • Distance: 1m 2f 120y
  • Going: Good to Firm
  • Surface: Turf
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 2m 18.24s
  • 4 Ran
1
Silk -
1(1)
Silk - Yellow, Maroon chevron, striped cap
200/1
  • Age 5
  • Weight 9-7

veered left start and behind, effort over 3f out, never dangerous

2(3)
Silk - Royal Blue, Yellow chevron, Yellow cap, Royal Blue spots
2/5
  • Form 2-22
  • Age 3
  • Weight 9-0
  • Official Rating 82

held up, headway to challenge and every chance over 1f out, ridden and one pace final furlong

3(2)
Silk - Yellow, Red hoop, Black sleeves, Red armlets, Red cap
13/2
  • Form 49
  • Age 3
  • Weight 8-9

led, headed over 2f out, ridden and no extra final furlong

4(4)
Silk - Emerald Green, Red stars, Emerald Green sleeves
4/1
  • Form 0-763
  • Age 3
  • Weight 8-9
  • Official Rating 75

tracked leader, led over 2f out, ridden and edged left over 1f out, kept on final furlong

In depth

Verdict

Master Of The Race sets the standard here and he can get the better of Rainbow Sky and Opera Belle. Although a little disappointing in his last two runs, Master Of The Race has shown reasonable maiden form in finishing second in each of his last two starts, and that makes him the one to beat. Having said that, he has not been tried on fast ground yet, and with Selkirk in his blood, his ability to bounce off the ground will have to be taken on trust. The Barry Hills-trained Rainbow Sky showed much improved form to finish third over 10 furlongs at Newbury last time, but she only looks modest. That said, she knuckled down to her task well at the Berkshire track and should not leave without some money. Opera Belle has shown some promise and can't be dismissed but, overall, connections seem to have found a very good opening for Master Of The Race and he looks the one to beat.

Formwatch

Isabella Bay Meqdaam mare out of 5f winner Orchard Bay.

Master of The Race 8-13fav (9-0) Tracked leaders, every chance when not run on from over 1f out, 2nd of 10, 4l behind Dansili Dancer (9-0) at Goodwood 1m 3yo mdn (5) gd in Jun.

Opera Belle 6-1 (8-11) Behind, never troubled leaders, 9th of 14, 10l behind Almost Innocent (8-11) at Windsor 1m 3yo mdn fll (5) gf.

Rainbow Sky 10-1 (8-11) Led, ridden and flashed tail from 2f out, kept on well until headed and not pace of winner inside final furlong, lost 2nd towards finish, 3rd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Aunt Julia (8-11) at Newbury 1m 2f 3yo mdn fll (5) gf in Jun.