Racecards
14:00 Lingfield Park
Blue Square International Trial Here On Saturday Maiden Stakes (div 1) (Class 5)
- 10 Runners
- Distance: 7f
- Going: Standard
- Surface: Polytrack
- £3,500 added
Compton Park
132- Form 9-
- Age 3
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer W J Knight
- Jockey S W Kelly
went right start, in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on, never nearer
- Age 3
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer C & M Johnston
- Jockey R Ffrench
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out
- Form 960-9
- Age 3
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 44
- Trainer H J Evans
- Jockey J F McDonald
went right start, always in rear
- Form 52-
- Age 3
- Weight 9-3
tracked leaders, switched left over 1f out, quickened to lead inside final furlong, pushed out
- Form 57
- Age 3
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer W J Haggas
- Jockey T P O'Shea
took keen hold, led after 1f, ridden 2f out, headed 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
- Age 3
- Weight 9-3
slowly into stride, in rear, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
- Form 80-
- Age 3
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer C Hills
- Jockey Michael Hills
mid-division, ridden 2f out, no impression
Cabal
145- Form 2-
- Age 3
- Weight 8-12
- Trainer Sir Michael Stoute
- Jockey R L Moore
led 1f, tracked leader, ridden to lead 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace
Dizziness (USA)
285- Form 6-
- Age 3
- Weight 8-12
- Trainer H & R Charlton
- Jockey S J Drowne
held up, headway over 1f out, ridden and stayed on inside final furlong
Vert Chapeau
177- Form 79-
- Age 3
- Weight 8-12
- Trainer E F Vaughan
- Jockey L P Keniry
awkward start, always in rear
Verdict
Sir Michael Stoutes CABAL looks the one to beat in the opener, while both Illustrious Prince and Concurrence are worth noting in the betting market. The selection showed promise after finishing second at Wolverhampton back in November on her racecourse debut. She will have matured over the winter and will have been well prepared by her trainer for her seasonal reappearance so is difficult to oppose. Illustrious Prince improved form his debut outing to finish an eye catching second in a Newmarket maiden back in October. His trainer decided to put him away for the winter and he is sure to winning races in the future so has to be respected. Concurrence is a well bred new comer trained by the in form Mark Johnston. He is sure to benefit from the experience but should be monitored closely in the betting market. Cabal is well connected and if fit she will take all the beating.
Formwatch
Compton Park 15-2 (9-3) Slowly into stride, ran green, always in rear, last of 9, 11l behind Too Putra (9-3) at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn stks (5) pol in Nov.
Concurrence (USA) Elusive Quality colt out of Balanchine.
Gazamali (IRE) 100-1 (9-3) Led, headed over 3f out, weakened well over 2f out, 9th of 10, 27l behind Capponi (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 3yo mdn stks (5) pol in Mar.
Illustrious Prince (IRE) 9-1 (9-3) Raced centre, prominent, led that group and overall leader over 2f out, ridden and headed just inside final furlong, ran on but always held by winner, 2nd of 16, hd behind Asraab (9-3) at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Oct.
Madlool (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Went right start, pulled hard in rear, not much room on inside over 2f out, never dangerous, 7th of 13, 12l behind Bohemian Melody (9-3) at Kempton 7f 3yo mdn stks (5) pol in Mar.
Majestatic Reset colt out of Sharp Decision.
Mount Athos (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, lost place over 2f out, soon weakened, 11th of 15, 33l behind Multames (9-3) at Newbury 1m 2yo mdn (4) gs in Oct.
Cabal 7-1 (8-12) Tracked leading pair, ridden 2f out, chased winner inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Bronze Prince (9-3) at Wolverhampton 7f 2yo mdn stks (5) pol in Nov.
Dizziness (USA) 7-2 (9-0) Slowly away in rear, headway on outer from over 1f out, soon ridden, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 8, 2l behind Emma Dora (9-0) at Newmarket 6f 2yo stks (4) gs in Jun.
Vert Chapeau 14-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, soon switched right, always in rear, 9th of 10, 11l behind Cloud's End (9-0) at Kempton 6f 2yo mdn fll (4) pol in Oct.
Streets Of War (USA) 10-1 (9-3) Held up in touch, under pressure over 2f out, stayed on, never on terms, 4th of 10, 7l behind Capponi (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 3yo mdn stks (5) pol in Mar.