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18:30 Lingfield Park

Telfordhomes.plc.uk E.B.F. Maiden Stakes

  • 4 Runners
  • Distance: 5f
  • Going: Standard
  • Surface: Turf
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 0m 58.59s
  • 4 Ran
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1
Silk -

Race to the Music (USA)

11/10

    1(4)
    Silk - Royal blue

    Power Politics (USA)

    2/1
    • Age 2
    • Weight 9-0

    disputed lead, led just over 2f out, ridden and headed just over 1f out, no extra and outpaced by winner in final furlong

    2(3)
    Silk - Emerald Green and Royal Blue (halved horizontally), Blue sleeves, Emerald Green cap

    Race to the Music (USA)

    11/10
    • Age 2
    • Weight 9-0

    slowly in to stride, held up last and soon in touch, headway to lead just over 1f out, drew clear final 100 yards, comfortably

    3(1)
    Silk - ORANGE, BLACK epaulets, BLACK and ORANGE striped sleeves, BLACK cap, ORANGE star

    Rag Tag (IRE)

    12
    5/1
    • Form 5
    • Age 2
    • Weight 9-0

    disputed lead to just over 2f out, chased leader afterwards, weakened quickly over 1f out

    4(2)
    Silk - Royal Blue, White braces, White sleeves, Royal Blue armlets, Royal Blue and White striped cap

    Imperial Lucky (IRE)

    33
    10/1
    • Form 5
    • Age 2
    • Weight 8-9

    tracked leaders over 2f out, soon under pressure and weakened quickly

    In depth

    Verdict

    Power Politics, Race to the Music, Rag Tag and Imperial Lucky are the only four runners to go to post in this maiden to open the card and the vote is given to Power Politics. The selection is only a tentative choice as Godolphin's string are hardly setting the world alight at present but this gelding is related to a 2-year-old winner in the US and he might just be good enough to make a winning debut. Race To The Music is the other debutant and he is another well-bred sort who is sure to know the time of day on his racecourse bow. The market will provide the clues as to the respective chances of the newcomers but our narrow preference is for Power Politics. Rag Tag is sure to come on for his racecourse bow but he was well beaten at Windsor that day and will need to improve to score here. Similar comments would apply to Imperial Lucky as she showed up well on her debut at Beverley although she was helped by the high draw that day. However, in a tricky race for punters to call we will stick with Power Politics who is given the tentative vote.

    Formwatch

    Power Politics (USA) Seeking The Gold colt out of USA Grade 1 winner Stormy Pick.

    Race to the Music (USA) Stravinsky colt, half-brother to flat and chase winner Chasethegold.

    Rag Tag (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Dwelt, held up in rear, never a factor, 5th of 6, 12l behind Northern Empire (9-0) at Windsor 5f 2yo mdn (5) gf.

    Imperial Lucky (IRE) 10-1 (8-4) Slowly away, behind, ridden halfway, headway well over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 5th of 14, 2l behind Magnolia Blossom (8-3) at Beverley 5f 2yo mdn aut (7) gf in May.