Racecards
14:15 Lingfield Park
E.B.F. Maiden Stakes (Class 5)
- 15 Runners
- Distance: 5f
- Surface: Turf
Ceredig
21- Form 48
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer N A Callaghan
- Jockey G Baker
started slowly, in rear, progress on outer 2f out, kept on final furlong, not trouble leaders
- Form 084
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 73
behind, ridden 3f out, late headway over 1f out, never dangerous
- Form 2286
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 62
- Trainer A M Balding
- Jockey N Chalmers
tracked leaders to halfway, weakened quickly 2f out
- Form 75
- Age 2
- Weight 8-9
- Trainer J L Spearing
- Jockey L P Keniry
mid-division, ridden and headway from 2f out, ran on well final furlong
- Form 20
- Age 2
- Weight 8-9
towards rear, stayed on from over 1f out, not trouble leaders
- Age 2
- Weight 8-9
- Trainer J Akehurst
- Jockey Dane O'Neill
in touch, outpaced from over 1f out, never dangerous
- Form 8
- Age 2
- Weight 8-9
in touch, ridden halfway, weakened from 2f out
- Form 464575
- Age 2
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 66
- Trainer J J Bridger
- Jockey J-P Guillambert
prominent, outpaced 2f out, stayed on well again final furlong to take 2nd, no chance with winner
Gilt Linked
35- Form 4003
- Age 2
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 77
made all, soon led, well clear over 2f out, unchallenged (hand-timed)
Naqi
28- Form 542
- Age 2
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 68
- Trainer W J Haggas
- Jockey Willie Supple
tracked leaders, chased winner 3f out but no chance from 2f out, lost 2nd inside final furlong and weakened near finish
- Form 224600
- Age 2
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 75
- Trainer M R Channon
- Jockey Ted Durcan
behind, outpaced from halfway
- Form 07
- Age 2
- Weight 8-9
- Trainer J A Osborne
- Jockey V Slattery
behind, modest progress over 1f out, never nearer
- Form 650630
- Age 2
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 65
held up, no impression on leaders from over 2f out, soon weakened
In depth
Verdict
Mick Channon's Queen's Night has not progressed as much as may have been anticipated and preference is for Naqi, with Gilt Linked rated the best of the remainder. The selection has shown progressive form and the Willie Haggas-trained filly ran her best race to date at Haydock last time when chasing home Mouchoir in a similar contest. A reproduction of that effort may suffice for the daughter of Cadeaux Genereux. Andrew Balding's Kangaruz has ability but has become frustrating, while Neville Callaghan's Ceredig is strictly held by the selection on Haydock running but may be open to more improvement after just two starts. Developer ran better at Sandown last time and has to be considered along with the Barry Hills-trained Gilt Linked who has been highly tried. Naqi looks to be going the right way though and she is preferred.
Formwatch
Ceredig 11-4 (9-0) Pressed leader, ridden to lead 2f out, headed approaching final furlong, weakened quickly inside final furlong, 8th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Eversden (9-0) at Sandown 5f 2yo mdn (5) gd.
Developer (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 4th of 10, 2l behind Eversden (9-0) at Sandown 5f 2yo mdn (5) gd.
Kangaruz (IRE) 6-1 (8-8) Prominent, ridden 2f out, weakened 1f out, 6th of 8, 7l behind Hasty Passion (8-1) at Brighton 5f 2yo sll (6) frm.
Be Like A Lion 16-1 (8-9) Raced far side, soon outpaced, 14th of 15, 26l behind Culture Queen (8-9) at Nottingham 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd.
Double Valentine 50-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, soon outpaced, last of 8, 13l behind Jumbajukiba (9-0) at Salisbury 6f 2yo mdn (5) frm.
Gilt Linked 3-1 (8-11) Slowly away, pulled hard and led after 1f, ridden and kept on final furlong, headed near finish, 3rd of 7, nk behind Chaski (8-11) at Bath 5f 2yo mdn fll (5) gf in Aug.
Naqi 8-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, not quicken towards finish, 2nd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Mouchoir (9-0) at Haydock 5f 2yo mdn (5) gs.
Queen's Night (IRE) 100-1 (8-8) Overall leader in centre, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon faded, 10th of 23, 9l behind Expensive (8-11) at Newbury 6f 2yo aut (2) gf.