Racecards
16:00 Newbury
Al Basti Equiworld Maiden Stakes (Class 4)
- 11 Runners
- Distance: 1m 3f 5y
- Going: Good to Firm
- Surface: Turf
- £10,000 added
- Winner: £6,469
- 2nd: £1,925
- 3rd: £962
- 4th: £481
Albert Herring
105- Form 0-0
- Age 3
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer J G Portman
- Jockey Danny Brock
slight lead, set strong pace with rival and clear of rest, headed 7f out, chased leader until ridden over 3f out, weakened well over 2f out
- Age 3
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer B R Millman
- Jockey Ted Durcan
slowly into stride, well off the pace in last pair, ran green and no impression final 3f
- Age 3
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer M L W Bell
- Jockey T P Queally
held up and off the pace towards rear, headway on inside well over 3f out, ridden and one pace over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, went 3rd last strides, never going pace of leading duo
- Age 3
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer Sir Michael Stoute
- Jockey Andrea Atzeni
held up towards rear, pushed along 4f out, plugged on into well beaten 6th over 1f out
- Age 3
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer A M Balding
- Jockey David Probert
always towards rear, pushed along and struggling halfway, no impression when slightly hampered well over 2f out, never a factor
Mr Cripps
21- Form 3
- Age 3
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer R M Beckett
- Jockey P J Dobbs
chased clear leading pair, closed over 4f out, went 2nd over 3f out until ridden over 1f out, 3rd and one pace final furlong, dropped to 4th last strides
Mr Singh
129- Form 3-
- Age 3
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer J & T Gosden
- Jockey L Dettori
stated slowly, held up, steady headway into mid-division halfway, sustained run on outside over 1f out, went 2nd 1f out, soon ridden, stayed on to lead towards finish
Murgan
178- Form 53-
- Age 3
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer P W Chapple-Hyam
- Jockey Oisin Murphy
raced keenly, pressed leader at fast pace and clear of rest, led 7f out, ridden inside final 2f, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
Scottish (IRE)
164- Form 0-
- Age 3
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer A M Balding
- Jockey Jim Crowley
held up in 4th behind clear leading pair, closed into 3rd 3f out, ridden and edged left ientering final 2f, soon 2nd, led over 1f out, driven and stayed on inside final furlong, headed and no extra towards finish
- Age 3
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer Sir Michael Stoute
- Jockey R L Moore
slowly into stride, well off the pace in last pair, behind and struggling final 3f
- Form 23
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer C Hills
- Jockey James Doyle
held up in 5th, no impression when carried head high 2f out, soon beaten
Verdict
The Queen's colt Fabricate is a half-brother to winners on the Flat and over jumps. Trademark, a son of Galileo, looks the pick of Sir Michael Stoute's two newcomers but experience can be crucial at this time of the year. MURGAN was very green in both starts last year but showed promise and this further step up in trip is going to suit Peter Chapple-Hyam's well-bred colt. He can make it third-time lucky ahead of the filly Duchess Of Marmite. Mr Cripps and Mr Singh were both third on debut and are open to improvement, though may need more time.
Formwatch
Albert Herring 100-1 (9-2) Prominent, took keen hold, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 11, 13l behind Monein (9-5) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo mdn stks (5) pol in Jan.
Champagne Champ Champs Elysees gelding out of Maramba.
Fabricate Makfi colt out of Flight Of Fancy.
Indian Monsoon (IRE) Monsun colt out of Madhya.
Lunar Logic Motivator gelding out of Moonmaiden.
Mr Cripps 12-1 (9-5) Held up behind, headway over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 4l behind Pandora (9-0) at Doncaster 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) gd in Mar.
Mr Singh 11-2 (9-5) Towards rear, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 3 1/2l behind Assagher (9-5) at Kempton 1m 2yo mdn stks (5) pol in Dec.
Murgan 5-2 (9-0) Restless in stalls, dwelt, soon close up, ridden over 2f out, no impression final furlong, 3rd of 5, 4l behind Crafty Choice (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 2f 2yo stk (3) sft in Oct.
Scottish (IRE) 12-1 (9-5) Dwelt always in rear, 13th of 17, 15l behind Arcano Gold (9-5) at Nottingham 1m 2yo mdn (5) gd in Nov.
Trademark (IRE) Galileo colt out of Ice Queen.
Duchess Of Marmite (IRE) 8-1 (7-13) Pressed winner, ridden and every chance from 2f out, not quicken and lost 2nd near finish, 3rd of 8, 1/2l behind Mister Rockandroll (8-7) at Chelmsford City 1m 2f mdn stks (5) pol in Mar.