Racecards
15:50 Newbury
Weatherbys E.B.F. Valiant Stakes (Fillies' Listed) (Str) (Class 1)
- 12 Runners
- Distance: 1m
- Going: Good to Firm
- Surface: Turf
- Form 81110-6
- Age 4
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 76
- Trainer B J Meehan
- Jockey J Fortune
prominent, led after 2f, headed well over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out
- Form 60-6002
- Age 4
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 83
- Trainer R Hannon
- Jockey Richard Hughes
slowly into stride, held up going well, headway well over 1f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace inside final furlong
- Form 932-320
- Age 4
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 72
- Trainer C Hills
- Jockey Michael Hills
held up, driven 3f out, no response
- Form 18/106
- Age 5
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 72
- Trainer J S Wainwright
- Jockey Dane O'Neill
slowly into stride, always towards rear, lost touch over 3f out
- Form 5/789-37
- Age 4
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 72
- Trainer L M Cumani
- Jockey N Mackay
held up, pushed along over 4f out, edged left and effort 2f out, soon struggling
- Form 1-89231
- Age 3
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 101
- Trainer G Wragg
- Jockey S J Drowne
held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
- Form 17-3932
- Age 3
- Weight 8-5
- Official Rating 101
- Trainer Sir Michael Stoute
- Jockey R L Moore
held up, headway over 2f out, led well over 1f out, soon edged left, ridden clear inside final furlong, ran on well
- Form 2-11675
- Age 3
- Weight 8-5
- Official Rating 72
- Trainer P W Chapple-Hyam
- Jockey A Munro
chased leaders, ridden when switched left over 1f out, one pace
- Form 1362-
- Age 3
- Weight 8-5
- Official Rating 97
- Trainer Sir Mark Prescott
- Jockey J Mackay
led for 2f, chased leader until 3f out, weakened 2f out
- Form 850-255
- Age 3
- Weight 8-5
- Official Rating 104
- Trainer M D I Usher
- Jockey M Dwyer
chased leaders, pushed along over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
- Form 4-1
- Age 3
- Weight 8-5
- Official Rating 72
- Trainer J L Dunlop
- Jockey R Hills
held up in mid-division, headway over 2f out, edged slightly right and every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
- Form 312-074
- Age 3
- Weight 8-5
- Official Rating 101
- Trainer J & T Gosden
- Jockey Ted Durcan
slowly into stride, prominent, led well over 2f out, headed well over 1f out, soon weakened
In depth
Verdict
Echelon is taken to turn the tables on Bon Nuit, with Royal Alchemist and Teeba the other major contenders in this Listed fillies' event. The sky was supposedly the limit for Chic's half-sister Echelon when she went into winter quarters, and hopes were high that she would be a serious Classic contender. However, she disappointed in the 1,000 Guineas, and the decision to go sprinting failed to pay off when she could only finish third in the Cecil Frail at Haydock. However, she looked much more comfortable when put back over a mile at Sandown, and would probably have beaten Bon Nuit had the gaps appeared. They did not, and she was beaten a whisker by Geoff Wragg's filly. Echelon should make amends now, although the one minor negative is the fact that the third home at Sandown, Squaw Dance, was beaten at odds-on midweek at Yarmouth. That apart though, she has leading claims. Royal Alchemist has kept good company including when fifth in the Coronation Stakes, so should run well along with Teeba who is held in high regard, but it is asking a lot to make the leap to Listed class so soon. Quite simply, Echelon should now begin to realise her potential and can stamp her class on this field.
Formwatch
Attune 6-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 6th of 10, 4l behind Lucky Spin (9-3) at Lingfield 7f fll stk Grp 3 (1) gd in May.
Caveral 14-1 (9-12) Started slowly, good headway 2f out, chased winner 1f out, no impression, 2nd of 11, 2l behind All Quiet (9-0) at Windsor 1m fll hcp (4) gf.
Golden Island (IRE) 14-1 (8-10) Always behind, no impression, last of 17, 19l behind Ace of Hearts (8-9) at Sandown 1m hcp (2) gf.
Queen's Lodge (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Towards rear and pushed along halfway, some late headway but never near to challenge, 6th of 11, 6l behind Lucky Spin (9-4) at York 6f fll stk Grp 3 (1) gs.
Voile (IRE) 6-1 (8-11) Towards rear, effort over 2f out, no impression, 7th of 8, 9l behind Red Bloom (8-11) at Pontefract 1m lst fll stk (1) gf in Jun.
Bon Nuit (IRE) 11-2 (8-11) Held up towards rear, headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on well final furlong, led close home, won at Sandown 1m 3yo lst fll (1) gf beating Echelon (8-11) by 3/4l, 8 ran.
Echelon 15-8fav (8-11) Held up in mid-division, short of room well over 1f out, ridden and ran on well final furlong, not reach winner, 2nd of 8, 3/4l behind Bon Nuit (8-11) at Sandown 1m 3yo lst fll (1) gf.
Heat of The Night 25-1 (8-11) Tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 5th of 8, 7l behind Bon Nuit (8-11) at Sandown 1m 3yo lst fll (1) gf.
Red Peony 10-11fav (8-10) Tracked winner, ridden over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, 2nd of 3, 1 1/2l behind Foxhaven (8-10) at Leicester 7f 2yo stk (C2) gd in Oct.
Royal Alchemist 100-1 (9-0) Held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on, never reached leaders, 5th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Maids Causeway (9-0) at York 1m 3yo Fll Grp 1 (1) gf in Jun.
Teeba (USA) 5-4fav (8-11) Held up towards rear, short of room 4f out, switched left over 3f out, switched right and effort over 2f out, quickened clear final furlong, easily, won at Salisbury 1m 3yo mdn fll (5) gf in Jun beating Shared Dreams (8-11) by 3l, 18 ra.
Titian Time (USA) 4-1 (8-11) Prominent, short of room on rail over 1f out, ran on final furlong, not trouble leaders, 4th of 8, 2l behind Bon Nuit (8-11) at Sandown 1m 3yo lst fll (1) gf.