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18:50 Newbury
Win Races With Jonathan Portman Maiden Auction Fillies' Stakes (Class 4)
- 13 Runners
- Distance: 6f 8y
- Going: Good to Firm
- Surface: Turf
- £8,000 added
- Age 2
- Weight 8-8
- Trainer H J L Dunlop
- Jockey S J Drowne
started slowly, always rear group, struggling over 2f out
- Age 2
- Weight 8-8
soon outpaced in rear, kept on from over 1f out, never nearer
- Age 2
- Weight 8-6
- Trainer Eve Johnson Houghton
- Jockey S Carson
chased leaders to over 2f out, soon weakened
- Form 73
- Age 2
- Weight 8-6
- Trainer P W D'Arcy
- Jockey E Ahern
made all, led and soon pressed, ran on strongly from over 1f out, through clear inside final furlong, ridden out
- Form 4
- Age 2
- Weight 8-4
- Trainer J G Portman
- Jockey Saleem Golam
chased leaders, chased winner and effort 2f out, kept on, no impression 1f out, lost 3rd final stride
- Age 2
- Weight 8-4
- Trainer P J McBride
- Jockey Catherine Gannon
chased leaders, went 2nd 1f out, not troubled winner
- Age 2
- Weight 8-4
- Trainer Mrs P Sly
- Jockey J F McDonald
slowly into stride, ran green and hanging in rear, ridden halfway, never dangerous
- Age 2
- Weight 8-4
started slowly, soon pressed winner, ridden and effort 2f out, one pace over 1f out, faded inside final furlong
- Age 2
- Weight 8-4
- Trainer M D I Usher
- Jockey R Thomas
towards rear, kept on steadily from over 1f out, never nearer
Pherousa
14- Form 2
- Age 2
- Weight 8-4
- Trainer M Blanshard
- Jockey J Quinn
very keen in touch, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, soon weakened and eased final furlong
- Age 2
- Weight 8-4
- Trainer J G Portman
- Jockey W Buick
started slowly, pulled hard behind, some headway and in touch halfway, soon ridden, weakened quickly from 2f out, eased final furlong
Shibhan
15- Form 33
- Age 2
- Weight 8-4
- Trainer C E Brittain
- Jockey M Dwyer
close up, chased winenr and effort over 1f out, no extra, lost 2nd 1f out, kept on one pace
- Age 2
- Weight 8-4
- Trainer E A L Dunlop
- Jockey D J O'Donohoe
started slowly, in rear, headway 2f out, stayed on final furlong, took 3rd final strides
Verdict
There is little form for backers to go on in this maiden with only four of the 16 declared runners having raced previously but the newcomers make limited appeal and it may pay to concentrate on those with experience with LADY PATTERN looking the pick of them and getting the vote ahead of Shibhan and Bathwick Xaara. The last mentioned was a relatively cheap purchase but she belied odds of 66/1 when making a pleasing debut when a close up fourth behind Bahati over course and distance last month and has to be respected after that effort. Pherousa ran well in a maiden auction race at Salisbury first time up when finding just Decree Absolute too good and she has to be considered but this looks tougher. Sabatini looks the pick of Richard Hannon's two runners ahead of Giulietta da Vinci, while Pat Eddery's expensive purchase Kenswick could also be of interest first time out but a bigger threat is likely to come from Shibhan. Clive Brittain's filly has run well in both starts so far, latterly when a close third in a Pontefract maiden and she has solid claims back in this grade. Preference though is for Paul D'Arcy's Lady Pattern, who stepped up on her debut outing at Windsor when a good third in a decent Folkestone maiden last time and she can gain a deserved first success today.
Formwatch
Candyfloss Girl Intikhab filly out of Annatalia.
Sabatini (IRE) One Cool Cat filly out of Two Sets To Love.
Acquaviva Medicean filly out of Amazing Bay.
Lady Pattern (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Dwelt, soon recovered to chase leaders, pushed along and slightly outpaced over 2f out, headway and edged right over 1f out but ran on inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 2l behind Mudaaraah (9-0) at Folkestone 6f 2yo fll mdn (5) gf.
Bathwick Xaara 66-1 (8-4) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, stayed on from over 1f out, went 4th well inside final furlong, 4th of 15, 5l behind Bahati (8-4) at Newbury 6f fll mdn stks (5) gf in May.
Blue Maiden Medicean filly out of Bluebelle.
Gambling Queen Zafeen filly out of Pure Speculation.
Giulietta Da Vinci Mujahid filly out of Gennie Bond.
My Sister Royal Applause filly out of Mysistra.
Pherousa 33-1 (8-4) Chased leaders, ridden to challenge towards far rail over 1f out, upsides final furlong, unable to quicken near finish, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Decree Absolute (8-9) at Salisbury 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf.
Ravens Rose Bold Edge filly out of Marjeune.
Shibhan 9-2 (8-4) Led, ridden and headed 1f out, soon wandered no extra, 3rd of 8, 2l behind Bubbelas (8-4) at Pontefract 6f 2yo fll mdn aut (5) gd.
Snow Fairy (IRE) Intikhab filly out of Woodland Dream.
Fair Nella Trade Fair filly out of Zanella.
Show Willing (IRE) Elusive City filly out of Showboat.
Kenswick Avonbridge filly out of The Jotter.