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15:00 Newmarket

bet365 Earl Of Sefton Stakes (Group 3) (Class 1)

  • 4 Runners
  • Distance: 1m 1f
  • Going: Good (Good to Firm in places)
  • Surface: Turf
  • £45,000 added
  • Winner: £25,520
  • 2nd: £9,675
  • 3rd: £4,842
  • 4th: £2,412
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 1m 52.05s
  • Off Time: 15:00:36
  • 4 Ran
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Silk -

My Oberon (IRE)

7/1

    2(5)
    Silk - Dark Blue, White epaulets

    Global Giant

    18 D
    10/11
    • Form 4132-01
    • Age 6
    • Weight 9-0
    • Official Rating 114

    tracked leader, challenged 3f out, every chance 2f out, soon ridden, lost 2nd over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, lost modest 3rd final strides

    3(4)
    Silk - LIGHT BLUE, ORANGE epaulets

    Marie's Diamond (IRE)

    165
    7/2
    • Form 976843-
    • Age 5
    • Weight 9-0
    • Official Rating 107

    led on far rail, joined 3f out, battled on gamely until headed entering final furlong, stayed on same pace, no chance with winner

    4(1)
    Silk - Yellow, Purple star and star on cap

    My Oberon (IRE)

    193 BF
    7/1
    • Form 51225-
    • Age 4
    • Weight 9-0
    • Official Rating 108

    raced in close 3rd on far rail, switched left 3f out, pushed along over 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out, ridden to lead entering final furlong, stayed on strongly and went clear final 110 yards

    5(3)
    Silk - Yellow, large Black spots and spots on cap

    San Donato (IRE)

    207
    4/1
    • Form 13/2683-
    • Age 5
    • Weight 9-0
    • Official Rating 113

    held up last, pushed along and outpaced 3f out, rallied and plugged on into modest 3rd final strides

    1(6)
    NR

    Forest Of Dean

    12
    12/1
    • Form 10/3313
    • Age 5
    • Weight 9-3
    • Official Rating 107

    NonRunner

    6(2)
    NR

    Solid Stone (IRE)

    160 BFC
    10/1
    • Form 103123-
    • Age 5
    • Weight 9-0
    • Official Rating 105

    NonRunner

    In depth

    Verdict

    Global Giant has placed in this grade and won a Listed race at Newbury last year. He was impressive back in this country in the Magnolia Stakes at Kempton but will likely be a short price and is only rated a pound higher than San Donato, runner-up in the Group 2 Summer Mile at Ascot last summer. Silvestre De Sousa has a good record on board MARIE’S DIAMOND and he may be allowed to dictate matters. Quick ground seems key to Mark Johnston’s entire, who was in good form in the first half of last season when finishing third in the Queen Anne at Royal Ascot after an earlier win on this track. Winter Derby winner Forest Of Dean arrives in good order but carries a penalty but My Oberon remains relatively unexposed whereas Solid Stone steps up from handicap company.

    Formwatch

    Global Giant 8-15fav (9-0) Went left start, tracked leading pair, went 2nd 7f out, led over 1f out, ridden clear, easily, won at Kempton 1m 2f lst stks (1) pol in Mar beating Stormy Antarctic (9-0) by 6l, 5 ran.

    Marie's Diamond (IRE) 13-2 (9-7) Led, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 3rd of 5, 3 1/2l behind Freyja (8-9) at Newmarket 1m 2f lst stks (1) hvy in Oct.

    My Oberon (IRE) 11-8fav (8-12) Held up towards rear, pushed along and no impression over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, faded from over 1f out, 5th of 6, 7 1/2l behind Ostilio (9-0) at Redcar 7f lst stks (1) sft in Oct.

    San Donato (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Midfield, headway over 2f out, ridden and close up over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 7, 3l behind Addeybb (9-10) at Ayr 1m 2f lst stks (1) gs in Sep.

    Forest Of Dean 2-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, not clear run approaching 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, 3rd of 6, 1 1/2l behind Bangkok (9-5) at Lingfield 1m 2f stks (2) pol in Apr.

    Solid Stone (IRE) 11-4fav (9-10) Edged right start, chased leaders, effort final bend, every chance 1f out, no impression on winner and lost 2nd well inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 2l behind Dawaam (9-0) at Chelmsford City 1m 2f hcp (2) pol in Nov.