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14:25 Newmarket

Betterbet, Bookmaker Of The Year 2009 Conditions Stakes (Class 3)

  • 7 Runners
  • Distance: 5f
  • Going: Good to Firm
  • Surface: Turf
  • £14,000 added
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 1m 0.70s
  • Off Time: 14:25:49
  • 7 Ran
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1
Silk -

Monsieur Chevalier (IRE)

5/4

    2
    Silk -

    Soccer (USA)

    6/1

      1(4)
      Silk - Emerald Green, Dark Blue armlets, Dark Blue cap

      Hearts of Fire

      18 D
      2/1
      • Form 1
      • Age 2
      • Weight 9-4

      prominent, pushed along 2f out, ridden and beaten over 1f out, weakened final furlong

      2(5)
      Silk - White, black stars on sleeves

      Iver Bridge Lad

      9
      20/1
      • Form 2
      • Age 2
      • Weight 8-12

      led, headed well over 1f out, edged right and weakened inside final furlong

      3(3)
      Silk - Yellow and White stripes, chevrons on sleeves, quartered cap

      Monsieur Chevalier (IRE)

      6 D
      5/4
      • Form 1
      • Age 2
      • Weight 8-12

      tracked leaders, eased out left 2f out, led over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, comfortably

      4(7)
      Silk - White, Purple hooped sleeves and cap

      Soccer (USA)

      11 t D
      6/1
      • Form 1
      • Age 2
      • Weight 8-12

      pressed leader until led well over 1f out, soon headed, not pace of winner inside final furlong

      5(1)
      Silk - White, Grey sleeves, Black stars, Black cap

      Ant Music (IRE)

      66/1
      • Age 2
      • Weight 8-9

      hampered start, soon outpaced

      6(6)
      Silk - Red, Black chevrons, Black sleeves, Red seams, Red and Black quartered cap

      Captain Cool (IRE)

      9/1
      • Age 2
      • Weight 8-9

      soon outpaced

      7(2)
      Silk - Yellow, Black chevron, White cap

      Zero Seven

      25/1
      • Age 2
      • Weight 8-9

      bumped start, soon in rear, no chance final 2f

      Previous results

      2008
      (3)
      Silk -

      Art Connoisseur (IRE)

      11/10
      • Age 2
      • Weight 8-12

      In depth

      Verdict

      Richard Hannon has won this race four times in the last ten years and reeled off a hat-trick between 2004 and 2006. MONSIEUR CHEVALIER appears to be the stable's first string and is preferred to Hearts Of Fire and Soccer. Hearts Of Fire was nibbled at in the market ahead of winning the Brocklesby and there was plenty to like about the style of his victory. The second has won twice already and there's also been success for some of those further back in the field but he faces a stiff task on these terms. Soccer was value for more than the winning margin of half a length at Lingfield from a horse that had finished fifth in the Brocklesby. He represents a yard that has enjoyed plenty of success with their juveniles and he must be accorded respect. Monsieur Chevalier made his debut at Folkestone where he pulled five lengths clear of the field to win in the style of a useful individual. It's early days for the form but he was visually impressive and his trainer's record in this race commands respect. His stablemate shouldn't be dismissed on debut and is bred for speed as is Ant Music who represents the first crop of smart juvenile Antonius Pius but the breeding of Zero Seven suggests that he could be taken off his feet. This race often throws up some decent sorts and Monsieur Chevalier could be another.

      Formwatch

      Hearts of Fire 12-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, stayed on well, won at Doncaster 5f 2yo stk (4) gf in Mar beating Archers Road (8-11) by 2 1/4l, 19 ran.

      Iver Bridge Lad 12-1 (9-0) Tracked leader, led over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on, no chance with winner final furlong, 2nd of 9, 5l behind Red Jazz (9-3) at Windsor 5f 2yo mdn (5) gd.

      Monsieur Chevalier (IRE) 3-1fav (9-3) Raced stands side, tracked leaders, driven to lead approaching final furlong, edged right and soon clear, won at Folkestone 5f 2yo mdn aut (6) gf beating Diamond Laura (8-12) by 5l, 13 ran.

      Soccer (USA) 10-3 (9-2) Always prominent, led over 1f out, driven out, won at Lingfield 5f 2yo mdn auc stks (6) pol beating Shark Man (8-6) by 1/2l, 7 ran.

      Ant Music (IRE) Antonius Pius colt out of Day Is Dawning.

      Captain Cool (IRE) Captain Rio colt out of Aiaie.

      Zero Seven Halling colt out of Tempting Fate.