Racecards
13:45 Newmarket
B.V.I. Sail And Stay Median Auction Maiden Stakes (Class 5)
- 16 Runners
- Distance: 1m
- Going: Good
- Surface: Turf
Alf Tupper
52- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer M H Tompkins
- Jockey Saleem Golam
slowly into stride, behind, never dangerous
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer E A L Dunlop
- Jockey S W Kelly
held up mid-division, effort over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, never nearer
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer P W Chapple-Hyam
- Jockey A Munro
tracked leaders, effort over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong
- Form 92
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer J R Fanshawe
- Jockey J P Spencer
always prominent, led 2f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, no extra
- Form 23
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer C G Cox
- Jockey Kieren Fallon
broke well, soon in touch, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well under pressure to lead inside final furlong
Kyoto Summit
14- Form 6
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer L M Cumani
- Jockey N Mackay
led over 6f out, ridden and headed 2f out, rallied and stayed on inside closing stages
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer Mrs A J Perrett
- Jockey K Darley
held up in touch, driven to challenge over 2f out, stayed on
- Form 6
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer J & T Gosden
- Jockey Richard Hughes
led early, soon in touch, weakened well over 1f out
Elli Lewtia
85- Form 5
- Age 2
- Weight 8-9
- Trainer J Jay
- Jockey Ted Durcan
behind, ridden halfway, soon beaten
- Age 2
- Weight 8-9
- Trainer M A Jarvis
- Jockey P Robinson
broke well, soon mid-division, never dangerous
In depth
Verdict
Conkering caught the eye on his latest start and is taken to beat Dunelight, with Kyoto Summit and newcomers Baskerville and Maraval worth a mention. The first two mentioned should have an edge over the rest on experience, and it is Conkering who gets out vote after his eye-catching second to subsequent winner Primary at Leicester in August. The ground was on the soft side then, and James Fanshawe's charge will be expected to improve again here to be concerned in the finish. Dunelight was a beaten favourite at Sandown last time, finishing third in a blanket finish, and the step up in trip should enable this Royal Lodge and Derby entry to go close to making amends also. Kyoto Summit also hold a Derby entry and a longer trip will certainly suit him judged on the way Luca Cumani's colt stayed on at the end of his Leicester debut. There are one or two interesting newcomers to note including Baskerville who lines up today rather than in the big sales race here on Saturday. Richard Hannon won this 12 months ago with Forward Move so his debutante Maraval should not be discounted totally, but we put Conkering in our notebook after his latest effort and have no hesitation in supporting him to go one better today.
Formwatch
Alf Tupper 40-1 (8-11) Slowly away and always behind, 10th of 12, 16l behind Opera Cape (8-11) at Goodwood 7f 2yo mdn (2) gs in Jul.
Apt To Run (USA) Aptitude colt, half-brother to winning miler Tufamore.
Baskerville Foxhound colt, half-brother to 4 winners on the Flat.
Conkering (USA) 11-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, headway halfway, chased winner over 2f out, no impression final furlong, 2nd of 12, 3l behind Primary (9-0) at Leicester 7f 2yo mdn (4) gs in Aug.
Dickie's Dream (IRE) Xaar colt out of middle-distance winner Swallowtailed Kite.
Dunelight (IRE) 5-2fav (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead approaching 1f out, headed final furlong, 3rd of 16, nk behind Suzy Bliss (8-9) at Sandown 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd in Aug.
Fiddlers Wood Spectrum gelding out of a lightly-raced mare.
Ghostly Pet (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Close up, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 8th of 11, 10l behind Dawn Quest (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 2yo mdn (4) gf.
Kyoto Summit 40-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, kept on inside final furlong, never dangerous, 6th of 14, 6l behind Bold And Free (9-0) at Leicester 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf.
Maraval Mark of Esteem gelding out of 6f to 1m winner Mayaro Bay.
Monets Masterpiece (USA) Quiet American colt, half-brother to several winners.
Participation 16-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, never nearer, 6th of 11, 7l behind Dawn Quest (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 2yo mdn (4) gf.
Royal Premier (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Slowly away, in rear, pushed along entering straight, stayed on from over 1f out, no danger, 6th of 8, 6l behind Art Deco (9-0) at Sandown 7f 2yo mdn (5) sft in Aug.
Star of Canterbury (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Slow into stride, ran green in rear, kept on final furlong, 6th of 8, 6l behind Punta Galera (9-0) at Goodwood 1m 2yo mdn (4) gf.
Elli Lewtia 50-1 (8-11) Dwelt, outpaced, always behind, 5th of 8, 11l behind Nivelle (8-11) at Windsor 5f 2yo fll mdn aut (5) gf in Jun.
Kerriemuir Lass (IRE) Celtic Swing filly out of 1m2f winner Shabby Chic.