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16:10 Newmarket

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  • 7 Runners
  • Distance: 6f
  • Going: Firm
  • Surface: Turf
  • £8,000 added
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 1m 12.57s
  • Off Time: 16:10:17
  • 7 Ran
1(8)
Silk - Light Blue and Black stripes, Black sleeves and cap
  • Form 2591-70
  • Age 3
  • Weight 9-9
  • Official Rating 76

led, ridden, headed just over 2f out, weakened final furlong

2(4)
Silk - Pink, Maroon cap
10/3
  • Form 042-010
  • Age 3
  • Weight 9-9
  • Official Rating 76

prominent, led just over 2f out, soon ridden, edged left approaching final furlong, headed near finish

3(7)
Silk - White, Orange spots, striped sleeves, Orange cap
3/1
  • Form 4-44144
  • Age 3
  • Weight 9-8
  • Official Rating 75

tracked leaders, stumbled over 1f out, switched right inside final furlong, effort, soon every chance, ran on

4(3)
Silk - Pink, Black diamond and armlets, Black and Pink quartered cap
7/2
  • Form 10
  • Age 3
  • Weight 9-8
  • Official Rating 75

keen, held up in touch, ridden over 1f out, no impression

5(1)
Silk - White, Royal Blue hoop, diabolo on sleeves, Royal Blue cap
  • Form 261847
  • Age 3
  • Weight 9-8
  • Official Rating 75

held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, effort, every chance inside final furlong, ran on

6(6)
Silk - Dark Green, White seams, White sleeves, Dark Green armlets, White cap
  • Form 36-3
  • Age 3
  • Weight 9-8
  • Official Rating 75

held up in rear, switched left over 1f out, ridden, ran on to lead near finish

8(2)
Silk - YELLOW, BLACK seams, BLACK cap

Nawaaff

29
16/1
  • Form 639075
  • Age 3
  • Weight 9-0
  • Official Rating 67

chased leader, joined leader over 2f out, soon ridden, hung right from over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong

7(5)
NR

Tadalavil

5 D
  • Form 5-59743
  • Age 3
  • Weight 9-8
  • Official Rating 75

Nonrunner

In depth

Verdict

Blue Jack is only a nominal selection in a race in which things could change dramatically. Magical Speedfit was due to run here on Friday night and a big run from him would change the picture of the race and a non-appearance would reduce the each-way option to the first two home. The weather could also play a significant role as Blues Minor's record suggests that he operates at his best with cut in the ground and there's also a concern as to whether Hazelrigg will handle quick ground. His half-brother Genki does but Tim Easterby's gelding is by Namid whose progeny usually relish cut in the ground. Hazelrigg was very well backed ahead of his handicap bow but lost his chance in the stalls; big things are clearly expected of him and market confidence behind his chance should be heeded. Danish Art has shaped well in maidens and has to be of interest now handicapping off a fair mark with his yard going well whilst Castles In The Air is better than he showed last time. The selection may lack some of the scope of his rivals but underfoot conditions all see to come alike to him and he looks quietly progressive. He looks well worth another attempt at this trip and recent efforts suggest that he could pull out a bit more for it; so, with one or two doubts surrounding the race at present, Blue Jack looks the percentage call.

Formwatch

Blues Minor (IRE) 6-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakening when hampered over 1f out, eased, last of 10, 28l behind Eastern Hills (8-11) at Sandown 7f 3yo hcp (4) gs.

Castles In The Air 11-2jt-fav (9-4) Mid-division, effort over 2f out, no impression, 10th of 19, 10l behind Harrison George (9-6) at York 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gd.

Blue Jack 12-1 (8-2) Slowly into stride, soon outpaced, switched right and headway approaching final furlong, ridden and kept on same pace, 4th of 9, 4l behind Befortyfour (9-7) at Leicester 5f 3yo hcp (3) gf.

Hazelrigg (IRE) 6-5fav (9-4) Chased leaders stand's side, driven and outpaced 2f out, no impression approaching final furlong, 10th of 17, 8l behind Capone (8-8) at Thirsk 6f 3yo hcp (5) gd in May.

Magical Speedfit (IRE) 14-1 (9-9) Held up in touch, headway approaching final furlong, stayed on well, 4th of 12, 1l behind First Trim (9-2) at Newmarket 5f 3yo hcp (5) gf.

Danish Art (IRE) 8-1 (8-9) Dwelt, held up, headway when hung left over 1f out, ridden, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 16, 2 1/2l behind Choiseau (9-0) at Yarmouth 6f mdn stk (5) gf.

Nawaaff 7-1 (8-11) In touch, ridden 3f out, hung left over 1f out, kept on, 5th of 7, 3/4l behind Valhillen (9-0) at Brighton 6f 3yo hcp (5) gs in May.

Tadalavil 12-1 (8-11) Chased leaders on rail, ridden and outpaced 2f out, ran on one pace final furlong, 3rd of 9, 5l behind Lodi (8-8) at Windsor 6f 3yo hcp (4) gf.