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18:00 Newmarket

Betfair.com Median Auction Maiden Stakes (Class 5)

  • 11 Runners
  • Distance: 7f
  • Going: Good
  • Surface: Turf
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 1m 26.68s
  • 11 Ran
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1
Silk -

Araafa (IRE)

16/1

    2
    Silk -

    Kilworth (IRE)

    1/2

      3
      Silk -

      Baileys Encore

      11/2

        1(3)
        Silk - Orange, White diamonds on sleeves

        Apache Indian (USA)

        8/1
        • Age 2
        • Weight 9-0

        unruly stalls, dwelt, held up, ridden and weakened 2f out, eased final furlong

        2(8)
        Silk - Dark Green, Beige stars on sleeves

        Araafa (IRE)

        16/1
        • Age 2
        • Weight 9-0

        slowly into stride, chased leaders, pushed along halfway, headway over 1f out, ran on to lead near finish

        3(9)
        Silk - Yellow, Dark Green stripe, striped sleeves, quartered cap

        Baileys Encore

        21
        11/2
        • Form 6
        • Age 2
        • Weight 9-0

        with leader, led halfway, ridden and headed inside final furlong, kept on

        4(1)
        Silk - Purple, White Cross of Lorraine, armlets and White cap

        Croft (IRE)

        49
        66/1
        • Form 76
        • Age 2
        • Weight 9-0

        close up, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

        5(6)
        Silk - Orange, White striped sleeves and cap

        Don'tcallmeginger (IRE)

        22/1
        • Age 2
        • Weight 9-0

        slowly into stride, held up, ridden and weakened over 2f out

        6(5)
        Silk - Cherry, Black sash, Primrose and White quartered cap

        India Run (IRE)

        20/1
        • Age 2
        • Weight 9-0

        slowly into stride, in rear, never nearer

        7(2)
        Silk - Red, White sash, Royal Blue cap

        Italian Romance

        25/1
        • Age 2
        • Weight 9-0

        soon pushed along in rear

        8(10)
        Silk - RED, WHITE braces, sleeves and cap

        Kilworth (IRE)

        24
        1/2
        • Form 2
        • Age 2
        • Weight 9-0

        held up in touch, ridden to lead inside final furlong, headed and no extra near finish

        9(4)
        Silk - Light Blue, Yellow hoop and armlets, Yellow cap, Light Blue diamond

        Sciatin (IRE)

        40/1
        • Age 2
        • Weight 9-0

        chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong

        10(7)
        Silk - Purple, White chevron, sleeves and cap

        Woolfall King (IRE)

        18
        66/1
        • Age 2
        • Weight 9-0

        led to halfway, weakened over 2f out

        11(11)
        Silk - Red, Red and Dark Blue chevrons on sleeves

        Midris (IRE)

        50/1
        • Age 2
        • Weight 8-9

        slowly into stride, pulled hard, held up, kept on from over 1f out, never nearer

        In depth

        Verdict

        Kilworth was well touted before his debut at headquarters, finishing a good second and will take a good one to beat him here; of the newcomers, Araafa and Sciatin make the most appeal. The latter, trained by Luca Cumani, is a derby entry who cost 90,000 guineas as a yearling and is related to winners in the states. While he may need a bit more time, any market support would be worth noting. Jeremy Noseda's horses are in great form and his Araafa looks the part on breeding, certainly. A Mull Of Kintyre colt, he cost 150,000 guineas as a yearling compared to 48,000 as a foal, and it would be no surprise to see him give a good account of himself on debut. But Kilworth was widely touted before making his debut in a hot looking maiden at Newmarket's July meeting, and shaped very well when a close second to Gin Jockey. It could be argued that the draw beat him on that occasion, and with Kieren Fallon booked Kilworth is strongly fancied to get off the mark here.

        Formwatch

        Apache Indian (USA) Black Minnaloushe colt, half-brother to winning miler Adorable Audrey and 6f winner Peace Dove.

        Araafa (IRE) Mull of Kintyre colt, half-brother to winners on the flat and over jumps.

        Baileys Encore 10-1 (9-0) In touch, pushed along 3f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 13, 9l behind Silent Times (9-0) at York 7f 2yo mdn (4) gs.

        India Run (IRE) Hernando colt out of a maiden miler.

        Italian Romance Medicean colt, half-brother to 5f-6f winner Irresistible.

        Kilworth (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, unable to quicken near finish, 2nd of 20, nk behind Gin Jockey (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (3) gd.

        Sciatin (IRE) Alhaarth colt, half-brother to 1m to 1m4f winner Bahroba.

        Midris (IRE) Namid filly out of an unraced mare.