Racecards
16:40 Southwell
Racing And Golf At Southwell Maiden Auction Stakes (Class F)
- 13 Runners
- Distance: 1m
- Going: Standard

Kings Empire
10- Form 3
- Age 2
- Weight 8-11
- Trainer D Carroll
- Jockey Reserve
tracked leader, led over 4f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on gamely final furlong

- Form 5
- Age 2
- Weight 8-10
- Trainer B J Meehan
- Jockey D Holland
mid-division, chased along halfway, ridden one pace final 2f

- Form 40
- Age 2
- Weight 8-9
outpaced, headway over 3f out, one pacd final 2f

- Form 422234
- Age 2
- Weight 8-9
chased leaders, ridden and every chance approaching final furlong, chased winner inside final furlong

Ynys
61- Form 055
- Age 2
- Weight 8-9
- Trainer B Palling
- Jockey D Kinsella
behind, effort over 3f out, some late headway, never near to challenge

Garston Star
45- Form 065
- Age 2
- Weight 8-8
- Trainer J S Moore
- Jockey L P Keniry
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong

La Danseuse
20- Form 06
- Age 2
- Weight 8-5
- Trainer G C Bravery
- Jockey S Whitworth
dwelt, soon chased along, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong

- Form 4
- Age 2
- Weight 8-4
- Trainer P W D'Arcy
- Jockey Paul Eddery
held up behind leaders, effort over 3f out, soon beaten

First Acorn
22- Form 000400
- Age 2
- Weight 8-4
- Trainer G & J Moore
- Jockey N Pollard
towards rear, headway over 3f out, ridden, one pace final 2f

- Form 004
- Age 2
- Weight 8-4
prominent to halfway

- Age 2
- Weight 8-3
led, headed over 4f out, soon weakened


Ninah
7- Form 330224
- Age 2
- Weight 8-3
- Trainer J Bradley
- Jockey P Fitzsimons
chased leaders, effort over 3f out, soon beaten
In depth
Verdict
A number of these are open to improvement and it may prove to be an active little betting heat. However, it is difficult to get away from the claims of Ninah on these terms and Milton Bradley's charge is selected over Kings Empire, Suspected and Countrywide Flyer, who should all be involved in the shake-up if they run to form. However, Ninah has a strong chance at the weights and although it is possible that there may be an improver in the lesser exposed runners in the field, they will do well to concede weight to an in-form rival, who has already proved herself at this course. Her style of running lends itself well to this course and with Countryside Flyer alongside her her for company, it would be no surprise to see these two take the majority of the field off their hooves with a furious early gallop. And it is the daughter of First Trump's ability to see out the trip that makes Ninah the selection to win the day here.