Racecards
14:50 Southwell
E.b.f. Median Auction Maiden Stakes (Class 5)
- 8 Runners
- Distance: 7f
- Going: Standard
- Surface: Fibresand
- £5,000 added
Autograph Hunter
180- Form 7
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer C & M Johnston
- Jockey J Fanning
slowly into stride, soon chasing leaders, led 2f out, soon drew clear
- Form 05
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer J G Portman
- Jockey T P Queally
led, headed 2f out, weakened final furlong
- Form 86
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer A M Balding
- Jockey S J Drowne
with leaders, outpaced over 2f out
Golden Folly
19- Form 00
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer Lady Herries
- Jockey Dale Gibson
in rear, some headway over 2f out, never dangerous
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer C & M Johnston
- Jockey J-P Guillambert
with leaders on outer, every chance over 2f out, one pace, no chance with winner
Wilmington
26- Form 002063
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 71
- Trainer N P Littmoden
- Jockey D Holland
with leaders, weakening when hampered over 1f out
Hora
15- Form 90
- Age 2
- Weight 8-12
- Trainer Sir Mark Prescott
- Jockey J Mackay
behind, effort over 2f out, never dangerous
In depth
Verdict
Wilmington is offered as the selection ahead of Autograph Hunter and Doonigan. With a rating of 71, Wilmington sets the standard at this level although he was disappointing at Brighton and there could be a cogent argument to suggest that he is flattered by that mark. The trip appears to be of little consequence and it would be difficult to envisage him having an easier assignment on paper than this. Mark Johnston saddles two runners in the race and Autograph Hunter appears the pick on jockey bookings. Well beaten on soft going at York on debut, the yard did win a similar contest on Saturday night at Wolverhampton so any support would be of serious interest. Doonigan looks as if a step up in trip might suit although he was notably easy to back on his starts thus far and he will be qualified for handicaps after today's race. Raise The Goblet has been unsighted in two appearances thus far while Hora may be better over further. Leprechaun's Gold is another who is likely to improve for further although the market is watched. An unmemorable maiden which could go the way of Wilmington.
Formwatch
Autograph Hunter 10-1 (9-3) Dwelt, towards rear, never a factor, last of 7, 36l behind Sadeek (9-3) at York 6f 2yo mdn (3) sft in May.
Compton Charlie 50-1 (9-3) Joined main group over 4f out and soon chasing leaders, ridden and went right 1f out, not quicken final furlong, 5th of 16, 2l behind Edge Closer (9-3) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (5) gs.
Doonigan (IRE) 14-1 (8-10) Behind on outside, ridden and stayed on steadily final 2f, 6th of 16, 7l behind Edge Closer (9-3) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (5) gs.
Golden Folly 66-1 (9-3) Always in rear, green throughout, 11th of 14, 13l behind Cabinet (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Oct.
Leprechaun's Gold (IRE) Spectrum colt, half-brother to 5f winner New Design.
Shady Green (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) Held up, ridden over 3f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 4th of 7, 11l behind Bayonyx (9-3) at Ayr 7f 2yo mdn (5) hvy in Oct.
Wilmington 5-2 (9-0) Led, ridden and headed inside final 2f, weakened final furlong, 3rd of 8, 4 1/2l behind Manaal (8-9) at Brighton 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gs in Oct.
Raise The Goblet (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Soon well outpaced in rear, 14th of 16, 15l behind Edge Closer (9-3) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (5) gs.