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17:05 Thirsk

Richmond Castle Maiden Auction Stakes (Class 3) (Div Ii) (Class 3)

  • 11 Runners
  • Distance: 7f
  • Going: Firm, Good to Firm in places
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 1m 26.61s
  • 11 Ran
1(6)
Silk - Royal Blue, White hoop, striped sleeves

McEldowney

28 b
9/4
  • Form 322230
  • Age 2
  • Weight 8-11

chased leaders, effort over 2f out, no impresson

2(5)
Silk - Black, Orange stripe
9/2
  • Form 032
  • Age 2
  • Weight 8-11

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

3(7)
Silk - White, Royal Blue hoop, White sleeves, Royal Blue stars, Red cap
  • Age 2
  • Weight 8-11

mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, soon beaten

4(8)
Silk - LIGHT BLUE, CHOCOLATE hooped sleeves, striped cap
25/1
  • Form 066
  • Age 2
  • Weight 8-7

towards rear, never dangerous

5(10)
Silk - Royal blue, orange chevron, armlets and star on cap
  • Form 00
  • Age 2
  • Weight 8-7

tracked leader, led over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, one pace inside finl furlong

6(9)
Silk - Dark Green, White seams and sleeves, White cap, Dark Green star
  • Form 55
  • Age 2
  • Weight 8-6

mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong to lead close home

7(2)
Silk - Purple, White epaulets and sleeves, quartered cap
  • Form 6226
  • Age 2
  • Weight 8-6

tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on until headed close home

8(11)
Silk - Black and Grey stripes, Grey sleeves, Yellow armlets, Yellow cap
  • Age 2
  • Weight 8-6

jumped right at start, behind, never a factor

9(1)
Silk - White, Emerald Green disc, armlets and diamond on cap
33/1
  • Form 00
  • Age 2
  • Weight 8-2

towards rear, headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, never near to challenge

10(4)
Silk - Pink and Black (quartered), Pink sleeves, Black spots, Pink cap
  • Age 2
  • Weight 8-2

chased leaders, driven along over 2f out, soon behind

11(3)
Silk - Red, Black inverted triangle and star on cap
  • Age 2
  • Weight 8-2

dwelt, soon chased along in mid-division, switched right over 1f out, ran on final furlong, no extra close home

In depth

Verdict

McEldowney looks the percentage call in a wide open finale and he is taken to score with Malinsa Blue and Robinzal the best of the remainder. The selection is dropped significantly in grade after finishing last in the Shergar Cup at Ascot last time. He had previously run well at Goodwood behind Doctor's Cave and if he can reproduce that effort here then he will be hard to beat. Malinsa Blue travelled well for a long way when when beaten behind Beaver Patrol at the Curragh last time and the slight step up in trip might help to bring about some improvement. If the market vibes are positive then it could pay to take the hint. Robinzal has improved with each of his runs and he put up a good effort when second Secret History last time. If he can improve again then he will not be far away at the finish. A market move for any of the newcomers should also be noted, but McEldowney sets a fair standard for the rest here and he is given the tentative vote.