Racecards
14:00 Thirsk
Scarborough Castle Maiden Auction Stakes (Class 5)
- 8 Runners
- Distance: 7f
- Going: Good to Firm
- Surface: Turf
- £6,000 added
- Age 2
- Weight 8-13
- Trainer J G Given
- Jockey Dale Gibson
dwelt, raced keenly and soon mid-division, ridden and outpaced 2f out, weakened 1f out
- Age 2
- Weight 8-13
- Trainer C & M Johnston
- Jockey Greg Fairley
tracked leaders, ridden to 3f out, soon outpaced, weakened over 1f out
- Age 2
- Weight 8-9
- Trainer M Brittain
- Jockey R Ffrench
slowly into stride and behind, ridden and lost touch over 2f out
- Form 90
- Age 2
- Weight 8-9
- Trainer P C Haslam
- Jockey L Enstone
mid-division, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace no impression
- Form 56
- Age 2
- Weight 8-4
- Trainer T D Barron
- Jockey P Fessey
led, ridden over 1f out, kept on until headed and no extra near finish
- Form 8556
- Age 2
- Weight 8-4
- Official Rating 48
- Trainer M Brittain
- Jockey Andrew Heffernan
behind, raced wide entering straight, ridden 2f out, never dangerous
- Form 72
- Age 2
- Weight 8-4
- Trainer G G Margarson
- Jockey Hayley Turner
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, carried right and one pace final furlong
- Form 74
- Age 2
- Weight 8-4
tracked leader, challenged and edged right 2f out, soon ridden, hung right and stayed on inside final furlong to lead near finish
Verdict
Whilst Mark Johnston's juveniles often come on plenty for their debut outings, he does know how to get one ready and if the market speaks in Kavinsky's favour then he gets the vote; Priceless Speedfit looks the best of the rest. The selection is a nicely-bred colt and looks sure to give a good account of himself on debut today. The stable are in exemplary form and this doesn't look the toughest of races for the newcomer. Priceless Speedfit certainly improved between her first and second runs as she ran a good second at Musselburgh when last seen. If she continues to progress then she may be able to put her experience to good use. George Margarson has his horses in good form at the moment and along with Priceless Speedfit, he saddles newcomer Nouvelle Nova who should be monitored for market support, a comment that also applies to Indigo Mail and Defies Logic. Veronicas Way and Grand Value should both appreciate the extra furlong today and each rates a threat, especially if the market speaks in their favour, however we will take a punt on Kavinsky to score.
Formwatch
Defies Logic Domedriver colt out of a lightly-raced mare.
Kavinsky Stravinsky colt, half-brother to several winners from 6f-1m4f.
Indigo Mail (IRE) Modigliani colt, half-brother to several winners from 5f-1m.
Shot Through (USA) 66-1 (8-9) Chased leaders to halfway, last of 12, 20l behind Tadalavil (8-13) at Ripon 6f 2yo mdn auc (4) gd in Aug.
Grand Value (USA) 20-1 (8-4) Mid-division, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 7, 5l behind Taurian (9-7) at Newcastle 6f nov aut stk (5) gd in Aug.
Invincible Rose (IRE) 33-1 (7-11) Reared start, always behind far side group, 6th of 15, 12l behind Jim Martin (8-12) at Newcastle 7f 2yo mdn auc (4) gd in Jul.
Priceless Speedfit 7-1 (9-0) Towards rear, ridden over 3f out, headway to chase winner over 1f out, kept on one pace, 2nd of 7, 1l behind Lady Bower (9-0) at Musselburgh 7f 2yo fll mdn aut (5) gf in Aug.
Veronicas Way 25-1 (8-1) Prominent, driven over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Baldemar (9-1) at Ripon 6f 2yo mdn auc (4) gd in Aug.
Mr Lu 9-1 (8-9) Pushed along to chase leaders until lost place 2f out, 11th of 13, 33l behind Hansinger (9-2) at Nottingham 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) sft in Jul.
Nouvelle Nova (IRE) Noverre filly, half-sister to winning sprinter Pitch Up.