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Middleham Castle Median Auction Maiden Stakes (Div 2)

  • 10 Runners
  • Distance: 7f
  • Going: Good to Firm
  • Surface: Turf
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 1m 30.06s
  • 10 Ran
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1
Silk -

Grandad Bill (IRE)

5/4

    2
    Silk -

    Astorygoeswithit

    33/1

      3
      Silk -

      River Lena (IRE)

      7/2

        1(10)
        Silk - Mauve, Dark Green sleeves, Dark Green cap, Mauve star

        Astorygoeswithit

        12
        33/1
        • Form 8
        • Age 2
        • Weight 9-0

        tracked leader, ridden 2f out, every chance over 1f out, kept on final furlong

        2(6)
        Silk - Dark Blue, White cross belts, Emerald Green and Yellow hooped sleeves, Dark Blue and White quartered cap

        Dylan (IRE)

        25/1
        • Age 2
        • Weight 9-0

        slowly into stride, behind until kept on final 2f, never nearer

        3(2)
        Silk - Emerald Green and Royal Blue check, Red sleeves

        Grandad Bill (IRE)

        25
        5/4
        • Form 45
        • Age 2
        • Weight 9-0

        tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, headway on inside to lead on final furlong, ran on

        4(9)
        Silk -

        Mister Maq

        33/1
        • Age 2
        • Weight 9-0

        slowly into stride, always behind

        5(1)
        Silk - Mauve, Royal Blue spots, Royal Blue cap, Mauve spots

        Ryhope Chief (IRE)

        50/1
        • Age 2
        • Weight 9-0

        chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong

        6(5)
        Silk - Light Blue, Black sleeves, Red armlets, Red cap

        Seattle Spy (USA)

        23
        6/1
        • Form 6
        • Age 2
        • Weight 9-0

        mid-division, ridden and flashed tail 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong

        7(7)
        Silk - Red, Black star, chevrons on sleeves, Red cap, Black star

        Alarm Call

        29
        28/1
        • Age 2
        • Weight 8-9

        towards rear, ridden 2f out, never on terms

        8(3)
        Silk - Royal Blue and White (quartered), Royal Blue sleeves, White stars, Red cap

        Frootie Tooty (IRE)

        40/1
        • Age 2
        • Weight 8-9

        unruly stalls, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened

        9(4)
        Silk - Royal Blue, White chevron, Light Blue cap

        River Lena (IRE)

        7/2
        • Age 2
        • Weight 8-9

        dwelt, mid-division, hampered and lost place halfway, soon outpaced, ridden and headway 2f out, stayed on strongly final furlong, not reach leaders

        10(8)
        Silk - Pink, Royal Blue chevron, diabolo on sleeves and star on cap

        Thornton Princess

        31
        15/2
        • Form 38
        • Age 2
        • Weight 8-9

        led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra towards finish

        In depth

        Verdict

        The Tim Easterby-trained Grandad Bill is selected over Thornton Princess out of those with experience, while River Lena is an interesting newcomer to take note of in the betting market. The last named hails from the Mark Johnston yard and is bred to at least be effective at this trip. Slightly further will not go amiss in due course but she does look one to keep on the right side of if there is confidence behind her chance today. Thronton Princess was highly tried last time and was found out in Listed company. This is a significant ease in grade but she already has improvement to find. Therefore, we prefer to stick with Grandad Bill, who looks to be progressing nicely and, with the step up in trip sure to suit, a bold bid is anticipated.

        Formwatch

        Astorygoeswithit 50-1 (8-6) Soon outpaced, never dangerous, 8th of 13, 7l behind Lindus Atenor (8-9) at W'hampton 6f 2yo mdn aut (6) pol.

        Dylan (IRE) Mull of Kintyre gelding, half-brother to 7f winner El Layth.

        Grandad Bill (IRE) 11-2 (8-9) In touch stand's side, ridden and every chance approaching final furlong, one pace, 5th of 18, 6l behind Sir Xaar (8-7) at Doncaster 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in May.

        Mister Maq Namaqualand gelding out of 5f & 6f winner Nordico Princess; half-brother several winners over sprint distances.

        Ryhope Chief (IRE) Indian Danehill colt, half-brother to four winners from 5f to 1m2f.

        Seattle Spy (USA) 20-1 (9-0) Led, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 7, 6l behind Emirates Gold (9-0) at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn (5) gs in May.

        Alarm Call 40-1 (8-9) Towards rear far side group and soon pushed along, never a factor, 14th of 17, 21l behind In Full Cry (9-0) at Ripon 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in May.

        Frootie Tooty (IRE) Fruits Of Love filly out of a lightly-raced maiden.

        River Lena (IRE) Spectrum filly, half-sister to three winners up to 1m.

        Thornton Princess 100-1 (8-11) Held up towards rear, never a factor, 8th of 9, 13l behind Bow Bridge (9-0) at York 5f 2yo lst fll (1) gs in May.