Racecards
14:05 Thirsk
E.b.f. Marion Gibson Brown Memorial Maiden Fillies' Stakes (Class 4)
- 11 Runners
- Distance: 5f
- Going: Good to Firm
- Surface: Turf
- £8,600 added
- Form 222
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer W M Brisbourne
- Jockey Liam Jones
chased leaders on outside, lost place over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace final 2f, no impression
- Form 52
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer D Nicholls
- Jockey Adrian Nicholls
chased leaders, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, rallied over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on
Ever Roses
16- Form 55
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer P T Midgley
- Jockey Tony Culhane
hung left virtualy throughout, behind, outpaced over 2f out, hung badly left to centre and weakened well over 1f out, soon eased
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer T D Barron
- Jockey Graham Gibbons
chased leaders, driven and outpaced over 2f out, rallied inside final furlong, stayed on towards finish
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer Jedd O'Keeffe
- Jockey A Elliott
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, edged slightly left, stayed on under pressure final furlong
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer Mrs A Duffield
- Jockey P Mulrennan
in touch, led and switched right after 1f, driven 2f out, kept on until ridden and headed inside final furlong, no extra
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
chased leaders, driven and outpaced 2f out, no impression final furlong
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer E J Alston
- Jockey D Allan
behind, driven and outpaced when edged left over 2f out, never dangerous
West Stand
12- Form 6
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer Mrs K Walton
- Jockey F Tylicki
behind and soon outpaced, never a factor
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
soon outpaced, always behind
Yarooh (USA)
13- Form 24
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer C E Brittain
- Jockey C Catlin
led 1f, tracked leader, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace under pressure final furlong, no extra towards finish
Verdict
A decent fillies' maiden opens proceedings, with more than half the field racing for the first time, but we'll side with experience and opt for BELLE ROYALE, in preference to Yarooh and Dolly Parton. With so many newcomers though, do pay heed to the market, as that may give us further clues. Mark Brisbourne's filly is the most experienced, with three runs to date, all of which have seen her run prominently. She's got a handy low draw, and if cracking out well may be able to score while others are still acclimatising themselves. In contrast, Clive Brittain's Yarooh has the worst of the draw. Again, she likes to be at the vanguard, and has looked lively in her couple of outings to date. A second place on debut at this level was followed up in a much better grade when she was just outside the frame. Market support for Dandy Nicholls' Dolly Parton, another who may try and bounce out in front, would encourage us, given the improvement shown from debut to second time out. Royal Hush represents Kevin Ryan; she could be anything and doesn't have a great draw, but the yard do well here. Nothing really stands out, given the number of debutantes, but our support goes goes with Belle Royale.
Formwatch
Belle Royale (IRE) 11-4 (8-4) Tracked winner, ridden entering final furlong, kept on, no impression with winner, 2nd of 7, 3 1/2l behind Lenjawi Pride (8-12) at Wolverhampton 5f 2yo mdn fll auc stks (4) pol.
Dolly Parton (IRE) 5-1 (8-12) Led, hard ridden and headed 1f out, kept on same pace under pressure, 2nd of 7, 2l behind Majestic Myles (9-3) at Musselburgh 5f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Apr.
Ever Roses 7-1 (7-13) In touch, weakened and edged left over 1f out, 5th of 6, 9l behind Misty Morn (8-4) at Redcar 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Apr.
Ingleby Exceed (IRE) Exceed And Excel filly out of Mistress Twister.
Lady Kildare (IRE) Bachelor Duke filly out of Teodora.
Orchid Street (USA) Street Cry filly out of Ella Eria.
Royal Hush Royal Applause filly out of Sablonne.
Vintage Grape (IRE) Exceed And Excel filly out of Begin The Beguine.
West Stand 8-1 (8-12) Held up towards rear, pushed along halfway, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on same pace, 6th of 12, 5l behind Dads Amigo (9-3) at Beverley 5f 2yo mdn aut (6) gd.
Whats For Pudding (IRE) Kheleyf filly out of Margaret's Dream.
Yarooh (USA) 4-1 (8-12) Led, ridden and headed approaching 1f out, kept on, 4th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Temple Meads (9-3) at Newmarket 5f 2yo mdn (2) gs.