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14:30 Windsor

Reading Evening Post Novice Auction Stakes (Class E) (Class E)

  • 6 Runners
  • Distance: 6f
  • Going: Good to Firm
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 1m 12.10s
  • 6 Ran
1(6)
Silk - White, Purple stars, armlets and star on cap
  • Age 2
  • Weight 8-12

started very slowly, behind, ridden halfway, headway to chase leading pair 2f out, kept on final furlong but no chance

2(3)
Silk - Dark Blue, Red spots, Red cap
11/1
  • Age 2
  • Weight 8-9

chased leaders, ridden and hung left from halfway, soon weakened

3(2)
Silk - YELLOW, BLACK disc, BLACK sleeves, YELLOW armlets, BLACK cap
6/4
  • Form 1
  • Age 2
  • Weight 8-8

led virtually all, ridden 2f out, pushed clear final furlong, comfortably

4(5)
Silk - White, Red stars, Dark Blue and White striped sleeves, Red cap
33/1
  • Form 6
  • Age 2
  • Weight 8-7

chased leaders, ridden and hung left from halfway, soon beaten

5(1)
Silk - Yellow, Navy Blue hoop and armlets, Blue and White quartered cap
  • Form 13
  • Age 2
  • Weight 8-6

pressed winner, every chance 2f out, soon ridden, kept on but no chance with winner final furlong

6(4)
Silk - Purple, Yellow epaulets, Yellow sleeves, Purple armlets, Purple cap, Yellow star
25/1
  • Age 2
  • Weight 8-2

dwelt, soon in touch, outpaced halfway, soon hung left under pressure and weakened

In depth

Verdict

Aastral Magic was the shock winner of a Kempton maiden last month and can supplement that victory in our opener at the expense of Highland Cascade and Hallucinate. Richard Hannon's cheap purchase did well from a poor draw in that event coming from behind to lead well inside the final furlong and hold on well. The trainer was suitably impressed and expects more to come. Stable-mate Hallucinate wasn't beaten far behind Indiannie Star on his debut at Lingfield and is entitled to improve for the outing. Highland Cascade made a successful start to her career at Yarmouth beating Active Asset in a driving finish. She was far from disgraced at the same track next time when chasing home the well regarded Satchem, another bold showing is anticipated. Robmantra should improve for his recent Warwick debut, but Aastral Magic has already demonstrated her ability and gets our vote.