Racecards
18:40 Windsor
British EBF Novice Stakes (Plus 10) (Class 4)
- 7 Runners
- Distance: 6f 12y
- Going: Good to Firm (Good in Places)
- Surface: Turf
- £7,400 added
- Winner: £4,787
- 2nd: £1,424
- 3rd: £712
- 4th: £356
- Form 6
- Age 2
- Weight 9-2
- Trainer S & E Crisford
- Jockey Josephine Gordon
raced on rail, pressed winner, slightly hampered and switched left over 4f out, lost 2nd 4f out, chased leading pair, went 2nd again final furlong, no chance with winner
- Form 05
- Age 2
- Weight 9-2
- Trainer J R Boyle
- Jockey P Cosgrave
slowly into stride, outpaced in last pair, switched left over 2f out, never on terms
- Age 2
- Weight 9-2
slowly into stride, outpaced in last pair, 5th and one pace over 1f out
- Age 2
- Weight 9-2
- Trainer R Hannon
- Jockey Tom Marquand
slowly into stride, off the pace in 4th, ridden and kept on same pace final 2f, went modest 3rd final 100 yards, never on terms
- Form 20
- Age 2
- Weight 9-2
- Trainer J & T Gosden
- Jockey R Havlin
made all, slight lead, edged right to rail over 4f out, came well clear over 1f out, heavily eased final 100 yards, unchallenged
- Age 2
- Weight 9-2
- Trainer H Morrison
- Jockey Charlie Bennett
off the pace in 5th, ridden and weakened 2f out,
- Form 7
- Age 2
- Weight 8-11
- Trainer A W Carroll
- Jockey J F Egan
chased leading pair, went 2nd 4f out, pushed along halfway, no chance with winner, lost 2nd final furlong, weakened into 4th final 100 yards
Verdict
After finishing second over 6f at York, KESSAAR took his chance in the Windsor Castle at Ascot but missed the break and was always outpaced thereafter. Only a couple were preferred in the betting that day so he must be capable of better and this looks a good opportunity to record a first victory. The other two with experience have a lot of improving to do so a newcomer could provide the biggest threat. Ginger Fox is a half-brother to two winners and Crackin Dream cost €75,000 and represents a trainer/jockey combination who do well here.
Formwatch
Bobby Ewing (IRE) 11-1 (9-2) In touch, pushed along halfway, ridden edged left and weakened over 1f out, 6th of 12, 9 1/4l behind Magical Wish (9-2) at Windsor 6f stks (5) gf in Jul.
Catch The Cuban 33-1 (9-2) In touch, driven halfway, soon no impression, 5th of 10, 13 1/2l behind Good Fortune (9-2) at Lingfield 7f stks (5) gf in Jul.
Crackin Dream (IRE) Oasis Dream colt out of Gothic Dance.
Ginger Fox Iffraaj colt out of Rimth.
Kessaar (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Raced in centre, held up, hung right towards far side group halfway, neve ron terms, 25th of 28, 17 1/2l behind Soldier's Call (9-3) at Ascot 5f lst stks (1) gf in Jun.
Lieutenant Conde Havana Gold colt out of Jasmeno.
Willa's Wish (IRE) 125-1 (8-7) Held up, pushed along and headway over 1f out, kept on same pace, 7th of 14, 10l behind Urban Icon (9-8) at Salisbury 6f stks (4) gf in Jun.
Spiritually Charm Spirit filly out of Lalectra.