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20:15 Wolverhampton
Sponsor A Race By Calling 01902 390000 Maiden Stakes (Class 5)
- 12 Runners
- Distance: 1m 141y
- Going: Standard
- Surface: Polytrack
- £4,000 added
- Form 5
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer R A Fahey
- Jockey T Hamilton
slowly away, pushed along and struggling halfway, always behind
- Form 5
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer B J Meehan
- Jockey M Dwyer
tracked leading trio, ridden over 1f out, stayed on to take 2nd final 100 yards, no impression on winner and lost 2nd near finish
- Form 23
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer Sir Michael Stoute
- Jockey R Mullen
in touch, driven along over 1f out, one pace and no impression
- Form 62
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
rushed up on wide outside to chase leader after 1f, led over 2f out, hung right and headed over 1f out ,weakened inside final furlong
Plato (JPN)
36- Form 5
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer Sir H R A Cecil
- Jockey T P Queally
in touch, pushed along 3f out, stayed on onside final furlong to take 2nd near finish, no impression on winner
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer S bin Suroor
- Jockey Ted Durcan
slowly into stride, behind, reminder 6f out, plugged on inside final furlong but never a factor
Start Right
14- Form 06232
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 81
- Trainer L M Cumani
- Jockey W Buick
led 1f, tracked leaders on rail, switched out to track leader well over 1f out, led over 1f out, shaken up entering final furlong, ran on well
- Age 2
- Weight 8-12
- Trainer D Donovan
- Jockey J M O'Dwyer
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon one pace and struggling
- Form 6
- Age 2
- Weight 8-12
mid-division, ridden and struggling over 2f out
- Form 33
- Age 2
- Weight 8-12
rushed up on outside to lead after 1f, pushed along 3f out, headed over 2f out, weakend rapidly
In depth
Verdict
An interesting maiden where it may be wise to side with the Godolphin inmate PSYCHIC ABILITY, while fellow newcomer Hail Bold Chief is respected, as are King's Parade and Music Maestro. The latter pair have both had two runs each so far, with King's Parade disappointing when a beaten favourite at Warwick last time after a promising Leicester introduction. The step up in trip should suit him and he is not dismissed lightly. Music Maestro was a Thirsk maiden runner-up last month, when also failing to justify pole position in the market, though his colours took some lowering that day and he looks a very solid option. However, both may be vulnerable again tonight. Like King's Parade, Hail Bold Chief is also by Dynaformer, whose progeny do well on artificial surfaces and although not expensive he is related to winners at around this trip. Alan Swinbank pulled off a gamble with one of similar profile here a couple of weeks ago and market support would be significant. Passionate Cry made a quiet debut at Kempton, but represents a yard going well and should improve for both the run and the extra furlong here, but we prefer the claims of Psychic Ability. The fact that Saeed Bin Suroor sends him to Dunstall Park first time up is perhaps a nod that he is not the hottest of Godolphin properties. However, they have enjoyed such a superb strike rate with first-time juveniles this year, that it is highly likely that the 200,000 guineas Kingmambo colt, who is related to plenty of US dirt winners, will be up to the this task.
Formwatch
Baraconti (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) In touch, ridden 3f out, edged left over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 11, 4l behind Cash Queen Anna (8-12) at Redcar 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Sep.
Christmas Carnival 12-1 (9-3) In touch, headway to chase leaders 3f out, stayed on same pace from over 1f out, 5th of 15, 5l behind Beauchamp Yorker (9-3) at Newbury 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Sep.
Hail Bold Chief (USA) Dynaformer colt out of Yanaseeni.
King's Parade 11-8fav (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden to challenge and hung left 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 11, 2 1/4l behind Sierra Alpha (9-3) at Warwick 7f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Aug.
Music Maestro (IRE) 15-8fav (9-3) Dwelt, mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, headway under pressure over 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind Layla's Dancer (9-3) at Thirsk 7f 2yo mdn (4) sft in Sep.
Plato (JPN) 11-2 (9-3) In rear, pushed along over 3f out, never nearer, 5th of 7, 12l behind Mendip (9-3) at Kempton 1m 2yo mdn stks (4) pol in Sep.
Psychic Ability (USA) Kingmambo colt out of Speed Of Thought.
Start Right 13-8 (9-0) Raced keenly, with leader, led 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept along until headed and no extra final 75 yards, 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind Graymalkin (9-0) at Haydock 1m mdn stks (5) gf in Sep.
Franki J Barathea filly out of Whassup.
Lady Cavendish (IRE) 25-1 (8-10) Held up, driven and outpaced over 2f out, ridden and kept on from over 1f out, never troubled leaders, 6th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Ravens Rose (8-4) at Lingfield 1m 2yo mdn fll auc stks (6) pol.
Let Them Eat Cake 10-1 (9-0) Dwelt, always behind, 6th of 7, 25l behind Jacqueline Quest (9-0) at Chester 7f 2yo stks (4) gf in Sep.
Ting Ting (USA) 13-2 (8-12) Close up, led after 1f, headed 3f out, one pace from well over 1f out, 3rd of 10, 12l behind Navy List (9-0) at Redcar 1m 1f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Sep.
Passionate Cry (USA) 80-1 (9-3) Chased leaders 6f, last of 16, 31l behind Kalypso King (9-3) at Newbury 1m 2yo mdn (4) gd.