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17:35 York

Michael Sobell Maiden Stakes (Class 4)

  • 6 Runners
  • Distance: 1m
  • Going: Good, Good to Firm in places
  • Surface: Turf
  • £10,100 added
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 1m 38.41s
  • Off Time: 17:39:51
  • 6 Ran
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1
Silk -

Decameron (USA)

8/15

    2
    Silk -

    Tanto Faz (IRE)

    4/1

      1(6)
      Silk - Royal Blue, White epaulets, striped cap

      Al Wasef (USA)

      15
      16/1
      • Form 28
      • Age 3
      • Weight 9-3

      led early, tracked leaders, chased winner briefly over 3f out, soon ridden, not extra towards finish

      2(4)
      Silk - Yellow, large Black spots and spots on cap

      Ateesh

      25/1
      • Age 3
      • Weight 9-3

      slowly into stride, in rear, ridden 4f out, never dangerous

      3(2)
      Silk - Royal Blue, White chevron, Light Blue cap

      Decameron (USA)

      17 BF
      8/15
      • Form 32
      • Age 3
      • Weight 9-3

      soon led, made rest, stayed on well

      4(1)
      Silk - Purple, Mauve chevron, chevrons on sleeves, hooped cap

      Eton Rifles (IRE)

      12/1
      • Age 3
      • Weight 9-3

      held up towards rear, outpaced over 3f out, weakened over 1f out

      5(7)
      Silk - Royal blue, white hoops, white sleeves, royal blue diamonds, royal blue cap

      Internationaldebut (IRE)

      31
      6/1
      • Form 09-3360
      • Age 3
      • Weight 9-3
      • Official Rating 80

      tracked winner, ridden over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong

      7(5)
      Silk - Red, Yellow stars, Black sleeves, Yellow stars, Black cap, Yellow star

      Tanto Faz (IRE)

      4/1
      • Age 3
      • Weight 9-3

      held up in touch, ridden and headway to chase winner 1f out, no impression

      6(3)
      NR

      Liberty Key (IRE)

      11
      33/1
      • Form 5
      • Age 3
      • Weight 9-3

      Withdrawn

      In depth

      Verdict

      Finally a smallish field and preference is for Decameron ahead of Al Wasef. Internationaldebut sets the standard in terms of experience, but a mark of 80 flatters him and it is no wonder that he is back in maiden company. Decameron though has shown plenty of ability in two starts to date and he can get back some of the losses incurred last time. This more conventional track may suit him more and give him a better chance to get into a rhythm. Liberty Key is expected to step up on his debut run now on terra firma, whilst Eton Rifles is a newcomer who may prefer a bit of rain judging by his breeding. Al Wasef seemed to regress from first to second runs but he may have had a valid excuse and the market should help guide to his chances today. Ateesh is likely to be one for another day, so a more interesting newcomer could be Tanto Faz who is beautifully bred but likely to want further in future. This could turn out to be a straightforward finale, and one in which Decameron gets the vote.

      Formwatch

      Al Wasef (USA) 8-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 8th of 11, 24l behind Bramaputra (8-9) at Haydock 1m mdn stk (5) gd in May.

      Ateesh Medicean colt out of winning sprinter Diana Panagaea.

      Decameron (USA) 4-7fav (9-0) Raced centre, held up in touch, effort and chased winner over 1f out, soon edged left, no extra, 2nd of 16, 3 1/2l behind Tazeez (9-12) at Yarmouth 1m mdn stk (5) gd in May.

      Eton Rifles (IRE) Pivotal colt, half-brother to 1m1f winner Camolin.

      Internationaldebut (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Held up, ridden and bumped over 2f out, soon no impression, 10th of 12, 11l behind Collection (9-3) at York 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) gf in May.

      Tanto Faz (IRE) Rock of Gibraltar colt, half-brother to numerous winners from 7f-1m and over jumps.

      Liberty Key (IRE) 11-2 (9-3) Led, ridden and headed 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 8, 18l behind Ebn Malk (9-3) at Ripon 1m 3yo mdn (5) hvy.