Racecards
17:35 York
Michael Sobell Maiden Stakes (Class D)
- 10 Runners
- Distance: 7f 202y
- Going: Soft, Good to Soft in places
Bo'ortchou (FR)
111- Form 4
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer Paul Smith
- Jockey J Quinn
took keen hold behind leaders, settled after 2f, pushed along 3f out, weakened over 1f out
- Form 004
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden and one pace final furlong
- Form 402
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
tracked leader, led on bit over 3f out, pushed along 2f out, ran on final furlong, comfortably
Que Guapo
15- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer H Akbary
- Jockey Willie Supple
held up behind leaders, effort over 2f out, weakened final furlong
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer W Brisbourne
- Jockey K Dalgleish
towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, never troubled leaders
- Form 064-00
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer J Eyre
- Jockey Ted Durcan
slowly into stride, always behind
- Form 45
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer J Toller
- Jockey S Whitworth
mid-division, effort when not much room 3f out, soon ridden and no extra
Homespun
26- Form 320-0
- Age 3
- Weight 8-9
- Trainer B W Hills
- Jockey Michael Hills
led, pushed along and headed over 3f out, soon ridden and no extra
- Age 3
- Weight 8-9
- Trainer M A Jarvis
- Jockey G Carter
towards rear, pushed along 4f out, stayed on 2f out, nearest finish
- Form 2
- Age 3
- Weight 8-9
prominent, effort over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, no chance with winner
Verdict
Courageous Duke had Simon's Seat behind when a most promising fourth in a hot Newmarket maiden behind Helloimustbegoing and sets the standard for the remainder. The well-bred Rashiqa looked likely to justifiy favouritism on her kempton debut but tired in the closing stages and will be sharper for the experience. Hallion is progressing along the right lines judged on his latest Nottingham second behind Thaqib and looks best of the rest.