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16:40 Epsom Downs

Philip Hall Memorial Classified Stakes

  • 6 Runners
  • Distance: 1m 114y
  • Going: Good to Soft
  • Surface: Turf
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 1m 51.92s
  • 6 Ran
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1
Silk -

Veneer (IRE)

14/1

    2
    Silk -

    Bailieborough (IRE)

    3/1

      1(1)
      Silk - WHITE, RED chevron, WHITE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE stars, WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE star

      Anuvasteel

      32 C
      9/4
      • Form 053130
      • Age 4
      • Weight 9-4
      • Official Rating 70

      held up in rear, driven along early straight, one pace and no impression leaders over 1f out

      2(2)
      Silk - LIGHT BLUE, ORANGE epaulets

      Bailieborough (IRE)

      8 v BFD
      3/1
      • Form 1329-52
      • Age 6
      • Weight 9-4
      • Official Rating 66

      close up in 4th, brought to stand rails, straight, pressed winner from 2f out, upsides approaching final furlong, held when edged left inside final furlong

      3(4)
      Silk - LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE cross belts and sleeves, ORANGE cap

      Phluke

      11
      5/2
      • Form 48600-1
      • Age 4
      • Weight 9-4
      • Official Rating 69

      held up in rear, hampered on rail over 5f out, pushed along entering straight and soon weakened

      4(5)
      Silk - Black and Light Green check, Pink sleeves and cap

      Summer Recluse (USA)

      9 p
      16/1
      • Form 030-590
      • Age 6
      • Weight 9-4
      • Official Rating 70

      pressed winner until weakened and virtually pulled up 2f out, dismounted after line

      5(3)
      Silk - Red, Yellow braces, chevrons on sleeves, striped cap

      John Forbes

      165
      6/1
      • Form 890075-
      • Age 3
      • Weight 8-3
      • Official Rating 67

      chased clear leading pair, outpaced over 2f out, rallied under pressure to take 3rd final furlong

      6(6)
      Silk - Black, red triple diamond

      Veneer (IRE)

      102 b D
      14/1
      • Form 05014-0
      • Age 3
      • Weight 8-3
      • Official Rating 69

      made virtually all, joined and hard pressed by runner up 2f out, in command when edged left inside final furlong, ridden out

      In depth

      Verdict

      Anuvasteel is given the vote here with Phluke and Bailieborough rated as the main dangers. The selection will have no problem seeing out this trip, he has got form on this track and on the pick of his turf form he looks to have an outstanding chance. Phluke won in good style in a handicap at Lingfield last time when defeating Blaeberry, but the step-up to this trip is not sure to suit as it may stretch his stamina to the limits and on that basis we are taking him on. Bailieborough is in good form at present but all his last four wins have been gained with a visor on and as that has been left off today we are happy to take him on. Veneer could be the best of the remainder, but he looks to have a little to find with some of these and for the winner we return to Anuvasteel.

      Formwatch

      Anuvasteel 11-2 Dwelt, towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, soon weakened, 11th of 12, 11l behind Kabeer at Lingfield 1m hcp (D2) pol in Mar.

      Bailieborough (IRE) 3-1fav Slowly into stride, ridden over 3f out, headway over 2f out, every chance final furlong, just held, 2nd of 9, hd behind Mount Hillaby at Musselburgh 7f stk gf.

      Phluke 6-1 Raced freely with leader, led 3f out, ridden clear over 1f out, driven out, won at Lingfield 1m hcp pol beating Blaeberry by 2 1/2l, 8 ran.

      Summer Recluse (USA) 25-1 Mid-division, weakened over 2f out, 13th of 14, 17l behind No Grouse at Southwell 7f hcp gf.

      John Forbes 50-1 In touch centre, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 20, 3l behind Breaking Shadow at Doncaster 7f 2yo hcp 0-85 (D2) gs in Nov.

      Veneer (IRE) 14-1 Held up in touch, ridden and lost place over 2f out, weakened, 10th of 11, 15l behind Terminate at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo hcp (E3) pol in Jan.