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15:15 Newmarket

Robinsons Mercedes-Benz Slk Handicap (Class C) (Class C)

  • 8 Runners
  • Distance: 1m 4f
  • Going: Good to Firm
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 2m 37.53s
  • 8 Ran
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1
Silk -

Astrocharm (IRE)

11/1

    2
    Silk -

    Dovedon Hero

    7/1

      3
      Silk -

      Valance (IRE)

      6/1

        1(5)
        Silk - Light blue, white epaulets, armlets and cap

        Prairie Falcon (IRE)

        37
        4/1
        • Form 00010-3
        • Age 10
        • Weight 9-11

        led 10f, weakening when not much room over 1f out

        2(3)
        Silk - Light blue, red braces, sleeves and star on cap

        Ravenglass (USA)

        34
        6/1
        • Form 6100-06
        • Age 5
        • Weight 9-8

        with leader, led 2f out, soon headed, kept on one pace

        3(7)
        Silk - Black and Red (quartered), White sleeves, White cap, Red star

        Dovedon Hero

        20 b
        7/1
        • Form 3016-00
        • Age 4
        • Weight 9-4

        slowly away, held up, headway over 2f out, not clear run over 1f out, switched left, ran on inside final furlong, not reach winner

        4(6)
        Silk - Black and Emerald Green diabolo, Emerald Green sleeves, Black cap, Emerald Green star

        Valance (IRE)

        230
        6/1
        • Form 3/04103-
        • Age 4
        • Weight 9-3

        keen held up, headway to chase winner over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong

        5(8)
        Silk - Pink, Royal Blue epaulets and sleeves, check cap

        Stealing Beauty (IRE)

        217
        8/1
        • Form 5/01-
        • Age 4
        • Weight 9-3

        tracked leaders, short of room 2f out, switched left, ridden and kept on one pace

        6(1)
        Silk - Purple, Orange star, Purple sleeves, Orange stars, Orange cap

        Astrocharm (IRE)

        25
        11/1
        • Form 00400-5
        • Age 5
        • Weight 9-0

        held up, headway to lead over 1f out, ridden and ran on

        7(4)
        Silk - White, Red Cross of Lorraine, Red and White chevrons on sleeves, White cap, Red diamond

        Sir Haydn

        11
        10/1
        • Form 033-360
        • Age 4
        • Weight 8-11

        held up in rear, effort approaching 2f out, ridden and soon weakened

        8(2)
        Silk - Light Green, Pink spots, Light Green sleeves

        Individual Talents (USA)

        6
        4/1
        • Form 2513-00
        • Age 4
        • Weight 8-9

        in touch, weakened quickly entering final 2f, soon eased and virtually pulled up

        In depth

        Verdict

        A manageable field can be led home by Prairie Falcon, who has already proved that he retains plenty of ability and enthusiasm for racing, and he may be too resilient a character for Valance and Ravenglass if this develops into a scrap for the line. Whereas Astrocharm and Sir Hayden have yet to win at this sort of trip and come into the race with a little to prove at this level. Out of the rest, Dovedon Hero has claims on the pick of last season's form and will merit a second look if supported before the off. However, he has a little to find with the selection on course and distance form of last month and needs to post a much improved display to figure this afternoon. Therefore, it may be best left to the proven staying power of Prairie Falcon as he at least can be relied upon to give his all. The ten-year-old is an effective weight carrier that acts on most types of ground. Today's conditions should play to his strengths though and he is has too much in his favour to ignore as he bids for a tenth career win if all goes right for him today.