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15:05 Ascot

Norfolk Stakes (Class A)

  • 12 Runners
  • Distance: 5f
  • Going: Good to Firm
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 1m 2.92s
  • 12 Ran
Go to Full Result
1
Silk -

Baron's Pit

12/1

    2
    Silk -

    The Bonus King

    10/1

      3
      Silk -

      Marino Marini (USA)

      4/7

        1(2)
        Silk - Royal Blue, White star, Emerald Green sleeves and cap

        Arran Pilot

        16
        33/1
        • Form 32132
        • Age 2
        • Weight 8-12

        chased leaders until weakened well over 1f out

        2(8)
        Silk - Red, white hoops, mauve sleeves, red and white quartered cap

        Baron's Pit

        31
        12/1
        • Form 21
        • Age 2
        • Weight 8-12

        tracked leaders, going well, led narrowly approaching final furlong, held on well under pressure

        3(5)
        Silk - White, Emerald Green star, check sleeves, White cap, Emerald Green star

        Clann A Cougar

        8
        50/1
        • Form 2
        • Age 2
        • Weight 8-12

        prominent, ran green and lost place after 2f, soon rear

        4(9)
        Silk - Emerald Green, Royal Blue sleeves, White cap, Emerald Green spots

        Greek Revival (USA)

        14
        16/1
        • Form 5
        • Age 2
        • Weight 8-12

        held up, effort 2f out, ridden to chase leaders 1f out, no extra final furlong

        5(6)
        Silk - Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap

        Irrawaddy (USA)

        42
        10/1
        • Form 1
        • Age 2
        • Weight 8-12

        started slowly, behind, soon switched left to near side rail, hung left final 2f, no chance when hampered 1f out, eased

        6(7)
        Silk - Dark Blue

        Marino Marini (USA)

        26
        4/7
        • Form 11
        • Age 2
        • Weight 8-12

        started slowly, held up, headway on outside 2f out, soon hard driven, kept on inside final furlong, not pace of first two

        7(12)
        Silk - Silver, tassel on cap

        Mazepa (IRE)

        50
        7/1
        • Form 112
        • Age 2
        • Weight 8-12

        held up in rear, steady headway from halfway, stayed on final furlong, never nearer

        8(1)
        Silk - Light Green and Yellow check, Yellow cap

        Night Speed (IRE)

        6 b
        25/1
        • Form 52
        • Age 2
        • Weight 8-12

        raced freely, led to well over 1f out, weakened quickly, no chance when hampered just inside final furlong

        9(11)
        Silk - Purple, Purple and Red diabolo on sleeves

        Polar Force

        31
        33/1
        • Form 153
        • Age 2
        • Weight 8-12

        dwlt, soon in touch, hard ridden and no impression over 1f out

        10(4)
        Silk - Emerald Green, Royal Blue hoop

        The Bonus King

        12
        10/1
        • Form 211
        • Age 2
        • Weight 8-12

        chased leader, led well over 1f out, hard ridden and narrowly headed approaching final furlong, kept on well under pressure, just held

        11(10)
        Silk - Black, Yellow sash, Yellow cap

        The Lord

        44
        16/1
        • Form 131
        • Age 2
        • Weight 8-12

        prominent over 3f

        12(3)
        Silk - Yellow and Royal Blue diabolo, Royal Blue sleeves, Yellow cap

        Tilak

        12
        33/1
        • Form 1
        • Age 2
        • Weight 8-12

        chased leaders, driven and kept on final furlong, never going pace to challenge

        Previous results

        2001
        (8)
        Silk -

        Johannesburg (USA)

        11/8
        • Age 2
        • Weight 8-12

        2000
        (9)
        Silk -

        Superstar Leo (IRE)

        5/1
        • Weight 8-7

        1999
        (11)
        Silk -

        Warm Heart (USA)

        7/2
        • Weight 8-12

        In depth

        Verdict

        The amount of talent that Aidan O'Brien has at his disposal must leave him frustrated in trying to find suitable opportunities for all the horses under the his care at Ballydoyle. O'Brien had a number of options open to him with Marino Marini and it should be noted that he has taken this route with the Storm Cat colt, rather than an attempt at the Coventry Stakes with him. His breading suggests that he will handle the firmer ground and, although he is not likely to represent much in the way of value, he will be hard to beat. The Bonus King has done nothing wrong and is a viable alternative as he bids to add to his progressive profile. The Lord has also given a good account of himself so far and showed a good turn of foot when winning the Brocklesby at Doncaster. Mazepa hails from an in-form yard and met a very useful form book yardstick here last time. He should give the O'Brien horse the most to do - although Baron's Pit should not be too quickly ruled out after taking a Conditions race at Windsor last time.