Racecards
17:00 Ascot
European Breeders Fund Crocker Bulteel Maiden Stakes (colts and geldings) (Class D)
- 3 Runners
- Distance: 6f
- Going: Good to Firm
1(1)
7/1
- Age 2
- Weight 8-11
- Trainer M R Channon
- Jockey S J Drowne
narrow leader, hung right throughout, ridden over 2f out, headed well over 1f out, soon outpaced, ran on again inside final furlong, no impression
2(3)
1/2
- Age 2
- Weight 8-11
- Trainer R Hannon
- Jockey Dane O'Neill
awkward leaving stalls, took keen hold, challenged leader, led narrowly well over 1f out, headed final furlong, not quicken
3(2)
5/2
- Age 2
- Weight 8-11
- Trainer B W Hills
- Jockey Richard Hughes
dwelt, held up last, pulled out to challenge 2f out, led final furlong, soon clear, comfortably
In depth
Verdict
A race in which the market is sure to prove informative, with some top stables represented. Salcombe, who is entered in the Dewhurst, is a half sister to a triple ten furlong Grade 1 winner in the States, and the stable is hitting top form just now so he just gets the nod over Montana, which is from the Richard Hannon yard that is carrying all before him with his two-year-olds.