Racecards
14:40 Bath
EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Class 4)
- 3 Runners
- Distance: 1m
- Going: Firm (Good to Firm in places)
- Surface: Turf
- £10,000 added
- Winner: £5,400
- 2nd: £2,535
- 3rd: £1,268
- 4th: £634
Choirmaster
13- Form 31
- Age 2
- Weight 9-7
- Trainer C & M Johnston
- Jockey F Norton
chased leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, clear inside final furlong, stayed on well
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer M Botti
- Jockey Marco Ghiani
slowly into stride, raced in last, pushed along 4f out, outpaced and no impression 2f out, kept on final 100 yards, closed on 2nd but no chance with winner
- Form 74
- Age 2
- Weight 8-11
- Trainer Tom Clover
- Jockey K Shoemark
led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, no impression on winner inside final furlong
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
The progressive CHOIRMASTER can defy his penalty and add to his Beverley victory facing only three rivals. Dandy's Diva is having a first run on Turf while Ward Castle, half-brother to a winning sprinter, and Clarity Spirit are seeing a racecourse for the first time.
Formwatch
Choirmaster 5-2 (8-13) Chased leaders, went 2nd 4f out, carried left over 1f out, led entering final furlong, stayed on well, won at Beverley 7f mdn stks (4) gf in Aug beating Beltane (9-1) by 1 1/4l, 9 ran.
Ward Castle (IRE) Flintshire colt out of Endless Light.
Dandy's Diva (IRE) 150-1 (9-0) Towards rear, ridden and ran on final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 9, 2 3/4l behind Belacqua (8-12) at Lingfield 7f mdn fll stks (5) pol in Aug.
Clarity Spirit Time Test filly out of Matron Of Honour.