Racecards
14:30 Brighton
Croydon Chamber Median Auction Maiden Stakes (Class 6)
- 5 Runners
- Distance: 5f 213y
- Going: Firm
- Surface: Turf
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer A M Balding
- Jockey N Chalmers
led and keen, ridden and headed 2f out, soon beaten
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer M F Harris
- Jockey J F Egan
in touch, outpaced from halfway, hung right
- Form 8287
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 50
held up, ridden and one pace from 2f out, hung left
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer G & J Moore
- Jockey D Holland
slowly into stride, outpaced from halfway
- Form 6234
- Age 2
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 81
- Trainer B J Meehan
- Jockey R L Moore
chased leader, shaken up to lead 2f out, soon clear
In depth
Verdict
Cheap N Chic has been found a suitable opportunity to open her account, and should make the most of it, with Barb and newcomer Kangaruz expected to give her most to do. Cheap N Chic is entered for some big sales races this autumn and by then should have a win to her credit, as this race is there for the taking. Brian Meehan's filly, a half-sister to Golden Nun, was only beaten narrowly at Lingfield and Pontefract, and was tried in first-time blinkers when fourth at Haydock last month. She appeared to be too keen with the headgear on, and will maybe relax more now without the aids. Her experience against fair opposition will count for a lot, and the daughter of Primo Valentino should make no mistake. Barb only beat one home on her Leicester debut after playing up beforehand, so should improve, especially on the faster ground, while any support for either of the newcomers, Kangaruz and Leamington Lad, would be worth noting. However, it is very hard to ignore the claims of Cheap N Chic who has an obvious chance.
Formwatch
Kangaruz (IRE) Fayruz colt out of a moderate racemare.
Leamington Lad (IRE) Beckett colt, half-brother to 2 winners up to a mile.
Pokermilliondotcom 11-2 (8-11) Soon well outpaced, 7th of 8, 12l behind Par Excellence (8-1) at Lingfield 5f 2yo sll (6) pol in May.
Prince Algarhoud 66-1 (9-0) Always towards rear, 13th of 15, 17l behind Tufton (9-0) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf.
Cheap N Chic 11-8fav (8-11) Prominent, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 4th of 12, 1 1/2l behind Anna Pavlova (8-11) at Haydock 6f 2yo fll mdn aut (5) gf in Jul.
Barb (IRE) 20-1 (8-11) Slowly away, outpaced, 13th of 14, 16l behind Sakabula (8-8) at Leicester 6f 2yo mdn fll aut (5) gs in Jul.