Racecards
14:10 Brighton
E.B.F./c. Brewer And Sons Maiden Stakes (Class D)
- 10 Runners
- Distance: 5f 213y
- Going: Good to Firm (Watered)
Figliolo
20- Form 3
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer L M Cumani
- Jockey J P Spencer
in touch, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace
- Form 342
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer J L Dunlop
- Jockey S J Drowne
disputed lead, ridden over 1f out, ran on final furlong
Magic Piper
20- Form 30443
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer R Hannon
- Jockey Richard Hughes
disputed lead, ridden over 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
slowly into stride, towards rear, outpaced from halfway
Batailley
95- Age 2
- Weight 8-9
- Trainer Mrs H Dalton
- Jockey J Mackay
dwelt, soon mid-division, ridden and weakened over 2f out
- Form 205
- Age 2
- Weight 8-9
- Trainer C E Brittain
- Jockey B Doyle
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
- Form 5343
- Age 2
- Weight 8-9
- Trainer N A Callaghan
- Jockey K Dalgleish
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace
- Form 6
- Age 2
- Weight 8-9
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, edged left over 1f out, kept on one pace
In depth
Verdict
Figliolo is open to improvement having been third on his debut, but that was in an average maiden at Haydock and much more will be needed in this. Melrose Place will be more at home in this company, having faced some stiff tasks and can be expected to improve over this trip, while Literacy, who hasn't been getting home over further, may be suited by this drop in trip. However, this looks likely to be fought out by Magic Piper and Goodwood Prince. The former would have been the choice had he not disappointed over course and distance last time, but he may have found that effort coming too soon after a solid run behind the useful Fancy Lady in a nursery at Goodwood. This can go to John Dunlop's Goodwood Prince, who has been knocking on the door in similar events.