Racecards
13:50 Catterick
Thomas Darley Nursery Handicap (Class D)
- 12 Runners
- Distance: 5f 212y
- Going: Good, Good to Soft in places
Marlo
8- Form 311
- Age 2
- Weight 9-11
- Trainer B W Hills
- Jockey Kieren Fallon
prominent, effort over 2f out, one-paced final furlong
- Form 210213
- Age 2
- Weight 9-7
- Trainer M Brittain
- Jockey D Allan
prominent, pushed along over 2f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, kept on
- Form 336061
- Age 2
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer M Tompkins
- Jockey G Duffield
mid-division, effort and not much room 2f out, one-paced final furlong
- Form 51304
- Age 2
- Weight 9-1
slowly into stride, held up towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, no extra final furlong
- Form 440010
- Age 2
- Weight 9-1
- Trainer B Smart
- Jockey Paul Eddery
mid-division, effort over 2f out, one-paced final furlong, weakened inside
Astoria
28- Form 6000
- Age 2
- Weight 7-10
- Trainer C & M Johnston
- Jockey K Dalgleish
towards rear, never dangerous
Shorts
7- Form 405203
- Age 2
- Weight 7-10
- Trainer P D Evans
- Jockey F P Ferris
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, stayed on same pace until weakened inside final furlong
- Form 032046
- Age 2
- Weight 7-10
- Trainer T D Easterby
- Jockey J McAuley
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace after
In depth
Formwatch
Marlo Stable going well and this one has done nothing wrong in winning on last two starts; however has to give weight away here and may not have the speed of some of these in competitive race.
Consensus (IRE) Consistent and speedy type who has had a successful season; should go well again and looks the main danger to the selection.
Marshman (IRE) Speedy juvenile who has been in good form in competitive company; deserved York win last time and with stable in form can go in again.
Joyce's Choice Has looked more effective at the minimum trip and likely to find one or two too good here.
Caterham Common Stable is out of form at present and this one has plenty to find against these rivals.
Bond Domingo Decent form in lower level races but may struggle over a furlong further than ideal.
Petrula Did nothing wrong when winning at Haydock but this company is a lot tougher and has a bit to find.
Michaels Girl Has been found out in better company in the past and likely to do so again.
Eastborough (IRE) Has struggled over further recently and this return to sprinting will suit; must be feared at a decent price.
Astoria Better than bare figures might suggest and stable is firing on all cylinders; however would appreciate a stiffer test of stamina.
Shorts Has shown much improved form in recent runs and has bags of speed; nicely weighted here and one for the short-list.
Risky Reward Has deserved to get her head in front in weaker company and although another bold show can be expected may struggle to win this.