Racecards
16:00 Catterick
E.B.F. Maiden Fillies' Stakes
- 8 Runners
- Distance: 5f
- Going: Firm, Good to Firm in places
- Surface: Turf
Ellcon (IRE)
14- Form 740
- Age 2
- Weight 8-11
- Trainer A Bailey
- Jockey S Hitchcott
chased leaders, was pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, one pace final furlong
- Form 3
- Age 2
- Weight 8-11
- Trainer M J Wallace
- Jockey J P Spencer
tracked leader, pushed along halfway, ridden over 1f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
- Form 23
- Age 2
- Weight 8-11
- Trainer Sir Mark Prescott
- Jockey S Sanders
led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home
- Age 2
- Weight 8-11
slowly into stride, always in rear
- Age 2
- Weight 8-11
- Trainer Mrs A Duffield
- Jockey Tony Culhane
outpaced and soon pushed along, driven and headway over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, kept on
- Form 05
- Age 2
- Weight 8-11
dwelt, towards rear, never a factor
In depth
Verdict
This is a tricky juvenile event and the tentative vote goes to Fair Rosamond, Lady Superior and Quote Unquote, look to be the main rivals. Mark Wallace's charge ran a cracking race on her debut at Goodwood, finishing a close up third to Mixed Blessings. That appeared to be a much stronger race than this and with normal improvement she should be capable of landing this prize. Lady Superior was a promising second to Verite at Chester last time and should come on a bundle. Meanwhile Quote Unquote disappointed at Wolverhampton last time but had previously just got pipped at Brighton. Back on turf today she will be a major threat to all. Pick of the newcomers could be Smart Ass, but in a race where the betting will give some clues, Fair Rosamond is the choice.
Formwatch
Ellcon (IRE) 100-1 (8-10) Behind, effort over 3f out, never on terms, 13th of 17, 11l behind Flashy Wings (8-10) at York 5f 2yo fll Grp 2 (1) gf.
Fair Rosamond (IRE) 33-1 (8-9) Held up, ridden and headway 2f out, chased leading pair approaching final furlong, one pace, 3rd of 12, 3 1/2l behind Mixed Blessing (8-2) at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn fll aut (4) gd.
Midnight Pearl (USA) 9-1 (8-9) With winner, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 9, 12l behind Zabeel House (9-0) at Ripon 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
Mykeyta Key Of Luck filly out of a moderate racemare.
Quote Unquote 4-6fav (8-5) Prominent, ridden and one pace from over 1f out, 3rd of 10, 6l behind Nigella (8-2) at W'hampton 5f 2yo fll mdn aut (5) pol.
Smart Ass (IRE) Shinko Forest filly, half-sister to 5f winner Tender and 6f winner Penel.
Smart Cassie Allied Forces filly, half-sister to 2 winners on the Flat.
Zafarilla (IRE) 16-1 (8-9) Chased leaders on outer, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 7, 9l behind Montzando (9-0) at Sandown 5f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
Lady Superior 9-1 (8-9) Dwelt, soon in touch, ridden over 1f out, ran on to go 2nd inside final furlong, not reach winner, 2nd of 10, 1l behind Verite (9-0) at Chester 5f 2yo mdn (4) gf.