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18:10 Chepstow
Dragon Aircon Supports Wales Air Ambulance EBF Novice Auction Stakes (Plus 10) (Class 4)
- 8 Runners
- Distance: 7f 16y
- Going: Good to Soft (Soft in places)
- Surface: Turf
- £6,900 added
- Winner: £4,464
- 2nd: £1,328
- 3rd: £664
- 4th: £332
- Age 2
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer C & M Johnston
- Jockey Dane O'Neill
held up in touch, ridden well over 1f out, ran on under pressure and left in lead towards finish
- Age 2
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer R M Beckett
- Jockey P J Dobbs
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
- Form 2317
- Age 2
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 75
- Trainer A Watson
- Jockey Adam J McNamara
chased leader, led 2f out, ridden and edged right over 1f out, faltered at paddock exit and headed towards finish
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer P D Evans
- Jockey Callum Shepherd
started slowly, in rear, pushed along over 3f out, soon lost touch
- Age 2
- Weight 9-2
- Trainer Eve Johnson Houghton
- Jockey Cieren Fallon
held up, pushed along 4f out, no headway final 2f
- Form 2272
- Age 2
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 73
- Trainer M R Channon
- Jockey Scott McCullagh
led, pushed along and headed 2f out, ridden when slightly hampered over 1f out, one pace final furlong
- Form 06
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer R Hannon
- Jockey Rossa Ryan
always prominent, every chance on stands rail well over 1f out, soon ridden, switched left well inside final furlong, ran on
- Form 75
- Age 2
- Weight 8-11
- Trainer R Harris
- Jockey K T O'Neill
pulled hard early, behind, pushed along over 3f out, soon struggling
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Space Ace placed twice before winning at Lingfield last month but didn’t run up to that form in a nursery at Newbury nine days ago when behind Nat Love. The latter has also had four starts so is also a little exposed but Junvieve could be improving. A couple of newcomers catch the eye in this, however, with Maximilius a brother to 1m2f winner in Germany. LOVE DESTINY is a half-brother to four winners and still has an entry in a valuable sales race at York next week. Mark Johnston’s colt is likely to be ready for this.
Formwatch
Love Destiny Lethal Force colt out of Danehill Destiny.
Maximilius (GER) Soldier Hollow colt out of Macuna.
Space Ace (FR) 11-2 (9-11) In touch, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 9, 8 1/2l behind Miss Villanelle (9-7) at Newbury 7f (5) gd in Aug.
John Leo's Son (IRE) Elzaam gelding out of Mountain Glow.
Buto Nathaniel gelding out of Mea Parvitas.
Nat Love (IRE) 20-1 (9-6) In rear, headway on outer approaching final furlong, went 2nd towards finish, 2nd of 9, 1 1/4l behind Miss Villanelle (9-7) at Newbury 7f (5) gd in Aug.
Junvieve (FR) 50-1 (9-0) Off the pace towards rear, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 6th of 12, 5 1/4l behind Melnikova (9-0) at Kempton 7f fll stks (4) pol in Aug.
Mayflower Lady (IRE) 18-1 (8-10) Chased leaders and pushed along, losing place when not much room 3f out, soon behind, last of 5, 23 1/2l behind Requiems Dream (8-9) at Bath 5f mdn fll stks (6) fm in Jul.