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16:35 Chepstow

Britishhorseracing.Com Information Stand Maiden Stakes (Class D) (Class D)

  • 17 Runners
  • Distance: 1m 14y
  • Going: Good to Firm, Good in places
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 1m 28.83s
  • 17 Ran
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1
Silk -

Magic Merlin

15/8

    2
    Silk -

    Rondelet (IRE)

    9/2

      3
      Silk -

      Minority Report

      10/1

        1(13)
        Silk - Black, Emerald Green diamond, White sleeves, Emerald Green cap

        Lord of The Fens

        11
        100/1
        • Age 4
        • Weight 9-10

        unseated rider and bolted before start, dwelt, chased leaders, weakened over 3f out

        2(4)
        Silk - Beige, Royal Blue sleeves and cap

        Minority Report

        10/1
        • Age 4
        • Weight 9-10

        slowly into stride, raced in rear, headway over 2f out, ran on well final furlong

        3(8)
        Silk - Red, White cross belts and armlets

        Spector (IRE)

        24
        66/1
        • Form 00
        • Age 4
        • Weight 9-10

        behind, ridden over 6f out, soon tailed off

        4(7)
        Silk - Royal Blue, Emerald Green sleeves

        Blaina

        192
        7/1
        • Form 032260-
        • Age 4
        • Weight 9-5

        swerved left start, keen and raced mid-division, headway 3f out, ridden 2f out, soon one pace

        5(10)
        Silk - BLACK, YELLOW braces and cap

        Sweet Az

        252
        100/1
        • Form 000500-
        • Age 4
        • Weight 9-5

        tracked leader, weakened over 3f out

        6(12)
        Silk - Yellow, Dark Blue star, halved sleeves, Yellow cap, Dark Blue star

        Chatshow (USA)

        13
        100/1
        • Form 6-0
        • Age 3
        • Weight 8-12

        dwelt, keen in touch, ridden and weakened over 2f out

        7(17)
        Silk - White, Light Green stars, Light Green sleeves, White stars and stars on cap

        High Frequency (IRE)

        13
        8/1
        • Form 06
        • Age 3
        • Weight 8-12

        with leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened

        8(16)
        Silk - Beige, Orange triple diamond, diamonds on sleeves, Beige cap, Orange diamond

        Ink In Gold (IRE)

        25/1
        • Age 3
        • Weight 8-12

        slowly into stride, soon mid-division, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened

        9(15)
        Silk - White, Black hollow box, Black and White halved sleeves, Black cap

        Magic Merlin

        10
        15/8
        • Form 3
        • Age 3
        • Weight 8-12

        prominent and keen, led 3f out, pushed along 1f out, ran on well

        10(6)
        Silk - White and Red stripes, White and Royal Blue striped sleeves, White cap, Red spots

        Masked (IRE)

        23
        25/1
        • Form 00
        • Age 3
        • Weight 8-12

        slowly into stride, rear, headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong, nearest finish

        11(11)
        Silk - Light Blue, White hollow box, check cap

        Ridge Boy (IRE)

        13
        9/2
        • Form 5
        • Age 3
        • Weight 8-12

        started slowly, soon prominent, ridden over 3f out, soon one pace

        12(3)
        Silk - Emerald Green and White diamonds, striped sleeves, Red cap

        Rondelet (IRE)

        18
        9/2
        • Form 064-20
        • Age 3
        • Weight 8-12

        held up rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, kept on well

        13(14)
        Silk - Yellow, Emerald Green diamond on body and cap, Yellow sleeves, Emerald Green seams

        Rood Boy (IRE)

        42
        16/1
        • Form 043-455
        • Age 3
        • Weight 8-12

        led, ridden and headed 3f out, weakened 2f out

        14(2)
        Silk - Black, White disc, Black sleeves, White spots

        Total Force (IRE)

        242
        33/1
        • Form 05-
        • Age 3
        • Weight 8-12

        held up towards rear, ridden and headway 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

        15(5)
        Silk - Black, Gold Cross and stripe on cap

        Chambray (IRE)

        53
        50/1
        • Form 5-0
        • Age 3
        • Weight 8-7

        held up mid-division, ridden and weakened 2f out

        16(1)
        Silk - Royal Blue and Orange diamonds, Royal Blue sleeves, Orange armlets, White cap

        Cotton Easter

        45
        66/1
        • Age 3
        • Weight 8-7

        always mid-division

        17(9)
        Silk - Royal Blue, Maroon sash and star on cap

        Nina Fontenail (FR)

        27
        100/1
        • Form 06-00
        • Age 3
        • Weight 8-7

        prominent for 5f

        In depth

        Verdict

        A high draw is usually an advantage on the straight course here so everything looks to be in place for Magic Merlin to build on his promising debut; possibly at the main expense of Ridge Boy and Blaina, who set a modest standard for the rest. Minority Report is an interesting newcomer to monitor for signs of support when the betting opens as he has not been over faced for his racecourse introduction. However, the likelihood is that he will need the experience and he is best watched today. The same comments apply to Ink In Gold, whose yard are returning to form after a lean spell and he can be placed to good effect if he shows up well this afternoon. However, the main danger to the selection may come from Ridge Boy, who should leave his debut run behind him in time. However, Magic Merlin has a good home reputation and has been very well drawn today. Brett Doyle has been a profitable jockey to follow on his rare visits to Chepstow and has the ideal mount to land the lion's share of the prize-money if Magic Merlin delivers on his promise this time around.