Racecards
15:35 Chester
Warwick International Maiden Stakes
- 6 Runners
- Distance: 1m 2f 75y
- Going: Good, Good to Soft in places
- Surface: Turf
- Form 04-0302
- Age 4
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 68
- Trainer Ms Deborah J Evans
- Jockey C Catlin
held up, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened 1f out
- Form 03
- Age 4
- Weight 9-7
- Trainer C N Kellett
- Jockey Adrian Nicholls
stumbled start, lead, headed 4f out, weakening when not much room over 2f out, soon eased
- Form 36-2
- Age 3
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 82
- Trainer J & T Gosden
- Jockey F Norton
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, not clear run over 1f out, stayed on
- Form 48
- Age 3
- Weight 8-9
- Trainer B W Hills
- Jockey Michael Hills
chased leader, lead 4f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on
Insignia (IRE)
303- Form 558-
- Age 3
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 63
- Trainer W M Brisbourne
- Jockey Darren Williams
held up and pulled hard, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
- Form 43-4248
- Age 3
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 71
- Trainer C & M Johnston
- Jockey N Callan
dwelt, soon chasing leaders, ridden to chase winner over 2f out, hung left over 1f out, stayed on
In depth
Verdict
Age Of Kings gets a solid vote here ahead of Latif and Love Angel. It was no disgrace for Age Of Kings to be beaten by subsequent Royal Ascot at York winner Mostashaar on his seasonal return at Folkestone and his trainer has found him a fair opportunity to get off the mark today. A repeat of Latif's second to the Mark Johnston-trained Love In Seattle at Beverley last time out would give her a chance, while Johnston runs Love Angel today, who has displayed ability that has earned a rating in the mid-70s, which affords her respect from her in-form stable. Insignia cost 250,000 guineas but was disappointing in three starts for John Gosden, although he takes a big step up in trip for his new trainer today, and Barry Hills, who does so well here, runs Golden Grimshaw, who, much as he has failed to set the world alight in two starts, could improve for the step up in trip. With Needwood Scot needing to find improvement to feature, we return to the selection, which is Age Of Kings.
Formwatch
Latif (USA) 40-1 (9-4) Held up towards rear, headway 2f out, ran on final furlong, not reach winner, 2nd of 10, nk behind Love In Seattle (9-4) at Beverley 1m stk 0-70 (5) gf.
Needwood Scot 50-1 (9-10) Led until headed 3f out, ridden 2f out, hung left inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 5l behind Polish Eagle (8-11) at Chepstow 1m 2f mdn stk (5) gf.
Age of Kings (USA) 11-10fav (8-10) Held up, smooth headway to chase winner entering final 2f, soon ridden and outpaced by winner, 2nd of 9, 5l behind Mostashaar (8-10) at Folkestone 7f mdn stk (5) sft in Apr.
Golden Grimshaw (IRE) 15-2 (9-0) Mid-division, lost place over 5f out, no danger after, 8th of 14, 10l behind Emerald Bay (9-0) at Haydock 1m 3yo mdn (5) gd.
Insignia (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Towards rear, kept on from over 1f out, never dangerous, 8th of 12, 8l behind Toffee Vodka (8-9) at Lingfield 6f 2yo mdn aut (E) pol in Aug.
Love Angel (USA) 14-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride and behind, never on terms, 8th of 13, 19l behind Dancer's Serenade (8-7) at Ripon 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) sft in May.