Racecards
16:00 Doncaster
Errol Taylor Meningitis Research Foundation Challenge Maiden Auction Stakes (Class E) (Class E)
- 13 Runners
- Distance: 6f
- Going: Good (Straight course Good to Firm)
- Age 2
- Weight 8-10
- Trainer P Haslam
- Jockey G Faulkner
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, one pace final furlong
- Form 3
- Age 2
- Weight 8-10
- Trainer P W D'Arcy
- Jockey J Carroll
chased leaders, effort over 2f out, weakened final furlong
- Form 5
- Age 2
- Weight 8-10
- Trainer C E Brittain
- Jockey R Hills
slow into stride and behind, pushed along and headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
- Age 2
- Weight 8-10
- Trainer M L W Bell
- Jockey J Mackay
mid division, effort 2f out, stayed on final furlong
- Age 2
- Weight 8-10
- Trainer C & M Johnston
- Jockey Dean McKeown
in touch, pushed along half way, soon behind
- Form 5
- Age 2
- Weight 8-10
mid division, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no extra final furlong
- Form 00
- Age 2
- Weight 8-7
never better than mid division
- Form 32
- Age 2
- Weight 8-7
- Trainer T D Easterby
- Jockey D Allan
made all, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and kept on final furlong
- Form 6
- Age 2
- Weight 8-2
- Trainer J A Glover
- Jockey J Quinn
mid division, headway over 2f out, ridden and every chance approaching final furlong, one pace inside final furlong
In depth
Verdict
A high draw can help Space Shuttle in his quest to rid himself of the maiden tag and, after his latest start was boosted yesterday, he looks the percentage call to get the better of the likes of Mr Kalandi and Saint Clements, who both need to improve on their debut efforts to come out on top here. Aire De Mougins is another that represents a strong Yorkshire yard that have enjoyed a good season up to press. However, this son of Pennekamp is sure to be seen to better effect over further and, like most of the remainder, looks to be one to take notes on for now. Therefore, this looks to be a good opening for the back-to-form Tim Easterby camp to continue what has been a good little spell for them if the fitting of the blinkers can help Space Shuttle to do himself justice today.