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14:05 Doncaster
Ladbrokes Mallard Handicap (Class 2)
- 16 Runners
- Distance: 1m 6f 132y
- Going: Good
- Surface: Turf
- £60,000 added
- Winner: £38,856
- 2nd: £11,562
- 3rd: £5,778
- 4th: £2,886
- Form 3715-70
- Age 5
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 100
held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on from over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
- Form 29-2107
- Age 4
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 100
- Trainer A M Balding
- Jockey J Fortune
led, headed over 2f out, soon weakened
- Form 114419
- Age 4
- Weight 9-11
- Official Rating 97
- Trainer C & M Johnston
- Jockey J Fanning
in touch, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong
- Form 1/14-010
- Age 4
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer Sir Mark Prescott
- Jockey S Sanders
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
- Form 026416
- Age 6
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 94
- Trainer J S Goldie
- Jockey G Bartley
held up towards rear, outpaced over 2f out, stayed on well final furlong
- Form 0-41423
- Age 4
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 93
- Trainer Sir Michael Stoute
- Jockey R L Moore
chased leaders, ridden to lead 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
- Form 100-636
- Age 7
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 93
- Trainer D W P Arbuthnot
- Jockey Johnny Murtagh
held up mid-division, soon towards rear, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
- Form 2-24232
- Age 4
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 93
- Trainer J Noseda
- Jockey Richard Hughes
slowly into stride, in rear, never dangerous
- Form 201-065
- Age 5
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 93
- Trainer P & O Cole
- Jockey J P Spencer
held up mid-division, headway over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, held on well towards finish
- Form 1-21912
- Age 5
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 92
- Trainer A G Newcombe
- Jockey S J Drowne
chased leaders, ridden and weakened final furlong
- Form 212105
- Age 4
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 89
- Trainer C & M Johnston
- Jockey S De Sousa
close up, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, soon headed, one pace
- Form 341151
- Age 3
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer C Hills
- Jockey Michael Hills
held up mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, weakened last 50 yards
Tactician
21- Form 24-1822
- Age 3
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 94
- Trainer M L W Bell
- Jockey Martin Lane
held up towards rear, headway entering final furlong, ridden and kept on inside final furlong
- Form 1-52681
- Age 4
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer H J L Dunlop
- Jockey L Dettori
held up in touch, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
- Form 1361
- Age 3
- Weight 8-6
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer Sir Michael Stoute
- Jockey J Quinn
held up mid-division, ridden and weakened over 1f out
- Form 131714
- Age 3
- Weight 8-5
- Official Rating 89
- Trainer J & T Gosden
- Jockey W Buick
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, bridden over 1f out, one pace
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
A very good stayers' handicap where MAXIM GORKY is the suggestion. Sir Michael Stoute's colt enjoyed getting his toe in when beating market leader Plymouth Rock over 1m 7f at Newmarket last time and he has been raised 8lbs for that. Unexposed after just four runs, he showed a good attitude to hold all comers that day, and with the front three clear the form looks rock solid. Stablemate Jedi is preferred by Ryan Moore and is also short-listed on ground that suits, though he still has to prove he gets this far. Fortuni is very interesting and ran better than the bare form suggested in the Ebor. He should go on the slower ground and the yard is red hot. Lady Eclair handles conditions but was a shade disappointing last time and may have too much weight now, while if The Betchworth Kid could reproduce his best then he would look well-in despite topweight and soft ground also suits. Mount Athos is respected but has it to prove on the ground and with an 11lb rise to contend with, so preference is for Maxim Gorky.
Formwatch
The Betchworth Kid 25-1 (9-4) Held up in rear, ridden over 4f out, never on terms, 14th of 20, 14l behind Dirar (9-1) at York 1m 6f hcap (2) gd in Aug.
Chiberta King 7-2 (9-5) Led, headed over 3f out, soon hard ridden, weakened approaching final furlong, last of 7, 15l behind Free Agent (9-1) at York 1m 6f listed hcp 0-110 (1) gf in Jul.
Lady Eclair (IRE) 6-1 (9-7) In touch, driven and headway 3f out, challenged 2f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 9th of 16, 6l behind Kansai Spirit (9-2) at Haydock 1m 6f hcp 105 (2) gf.
Fortuni (IRE) 9-1 (8-11) Prominent, hampered and lost place on inside over 4f out, stayed racing alone on far rail, weakened inside final furlong, 15th of 20, 15l behind Dirar (9-1) at York 1m 6f hcap (2) gd in Aug.
La Vecchia Scuola (IRE) 8-1 (8-11) Led, ridden and headed well over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Lady Eclair (8-12) at Chester 1m 5f listed hcp 0-110 (1) gs in Aug.
Jedi 10-3fav (8-11) Mid-division, headway over 3f out, switched right to challenge over 1f out, never able to challenge, 3rd of 12, 2l behind Lady Eclair (8-12) at Chester 1m 5f listed hcp 0-110 (1) gs in Aug.
Desert Sea (IRE) 22-1 (8-10) Held up in mid-division, headway over 4f out, ridden and every chance from over 2f out until entering final furlong, no extra, 6th of 20, 7l behind Dirar (9-1) at York 1m 6f hcap (2) gd in Aug.
Plymouth Rock (IRE) 2-1fav (9-9) In rear of chasing group, headway when switched right 2f out, driven and stayed on to go 2nd near finish, 2nd of 8, 1 1/4l behind Maxim Gorky (8-3) at Newmarket 1m 7f hcp 0-95 (3) sft in Aug.
Precision Break (USA) 20-1 (8-13) Held up towards rear, under pressure over 3f out, stayed on to chase leaders well over 1f out, never nearer, 5th of 12, 4l behind Lady Eclair (8-12) at Chester 1m 5f listed hcp 0-110 (1) gs in Aug.
Hanoverian Baron 13-2 (8-13) Held up in 6th, headway from 3f out, led 1f out, pushed left soon after, headed and not pace of winner final 100 yards, 2nd of 15, 1l behind Forte Dei Marmi (9-6) at Sandown 1m 2f hcap (2) gf in Aug.
Chilly Filly (IRE) 14-1 (8-13) Behind, headway on outside over 2f out, ridden and effort over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 5th of 16, 2l behind Kansai Spirit (9-2) at Haydock 1m 6f hcp 105 (2) gf.
Mount Athos (IRE) 8-1fav (8-1) Keen tracked leaders, led over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, swerved right and headed over 1f out, rallied to lead near finish, won at York 1m 6f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Aug beating Tactician (8-0) by 1/2l, 16 ran.
Tactician 20-1 (8-0) Dwelt, held up, headway 3f out, ridden over 2f out, left in lead when winner swerved over 1f out, headed near finish, 2nd of 16, 1/2l behind Mount Athos (8-1) at York 1m 6f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Aug.
Crocus Rose 8-1 (9-7) Held up in 5th, smooth headway 3f out to track leader on bit over 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden and stayed on well inside final furlong, won at Doncaster 1m 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Aug beating Akbabend (10-0) by 2 1/4l, 7 ran.
Maxim Gorky (IRE) 11-4 (8-3) In touch in main group, chased leader over 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden and ran on, won at Newmarket 1m 7f hcp 0-95 (3) sft in Aug beating Plymouth Rock (9-9) by 1 1/4l, 8 ran.
Zuider Zee (GER) 8-1fav (8-6) Towards rear, headway 3f out, ridden and stayed on same pace final 2f, 4th of 16, 7l behind Mount Athos (8-1) at York 1m 6f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Aug.