Racecards
14:00 Doncaster
Weatherbys Bank E.B.F. October Maiden Stakes (Class D)
- 12 Runners
- Distance: 7f
- Going: Good to Soft, Soft in places
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer P Harris
- Jockey Pat Eddery
made all, ridden clear approaching final furlong, easily
- Form 40
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
chased leaders until ridden and weakened over 1f out
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
in touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened final furlong
- Form 00
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer C & M Johnston
- Jockey C Collins
chased winner, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer M Tompkins
- Jockey N Callan
slowly into stride, behind, headway 3f out, ridden over 2f out, no extra close home
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer B W Hills
- Jockey Michael Hills
mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on one pace final furlong
Loyal (GER)
16- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer Sir Michael Stoute
- Jockey F Lynch
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
Tyneham
23- Form 00
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer G C Bravery
- Jockey E Ahern
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on close home
- Age 2
- Weight 8-9
- Trainer Mrs A Perrett
- Jockey T Quinn
mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, weakened and eased final furlong
In depth
Verdict
This is arguably the weaker of the two divisions of the Maiden. Barrissimo was highly tried in the Redcar Two-Year-Old trophy and with Sharplaw Venture only a matter of strides infront, there is plenty going for the Harris charge. Loyal, on the other hand, was a big market drifter at Lingfield. His breeding suggests that we won't be seeing his best until next year at the earliest. A chance is taken with newcomer, Golden Dual. The TEAMtalk selection hails from a stable that has enjoyed particular success with its Juveniles on Town Moor and if this horse possesses any of the ability of its' half-brother, Naheef, he will take all the beating. The market will give the best clues as to the chances of Summer Circus. Bluegrass Boy has something to prove after a moderate performance on his last racecourse start and he should be watched in the market.