Racecards
15:25 Epsom Downs
Sterling Construction Composites Companies E.B.F. Median Auction Maiden Stakes (Class 3) (Class 3)
- 7 Runners
- Distance: 6f
- Going: Good, Good to Firm in places
- Form 54
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer G A Butler
- Jockey S Sanders
led, ridden and headed well over 1f out, kept on one pace
Edge of Blue
16- Form 630
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer R Hannon
- Jockey Kieren Fallon
hung right throughout, with leader until over 4f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer C Hills
- Jockey S J Drowne
held up, headway over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
Amica
27- Form 22
- Age 2
- Weight 8-9
- Trainer G & J Moore
- Jockey I Mongan
tracked leaders, went 2nd over 4f out, shaken up and led over 1f out, ran on
- Age 2
- Weight 8-9
- Trainer J R Boyle
- Jockey T P Queally
slowly into stride, chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out
- Age 2
- Weight 8-9
- Trainer C & M Johnston
- Jockey R Ffrench
raced wide, chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, chased winner over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
In depth
Verdict
A very competitive maiden that may fall to Amica, with Market Trend and Cordage put forward as the main rivals. Gary Moore's filly has shown promise in two maidens to date, finishing runner-up at Windsor behind Apple Of My Eye, before chasing home Trim Image at Chepstow. On both occasions greenness cost her first prize, and with those experiences behind her, she will prove hard to beat. Cordage ran well last time to finish fourth behind Yajbill, form that was given a boost on Monday when the third was successful, he will be a big threat to the selection. Market Trend may prove best of the newcomers, she is trained by Mark Johnston and is superbly bred by Selkirk out of a Warning mare. Regal Dream may prove best of the others, but Amica appears to have the strongest form and gets our vote.