Racecards
17:15 Folkestone
Ladbrokes {Any two will do} Fillies' Handicap (Class 5)
- 12 Runners
- Distance: 1m 1f 149y
- Going: Good to Firm, Firm in places
- Surface: Turf
- Form 44310-7
- Age 4
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 67
- Trainer M R Bosley
- Jockey G Baker
raced in mid-division, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
- Form 597384
- Age 4
- Weight 9-11
- Official Rating 64
- Trainer E R Oertel
- Jockey R Kingscote
mid-division, effort on outside and stayed on same pace final 2f
- Form 0-83108
- Age 4
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 62
tracked leaders, went 2nd 3f out, led over 1f out, driven and stayed on final furlong
- Form 26/300-
- Age 4
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 60
- Trainer R A Kvisla
- Jockey F Johansson
raced in mid-division, lost place over 6f out, headway on inside from 2f out, never reached leaders
- Form 84-4
- Age 3
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 70
- Trainer J & T Gosden
- Jockey J Fortune
slowly away, behind, driven and hung left on bend, over 2f out, headway under pressure over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, never nearer
- Form 676
- Age 3
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 68
- Trainer C E Brittain
- Jockey O Urbina
held up in rear, stayed on under pressure, final 2f, nearest finish
Greenmeadow
13- Form 610-874
- Age 4
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 57
- Trainer S Kirk
- Jockey L P Keniry
close up, chased leading pair, 3f out until over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
Adage
28- Form 093-760
- Age 3
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 65
- Trainer David Pinder
- Jockey Hayley Turner
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
- Form 0-09466
- Age 4
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 52
- Trainer Mrs A J Hamilton-Fairley
- Jockey N Chalmers
chased leaders until lost place over 4f out, headway on inside 2f out, stayed on to take 2nd final 100 yards, not reach winner
Penmara
7- Form 63-7703
- Age 3
- Weight 8-5
- Official Rating 57
- Trainer M H Tompkins
- Jockey J Mackay
led to 7f out, stayed handy until weakened over 3f out
- Form 000-1
- Age 3
- Weight 8-4
- Official Rating 54
track leader, led 7f out, ridden and kept on well from 2f out, headed over 1f out, chased winner until no extra, final 100 yards
Vinska (USA)
14- Form 980-080
- Age 3
- Weight 8-2
- Official Rating 52
- Trainer C Hills
- Jockey D Kinsella
soon led, headed 7f out, stayed close up until weaked over 3f out
In depth
Verdict
Thornfield Clo can make the most of the weight that she receives from most of her rivals, including Quantum, Depressed and Penmara. Thornfiled Clo showed nothing in three runs last term, but improved out of all recognition when landing a Bath seller at the end of last month. Connections were keen to retain her at the subsequent auction, and their faith could well be vindicated as she tackles a trip more in keeping with her breeding. Off a low weight here, Richard Hannon's filly should be supported to follow up. Quantum ran a fine race at Yarmouth when third to Stepping Stones, and she should have no trouble picking up a small handicap. The dam is a half-sister to Footstepsinthesand, and John Gosden's inmate will enhance her paddock value if they can get a win into her. Depressed has plenty of weight for what she has achieved so far, while Penmara in contrast seems to be getting the hang of things but may need a step up to 12 furlongs to be seen to best effect. Thornfield Clo has found the winning thread and can score again in the finale.
Formwatch
Wilderness Bay (IRE) 12-1 (9-7) In touch, ridden 4f out, weakened 2f out, 7th of 10, 7l behind Dove Cottage (9-4) at Chepstow 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.
Depressed 12-1 (9-1) Held up in rear, headway under pressure on outside over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 9, 2l behind Della Salute (10-0) at Windsor 1m 2f fll hcp (5) gf.
Gambling Spirit 8-1 (9-12) Slowly into stride, headway to chase winner 8f out until 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 11, 6l behind Madhavi (9-9) at Windsor 1m 4f fll hcp (5) gf.
Quantum (IRE) 50-1 (8-9) Behind, headway over 1f out, stayed on, never reach leaders, 4th of 16, 4l behind Stepping Stones (8-9) at Yarmouth 7f mdn stk (5) gf in Jun.
Greenmeadow 11-1 (9-4) Held up in touch, ridden 2f out, stayed on final furlong but never going pace to reach leaders, 4th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Golden Applause (10-0) at Folkestone 1m 2f fll hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Danzare 9-1 (9-3) Always towards rear, 6th of 12, 12l behind Inside Story (9-5) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Penmara 25-1 (8-5) Tracked leader, led 7f out, ridden and headed well over 2f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 11, 3l behind Swains Bridge (10-0) at Yarmouth 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) frm.
Thornfield Clo (IRE) 8-1 (8-10) Slowly into stride, soon led, ridden approaching 2f out, driven out, won at Bath 1m 3yo sll hcp (6) gf in Jun beating Penang Cinta (9-4) by 2 1/2l, 14 ran.