Racecards
14:00 Folkestone
European Breeders Fund Median Auction Maiden Stakes (Class E)
- 11 Runners
- Distance: 7f
- Going: Good to Firm, Firm in places
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer J L Dunlop
- Jockey Pat Eddery
led on far side, ridden when edged left from far side to near inside final furlong, soon headed
- Form 53052
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer N Hamilton
- Jockey P Doe
prominent on near side, ridden 3f out, weakened approaching 1f out
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer M Tompkins
- Jockey Ted Durcan
raced near stand, always behind and tailed off
- Form 4
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer Sir Mark Prescott
- Jockey G Duffield
raced in touch on near side, effort and headway approaching 2f out to chase far side leader, ran on to lead well inside final furlong
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
raced near side, in touch until ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
- Form 5
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer M L W Bell
- Jockey J P Spencer
tracked leaders near side, ridden aappr 2f out, kept on one-paced with clear leaders
Victory Vee
22- Form 005
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer M Blanshard
- Jockey J Quinn
in touch and keen on far side, slightly hampered over 3f out, ridden and switched right soon after, soon weakened
Bond Royale
10- Form 00
- Age 2
- Weight 8-9
prominent on far side, ridden over 2f out to chase leaders, faded inside final furlong
- Form 05
- Age 2
- Weight 8-9
- Trainer Mrs A L M King
- Jockey I Mongan
in touch on far side, beaten from halfway
- Form 0006
- Age 2
- Weight 8-9
- Trainer Mrs P Dutfield
- Jockey S J Drowne
in touch near side, ridden when hung right over 1f out, weakening
In depth
Verdict
Red Chief was set a stiff task on his debut when contesting a fair event at Ascot and was far from disgraced after staying on steadily from the rear to finish a never nearer fifth. The well bred son of Lahib will appreciate the significant drop in class and will be hard to beat at this level with the benefit of experience. Franksalot is becoming a little exposed but merits respect while Big Bad Bob is entitled to improve having shaped with ability in a Newbury maiden which is working out well.