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15:50 Goodwood

Richmond Stakes (Class A) (Group 2) (colts and geldings) (Class A)

  • 8 Runners
  • Distance: 6f
  • Going: Good to Firm
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 2m 12.81s
  • 8 Ran
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1
Silk -

Montgomery's Arch (USA)

13/2

    2
    Silk -

    Mystical Land (IRE)

    11/4

      3
      Silk -

      Silver Wraith (IRE)

      9/1

        1(1)
        Silk - Royal Blue, Emerald Green epaulets and armlets

        Blue Dakota (IRE)

        43
        9/4
        • Form 1111
        • Age 2
        • Weight 9-0

        restrained start, pulled hard, tracked leaders on rails, switched right 3f out, effort over 1f out, not quicken, eased inside final furlong

        2(2)
        Silk - Yellow, Royal Blue epaulets, Yellow and Royal Blue check sleeves, Royal Blue cap

        Alpaga Le Jomage (IRE)

        13
        80/1
        • Form 450514
        • Age 2
        • Weight 8-11

        pulled hard in touch, ridden over 2f out, no progress and weakened over 1f out

        3(8)
        Silk - White, Purple stars, White sleeves and cap

        Amazin

        21
        5/1
        • Form 212
        • Age 2
        • Weight 8-11

        tracked leaders to 2f out, ridden and one pace from over 1f out

        4(5)
        Silk - Orange, White diamonds on sleeves

        Montgomery's Arch (USA)

        22
        13/2
        • Form 1
        • Age 2
        • Weight 8-11

        soon led, headed narrowly just over 1f out, rallied and stayed on strongly inside final furlong to lead post

        5(4)
        Silk - MAROON, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star

        Mystical Land (IRE)

        23
        11/4
        • Form 2123
        • Age 2
        • Weight 8-11

        tracked winner, led just over 1f out, hard ridden final furlong, kept on and headed post

        6(3)
        Silk - White and Red stripes, White sleeves, Red stars, Black cap

        Obe Gold

        13 v
        33/1
        • Form 3141D4
        • Age 2
        • Weight 8-11

        steadied start, in rear when stumbled and unseated rider approaching 5f out

        7(7)
        Silk - ROYAL BLUE, ORANGE disc, ORANGE and ROYAL BLUE striped sleeves and cap

        Silver Wraith (IRE)

        7
        9/1
        • Form 421131
        • Age 2
        • Weight 8-11

        held up behind, switched left to stands rail over 2f out, ridden and kept on to take 3rd final furlong, not trouble 1st two

        8(6)
        Silk - BLACK, WHITE chevron hoop and cap

        Stetchworth Prince

        23
        15/2
        • Form 1
        • Age 2
        • Weight 8-11

        in touch on outer, ridden over 2f out, soon one pace

        Previous results

        2003
        (6)
        Silk -

        Carrizo Creek (IRE)

        5/1
        • Age 2
        • Weight 8-11

        2002
        (9)
        Silk -

        Elusive City (USA)

        9/2
        • Age 2
        • Weight 8-11

        2001
        (6)
        Silk -

        Mister Cosmi

        7/1
        • Age 2
        • Weight 8-11

        In depth

        Verdict

        There are more reasons for backing Blue Dakota than opposing him and, even though he is likely to be sent off at cramped odds, he is fancied to have too much in the locker for the likes of Montgomery's Arc and Mystical Land, who could give him the most to do. That said, there was plenty to like about the way Stretchworth Prince got off the mark on his debut and, as an obviously unexposed individual, he can pose them all a few problems. Amazin and Obe Gold have given their connections plenty of fun already but have improvement to find, whereas Silver Wraith is no certain to be suited by the drop in trip and looks opposable in this company. Especially when Blue Dakota's record is given closer inspection and, even though he will have to work hard to confirm his superiority with Mystical Land on these terms, his attitude is taken to win the day.