Racecards
16:55 Hamilton Park
Allied Irish Bank Novice Stakes (Plus 10) (Class 4)
- 7 Runners
- Distance: 5f 7y
- Surface: Turf
- £8,400 added
- Winner: £5,434
- 2nd: £1,617
- 3rd: £808
- 4th: £404
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Exclusively is running well and has a chance of adding to Archie Watson's impressive tally of juvenile winners but VENTURA FLAME (NAP) is preferred. The Dalgleish filly was well beaten in a hot York nursery at the Ebor meeting but will appreciate the drop in grade. She is proven on the ground whereas none of her rivals have yet to encounter such conditions. That said, Amarillo Star is a live danger after a promising debut at Ascot back in May. The market may well reflect his chance, however, and likewise a pair of noteworthy newcomers in Is That Love and Art Power.
Formwatch
Exclusively 4-1 (9-6) Prominent, ridden to lead 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 8, 4 1/4l behind Knightcap (8-1) at Catterick 6f (4) sft in Aug.
Ventura Flame (IRE) 40-1 (8-7) In touch, outpaced 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 16th of 20, 20 1/2l behind Owney Madden (8-8) at York 6f (2) gd in Aug.
Amarillo Star (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride, raced keenly, held up, shaken up and headway over 1f out, kept on steadily inside final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 7, 3 1/2l behind Expressionist (9-5) at Ascot 5f stks (3) gs in May.
Art Power (IRE) Dark Angel colt out of Evening Time.
Is That Love (IRE) Es Que Love colt out of Winnifred.
The Tripple T (IRE) War Command colt out of Devine Countenance.
Krystal Crown (IRE) 22-1 (9-0) Held up in mid-division, pushed along and struggling over 4f out, 7th of 11, 21 1/2l behind Cognac (9-5) at Musselburgh 7f mdn stks (4) gs in Aug.