Racecards
19:20 Hamilton Park
Penman Homes Champagne Maiden Stakes (A Qualifier For The Hamilton Park 2-y-o Series Final) (Class D)
- 5 Runners
- Distance: 6f 5y
- Going: Soft, Good to Soft in places
1(3)
2/1
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer M Tompkins
- Jockey Ted Durcan
dwelt, soon tracking leaders, led over 1f out, pushed clear final furlong, eased towards finish
2(2)
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer C & M Johnston
- Jockey K Darley
chased leaders, pushed along halfway, weakened final furlong
3(5)
7/2
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer A Berry
- Jockey Adrian Nicholls
led for 2f, remained prominent, pushed along and slightly outpaced over 2f out, stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong, no chance with winner
4(1)
12/1
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer Miss L Perratt
- Jockey J Carroll
towards rear, headway and effort over 2f out, weakened final furlong
5(4)
- Age 2
- Weight 8-9
led after, ridden and headed over 1f out, one-paced final furlong
In depth
Verdict
Babodana, a half-brother to a winner in Spain, is to be respected, while Nifty Roy, a 26,000 guinea yearling, is a half-brother to the speedy Nifty Norman. However, the vote goes to Brantingham, the stables selected from three entries.