Racecards
18:20 Kempton Park
E.b.f. Median Auction Maiden Stakes (Class 5)
- 7 Runners
- Distance: 6f
- Going: Standard
- Surface: AllWeather
- £4,350 added
- Form 2
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer Jane Chapple-Hyam
- Jockey J F Egan
took keen hold, tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, slightly outpaced over 1f out, kept on final furlong, not reached leaders
- Form 99070
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 52
- Trainer Andrew Turnell
- Jockey E Stack
tracked leaders, ridden and effort 2f out, no impression over 1f out
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer B G Powell
- Jockey Kylie Manser
went left start, chased leaders 2f out, soon ridden and outpaced over 1f out
- Form 90
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer A P Jarvis
- Jockey N Callan
led until just over 1f out, kept on one pace
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer G & J Moore
- Jockey Ross Atkinson
slowly into stride, soon in touch, ridden 3f out, no headway
- Form 4
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer Sir Mark Prescott
- Jockey S Sanders
tracked leader, ridden to lead just over 1f out, stayed on, ridden out
- Age 2
- Weight 8-12
- Trainer G Wragg
- Jockey S J Drowne
started very slowly, well in rear, always outpaced
In depth
Verdict
Barnaby Rudge can get punters off to a good start in this maiden; the list of dangers is headed by Coole Dodger, Torch Of Freedom and Emperors Jade. This 2-year-old colt from the Jane Chapple-Hyam yard shaped with plenty of promise on his debut when he chased home Corrybrough. He is sure to come on plenty for the experience and in this weak contest he sets the benchmark. Emperors Jade finished well down the field behind the selection last time so it is hard to make a case for him reversing the form this evening. Coole Dodger is another who showed a bit of promise on his debut, although he will need to show plenty of improvement to lead them home today. A bigger danger to the selection could therefore be Torch Of Freedom. He was an eyecatcher on his debut at Yarmouth when he finished fourth behind Manassas. If he can improve for that outing he will not be far away at the finish. However, we prefer the claims of Barnaby Rudge who gets our pick.
Formwatch
Barnaby Rudge (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, went 2nd approaching final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 13, 3l behind Corrybrough (9-3) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (5) sft in Oct.
Berties Goodenough 100-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten, 14th of 16, 17l behind Masada (8-12) at Bath 5f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Oct.
Coole Dodger (IRE) 50-1 (9-3) Held up mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 10th of 12, 12l behind Indian Diva (8-12) at Lingfield 6f 2yo mdn auc (6) pol in Oct.
Emperors Jade 14-1 (9-3) Always behind, 10th of 13, 22l behind Corrybrough (9-3) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (5) sft in Oct.
Love And Glory (FR) 66-1 (9-3) Dwelt, always behind, 15th of 16, 23l behind Masada (8-12) at Bath 5f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Oct.
Torch of Freedom (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Went left start, slow into stride, outpaced, still plenty to do 1f out, ran on well to take 4th near finish, better for run, 4th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Manassas (9-3) at Yarmouth 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Sept.
The Lady Lapwing Mark of Esteem filly, half-sister to useful 1m-1m5f winner The Whistling Teal.