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14:50 Leicester
Gateley Plc Handicap (Class 4)
- 5 Runners
- Distance: 1m 60y
- Going: Good
- Surface: Turf
- £7,500 added
- Winner: £4,852
- 2nd: £1,444
- 3rd: £722
- 4th: £361
- Form 57-4354
- Age 6
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 74
took keen hold tracking leaders, effort over 2f out, stayed on same pace approaching final furlong
Aleko
36- Form 30-4236
- Age 3
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 78
- Trainer C & M Johnston
- Jockey James Doyle
tracked leader, under pressure over 2f out, lost place well over 1f out
- Form 41
- Age 3
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 78
- Trainer E A L Dunlop
- Jockey S De Sousa
dwelt, held up in touch, outpaced well over 3f out, switched left and headway over 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, never reached winner
- Form 1
- Age 3
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 77
- Trainer I Mohammed
- Jockey Thomas Brown
held up in touch, headway over 2f out, soon hung right, led over 1f out, all out
- Form 80777
- Age 3
- Weight 8-4
- Official Rating 65
- Trainer B G Powell
- Jockey J Quinn
led until over 1f out, kept on same pace closing stages
- Form 782213
- Age 3
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 77
- Trainer J A Osborne
- Jockey P Cosgrave
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Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Ghinia and Hot Mustard have received some kindness from the handicapper since their respective latest starts but still look vulnerable to the younger brigade, of which ALEKO Is just the preference. The Cape Cross colt was disappointing last time but Mark Johnston runners should always be forgiven a poor run with their propensity to bounce back at any time and his previous run when a close third to Taurean Star in a competitive Ascot handicap rates useful form in the context of this race. He cannot be a strong recommendation however as both On The Bill and Miss Carbonia looked useful types who will progress after winning their respective maidens. Quantifying their form is not easy at this embryonic stage of their development but both should be taken seriously and assessed in the market.
Formwatch
Hot Mustard 11-1 (9-4) Fly leapt leaving stalls, tracked leader, led over 2f out, edged right over 1f out, soon headed, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 7, 2l behind Quebee (9-4) at Windsor 1m hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Aleko 4-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, not clear run over 2f out, staying on when short of room inside final furlong, no danger after, last of 6, 8 1/4l behind Galvanize (9-0) at Haydock 1m hcp (3) gf in Jun.
On The Bill (IRE) 9-2 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden and went 2nd over 2f out, led inside final furlong, strongly pressed close home, joined last stride, won at Kempton 7f mdn stks (4) pol in May beating Highland Dragon (9-3), 13 ran.
Miss Carbonia (IRE) 12-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders stands side, ridden to challenge over 1f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Lingfield 7f mdn stks (6) sft in Jun beating Compas Scoobie (9-2) by 3 1/2l, 8 ran.
Rock Palm (IRE) 25-1 (9-4) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, plugged on inside final furlong, no threat, 7th of 13, 6 1/4l behind Reaver (9-4) at Kempton 1m hcp (6) pol in Jul.
Ghinia (IRE) 7-2 (9-3) Led until over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 5, 13 3/4l behind Little Lady Katie (8-13) at Newmarket 1m hcp fll (3) hvy in Jun.
Melendez (USA) 7-1 (9-1) Held up, in touch, headway over 3f out, led over 2f out, soon headed, stayed on one pace, no chance with winner, 3rd of 5, 12l behind Grapevine (9-0) at Epsom 1m 2f hcp (4) gs in Jun.