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15:35 Leicester

Weatherbys Premier Claiming Stakes (Class D)

  • 5 Runners
  • Distance: 1m 1f 218y
  • Going: Firm
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 2m 13.16s
  • 5 Ran
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1
Silk -

Mark of Zorro (IRE)

11/4

    2
    Silk -

    Every Note Counts

    15/8

      1(5)
      Silk - Emerald Green, Yellow epaulets, armlets and cap

      Countykat (IRE)

      27
      16/1
      • Form 6522-55
      • Age 3
      • Weight 9-5

      keen, tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, kept on close home

      2(1)
      Silk - Dark Blue, White hooped sleeves, White cap

      Scottish River (USA)

      15
      7/2
      • Form 006005
      • Age 4
      • Weight 9-3

      very slowly away, pulled hard in rear, improved 3f out, weakened over 1f out

      3(3)
      Silk - Grey, White hoops

      Every Note Counts

      24
      15/8
      • Form 224245
      • Age 3
      • Weight 9-1

      chased winner, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on close home

      4(4)
      Silk - Dark Blue, Light Blue sleeves, Purple stars, Purple cap, Light Blue star

      Mark of Zorro (IRE)

      24 b
      11/4
      • Form 563616
      • Age 3
      • Weight 9-1

      set moderate pace, made all, ridden out

      5(2)
      Silk - Emerald Green and White (quartered), Black sleeves, White cap

      Seattle Express

      6 v
      5/1
      • Form 054313
      • Age 3
      • Weight 8-3

      keen, held up, ridden over 3f out, kept on same pace final furlong

      In depth

      Verdict

      This is a good race and all five runners, Mark of Zorro, Every Note Counts, Seattle Express, Countykat and Scottish River have got chances, but we are going to side with the latter. Scottish River has got bags of ability, but in the main has been disappointing to follow. But there were signs that the selection was returning to form at York earlier in the month, and he could be worth supporting here. He has not lived up to expectations after looking a useful prospect a couple of seasons ago, but if he can recapture his best form he will be hard to beat. Seattle Express is also capable of taking this race but is a frustrating type, while Every Note Counts should go well but won't want any further rain. Mark of Zorro is running well at present, while Countykat has a tendency to race a bit keen and will find this tough. All in all, a fascinating race, and we will take a chance on Scottish River who looks to be returning to form at just the right time.