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12:00 Lingfield Park

Chris Weatherly Retirement Classified Stakes (Class E)

  • 11 Runners
  • Distance: 6f
  • Going: Standard
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 1m 11.89s
  • 11 Ran
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1
Silk -

Taranaki

3/1

    2
    Silk -

    Second Minister

    16/1

      3
      Silk -

      Phrenologist

      3/1

        1(8)
        Silk - White, Light Blue seams, White sleeves and cap

        Mistral Sky

        3 v
        11/4
        • Form 411001
        • Age 4
        • Weight 9-4

        slowly into stride, never troubled leaders

        2(6)
        Silk - Royal Blue and White (halved), White sleeves, Royal Blue stars, White cap

        Byo (IRE)

        14
        11/1
        • Form 122400
        • Age 5
        • Weight 8-12

        tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, soon one pace

        3(9)
        Silk - ROYAL BLUE, PINK chevrons, ROYAL BLUE cap

        George Stubbs (USA)

        14 b
        6/1
        • Form 323056
        • Age 5
        • Weight 8-12

        towards rear, never troubled leaders

        4(5)
        Silk - White, Maroon hoop, Black cap

        Phrenologist

        19
        3/1
        • Form 561
        • Age 3
        • Weight 8-12

        dwelt, soon chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, never dangerous

        5(11)
        Silk - ROYAL BLUE, red disc, royal blue cap

        Richie Rich (IRE)

        98
        50/1
        • Form 03000P
        • Age 8
        • Weight 8-12

        always towards rear

        6(2)
        Silk - Royal Blue, Yellow inverted triangle, diamonds on sleeves

        Second Minister

        13 b
        16/1
        • Form 04-0003
        • Age 4
        • Weight 8-12

        led, headed over 1f out, soon one pace

        7(1)
        Silk - Beige, Dark Green seams, striped sleeves, Dark Green cap

        Taranaki

        46
        3/1
        • Form 150610
        • Age 5
        • Weight 8-12

        in touch, headway on inside over 2f out, led over 1f out, pushed clear, comfortable

        8(4)
        Silk - Light Blue, Dark Green seams, White cap

        The Gay Fox

        8 b
        100/1
        • Form 652530
        • Age 9
        • Weight 8-12

        slowly into stride, behind, kept on from over 1f out, nearest finish

        9(3)
        Silk - Green, Red and White striped sleeves, Green cap, White hoop

        Tickle

        33 v
        66/1
        • Form 6-20050
        • Age 5
        • Weight 8-9

        chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, no impression

        10(7)
        Silk - ROYAL BLUE, WHITE stripe, striped sleeves, YELLOW cap

        Tripti (IRE)

        51
        25/1
        • Form 060604
        • Age 3
        • Weight 8-9

        slowly into stride, never troubled leaders

        11(10)
        Silk - White, Royal Blue triple Diamond, Halved Sleeves, White cap, Royal Blue diamonds

        Walker Bay (IRE)

        51 b
        66/1
        • Form 000-024
        • Age 5
        • Weight 8-9

        slowly into stride, headway on outside halfway, soon ridden, weakened 2f out

        In depth

        Verdict

        This represents a big drop in grade for Taranaki who can get the better of Phrenologist and George Stubbs. Peter Cundell's charge landed a class C Salisbury handicap in early October and wasn't disgraced in a better race at Newmarket last time. His form on this track last winter wasn't spectacular but he seems to have improved since then and can get the better of these rivals. The main danger could be Phrenologist who arrives here in good form having beaten Salon Prive over course and distance a fortnight ago, he hails from a top stable and is open to further improvement. Nick Littmoden's runners always warrant respect and George Stubbs is starting to look very well handicapped. He is probably better over seven furlongs but should still be capable of fighting for a place. Mistral Sky is another to consider following an excellent victory here on Saturday but Taranaki should have too much class.