Racecards
14:35 Lingfield Park
British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (Plus 10) (Class 4)
- 5 Runners
- Distance: 4f 217y
- Going: Good (Good to Firm in places)
- Surface: Turf
- £10,000 added
- Winner: £6,301
- 2nd: £1,886
- 3rd: £943
- 4th: £472
- Age 2
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer A Watson
- Jockey Oisin Murphy
edged left start, tracked winner, ridden over 1f out, kept on, edged left and held towards finish
- Age 2
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer C & M Johnston
- Jockey A Kirby
went left start, chased leaders, outpaced in 3rd 2f out, soon ridden and edged left, no chance with clear pair final furlong
- Age 2
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer J Ryan
- Jockey S De Sousa
carried left start, chased leaders, lost place when ridden 2f out, no danger after
- Form 24
- Age 2
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer George Scott
- Jockey Harry Bentley
made all, shaken up over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, kept on well
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer J J Bridger
- Jockey K T O'Neill
slowly into stride and early reminders, always outpaced in rear
In depth
Verdict
STRONG POWER was beaten less than a length at Doncaster on his debut but could only manage fourth at Newmarket last time when Godolphin horses occupied the first three places. This looks easier and George Scott’s colt gets another chance to open his account. Illusionist is a half-brother to a winning sprinter and Archie Watson has his two-year-old runners in fine form while Misty Grey is related to winners over further. Sea of Cool is speedily bred and preferred to Ask Siri of the remaining pair.
Formwatch
Illusionist (GER) Hot Streak colt out of Irishstone.
Misty Grey (IRE) Dark Angel colt out of Chinese White.
Sea of Cool (IRE) Sea The Stars colt out of Magh Meall.
Strong Power (IRE) 2-1fav (9-5) Led, ridden and headed final 100 yards, no extra, 4th of 8, 2 1/4l behind Well Of Wisdom (9-5) at Newmarket 5f stks (4) gf in Apr.
Ask Siri (IRE) Clodovil filly out of Coy.