Racecards
17:15 Lingfield Park
Betdirect.Co.Uk Amateur Riders' Classified Stakes (Class G)
- 16 Runners
- Distance: 1m 4f
- Going: Standard
Bucks
44- Form 520000
- Age 5
- Weight 11-3
- Trainer Ian Williams
- Jockey Mr Michael Murphy
mid-division, weakened 4f out (wore cheek pieces)
- Form 006006
- Age 4
- Weight 11-3
- Trainer D R C Elsworth
- Jockey Mr O Nelmes
mid-division, ridden 4f out, ran on final furlong, nearest finish
- Form 11-0525
- Age 5
- Weight 11-3
- Trainer J Old
- Jockey Mr D H Dunsdon
in touch, headway over 2f out on outside, ridden 2f out, no impression after
- Form 410504
- Age 5
- Weight 11-3
- Trainer N P Littmoden
- Jockey Miss Lynsey Hanna
mid-division, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, ran on to chase winner from 1f out
Little Brave
111- Form 544100
- Age 7
- Weight 11-3
- Trainer J Eustace
- Jockey Miss Joanna Rees
always towards rear
- Form 643060
- Age 4
- Weight 11-3
- Trainer Mrs A Perrett
- Jockey Miss L J Harwood
led, headed after 2f, ridden along 6f out, weakened 2f out
Open Arms
30- Form 124604
- Age 6
- Weight 11-3
- Trainer Mrs A L M King
- Jockey Mrs C Williams
slowly into stride, mid-division, headway over 2f out to chase leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on
- Form 010600
- Age 9
- Weight 11-3
- Trainer J Bridger
- Jockey Miss R Illman
tracked leaders, ridden 4f out, weakened approaching final furlong
Unsigned (USA)
193- Form 20500-1
- Age 4
- Weight 11-3
- Trainer R Buckler
- Jockey Mr C Sharkey
in touch, headway 3f out to chase leader, ridden soon after, one-paced final furlong
- Form 000400
- Age 3
- Weight 10-10
- Trainer D E Cantillon
- Jockey Mr A O'Keeffe
held up towards rear, closer order 4f out, ridden and weakened 2f out (wore cheek pieces)
- Form 540526
- Age 3
- Weight 10-10
- Trainer P & O Cole
- Jockey Mr Nicky Tinkler
tracked leaders and keen, led 4f out, driven clear approaching final furlong, ridden out
- Form 600500
- Age 3
- Weight 10-10
- Trainer H Cyzer
- Jockey Miss L Sheen
towards rear, ridden over 3f out, kept on same pace
- Form 004000
- Age 3
- Weight 10-10
- Trainer Miss J Feilden
- Jockey Miss J Feilden
tracked leaders until lost place and behind final 5f (wore cheek pieces)
Simiola
13- Form 202440
- Age 3
- Weight 10-7
- Trainer S Lewis
- Jockey Miss E J Jones
tracked leader, led after 2f, headed 4f out, weakened quickly, soon well behind
In depth
Verdict
A wide range of jockeyship on view in this finale which is little better than a seller but at least Open Arms has the benefit of an experienced pilot and gets the TEAMtalk nod. The Annabel King-trained gelding was successful under today's rider over the course and distance in February and followed up off a similar mark here next time. The son of Most Welcome is well treated on the pick of his form and should take plenty of beating. Midnight Creek has struggled since scoring over two miles here in June and may need further while Unsigned has to overcome an absence of six months and is best watched on this occasion.