Racecards
16:40 Lingfield Park
First Past The Post At Betdirect Banded Stakes (Class 7)
- 12 Runners
- Distance: 1m
- Going: Standard
- Surface: Polytrack
- Form 190307-
- Age 5
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 47
- Trainer S C Williams
- Jockey M Dwyer
pulled hard, mid-division, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, not quicken, one pace final furlong
- Form 190880-
- Age 7
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 45
- Trainer M R Hoad
- Jockey S Whitworth
started slowly, in rear, stayed on from over 1f out, not reached leaders
- Form 90083-8
- Age 4
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 45
- Trainer W J Musson
- Jockey L P Keniry
always behind, under pressure 2f out, never dangerous
- Form 600-756
- Age 7
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 45
- Trainer David Pinder
- Jockey Hayley Turner
tracked leader, led narrowly 2f out, stayed on until caught post
La Musique
14- Form 00/50-0
- Age 4
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 50
- Trainer P J McBride
- Jockey A Kirby
always behind, never a factor
Maddox (POL)
105- Form 607600-
- Age 4
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 54
- Trainer Mrs P Townsley
- Jockey E Creighton
pulled hard in mid-division, ran wide into straight, stayed on final furlong, never nearer
- Form 23464-8
- Age 5
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 45
mid-division, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out
- Form 57503-3
- Age 5
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 45
- Trainer A J Lidderdale
- Jockey R Thomas
led until headed narrowly 2f out, still every chance inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
- Form 5055-63
- Age 4
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 40
- Trainer B P J Baugh
- Jockey J Quinn
in touch when hampered over 6f out, lost place, never dangerous final 2f
- Form 46301-0
- Age 5
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 45
- Trainer G Prodromou
- Jockey J P Spencer
towards rear, headway over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, nearest finish
- Form 053-770
- Age 6
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 52
- Trainer D G Bridgwater
- Jockey P Doe
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
- Form 2250-34
- Age 5
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 45
held up in touch, ridden 2f out, stayed on steadily final furlong to lead post
In depth
Verdict
In a wide open finale, Young Kate can gain an overdue victory, from Dexilios and Margaret's Dream. Young Kate wasn't beaten far behind Latif at Wolverhampton last time and had shown plenty of ability here previously. The pick of her course runs was when chasing home Homebred Star in November and if repeating that effort she will be hard to beat. Dexileos was well supported last time at Southwell but was well beaten behind Christian Bendix after a slow start. On previous course efforts he holds strong claims and if starting on terms today should make his presence felt. Margaret's Dream was well beaten at Southwell last time, but is much better here at Lingfield and she must hold solid place claims. Coronado Forest would be there or thereabouts on the best of his form, but our idea of the winner is Young Kate.
Formwatch
Big Mystery (IRE) 15-2 (8-11) Soon led, headed over 6f out, ridden over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 7th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Adobe (9-0) at W'hampton 1m 1f banded stk (7) pol in Dec.
Coronado Forest (USA) 4-1 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out, last of 10, 12l behind Riviera Red (8-11) at Lingfield 1m banded stk (7) pol in Dec.
Dexileos (IRE) 13-2 (9-0) Towards rear, ridden over 3f out, kept on, never dangerous, 6th of 13, 9l behind Christian Bendix (9-0) at Southwell 6f banded stk (7) fbs in Jan.
Margaret's Dream (IRE) 4-1 (8-8) Prominent, keen hold, ridden and every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 13, 11l behind Tacid (8-11) at Southwell 1m banded stk (7) fbs in Jan.
Mr Belvedere 8-1 (8-9) Chased leader, ridden over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, 3rd of 13, 2 1/2l behind Latif (8-12) at W'hampton 1m 1f banded stk (7) pol in Jan.
Paper Doll 16-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden to challenge over 2f out, stayed on strongly, 3rd of 13, 1l behind Sierra (9-3) at Southwell 7f banded stk (7) fbs in Jan.
Soul Provider (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) Soon pushed along in rear, 11th of 12, 15l behind Straffan (9-0) at Southwell 6f banded stk (7) fbs in Jan.
Young Kate 9-4fav (8-7) Chased leaders, ridden when not clear run over 1f out, staying on when hampered well inside final furlrong, 4th of 13, 3l behind Latif (8-12) at W'hampton 1m 1f banded stk (7) pol in Jan.