Racecards
15:40 Lingfield Park
Sponsor A Median Auction Maiden Stakes (Class E)
- 13 Runners
- Distance: 6f
- Going: Good to Firm
- Form 00
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
always towards rear
College Song
10- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
dwelt, soon mid-division, ridden and stayed on well inside final furlong
- Form 36
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer J A Osborne
- Jockey L Dettori
in touch, driven 3f out, weakened over 1f out
- Form 33
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer W J Haggas
- Jockey D Holland
prominent, driven over 2f out, no impression on winner
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer H & R Charlton
- Jockey P J Dobbs
slowly into stride, in rear, ridden and stayed on final furlong, never nearer
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
in touch, ridden 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
made all, shaken up approaching final furlong, impressive
- Form 06
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
towards rear, some late headway, never dangerous
Singularity
14- Form 0000
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
in touch, driven 2f out, one pace inside final furlong
- Age 2
- Weight 8-9
mid-division and soon ridden, weakened approaching final furlong
In depth
Verdict
Ombudsman is likely to start favourite but despite being well-backed at Pontefract last time out, a number of paddock judges commented that he looked weak and he had plenty of growing to do. The form has not held up well since and a chance is taken elsewhere. Flying Edge probably didnt see out the six at Pontefract but he created a favourable impression and he is given the Teamtalk nod on an easier track. The market will prove the best guide to the newcomers but One Way Ticket makes some appeal. He takes an easier engagement here instead of a trip to Sandown - and there is more importantly, plenty of precociousness in his pedigree.