Racecards
14:10 Lingfield Park
E.b.f. Bet At Ladbrokes On 0800 777 888 Maiden Stakes (Class 5)
- 12 Runners
- Distance: 7f
- Going: Standard
- Surface: Polytrack
- £6,800 added
Ajjaadd (USA)
103- Form 6
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer S bin Suroor
- Jockey L Dettori
started slowly, soon in touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on under pressure from over 1f out, never threatened leaders
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer W J Haggas
- Jockey Michael Hills
held up behind, mid-division, good headway from over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, nearest finish
- Form 6222
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer Sir Michael Stoute
- Jockey R L Moore
led, hung right and wide straight well over 1f out, pressed over 1f out, no extra when headed well inside final furlong
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer H J L Dunlop
- Jockey R Mullen
started slowly, mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no impression on leaders over 1f out
- Form 99
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
always behind, ridden over 3f out, never a factor
- Form 6
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
steady start, raced keenly and always towards rear, never on terms
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer E A L Dunlop
- Jockey J Fortune
started slowly, behind, headway over 2f out, not trouble leaders over 1f out, one pace
- Form 60
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer Pat Eddery
- Jockey Paul Eddery
in touch, ridden over 2f out, no progress, soon weakened
Sham Sheer
28- Form 8
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer L M Cumani
- Jockey Dane O'Neill
took keen hold, behind, mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon outpaced
- Form 442
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 78
tracked leader on inside, stayed on to lead well inside final furlong, ridden out
- Age 2
- Weight 8-12
- Trainer S W James
- Jockey S Hitchcott
started slowly, always outpaced, well in rear
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
CUSTODY is given one final drink in the last chance saloon though Ajjaadd and Cape Quarter both look nice types in opposition. Heavy going was blamed for Custody's most recent eclipse and Sir Michael Stoute is taking no chances through the addition of headgear this afternoon. Ajjaadd hasn't been seen since taking his first steps in a Newmarket maiden. That race has worked out well. Cape Quarter is beautifully bred. Related to plenty of Guineas winners, he has a pedigree to die for. Kuanyo looked in need of his first run and should have progressed. Partner Shift is from a yard not noted for first time out winners but is from the family of the great Grey Swallow. Sandor represents the yardstick for the handicapper as he has been consistent and it will need a fair horse to beat him if he can run up to a mark of 82. A race that will throw up winners and Custody is our call.
Formwatch
Ajjaadd (USA) 9-2 (9-3) Slowly into stride, behind, switched left and headway over 1f out, never nearer, 6th of 13, 8l behind Rileyskeepingfaith (9-3) at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jul.
Cape Quarter (USA) Elusive Quality colt out of June Moon.
Custody (IRE) 2-1fav (9-0) Chased leaders, challenged over 1f out, soon every chance, not quicken towards finish, 2nd of 7, hd behind Trumpstoo (9-0) at Newcastle 7f 2yo mdn c&g (5) hvy.
Desert Streak (FR) 66-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, outpaced and always towards rear, 11th of 15, 14l behind Run For The Hills (9-3) at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn (4) gd.
Hilltop Artistry 100-1 (9-3) Prominent, under pressure 3f out, soon lost place, 9th of 13, 15l behind Evasive (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf.
Kuanyao (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, behind, some late headway, never in contention, 6th of 10, 13l behind All About You (9-3) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd.
Partner Shift (IRE) Night Shift gelding out of a lightly-raced mare.
Private Passion (IRE) 9-2 (9-3) Slowly away and always in rear, 11th of 12, 15l behind Bold Tie (9-3) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd.
Sandor 5-2 (9-3) In touch, headway 3f out, ridden to lead 2f out, headed near finish, 2nd of 10, nk behind State Banquet (9-3) at Salisbury 1m 2yo mdn (4) gd.
Sham Sheer 20-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, always behind, 8th of 9, 24l behind Hula King (9-3) at Great Leighs 1m 2yo mdn (4) pol.
Star Links (USA) 9-2 (9-3) In touch, headway 3f out, ridden to lead 2f out, headed just over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 2nd of 8, 5l behind Ouster (9-3) at Salisbury 1m 2yo mdn (4) gd.
Sugarbaby Princess (IRE) Verglas filly out of Alkifaf.