Racecards
18:10 Musselburgh
Brunton Hall Maiden Auction Stakes (Class E) (Class E)
- 10 Runners
- Distance: 5f
- Going: Good, Good to Firm in places
- Form 35
- Age 2
- Weight 8-10
- Trainer P A Blockley
- Jockey D Nolan
slowly in to stride, close up, ridden to challenge 2f out, every chance until no extra inside final furlong
- Age 2
- Weight 8-9
- Trainer J Weymes
- Jockey K Dalgleish
prominent, ridden half way, weakened over 1f out
- Age 2
- Weight 8-8
held up in touch, effort when not clear over 1f out, switched right and quickened to lead inside final furlong, kept on
- Age 2
- Weight 8-8
- Trainer C Thornton
- Jockey Dean McKeown
towards rear, soon pushed along, hung right over 1f out, no impression
- Age 2
- Weight 8-7
led, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
Gypsy Fair
18- Age 2
- Weight 8-5
- Trainer T D Barron
- Jockey K Darley
towards rear, never dangerous
- Age 2
- Weight 8-3
- Trainer R Elliott
- Jockey T Hamilton
towards rear, ridden half way, kept on one pace final furlong
- Age 2
- Weight 8-2
chased leaders, ridden half way, no extra approaching final furlong
- Form 5
- Age 2
- Weight 8-2
- Trainer A Berry
- Jockey Dale Gibson
close up, ridden half way, weakened over 1f out
In depth
Verdict
Few of the newcomers make much appeal so this is likely to go to one with experience and the vote goes to Windy Prospect, who is preferred to Coleorton Dancer and Gypsy Fair. The last mentioned came up against the speedy Lady Filly (a winner again since) on her debut at Thirsk but was well held that day and needs to improve to trouble the selection. Coleorton Dancer hails from a stable that has been among the winners and he should improve for his first outing. James Given's Miss Good Time did not beat anything home at Yarmouth on her debut but is likely to be better than her showing there. Of the newcomers, Dance Anthem makes most appeal on pedigree being a son of Royal Academy but the one they all have to beat is Windy Prospect. Paul Blockley's colt has been given a break since finishing fifth in the Brocklesby last time but a reproduction of his form there should suffice in this company.