Racecards
15:20 Musselburgh
Federation Of Bloodstock Agents Maiden Auction Stakes (Class E)
- 8 Runners
- Distance: 1m
- Going: Good, Good to Firm in places
- Form 342463
- Age 2
- Weight 8-9
- Trainer B J Meehan
- Jockey K Darley
tracked leader, ridden to challenge over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
Vespasian
23- Form 4320
- Age 2
- Weight 8-9
- Trainer W J Haggas
- Jockey D Holland
mid-division, pushed along 3f out, headway under pressure over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
- Form 23
- Age 2
- Weight 8-7
- Trainer J Quinn
- Jockey J P Spencer
made all, strongly challenged over 1f out, stayed on well towards finish
Machrihanish
10- Age 2
- Weight 8-7
- Trainer Miss L Perratt
- Jockey P Hanagan
towards rear, never dangerous
- Form 043420
- Age 2
- Weight 8-6
- Trainer T D Easterby
- Jockey R Winston
raced keenly, held up towards rear, headway over 3f out, stayed on over 1f out, one pace not much room inside final furlong
Hula Ballew
24- Form 005
- Age 2
- Weight 8-2
- Trainer M Dods
- Jockey T Williams
tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, effort 2f out, one pace
- Form 340244
- Age 2
- Weight 8-2
held up in rear, headway under pressure over 2f out, weakened final furlong (wore cheek pieces)
- Age 2
- Weight 8-2
in touch, brief effort over 3f out, soon ridden and weakened quickly
In depth
Verdict
Mainly disappointing types in this, which is little better than a seller. Dubai Dreams is not one to rely on, but there is no doubting he does have the ability to win this. Linby Lad may do better in handicaps, while the blinkers did little for Phamedic last time and they are left off here. Vespasian, who has shown a little abilty, is taken to win a moderate contest.