Racecards
19:00 Newbury
Wedgewood Estates E.B.F. Maiden Stakes (Class D)
- 6 Runners
- Distance: 5f 34y
- Going: Good to Soft (Soft on the back straight)
- Form 40
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer J & T Gosden
- Jockey J Fortune
went left start, soon recovered to join leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
held up in touch, soon niggled along, ridden and headway inside final 2f, kept on one-paced
- Form 3
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer R Hannon
- Jockey Richard Hughes
soon led, headed after 2f, remained close up, ridden inside final 2f, soon no extra
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer B W Hills
- Jockey Michael Hills
prominent, led after 2f, ridden inside final 2f, weakened inside last half furlong
Fovant
8- Form 2
- Age 2
- Weight 8-9
- Trainer M P Tregoning
- Jockey M Dwyer
prominent, joined leader after 2f, ridden to lead 1f out, pushed clear, comfortably
In depth
Verdict
Fovant made an encouraging debut having found interference before staying on strongly to finish a close second at Newbury late last month and will improve appreciably for the experience. Richard Hannon's juveniles continue in sparkling form and Espresso Time is another who is capable of better following a pleasing Goodwood introduction. Barry Hills sets a poser by saddling three newcomers and the market should provide further clues.