Racecards
15:15 Newbury
Dubai Duty Free Full Of Surprises Rated Stakes (Class B Showcase Handicap) (Class B)
- 10 Runners
- Distance: 5f 34y
- Going: Good to Firm
Repertory
10- Form 10014-2
- Age 10
- Weight 9-7
- Trainer M Saunders
- Jockey Dane O'Neill
led, ridden and headed 2f out, rallied inside final furlong, kept on well near finish
- Form 22201-0
- Age 4
- Weight 8-10
always prominent, ridden and every chance 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
- Form 2354-03
- Age 5
- Weight 8-8
- Trainer B R Millman
- Jockey S J Drowne
in touch, ridden 2f out, gradually weakened
- Form 06064-0
- Age 4
- Weight 8-8
- Trainer W J Musson
- Jockey Kieren Fallon
slowly into stride, held up in touch, ridden and effort 2f out, challenged final furlong, not quicken
- Form 66660-5
- Age 9
- Weight 8-6
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
Bali Royal
10- Form 00330-0
- Age 5
- Weight 8-4
- Trainer J Bradley
- Jockey P Fitzsimons
always prominent, led 2f out, headed and not quicken final 75 yards
- Form 224110
- Age 6
- Weight 8-4
- Trainer N P Littmoden
- Jockey D Holland
in touch, headway over 2f out, edged right and led final 75 yards, ran on well
Injaaz
176- Form 401200-
- Age 5
- Weight 8-4
- Trainer J L Dunlop
- Jockey Pat Eddery
always outpaced, never on terms
- Form 02/000-0
- Age 7
- Weight 8-4
- Trainer B McMahon
- Jockey Willie Supple
chased leaders, not much room 3f out and over 2f out, ridden and soon weakened
In depth
Verdict
The 3:15 sees Repertory try to defy topweight after his seasonal second to Olivia Grace at Nottingham. That was not a bad effort considering that he was conceding 19lbs to the winner and a big run is on the cards. However, this much travelled performer would benefit from a bit of rain, and dangers such as Peruvian Chief and Fromsong lurk down the handicap. Off 8st 4lbs, Injaaz must also be considered. Last season, John Dunlop's mare was only beaten a short-head by Halmahera in the Portland after scoring over six furlongs at Goodwood. Although beaten on her last two starts, she would have a major say if spot on, and as the stable are flying at present, there is no reason to think that she will not be.