Racecards
14:35 Newbury
Renault Trafic Van Maiden Stakes (Class D)
- 12 Runners
- Distance: 7f
- Going: Good to Firm
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer M P Tregoning
- Jockey Willie Supple
held up in touch, ridden approaching 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
Almond Beach
15- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer B J Meehan
- Jockey M Tebbutt
prominent tracking leaders, ridden approaching 2f out, every chance approaching final furlong, weakened well inside final furlong
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer Sir Michael Stoute
- Jockey Johnny Murtagh
held up towards rear, pushed along and edged left 3f out, not much room over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, never nearer
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer J L Dunlop
- Jockey S Sanders
held up, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
very slowly into stride, always behind, tailed off
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer B W Hills
- Jockey Michael Hills
joined leader after 1f, pushed along 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
- Form 3
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer R Hannon
- Jockey Dane O'Neill
led 1f, stayed prominent, ridden to lead approaching final furlong, ran on well
Impersonator
36- Form 3
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer J L Dunlop
- Jockey Pat Eddery
slowly into stride, soon tracking leaders, ridden 3f out, eased when beaten well over 1f out
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer B W Hills
- Jockey Richard Hughes
slowly into stride, held up, ridden over 2f out, some headway inside final furlong, never dangerous
- Form 04
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer P & O Cole
- Jockey Kieren Fallon
mid-division, pushed along and outpaced 3f out, headway approaching final furlong, ran on inside final furlong, not trouble winner
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer M P Tregoning
- Jockey M Dwyer
led after 1f, ridden over 2f out, wandered and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
Bond Royale
54- Age 2
- Weight 8-9
- Trainer B Smart
- Jockey Paul Eddery
held up, headway well over 1f out, weakened final furlong
In depth
Verdict
Richard Hannon has strength in depth in the juvenile department this term and High Accolade may soon be adding to the tally following a pleasing introduction over course and distance earlier in the month. Impersonator is related to middle-distance winner In Disguise and shaped as though he'd appreciate the extra furlong when a strong finishing third over 6f on his debut here last month. With the Barry Hills yard back in top form, the well-connected Risk Taker (from the same family as Oaks heroine Reams Of Verse) should be noted in the market.