Racecards
15:05 Newbury
Cantor Sport Conditions Stakes (Class B)
- 5 Runners
- Distance: 7f
- Going: Good to Firm
- Form 246-135
- Age 8
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer P & O Cole
- Jockey J Fortune
slowly into stride, soon in touch, ridden over 2f out, switched right over 1f out, one pace
- Form 02-4502
- Age 4
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer R Hannon
- Jockey Pat Eddery
tracked leader, pushed along 3f out, ridden over 2f out, led well over 1f out, strongly challenged and held on well inside final furlong
Umistim
20- Form 10-5664
- Age 5
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer R Hannon
- Jockey Dane O'Neill
tracked leaders, ridden and slightly outpaced well over 1f out, strong challenge inside final furlong, always held
- Form 422202
- Age 4
- Weight 8-11
- Trainer M Blanshard
- Jockey F Sweeney
led, ridden over 2f out, headed well over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
- Form 1-0
- Age 3
- Weight 8-7
- Trainer B W Hills
- Jockey Michael Hills
held up in touch, ridden 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
In depth
Verdict
Prior's Lodge has put up a number of respectable efforts in similar company including when a staying-on second behind Atlantis Prince at Goodwood late last month. However, the drop in trip may not be ideal but stablemate and last year's winner, Umistim, should go close at this level after being outclassed in the top grade this term. Patsy's Double had Granny's Pet behind when caught close home at Chester recently and is weighted to confirm placings but would have preferred more give underfoot.