Racecards
14:40 Newbury
Bloor Homes Spring Cup Heritage Handicap (str) (Class 2)
- 25 Runners
- Distance: 1m
- Going: Good, Good to Soft in places
- Surface: Turf
- Form 10009-8
- Age 8
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 106
- Trainer J D Bethell
- Jockey A Munro
in touch main group, ridden 3f out, weakened over 2f out
- Form 20/0300-
- Age 7
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 102
always rear of far side group, well behind final 2f
- Form 3-75132
- Age 5
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 102
- Trainer C E Brittain
- Jockey R L Moore
mid-division to rear in main group, hard ridden and beaten 2f out
- Form 249-449
- Age 7
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 102
- Trainer Mrs A J Perrett
- Jockey O Peslier
prominent in main group, ridden to lead and overall leader over 1f out, kept on under pressure until caught final 75 yards
- Form 117105-
- Age 7
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 102
chased far side leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
- Form 47378-1
- Age 6
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 101
- Trainer J & S Quinn
- Jockey Graham Gibbons
held up towards rear of main group, stayed on final furlong, never going pace to reach leaders
Wise Dennis
218- Form 106858-
- Age 4
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 100
- Trainer A P Jarvis
- Jockey Kieren Fallon
held up rear of main group, driven along 2f out, stayed on final furlong
- Form 820100-
- Age 5
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 98
- Trainer H & R Charlton
- Jockey S J Drowne
keen hold, held up mid-division of main group, headway over 1f out, ridden and ran on well final furlong, not reach leaders
- Form 73485-0
- Age 4
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 96
- Trainer J & S Quinn
- Jockey L P Keniry
chased far side leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
- Form 46641-0
- Age 6
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer E S McMahon
- Jockey M Fenton
prominent in main group, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out
- Form 7061-20
- Age 5
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 95
close up in main group, ridden 2f out, kept on under pressure final furlong
- Form 0070-13
- Age 4
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 94
- Trainer M R Channon
- Jockey T Quinn
raced far side, tracked leaders, ridden to lead that group for 1f out, no chance with main group
- Form 1/10840-
- Age 5
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 94
- Trainer Pat Eddery
- Jockey Paul Eddery
pulled hard, steadied rear of main group, good headway on stands rail and hung left over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong
- Form 68006-0
- Age 7
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 93
- Trainer D Nicholls
- Jockey S Hitchcott
led main group, ridden 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
- Form 55235-8
- Age 10
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 92
- Trainer B W Hills
- Jockey Michael Hills
held up in rear of main group, kept on final furlong, no chance
- Form 16-2224
- Age 5
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 91
- Trainer R Hannon
- Jockey Richard Hughes
in touch main group, good headway over 1f out, strong challenge final furlong, finished well
- Form 951502-
- Age 4
- Weight 8-7
- Official Rating 89
- Trainer M L W Bell
- Jockey Hayley Turner
held up towards rear in main group, hard ridden and no impression 2f out
- Form 09784-5
- Age 6
- Weight 8-7
- Official Rating 89
- Trainer J Akehurst
- Jockey P Doe
chased far side leader, led that group over 3f out until hung right and headed over 1f out, weakened
- Form 21552-9
- Age 4
- Weight 8-7
- Official Rating 89
- Trainer C G Cox
- Jockey P Robinson
led far side group to over 3f out, soon behind
- Form 101810-
- Age 4
- Weight 8-6
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer G A Butler
- Jockey A Kirby
always rear of main group
- Form 31/26-4
- Age 4
- Weight 8-6
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer G A Butler
- Jockey N Mackay
held up rear of main group, good headway over 1f out, driven and strong run final furlong, led for 50 yards
Sky Crusader
177- Form 299385-
- Age 4
- Weight 8-6
- Official Rating 88
in touch in main group, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened final furlong
- Form 916060-
- Age 4
- Weight 8-6
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer M H Tompkins
- Jockey Saleem Golam
always rear of main group
Coup d'Etat
28- Form 12040-0
- Age 4
- Weight 8-5
- Official Rating 87
- Trainer J L Dunlop
- Jockey J Mackay
reared start, rear of main group, hard ridden and no impression final 2f
- Form 75583-8
- Age 4
- Weight 8-3
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer M A Buckley
- Jockey R Mullen
always behind in main group
In depth
Verdict
Eden Rock won first time out last term and has to be of interest on his debut for Pat Eddery today but preference is for Blythe Knight, who is taken to confirm Lincoln superiority over Capable Guest. The last mentioned ran as well as could have been expected at Redcar in finishing third behind the selection but a 6lb pull for just over four lengths should not be enough to see him reverse the form. Audience (fifth), Mine (eighth), Dansili Dancer (ninth) and several others behind that day also try to take on John Quinn's six-year-old again but there is no real reason why any of them should reverse running. Clive Brittain's Bahiano has been in good form in Dubai and could be of interest on his return too the UK, while Red Spell has been performing with credit on sand and could be of interest back on turf although he does seem to be a shade high in the weights at present. Gerard Butler's reappearing Prime Number is another worthy of a mention but Blythe Knight showed improved form in the Lincoln and is taken to follow up here.
Formwatch
Mine (IRE) 50-1 (9-7) Mid-division, chased along halfway, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 8th of 30, 11l behind Blythe Knight (8-10) at Redcar 1m hcap (2) sft in Mar.
Desert Fantasy (IRE) 66-1 (9-10) Started slowly, always behind, last of 15, 14l behind Roman Maze (8-4) at Chester 1m hcp (2) gf in Aug.
Bahiano (IRE) 9-2 (8-8) Settled towards rear, ridden 3f out, progress 2f out, stayed on well, just held, 2nd of 11, hd behind Cartography (8-9) at Nad Al Sheba 6f hcp gd in Feb.
Colisay 40-1 (8-12) In touch, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out, 9th of 14, 6l behind Sri Diamond (8-12) at Lingfield 1m 2f Grp 3 (1) pol in Mar.
Ace of Hearts 66-1 (8-13) Raced stands' side, behind, headway over 2f out, soon led group, kept on, no chance with far side, 5th of 30, 7l behind Blue Monday (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 1f hcp (2) sft in Oct.
Blythe Knight (IRE) 22-1 (8-10) Prominent, ridden 2f out, ran on to lead over 1f out, kept on gamely final furlong, won at Redcar 1m hcap (2) sft in Mar beating Royal Island (9-0) by 3/4l, 30 ran.
Wise Dennis 50-1 (8-11) Steadied start, held up, ridden and no chance final 2f, 8th of 10, 9l behind New Seeker (9-0) at Newbury 7f lst stk (1) gf in Sept.
Another Bottle (IRE) 33-1 (9-2) Raced stands' side, held up, never dangerous, 20th of 30, 17l behind Blue Monday (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 1f hcp (2) sft in Oct.
Kings Quay 80-1 (8-10) Towards rear, never dangerous, 28th of 30, 40l behind Blythe Knight (8-10) at Redcar 1m hcap (2) sft in Mar.
El Coto 25-1 (9-1) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, last of 12, 30l behind Fortunate Isle (8-7) at Pontefract 1m hcp 0-95 (3) hvy.
Kamanda Laugh 10-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, effort over 2f out, soon behind, 25th of 30, 37l behind Blythe Knight (8-10) at Redcar 1m hcap (2) sft in Mar.
Capable Guest (IRE) 25-1 (8-9) Held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 30, 4 1/2l behind Blythe Knight (8-10) at Redcar 1m hcap (2) sft in Mar.
Eden Rock (IRE) 11-2jt-fav (9-5) Settled in mid-division, hard ridden and weakened 2f out, 13th of 16, 6l behind Nero's Return (8-11) at Goodwood 1m 1f hcp (2) gf in Sept.
Shot To Fame (USA) 50-1 (8-10) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 14th of 30, 20l behind Blythe Knight (8-10) at Redcar 1m hcap (2) sft in Mar.
Calcutta 40-1 (8-12) In touch, chased leaders halfway, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 9, 17l behind Notnowcato (8-12) at Newmarket 1m 1f Grp 3 (1) gf.
Red Spell (IRE) 7-1 (8-12) Keen, held up, headway 2f out, ridden and not quicken inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 1l behind Sri Diamond (8-12) at Lingfield 1m 2f Grp 3 (1) pol in Mar.
Skidrow 125-1 (8-10) Mid-division, headway over 4f out, ridden and every chance from over 1f out, ran on, 2nd of 17, hd behind Hinterland (8-13) at Haydock 1m hcp (3) gs in Sept.
Audience 33-1 (8-4) Chased leaders, driven along 3f out, ridden and edged left over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 5th of 30, 5l behind Blythe Knight (8-10) at Redcar 1m hcap (2) sft in Mar.
Dansili Dancer 16-1 (8-5) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 30, 12l behind Blythe Knight (8-10) at Redcar 1m hcap (2) sft in Mar.
Prime Number (IRE) 7-1 (8-6) Always in rear division, 11th of 12, 6l behind Ofaraby (9-5) at Goodwood 1m 2f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Oct.
Forgery (IRE) 8-1 (8-7) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, not clear run well over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 2l behind Bravo Maestro (8-9) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-105 (2) pol in Mar.
Sky Crusader 12-1 (8-7) Held up behind, ran on strongly from over 1f out, nearest finish, 5th of 13, 3l behind Border Music (8-9) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-100 (2) pol in Oct.
Diamonds And Dust 20-1 (9-4) Slowly into stride, last and struggling straight, tailed off, 12th of 13, 18l behind Adoration (8-0) at Epsom 1m 1f 3yo hcp (3) gs in Oct.
Coup d'Etat 66-1 (8-3) Towards rear, never dangerous, 19th of 30, 23l behind Blythe Knight (8-10) at Redcar 1m hcap (2) sft in Mar.
Pevensey (IRE) 12-1 (9-4) Mid-division, ridden 4f out, weakened and no chance final 3f, 8th of 11, 24l behind Obrigado (8-13) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.