Racecards
15:00 Newcastle
Totesport 0800 221 221 Maiden Stakes (Class 5)
- 15 Runners
- Distance: 5f
- Going: Good to Firm, Good in places
- Surface: Turf
- Form 4605-07
- Age 6
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 40
- Trainer F Watson
- Jockey P Mulrennan
chased leaders far side, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
- Form 063908
- Age 4
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 53
- Trainer Mrs K Walton
- Jockey J Fanning
chased leaders stand side group, ridden over 2f out, one pace and no impresssion final furlong
Montana
7- Form 0-93302
- Age 5
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 50
- Trainer J L Spearing
- Jockey Adrian Nicholls
mid-division stand side group, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on to chase winner well inside final furlong
Sokoke
69- Form 870-800
- Age 4
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 45
- Trainer D A Nolan
- Jockey D McGaffin
led far side group, ridden halfway, weakening and no chance with stand side group final furlong
- Form 574739
- Age 3
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 54
- Trainer Mrs L Stubbs
- Jockey Kristin Stubbs
towards rear stand side group, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous
- Form 242060
- Age 3
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 62
- Trainer G A Butler
- Jockey P Hanagan
in touch stand side group, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
- Form 22942-5
- Age 3
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 73
chased leaders stand side group, ridden over 2f out, one pace no impression final furlong
- Form 369442
- Age 4
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 50
- Trainer C W Fairhurst
- Jockey Leanne Kershaw
chased leaders stand side group, ridden over 2f out, one pace inside final furlong
Amira
17- Form 5256
- Age 3
- Weight 8-8
- Official Rating 58
- Trainer B W Hills
- Jockey Michael Hills
made all stand side group, ridden over 1f out, kept on well
Chalmaty
10- Age 3
- Weight 8-8
- Trainer D Thompson
- Jockey P Fessey
bumped start, mid-division standside group, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
- Form 2497-80
- Age 3
- Weight 8-8
- Official Rating 45
- Trainer Miss A Stokell
- Jockey Ann Stokell
slowly away, always behind
- Form 47
- Age 3
- Weight 8-8
- Trainer Miss L A Perratt
- Jockey R Ffrench
behind stand side group, ridden over 2f out, stayed on over 1f out, no impression
- Form 087709
- Age 3
- Weight 8-8
- Official Rating 42
- Trainer A Crook
- Jockey T Hamilton
chased leader far side group, soon driven along, weakened over 1f out
- Age 3
- Weight 8-8
- Trainer I W McInnes
- Jockey P Mathers
towards rear stand side group, never dangerous
In depth
Verdict
Cape Unknown has claims on the pick of his form but Gerard Butler's gelding has become expensive to follow in similar company to this and preference is for Chiselled, who gets the vote ahead of Yorke's Folly. The last mentioned is a long-standing maiden but seemingly showed improved form when chasing home Sir Sandrovitch in a course and distance handicap last month and, in a race as weak as this, has to be respected. The Barry Hills-trained Amira is probably less exposed than most of these and cannot be completely dismissed, while Beverley Beau can be given a chance on some of his form but has proven to be frustrating of late. Mystical Ayr is open to improvement after just two starts and is another to consider along with John Spearing's Montana but the vote goes to Karl Burke's Chiselled, who has shown enough in similar contests to suggest that he should be more than capable of beating his rivals today.
Formwatch
Attila The Hun 100-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 7th of 18, 8l behind Anchor Date (8-11) at Thirsk 6f mdn stk (5) gf.
Briery Lane (IRE) 40-1 (9-1) In touch far side, ridden over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 8th of 20, 3 1/2l behind Fairgame Man (8-6) at Newcastle 6f app hcp (6) gf in Aug.
Montana 15-2 (9-1) Always in touch, ridden 2f out, headway approaching final furlong, no extra when challenged winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 20, nk behind Ballybunion (9-7) at Chepstow 5f hcp (6) gd in Aug.
Sokoke 100-1 (8-1) Mid-division, ridden from halfway, soon beaten, 10th of 11, 9l behind Dizzy In The Head (9-3) at Hamilton 5f hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Beverley Beau 16-1 (8-11) Chased stands' side leaders, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, 9th of 14, 5l behind Valiant Romeo (9-1) at Folkestone 5f hcp (6) gf in Aug.
Cape Unknown (USA) 20-1 (9-3) Prominent, weakened 2f out, 11th of 13, 7l behind Dance To The Blues (8-3) at Brighton 5f hcp (6) frm in Aug.
Chiselled (IRE) 4-1 (9-0) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home, 5th of 11, 3l behind Born For Dancing (8-9) at Beverley 5f mdn stk (5) gs in Aug.
Yorke's Folly (USA) 14-1 (7-7) In touch far side, effort over 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, 2nd of 19, 1/2l behind Sir Sandrovitch (8-10) at Newcastle 5f hcp (6) gf in Aug.
Amira 7-2 (8-11) In touch, ridden over 2f out, no impression on leaders and weakened over 1f out, 6th of 7, 13l behind Perfect Solution (8-11) at Salisbury 6f mdn fll (5) gs in Aug.
Chalmaty 100-1 (8-9) Chased leaders to halfway stand side, last of 16, well behind Great Britain (9-0) at Newcastle 7f mdn stk (5) gf in Aug.
Lady Luisa (IRE) 150-1 (8-9) Always in rear division, tailed off over 2f out, last of 10, well behind Holiday Camp (9-0) at Pontefract 1m 3yo mdn (5) gf in Jul.
Mystical Ayr (IRE) 20-1 (8-4) Towards rear ans soon pushed along, effort over 2f out, no impression, 7th of 11, 11l behind Born For Dancing (8-9) at Beverley 5f mdn stk (5) gs in Aug.
Ochil Hills Dancer (IRE) 100-1 (7-9) Chased leaders to halfway, last of 9, 7l behind Elvina (8-0) at Thirsk 5f app fll hcp (5) gf in Aug.
The Keep 150-1 (8-7) Always behind, 12th of 13, 16l behind Ahdaaf (9-0) at Thirsk 7f mdn fll (4) gd in Jul.
West Beck Lily 50-1 (8-9) Started slowly, outpaced, last of 11, 41l behind Limonia (8-10) at W'hampton 6f 3yo mdn aut (6) pol in Jul.