Racecards
15:55 Newcastle
Doncaster Bloodstock Sales Mares Open Nh Flat (qualifier) (Class 6)
- 15 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Soft
- Surface: Turf
- £2,500 added
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer J & S Quinn
- Jockey G Lee
mid-division on inside, headway 6f out, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, stayed on under pressure to chase winner, inside final furlong, no impression
- Form F21-26
- Age 6
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer Mrs L B Normile
- Jockey N Mulholland
chased leaders to over 5f out, soon behind, tailed off
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer J Howard Johnson
- Jockey P J Brennan
raced keenly, tracked leaders, smooth headway 4f out, ridden and weakened over 2f out
Flora May
75- Form 3
- Age 6
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer J Parkinson & S Smith
- Jockey A R Adams
made all, hard pressed over 3f out, driven and stayed on well final furlong
- Age 6
- Weight 11-2
chased leaders to 5f out, soon weakened
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer D McCain Jnr
- Jockey Stephen Craine
behind until driven, kept on final 3f, never near leaders
- Age 6
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer S J Marshall
- Jockey M J McAlister
raced keenly with winner, lost place 5f out, weakened 3f out
- Form 46
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer Miss Lucinda V Russell
- Jockey P Buchanan
mid-division, ridden to chase leaders over 3f out, kept on same pace
- Form 7-02
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer D W Whillans
- Jockey G Whillans
in touch, headway to challenge over 3f out, ridden and every chance, no extra final furlong
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer J M Jefferson
- Jockey F King
raced wide and in touch, lost place 5f out, soon weakened
- Form 3
- Age 4
- Weight 10-5
mid-division, headway 4f out, ridden and chased leaders over 2f out, kept on same pace
- Age 4
- Weight 10-5
- Trainer M & D Easterby
- Jockey Mr T Greenall
behind, headway over 3f out, soon ridden, stayed on under pressure to go 3rd inside final furlong, nearest finish
- Age 4
- Weight 10-5
- Trainer Mrs A Hamilton
- Jockey P Aspell
in rear, struggling half way, never dangerous
In depth
Verdict
Chief Confidant gets the vote in a competitive finale with Flora May and Briery Breeze also considered. The selection is a well-related newcomer and anything Howard Johnson and Graham Wylie send to post in these type of events has to respected. Her dam won in this sphere and if the market speaks in her favour then it should pay to take the hint. Briery Breeze showed promise when she finished in mid-division behind Valentines Lady in a decent race at Wetherby on her debut. However, her dam showed poor form in bumpers and although she should improve, she is probably one to take on today. Flora May stayed-on well after being outpaced on her debut at Hexham and she could go well with the stable conditional jockey taking off a handy 10lbs. However, she may need a stiffer test of stamina to be seen at her best. Diavoleria hails from a shrewd yard and could be worth a look in the market, but for the winner we are happy to return to Chief Confidant.
Formwatch
Brook No Argument Alderbrook mare, half-sister to numerous winners up to 1m3f.
Champagne Only (IRE) 3-1 (10-2) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, 6th of 9, 16l behind Jim The Gent (10-12) at Perth 2m nhf (6) gf in Jul.
Chief Confidant (IRE) Oscar mare out of bumper winner Royal Greenwood.
Flora May 9-1 (10-7) In touch, outpaced 5f out, rallied 2f out, kept on, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 17, 6l behind Issaquah (10-9) at Hexham 2m mrs nhf (5) gs in Nov.
Just Smokie Cloudings filly, half-sister to winning hurdler/chaser Paxford Jack.
Well Disguised (IRE) 14-1 (9-13) Mid-division, ridden and headway to chase leaders 3f out, one pace over 1f out, 2nd of 13, 8l behind Nodform William (11-2) at Musselburgh 2m mdn nhf (6) gd in Nov.
Youamazeme Kayf Tara mare, half-sister to bumper winner Danyerman & winning hurdler Dunroyal Lad.
Cute N You Know It 40-1 (10-9) In touch, ridden and headway over 3f out, stayed on, 3rd of 12, 15l behind Theatre Girl (10-12) at Wetherby 1m 6f mrs nhf (6) hvy.