Racecards
18:20 Newcastle
Phoenix Security Claiming Stakes (Class 6)
- 7 Runners
- Distance: 7f
- Going: Good to Firm, Firm in places
- Surface: Turf
- £3,400 added
- Form 4175
- Age 2
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 71
- Trainer P C Haslam
- Jockey P Makin
with leader, led 3f out, headed 2f out, weakened over 1f out
- Age 2
- Weight 9-2
- Trainer P C Haslam
- Jockey R Ffrench
went right and dwelt start, in rear and soon outpaced, no impression until kept on over 1f out, never nearer
- Form 6831
- Age 2
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 70
- Trainer Mrs L Stubbs
- Jockey T G McLaughlin
held up, headway on outside 3f out, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong to leave briefly near finish, no extra
- Form 8
- Age 2
- Weight 8-10
- Trainer P C Haslam
- Jockey P Donaghy
chased leaders, headway to challenge 2f out, soon ridden, no extra when inside final furlong
- Form 97854
- Age 2
- Weight 8-6
- Official Rating 50
- Trainer J S Wainwright
- Jockey P McDonald
held up, smooth headway 3f out, led 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on until headed and no extra near finish
Maiwand
15- Form 0890
- Age 2
- Weight 8-0
- Official Rating 39
- Trainer Mrs R Carr
- Jockey S De Sousa
led, headed 3f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out
Go To Dubai
37- Form 54224
- Age 2
- Weight 8-6
- Official Rating 56
- Trainer M & D Easterby
- Jockey J P Sullivan
Nonrunner
In depth
Verdict
Go To Dubai was eight lengths too good for IBMAB when the pair met at Redcar but with the latter having improved beyond his rival since that encounter he gets the vote in this claimer with the unexposed Rescent also on the shortlist after just two starts. Whispered Times is another we should consider here in first time blinkers but his mark suggests the make-up of this race favours the selection who easily landed a similar event on his latest attempt when steeping up to this trip for the first time. The gelding is yet to experience ground this fast but should be fine on it. As should Rescent whose slightly backward step on his second start could be put down to softer conditions. His promising debut when finding just a more experienced runner too good proves this one has ability and he should be making a bold bid. Go To Dubai looks to have a bit to do at the weights but is a likeable type sure to run his race however after such a good win last time we take Ibmab to follow up.
Formwatch
Whispered Times (USA) 8-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, no impression approaching final furlong, 5th of 7, 7l behind Bluie (9-0) at Hamilton 6f 2yo auc hcp (4) gs.
Elie Shore Tobougg filly out of Mitsuki.
Ibmab 11-2 (8-11) Held up, headway 3f out, ridden to lead over 2f out, clear over 1f out, stayed on well, won at Yarmouth 7f 2yo clm (6) gd beating Tanto Quanto (9-11) by 4 1/2l, 15 ran.
Charmaxjoanne 33-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride and always behind, 8th of 9, 14l behind Tarita (9-0) at Beverley 5f 2yo stks (4) gd.
Cygnet Committee (IRE) 100-1 (7-13) Behind, headway 1f out, kept on, 4th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Kapelad Junior (8-11) at Redcar 6f 2yo sll (6) gf.
Rescent 3-1 (8-12) Held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, driven and ran on towards finish, 4th of 7, 4 1/2l behind Ramamara (8-12) at Lingfield 6f 2yo fll sell stks (6) pol.
Maiwand 50-1 (7-12) Always behind, last of 12, 23l behind Whippers Love (9-0) at Beverley 7f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Lord's Seat 50-1 (8-2) Slowly into stride, soon pushed along in rear, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out, last of 7, 16l behind Sands Of Dee (8-8) at Hamilton 6f 2yo clm (6) hvy.
Go To Dubai 6-1 (8-2) Chased leader, ridden 2f out, soon one pace, 4th of 9, 3l behind Jehu (9-7) at Catterick 7f 2yo hcp (5) sft in Jul.