Racecards
13:10 Newmarket
Beech House Stud E.B.F. Maiden Stakes (Class D)
- 23 Runners
- Distance: 7f
- Going: Good to Firm
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer W J Haggas
- Jockey O Urbina
held up, headway 3f out, stayed on final furlong, nearest finish
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer M A Jarvis
- Jockey P Robinson
dwelt, keen, headway over 5f out, ridden and weakened 2f out
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer R Johnson Houghton
- Jockey Adrian Nicholls
slowly into stride, towards rear, never nearer
Gravardlax
13- Form 4
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer B J Meehan
- Jockey Pat Eddery
tracked leader, ridden and every chance from over 1f out, ran on
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer M P Tregoning
- Jockey R Hills
tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace
Moscow Times
128- Form 6
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer D R C Elsworth
- Jockey N Mackay
held up, headway over 2f out, stayed on, never nearer
- Form 2
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer P & O Cole
- Jockey L Dettori
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer E A L Dunlop
- Jockey D Holland
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, kept on same pace
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
slowly into stride, towards rear, never dangerous
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer J & T Gosden
- Jockey Richard Hughes
in touch, ridden over 2f out, stayed on
- Age 2
- Weight 8-9
- Trainer Sir Michael Stoute
- Jockey Kieren Fallon
slowly into stride, soon outpaced, ran green
- Age 2
- Weight 8-9
- Trainer Mrs L Pearce
- Jockey R Price
chased leaders, ridden 5f out, weakened 3f out
- Age 2
- Weight 8-9
- Trainer E A L Dunlop
- Jockey E Ahern
held up, headway 3f out, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
- Age 2
- Weight 8-9
- Trainer B W Hills
- Jockey Michael Hills
held up, headway and edged right over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on
- Age 2
- Weight 8-9
- Trainer Mrs A Perrett
- Jockey Mick Kinane
in touch, ridden over 2f out, hampered over 1f out, kept on one pace
- Age 2
- Weight 8-9
- Trainer J Toller
- Jockey Dale Gibson
slowly into stride, soon chased leaders, soon ridden, weakened halfway
In depth
Verdict
This race has produced the likes of Millennium Dragon and Malhub in recent years and the first handful home are usually worth following. This year's running will probably be no exception and proceedings should be viewed with an eye to the future. However, with a high draw in his favour, Gravardlax just edges the vote of those with previous experience and the son of Salse is marginally preferred to Mr Tambourine Man out of those with previous experience - whilst Pivotal colt Strider is obviously one to monitor for support as he represents last season's winning trainer and jockey pairing in this event. Secret Charm, a half-sister to the high-class Relish The Thought, is another to look out for in the betting, but with experience and a good draw on his side, Gravardlax is the one to side with here. He is bred to appreciate a little further in time but his debut run at Yarmouth was a most encouraging debut and, with Pat Eddery booked for the ride, he can strike for his in-form yard.