Racecards
15:40 Newmarket
Heathavon Stud E.B.F. Maiden Fillies' Stakes
- 12 Runners
- Distance: 6f
- Going: Good to Soft
- Surface: Turf
- Age 2
- Weight 8-11
- Trainer G A Butler
- Jockey J F Egan
unruly in stalls, slowly into stride, always in rear
- Age 2
- Weight 8-11
- Trainer J & T Gosden
- Jockey J Fortune
held up, ridden and short of room over 1f out, ran on final furlong, never near leaders
Gilt Linked
22- Form 40
- Age 2
- Weight 8-11
led, 6 lengths clear 4f out, ridden, headed over 1f out, soon weakened
- Form 9
- Age 2
- Weight 8-11
- Trainer R Hannon
- Jockey Richard Hughes
chased leader 2f, remained close-up, ridden over 2f out, weakened, hung left approaching final furlong
- Age 2
- Weight 8-11
- Trainer B W Hills
- Jockey Michael Hills
dwelt, mid-division, pushed along 2f out, kept on one pace
- Age 2
- Weight 8-11
- Trainer M L W Bell
- Jockey Johnny Murtagh
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, edge right over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
- Age 2
- Weight 8-11
- Trainer E A L Dunlop
- Jockey R Hills
chased leader after 2f, led over 1f out, ridden, edged right final furlong
Ribh
16- Form 4
- Age 2
- Weight 8-11
- Trainer C E Brittain
- Jockey Kerrin McEvoy
dwelt, outpaced halfway, ridden, headway over 1f out, ran on to take 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner
- Age 2
- Weight 8-11
- Trainer M R Channon
- Jockey Ted Durcan
chased leaders, reminders after 2f, no impression when hampered approaching final furlong
- Age 2
- Weight 8-11
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
- Age 2
- Weight 8-11
- Trainer B J Meehan
- Jockey J F McDonald
slowly into stride, outpaced over 4f out, ridden, stayed on final furlong, never dangerous
In depth
Verdict
Not much to go on, but, as those with experience do not look anything out of the ordinary, a chance is taken with the well-bred newcomer Beauty Bright, who is related to several precocious types on her dam's side. Silca's Sister and Nidhaal appeal on pedigree as others to watch out for in the betting, while Nantyglo, like a few of the rest, is bred for further and is worth noting in running for future reference. Nidhaal may also need further in time but, as dam won at this trip as a juvenile, she is not unfeasible to think that she can go well at the first time of asking. Silca's Beauty is a sister to Golden Silca, who was such a consistent type for Mick Channon. She will be in the thick of it if she has inherited any of the battling qualities of her sibling, so watch the market where she is concerned. However, Beauty Bright makes the most appeal at this stage, as she had several opportunities to make her debut back home in Ireland. Aidan O'Brien would not be sending her to Newmarket were he not confident of a big run. So the hint is taken with the Danehill filly here.
Formwatch
Best Double Compton Place filly, half-sister to 5f winner Best Lead and winning miler Best Game.
Choir Practice Benny The Dip filly out of 7f winner Choirgirl.
Gilt Linked 12-1 (8-10) Slowly away, behind, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, 15th of 17, 11l behind Flashy Wings (8-10) at York 5f 2yo fll Grp 2 (1) gf in Jun.
Lady Livius (IRE) 20-1 (8-11) Chased leaders to 2f out, weakened, 9th of 19, 15l behind Queen of Fire (8-8) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn fll (4) gf in Jun.
Namu Mujahid filly out of a moderate maiden.
Nantyglo Mark of Esteem filly out of 1m2f winner Bright Halo.
Nidhaal (IRE) Observatory filly out of 6f winner Jeed.
Ribh 9-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, soon close up, hung left from 3f out, outpaced 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 5, 12l behind Zavone (9-0) at Newbury 5f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jun.
Silca's Sister Inchinor filly, full sister to the very useful Golden Silca.
Spectacular Show (IRE) Spectrum filly out of 7f & 1m winner Stage Presence.
Stage Flight In The Wings filly out of a lightly-raced mare.
The Lady Caster 50-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 3l behind Forces Sweetheart (8-8) at Lingfield 5f 2yo fll mdn aut (6) gf in Jun.
Beauty Bright (IRE) Danehill filly out of smart sprinter Dietrich.
Smitten Kitten 6-1 (8-11) Chased winner 5f, 8th of 11, 5l behind Titian Saga (8-11) at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn fll (5) gf in Jun.
Sophie'jo 40-1 (8-4) Held up, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, not pace to challenge, 4th of 10, 3 1/2l behind West of Amarillo (9-0) at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.