Racecards
17:50 Newmarket
Elms Cambridge Median Auction Maiden Stakes (Class 5)
- 8 Runners
- Distance: 5f
- Going: Good to Firm
- Surface: Turf
- £5,000 added
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer Mrs C A Dunnett
- Jockey J F Egan
slowly into stride, in rear, ridden and some headway halfway, never dangerous
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer M L W Bell
- Jockey Hayley Turner
keen, disputed lead, led over 3f out, ridden 2f out, headed 1f out, one pace
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer P W Chapple-Hyam
- Jockey A McCarthy
dwelt, soon chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened approaching final furlong
- Form 9
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer S A Callaghan
- Jockey P Cosgrave
led, headed over 3f out, ridden halfway, weakened quickly over 1f out
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer P & O Cole
- Jockey T Quinn
bumped start, soon pushed along in rear, never troubled leaders
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer R Hannon
- Jockey Richard Hughes
chased leaders, shaken up to lead 1f out, ran on strongly
Barbee (IRE)
15- Form 3
- Age 2
- Weight 8-12
- Trainer E A L Dunlop
- Jockey S Sanders
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, one pace from over 1f out
In depth
Verdict
Brae Hill is fancied to make a winning debut; possibly at the main expense of Countrywide City and Herring Senior. The last named represents an in-form yard and, as a half-brother to useful 10-furlong horse Zain, he should come into his own over slightly further. Paul Cole has done well with his two-year-olds this season and this fellow is one to seriously monitor in the betting. Countrywide City - a half-sister to the speedy Damalis - is a nicely-bred type and is another to keep tabs on for future reference. However, Peter Chapple-Hyam's youngsters have needed a run so far this term, so he may be best watched on this occasion. Barbee and Elusive Ronnie showed little on their respective debuts, therefore, the vote goes to Brae Hill, who should be suited by the trip and, as Michael Bell is chasing a 100% record with his youngsters this season, he can be expected to be cherry ripe for this introduction. The son of Fath will be the fifth juvenile sent out by the Newmarket handler and he would be dangerous to underestimate while the yard is in such good form.
Formwatch
Bold Hawk Mujahid colt, half-brother to winning sprinters Mr Malarkey and Maritun Lad.
Brae Hill (IRE) Fath colt, half-brother to numerous winners from 6f-1m.
Countrywide City (IRE) Elusive City colt out of a lightly-raced mare.
Elusive Ronnie (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Held up and behind, mid-division, lost place 2f out, soon beaten, 9th of 10, 13l behind Shampagne (9-3) at Kempton 5f 2yo mdn (4) pol.
Herring Senior (IRE) Kheleyf colt, half-brother to 1m2f winner Zain.
Prolific (IRE) Compton Place colt, half-brother to winning sprinter Deal Breaker.
Balladiene (IRE) Noverre filly out of a moderate racemare.
Barbee (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Pushed along in rear, raced wide, headway over 2f out, soon hung right, ridden and every chance over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 6, 5l behind White Shift (8-12) at Great Leighs 5f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Apr.