Racecards
15:25 Newmarket
Williamhill.co.uk Stakes (Showcase Handicap) (Class C) (Class C)
- 25 Runners
- Distance: 7f
- Going: Good to Firm
- Form 4411-
- Age 3
- Weight 9-7
- Trainer J L Dunlop
- Jockey Pat Eddery
raced far side, chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong
Jakeal (IRE)
206- Form 312201-
- Age 3
- Weight 9-6
- Trainer N Tinkler
- Jockey Johnny Murtagh
raced alone stand side, prominent until ridden and weakened over 2f out
- Form 12400-0
- Age 3
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer B J Meehan
- Jockey Kieren Fallon
raced far side, always towards rear
Historic Treble
181- Form 422102-
- Age 3
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer B Hanbury
- Jockey Michael Hills
raced centre, held up, headway over 1f out, ridden and ran on well final furlong, nearest finish
Pic Up Sticks
171- Form 203213-
- Age 3
- Weight 9-2
- Trainer M R Channon
- Jockey S J Drowne
raced centre, chased leaders, ridden and headway over 1f out, not clear run inside final furlong, ran on close home
- Form 306001-
- Age 3
- Weight 9-1
- Trainer J D Bethell
- Jockey K Darley
raced far side, overall leader, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, soon weakened
- Form 10040-0
- Age 3
- Weight 8-12
raced far side, mid-division, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out, soon eased
- Form 00110-
- Age 3
- Weight 8-12
- Trainer P & O Cole
- Jockey J P Spencer
raced far side, towards rear, snatched up over 2f out, never dangerous soon after
Prince Hector
164- Form 41-
- Age 3
- Weight 8-12
- Trainer Mrs A Perrett
- Jockey T Quinn
raced centre, slowly into stride, soon ridden, kept on under pressure final furlong, never nearer
Macaw (IRE)
13- Form 422-0
- Age 3
- Weight 8-10
- Trainer J S Goldie
- Jockey Tony Culhane
led centre, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
- Form 032-211
- Age 3
- Weight 8-10
- Trainer C & M Johnston
- Jockey K Dalgleish
raced far side, towards rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, not clear run inside final furlong, driven and ran on close home
- Form 00-3
- Age 3
- Weight 8-9
- Trainer B J Meehan
- Jockey P J Smullen
raced centre, mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
- Form 3-11050
- Age 3
- Weight 8-8
raced far side, mid-division, never nearer
- Form 423-5
- Age 3
- Weight 8-7
raced far side, held up and keen, ridden and headway when not clear run from 2f out, never able to challenge
Bon Marche
60- Form 0100-22
- Age 3
- Weight 8-7
- Trainer A P Jarvis
- Jockey F Norton
raced far side, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
Measure Up
15- Form 045-3
- Age 3
- Weight 8-6
- Trainer M L W Bell
- Jockey M Fenton
raced centre, raced keen tracking leaders, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
Moten Swing
17- Form 4014-3
- Age 3
- Weight 8-6
- Trainer R Hannon
- Jockey Dane O'Neill
raced centre, with leader, ridden over 2f out, edged right and led inside final furlong, driven out
- Form 05310-0
- Age 3
- Weight 8-5
- Trainer N P Littmoden
- Jockey I Mongan
raced far side, held up, always behind
Raybaan (IRE)
215- Form 32210-
- Age 3
- Weight 8-5
- Trainer M Tompkins
- Jockey Ted Durcan
raced centre, held up towards rear, never nearer
Totem Pole
25- Form 00-3
- Age 3
- Weight 8-3
- Trainer B W Hills
- Jockey Willie Supple
raced centre, never better than mid-division
Sennen Cove
14- Form 000-0
- Age 3
- Weight 8-2
- Trainer H Morrison
- Jockey J Mackay
raced far side, towards rear, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, not trouble leaders
Casta Diva (IRE)
196- Form 03016-
- Age 3
- Weight 8-2
raced far side, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, not reach leaders
- Form 0050-
- Age 3
- Weight 8-0
- Trainer G C Bravery
- Jockey Gary Bardwell
raced far side, mid-division, ridden halfway, weakened over 2f out
In depth
Verdict
A highly competitive Showcase Handicap, but Moten Swing is definitely one for the shortlist. The jockey bookings suggest he is the pick of Richard Hannon's trio, and his third at Kempton on his reappearance was a very pleasing effort which suggests he is more than capable of a bold show here. Despite topweight, Eastern Image will have his supporters. Winner at Pontefract and Redcar on his last two starts, he looks to have scope but there is a slight doubt as to whether he will be as effective on this quicker surface. Ballybunion won here last year and will not mind fast ground. Paul Cole has a good record at this meeting and the booking of Jamie Spencer catches the eye. Pentecost and Historic Treble are others to consider, but a bigger threat could be Prince Hector, who won his made a shade cosily over course and distance and may be starting the season on a favourable mark.