Racecards
20:40 Newmarket
European Breeders Fund Classified Stakes (Class C)
- 4 Runners
- Distance: 1m
- Going: Good to Firm
1(2)
Magnifico
21
7/4
- Form 01
- Age 3
- Weight 9-7
- Trainer Sir Michael Stoute
- Jockey Kieren Fallon
in touch, impvd over 2f out, ridden over 1f out & edged left, drvn to lead ins fnl furlong, ran on
2(4)
10/3
- Form 51-0
- Age 3
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer J L Dunlop
- Jockey T Quinn
held up last, pushed along 3f out, no impression
3(1)
Grey Pearl
14
6/1
- Form 04-106
- Age 3
- Weight 8-13
- Trainer Miss Gay Kelleway
- Jockey S Sanders
led, driven over 1f out, headed ins fnl furlong, no extra
4(3)
15/8
- Form 321-00
- Age 3
- Weight 8-12
- Trainer M L W Bell
- Jockey Richard Hughes
tracked leader, ridden over 1f out, not qckn ins fnl furlong
In depth
Verdict
Magnifico settled a lot better at Nottingham last time and ran on to register a very comfortable victory in the end. He has the scope to overcome a penalty and can go in again - probably at the main expense of Krugerrand, who has not really set the world alight as yet.