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16:45 Nottingham

April Hblb Conditions Stakes (Class C)

  • 9 Runners
  • Distance: 5f 13y
  • Going: Good
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 0m 59.83s
  • 9 Ran
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1
Silk -

Olivia Grace

4/7

    2
    Silk -

    Repertory

    20/1

      3
      Silk -

      Fromsong (IRE)

      12/1

        1(7)
        Silk - Red and Yellow (halved), sleeves reversed, Yellow cap, Red spots

        Repertory

        143
        20/1
        • Form 410014-
        • Age 10
        • Weight 10-0

        led, ridden and headed over 1f out, ran on one paced

        2(4)
        Silk - Emerald Green, White spots, Yellow sleeves, Emerald Green and White striped cap

        Indian Spark

        12
        5/1
        • Form 40050-2
        • Age 9
        • Weight 9-9

        soon outpaced, ran on final furlong, nearest finish

        3(3)
        Silk - N/A

        Dancing Mystery

        158
        66/1
        • Form 266660-
        • Age 9
        • Weight 9-0

        held up in touch, ridden halfway, weakened final furlong

        4(1)
        Silk - Red and Black diamonds, striped sleeves, Red cap

        Emarati's Image

        33
        66/1
        • Form 00100-3
        • Age 5
        • Weight 9-0

        prominent for 2f

        5(5)
        Silk - Cambridge Blue, Purple sleeves, Black cap, Gold spots

        Fromsong (IRE)

        12
        12/1
        • Form 02354-0
        • Age 5
        • Weight 9-0

        chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, no extra towards finish

        6(6)
        Silk - Black and Yellow diamonds, Yellow sleeves, Red cap, Black diamond

        Bali Royal

        184
        20/1
        • Form 300330-
        • Age 5
        • Weight 8-9

        chased leader, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out

        7(2)
        Silk - Red, Beige star, armlets and star on cap

        Bridal White

        27
        500/1
        • Form 00000/0
        • Age 7
        • Weight 8-9

        slow into stride, always behind

        8(9)
        Silk - Pale Blue, Silver braid and tassel on Black cap

        Hufflepuff (IRE)

        165
        8/1
        • Form 010016-
        • Age 4
        • Weight 8-9

        chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out

        9(8)
        Silk - Yellow, Red cross belts, chevrons on sleeves, Yellow cap

        Olivia Grace

        171
        4/7
        • Form 256021-
        • Age 5
        • Weight 8-9

        chased leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on

        In depth

        Verdict

        This is sure to be fast and furious with some real speed merchants in opposition. Repertory has been a grand servant to connections and appears to go on most types of ground. However, he has to shoulder the maximum penalty here and looks to face a stiff task on these terms. Indian Spark comes into this in good nick having been runner-up to the progressive Pickled at Doncaster, despite not having the best of runs. While that form bears the closest inspection, he will do well to confirm the placings with Fromsong, who is 8lbs better off for just over four-lengths. That was Fromsong's first outing since last July, so there is every reason to believe he will find plenty of improvement. The winner of 15 races, Dancing Mystery is another who owes connections nothing. He often ran with credit in the face of some difficult tasks last term, and certainly comes here with place claims. Hufflepuff has speed to burn, but she does need to improve on what she has shown to date, although she does get plenty of weight and isn't one to dismiss lightly. However, the vote goes to Olivia Grace, who was a much improved sprinter last season and ended the year lumping top weight to victory at Ascot. She gets all the allowances here and will be difficult to beat.