Racecards
14:50 Nottingham
Wright Brothers Maiden Auction Stakes (Class E)
- 14 Runners
- Distance: 6f 15y
- Going: Good to Firm
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer G C Bravery
- Jockey D Holland
raced stands' side, held up, led over 1f out, soon clear of far side group, ridden and ran on well to lead close home
- Age 2
- Weight 8-9
raced stands' side, always towards rear
- Form 040
- Age 2
- Weight 8-9
- Trainer J A Glover
- Jockey G Duffield
raced stands' side, chased leaders to halfway
- Form 0434
- Age 2
- Weight 8-9
- Trainer B R Millman
- Jockey S J Drowne
raced stands' side, close up, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
- Form 00
- Age 2
- Weight 8-7
raced stands' side, led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened
Davos
15- Form 006
- Age 2
- Weight 8-7
- Trainer N P Littmoden
- Jockey I Mongan
raced stands' side, mid-division, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out
- Age 2
- Weight 8-7
raced stands' side, never on terms
- Age 2
- Weight 8-6
raced far side, led, ridden over 2f out, ran on well, caught close home
- Form 45
- Age 2
- Weight 8-4
- Trainer R M Beckett
- Jockey F Sweeney
raced stands' side, with leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Night Games
25- Age 2
- Weight 8-4
raced far side, chased leader, ridden over 2f out, stayed on well final furlong
- Age 2
- Weight 8-4
- Trainer P Harris
- Jockey Willie Supple
raced stands' side, mid-division, ridden halfway, kept on over 1f out, never dangerous
Kitali (IRE)
30- Form 6U000
- Age 2
- Weight 8-2
- Trainer Mrs P Dutfield
- Jockey S Hitchcott
raced stands' side, slowly into stride, behind, ridden and some headway halfway, never dangerous
- Form 5
- Age 2
- Weight 8-2
- Trainer J Portman
- Jockey K Dalgleish
raced stands' side, slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden halfway, not troubled leaders
In depth
Verdict
Somerset West confirmed earlier promise when a close fourth (clear of remainder) in a nursery off a mark of 76 last time and, with a good draw, can take advantage of the drop in grade. Both Dame de Noche and Lalapaanzi have shown some ability and, being less exposed, are open to plenty of improvement so must be respected while College Song makes plenty of appeal on breeding and should be noted in the market.