Racecards
21:20 Ripon
Kirkgate Maiden Stakes (Class D)
- 8 Runners
- Distance: 1m
- Going: Good, Good to Firm in places
Infra Red
13- Form 0-5
- Age 3
- Weight 8-12
- Trainer C Grant
- Jockey Willie Supple
prominent, ridden over 4f out, weakened final 2f
- Form 0-0
- Age 3
- Weight 8-12
- Trainer B W Hills
- Jockey Tony Culhane
made all, ridden over 2f out, stayed on well final furlong
- Form 22-00
- Age 3
- Weight 8-12
- Trainer Sir H R A Cecil
- Jockey W Ryan
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, not quicken final furlong
Bergerac Pie
48- Age 3
- Weight 8-7
- Trainer R Hollinshead
- Jockey Graham Gibbons
tracked winner and keen, ridden 3f out, kept on final furlong, no impression
- Form 00
- Age 3
- Weight 8-7
- Trainer T D Barron
- Jockey D Mernagh
slowly into stride, towards rear, effort 4f out, never dangerous
Pure Miracle
339- Form 0-
- Age 3
- Weight 8-7
towards rear and keen, ridden 3f out, no impression final 2f
- Form 0-
- Age 3
- Weight 8-7
- Trainer M A Barnes
- Jockey O Pears
slowly into stride, held up, ridden and headway over 3f out, no impression final 2f
In depth
Verdict
Sting Like A Bee ran in some good company last season but has failed to recreate that juvenile form this season. However this is weak company and with his stable in good form any improvement could be good enough here. Lahberhorn is another well-bred type from a leading stable and while he remains the only probable danger to the favourite, he has looked a difficult ride so far and cannot be backed with any confidence.