Racecards
15:10 Ripon
Destiny Racing Club Maiden Stakes (div 2) (Class 5)
- 12 Runners
- Distance: 6f
- Going: Good
- Surface: Turf
- £5,500 added
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer J Howard Johnson
- Jockey T Eaves
in touch, ridden over 2f out, driven and one pace final furlong
Gulf Coast
15- Form 5
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer C & M Johnston
- Jockey J Fanning
led, ridden 2f out, headed approaching final furlong, no extra inside final furlong
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
held up, ridden and switched right over 1f out, stayed on towards finish
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer J D Bethell
- Jockey P Cosgrave
in touch, ridden along halfway, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
held up, headway 2f out, quickened over 1f out, led approaching final furlong, ran on
Lucky Stream
13- Form 7
- Age 2
- Weight 8-12
- Trainer M Brittain
- Jockey P Donaghy
prominent, ridden along halfway, soon beaten
- Age 2
- Weight 8-12
chased leaders, pushed along halfway, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
- Form 5
- Age 2
- Weight 8-12
- Trainer M Brittain
- Jockey D Mernagh
chased leaders, ridden along halfway, weakened over 1f out
In depth
Verdict
Another race that Mark Johnston farms and he saddles Gulf Coast today. His previous run wasn't amazing though and whilst he is entitled to improve considerably, we will take a chance on Montiboli ahead of Apollo Shark. Kevin Ryan won this race last year and looks to have a likely contender in Montiboli today. Bred for speed, this daughter of Bahamian Bounty must have solid claims from what could be a good draw if the rain continues to come. Gulf Coast should come on plenty for his debut when he ran green and was well beaten behind a potentially smart horse in Group Therapy. Apollo Shark and Bollin Guil are two other likely newcomers and the market will help guide, but for the winner we will return to Montiboli.