Racecards
15:55 Sandown Park
Doubleprint Rated Stakes (Showcase Handicap) (Class B)
- 9 Runners
- Distance: 1m 14y
- Going: Good, Good to Firm in places
- Form 0403-11
- Age 4
- Weight 9-8
- Trainer M A Jarvis
- Jockey P Robinson
took keen hold and reluctant leader, 3 lengths clear over 3f out, headed final furlong, soon ridden and not quicken
- Form 2/251-60
- Age 5
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer H & R Charlton
- Jockey Pat Eddery
soon chasing leader to approaching 2f out, soon weakened
- Form 21/063-3
- Age 4
- Weight 9-1
- Trainer R M H Cowell
- Jockey L Dettori
dwelt, soon close up, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
Calcutta
19- Form 145-004
- Age 6
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer B W Hills
- Jockey Michael Hills
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, one pace final furlong
- Form 050-414
- Age 5
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer I Semple
- Jockey Richard Hughes
held up, good headway 2f out, ridden to lead final furlong, hard driven and held on well close home
- Form 61-10
- Age 4
- Weight 8-13
in touch, not much room and lost momentum well over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on strongly close home
Lord Jim (IRE)
348- Form 0345/10-
- Age 10
- Weight 8-13
- Trainer G A Butler
- Jockey E Ahern
always outpaced in rear
- Form 400-001
- Age 4
- Weight 8-8
- Trainer R Hannon
- Jockey P Fitzsimons
held up, hard ridden 2f out, one pace
Muchea
9- Form 000202
- Age 8
- Weight 8-8
- Trainer M R Channon
- Jockey J P Spencer
held up, effort 2f out, ran on well close home
In depth
Verdict
Kelburne, who didn't have the race run to suit last time, may not be suited by the drop in trip, while Calcutta is normally one to oppose, rather than back. Putra Pekan, a classy performer, has plenty on his plate and is not certain to confirm the form with Muchea on these terms. My Lucy Locket has more too do under her penalty. French import Crystal Castle, has no easy task on his debut in this country, but must be noted if the market speaks in his favour. The vote goes to Heretic, a half-brother to the useful Warningford, who improved with age.