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16:05 Sandown Park
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- 11 Runners
- Distance: 5f 6y
- Going: Good (G/F plcs back straight round course;Sprint;Good,G/F plcs)
- Surface: Turf
- £8,000 added
- Form 343764
- Age 5
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 78
- Trainer J A Glover
- Jockey W Buick
held up in touch pushed along halfway, never on terms, eased when no chance final furlong
- Form 75-6217
- Age 6
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 77
- Trainer G & J Moore
- Jockey R L Moore
swiched right after start, held up towards rear on rail, ridden along 2f out, beaten when hampered just inside final furlong
- Form 1230-68
- Age 5
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 76
- Trainer J M Bradley
- Jockey Saleem Golam
held up towards rear, pushed along 2f out, never on terms
- Form 6440-32
- Age 4
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 75
- Trainer H Morrison
- Jockey G Baker
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, no impression final furlong
- Form 0080-90
- Age 8
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 75
- Trainer S C Williams
- Jockey Saleem Golam
started slowly, always behind, never on terms
- Form 1-12423
- Age 4
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 73
- Trainer P W D'Arcy
- Jockey Richard Hughes
steadied and switched right start, towards rear, not clear run and switched left over 1f out, switched right to rail entering final furlong, ran on, never threatened leaders
- Form 3/22-171
- Age 4
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 71
- Trainer T E Powell
- Jockey J Fortune
took keen hold, chased winner throughout, ridden over 1f out, no impression on winner final furlong, kept on to hold 2nd
- Form 456170
- Age 6
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 70
pulled hard, prominent on rail, hard ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
- Form 443330-
- Age 5
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 70
- Trainer C F Wall
- Jockey Ted Durcan
mid-division on outside, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never going pace to threaten leaders
- Form P140-05
- Age 7
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 69
- Trainer D Haydn Jones
- Jockey N Callan
chased leaders on outside, ridden 2f out, kept on to press for 2nd near finish, no chance with winner
- Form 128400
- Age 5
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 70
- Trainer M D Squance
- Jockey Kirsty Milczarek
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Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Spring Green makes it on to the short-list along with Brynfa Boy but AVERTOR gets the nod in the hope that the youngster can prove progressive enough to cope with some experienced rivals. He's been off since April and hasn't beaten a rival home in two starts but returns at a time when his trainer's horses are running well and the first foal of a sister to Avonbridge and Patavellian appears to have inherited plenty of his family's speed. Spring Green has run well enough in two starts this season to believe that she could have further improvement in her although it is worth noting that Steve Drowne jumps ship to partner the selection. Brynfa Boy should relish the hill which will bring his strong finishing run into play but he's failed to get to the leaders the last twice and that would be the concern again as he will need the gaps to appear at the right time. Rocker and Luminous Gold are considered whilst Zowington is well enough handicapped to feature if the cheekpieces have the desired effect but preference is for Avertor.
Formwatch
Incomparable 7-1 (9-7) Chased leader, ridden and every chance 1f out, no impression on leading duo when rider eased up well inside final furlong and lost 3rd near finish, 4th of 7, 2 1/4l behind Lucky Dan (9-3) at Redcar 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Rocker 17-2 (9-3) Stumbled start, held up in rear, under pressure over 2f out, soon beaten, 7th of 8, 5l behind Alfresco (8-7) at Goodwood 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in May.
Triple Dream 4-1fav (9-7) In rear, effort on outside over 2f out, soon no impression, 8th of 12, 7l behind Drawnfromthepast (9-7) at Bath 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Spring Green 7-2fav (9-6) Raced stand's side, held up, headway to chase leaders halfway, ridden 2f out, stayed on to go 2nd post, 2nd of 12, 1 1/4l behind Foxy Music (9-7) at Leicester 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Zowington 40-1 (9-2) Dwelt and hampered start, in rear, never a factor, 10th of 12, 6l behind Ziggy Lee (8-13) at Newmarket 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in May.
Brynfa Boy 10-3fav (9-8) Steadied start, held up in rear, headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong to take 3rd near finish, 3rd of 8, 5l behind Solemn (9-9) at Yarmouth 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in May.
Ajjaadd (USA) 4-1 (9-2) Held up in touch, headway centre course over 2f out, chased leaders entering final furlong, ridden and ran on to lead towards finish, won at Brighton 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in May beating Multahab (8-4) by 1/2l, 8 ran.
Steelcut 12-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, pushed along halfway, slightly outpaced 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, finished well, 4th of 11, 1 3/4l behind Captain Coke (9-4) at Kempton 5f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Step It Up (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Tracked leader, ridden 2f out, weakened 1f out, last of 13, 8l behind Palisades Park (9-5) at Sandown 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Luminous Gold 4-1fav (8-6) Chased leaders, hard ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, 11th of 17, 5l behind Even Bolder (8-0) at Ascot 5f app hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Oct.
Gwilym (GER) 20-1 (9-1) Disputed lead until driven over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 4l behind Drawnfromthepast (9-7) at Bath 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Avertor 14-1 (8-6) Dwelt, took keen hold in rear, never a factor, last of 9, 5l behind Street Power (8-11) at Kempton 6f 4yo hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Apr.
Onceaponatime (IRE) 14-1 (8-4) Raced center, in rear, outpaced halfway, last of 13, 37l behind Damika (9-1) at Newcastle 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gf in May.