Racecards
15:05 Sandown Park
Matthew Allwork Claiming Stakes (Class E)
- 11 Runners
- Distance: 5f 6y
- Going: Round - Good, G/Firm in plcs; Straight - Good to Firm
- Form 010110
- Age 9
- Weight 9-7
- Trainer D Nicholls
- Jockey M Dwyer
held up, ridden halfway, kept on final furlong but never going pace to reach leaders
- Form 00-1214
- Age 5
- Weight 9-5
chased winner, pushed along halfway, weakened final furlong
Greenwood
47- Form 020006
- Age 5
- Weight 9-2
- Trainer J Eustace
- Jockey Lisa Jones
in touch, chased leaders halfway, went 2nd over 1f out, no impression when edged left and right under pressure inside final furlong
- Form 004030
- Age 9
- Weight 9-2
- Trainer D Nicholls
- Jockey J Fanning
raced against far side rail, made all, clear entering final furlong, ran on well
- Form 000330
- Age 5
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer B J Meehan
- Jockey S W Kelly
in touch, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
- Form 000000
- Age 6
- Weight 8-11
soon outpaced towards rear, never near leaders after
- Form 0/0-0000
- Age 4
- Weight 8-8
- Trainer L Montague Hall
- Jockey C Cogan
went left start, raced on outer and always outpaced
- Form 062250
- Age 6
- Weight 8-4
- Trainer T McCarthy
- Jockey M Henry
dwelt, raced on outer and never a factor
- Form 305000
- Age 4
- Weight 8-0
- Trainer J Bridger
- Jockey J F McDonald
chased leaders to halfway, soon weakened
In depth
Verdict
This should concern Proud Native, Type One, and Shoeshine Boy, with the latter possibly offering the better value. Brian Meehan's charge drops into claiming class after some eye catching efforts in very competitive handicaps. Shane Kelly takes over from the usual apprentice and the hint should be taken. Proud Native wins his fair share of races and this grand old servant is certain to be in the firing line again. Meanwhile Type One has shown a liking for this stiff five furlong test and must enter calculations. But in what should be a tight finish Shoeshine Boy is taken to polish off his rivals.