Racecards
18:40 Sandown Park
Westlb Panmure Trading European Breeders Fund Maiden Stakes (Class D)
- 6 Runners
- Distance: 7f 16y
- Going: Good to Firm
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer Mrs A Perrett
- Jockey S Sanders
dwelt, held up in rear, pushed along 3f out, stayed on well final furlong, held when squeezed close home
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
chased winner to halfway, pushed along over 2f out, weakened final furlong
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
made all, pressed entering final 2f, stayed on well inside last, driven out
- Form 6
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
pulled hard, held up, pushed along over 2f out, no extra over 1f out
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer Sir Michael Stoute
- Jockey Pat Eddery
chased leaders, went second halfway, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
- Age 2
- Weight 8-9
- Trainer B W Hills
- Jockey Michael Hills
keen hold, raced wide in touch, joined winner entering final 2f, still every chance 1f out, held when edged right, close home
In depth
Verdict
Those to have raced previously have shown little and it would be a surprise if this didn't fall to one of the well-bred newcomers. Sir Michael Stoute unleashes a potentially smart performer in the shape of South Atlantic, a Sadler's Wells half-brother to several useful winners from the family of Petoski, while David Loder's Royal Dignitary also makes plenty of appeal on breeding and, along with the well-connected Barney McAll, should be noted in the market.