Racecards
16:35 Sandown Park
Heathorns Conditions Stakes (Class C) (colts and geldings) (Class C)
- 6 Runners
- Distance: 1m 14y
- Going: Rnd Crse & Nat Ht G/F, Gd in pls, Str Crse G/F, Firm in pls
- Form 0-1
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer G C Bravery
- Jockey Michael Hills
tracked leaders, ridden to lead well over 1f out, ran on well final furlong
Nayyel
275- Form 21-
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer J L Dunlop
- Jockey R Hills
led and set steady pace, headed well over 2f out, soon beaten
- Form 2
- Age 3
- Weight 8-10
- Trainer R White
- Jockey Richard Hughes
held up in rear, never able to challenge
Michael Maher
174- Form 0-
- Age 3
- Weight 8-10
- Trainer M A Jarvis
- Jockey P Robinson
took keen hold, tracked leader, ridden to lead well over 2f out to well over 1f out, one pace final furlong
- Age 3
- Weight 8-7
- Trainer Sir Michael Stoute
- Jockey P Shea
held up in touch, headway 5f out, wandered under pressure final furlong, no extra final 50 yards
- Age 3
- Weight 8-7
- Trainer R Johnson Houghton
- Jockey K Darley
dwelt, soon close up in 4th, forced wide 5f out, outpaced final 3f
In depth
Verdict
The winner of a minor event at Leicester, Eric Le Beau looked a horse to follow, but he may have to play second fiddle here to the well bred Nayyel. This half-brother to 12-furlong winner Rabah, will no doubt do better when stepped up in trip, but he should still have too much pace here for Giles Bravery's runner. Funfair, a half-brother to 10-furlong winner Carnival Dancer, holds an entry in the Vodafone Derby, so he will need to show something here if he is to take up that option. Sandy Bay also holds an Epsom entry and will be worth keeping an eye on regarding the future.