Racecards
17:10 Sandown Park
Silver Clef Rated Stakes (Class B Handicap) (Class B)
- 9 Runners
- Distance: 5f 6y
- Going: Rnd Crse & Nat Ht G/F, Gd in pls, Str Crse G/F, Firm in pls
Maktavish
34- Form 22010-0
- Age 3
- Weight 9-7
- Trainer B R Millman
- Jockey G Hind
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, every chance final furlong, no extra
- Form 21520-0
- Age 3
- Weight 9-6
- Trainer M R Channon
- Jockey S J Drowne
outpaced and behind, kept on well final furlong, never nearer
Izmail (IRE)
22- Form 44240-0
- Age 3
- Weight 9-2
- Trainer E A L Dunlop
- Jockey Kieren Fallon
soon led, ridden and headed final furlong, weakened quickly
- Form 43315-0
- Age 3
- Weight 8-13
- Trainer R Hannon
- Jockey Richard Hughes
steadied start, held up in rear, switched to wide outside 2f out, quickened to lead final furlong, very easily
- Form 013000-
- Age 3
- Weight 8-13
held up, effort and ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
Flur Na H Alba
218- Form 6140-
- Age 3
- Weight 8-11
- Trainer C & M Johnston
- Jockey K Darley
chased leaders, ridden halfway, stayed on same pace final furlong
Caribbean Coral
195- Form 01540-
- Age 3
- Weight 8-8
- Trainer C Wall
- Jockey G Duffield
held up, not clear run 2f out to over 1f out, ran on, no chance with winner
In depth
Verdict
The lightly raced Zargus, a half-brother to former Queen Mary winner, Romantic Myth, is open to any amount of improvement, but has been done no favours by the draw. Master Robbie will find this easier than the Listed event he tackled last time and is sure to make his presence felt, but the vote goes to Izmail. He has plenty of pace and should be able to get across from his low draw. Although he was well beaten at Leicester last time, he would certainly have finished closer had he not been eased and this stiff five furlongs, on fast ground should prove ideal.