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16:25 Sandown Park

Betfred Classic Trial (group 3) (Class 1)

  • 5 Runners
  • Distance: 1m 2f 7y
  • Going: Good, Good to Firm in places
  • Surface: Turf
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 2m 9.40s
  • 5 Ran
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1
Silk -

Primary (USA)

4/1

    2
    Silk -

    The Last Drop (IRE)

    7/2

      1(5)
      Silk - Royal Blue, White epaulets, striped cap

      Baan (USA)

      10
      5/1
      • Form 1221-6
      • Age 3
      • Weight 9-0
      • Official Rating 101

      tracked leading pair on inner, pushed along 3f out, driven and stayed on to press leaders and every chance final furlong, not quicken near finish

      2(1)
      Silk - YELLOW, BLACK epaulets

      Jadalee (IRE)

      215 D
      5/1
      • Form 721-
      • Age 3
      • Weight 9-0
      • Official Rating 86

      tracked leaders in 4th, effort on outer 2f out, driven and every chance over 1f out, weakened final furlong

      3(4)
      Silk - Light blue, dark blue armlets, dark blue cap

      Primary (USA)

      196
      4/1
      • Form 118-
      • Age 3
      • Weight 9-0
      • Official Rating 91

      led and dictated space, quickened 2f out, ridden and hard pressed 1f out, edged left off rail final furlong, held on gamely near finish

      4(2)
      Silk - Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves

      Private Business (USA)

      189
      15/8
      • Form 15134-
      • Age 3
      • Weight 9-0
      • Official Rating 104

      tracked leader, every chance 2f out, no impression and eased when held final 100 yards

      5(3)
      Silk - Red, Green hoops, Yellow cap, Green hoop

      The Last Drop (IRE)

      19 D
      7/2
      • Form 5-1
      • Age 3
      • Weight 9-0
      • Official Rating 92

      slowly into stride, held up last, headway between horses going well over 1f out, with winner final furlong, not quicken near finish

      Previous results

      2005
      (5)
      Silk -

      Fracas (IRE)

      9/2
      • Age 3
      • Weight 8-10

      2004
      (5)
      Silk -

      African Dream

      7/2
      • Age 3
      • Weight 8-10

      2003
      (10)
      Silk -

      Shield

      4/1
      • Age 3
      • Weight 8-10

      In depth

      Verdict

      Primary was just short of the mark in Group One company last term but sets a good standard here and is preferred over Baan and Private Business for betting purposes this afternoon. The last named looks the better of the two Barry Hills-trained runners and he looks one to bear in mind as the season goes on. Firm ground was perfect for him when he won at Chester last August and he looks the type to progress as the campaign develops. Baan fits the typical profile of a Mark Johnston-trained contender, in that his attitude has so far been unquestionable. He is sure to give a good account of himself and will be waiting in the wings to pounce if the selection fails to deliver. However, Primary was a touch unlucky when he was last in the Dewhurst, as he met a fair bit of trouble in running. His trainer, Willie Haggas, has started the season in good form and a bold bid is anticipated from this son of Giant's Causeway.

      Formwatch

      Baan (USA) 15-2 (9-0) Tracked leader, ridden and weakened 2f out, 6th of 8, 8l behind Misu Bond (8-13) at Newmarket 7f 3yo hcp (1) gf.

      Jadalee (IRE) 5-4fav (9-0) Held up, in touch and keen, led over 2f out, ridden out, easily, won at Bath 1m 2f 2yo mdn (5) frm in Sept beating Marc of Brilliance (9-0) by 3 1/2l, 7 ran.

      Primary (USA) 14-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, struggling halfway, soon beaten, last of 8, 23l behind Sir Percy (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 2yo Grp 1 (1) gs in Oct.

      Private Business (USA) 16-1 (8-9) Prominent, outpaced and lost place 3f out, driven and stayed on again inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 2l behind Hurricane Cat (8-9) at Newbury 7f 2yo Grp 3 (1) gs in Oct.

      The Last Drop (IRE) 10-3fav (9-3) In touch, stayed on steadily to lead well inside final furlong, ridden clear, won at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) gd beating Summer's Eve (8-12) by 1 1/2l, 14 ran.