Racecards
19:50 Sandown Park
Betfair.com Brigadier Gerard Stakes (Group 3)
- 5 Runners
- Distance: 1m 2f 7y
- Going: Good to Firm, Good in places
- Surface: Turf
- Form 21/1125-
- Age 4
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 122
- Trainer Sir Michael Stoute
- Jockey Johnny Murtagh
dwelt, soon tracked leaders in 3rd, ridden along from 3f out, driven and unable to quicken, unbalanced over 1f out, stayed on to take 2nd inside final furlong, never quite able to challenge
- Form 112/174-
- Age 8
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 117
- Trainer M P Tregoning
- Jockey R Hills
took keen hold, tracked winner, ridden and unable to quicken 2f out, chased winner but no impression when lost 2nd inside final furlong, just held on for 3rd
- Form 131242-
- Age 4
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 112
- Trainer S bin Suroor
- Jockey L Dettori
held up in last pair, effort on outside 2f out, soon driven and not quicken, kept on again inside final furlong
- Form 1361-97
- Age 5
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 107
- Trainer G Wragg
- Jockey S J Drowne
held up in last place, kept on under pressure final 2f, pressed for 3rd near finish but no chance with first 2
- Form 214516-
- Age 4
- Weight 8-7
- Official Rating 104
- Trainer M A Jarvis
- Jockey P Robinson
made all, ridden 2f out, held on well under pressure final furlong
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
It is a warm welcome back to the track for last year's Derby winner, North Light, and he can score from Mubtaker and Punctilious. Much as the Sir Michael Stoute-trained selection will be sharper for this race, one that will be run over shorter than his optimum trip, he'll be fit enough to do himself justice and should go well. The 2003 'Arc' runner-up, Mubtaker, has had only three runs since that race but, reported to be well by his handler, represents a strong opponent if at or near his top-class best. Last season's Oaks third and Irish Oaks runner-up, Punctilious, should do well this year and, with her stable in form now, she should run a solid race. The other pair have a bit to find on what they have so far achieved to score, which returns us to North Light, who gets our vote in the Brigadier Gerard Stakes.
Formwatch
North Light (IRE) 9-2fav (8-11) Led or disputed lead, one pace when headed over 1f out, 5th of 19, 3 1/2l behind Bago (8-11) at Longchamp 1m 4f Arc de Triomphe gd in Oct.
Mubtaker (USA) 11-2 (9-0) Tracked leaders, headway and effort over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Sulamani (9-0) at Woodbine 1m 4f stk std in Oct.
Punctilious 11-10 (8-6) Came in, led final furlong, outfinished close home, 2nd of 10, 1/2l behind Commercante (8-11) at Woodbine 1m 2f std in Oct.
Grand Passion (IRE) 15-2 (8-12) Chased leaders, lost place over 4f out, ridden when not much room over 3f out, soon weakened, 7th of 10, 13l behind Maraahel (9-1) at Chester 1m 2f Grp 3 (1) gs.
New Morning (IRE) 12-1 (8-11) Led, joined halfway, regained lead approaching straight, headed over 2f out, soon no extra, 6th of 13, 8l behind Monturani (9-3) at Curragh 1m 2f fll stk Grp 2 gd in Sept.