Racecards
16:35 Thirsk
Rjf Homes Maiden Stakes (Class 3) (Class 3)
- 9 Runners
- Distance: 6f
- Going: Firm, Good to Firm in places
- Form 350202
- Age 4
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer M Polglase
- Jockey K Ghunowa
mid-division, soon pushed along, effort over 2f out, no impression
- Form 4-02020
- Age 3
- Weight 8-12
- Trainer R A Fahey
- Jockey T Hamilton
in touch, pushed along halfway, ridden to chase winner final furlong
- Form 432-63
- Age 3
- Weight 8-12
- Trainer P & O Cole
- Jockey J Fanning
towards rear, never dangerous
- Form 30
- Age 3
- Weight 8-7
behind, pushed along halfway, never near to challenge
- Form 6340-04
- Age 3
- Weight 8-7
- Trainer Ms Deborah J Evans
- Jockey Adrian Nicholls
made all, quickened halfway, ridden to go clear entering final furlong, pushed out
- Form 50-0000
- Age 3
- Weight 8-7
- Trainer C W Fairhurst
- Jockey Lisa Jones
chased leaders, driven along over 2f out, ridden and stayed on same pace final furlong
Zwadi (IRE)
15- Form 405032
- Age 3
- Weight 8-7
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside inal furlong
In depth
Verdict
Kentucky Express, Zwadi and Harrison's Flyer are the three we like here and the nomination is given to the last mentioned. The selection was well beaten in an apprentice handicap last time but Tony Hamilton is back in the plate here and as his yard is flying at present he looks to have a decent chance of getting his head in front. Kentucky Express rates the main danger as this colt was a beaten favourite last time when third behind Doitnow. He had previously run really well at Haydock so he can't be ruled out here but he will need to improve to beat our selection. Zwadi has had plenty of chances and is beginning to look exposed, so the likelihood is that he will find at least one too good. This is a wide open contest but we will take a chance on Harrison's Flyer who is given the vote.