Racecards
15:50 Thirsk
Kieran 'Ken' Hughes '59th' Birthday Maiden Stakes (Class D) (Class D)
- 6 Runners
- Distance: 1m 4f
- Going: (Good - Straight Course. Good to Firm - Round Course)
- Form 5
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer M R Channon
- Jockey M Tebbutt
slowly into stride, tracked leaders, ridden 4f out, kept on final furlong
- Form 55-3
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer Sir H R A Cecil
- Jockey W Ryan
made all, soon clear, ran wide over 7f out, ridden over 2f out, stayed on well, ridden out
- Form 34-2
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer J L Dunlop
- Jockey Willie Supple
held up, tracked winner halfway, ridden approaching 3f out, kept on one-paced final furlong
- Form 060-05
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer W Cunningham
- Jockey G Parkin
tracked clear leader until weakened halfway
Sequential
21- Form 3
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer Sir Michael Stoute
- Jockey F Lynch
slowly into stride, held up in mid-division, tracked winner 7f out, ridden over 3f out, one-paced final 2f
- Age 3
- Weight 8-9
- Trainer C & M Johnston
- Jockey J Fanning
held up in rear, ridden and headway to chase leader 2f out, no impression final furlong
In depth
Verdict
Rahwaan put in a fine effort on his reappearance and he defiantly as the scope to do well at this sort of trip. However, he is likely to be pushed all the way by Handa Island and will need to hold a little in reserve for the finish. The market will provide the best indication towards the Mark Johnston-trained newcomer Justbetweenfriends, whereas Sequential has a bit of improvement to find after making a moderate debut at Leicester.