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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)
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 2m 36.00s
  • 6 Ran
1(4)
Silk - Royal Blue, White striped sleeves, White cap
  • Form 5
  • Age 3
  • Weight 9-0

slowly into stride, tracked leaders, ridden 4f out, kept on final furlong

2(3)
Silk - Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves
  • Form 55-3
  • Age 3
  • Weight 9-0

made all, soon clear, ran wide over 7f out, ridden over 2f out, stayed on well, ridden out

3(1)
Silk - Royal Blue, White epaulets, striped cap
2/1
  • Form 34-2
  • Age 3
  • Weight 9-0

held up, tracked winner halfway, ridden approaching 3f out, kept on one-paced final furlong

4(5)
Silk - Yellow, Royal Blue braces, Royal Blue sleeves, White stars and stars on cap
100/1
  • Form 060-05
  • Age 3
  • Weight 9-0

tracked clear leader until weakened halfway

5(6)
Silk - Red, White sash, Royal Blue cap
9/1
  • Form 3
  • Age 3
  • Weight 9-0

slowly into stride, held up in mid-division, tracked winner 7f out, ridden over 3f out, one-paced final 2f

6(2)
Silk - Royal Blue, White chevron, Light Blue cap
  • Age 3
  • Weight 8-9

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.