Racecards
19:25 Warwick
Pricewaterhousecoopers Classified Stakes (Class D)
- 7 Runners
- Distance: 7f 26y
- Going: Good to Firm, Firm in places
Ile Michel
14- Form 0-11166
- Age 6
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer Lady Herries
- Jockey G Duffield
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, ran on towards finish
- Form 602155
- Age 4
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer Mrs A Perrett
- Jockey D Holland
led, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, ran on
Esatto
30- Form 130-000
- Age 4
- Weight 9-4
- Trainer P A Blockley
- Jockey Reserve
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
- Form 012153
- Age 4
- Weight 9-4
- Trainer M R Channon
- Jockey S Hitchcott
with leader, ridden 2f out, led inside final furlong, ran on
- Form 20500-0
- Age 5
- Weight 9-4
- Trainer J Toller
- Jockey Ted Durcan
held up, ridden 2f out, never dangerous
Morning After
241- Form 3122-
- Age 3
- Weight 8-9
- Trainer J R Fanshawe
- Jockey Michael Hills
in touch, ridden over 2f out, no impression
In depth
Verdict
Ile Michel gets the narrow verdict against Master Robbie and Morning After. Lady Herries' gelding appears to reserve his better performances for smaller fields and with a favourable handicap mark exploited earlier in the season, the classified route could yield yet more winners. George Duffield looks an ideal booking. Master Robbie has had plenty of racing this term. He finished behind Ile Michel at Folkestone and while he has a pull at the weights; it is likely that our selection has probably improved a little more than the Channon charge. Royal Storm is the potential fly in the ointment despite posting a below par performance last time out. If he is allowed a soft lead, he could be capable of stealing this prize.