Racecards
15:00 Windsor
European Breeders Fund Maiden Stakes (Class D)
- 16 Runners
- Distance: 6f
- Going: Good to Firm, Good in places
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
slowly into stride, towards rear, stayed on final 2f, never troubled leaders
Indian Edge
60- Form 6
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer B Palling
- Jockey D Kinsella
in touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace
Nightspot
101- Form 55
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer H & R Charlton
- Jockey S J Drowne
tracked leaders, led inside final furlong, ran on, pushed out
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer R Hannon
- Jockey Pat Eddery
tracked leader, led over 1f out, soon ridden, no extra when headed inside final furlong
- Form 50
- Age 2
- Weight 8-9
- Trainer P & O Cole
- Jockey R Miles
in touch, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
Best Force
11- Form 5
- Age 2
- Weight 8-9
- Trainer G A Butler
- Jockey E Ahern
in touch, ridden well over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
- Age 2
- Weight 8-9
- Trainer R Phillips
- Jockey Michael Hills
slowly into stride, always towards rear
- Form 33
- Age 2
- Weight 8-9
towards rear, steady headway and driven from 3f out, hung right from 1f out, stayed on
On The Wing
14- Form 55
- Age 2
- Weight 8-9
- Trainer A P Jarvis
- Jockey B Wishart
pushed along in touch, ridden 3f out, kept on final furlong
In depth
Verdict
Baawrah, Nightspot, On The Wing and Best Force have to be on the shortlist and we will take a chance on Best Force. The filly by Compton Place from the Gerard Butler yard is related to several speedy juveniles and with the yard in top form it would be no surprise to see her improve significantly on her racecourse debut. Baawrah by Cadeaux Genereux should go well as he has a smart pedigree but is bred to be suited by further so is best watched here. Nightspot is from the Roger Charlton yard who normally do well with 2-year-olds, and although he has shown some promise, he will need to do improve to take a hand in the finish here. On The Wing could also be interesting and has shown some promise in two runs so has to be respected. This is a fascinating contest which is not easy to fathom, but Best Force looks to have solid claims and could take all the beating.