Racecards
14:10 Windsor
French Brothers Maiden Auction Stakes (Class E)
- 9 Runners
- Distance: 5f 10y
- Going: Good to Firm (Watered)
- Age 2
- Weight 8-7
- Trainer J Spearing
- Jockey S J Drowne
ran green, chased leaders, effort and every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
- Form 42
- Age 2
- Weight 8-7
- Trainer B J Meehan
- Jockey Pat Eddery
soon chased leaders, effort and ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong
- Age 2
- Weight 8-4
bump start and soon well off pace, ridden 2f out, stayed on final furlong, nearest finish
- Form 32
- Age 2
- Weight 8-2
- Trainer I Wood
- Jockey Reserve
chased leader, led over 1f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, no extra
- Form 5
- Age 2
- Weight 8-2
raced on nearside rail, led to over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong (rider lost whip 1f out)
- Age 2
- Weight 8-2
- Trainer Mrs P Dutfield
- Jockey J F McDonald
dwelt, soon in touch, ridden halfway, effort and ran green over 1f out, stayed on to lead inside final furlong, ran on well
- Age 2
- Weight 8-2
- Trainer C Dwyer
- Jockey F P Ferris
went badly right start, ran green, outpaced and always behind
In depth
Verdict
Trainer Ian Wood has made a good start to the turf campaign and he should have another winner here with Bella Tutrice. Third in the Brocklesby at Doncaster the other week, the filly was second at Kempton just a couple of days later and with that form franked by the third placed runner who has come out and won since, she can put her experience to good use and score. Only If I Laugh could be the main danger. Trying to give away 12lbs last week at Bath, the gelding was caught close home and should again give a good account here. The market should be watched as far as the debutantes are concerned, though it would be no surprise to see Richard Hannon-trained Whiplash be in the shake-up after the trainer's flying start with his two-year-olds.