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16:30 Windsor
Sportingoptions.Co.Uk 'The 1 2 Or 3betting Exchange' Maiden Fillies' Stakes (fillies) (Class D)
- 10 Runners
- Distance: 1m 2f 7y
- Going: Good, Good to Soft in places
- Age 5
- Weight 9-7
slowly into stride, always behind
- Form 0-00
- Age 4
- Weight 9-7
keen hold, chase dldrs, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
- Age 3
- Weight 8-12
- Trainer J & T Gosden
- Jockey Dane O'Neill
tracked leaders, challenged on outside from 3f out, soon ridden, led over 1f out, clear when edged right inside final furlong
- Form 6-60
- Age 3
- Weight 8-12
- Trainer D R C Elsworth
- Jockey P Robinson
pressed leader, every chance 2f out, not quicken entering final furlong, weakened final 100 yards
Samar Qand
93- Age 3
- Weight 8-12
- Trainer E A L Dunlop
- Jockey Ted Durcan
held up towards rear, pushed along from 4f out, soon outpaced and beaten
- Form 4
- Age 3
- Weight 8-12
- Trainer Lady Herries
- Jockey M Tebbutt
held up in touch, pushed along 3f out, one-paced entering final 2f
- Form 63
- Age 3
- Weight 8-12
- Trainer Sir Michael Stoute
- Jockey Richard Hughes
led, ridden over 3f out, soon edged left under pressure, headed over 1f out, no impression final furlong
- Age 3
- Weight 8-12
slowly into stride, in rear when ran wide bend 5f out, tailed off
In depth
Verdict
A tricky finale with the weights headed by Bond Domingo. He has not sparkled for a while but he handled this surface effectively enough as a two-year-old and the Smart camp are in form. Yorkie has been a frustrating sort to follow for his backers. He tries five today but he showed he was able to handle a softer surface when finishing second to Ridicule. He is drawn well and jockey, Richard Hughes, is riding on the crest of a wave. Quantica should handle the ground but whether he is quite so effective over five is a matter of opinion. Birdwatching comes from a stable in form. He has taken time to get going this year but with the Williams camp in such hot form, the market may speak in his favour despite a draw of five.