Racecards
17:05 Wolverhampton
Bonusprint.com Maiden Stakes (Class 5)
- 13 Runners
- Distance: 1m 1f 103y
- Going: Standard
- Surface: Fibresand
- £5,000 added
- Form 8
- Age 3
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer J A Osborne
- Jockey S W Kelly
soon chasing leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out, soon edged left
- Form 6
- Age 3
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer R Hollinshead
- Jockey Graham Gibbons
held up towards rear, ridden 5f out, always behind
- Form 3-2
- Age 3
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer M R Channon
- Jockey Tony Culhane
held up in touch, led well over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, ran on
Picky
35- Form 3
- Age 3
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer J A Osborne
- Jockey R Kingscote
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, edged slightly left entering final furlong, never dangerous
- Form 3
- Age 3
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer C & M Johnston
- Jockey J Fanning
soon led, headed just over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong
- Form 5
- Age 3
- Weight 9-3
ridden over 4f out, always in rear
Snake Hips
21- Form 4
- Age 3
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer B Palling
- Jockey Dale Gibson
in rear, stayed on from over 1f out, never dangerous
- Form 0-00
- Age 3
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 43
- Trainer S C Williams
- Jockey S J Drowne
mid-division, headway over 5f out, weakened well over 1f out
- Form 98-0
- Age 3
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 41
- Trainer J R Jenkins
- Jockey R Havlin
led early, prominent, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out
- Age 3
- Weight 8-12
- Trainer E A L Dunlop
- Jockey B Doyle
switched left soon after start, held up, headway on inside over 1f out, never dangerous
Giddywell
21- Form 5
- Age 3
- Weight 8-12
- Trainer R Hollinshead
- Jockey R Kennemore
took keen hold and prominent, ridden 2f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
- Age 3
- Weight 8-12
- Trainer M A Jarvis
- Jockey N Callan
held up in touch, lost place over 4f out, headway on inside 2f out, led inside final furlong, ran on
In depth
Verdict
Man Of Vision gets the nod here ahead of Reciprocation and newcomer Silkwood. The last-named is an interesting debutante from the Michael Jarvis yard and warrants respect, especially if the money comes for her. However the selection holds the best form on offer and Mick Channon's colt gets the vote. Despite rearing-up in the stalls last time out, he still managed to finish a fast-closing second to the useful looking Noojoom. The step up in trip looks sure to suit, and if breaking sharper today, he must go very close indeed. Reciprocation was well-fancied before his debut over course and distance three weeks ago and if building on that effort he must hold leading claims. The stable's horses normally improve greatly for their debut, and whilst his Derby entry catches the eye, he has a poor draw today and must be opposed, especially as he may want further in time. Picky is one who should improve for his debut, however we will side with Mick Channon's Man Of Vision to land the spoils.