Racecards
16:00 Wolverhampton
Betdaq.co.uk Maiden Stakes (Class 5)
- 7 Runners
- Distance: 5f 20y
- Going: Standard
- Surface: Fibresand
- £3,600 added
- Form 0-4223
- Age 3
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 68
prominent, became keen after 1f, hung left and ridden 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, not quicken
- Form 656
- Age 3
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer D Shaw
- Jockey Dean McKeown
led, headed well over 1f out, soon hung left, weakened and hung right inside final furlong
- Form 603430-
- Age 3
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 60
started slowly, soon chasing leaders, every chance inside final furlong, not quicken
- Age 3
- Weight 8-12
- Trainer B P J Baugh
- Jockey A Elliott
slowly into stride, in rear, effort when carried left over 1f out, soon no impression
Upstanding
26- Form 4254-33
- Age 3
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 58
- Trainer M Brittain
- Jockey Matthew Lawson
with leader, led well over 1f out, driven out
In depth
Verdict
Jazenio is relatively unexposed after just four career starts and looks to be going the right way but Kevin Ryan's filly needs to improve to trouble the judge and it may be worth chancing Irish raider Gracious Girl, with Jalons Bridewell rated the pick of the remainder. The selection has shown plenty of ability over both six and seven furlongs and Enda Kelly's filly may be speedy and good enough dropping back to the minimum trip to get the better of some moderate looking rivals. Mel Brittain's Upstanding has been running consistently well without winning of late and should be thereabouts again but may have to settle for minor honours, while Sazerac is less exposed than most after just three starts but does need to improve. Mick Quinn's Jalons Bridewell has shown gradual improvement of late and looks the most likely winner if Gracious Girl does not appreciate the drop to five furlongs but it is the Irish raider that gets the vote.
Formwatch
Hardcase Hunting Lion colt, half-brother to 7f winner Ask No More.
Jalons Bridewell 6-1 (9-2) Led, ridden and headed inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 8, 1/2l behind Southwest Star (9-2) at Lingfield 6f 3yo hcp (5) pol.
Sazerac (USA) 33-1 (8-11) Held up towards rear, shaken up over 1f out, kept on, never dangerous, 6th of 10, 8l behind Silver Guest (8-11) at Lingfield 6f mdn stk (5) pol.
Gracious Girl (IRE) 12-1 (8-1) Held up, hampered after 1f out, weakened before straight, last of 12, 26l behind Bunsen Burner (8-9) at Leopardstown 7f 2yo hcp gf in Nov.
Jazenio 9-2 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden to lead inside final furlong, headed close home, 2nd of 6, 1 1/2l behind Princess Livius (8-12) at W'hampton 5f 3yo mdn aut (5) pol.
Many Welcomes Young Ern filly, half-sister to winning hurdler/bumper Venice Road and sprinter Comptonspirit.
Upstanding 17-2 (8-9) Prominent, ridden and every chance well over 1f out, soon edged left, no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 4l behind Vigano (9-4) at W'hampton 6f 3yo hcp (6) pol.