Racecards
15:20 Yarmouth
Thomas Prior Maiden Stakes (Div 1) (Class 5)
- 13 Runners
- Distance: 6f 3y
- Going: Good, Good to Firm in places
- Surface: Turf
- Age 4
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer A M Balding
- Jockey J P Spencer
slowly into stride, in rear, kept on, never nearer
- Age 3
- Weight 8-12
- Trainer P Howling
- Jockey Lisa Jones
slowly into stride, ridden, soon chased leaders over 4f
- Form 5-
- Age 3
- Weight 8-12
- Trainer P L Gilligan
- Jockey C Catlin
mid-division, ridden halfway, soon weakened
- Age 3
- Weight 8-12
keen, chased leaders, ridden halfway, carried head high, chased winner over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
- Form 73
- Age 3
- Weight 8-12
mid-division, ridden halfway, kept on same pace final 2f
- Form 3
- Age 3
- Weight 8-12
- Trainer John Berry
- Jockey M Fenton
chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out
- Form 3-9700
- Age 4
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 50
- Trainer H Candy
- Jockey S Whitworth
chased winner until over 1f out
Red Finesse
334- Form 89-
- Age 3
- Weight 8-7
- Trainer M A Jarvis
- Jockey P Robinson
mid-division, ridden 2f out, never dangerous
- Form 6-24544
- Age 3
- Weight 8-7
- Official Rating 66
- Trainer R F Johnson Houghton
- Jockey S Carson
led, ridden clear over 1f out, ridden out
- Age 3
- Weight 8-7
- Trainer C N Allen
- Jockey Sheldon Russell
slowly into stride, outpace, some headway 2f out, weakened final furlong
Tinker's First
371- Form 900-
- Age 3
- Weight 8-7
- Official Rating 30
- Trainer Mrs N Macauley
- Jockey S J Drowne
slowly into stride, never better than mid-division
- Age 3
- Weight 8-7
- Trainer C & M Johnston
- Jockey R Hills
slowly into stride, behind and outpaced, some progress over 2f out, soon weakened
In depth
Verdict
Not the strongest of maidens, and Rubies can finally get her head in front, Yaqoot, My Obsession and Inherit should make it a real test. Fulke Johnson Houghton's filly has shown plenty of ability in both maidens and handicaps and rarely gets beaten far. She is currently rated 71 which should be good enough to take a race of this nature. Yaqoot is making her debut and is nothing that special on pedigree. However she is from a top yard and should be noted for any market move. Inherit wasn't beaten far by Anchor Date in a similar race at Thirsk last time is is going the right way. Meanwhile My Obsession made a very promising debut at Lingfield and is fully expected to come on for the run. Red Finesse should be best of the rest, but Rubies appears to have the best overall form and gets our vote.
Formwatch
Trouble Maker 33-1 (9-4) Started slowly, always behind, 10th of 13, 12l behind Sparkwell (8-13) at Warwick 7f mdn stk (5) gf in Aug.
Christian Bendix Presidium gelding, full brother to winning sprinter A Teen.
Eathie Bluegrass Prince gelding, half-brother to 5f winner Demoltion Molly.
Gorgeous Boy (IRE) 33-1 (8-5) Led 6f out until over 4f out, remained close up, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 14, 11l behind Forfeiter (8-8) at Southwell 7f 2yo mdn aut (F3) fbs in Dec.
Hits Only Heaven (IRE) Bold Fact gelding, half-brother to 2 winners between 5f & 1m1f.
Inherit (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Led, ridden over 1f out, kept on until headed and no extra well inside final furlong, 3rd of 18, 3l behind Anchor Date (8-11) at Thirsk 6f mdn stk (5) gf.
My Obsession (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Close up, ridden to challenge over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 18, 1/2l behind Dash of Lime (8-9) at Lingfield 6f mdn stk (5) gd in Jul.
Firebird 14-1 (9-4) Slowly into stride, always rear of far side group, 11th of 14, 7l behind Kallista's Pride (9-6) at Folkestone 6f fll hcp (6) gf in Aug.
Red Finesse 20-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 9th of 23, 10l behind Tomoohat (8-9) at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn (D2) sft in Oct.
Rubies 7-2 (8-11) Chased leader, ridden and every chance 2f out, soon one pace, 4th of 12, 1 1/2l behind Binty (8-11) at Yarmouth 6f 3yo mdn fll (5) gf in Aug.
Tennessee Belle (IRE) Lahib filly, half-sister to 6f winner Prince Aaron.
Tinker's First 100-1 (8-4) Soon outpaced and always behind, last of 10, 26l behind Promoted Deputy (8-11) at Lingfield 7f 2yo fll mdn (D3) pol in Sept '04.
Yaqoot Pivotal filly out of an unraced mare.