Racecards
16:45 York
Chris Wright "Not Too Old To Rock'n'roll" Maiden Stakes
- 6 Runners
- Distance: 7f
- Going: Soft
- Surface: Turf
- Form 5-
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer A P O'Brien
- Jockey Kieren Fallon
chased leaders, switched stand side over 3f out, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
- Form 7-22
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer B W Hills
- Jockey Mick Kinane
neared all towards far side, ridden clear over 1f out, stayed on well
- Age 3
- Weight 8-9
held up in rear, switched stand side 3f out, outpaced 2f out, soon ridden and weakened
- Form 2
- Age 3
- Weight 8-9
- Trainer W J Haggas
- Jockey Michael Hills
raced far side, chased winner, ridden 2f out, soon outpaced
Kudbeme
213- Form 06-
- Age 3
- Weight 8-9
- Trainer N Bycroft
- Jockey J P Spencer
held up and behind, switched stand side over 3f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on, no impression on 1st 2
Topatoo
12- Form 3-3
- Age 3
- Weight 8-9
- Trainer M H Tompkins
- Jockey P Robinson
in touch, switched stand side 4f out, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, kept on final furlong
In depth
Verdict
Charismatic Cat showed plenty of promise on his only juvenile outing, and can land this maiden from Dabbers Ridge and For Scarlet. The O'Brien Fallon combination are always hard to oppose in any event and this son of Stormcat looks another likely winner for the Ballydoyle team. He was noted making up good ground over the six furlong trip when fifth to Russian Waltz at the Curragh. Today's trip will be ideal and he looks the one to beat. Dabbers Ridge has put in two valiant efforts this season Doncaster, finishing runner up to two decent types, he will be hard to keep out of the frame. The newcomer For Scarlett is a superbly bred daughter of Red Ransom and should be noted for any market moves. However it hard to get away from the chances of Charismatic Cat who gets our confident vote.
Formwatch
Charismatic Cat (USA) 3-1jt-fav Chased leaders, 7th over 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 29, 5l behind Russian Waltz at Curragh 6f 2yo mdn gs in Oct.
Dabbers Ridge (IRE) 2-1fav Chased leader stands' side, led 4f out, kept on final 2f, no chance with winner far side, 2nd of 16, 4l behind Aragorn at Doncaster 7f mdn stk gs.
For Scarlett (USA) Red Ransom filly out of a once-raced mare.
Ginger Spice (IRE) 9-2 Tracked leaders, led 2f out, ridden and kept on well until headed and not pace of winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 12, 2l behind Simply Sunshine at Newbury 7f 3yo mdn fll gs in Apr.
Kudbeme 100-1 Chased leaders, driven 2f out, ridden and one pace inside final furlong, 6th of 13, 13l behind Real Quality at Newcastle 7f 2yo mdn aut (E3) gd in Oct.
Topatoo 7-1 In touch, ridden 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 12, 3l behind Zayn Zen at Nottingham 1m 3yo mdn fll gd in Apr.
Real Cool Cat (USA) 13-2 In touch, ridden and edged left 2f out, weakened final furlong, 10th of 13, 10l behind Tasdeed at Doncaster 7f 2yo mdn (D3) gs in Oct.