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15:00 York

Duke Of York Hearthstead Homes Stakes (Class A)

  • 15 Runners
  • Distance: 6f 3y
  • Going: Good to Firm
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 1m 10.79s
  • 15 Ran
Go to Full Result
1
Silk -

Twilight Blues (IRE)

25/1

    2
    Silk -

    Just James

    33/1

      3
      Silk -

      Polar Way

      13/2

        1(8)
        Silk - Royal Blue, Light Blue star, Light Blue and Royal Blue halved sleeves, White cap, Royal Blue star

        Ashdown Express (IRE)

        28
        16/1
        • Form 31620-3
        • Age 4
        • Weight 9-2

        tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

        2(16)
        Silk - BLACK, WHITE chevron hoop and cap

        Bahamian Pirate (USA)

        10
        12/1
        • Form 00545-2
        • Age 8
        • Weight 9-2

        always towards rear

        4(11)
        Silk - Royal blue

        Feet So Fast

        103
        13/2
        • Form 110-311
        • Age 4
        • Weight 9-2

        led, ridden and headed over 2f out, kept on same pace

        5(6)
        Silk - Emerald Green, White spots, Yellow sleeves, Emerald Green and White striped cap

        Indian Spark

        31
        33/1
        • Form 050-242
        • Age 9
        • Weight 9-2

        behind, ridden 3f out, stayed on approaching final furlong, eased when soon beated inside final furlong

        6(12)
        Silk - BLACK, WHITE chevron hoop and cap

        Just James

        290
        33/1
        • Form 014160-
        • Age 4
        • Weight 9-2

        behind, ridden over 2f out, switched left and chased winner final furlong, kept on

        7(13)
        Silk - Black and White (quartered), Emerald Green collar and sleeves, White cap

        Needwood Blade

        10
        7/2
        • Form 441-411
        • Age 5
        • Weight 9-2

        chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, no impression

        8(2)
        Silk - Maroon, Yellow spots, Yellow cap, Maroon spots

        Orientor

        10
        12/1
        • Form 0462-22
        • Age 5
        • Weight 9-2

        behind, ridden halfway, kept on, no impression approaching final furlong

        9(1)
        Silk - Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves

        Polar Way

        227
        13/2
        • Form 11114-
        • Age 4
        • Weight 9-2

        mid-divisoin and keen, ridden halfway, kept on approaching final furlong

        10(15)
        Silk - Red, White sash, Royal Blue cap

        Red Carpet

        17
        12/1
        • Form 2005-16
        • Age 5
        • Weight 9-2

        chased leaders on inside, not clear run over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong

        11(5)
        Silk - White, Purple sash and sleeves, White and Purple quartered cap

        Smokin Beau

        10
        14/1
        • Form 221-303
        • Age 6
        • Weight 9-2

        chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened and eased well over 1f out

        12(14)
        Silk - Purple, Orange sash, Royal Blue cap

        Steenberg (IRE)

        269
        33/1
        • Form 1/50420-
        • Age 4
        • Weight 9-2

        chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on

        13(10)
        Silk - Orange, Black hoop, halved sleeves, Black cap

        Suggestive

        220 v
        6/1
        • Form 015132-
        • Age 5
        • Weight 9-2

        behind, ridden over 2f out, headway approaching final furlong, kept on

        14(3)
        Silk - MAUVE

        Twilight Blues (IRE)

        17
        25/1
        • Form 00406-4
        • Age 4
        • Weight 9-2

        chased leaders on outside, led over 2f out, ridden and clear entering final furlong, edged left inside final furlong, kept on

        15(4)
        Silk - Emerald Green and Royal Blue (halved horizontally), Blue sleeves, Emerald Green cap

        Vision of Night

        28
        25/1
        • Form 1/2024-6
        • Age 7
        • Weight 9-2

        mid-division, ridden and outpaced halfway, kept on, no impression approaching final furlong

        16(7)
        Silk - Yellow, Black sash, Black and White striped sleeves, Yellow cap, Black star

        Lady Dominatrix (IRE)

        10
        25/1
        • Form 30621-0
        • Age 4
        • Weight 8-13

        chased leaders, weakened over 1f out

        3(9)
        NR

        Captain Rio

        194
        • Form 1/40012-
        • Age 4
        • Weight 9-2

        Nonrunner

        Previous results

        2002
        (6)
        Silk -

        Invincible Spirit (IRE)

        3/1
        • Age 5
        • Weight 9-5

        2001
        (8)
        Silk -

        Pipalong (IRE)

        14/1
        • Age 5
        • Weight 9-6

        2000
        (5)
        Silk -

        Lend A Hand

        100/30
        • Weight 9-5

        In depth

        Verdict

        Much improved over the last 12 months and on the back of victories at Newmarket in the Abernant and Palace House Stakes, Needwood Blade is taken to complete a hat-trick at the main expense of Feet So Fast and Bahamian Pirate. The selection has won here twice in the past, goes on the ground, is in form and appears well enough drawn in stall 13. Bryan McMahon's horse has solid claims and looks the percentage call over Feet So Fast. Impressive in the Shergar Cup Sprint when with Willie Musson last season, the son of Pivotal has since joined Godolphin and, while twice a winner in Dubai during the winter meaning fitness should not be a problem, he is passed over on ground that is probably faster than ideal. A similar comment applies to Bahamian Pirate, while lack of a recent outing is a worry for supporters of Captain Rio. The William Haggas-trained Suggestive has claims on his best but the Haggas stable has made a slow start to the campaign and he is probably best watched.