| YORK |
31 May 2008 |
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| 14:20 Class 4 Claiming Stakes 12f (-28) |
S/S Index 9.50 - 9.90 |
INCHLOCH : B.G.Powell......L.Dettori:- Six year old Inchinor gelding, without a win to his credit since successful in Class 3 Newbury 10f. handicap late July 2006, although a number of competitive runs, including under NH Rules, his last three races in 2008 all on the level however, the latest resulting in a respectable five and three quarters of a length eighth of eleven to Pass The Port in Class 4 Nottingham 14f. handicap May 10th. when not unsupported at odds of 7/1. This 12f. today not severe which will suit and a competitive run possible on his first attempt at claiming level. GENUINE. Negatives:- Basic form level, stable form well below average and race type. Distance index = 12f (Turf.)*** Stable form = 21% placed runners only. (Last 14 days.). PERFECT PROFILE.
| 14:50 Class 3 H'cap 3yo 7f (-5) |
S/S Index 8.10 - 8.50 |
TAWAASH : M.A.Jarvis......R.Hills:- $1,550,000 Storm Cat colt, the second foal of a dam who won multiple races as a 3/4yo in the USA (7-9f.), herself half sister to high class middle distance performer River Flyer (USA.). Two runs only to date for this colt, his 2008 debut in Class 5 Lingfield 7f. maiden May 9th. and a successful reappearance beating Expresso Star by a decisive one and a quarter lengths when 4/5 Fav. The result of this race never in doubt and the basic form no indication of his superiority. DIFFICULT TO FAULT ON PEDIGREE AND POTENTIALLY A THREE YEAR OLD OF THE HIGHEST CLASS. Negatives:- Nil. Distance index = 8f. (Turf.). Stable form = 59% win and placed. (Last 14 days.).
SWIFT GIFT : B.J.Meehan......L.Dettori:- 26,000gns. Cadeaux Generaux colt, half brother to a three year old who won over 7/8f., out of a dam herself successful over 6f. as a juvenile. This colt the winner of Class 6 Wolverhampton 7f. Polytrack maiden late November 2007, returning this season with two appearances to date, the latest in a Class 2 handicap over today's course and distance, finishing five and a half lengths fourth of fourteen to Fathsta at odds of 12/1. Previous to this considered unfortunate in Class 2 Newmarket 7f. handicap May 4th. when one length third of eleven to Slugger O'Toole after a far from clear run over the last quarter mile. CERTAIN TO WIN HANDICAPS AT THIS LEVEL. Negatives:- Looks too high in the handicap. Distance index = 7f. (Turf.)*** Stable form = 31% win and placed. (Last 14 days.). PERFECT PROFILE.
| 15:25 Class 1 Listed Stakes 14f (-33) |
S/S Index 9.70 - 10.10 |
| 15:55 Class 2 H'cap 5f (-6) |
S/S Index 7.60 - 8.00 |
RIVER FALCON : J.S.Goldie......D.Tudhope:- Eight year old gelding by Pivotal, a course and distance winner August 21st. 2007 (Class 2 handicap.), beating Hoh Hoh Hoh by one length at odds of 11/1. Three races to date in 2008, the latest matching his career best form level when half a length second of eleven to Tournedos, again over today's course and distance May 15th. (Class 2 handicap.). FAIRLY HANDICAPPED ON THAT LAST RUN. Negatives:- Age. Distance index = 8f. (Turf.). Stable form = 38% win and placed. (Last 14 days.).
BERTOLIVER : D.K.Ivory......T.Durcan:- Progressive four year old gelding by Bertolini, the winner of Class 2 Chester 5f. handicap May 7th. 2008, beating Green Park by a decisive one and a half lengths at odds of 12/1. Subsequently a beaten favourite on latest appearance May 15th. over today's course and distance, finishing three quarters of a length third of eleven to Tournedos at odds of 9/2. UNCOMPLICATED AND FURTHER IMPROVEMENT A FORMALITY. Negatives:- Looks a shade high in the weights. (See previous comment.). Distance index = 8f. (Turf.). Stable form = 40% placed runners only. (Last 14 days).
| 16:30 Class 3 Maiden Fillies Stakes 2yo 6f (-5) |
S/S Index 7.80 - 8.20 |
STAN'S COOL CAT : P.F.I.Cole......N.De Souza:- 75,000 euros fillly by One Cool Cat (Son of Storm Cat.), half sister to numerous winners, including juveniles successful over 7f. One run to date for this youngster in Class 5 Windsor maiden May 19th. over a totally inadequate 5f., finishing two and three quarters of a length second of eleven to Baileys Cacao at odds of 7/1. Not the finished article here running understandably green and the final placing very creditable, especially as she is bred to need further than sprint distances in her first season. WILL BE IDEALLY SUITED BY THIS STEP UP TO 6F. Negatives:- Nil. Distance index = 7f. (Turf.). Stable form = 35% win and placed. (Last 14 days.).
SANVEAN : M.R.Channon.......A. Munro:- Racecourse debut today for this 65,000gns. Danehill Dancer filly, the first foal of a dam successful over 8f. abroad. (France.), herself the daughter of a multiple sprint winner, also in France. POSTIVE INDEXES ONLY FOR GOOD GROUND. Negatives:- Inexperience. Distance index = 6f.+ (Turf.). Stable form = 32% win and placed. (Last 14 days.).
NOTE:- ALL commented runners positive for the forecast Good ground.
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| 17:05 Class 4 H'cap 16.5f (0) |
S/S Index 10.20 + |
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