Racecards
13:50 Beverley
Coachman Caravans Conditions Stakes (Class C) (Class C)
- 8 Runners
- Distance: 5f
- Going: Soft, Heavy in places
- Form 64153-1
- Age 10
- Weight 9-9
- Trainer Mrs J R Ramsden
- Jockey Tony Culhane
chased leaders, ridden 1f out, led inside final furlong, caught post
- Form 0130-60
- Age 5
- Weight 9-9
- Trainer N A Callaghan
- Jockey Ted Durcan
slowly away, in rear and outpaced
Absent Friends
196- Form 162500-
- Age 7
- Weight 9-5
chased leader until effort halfway, soon weakened
- Form 06-1442
- Age 9
- Weight 9-2
- Trainer D Nicholls
- Jockey K Darley
in touch, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on to lead post
- Form 1044-02
- Age 9
- Weight 8-12
chased leaders, ridden well over 1f out, one pace final furlong
- Form 60044-0
- Age 8
- Weight 8-12
in touch, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
Tedburrow
279- Form 0/50605-
- Age 12
- Weight 8-12
- Trainer E J Alston
- Jockey Willie Supple
towards rear, ridden halfway, no impression
- Form 30000-0
- Age 7
- Weight 8-7
- Trainer J Wainwright
- Jockey R Winston
led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
Verdict
Bishops Court looks the standout pick in this race although there is tough opposition in the form of Bahamian Pirate and Halmahera. Lynda Ramsden's old favourite has got the best draw possible on this day and with a new pair of hands on board, it's possible that the old stager can continue his remarkable record in sprint races. Bahamian Pirate unquestionably holds chances on his best form although connections no doubt have bigger fish to fry and he looks a 10lb better horse on softer ground. Halmahera ran a pleasing reintroduction at Beverley in April. He should have no problems on the ground and will give his usual best. Tedburrow is still capable on his day and makes his first foray to Beverley at the grand old age of thirteen. He has much to do from trap two. Colonel Cotton is dropped in grade from his flop in the Palace House Stakes while Vita Spericolata wont have far to go home but is up against it at this level. Bishops Court is our idea of the winner.