Racecards
15:25 Carlisle
Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Maiden Stakes (Div 1) (Class 5)
- 10 Runners
- Distance: 7f 200y
- Going: Heavy
- Surface: Turf
- £5,000 added
- Winner: £3,408
- 2nd: £1,006
- 3rd: £504
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer R A Fahey
- Jockey T Hamilton
towards rear, pushed along over 4f out, some late headway, not trouble leaders
Big Thunder
11- Form 767
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer Sir Mark Prescott
- Jockey L Morris
slow into stride, soon in touch, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 2f out
Corton Lad
71- Form 63
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer K Dalgleish
- Jockey Graham Gibbons
close up, ridden halfway, kept on same pace final 2f
- Form 08
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer M Dods
- Jockey Barry McHugh
held up, ridden over 4f out, never on terms
- Form 2
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer M R Channon
- Jockey Martin Harley
in rear, headway 2f out, ridden to go 3rd entering final furlong, not trouble leaders
Khelac
16- Form 062
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 75
- Trainer G A Swinbank
- Jockey R Winston
close up, ridden halfway, kept on same pace final furlong
Ready (IRE)
24- Form 7
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
tracked leader, led over 3f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on one pace
- Form 6
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer C & M Johnston
- Jockey J Fanning
led 1f, tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
- Form 22
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer A M Balding
- Jockey David Probert
led after 1f, pushed along and headed over 3f out, ridden to lead again over 1f out, stayed on
Verdict
Jullundar was beaten only a nose on his racecourse debut at Chepstow and should be winning before long on that evidence. Newcastle runner-up Khelac is another to consider as he looks sure to appreciate today's extra furlong but the vote goes to VAN PERCY. Andrew Balding's colt lost out by a short-head when starting favourite and finishing runner-up at Epsom last time but he was five lengths clear of the third and can make amends in this. Sir Mark Prescott runs Big Thunder but he's got plenty to find along with Tribal Path although newcomer Allnecessaryforce is related to a winner and worth a second glance in the betting.
Formwatch
Allnecessaryforce (FR) Verglas colt out of Kosmic View.
Big Thunder 33-1 (9-3) Slowly away raced wide in rear, ridden halfway, never on terms, 7th of 8, 11l behind Becky Lou (8-12) at Chester 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd.
Corton Lad 11-1 (9-3) In touch in 4th, pushed along and outpaced, ridden over 2f out, went 3rd inside final furlong, one pace, 3rd of 5, 10l behind Luck (9-3) at Hamilton 6f 2yo mdn (5) sft in Jul.
Denton Skyline (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Dwelt, soon chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon behind, 8th of 11, 11l behind Emperatriz (8-12) at Newcastle 7f 2yo mdn (4) sft in Aug.
Jullundar (IRE) 7-2 (8-9) Held up, steady headway before halfway, chased leaders 2f out, ridden to challenge and hung left from over 1f out, led narrowly inside final furlong, headed post, 2nd of 6, ns behind Jebril (9-0) at Chepstow 1m 2yo mdn (5) sft in Aug.
Khelac 25-1 (9-3) Wth leader, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on and every chance inside final furlong, held near finish, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Emperatriz (8-12) at Newcastle 7f 2yo mdn (4) sft in Aug.
Ready (IRE) 66-1 (9-3) Slowly away, towards rear, effort over 1f out, no impression, 7th of 10, 6l behind Time And Place (9-3) at Pontefract 5f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Aug.
Tribal Path (IRE) 6-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, closed over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten, 6th of 10, 11l behind Wentworth (9-3) at York 7f 2yo mdn (2) gd in Aug.
Van Percy 15-8fav (9-3) Went right start close up, ridden over 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, driven and gaining on winner near finish, 2nd of 8, shd behind Royal Skies (9-3) at Epsom Downs 1m 2yo mdn (5) gd in Aug.
Mjaal (IRE) Haatef filly out of Tawaajud.