Racecards
18:45 Chester
Rathbones E.b.f. Maiden Stakes (Class 4)
- 8 Runners
- Distance: 5f 16y
- Going: Good to Firm, Good in places
- Surface: Turf
- £8,500 added
- Form 60
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
soon chasing leaders, pushed along in 3rd 2f out, soon hung left, beaten 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
Ariel Bender
10- Form 59
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer Peter Grayson
- Jockey P Mathers
not clear run well over 3f out, always in rear
- Form 2
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer J G Given
- Jockey P Mulrennan
went slightly right and bumped start, pushed along to gain prominent position when tightened up over 4f out and lost place, headway when not much room 2f out, ridden to go 2nd when edged right inside final furlong
- Form 722
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 74
- Trainer C G Cox
- Jockey P Robinson
led, kicked on well over 1f out, soon ridden headed near finish
- Age 2
- Weight 8-12
bumped start, disputed lead until hampered on inside after 1f, not clear run and lost place over 2f out, not able to trouble leaders after, kept on inside final furlong
Bitter Honey
18- Form 4
- Age 2
- Weight 8-12
- Trainer Mrs G S Rees
- Jockey Graham Gibbons
went right start, headway over 3f out, hung right and weakened well over 1f out
- Age 2
- Weight 8-12
- Trainer W M Brisbourne
- Jockey T G McLaughlin
slowly into stride, in rear, pushed wide well over 1f out, never dangerous
Wigan Lane
14- Form 6
- Age 2
- Weight 8-12
with leader until tightened up over 2f out, edged left and lost 2nd inside final furlong, carried right, no extra
Verdict
ITSTHURSDAYALREADY impressed on debut when runner up at Redcar in a lower grade maiden last month, and is taken to score here, ahead of Wigan Lane and Deal. James Given's had some success with his two year olds this year, and Itsthursdayalready looks to have a promising career. He cost 18,000 Guineas and is closely related to winners at sprints and middle distances. Well drawn here, if he doesn't win today he's likely to go to York on Friday. Wigan Lane was another costly purchase, and should also come on for her eye-catching debut, which again was at Redcar. The Fahey yard's in fine form, and hopes are high for her with some fancy entries later in the year. Dandy Nicholls' Il Forno is also destined for better races, while Deal has the benefit of two races, in both of which she's been placed. More improvement's to be expected. Clive Cox is having a fabulous season and his runner Reddy To Star could live up to his name after a couple of recent seconds. He's entered for the Newbury Super Sprint. Support for any, especially the newcomers Almuntaser, Bazsharani and Cheshire Lady should be noted. It's a decent maiden this, and our preference is for Itsthursdayalready.
Formwatch
Arctic Destiny (IRE) 22-1 (9-3) Raced alone towards far side, close up, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 11th of 12, 31l behind Kaptain Kirkup (9-3) at Newcastle 6f 2yo mdn aut (6) gs in May.
Ariel Bender 50-1 (8-10) Behind and outpaced, last of 9, 19l behind Strike Shot (9-3) at Haydock 5f 2yo mdn (5) gd in May.
Itsthursdayalready 16-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, 2nd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Oondiri (8-4) at Redcar 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in May.
Reddy To Star (IRE) 9-2 (9-3) Tracked winner, ridden to lead over 1f out, driven inside final furlong, headed towards finish, 2nd of 7, nk behind Absolute Music (8-12) at Leicester 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in May.
Bazsharani Auction House filly out of Ewenny.
Bitter Honey 14-1 (8-11) With leader, led over 1f out, soon edged left, headed final furlong, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 2 3/4l behind Ananda Kanda (8-9) at Haydock 6f 2yo stks (5) hvy in May.
Cheshire Lady (IRE) Marju filly out of Kiris World.
Wigan Lane 7-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 6th of 14, 5l behind Avonrose (9-0) at Redcar 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in May.
Almuntaser (IRE) Celtic Swing gelding out of Fire Reply.
Il Forno 20-1 (9-3) Slowly intro stride, soon chasing leaders, led halfway, one pace final furlong, 2nd of 9, 3 1/2l behind Shakespearean (9-3) at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn (5) gs in May.
Deal (IRE) 15-8 (9-0) Chased leaders, switched right after 1f, strong challenge and hung right over 1f out, not quicken towards finish, 3rd of 8, 1l behind Quaker Parrot (9-0) at Warwick 5f 2yo stks (5) gf in May.
Psychopathicsandra (IRE) 50-1 (8-7) Carried right start, mainly always towards rear, 8th of 11, 10l behind Metal Soldier (9-3) at Chester 5f 2yo mdn (3) gf in May.