Racecards
18:45 Chester
Highstreetvouchers.com E.b.f. Maiden Stakes (Class 4)
- 11 Runners
- Distance: 5f 16y
- Going: Good to Firm
- Surface: Turf
- £8,000 added
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer D J G Murray Smith
- Jockey P Cosgrave
slowly into stride, ran green, outpaced
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer Mrs L Williamson
- Jockey T Dean
went right start and slowly away, outpaced, always behind
- Form 67
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer R Hannon
- Jockey Hadden Frost
soon led, headed 4f out, led 3f out, headed well over 1f out, weakened final 100 yards
Dedante
39- Form 523
- Age 2
- Weight 8-12
- Trainer D K Ivory
- Jockey A McCarthy
went slightly right start, took keen hold early, tracked leaders, led well over 1f out, soon ridden, headed towards finish
- Age 2
- Weight 8-12
- Trainer E J Alston
- Jockey J-P Guillambert
led early, with leaders, ridden over 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong
- Age 2
- Weight 8-12
- Trainer W M Brisbourne
- Jockey Liam Jones
unseated rider and galloped lose before start, outpaced, always towards rear
- Age 2
- Weight 8-12
slowly into stride, headway to track leaders over 3f out, not much room just over 1f out, switched right inside final furlong, ran on strongly to lead towards finish
- Form 576
- Age 2
- Weight 8-12
- Trainer Paul Green
- Jockey P Mulrennan
with leaders, led 4f out until 3f out, not much room briefly 2f out, soon weakened
- Form 6
- Age 2
- Weight 8-12
slowly into stride, soon recovered, chased leaders, weakened over 1f out
- Age 2
- Weight 8-12
- Trainer R Hollinshead
- Jockey Graham Gibbons
towards rear, headway over 2f out, ran on inside final furlong
- Age 2
- Weight 8-12
- Trainer Peter Grayson
- Jockey P Mathers
slowly into stride, in rear, some headway on inside, not on terms over 2f out, never dangerous
Verdict
Usual rules apply about a low draw being essential and Robin The Till gets the vote to capitalise on a good pitch; Dedante and Neo's Mate look the main challengers. None of the newcomers really stand out, perhaps Madame Trop Vite may be smart but a wide draw makes life very awkward. Instead then, it is Robin The Till who can take this. He has shown pace on his two starts to date and the fact that he has shown a tendency to go left out of the stalls shouldn't pose too many problems on this greyhound track. The stable continue in top form and he may prove hard to pass. Neo's Mate has three runs under her belt, and has shown some ability but nothing to get too excited about. That Boy Ronaldo needs to improve markedly, as does Josiah Bartlett. Dedante has all-weather experience and has run well around the tight turns of Lingfield. That will stand her in good stead for this track but her form looks nothing special, as does her draw. The market may shed some light on the newcomers, however it is Robin The Till who can prosper.
Formwatch
Cognac Boy (USA) Hennessy colt out of 6f & 7f winner City Sleeper.
Jack Jicaro Mind Games gelding out of an unraced mare.
Robin The Till 14-1 (9-3) Led, ridden and hung badly left, headed inside final 2f, soon weakened, 7th of 13, 17l behind Orizaba (9-3) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn (4) gd in May.
Dedante 7-1 (9-0) Led after 1f, ridden 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 5l behind Moss Likely (9-0) at Lingfield 5f 2yo mdn fll (5) pol in May.
Impressible Oasis Dream filly, half-sister to numerous winners from 5f-1m2f including the top-class sprinter Reverence.
Lily Waters Reset filly, half-sister to winning sprinter Milly Waters.
Madame Trop Vite (IRE) Invincible Spirit filly, half-sister to winners on the flat and over hurdles.
Neo's Mate (IRE) 25-1 (8-7) Behind, driven and outpaced over 2f out, ridden and one pace final furlong, never on terms, 6th of 11, 12l behind Haigh Hall (9-0) at Thirsk 5f 2yo mdn fll (4) gd in May.
That Boy Ronaldo 18-1 (8-5) Slowly into stride, always towards rear, last of 6, 26l behind Fivefootnumberone (8-9) at Haydock 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf in May.
Tillers Satisfied (IRE) Tillerman filly, half-sister to winning sprinter Steal My Fire.
Usual Suspects Royal Applause filly, half-sister to 1m2f winner Fort Amhurst.
Josiah Bartlett (IRE) 66-1 (9-3) In touch, ridden and stayed on same pace final 2f, 9th of 16, 7l behind Indian Art (9-3) at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf in May.