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14:00 Epsom Downs

Investec Woodcote Stakes (Conditions Race) (Class 2)

  • 7 Runners
  • Distance: 6f 3y
  • Going: Good
  • Surface: Turf
  • £40,000 added
  • Winner: £24,900
  • 2nd: £7,456
  • 3rd: £3,728
  • 4th: £1,864
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 1m 8.54s
  • Off Time: 14:00:21
  • 7 Ran
Go to Full Result
1
Silk -

De Bruyne Horse

13/8

    2
    Silk -

    Cardsharp

    7/4

      1(4)
      Silk - Silver, tassel on cap

      Cardsharp

      20
      7/4
      • Form 14
      • Age 2
      • Weight 9-5

      led, ridden and pressed over 1f out, headed 1f out, kept on same pace

      2(7)
      Silk - LIGHT BLUE, ORANGE epaulets

      De Bruyne Horse

      12 D
      13/8
      • Form 51
      • Age 2
      • Weight 9-5

      dwelt, recovered to chase leader after 1f, pushed along edging left on camber from after halfway, ridden to lead 1f out, ran on well, ridden out

      3(6)
      Silk - Purple, white chevron hoop on body and sleeves, white cap

      Holdenhurst

      10 D
      33/1
      • Form 51
      • Age 2
      • Weight 9-5

      slowly into stride and slightly squeezed up leaving stalls, outpaced and always in rear

      4(2)
      Silk - Light Blue, Orange epaulets, orange cap

      Ventura Dragon (IRE)

      11
      14/1
      • Form 31
      • Age 2
      • Weight 9-5

      outpaced in last trio, pushed along and struggling halfway, never a factor

      5(5)
      Silk - Black, Light Blue epaulets and armlets

      Zap

      15 D
      4/1
      • Form 1
      • Age 2
      • Weight 9-5

      chased leaders in 4th, pushed along halfway, went 3rd inside final 2f, kept on same pace and no impression final furlong

      6(1)
      Silk - White, Dark Blue cross belts, sleeves and cap

      Campion

      7
      14/1
      • Form 841
      • Age 2
      • Weight 9-0

      pulled hard early, settled in 3rd on rail after 1f, pushed along over 2f out, ridden hung left and lost 3rd inside final 2f, weakened final furlong

      7(3)
      Silk - Black, Yellow stars, Black cap, Yellow star

      Diamond Pursuit

      7
      66/1
      • Form 514
      • Age 2
      • Weight 9-0

      outpaced in last pair, never involved but plugged on into poor 5th in closing stages

      Previous results

      2016
      (3)
      Silk -

      Legendary Lunch (IRE)

      5/2
      • Age 2
      • Weight 9-0

      2015
      (6)
      Silk -

      Buratino (IRE)

      2/1
      • Age 2
      • Weight 9-0

      2014
      (1)
      Silk -

      Baitha Alga (IRE)

      15/8
      • Age 2
      • Weight 9-0

      In depth

      Verdict

      Richard Hannon and Richard Fahey have strong claims as both are doubly represented but CARDSHARP makes plenty of appeal too for Mark Johnston. The son of Lonhro, an easy scorer on his Brighton debut, was only beaten just over a length in a better race at Ascot last time. He's shown good early speed on both occasions and will probably set out to make all. De Bruyne Horse could not have won more easily at Ripon on his second start and seems sure to go well with Ryan Moore booked, whilst cosy York winner Zap looks the first choice of the Fahey pair and understandably so after that impressive debut performance. The remaining quartet are all winners but look to have something to find with the aforementioned trio.

      Formwatch

      Cardsharp 7-2 (9-8) Slight lead, narrowly headed inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 4th of 6, 1l behind Aqabah (9-2) at Ascot 5f stks (3) gf in May.

      De Bruyne Horse 11-2 (9-2) Made all on near sider rail, pushed readily clear final furlong, unchallenged, won at Ripon 6f stks (5) gd in May beating Way of Wisdom (9-9) by 7l, 7 ran.

      Holdenhurst 12-1 (9-5) Chased leader who went clear 2f out, closed over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, held on, won at Brighton 6f mdn stks (5) gd in May beating Hateya (9-0) by 1/2l, 10 ran.

      Ventura Dragon (IRE) 5-4fav (9-2) Not much room soon after start, towards rear, headway when not much room entering final furlong, ran on, led post, won at Carlisle 5f stks (4) gf in May beating Seyaady (9-2) by ns, 8 ran.

      Zap 5-1 (9-5) Slowly away, in touch, headway over 2f out, led inside final furlong, held on well, won at York 6f mdn stks (2) gs in May beating Red Force One (9-5) by 1l, 8 ran.

      Campion 8-13fav (9-0) Made most, ridden inside final furlong, readily, won at Bath 5f fll stks (4) fm in May beating Awesome (9-0) by 3/4l, 6 ran.

      Diamond Pursuit 16-1 (9-3) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 7, 6 1/4l behind Prince of The Dark (9-2) at Bath 6f stks (3) fm in May.