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15:30 Lingfield Park

Betdirect.Co.Uk Median Auction Maiden Stakes (Class H)

  • 10 Runners
  • Distance: 1m
  • Going: Standard
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 1m 40.07s
  • 10 Ran
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1
Silk -

Rye (IRE)

8/11

    2
    Silk -

    Ballinger Ridge

    15/8

      3
      Silk -

      Star Welcome

      25/1

        1(5)
        Silk - White, Dark Green triple diamond and sleeves

        Ballinger Ridge

        15 b
        15/8
        • Form 063-232
        • Age 5
        • Weight 9-7

        led, 10 lengths clear halfway, still clear when shaken up over 1f out, jockey appeared to take it easy entering final furlong, ridden and headed near finish

        2(4)
        Silk - White, Maroon diamond, diamonds on sleeves, White cap Maroon diamond

        Magic Stone

        52
        66/1
        • Form 000/0-0
        • Age 4
        • Weight 9-7

        held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, soon one pace

        3(7)
        Silk - Yellow, Dark Blue star, halved sleeves, Yellow cap, Dark Blue star

        Mr Dip

        266
        9/1
        • Form 050-
        • Age 4
        • Weight 9-7

        in touch over 5f

        4(8)
        Silk - Yellow, Red hoop, Red cap

        Young Dynasty

        31
        20/1
        • Age 4
        • Weight 9-7

        very slowly away, towards rear, some headway under pressure over 2f out

        5(2)
        Silk - Purple, White spots, Emerald Green sleeves, White spots, White cap, Purple spots

        Lady Heccles

        66/1
        • Age 5
        • Weight 9-2

        always behind

        6(3)
        Silk - Red, Royal Blue star on body and cap, Red sleeves, Royal Blue stars

        Mantel Mini

        b
        66/1
        • Age 5
        • Weight 9-2

        badly left at start, always in rear

        7(9)
        Silk - Light Green, White seams, Light Green cap

        Ryan's Bliss (IRE)

        13
        25/1
        • Form 0/0000-0
        • Age 4
        • Weight 9-2

        chased leaders over 5f

        8(1)
        Silk - Royal Blue, White hooped sleeves, Dark Blue cap

        Rye (IRE)

        237
        8/11
        • Form 5-
        • Age 3
        • Weight 7-12

        chased clear leader, ridden 3f out, still 6 lengths behind leader over 1f out, stayed on to lead post

        9(6)
        Silk - Maroon, White stars, sleeves and cap

        Shalati Princess

        17
        50/1
        • Form 00
        • Age 3
        • Weight 7-12

        outpaced, never nearer

        10(10)
        Silk - Beige, Brown seams, Beige sleeves, Brown cap

        Star Welcome

        16
        25/1
        • Form 0-0
        • Age 3
        • Weight 7-12

        soon steadied start, held up, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, can do better

        In depth

        Verdict

        Andrew Balding has found the perfect opportunity for Ballinger Ridge to lose his maiden tag, with only Rye looking capable of giving him a race. Ballinger Ridge has been the a most frustrating customer, he bowls along in his races looking all over the winner and then just appears to lose interest slightly when the chips are down. If he can keep his mind on the job today he should easily outgun these rivals. Star Welcome, Young Destiny and Mr Dip are all from decent yards and are open to improvement, but Rye has at least shown signs of ability. Jamie Osborne's filly wasn't disgraced when running fifth in a decent looking maiden at Kempton in July and if handling the Polytrack could be the one to bustle up the selection. It is hard to get enthusiastic about any of the others so Ballinger Ridge is given a confident vote.