Racecards
18:20 Newbury
Christal Management E.b.f. Maiden Fillies' Stakes (str) (Class 4)
- 14 Runners
- Distance: 7f
- Going: Good to Firm
- Surface: Turf
- £7,000 added
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer R Hannon
- Jockey Richard Hughes
dwelt, held up in mid-division, headway from 3f out, waited with until eased out left to challenge over 1f out, shaken up to lead inside final furlong, readily
- Form 9
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer A P Jarvis
- Jockey M Davies
prominent, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer B G Powell
- Jockey F Sweeney
always towards rear, well beaten over 2f out
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
mid-division, lost place over 4f out, soon behind
Mortitia
17- Form 4
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer B J Meehan
- Jockey M Dwyer
prominent, ridden over 2f out, edged left 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
My Elliemay
14- Form 66
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer P D Evans
- Jockey Catherine Gannon
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, no headway
Opera Dancer
17- Form 9
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer S Kirk
- Jockey James Doyle
mid-division, headway over 3f out, went left over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, no impression on winner
Pencarrow
23- Form 2
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer M Al Zarooni
- Jockey Ahmed Ajtebi
raced centre over 1f, promient, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer M L W Bell
- Jockey Hayley Turner
slowly into stride, ran green in rear, stayed on from over 1f out, never in contention
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
dwelt, held up towards rear, headway 4f out, ridden and hung left over 1f out, weakened over 1f out
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer H J L Dunlop
- Jockey David Probert
dwelt, towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, some headway well over 1f out, no impression
Ventose
74- Form 8
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer M R Channon
- Jockey Cory Parish
tracked leaders, ridden and edged left 2f out, soon close up, weakened inside final furlong
- Form 22
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer J & T Gosden
- Jockey N Mackay
took keen hold, led ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, readily held by winner
Verdict
This maiden sees the much anticipated debut of the only offspring of the late great George Washington and with Date With Destiny in Richard Hannon's charge she has every chance of winning first time up but with experience already gained ZANAZZI gets the call marginally ahead of Pencarrow. From top connections the pick has a decent mix of speed and stamina in her pedigree, which also suggests success as a juvenile, and after showing plenty of ability in two starts she can win at the third time of asking. Pencarrow should make things tough though as Godolphin's well bred filly found just the one too good on debut and should improve from that. Date With Destiny cost 320,000 guineas and much will be expected of the only progeny of the former 2000 Guineas winner. She is bound to be popular in the market and she's in the right hands. Encouragement can be taken from Mortitia's first outing and with the expected progression she can go well but after two good runs Zanazzi can make experience count.
Formwatch
Date With Destiny (IRE) George Washington filly out of Flawlessly.
Ellie In The Pink (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Started slowly, outpaced throughout, 9th of 10, 26l behind Lily Again (9-0) at Kempton 6f 2yo mdn fll (5) pol in Jun.
Erythrina (IRE) Elnadim filly out of Louve Heureuse.
Highcliffe 16-1 (8-8) Behind, ridden over 2f out, switched left over 1f out, stayed on, 9th of 15, 9l behind Temptingfaith (8-6) at Newbury 6f 2yo flls mdn auc stks (4) gf in Jun.
Levantera (IRE) Hurricane Run filly out of Ellway Star.
Mortitia 25-1 (9-0) Towards rear on outside, steady headway halfway, chased leaders and green 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 14, 6l behind Cape Dollar (9-0) at Newbury 7f 2yo stks (4) gf in Jun.
My Elliemay 16-1 (9-0) Dwelt, soon switched left, held up in last, stayed on inside final furlong, never on terms, 6th of 9, 6l behind Cheque Book (9-0) at Chester 7f 2yo fll mdn (4) gf in Jun.
Opera Dancer 33-1 (9-0) Started slowly, behind, never dangerous, 9th of 14, 13l behind Cape Dollar (9-0) at Newbury 7f 2yo stks (4) gf in Jun.
Pencarrow 15-2 (9-0) Dwelt, soo chased leaders on inside, tracked winner 3f out, every chance 1f out and stayed on until no extra and held final 100 yards, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind Sceal Nua (9-0) at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn fll (5) pol in Jun.
Rosa Midnight (USA) Lemon Drop Kid filly out of Christmas Player.
Strictly Rhythm Hawk Wing filly out of Esteemed Lady.
Summer Jasmine Kyllachy filly out of Blodwen.
Ventose 25-1 (8-4) Keen tracked leaders, ridden and weakened final furlong, 8th of 16, 9l behind The Sydney Arms (8-13) at Windsor 5f 2yo mdn fll aut (5) gd in Apr.
Zanazzi (USA) 11-2 (9-0) Led on rail, ridden and headed over 1f out, not pace of winner final furlong, kept on for clear 2nd, 2nd of 14, 2 3/4l behind Cape Dollar (9-0) at Newbury 7f 2yo stks (4) gf in Jun.
Oneiric Act One filly out of Ecstasy.