Racecards
14:50 Newcastle
European Breeders' Fund Maiden Stakes (div 2) (Class 4)
- 11 Runners
- Distance: 7f
- Going: Good to Soft, Good in places
- Surface: Turf
- £6,150 added
- Winner: £3,640
- 2nd: £1,392
- 3rd: £691
- 4th: £333
Adlington
23- Form 335
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 73
- Trainer R A Fahey
- Jockey Barry McHugh
led narrowly, ridden and headed well over 1f out, gradually weakened final furlong
- Form 70
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer P T Midgley
- Jockey P McDonald
mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, never on terms
- Form 8
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
chased leaders, ridden and effort inside final 2f, stayed on same pace final furlong, no impression
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer J R Weymes
- Jockey D Fentiman
slowly into stride, soon outpaced, always behind
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer C & M Johnston
- Jockey J Fanning
slowly into stride, mid-division, headway over 2f out, led well over 1f out, driven clear final furlong, stayed on well
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
behind, headway over 2f out, switched left to chase winner over 1f out, stayed on to go clear 2nd inside final furlong, no impression
White Fusion
27- Form 9
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer J Howard Johnson
- Jockey D Swift
with leader, driven and lost place over 2f out, soon ridden, no impression from over 1f out
- Form 78822
- Age 2
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 69
- Trainer H A McWilliams
- Jockey P Mathers
with leader, effort and every chance 2f out to over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, no impression with leading pair
- Age 2
- Weight 8-12
soon outpaced, always in rear
- Age 2
- Weight 8-12
- Trainer J G Given
- Jockey P Mulrennan
mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, never on terms
- Form 69590
- Age 2
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 65
- Trainer Mrs K Walton
- Jockey A Mullen
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Verdict
As with the previous race, Jeremy Noseda fields an interesting newcomer in the shape of SUD PACIFIQUE - another Derby entry that is hardly thrown in at the deep end for his first visit to a racecourse. The Montjeu colt holds a full house as far as entries are concerned and he would appear to have been well placed to gain a confidence booster before being aimed at more illustrious targets. Of the others: Sergeant Ablett, a half-brother to stablemate Drill Sergeant, can be expected to cope with a bit of give underfoot and, as Mark Johnson has a near one-in-five strike-rate with juveniles at this course; there are solid reasons to fear the challenge presented by this son of Danehill Dancer. Indian Giver has shown enough recent progress to merit an interest for a place in the frame, while Adlington also has ability but needs to bounce back from a disappointing effort last time out. Face The Future may be the best of the remainder.
Formwatch
Adlington 3-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon lost place, weakened 1f out, 5th of 6, 10l behind Dominator (9-3) at Ayr 7f 2yo mdn (5) gd.
Byron Bear (IRE) 66-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, behind, never a factor, last of 11, 13l behind Newport Arch (8-12) at Newcastle 7f 2yo mdn (5) gs.
Face The Future 33-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, in rear, never nearer, 8th of 12, 17l behind Goldenveil (8-12) at Ayr 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Jul.
Geordie Joe Avonbridge colt out of Quick Flight.
Sergeant Ablett (IRE) Danehill Dancer colt out of Dolydille.
Sud Pacifique (IRE) Montjeu colt out of Anestasia.
White Fusion 9-1 (9-3) Towards rear, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous, 9th of 11, 20l behind Campos (9-3) at Catterick 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
Indian Giver 13-2 (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on under pressure to go 2nd post, 2nd of 8, 1 3/4l behind Brave Dream (9-3) at Carlisle 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd.
Margot De Medici (FR) Medicean filly out of Ratukidul.
Miss T Bertolini filly out of Chalosse.
West Stand 40-1 (8-9) Chased leaders far side, driven 2f out, no impression when slightly hampered inside final furlong, soon weakened, 11th of 16, 14l behind No Poppy (8-12) at Ripon 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd.
Cottam Donny 100-1 (8-10) Started very slowly, always behind, 9th of 11, 18l behind Malgoof (9-3) at Newcastle 6f 2yo mdn aut (6) gf.