Racecards
14:10 Ripon
Leyburn Maiden Stakes (Class 5)
- 16 Runners
- Distance: 6f
- Going: Good to Soft
- Surface: Turf
- £6,000 added
Bateau Bleu
32- Form 9
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer P C Haslam
- Jockey Greg Fairley
outpaced far side, ridden halfway, never troubled leaders
Bluie
12- Form 8
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer D Nicholls
- Jockey Adrian Nicholls
chased leaders stands side, ridden to lead that group over 1f out, soon driven and no extra
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer J Howard Johnson
- Jockey T Eaves
in touch far side, ridden and one pace final furlong
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
mid-division, stands side, ridden and no impression final 2f
- Form 67
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer P D Evans
- Jockey Richard Evans
chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer Jedd O'Keeffe
- Jockey T Hamilton
chased leaders far side until ridden and weakened 2f out
- Form 53
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
led stands side, driven and headed over 1f out, soon weakened
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer M & D Easterby
- Jockey Dale Gibson
dwelt stands side, hard driven and stayed on well final furlong
- Form 9
- Age 2
- Weight 8-12
- Trainer P T Midgley
- Jockey L Enstone
in touch stands side until ridden and no impression final 2f
- Age 2
- Weight 8-12
chased leaders stand side, ridden halfway, soon ridden and weakened quickly
- Age 2
- Weight 8-12
- Trainer P T Midgley
- Jockey Jamie Moriarty
chased leaders stands side, ridden and weakened over 1f out
- Age 2
- Weight 8-12
- Trainer T D Easterby
- Jockey Mr Darragh Allen
slowly into stride, stands side, chased leaders, driven and one pace final 2f
Verdict
A competitive maiden opens the card and from a shortlist of SHARP ECLIPSE, Kylladdie and Yeadon we will side with Sharp Eclipse. The selection hails from a yard in good form and he showed improved form last time out when he finished third behind Tres Coronas at Newcastle over 5f. The key to his chance today is the extra furlong which should suit and from the plum draw he looks the one they all have to beat. Kylladdie was only a cheap purchase but he showed up well on his debut at Haydock last weekend and if he can build on that then he would have to be of interest. However, his high draw is a cause for concern. Yeadon is an interesting newcomer from a yard who are going well at present and although he is bred to be better over further in time, he is certainly one to note in the market. David Nicholls does well with his sprinters so Bluie is worth consideration, although he will need to significantly improve on his debut run if he is to make his mark today. This looks a good opportunity for Sharp Eclipse who should prove tough to beat.
Formwatch
Bateau Bleu 25-1 (8-9) Towards rear, soon chased along, never dangerous, 9th of 13, 8l behind Fratellino (8-9) at Beverley 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Apr.
Bluie 8-1 (8-9) Went right start, soon outpaced, always behind, 8th of 12, 11l behind Duchess Dora (8-8) at Catterick 5f 2yo mdn aut (6) gf.
Dispol Antonio (IRE) Antonius Pius gelding out of Brief Fairy.
Durham Reflection (IRE) Pastoral Pursuits gelding out of Opari.
Kylladdie 20-1 (9-3) Chased winner, ridden and effort over 1f out, lost place and no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Kingdom Of Light (9-3) at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd.
Mighty Clarets (IRE) Whipper colt out of Collected.
Polly Macho (IRE) 13-2 (9-3) Led, ridden and headed over 3f out, kept on, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 13, 6l behind Pycian (9-3) at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd.
Powerful Pierre Compton Place colt out of Alzianah.
Reel Love Reel Buddy colt out of Love Affair.
Sharp Eclipse 85-40fav (9-3) Prominent, effort 2f out, kept on towards finish, 3rd of 8, 1 1/4l behind Tres Coronas (9-3) at Newcastle 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gs.
We'll Deal Again Gentleman's Deal colt out of Emma Amour.
Yeadon Fraam colt out of Harryana.
Fairys In A Storm (IRE) 100-1 (8-0) Chased leaders, ridden along halfway, soon beaten, 9th of 12, 15l behind Jack My Boy (8-11) at Beverley 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Apr.
Foricherforpoorer Where Or When filly out of Bridal Path.
Suzys Dream (IRE) Arakan filly out of Blue Velvet.
Venture Girl (IRE) Footstepsinthesand filly out of Bold Assumption.
Fibs And Flannel 10-1 (9-3) Dwelt, towards rear, pushed along and headway halfway, ridden and no impression final 2f, 5th of 8, 10l behind Tres Coronas (9-3) at Newcastle 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gs.
Three Sons Reset gelding out of Zuloago.