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PROFILE/COMMENTS |
May 14th: Newbury
6f Maiden |
Made a solid price at the Tattersalls part 1 sales but not high given his
position as Lot 88 in the select part of the sales. 35 of the previous
lots had made over 100k and up to 1.15M guineas. Lot 89 made 380k guineas.
Already gelded because of poor behviour.
French based sire has had a few runners in Britain 2002-4. His only winners
have been over 6-7f in 2004. In general his 2yos have shown better form
when stepped up to 6f+.
Dam is related to two Group 2 winners including Pursuit Of Love and this
got her foal into the select part of the sales. She was just an average
7f winner herself and has produced two 80s rated 6f 2yos.
Major trainer does not target 2yo racing and has a moderate record with
them. The last three seasons have been poor. He is notable for not targeting
strong debuts and debut wins are very rare (usually with Maktoum owner
breds in later season).
Trainer has had one STO winner with his only previous runner in 2005 who
was a cheaper sales buy for non Arab owners.
In summary the pedigree of an 80s rated 6-7f 2yo and running for a trainer
who gets very rare FTO winners and would be happy with a 'nice' introduction.
Profile [62]
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May 19th: Goodwood
6f Maiden |
A non runner at Newbury possibly because of the firm ground and runs 5
days later. Profile [62]
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May 25th: Ripon
6f Maiden |
Goodwood meeting was abandoned because of fog and he has his third go at
making his debut. Profile [62]
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May 28th: Doncaster
6f Maiden |
Non runner at Ripon possibly because of the soft ground. Profile [62]
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June 9th: Ripon
6f Maiden |
12/1 joint 3rd favourite at Doncaster in a group of mainly newcomers but
with a winner on STO. Race had a good early pace which settled down before
halfway and then pressed on again 2f out. Broke ok and 1L off the lead
after 1f. Shuffled back a little as the field bunched next to the rail.
2L off the lead at halfway in 6th and third rank. Travelled quite well
and had to wait to find a gap around 2f out and showed a solid forward
move to go through to 2nd 1f out and chase the winner for the last furlong.
Estimate [69]
Trainer has had his 2yos more forward in 2005 and this one made the best
debut so far. First test of that form. Only previous STO run in 2005 has
shown a good improvement but from a lower base. Profile [75]
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