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The 2003-2004 results are at the bottom
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APRIL 17th SUMMING UP
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An interesting race but with an unusual shape because it lacks a runner
with strong previous form. This means that the stronger profile runners
- Green Park, Dr Pertseff and Lava Flow - represent trainers that do not
target strong debuts and have made slow starts in 2005.
Only Green Park has a good draw if the normal high number bias is in evidence.
Easier going would complicate things further with the runners likely to
go to the far rail (as they did in 2004)
Therefore, unless the top three are useful they do not set a strong level
on debut and this would open the race up to the second rank. These would
appear to be Crocodile Bay, Dingaan & possibly Green Pride.
In summary a solid group with probably 4-5 average winners amongst them
but difficult to be confident on who will be the winner here, particularly
with the doubt about the draw influence.
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RACE QUALITY:
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The race is usually of good quality for an early season maiden with good
types from bigger stables mixed in with the moderate to average types.
2004 included two 2yos that rated 90+ in the season including the Royal
Ascot winner Chateau Istana. The better runners tend to be speedy 2yo types
and can produce a race requiring a 75+ rating to win in better years.
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TRAINERS:
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R Hannon has had a runner in the last two races. One did not win
in the season and the other did not win until stepped up to 7f+
B Meehan has used the race for an uncompetitive debut by a later
average maiden winner in 2003.
JL Spearing has a fascinating record with the 2yos that have been
the first runner of the season for him at Windsor.
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SIRES:
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First season sires Bertolini
(Allsussedup & In Fashion) and Mull
Of Kintyre (Embraceable) have runners.
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