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JULY 5th SUMMING UP
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A large field and the phrase "set your videos there will be lots of winners
come out of this.." almost certain to used on the TV. Overall just a little
more quality than 2004 where you would have done just fine opposing all
the later runners from the race. The lessons from the previous three races
include being wary of assuming it is full of high class horses and that
the better types may well not make the first three.
Josephus showed in 2003 that a good type with previous experience will
often be able to win quite comfortably unless there is a very strong and
ready newcomer. In 2005 we have already seen Porters & Arminius prove
this point in the previous 7f maidens on the track. Porters comfortably
beat The Visualiser who is the only runner with solid form in the
race. However, he looked pretty slow on debut and probably needing 8f.
Unless he shows unexpected improvement it would be a little disappointing
if at least one of the 18 newcomers doesn't have a bit more ability.
Shahin represents a trainer who you can normally trust to have his
2yos ready FTO. His record so far in 2005 appears disappointing but it
is possible he has run mostly poor to moderate types and the lack of prominent
debut runs is not because he has changed his strategy. As the owner's first
string and a solid profile overall he ought to be prominent.
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RACE QUALITY:
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A Class 3 maiden and one with a reputation for attracting a high class
field. However, the last two editions have been disappointing in only producing
a small number of later maiden winners. In both years the best horses in
the race achieved little at 2yo and showed better form at 3yo+ (Hazyview
& Kandidate).
The 2002 race was of the type that made the race's reputation with every
horse (other than the first three) winning later in the season and four
of them rating 95+ including late season Listed and Group 3 successes.
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TRAINERS & OWNERS:
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R Hannon has had 5 runners in the race in the last three seasons
and had the winner in 2002. The four representatives in the last two years
have produced two later maiden winners and a 5th place at best. He runs
Gin Jockey & Pelham Crescent.
E Dunlop runs two - After The Rainbow & Montjeu Man. He has
not had a runner in the race 2002-4.
Owner Hamdan Al Maktoum has two runners with first jockey R Hills
riding Shahin and W Supple riding Aamaaq.
M Tregoning has not had a runner in the race 2002-4 but runs two
with owner retained jockey riding Shahin and his stable jockey on
Moohimm
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SIRES:
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First Season Sires:-
Arkadian Hero (Cavewarrior) - 7 runners, no debut places. One winner
at 5f
Kalanisi (Kilworth) - 7 runners, no places in 8 runs.
Second Season Sires:-
Giant's Causeway has three runners - Giganticus, Pelham Crescent
& The Visualiser.
Montjeu has two runners both for E. Dunlop - After The Rainbow &
Montjeu Man.
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SALES REVIEWS:
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Kilworth rated 82 and an average chance of being a 2yo winner at
7f+. Just above average size and heavily built with a little length but
physically immature. Good scope to develop.
Moohimm rated 79 and just above average chance of 2yo winner. Average
size and just above average build. in proportion and unremarkable overall.
Blitzkrieg rated 71 and an average chance. Medium size and build
and neatly put together, ought to be competitive in average maiden races.
Cavewarrior rated 68 and average chance. Average size and build
with a deep front. Not particularly neatly put together and a mixed story
with some positives but not well put together overall. A difficult type
to rate.
Wise Choice rated 68 with a below average chance. Compact and heavy
in front but narrow and physically immature. Needed to develop a lot and
lacked range in movement.
Hoh Bla Daa rated 65 and below average chance. Small but with above
average build although more lightly built behind. A good attitude and quite
neatly put together but need to develop well to rate much over 70.
Lenoir rated 63 and below average chance. Small but with above
average build and deep in front.
Montjeu Man rated 60 and below average chance. Small and just an
average build. Quite neatly put together but lacking scope to develop.
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