15:45 Ascot

Wednesday 3 May 2017

All14:0014:3515:1015:4516:2016:55

Merriebelle Stable Pavilion Stakes (Group 3)

  • 3YO only  |   Class 1  |   6f  |   Good to Firm (Firm in places)  |   10 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 15:46  |   Winning time: 1m 11.05s
1st
Horse silk
2
(6)
13/8f
T: C ApplebyJ: W Buick
Raced centre, tracked leaders, travelling strongly 2f out, quickened to lead over 1f out, came clear inside final furlong, ran on strongly op 6/4 tchd 5/4
2nd
Horse silk
1 ½
1
(9)
7/2
T: C G CoxJ: A Kirby
Upset in stalls, pulled hard, raced near side and prominent, 2nd in group 2f out, ridden and went 2nd overall inside final furlong, no chance with winner op 9/2
3rd
Horse silk
1 ½
6
(4)
10/1
T: W J HaggasJ: P Cosgrave
Sweating, raced centre, held up in last pair, headway over 1f out, kept on into 3rd towards finish, no threat op 12/1 tchd 9/1
4th
Horse silk
¾
9
(7)
25/1
T: C G CoxJ: L Morris
Raced centre, tracked leader, pushed along 2f out, chased winner briefly and ridden over 1f out, chased leading pair, no impression when lost 3rd towards finish
5th
Horse silk
¾
11
(5)
39-1
20/1
T: C & M JohnstonJ: James Doyle
Led overall in centre, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong op 16/1
6th
Horse silk
1 ½
8
(2)
16/1
T: D R C ElsworthJ: S W Kelly
Raced centre, held up, never involved op 14/1
7th
Horse silk
nk
7
(10)
7/1
T: J & T GosdenJ: L Dettori
Led group of 4 near side, pushed along and hanging right as groups merged over 2f out, ridden well over 1f out, soon weakened op 15/2 tchd 8/1
8th
Horse silk
5
5
(1)
7/1
T: S & E CrisfordJ: Jim Crowley
Raced centre, tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, ridden and weakened quickly over 1f out op 17/2
9th
Horse silk
5
4
(11)
50/1
T: R HannonJ: P J Dobbs
Raced near side, pulled hard tracking leaders in 4th, pushed along over 2f out, soon beaten op 33/1
10th
Horse silk
3
12
(12)
33/1
T: A M BaldingJ: Rob Hornby
Raced near side, pulled hard, chased group leader until 2f out, weakened quickly, soon behind

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3
(8)
Horse silk
Koropick201
Weight: 9-1|  Age: 3
T: H Palmer  J: Josephine Gordon
NR
10
(3)
Horse silk
Visionary19
Weight: 9-1|  Age: 3
T: R M H Cowell  J: S De Sousa
NR

Betting Breakdown

Tote Win:£2.40Pl:£1.10, £1.80, £2.90EX:£9.30Trifecta:£52.80SF:£6.47Swingers:£2.60, £4.00, £9.20

Forecasts

Blue Point (13/8), Harry Angel (7/2), Seven Heavens (7/1), Mokarris (7/1), Mubtasim (10/1), Sir Dancealot (16/1), Visionary (16/1), Yalta (20/1), Tis Marvellous (25/1), Rosie Briar (33/1), Legendary Lunch (50/1), Koropick (50/1)

Verdict

This very much looks as though it will provide a good trial race for the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot, a race that has provided some focus for the enhanced three-year-old sprinting programme. Harry Angel looks to be a very progressive type although it’s hard to know what to expect after his Mill Reef win but the consequence of that win is that he has to concede weight all round. The Charlie Appleby yard have made a good start to the season and BLUE POINT who looks every inch a sprinter can build on his impressive Gimcrack win. Sir Dancealot is a fascinating runner going sprinting again while Mokarris, Tis Marvellous and Seven Heavens (if he settles) provide depth in a well rounded and hot contest.
  1. Blue Point
  2. Sir Dancealot
  3. Harry Angel

Prize Money

1st: £45,368.002nd: £17,200.003rd: £8,608.004th: £4,288.005th: £2,152.006th: £1,080.00

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