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16:35 Epsom Downs

Group Two Robowatch Handicap (Class 2) (Class 2)

  • 11 Runners
  • Distance: 1m 4f 10y
  • Going: Good, Good to Firm in places
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 2m 39.80s
  • 11 Ran
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1
Silk -

Nordwind (IRE)

4/1

    2
    Silk -

    Horner (USA)

    33/1

      3
      Silk -

      Sand And Stars (IRE)

      8/1

        1(8)
        Silk - Royal Blue and White diamonds, White sleeves, Royal Blue armlets, quartered cap

        Nightspot

        12
        13/2
        • Form 5-63216
        • Age 3
        • Weight 9-7

        tracked winner until over 2f out, weakened and soon eased

        2(11)
        Silk - Yellow, Dark Blue cross belts, quartered cap

        Horner (USA)

        45
        33/1
        • Form 042103
        • Age 3
        • Weight 9-5

        held up towards rear, headway on outside over 2f out, ridden to chase winner approaching final furlong, ran on close home

        3(5)
        Silk - Black, Red diamond, White sleeves, Red armlets, Black cap, Red diamond

        Sand And Stars (IRE)

        20
        8/1
        • Form 352120
        • Age 3
        • Weight 9-5

        in touch, ridden to chase winner over 2f out, till approaching final furlong, stayed on inside final furlong

        4(6)
        Silk - Green, red epaulets

        Hasaiyda (IRE)

        28
        6/4
        • Form 141
        • Age 3
        • Weight 9-4

        mid-division, pushed along over 4f out, never dangerous

        5(4)
        Silk - Emerald Green, Red sash, Yellow sleeves and cap

        Nordwind (IRE)

        28
        4/1
        • Form 34112
        • Age 3
        • Weight 9-3

        made all, driven out close home

        6(2)
        Silk - Dark Blue, Light Blue sleeves, Purple stars, Purple cap, Light Blue star

        Man At Arms (IRE)

        4
        16/1
        • Form 400460
        • Age 3
        • Weight 9-0

        slowly into stride, always towards rear, pushed along 6f out, never dangerous

        7(9)
        Silk - MAROON, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star

        Cherubim (JPN)

        53
        20/1
        • Form 32-5512
        • Age 3
        • Weight 8-13

        close up, ridden over 3f out, hung left from over 2f out, soon weakened

        8(7)
        Silk - Grey, Maroon epaulets, Maroon cap

        Pagan Magic (USA)

        19
        11/1
        • Form 5-30105
        • Age 3
        • Weight 8-13

        held up towards rear, pushed along 4f out, headway 2f out, ridden and stayed on final furlong

        9(3)
        Silk - Royal Blue, White sleeves, check cap

        Bienvenue

        29
        20/1
        • Form 5-41260
        • Age 3
        • Weight 8-11

        tracked leaders, ridden when hampered and not much room over 2f out, not a danger after

        10(10)
        Silk - White, Light Blue chevron, Light Blue and White striped cap

        Payola (USA)

        20
        14/1
        • Form 0-16
        • Age 3
        • Weight 8-10

        held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, weakened final furlong

        11(1)
        Silk - Royal Blue and Yellow stripes, checked sleeves, Royal Blue cap

        The Violin Player (USA)

        33
        50/1
        • Form 3-00005
        • Age 3
        • Weight 8-7

        slowly into stride, soon tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out

        In depth

        Verdict

        Hasaiyda can keep the Michael Stoute bandwagon rolling here, with Nordwind and Cherubim given as the main dangers. This daughter of Hector Protector returned to winning ways at Sandown last time when she took her time getting into top gear before accounting for today's rival Nordwind. She wasn't stopping at the end of that 10 furlongs so this extra distance shouldn't be a problem. Nordwind is three pounds better off for a length so strictly speaking is entitled to reverse the form, but the selection does appear to have more scope for improvement. A bigger threat may come from Cherubim who is holding her form well and should be well suited by today's trip. Nightspot has earned top-weight and is another to consider, but Hasaiyda looks the more progressive of this line up and is taken to oblige.