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15:15 Hamilton Park

Arthur Balding Stakes (Showcase Handicap) (Class E)

  • 8 Runners
  • Distance: 6f 5y
  • Going: Good to Firm
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 1m 12.74s
  • 8 Ran
1(8)
Silk - White, Royal Blue sash, Red sleeves, White cap, Royal Blue star
Evs
  • Form 006053
  • Age 3
  • Weight 9-7

prominent, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out

2(1)
Silk - ROYAL BLUE, PINK chevrons, ROYAL BLUE cap
8/1
  • Form 400210
  • Age 3
  • Weight 8-13

soon led, ridden 2f out, headed over 1f, weakened inside final furlong

3(7)
Silk - Black and White stripes, Dark Blue sleeves, White cap
10/1
  • Form 025020
  • Age 3
  • Weight 8-12

chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong

4(6)
Silk - Purple and Yellow stripes, hooped sleeves
10/1
  • Form 602
  • Age 3
  • Weight 8-9

chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

5(5)
Silk - Royal Blue, Pink chevrons, Red cap
  • Form 506044
  • Age 3
  • Weight 8-5

soon prominent, ridden over halfway, weakened over 1f out

6(4)
Silk - Red, Black seams, striped sleeves, Red cap
  • Form 000662
  • Age 3
  • Weight 8-2

tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, led over 1f out, kept on final furlong

7(2)
Silk - Red, Yellow spots on sleeves and cap
66/1
  • Form 00-0050
  • Age 3
  • Weight 7-12

always behind

8(3)
Silk - Light Blue, White epaulets, check cap

Petana

6 b
25/1
  • Form 004662
  • Age 3
  • Weight 7-12

slowly into stride and behind, ridden over 2f out and soon one pace

In depth

Verdict

The consistent BA Highflyer has already shown that he has trained on into his three-year-old campaign and he is fancied to gain some just reward for his efforts today. The terms of the race do not make it easy for him though and he will need to be on his metal to get the better of Tally, Kings College Boy and Evangelist. However, Mick Channon has his string in good order at present and has a very good record with his raiders at Hamilton. BA Highflyer is well situated with regard to the draw and has a solid chance of making the most of a good opportunity from his current mark. Flying Edge is another to consider if supported but he still has a little to find with Tally on recent form and is best limited to an each way interest at best.