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13:40 Lingfield Park

Betdirect No Q On 08000 93 66 93 Maiden Stakes (Class 5)

  • 8 Runners
  • Distance: 1m 2f
  • Going: Standard
  • Surface: Polytrack
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 2m 7.18s
  • 8 Ran
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1
Silk -

Abstract Art (USA)

8/15

    2
    Silk -

    Sky High Guy (IRE)

    14/1

      3
      Silk -

      Opera Comica

      3/1

        1(2)
        Silk - Dark Green, White seams, White sleeves, Dark Green armlets, White cap

        Abstract Art (USA)

        18
        8/15
        • Form 2472-
        • Age 3
        • Weight 9-0
        • Official Rating 75

        led after 2f, shaken up 2f out, ridden clear and in command inside final furlong, pushed out comfortably

        2(5)
        Silk - White, purple seams, sleeves and cap

        Bariloche

        12/1
        • Age 3
        • Weight 9-0

        started slowly, headway from rear well over 2f out, never near leaders

        3(8)
        Silk - Royal Blue, Maroon and Royal Blue striped sleeves, Yellow cap

        Being There

        36
        20/1
        • Form 7-
        • Age 3
        • Weight 9-0

        in touch, went 2nd over 4f out, ridden 3f out, weakened from 2f out

        4(3)
        Silk - Dark Blue and White stripes, White sleeves, Yellow cap

        Henry Holmes

        18
        33/1
        • Form 8-
        • Age 3
        • Weight 9-0

        towards rear, headway to chase winner 2f out, no impression over 1f out, one pace final furlong, lost place near finish

        5(7)
        Silk - Dark Green, Beige inverted triangle

        Safaah

        19
        50/1
        • Form 9-
        • Age 3
        • Weight 9-0

        soon led, headed after 2f, stayed tracking winner until weakened from 3f out

        6(4)
        Silk - Black and White stripes, checked sleeves, White cap

        Sky High Guy (IRE)

        42
        14/1
        • Form 0-
        • Age 3
        • Weight 9-0

        in touch, ridden 3f out, slightly outpaced until stayed on well final furlong to take 2nd towards finish

        7(1)
        Silk - Grey and Maroon diamonds, White sleeves and cap

        Lady Evi

        18
        66/1
        • Form 90-
        • Age 3
        • Weight 8-9

        held up, behind and outpaced over 4f out, soon beaten

        8(6)
        Silk - Dark Blue and Yellow check, diamonds on sleeves

        Opera Comica

        42 v
        3/1
        • Form 75226-
        • Age 3
        • Weight 8-9
        • Official Rating 75

        tracked leaders, slightly outpaced well over 1f out, stayed on to take 3rd towards finish

        In depth

        Verdict

        Abstract Art and Opera Comica are the pick of those who have racecourse experience, but we will side with newcomer Bariloche to score on debut. John Gosden runs two of those mentioned, including the selection. Bariloche is beautifully bred and will be expected to act well at this trip, being by Benny The Dip. He perhaps does not look the pick on jockey bookings, but the other pair are no great shakes and if he is straight enough he can add to Gosden's good record of profit for his three-year-olds on the all weather. Stablemate Opera Comica is rated in the 70s. She'd be expected to get this trip, though she disappointed over it here in November when last seen out and is still a maiden after five starts, so is clearly not one to lump on. Abstract Art is another who should improve for the step up in trip at three and could pose the selection with the biggest headache, but Bariloche has everything except racecourse experience and can hopefully make the most of his first appearance.

        Formwatch

        Abstract Art (USA) 11-2 (9-0) Dwelt, soon in touch, ran on well final furlong, gaining towards finish, 2nd of 11, nk behind Royal Reservation (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 2yo mdn (5) pol in Dec.

        Bariloche Benny The Dip colt, half-brother to 1m4f winner Bella Miranda.

        Being There 25-1 (9-0) Mid-division, driven 3f out, never dangerous, 7th of 12, 13l behind Danamour (9-0) at W'hampton 1m 1f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Dec.

        Henry Holmes 100-1 (8-11) Started very slowly, moderate headway on inner 2f out, never dangerous, 8th of 11, 9l behind Royal Reservation (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 2yo mdn (5) pol in Dec.

        Safaah 9-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, always in rear, 9th of 11, 12l behind Beauchamp Unique (8-6) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn aut (7) pol in Dec.

        Sky High Guy (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Slowly away, always behind, 12th of 14, 27l behind All The Good (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 2f 2yo mdn (4) pol in Nov.

        Lady Evi 100-1 (8-9) Mid-division, until ridden and weakened over 2f out, 10th of 11, 16l behind Royal Reservation (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 2yo mdn (5) pol in Dec.

        Opera Comica 5-1 (8-9) Towards rear until moderate headway on outside final furlong, 6th of 13, 8l behind Well Armed (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 2f 2yo mdn (4) pol in Nov.