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14:20 Southwell

Betdaq The Betting Exchange Maiden Auction Stakes (aw) (Class 6)

  • 4 Runners
  • Distance: 5f
  • Going: Standard (Turf - Good (Good to Firm in places))
  • Surface: Fibresand
  • £2,600 added
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 0m 59.84s
  • Off Time: 14:24:45
  • 4 Ran
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1
Silk -

Bahamian Babe

5/4

    1(1)
    Silk - Red, Royal Blue striped sleeves

    Red Cell (IRE)

    6/4
    • Age 2
    • Weight 9-1

    led 2f, remained with winner until ridden approaching final furlong, soon outpaced

    2(3)
    Silk - Light Blue and Royal Blue diamonds, Light Blue sleeves, Royal Blue armlets, Light Blue cap

    Hartshead Flyer (IRE)

    6/1
    • Age 2
    • Weight 8-12

    awkward at start, slowly into stride, soon pushed along and outpaced in rear

    4(2)
    Silk - PURPLE, GREY star

    Kings House

    20/1
    • Age 2
    • Weight 8-9

    went left start, slowly into stride, joined leaders after 2f, soon ridden, outpaced approaching final furlong

    5(4)
    Silk - Jade Green, Cream sash, Royal Blue and Cream quartered cap

    Bahamian Babe

    5/4
    • Age 2
    • Weight 8-7

    tracked leader, led 3f out, shaken up entering final furlong, soon forged clear, easily (hand timed)

    3(5)
    NR

    Dispol Bertie

    14/1
    • Age 2
    • Weight 8-9

    Withdrawn

    In depth

    Verdict

    The market will offer most clues in this affair and we side with Red Cell at the principal expense of Bahamian Babe and Hartshead Flyer. Two year old winners have been a speciality of Eoghan O'Neill in the past and with the trainer having to strike out without John Fretwell's support, he'll be keen to make an early impression. A 12000gns purchase at the sales, he is related to winners over further and is the most expensive of those that have gone through the ring. Bahamian Babe warrants respect with Jamie Spencer aboard. The filly has a pedigree that has plenty of pace. Hartshead Flyer has already had the unkindest cut of all. Dispol Bertie is from a yard that enjoyed plenty of success of late and cannot be ignored at bigger prices. Kings House looks a fun purchase at just 800 guineas. Red Cell appears to have most positives on paper and he is our tentative pick on the racecourse.

    Formwatch

    Red Cell (IRE) Kheleyf colt, half-brother to winning sprinter Nebraska Lady.

    Hartshead Flyer (IRE) Modigliani gelding out of a lightly-raced mare.

    Kings House Mujahid colt out of a lightly-raced mare.

    Bahamian Babe Bahamian Bounty filly, sister to winning sprinter Victorian Bounty.

    Dispol Bertie Bertolini colt, half-brother to winners on the flat and over hurdles.