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3:00 Chelmsford (AW) 28 May 2008

greatleighs.com Maiden Auction Stakes

(Class 5) (2yo) 6f Standard
1st £3,238 2nd £963.50 3rd £481.50 4th £240.50
Pos. (Draw)
Horse / SP
Trainer / Jockey
Jockey
Trainer
Age WGT OR TS RPR MR
1 (10)  
2 90 73 82
b c Green Desert (USA) - Summertime Legacy (Darshaan)
In touch, headway over 3f out, ridden to lead just over 1f out, in command final furlong (op 15-2)
2 (4)
2 810 64 72
b f Anabaa (USA) - Sonja's Faith (IRE) (Sharp Victor)
Chased leader until 2f out, soon switch left, chased winner final furlong, kept on same pace (op 9-1 tchd 8-1)
3 (3) nk [2]
2 811 64 72
b c Captain Rio - Disarm (IRE) (Bahamian Bounty)
Slowly into stride, behind, ridden and hung right well over 1f out, headway and edged left over 1f out, ran on well final furlong, (tchd 20-1)
4 (1) [5½]
2 812 54 62
br g Statue Of Liberty (USA) - Brave Truth (IRE) (Brief Truce)
Soon pushed up to lead, ridden 2f out, headed just over 1f out, weakened final furlong (tchd 66-1)
5 (8) 4 [9½]
2 813 42 50
b c Efisio - Celt Song (IRE) (Unfuwain)
Reared in stalls and very slowly away, still last but in touch 4f out, ridden and struggling well over 2f out, no chance after (jockey said, regarding running and riding, that his orders were to be positive, jump out and hopefully make the running, adding that the colt reared prior to stalls opening, was always outpaced and resented the kickback, adding further that the rug fitted to aid colt in stalld had slpped off and colt became unsettled.) (op 11-10)
6 (5) hd [9¾]
2 94 47 54
ch c Piccolo - Silken Dalliance (Rambo Dancer)
Dwelt, soon chasing leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon struggling (op 7-1)
7 (6) [12½]
2 811 31 39
b c Choisir (AUS) - New TycoonI (IRE) (Last Tycoon)
Chased leaders, lost place and ridden over 3f out, no chance final 2f (op 4-1 tchd 3-1)
  • 7 ran Off time: 3:03:00 Winning time: 1m 14.45s (slow by 3.95s) Total SP: 107%
  • Non-runners: Canadian Rockie (withdrawn; rider unseated and injured before start), Cloudesley (self certificate), Lislin (self certificate), Swingfire (vet's certificate)
  • Rule 4: Canadian Rocky was withdrawn. Price at time of withdrawal 14/1. Rule 4 applies to all bets. Deduct 5p in the pound.
  • 1st owner: A D Dale (Mister Green) 1st breeder: Gainsborough Stud Management Ltd
  • 2nd owner: Mrs R J Jacobs (Solo Attempt)
  • 3rd owner: Dixon, Howlett & The Chrystal Maze Ptn (Sir Geoffrey)
  • Tote win: £3.60 PL: £1.40 £5.10 Ex: £21.90 CSF: £25.69
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