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Maiden Stakes | Flat | 6f
Black Orchid
BLACK ORCHID has work to do to come close to matching her sales price/pedigree but unlike chief form rivals Indefensible and Valor Spirit, she retains potential. In receipt of 5 lb, she therefore could be the answer.
- Win or E/W
- Forecast
E/W Terms: 1/4 odds first 2
- 1(2)IndefensibleJ: Harry RussellT: Ollie Pears6-27253Age 311/811/86/4
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- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 10
Ran up to his best when second of 10 in maiden at Thirsk last month, although he was rather outbattled. Didn't really take to cheekpieces next time but back on his game when third at Catterick 10 days ago. First try over 6f on turf.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosCatterick Bridge7f 6yGood to FirmFlat3/9Beverley7f 96yGood (Good to Soft in places)Flat5/9Thirsk7fGoodFlat2/10Doncaster7f 213yGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat7/9Beverley7f 96yGood to Soft (Good in places)Flat2/10- 5(5)Black OrchidJ: Oisin James OrrT: Richard & Peter Fahey22Age 39/49/42/1
- OR: -
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 44
420,000 gns yearling, Ardad filly who showed a bit without suggesting she'll live up to her pedigree/price tag when runner-up twice in May/June. Should be a major factor in a race like this.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosWetherby5f 110yGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat2/6Ripon6fGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat2/8- 4(4)Valor SpiritJ: Paul MulrennanT: Bryan Smart3035-26Age 37/27/210/3
- OR: -
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 29
Fair form in 8 starts as a juvenile for Richard Fahey. After 7 months off (gelded) took a step forward on stable debut when second in 11-runner C&D handicap in May but unable to back that up at Redcar a month ago over 5f. Back up in trip returned to maiden company.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosRedcar5fGoodFlat6/9Ripon6fGood (Good to Soft in places)Flat2/11Nottingham6f 18yHeavyFlat5/12Ayr6fSoftFlat3/8Doncaster6f 2yGood (Good to Soft in places)Flat14/15- 3(1)Stoneacre JoeJ: David AllanT: Tim Easterby9-22845Age 315/27/18/1
- OR: -
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 29
Firmly enters the reckoning on a pair of runner-up efforts over 6f in the spring but hasn't come close to matching that since. Hung left when weakening out of it at Ayr and he has plenty to prove.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosAyr6fSoftFlat5/8Catterick Bridge5fGood to FirmFlat4/6Haydock Park6fSoft (Heavy in places)Flat8/11Ayr6fGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat2/7Doncaster6f 2yGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat2/14- 2(3)Master Of DelphiJ: Connor BeasleyT: John & Sean Quinn5Age 312/112/111/1
- OR: -
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 43
$100,000 yearling, €150,000 2-y-o, Munnings gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including winner up to 1¼m Desert Peace and winner 5f-6.5f Mission Beach. Dam, US 2-y-o 4.5f (including minor stakes) winner. Too free and dropped away on debut last month but that was over 1m.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosDoncaster1mGood to FirmFlat5/5