Maiden Stakes (Class 5

THE PDM BUILDBASE SCOTLAND MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5)

RACE DESCRIPTION

This one mile and one furlong contest for three-year-olds and upwards is another maiden stakes - a race for horses that have yet to record a racecourse victory. There are a variety of reasons why the older horses in this race could still be maidens. Stoutly bred horses are unlikely to be seen at their best over the shorter distances of their juvenile season whilst a setback or injury can curtail even the most precociously bred horse’s two-year-old career.

RACE STATISTICS

Leading course trainer (16-21):

K Dalgleish (55 wins from 441 runners, 12%) runs PLATINUMCARD and TRISTAN DA CUNHA

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days):

M Johnston (15 wins from 101 runners, 15%) runs ALFAYAATH and GREEN BELIEVER

Longest Traveller:

JEBEL DUKHAN trained by Sir M Prescott, Newmarket, 360 miles.

BETTING FORECAST: 7-4 Jebel Dukhan (IRE), 9-2 Alfayaath (USA), 5-1 Alyara (GB), 7-1 Vision of Victory (IRE), 18-1 Neverwrongforlong (GB), 20-1 Tristan da Cunha (IRE), 22-1 Green Believer (GB), 33-1 Bella Bluesky (GB), 66-1 Platinumcard (IRE), 100-1 Gaolbreaker (IRE), 150-1 Dark Eclipse (IRE), Fairyworld (USA) RACE SUMMARY: JEBEL DUKHAN proved to be a disappointment on his handicap/turf debut at Doncaster 11 days ago, mustering only a fifth-placed finish and looking a shade awkward in the process. More severe headgear is reached for and Sir Mark Prescott’s colt is worth another chance upped in trip. Vision of Victory possibly needed the run last time so she’s feared most, ahead of Alfayaath. 1-2-3: 1.JEBEL DUKHAN (IRE) 2.VISION OF VICTORY (IRE) 3.ALFAYAATH (USA) FOR MAIDEN THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 12

PDM BUILDBASE SCOTLAND have very generously sponsored this and will present a memento to the Winning Owner. In addition, a cash prize will be awarded to the person in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2262; Second £1130; Third £566; Fourth £282. (Penalty Value £2862)

RESULTS

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RACEFORM MEDIAN TIME:

1 min 59.10 secs

Racecard No.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Last 6 Runs Horse

9 DARK ECLIPSE

Career

Winning Winning Runs Total Career Distance Going Since Wins Places Runs Winnings Range Range Wins

— — 1 - — —

GAOLBREAKER 7 PLATINUMCARD — — — — — 1

BELLA BLUESKY 6 FAIRYWORLD 3- ALFAYAATH 49 GREEN BELIEVER 52-35 JEBEL DUKHAN 05 ALYARA

— — — — — 1 — 1 1 — — 2 — 2 4 — — 2 NEVERWRONGFORLONG — — — 5 TRISTAN DA CUNHA — — 1 2-7 VISION OF VICTORY — 1 2 — — GS — — — — — — — —

1 DARK ECLIPSE (IRE) (16) B g Slade Power (IRE) - Many Colours 5 10-0 (5) Owner: Mr F. Watson Jockey: Andrew Mullen Breeder: Godolphin Trainer: Fred Watson, Sedgefield Probable S.P.: 150-1

Form: 0

TIMEFORM VIEW 250/1, too green to show anything when ninth of 11 in maiden at Ayr (8f, firm) on debut 16 days ago, very slowly away. TF RatingHIIII BHA -

Form:

2 GAOLBREAKER (IRE) (98) Ch g Getaway (GER) - Glaisdale 5 10-0 (8) Owner: Mr N Wrigley & Mrs J Lukas Racing Jockey: James Sullivan Breeder: J. Mangan Trainer: Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton Probable S.P.: 100-1 Headgear: Tongue Strap Sponsor: Stittenham Farms

TIMEFORM VIEW Making GB/IRE Flat debut. 80/1, last of 9 in bumper at Doncaster (16.6f, good) 98 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time in this code. Easy to look elsewhere. TF RatingHIIII BHA -

Form: 0 3 PLATINUMCARD (IRE) (20) B g Golden Lariat (USA) - Flemensfirth Lady (IRE) 6 10-0(11) Owner: Straightline Bloodstock Jockey: Billy Garritty (3) Breeder: W. Moran Trainer: Keith Dalgleish, Carluke Probable S.P.: 66-1 Sponsor: Straightline (NE) Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest in bumpers/well held over hurdles and made little impact on Flat debut when seventh in maiden at Catterick (12.1f, good to firm, 100/1) 20 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere. TF RatingHHIII BHA -

Form:

4 BELLA BLUESKY (GB) (42) Br m Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Lady Bluesky 5 9-9(12) Owner: Mr A. C. Whillans Jockey: Connor Murtagh (3) Breeder: Alistair Whillans Trainer: Alistair Whillans, Hawick Probable S.P.: 33-1 Sponsor: Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair in bumpers but ran below that level sent hurdling when last of 6 in novice hurdle at Perth (16.2f, heavy, 10/1) 6 weeks ago. Others preferred making her Flat debut. TF RatingHHIII BHA -

5 FAIRYWORLD (USA) (10) B f City Zip (USA) - Looking Glass (USA) 4 9-9 (4) Owner: The Fairyworld Partnership Jockey: Rowan Scott Breeder: Godolphin Trainer: Gary Harrison, Lanark Probable S.P.: 150-1

Form: 6

TIMEFORM VIEW 80/1, went with no promise when sixth of 7 in minor event at Carlisle (5.8f, good) on debut 10 days ago, missing break. Significantly up in trip but best watched again. TF RatingHIIII BHA -

6 ALFAYAATH (USA) (205) B c Speightstown (USA) - Cat’s Claw (USA) 3 9-3 (3) Owner: Shadwell Estate Company Ltd Jockey: Joe Fanning Breeder: Hunter Valley Trainer: Mark Johnston, Middleham Probable S.P.: 9-2 Sponsor: Johnston Racing Ltd

Form: 3-

TIMEFORM VIEW Once-raced colt. Third of 9 in minor event at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 4/1) on debut. Off 6 months. Up in trip. Open to improvement, so can’t be ruled out. TF RatingHHHII BHA -

7 GREEN BELIEVER (GB) (14) B g Muhaarar - Talampaya (USA) 3 9-3 (7) Owner: Mr Saeed Suhail Jockey: Connor Beasley Breeder: Alvediston Stud & Mrs R. M. Wardall Trainer: Mark Johnston, Middleham Probable S.P.: 22-1 Sponsor: Johnston Racing Ltd

Form: 40

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced gelding who didn’t appear to have learnt anything from first time up when ninth of 10 in maiden at Nottingham (8.3f, good, 12/1) 14 days ago, hanging left. Big step forward required. TF RatingHHIII BHA -

8 JEBEL DUKHAN (IRE) (11) B c Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Alchemilla 3 9-3(10) Owner: H.H. SH Nasser Bin Hamad Al Khalifa Jockey: Ryan Tate Breeder: Forenaghts Stud Farm Trainer: Sir Mark Prescott Bt, Newmarket Probable S.P.: 7-4 Headgear: Visor Sponsor: Oliver St Lawrence Bloodstock Limited

Form: 52-35 TIMEFORM VIEW Cheekpieces on for 1st (8f, 7/2) 11 days ago, looking awkward. Le time, ading proved claims to be a disappointment when fifth if first-time visor does the trick. of 6 on handicap debut TF RatingHHHHH at Doncaster BHA 77 (-1)

9 ALYARA (GB) (21) B f Cable Bay (IRE) - Norway Cross Owner: Mr Mohamed Saeed Al Shahi Jockey: Sam James

3 8-12 (2)

Breeder: Bartisan Racing Ltd Probable S.P.: 5-1 Sponsor: KB Spigot Ltd Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn

Form: 05

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced filly. 25/1, improved on debut effort when fifth of 10 in minor event at Thirsk (8f, good to firm) 21 days ago, left behind from 2f out. Another step forward needed but that’s possible. TF RatingHHHII BHA -

10 NEVERWRONGFORLONG (GB) (-) Ch f Eagle Top - Poetic Verse 3 8-12 (6) Owner: Mr J. N. Blackburn Breeder: Mr J. N. Blackburn Jockey: Graham Lee Trainer: Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton

Probable S.P.: 18-1 Sponsor: Sheridan Fabrications Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Eagle Top filly. Dam, 1m-1 1/2m winner who stayed 1 3/4m, also won over hurdles. Probably best watched on debut. TF RatingHHHII BHA -

11 TRISTAN DA CUNHA (IRE) (16) Br f Slade Power (IRE) - Wild Academy (IRE) 3 8-12 (1) Owner: Cull, Gilbert & Mackenzie Jockey: Andrew Breslin (5) Breeder: Max Morris Trainer: Keith Dalgleish, Carluke Probable S.P.: 20-1

Form: 5

TIMEFORM VIEW Slade Power filly who ran to only a modest level when fifth of 11 in maiden at Ayr (8f, firm) on debut 16 days ago. Big step forward needed. TF RatingHHHII BHA -

12 VISION OF VICTORY (IRE) (70) Br f Camelot - Runway Dancer 3 8-12 (9) Owner: Mr Sultan Ali Breeder: C. O. P. Hanbury Probable S.P.: 7-1 Jockey: Tom Eaves Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton

Form: 2-0 TIMEFORM (7f, good to VIEW Twice-raced filly. Went backward firm) 70 days ago. Significantly up in trip, s from debut when seventh of 11 and that could be what’s required. in maiden TF (15/2) at Newmarket RatingHHHHI BHA -

NON SMOKING

As you may already be aware The Smoking, Health & Social Care (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Prohibition of Smoking in Certain Premises (Scotland) Regulations came into effect on 26th March 2006. This means that any one attending the racing will not be allowed to smoke within any premises here at Hamilton Park Racecourse. Smoking within the Racecourse is permitted in all outside areas, including the Grandstand steps and 2nd floor viewing balcony.