Towerform - Soil Association European Breeders' Fund Maiden Stakes (Class 5)Towerform grade 2

Sean Graham

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Race details

Course: GOODWOODRace date:06/06/08Race time:6:45Runners:8
Race distance:6fGoing:GoodWinners time:1m 13.41s

Race results


HorseJockeyTrainerStallWeightAgeRPROROddsB HighB AveB LowIn runFinishedDist Behind
Sohcahtoa Richard HughesR Hannon79-32003/1 1.851.61.451.01 1
Total Gallery Ted DurcanJ S Moore89-320016/1 5.94.023.11.01 2½
Woolston Ferry Darryll HollandM R Channon49-32006/5F 1.341.261.21.01 3
Gyr Kerrin McEvoyJ L Dunlop39-320013/2 2.722.342.081.52 41
Killmarnock Eddie AhernR A Teal59-320033/1 9.66.765.34.3 56
Custody Jimmy FortuneSir Michael Stoute29-32005/1 41.861.561.85 64
Arushore Pat DobbsR Hannon69-320025/1 8.25.973.70 7
Cashed Up Jim CrowleyP Winkworth19-320040/1 3014.648.618.5 8¾



Comments in running

Sohcahtoa led after 1f, driven out final furlong

Total Gallery slowly away, soon in touch, ran on to go 2nd inside final furlong, held near finish

Woolston Ferry always prominent, every chance entering final furlong, lost 2nd inside final furlong

Gyr held up, headway 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, never nearer

Killmarnock led for 1f, every chance until weakened final furlong

Custody held up, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten

Arushore slowly away, soon in touch, weakened over 1f out

Cashed Up slowly away, always behind




Analyis of the race

This race was won in spectacular fashion last year by Bobs Surprise, but his subsequent performances highlight a need for not jumping to conclusions too early, as though placed in a Group 3, he has not been the superstar he looked here 12 months ago.

The fact that Richard Hughes was on SOHCAHTOA suggested he'd prove best of the Hannon duo, rather than newcomer Arushore, and that's exactly how it panned out, the winner putting his experience to good use to fend off newcomer Total Gallery, who looks a readymade maiden winner.

Woolston Ferry had been beaten a short head on his debut over course and distance a week earlier, and this looked a fine opportunity to go one better. However he looked to be beaten fair and square by two better colts on the day.The first four finished six lengths clear of Killmarnock, who in turn was a fair way ahead of Custody, who hails from powerful connections and looks sure to improve for this his debut.


Tote

Tote Win: 4.4
Tote place (1): 1.5
Tote place (2): 4
Tote place (3): 1.1
Exacta: 55.9
CSF: 46.6
Total SP: 115

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