16:15 York

Saturday 15 July 2017

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John Smith's City Walls Stakes (Listed)

  • 3YO plus  |   Class 1  |   5f  |   Good (Good to Firm in places)  |   11 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 16:17  |   Winning time: 57.26s
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Cloth number
Odds
Horse A-Z
1
(7)
Horse silk
Final Venture14
Age: 5|  Weight: 9-4| J: P Mulrennan| T: P T Midgley| OR:  108| D
14/1
Seems as good as ever this term winning twice in Meydan and then in listed company at Haydock in June. Fair run in the Group 1 King's Stand Stakes, and may not have been suited by A/W at Newcastle last time. Penalty makes life tough here though.
2
(11)
Horse silk
Cotai Glory25
Age: 5|  Weight: 9-1| J: James Doyle| T: C Hills| OR:  110| D
7/1
Seventh behind Lady Aurelia in Group 1 last time and has run well on both previous starts here, including when a fine fourth in last year's Group 1 Nunthorpe Stakes over C&D. Sure to be very much in the thick of the action.
3
(4)
Horse silk
Encore d'Or24
Age: 5|  Weight: 9-1| J: J Garritty| T: R M H Cowell| OR:  105| D
25/1
Decent sprinter but yet to shine outside of good handicap company so may find things tough. Has 5 or 6lbs to find on official figures and must improve to figure.
4
(3)
Horse silk
Goldreamp7
Age: 8|  Weight: 9-1| J: P Cosgrave| T: R M H Cowell| OR:  110| D
11/2
Admirable veteran sprinter who won two Group 1's in 2015. Three good efforts when placed in hot company already this term and should again give his running and be thereabouts at this slightly lower level.
5
(1)
Horse silk
Judiciale/s,h25
Age: 5|  Weight: 9-1| J: Joe Doyle| T: Miss J A Camacho| OR:  107| D
9/2
Been in cracking form this term landing a hattrick of successes but this is a tougher ask and he has to fine more to extend his sequence. May find a few too good at this higher level.
6
(9)
Horse silk
Ornateh14
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-1| J: Andrea Atzeni| T: R M H Cowell| OR:  105| D
20/1
Below par on his last start having run with credit earlier in the campaign. Not the easiest to win with and looks to have plenty on his plate in this hot contest, but ace sprinter trainer can never be ruled out.
7
(8)
Horse silk
Out Dov21
Age: 8|  Weight: 9-1| J: D Tudhope| T: D O'Meara| OR:  104| CD
10/1
Won this race in 2015 before form tailed off a lttle, but back with a real began when storming to victory in the Wokingham Handicap last time. Return to happy hunting rgound should help, but needs to find extra to beat today's rivals.
8
(12)
Horse silk
Take Cover25
Age: 10|  Weight: 9-1| J: D Allan| T: D C Griffiths| OR:  111| CD
9/2
Landed this event in 2014 and appeared to be coming to the boil this term when a good fifth in the Group 1 King's Stand Stakes last time out. Sure to blaze a trail and is a credit to connections. Has a major chance.
9
(6)
Horse silk
Bounce49
Age: 4|  Weight: 8-10| J: F Sweeney| T: H Candy| OR:  95
8/1
Gone close in listed fillies and mares races last twice, but this looks much tougher. Improving, but still has something to find here and others make rather more appeal.
10
(10)
Horse silk
Copper Knight28
Age: 3|  Weight: 8-10| J: Rachel Richardson| T: T D Easterby| OR:  101| BF| CD
9/1
In great form winning twice in handicap company this term, including over C&D in May. No extra when third and outpaced close home in Sandown listed event last time, but is progressing and a surprise is not completely ruled out.
11
(2)
Horse silk
Kyllang Rockp136
Age: 3|  Weight: 8-10| J: G Mosse| T: J Tate| OR:  107| D
10/1
Upwardly mobile three-year-old sprinter narrowly defeated in last two starts in listed events, including over C&D in May. Takes on toughest opposition yet, but not without hope and should run a decent race.

Non-Runners

12
(5)
Horse silk
Fashion Queen28
Weight: 8-8|  Age: 3
T: D O'Meara  J: Tom Marquand
NR

Forecasts

Take Cover (9/2), Judicial (9/2), Goldream (11/2), Cotai Glory (7/1), Bounce (8/1), Copper Knight (9/1), Out Do (10/1), Kyllang Rock (10/1), Final Venture (14/1), Fashion Queen (14/1), Ornate (20/1), Encore d'Or (25/1)

Verdict

Despite being 10 years of age, the admirable TAKE COVER can roll back the years and win this race for the second time. He looked to be running into form when fifth behind Lady Aurelia last time. Goldream hasn't run at this level on turf for some time and could be a danger, as too could Cotai Glory who goes well at this venue. Penalised Final Venture cannot be completely ruled out, while improving Kyllang Rock may do best of the younger brigade in a cracking renewal.
  1. Take Cover
  2. Cotai Glory
  3. Kyllang Rock

Prize Money

1st: £28,355.002nd: £10,750.003rd: £5,380.004th: £2,680.005th: £1,345.006th: £675.00

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