MBNA Europe Bank Chester Vase (Group 3) (Colts & Geldings) (Class 1)(11/05/06 CHESTER 2:50)

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Race details

Course: CHESTERRace date:11/05/06Race time:2:50Runners:5
Race distance:1m4½fGoing:Good To FirmWinners time:2m 35.24s

Race results


HorseJockeyTrainerStallWeightAgeRPROROddsB HighB AveB LowIn runFinishedDist Behind
Papal Bull K FallonSir Michael Stoute18-123107996/4F 2.962.632.061.01 1
Dragon Dancer Alan MunroG Wragg28-123104957/2 7.24.924.44.5 2¾
Mashaahed R HillsB W Hills58-123102957/1 17.59.135.13 31
Yarqus Ryan MooreC E Brittain48-1231009016/1 15024.9165 4
Primary L DettoriW J Haggas38-1231001059/4 4.53.682.022.2 5nk


Comments in running




Analyis of the race

An interesting renewal of this traditional Derby trial with a field of five, all possessing potential, if not proven high-ranking credentials. PAPAL BULL, winner of a handicap off a mark of 88 - since raised 11lb - at Newmarket's Craven meeting, was tackling a mile-and-a-half for the first time, as indeed were his four rivals. The pace, though, was no more than fair, with a winding-up from the four-furlong pole and, worryingly, in some ways, the whole quintet were involved in a blanket finish.

Dropped in behind the leaders on the rails, he showed a tendency to race on and off the bridle, but he was always finding reserves and, when the final dash to the line developed in the short straight, and the field panned out, because of the false rail, he burst through to lead and, despite going slightly left-handed, ran on nicely to the line. Just how far he can climb up the ladder remains to be seen, but he has the make and shape of a decent horse, plus he's a son of Montjeu.

Dragon Dancer, one of two maidens in the field, had run well against the well-regarded Hall Bek at Newbury last time, and again performed with credit. Always close up, he made his move rounding the final turn and, despite appearing to carry his head a touch high under strong pressure, kept on to the line. He is clearly a smart horse in the making, but he might not want the ground any quicker than this.

Yarqus, who is rated 91, ran a sound enough race, running beyond a mile for the first time, though in a race which did not place terrific emphasis on stamina.

Primary, who looked a picture beforehand, set the running and was allowed an uncontested lead, which Frankie Dettori understandably tried to dictate on his own terms. It was not until the four-furlong pole that Dettori attempted to inject a raising of the tempo, but Primary, although lengthening, could never shake off his pursuers and he was finally swamped entering the final furlong. More than likely, he failed to stay, rather than being outsprinted, but the fact that just over three lengths covered the entire field leaves an air of suspicion over the value of the form as it stands.


Tote

Tote Win: 2
Tote place (1): 1.2
Tote place (2): 1.8
Exacta: 6.7
CSF: 7.2
Total SP: 111

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