Monday, 2 June 2014

6:45 Carlisle Racing Tip (2nd June) APOLLOBET BEST ODDS GUARANTEED MEDIAN AUCTION MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (2yo)


A Median Maiden Auction Stakes over 5f on good ground. Nine two-year-olds take part: three colts, two geldings and four fillies. Five juveniles have race experience. Free Entry ran a big race on debut at Beverley over the minimum trip, when out battled by Cloud Rest, who won a Stakes race next start. This Irish-bred daughter of Approve is out of a winning mare and trained by James Tate. There was a lot to like about that debut performance and these restricted race types often favour horses with experience. The betting details Effusive as the major opponent. This chestnut filly is sired by Starspangledbanner out of a Listed-race mare, a home bred for Cheveley Park Stud, trained by William Haggas. 

Summary: A fair race for this grade. It will take a good one to beat Free Entry. At odds of about even money I wouldn't be tempted although can't see her being denied. If a couple of the unraced are strongly supported - drifting to odds of 7/4 or so (unlikely) - I'd have a bet.