A Maiden Stakes over 6f. Martial Art has been kept busy by Andrew Balding & connections must be frustrated this chestnut colt, a son of Compton Place, has failed to win after a number of noble efforts. This 26,000gns yearling arguably ran below form last time at Kempton when finishing unplaced over 7f. He seemed to be rather keen after being hampered and ruined his chance being too free for his own good. Balding must have concerns this youngster is on the temperamental side and probably considers this drop down to 6f a solution to a problem. This doesn't look the most competitive race and if returning to previous form must have strong claims. However, it is a concern that all didn't go to plan last start and
A Median Auction Maiden Stakes over 7f. A sizeable field of thirteen juveniles, a mix of colts and fillies, most lightly races. The most likely protagonists hail from leading trainers while a number of the debutantes - from less fashionable yards - will struggle to be competitive. Running Bull, Two No Bids, Balatina & Hannah's Turn are best watched. Martial Art, trained by Andrew Balding, has run five times and runner-up on three occasions. This chestnut son of Compton Place has run some sterling races losing by a short head on debut and a couple of other defeats by a length or less. A 26,000gns yearling purchase, Jackie & George Smith will feel they
