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£200,000 Tattersalls Somerville Auction Stakes (GBB Race)
Class 2, 6f, Flat, 2yo, £108,220, 18 runners
Winning time 1m 11.46s
- Going
- Good
- Surface
- Turf
Tip for this race
All today's tips ›Night In Vegas No. 2, stall 7
Callum Hutchinson · Eve Johnson Houghton
✓ Top rated ✓ Distance winner
Night In Vegas heads the field on these figures, narrowly ahead of A Bear Affair, and the pair pull clear of the remainder in what is a wide-open sprint at Newmarket's July course. The six-furlong trip on good-to-firm ground suits a horse of Night In Vegas's profile, and the confidence with which she can be supported is tempered by the presence of A Bear Affair, who is only a pound in arrears and represents a serious threat, with Topaz and Zigazig Ah also capable of making their presence felt in a large field. With the caveat that this is a competitive Class 2 with plenty of chances, Night In Vegas is the selection.
Result
No. 2, stall 7
2yo, 9-7, OR 102
J: Callum Hutchinson · T: Eve Johnson Houghton
Callum Hutchinson
Eve Johnson Houghton
Tracked the front group from a near-track position - hit a gap shortage inside the final two furlongs and had to be niggled along - angled off course and surged through approaching the furlong pole - driven to the front close home - held on strongly for the win
George Wood
Richard Spencer
Sent forward early on the near flank - hit front briefly before being overtaken then sat close up - shaken up to regain command 2f out - driven out approaching final furlong - overtaken again inside final furlong - kept up effort to go down by a length and a half
David Probert
Jack Channon
Settled in the pack on the far flank - driven to close ground with a furlong left - moved into third close home - held no answer to the front two
Silvestre De Sousa
James Tate
Moved right and settled towards the middle of the pack early - fought for a strong grip on the bridle - given a nudge and travelling well with 2f left - pushed along and closing steadily inside the final furlong - stayed on well through the last stages - grabbed fourth on the line
Pat Dobbs
Richard Hannon
Settled towards the back on the far flank - urged forward with over 2f left - much to accomplish once asked to quicken 1f out - gained ground approaching the furlong marker - stayed on strongly through the closing stages - closing fastest of all at the line
Benoit de la Sayette
Marco Botti
Positioned handy on the near flank early - hit the front after a furlong - drawn level 2f out and pressed for the advantage - lost command soon after - dropped away final furlong to finish sixth
Rhys Clutterbuck
Eve Johnson Houghton
Settled up with the pace on the stand's flank - urged forward approaching the final two furlongs - unable to quicken and lost touch with the front group - made no dent on them a furlong out - dropped away close home to finish seventh
Georgia Dobie
Eve Johnson Houghton
Prominent on the near rail - nudged up over 2f out - angled left below the final furlong - kept on to finish 8th
Stevie Donohoe
Gihan Arnolda
Squeezed for space at the break - quickly settled into a forward position and went on before halfway - driven from 2f out - weakened into the final furlong to finish 9th
George Bass
James Fanshawe
Settled at the back early - still with a lot to find approaching final furlong - stayed on inside without threatening - finished 10th
Ashley Lewis
William Haggas
Settled midpack on the far flank early - pushed for effort with 2f left - lost touch and failed to gain ground a furlong out - kept plugging on at an unchanged tempo to finish 11th
Joe Leavy
Richard Hannon
Drifted right early - hit front briefly before yielding it after a furlong - sat behind pace - pushed along 2f from home - dropped away with a furlong left - unable to find more late and beaten well into 12th
Alec Voikhansky
Richard Hannon
Towards the far flank - settled towards the back of the mid-division - no threat at any stage and finished 13th
Robert Havlin
Richard Spencer
Settled towards the back on the far flank early - unable to challenge leaders throughout - finished well beaten in 14th
Neil Callan
John Butler
Settled handy on the far flank - urged for effort inside final 2f - lost touch and dropped away from over 1f out
Olivia Tubb
Roger Teal
Settled in the leading group early - pushed for effort but lost ground inside final furlong - finished well held in 16th
Dylan Hogan
Michael Dods
Held up towards the back on the wide part of the track - pushed for effort with 2f left - had nothing left in the final furlong
Paddy Bradley
Charlie Fellowes
Settled towards the back on the near flank - lost touch three furlongs out - well beaten and cut adrift approaching the final furlong
Non-runners: Ron's Angel, Issy's Gift
Racecard
Pat Dobbs
Richard Hannon 2/50
A Bear Affair shaped with plenty of promise when second two starts back, and his win in recent starts underlines his ability at this level; carrying 133 lb from stall 19 is a neutral factor, though the trainer's current 4% strike rate is the one concern.
- Sire
- Kodi Bear (IRE)
- Dam
- Jeanie B (GB) by Bated Breath
- Owner
- A Bit On The Side
- Foaled
- 12 Feb 2024
- Stable
- Herridge, Wilts
- Trainer last 14 days
- 2 wins from 50 runs (4%)
- Trainer running to form
- 33%
- Ratings
- Perf 98, Speed 93
Callum Hutchinson
Eve Johnson Houghton 4/36
Night In Vegas won two of his last four starts, with a third last time out keeping him firmly in the picture, and he has experience of both today's trip and the going; drawn seven carrying 133 lb, he is the one to beat.
- Sire
- Lucky Vega (IRE)
- Dam
- Strait Power (IRE) by Rock Of Gibraltar
- Owner
- Kennet Valley Syndicates Vi
- Foaled
- 18 Mar 2024
- Stable
- Blewbury, Oxfordshire
- Trainer last 14 days
- 4 wins from 36 runs (11%)
- Trainer running to form
- 49%
- Ratings
- Perf 99, Speed 93
Robert Havlin
Richard Spencer 1/19
Unexposed he may be, but a 20-point gap between our rating and the official mark makes him very hard to fancy in a field of 20; drawn 16 and carrying 129 lb add little comfort, though the winner last time out and experience over today's trip and going give him some foothold.
- Sire
- Mehmas (IRE)
- Dam
- Atomic Lady (FR) by Kodiac
- Owner
- Phil Cunningham
- Foaled
- 23 Feb 2024
- Stable
- Newmarket, Suffolk
- Trainer last 14 days
- 1 wins from 19 runs (5%)
- Trainer running to form
- 55%
- Ratings
- Perf 63
Georgia Dobie
Eve Johnson Houghton 4/36
Winless in his last two starts — fifth most recently and ninth two starts back — Chief Minister arrives from draw 3 carrying 127 lb, and with our rating ranking him nineteenth of twenty, it is hard to make a compelling case despite his experience over today's trip and going.
- Sire
- Mattmu (GB)
- Dam
- Secretarial (IRE) by Kingman
- Owner
- J Allison T Cartwright
- Foaled
- 22 Feb 2024
- Stable
- Blewbury, Oxfordshire
- Trainer last 14 days
- 4 wins from 36 runs (11%)
- Trainer running to form
- 49%
- Ratings
- Perf 50
Neil Callan
John Butler 6/27
Conciliate bounced back to win last time out, but a seventh three starts back clouds the profile, and his rating of 68 ranks him towards the foot of the field. He has run over today's trip and returns after 48 days off carrying 127 lb from stall 20.
- Sire
- St Mark's Basilica (FR)
- Dam
- Declaring Love (GB) by Dubawi
- Owner
- Kevin Quinn
- Foaled
- 9 Apr 2024
- Stable
- Newmarket, Suffolk
- Trainer last 14 days
- 6 wins from 27 runs (22%)
- Trainer running to form
- 59%
- Ratings
- Perf 69, Speed 69
Rhys Clutterbuck
Eve Johnson Houghton 4/36
Everatease won two of his last six starts and has experience of today's trip and conditions, but a runner-up finish last time is tempered by an unplaced effort in between, and carrying 127 lb from stall 11 makes this a competitive ask.
- Sire
- A'Ali (IRE)
- Dam
- Displaying Amber (GB) by Showcasing
- Owner
- Ever Equine
- Foaled
- 14 Mar 2024
- Stable
- Blewbury, Oxfordshire
- Trainer last 14 days
- 4 wins from 36 runs (11%)
- Trainer running to form
- 49%
- Ratings
- Perf 80, Speed 72
Silvestre De Sousa
James Tate 4/17
Yet to score in his last start but shaped with plenty of promise when runner-up, and Red Blue Point has run over today's trip before; the 127 lb burden from stall 12 is the obvious query for a colt rated 74 in a 20-runner field.
- Sire
- Blue Point (IRE)
- Dam
- Grammata (IRE) by Twilight Son
- Owner
- Mr Jaber Abdullah
- Foaled
- 17 Feb 2024
- Stable
- Newmarket, Suffolk
- Trainer last 14 days
- 4 wins from 17 runs (24%)
- Trainer running to form
- 54%
- Ratings
- Perf 74
Stevie Donohoe
Gihan Arnolda 0/2
Mojito Madness won last time out and has run over today's trip and going, but third and fifth in his two prior starts suggest inconsistency, and our rating of 70 leaves him with something to prove against stronger rivals from stall 13 carrying 125 lb.
- Sire
- Kodiac (GB)
- Dam
- Dance Club (IRE) by Fasliyev
- Owner
- Chris Housego
- Foaled
- 21 Apr 2024
- Stable
- Newmarket, Suffolk
- Trainer last 14 days
- 0 wins from 2 runs (0%)
- Trainer running to form
- 38%
- Ratings
- Perf 70, Speed 63
Paddy Bradley
Charlie Fellowes 2/12
Showed a smart turn of form when winning two starts back, then ran third last time out, and she has run over today's trip; however, 94 days off the track is a query at 124 lb from stall one.
- Sire
- Supremacy (IRE)
- Dam
- Summer Daydream (IRE) by Footstepsinthesand
- Owner
- Laurence Bellman And Partner
- Foaled
- 21 Jan 2024
- Stable
- Newmarket, Suffolk
- Trainer last 14 days
- 2 wins from 12 runs (17%)
- Trainer running to form
- 47%
- Ratings
- Perf 84
David Probert
Jack Channon 1/16
Topaz arrives on the back of a win last time out and a second two starts back, and has experience of today's distance and going — the main query is whether 124 lb from stall 18 blunts her finishing effort.
- Sire
- Persian Force (IRE)
- Dam
- Wall Of Sapphire (IRE) by Lawman
- Owner
- Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Debussy
- Foaled
- 4 Feb 2024
- Stable
- West Ilsley, Berks
- Trainer last 14 days
- 1 wins from 16 runs (6%)
- Trainer running to form
- 37%
- Ratings
- Perf 86, Speed 79
Dylan Hogan
Michael Dods 4/25
Winless in his last three starts, Baldetti does at least bring distance and going experience to the table, and a second two starts back hints at ability; however, carrying 123 lb from stall eight while ranked well down the field on ratings makes progress hard to predict.
- Sire
- Minzaal (IRE)
- Dam
- Alanza (IRE) by Dubai Destination
- Owner
- G H Thompson And Michael Dods
- Foaled
- 28 Apr 2024
- Stable
- Piercebridge, Co Durham
- Trainer last 14 days
- 4 wins from 25 runs (16%)
- Trainer running to form
- 29%
- Ratings
- Perf 70, Speed 67
Connor Planas
Jack Channon 1/16
Winless in recent starts and ranked 18th of 20 on our figures, Issy's Gift faces a stiff task on comeback after 93 days off, though he has run over today's trip before and an inside draw from stall two offers some positional interest.
- Sire
- Ardad (IRE)
- Dam
- Society Gal (IRE) by Galileo
- Owner
- Middleham Park Racing Lix & Partner
- Foaled
- 24 Apr 2024
- Stable
- West Ilsley, Berks
- Trainer last 14 days
- 1 wins from 16 runs (6%)
- Trainer running to form
- 37%
- Ratings
- Perf 61
Joe Leavy
Richard Hannon 2/50
Leucothea has placed in four of her last five starts — second last time out and a second three starts back — but is yet to win in recent starts, and a trainer firing at just 4% over the past fortnight is a concern, despite her experience over today's trip and going.
- Sire
- Soldier's Call (GB)
- Dam
- Maine Island (IRE) by Shamardal
- Owner
- Jastar Capital Limited
- Foaled
- 20 Apr 2024
- Stable
- Herridge, Wilts
- Trainer last 14 days
- 2 wins from 50 runs (4%)
- Trainer running to form
- 33%
- Ratings
- Perf 75, Speed 85
Alec Voikhansky
Richard Hannon 2/50
Ranked 17 of 20 on our figures, Proper Naughty faces a stiff ask, and a trainer firing at just 4% in the last 14 days does little to inspire confidence; she has run over today's trip and going, and a third last time out at least shows some presence.
- Sire
- Mehmas (IRE)
- Dam
- Spirited Account (GB) by Charm Spirit
- Owner
- Mr W J Salthouse
- Foaled
- 1 Feb 2024
- Stable
- Herridge, Wilts
- Trainer last 14 days
- 2 wins from 50 runs (4%)
- Trainer running to form
- 33%
- Ratings
- Perf 63
George Wood
Richard Spencer 1/19
Zigazig Ah won twice in her last four starts, with a win two starts back giving her strong recent credentials, and she has run over today's trip and going, while carrying 122 lb from stall six is the factor to weigh against her chances.
- Sire
- Rajasinghe (IRE)
- Dam
- Rebel Surge (IRE) by Kodiac
- Owner
- Phil Cunningham
- Foaled
- 10 Feb 2024
- Stable
- Newmarket, Suffolk
- Trainer last 14 days
- 1 wins from 19 runs (5%)
- Trainer running to form
- 55%
- Ratings
- Perf 85, Speed 84
Benoit de la Sayette
Marco Botti 6/22
Twice runner-up in his last three starts yet to win, Supreme Star brings consistent placing form and distance and going experience to the table, though his rating of 66 and draw nine give pause for thought, even if his trainer is firing at 27% in the past fortnight.
- Sire
- Supremacy (IRE)
- Dam
- Ragtime Dancer (GB) by Medicean
- Owner
- Middleham Park Racing Xxxviii Partner
- Foaled
- 8 May 2024
- Stable
- Newmarket, Suffolk
- Trainer last 14 days
- 6 wins from 22 runs (27%)
- Trainer running to form
- 80%
- Ratings
- Perf 66, Speed 77
Ashley Lewis
William Haggas 9/46
Won a start back two starts ago but disappointing efforts either side of it temper confidence, and she has run over today's trip and going before; 33 days off is manageable, though carrying 120 lb from stall 17 gives the handicapper room to keep her honest.
- Sire
- Starman (GB)
- Dam
- Lambeth Walk (GB) by Charm Spirit
- Owner
- Somerville Lodge Limited
- Foaled
- 21 Mar 2024
- Stable
- Newmarket, Suffolk
- Trainer last 14 days
- 9 wins from 46 runs (20%)
- Trainer running to form
- 66%
- Ratings
- Perf 72, Speed 61
George Bass
James Fanshawe 6/23
Ranked well outside the principals on our figures, Tallahassee Lassie faces a stiff task after finishing ninth last time out, and in her last five starts that sole win looks increasingly distant, though she has run over today's trip and going before and returns on a quick enough turnaround at 17 days.
- Sire
- Tasleet (GB)
- Dam
- Patuano (IRE) by Choisir
- Owner
- My Racing Manager Friends
- Foaled
- 14 Feb 2024
- Stable
- Newmarket, Suffolk
- Trainer last 14 days
- 6 wins from 23 runs (26%)
- Trainer running to form
- 61%
- Ratings
- Perf 65, Speed 67
Josephine Gordon
John Butler 6/27
Ron's Angel ran second last time out and has experience of today's distance and going, but she was unplaced two starts back and has been off for 38 days, leaving a mixed profile that places her firmly in the midfield picture from stall 4.
- Sire
- Harry Angel (IRE)
- Dam
- Night Charter (IRE) by Night Of Thunder
- Owner
- Ron Ford
- Foaled
- 31 Mar 2024
- Stable
- Newmarket, Suffolk
- Trainer last 14 days
- 6 wins from 27 runs (22%)
- Trainer running to form
- 59%
- Ratings
- Perf 74, Speed 69
Olivia Tubb
Roger Teal 2/12
Winless in her last three starts, including consecutive eighths, Polgaria ranks last on our figures and faces a stiff ask from stall ten carrying 116 lb, though she has run over today's trip before and returns on a sharp nine-day turnaround.
- Sire
- Masar (IRE)
- Dam
- Bournemouth Belle (GB) by Canford Cliffs
- Owner
- Steven Payne
- Foaled
- 20 Mar 2024
- Stable
- Lambourn, Berks
- Trainer last 14 days
- 2 wins from 12 runs (17%)
- Trainer running to form
- 47%
- Ratings
- Perf 46, Speed 54
Draw in brackets. Headgear: b blinkers, v visor, h hood, t tongue strap, p cheekpieces, e/s eye shield; ¹ first time. C course winner, D distance winner, CD course and distance winner. Form reads oldest to newest.