Beverley Races

The horrible rainy weather had the going change twice and some horses withdrawn. It was certainly a day for the favourites or near favourites. Additionally well done to Izzy Clifton who had her first winner in the apprentice race.

In the first race, Walk In Marrakesh was in the lead for the majority of the race, Breguet Man, Frasard and Impression were all tracking the winner. Cersei Lannister was slowly away and stood in the gates but eventually managed to catch up with the rest of the field. Road Rage made some headway three furlongs out. But it was clear even from here that Walk In Marrakesh would be difficult to beat. Two furlongs out Frasard moved up the field as did Breguet Man. Impression and Road Rage were pushed along. The final furlong saw Impression and Breguet Man ridden along. Walk In Marrakesh was given an extra push whilst Frasard was switched to have more room. Walk In Marrakesh in the final furlong kept getting stronger, Frasard chased the winner entering the final furlong but couldn't catch him. Breguet Man and Impression kept on at the same pace. First was Walk In Marrakesh by 1 1/4 lengths, second Frasard by 6 lengths and third Breguet Man by 4 1/2 lengths. The result shows how well Walk In Marakesh won.

The 3:30 had a few close up with the leader Bit Of A Quirke, the chasers in the field included Global  Art, Gendarme and Cross Step. Archie Perkins got boxed from early on. Winged Spur was never really involved in the race. Regal Mirage who had been held up moved up in the running three furlongs out. At two furlongs out Global Art was struggling whereas Bit Of A Quirke merely extending his lead. Archie Perkins, Regal Mirage and Moxy Mares all tried to catch Bit Of A Quirke. At the one furlong marker Global Art was ridden strongly, Archie Perkins eventually got a clear run. In the closing stages Bit Of A Quirke was not going to be caught even Regal Mirage weakened making no impression. Archie Perkins and Moxy Mares also kept on. The winner was never in doubt, Bit Of A Quirke won by 2 3/4 lengths, second was Regal Mirage by 2 3/4 lengths and third Archie Perkins. One to watch is the consistent Archie Perkins, who seems to frequently run well on any ground. However I think he is better on firmer ground.

The next blog update will be from Doncaster on Friday.