Race cards · Sat 23 Oct
Saturday 23 October · Newbury, England
14:35 Virgin Bet St Simon Stakes (Group 3)
- Distance
- 1m 4f 0y
- Going
- Soft (Heavy in places)
- Class
- 1
- Prize
- GBP 70000
- Runners
- 7
Race preview
Siskany was an impressive winner when scoring in a competitive handicap at Newmarket and he could be open to further improvement stepping up in grade. However, a chance is taken on MORANDO who should be suited by the return to this distance and he will appreciate any ease in conditions. Ilaraab will need to show more after a respectable third-placed effort at Ascot, while Extra Elusive is another to note and can certainly win if bouncing back to his best.
| Pos | Horse | Form | Jockey | Trainer | Wgt | SP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ilaraab | 1-18033 | Tom Marquand | W J Haggas | 9 4 | 11-2 | |
| 2 | Max Vega | 240-753 | Rob Hornby | R M Beckett | 9 4 | 11-2 | |
| 3 | Morando | 436934 | S De Sousa | A M Balding | 9 4 | 16-1 | |
| 4 | Siskany | 1-11421 | James Doyle | C Appleby | 8 12 | 8-15 | |
| 5 | Inchicore | 41-0156 | M Harley | A King | 9 1 | 40-1 | |
| 6 | Wells Farhh Go | 807/436 | P Hanagan | T D Easterby | 9 4 | 28-1 | |
| 7 | Extra Elusive | 6-03467 | Hollie Doyle | H & R Charlton | 9 4 | 28-1 |