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14:20 Haydock Park

Pontin's Holidays Maiden Claiming Stakes (Class 6)

  • 7 Runners
  • Distance: 5f
  • Going: Good to Firm
  • Surface: Turf
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 1m 2.94s
  • Off Time: 14:21:25
  • 7 Ran
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1
Silk -

Picture Frame

8/13

    2
    Silk -

    Two Sips Sue

    12/1

      1(4)
      Silk - MAROON, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, LIGHT BLUE cap, MAROON diamond

      Picture Frame

      17
      8/13
      • Form 3323
      • Age 2
      • Weight 8-12

      chased leaders, driven to lead over 2f out, ran on final furlong

      2(5)
      Silk - Navy blue, yellow Cross of Lorraine and star on cap

      Pirner's Brig

      24
      66/1
      • Form 09
      • Age 2
      • Weight 8-12

      chased leaders, driven halfway, ridden and one pace final furlong

      3(3)
      Silk - White, Forbes Tartan cross belts

      Playing Games

      20/1
      • Age 2
      • Weight 8-12

      slowly into stride and behind, soon chased along, never dangerous

      4(6)
      Silk - White, White and Royal Blue halved sleeves

      Caj (IRE)

      24
      10/1
      • Form 598
      • Age 2
      • Weight 8-10

      tracked leader, led halfway, headed over 2f out, one pace final furlong

      5(7)
      Silk - Light Blue, Black star, Light Blue sleeves, Black stars, Light Blue cap, Black star

      Loch Clutha (IRE)

      17
      7/2
      • Form 57
      • Age 2
      • Weight 8-7

      took keen hold to lead, headed halfway, soon beaten

      6(1)
      Silk - Pink, Black spots on sleeves, Black cap

      Two Sips Sue

      21
      12/1
      • Age 2
      • Weight 8-5

      held up, driven halfway, ridden over 1f out, chased winner final furlong

      7(2)
      Silk - YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE disc and sleeves, hooped cap

      Inkjet (IRE)

      20/1
      • Age 2
      • Weight 8-3

      dwelt and towards rear, soon chased along, edged right halfway, never reached challenging position

      In depth

      Verdict

      Picture Frame has been difficult to win with but Nigel Tinkler's gelding looks to have been found a suitable opportunity to open his account and is taken to do so at the main expense of Caj and Inkjet. The last mentioned looks the pick of the newcomers being a daughter of Beckett related to winners but it has to be of concern that she is pitched into this level on her debut. Two Sips Sue was, not surprisingly, well held on her first start in a decent looking maiden and is difficult to evaluate taking a big drop in class. Mick Easterby's Playing Games is speedily bred and could be of interest although the yard is hardly known for their success with first time out juveniles. Mick Quinn's Caj has shown signs of ability in maidens and warrants respect being dropped in class but Picture Frame has an obvious chance and she gets the vote.

      Formwatch

      Picture Frame 4-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, outpaced 2f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, 3rd of 9, 1l behind Fathom Five (8-10) at Musselburgh 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gs in May.

      Pirner's Brig 22-1 (8-12) Soon in rear, no impression when hung left well over 1f out, 9th of 10, 14l behind Granny Peel (8-7) at W'hampton 5f 2yo clm (6) pol in May.

      Playing Games Mind Games colt, half-brother to hurdles and bumper winner Tickton Flyer.

      Caj (IRE) 17-2 (8-9) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, eased inside final furlong, last of 8, 12l behind Sunken Rags (8-6) at W'hampton 5f 2yo mdn fll aut (5) pol in May.

      Loch Clutha (IRE) 14-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, hung right over 2f out, no impression final furlong, 7th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Fathom Five (8-10) at Musselburgh 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gs in May.

      Two Sips Sue 50-1 (8-7) Slowly into stride, always behind, no impression, 11th of 12, 12l behind Strategic Prince (9-3) at Salisbury 5f 2yo mdn (4) gs in May.

      Inkjet (IRE) Beckett filly, half-sister to winning sprinter Ma Vielle Pouque.