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15:20 Pontefract

Tote Placepot Stakes (Showcase Handicap) (Class D)

  • 15 Runners
  • Distance: 1m 4y
  • Going: Firm, Good to Firm in places
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 1m 43.93s
  • 15 Ran
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1
Silk -

Megan's Magic

25/1

    2
    Silk -

    Shenley Charm

    12/1

      3
      Silk -

      Blue Trojan (IRE)

      8/1

        1(4)
        Silk - Black, Mauve stars, Black sleeves, Black cap, Mauve star

        Langford

        17
        11/1
        • Form 422313
        • Age 3
        • Weight 9-7

        in touch, led after 1f, ridden over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, no extra inside

        2(9)
        Silk - White, Dark Green sash

        Shenley Charm

        47
        12/1
        • Form 11-3406
        • Age 3
        • Weight 9-6

        prominent, ridden to lead entering final furlong, headed inside, stayed on same pace

        3(14)
        Silk - Maroon and Beige diabolo, Maroon cap

        Welcome Stranger

        20
        6/1
        • Form 101103
        • Age 3
        • Weight 9-6

        mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden and one pace final furlong

        4(1)
        Silk - Orange and black stripes, halved sleeves, orange cap

        Tiber Tiger (IRE)

        10 b
        33/1
        • Form 216050
        • Age 3
        • Weight 9-5

        mid-division, effort over 2f out, soon weakened

        5(16)
        Silk - Grey, Yellow diamond and diamond on cap

        Son of Halling

        20
        14/1
        • Form 231
        • Age 3
        • Weight 9-3

        mid-division, effort 3f out, soon beaten

        6(8)
        Silk - Black, Yellow stars, chevrons on sleeves, quartered cap

        Prince of Gold

        12
        20/1
        • Form 204130
        • Age 3
        • Weight 9-1

        chased leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on until weakened inside final furlong

        7(15)
        Silk - Chocolate, Gold braid and sleeves, quartered cap

        Desert Dance (IRE)

        56
        14/1
        • Form 0-43
        • Age 3
        • Weight 9-1

        mid-division, soon pushed along, weakened over 2f out

        8(10)
        Silk - Emerald Green, Royal Blue sleeves, White cap, Emerald Green spots

        Harrison Point (USA)

        21 v
        11/4
        • Form 61023
        • Age 3
        • Weight 9-1

        dwelt, held up towards rear, effort over 2f out, never a factor

        9(2)
        Silk - Dark Blue, Red sleeves, Dark Blue stars, Red cap, Dark Blue star

        Jimmy Byrne (IRE)

        25
        25/1
        • Form 015230
        • Age 3
        • Weight 9-0

        dwelt, towards rear, never dangerous

        10(11)
        Silk - Royal Blue, White chevrons, halved sleeves, White cap

        Blue Trojan (IRE)

        39
        8/1
        • Form 500210
        • Age 3
        • Weight 9-0

        held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, ran on final furlong, nearest at finish

        11(12)
        Silk - Grey, Pink epaulets, quartered cap

        Compos Mentis

        155
        100/1
        • Form 002-0
        • Age 3
        • Weight 8-12

        never better than mid-division

        12(5)
        Silk - LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE cross belts and sleeves, ORANGE cap

        Phred

        14 b
        16/1
        • Form 610601
        • Age 3
        • Weight 8-10

        led, headed after 1f, remained in touch, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

        13(13)
        Silk - Cerise, White hoops, Blue and White check cap

        Acomb

        13
        7/1
        • Form 343141
        • Age 3
        • Weight 8-8

        took keen hold behind leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on same pace

        15(3)
        Silk - Pink, Maroon chevrons, Pink sleeves, Pink cap, Maroon star

        Shin Paradise

        13
        100/1
        • Form 610000
        • Age 3
        • Weight 7-12

        towards rear, never dangerous

        16(7)
        Silk - Light Blue, Maroon disc, striped sleeves

        Megan's Magic

        2
        25/1
        • Form 402340
        • Age 3
        • Weight 7-12

        held up in mid-division, smooth progress over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, kept on well

        14(6)
        NR

        Roman Empire

        151
        • Form 000-150
        • Age 3
        • Weight 8-2

        Nonrunner

        In depth

        Verdict

        Plenty of these come into the race with chances and it is not easy to pin down just one selection. However, Harrison Point has scope for improvement and is just preferred over the in-form Acomb along with Son Of Halling and Langford, who are short listed as live dangers. Welcome Stranger would also have to come into the argument if he consents top put in anything like he is capable of but he has been well held of his current mark in his last two outings and looks held at the moment. In contrast to Harrison Point, whose last couple of runs have hinted that his turn is not too far away now and another bold effort is anticipated today. The Nureyev colt is adaptable with regard to his style of running but has shown a tendency to like to race with pace - a characteristic that lends itself well to this course.