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17:00 Pontefract
Pontefract-races.co.uk Maiden Stakes (Class 5)
- 14 Runners
- Distance: 1m 2f 6y
- Going: Good to Soft
- Surface: Turf
- £6,000 added
- Form 8
- Age 5
- Weight 9-10
- Trainer J M Jefferson
- Jockey P Pickard
behind, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on, never troubled leaders
- Form 0-84
- Age 4
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 62
- Trainer J Mackie
- Jockey Dale Gibson
prominent, went 2nd over 3f out to over 1f out, soon weakened
- Form 2-3
- Age 4
- Weight 9-10
- Trainer L M Cumani
- Jockey G Baker
slowly into stride, behind, headway over 2f out, ridden to chase winner final furlong, stayed on
- Form 86
- Age 5
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer H Morrison
- Jockey L P Keniry
towards rear, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong, never dangerous
- Form 8
- Age 4
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer K A Ryan
- Jockey P Cosgrave
slowly into stride, always toward rear
- Form 32323
- Age 3
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 83
- Trainer Sir Michael Stoute
- Jockey R Hills
mid-division, headway over 5f out, ridden to lead and hung right over 1f out, hung left close home, driven out
- Form 24
- Age 3
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer C & M Johnston
- Jockey Greg Fairley
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon edged right, one pace
- Form 73-2423
- Age 3
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 87
- Trainer M H Tompkins
- Jockey L Dettori
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
- Form 7
- Age 3
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer W R Swinburn
- Jockey F Sweeney
in touch, ridden over 5f out, weakened over 3f out
- Form 6680
- Age 3
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 48
- Trainer J Mackie
- Jockey T Hamilton
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
Detente
14- Form 84
- Age 3
- Weight 8-12
- Trainer J R Fanshawe
- Jockey F Norton
in touch, ridden over 2f out, switched right just over 1f out, one pace when not much room inside final furlong
- Form 22
- Age 3
- Weight 8-12
- Trainer J & T Gosden
- Jockey Richard Hughes
held up, headway over 5f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Lady's Law
54- Form 64
- Age 3
- Weight 8-12
- Trainer G G Margarson
- Jockey P Mulrennan
chased leader to over 3f out, weakened 2f out
- Age 3
- Weight 8-12
- Trainer A P Jarvis
- Jockey D Holland
slowly into stride, towards rear, headway over 5f out, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
In depth
Verdict
Indication should prove too strong here with Mobaasher and Spell Casting put forward as the main dangers. The selection has run well on both of her two starts to date but she is by Sadler's Wells so clearly this step-up in trip will see her in an even better light. Mobaasher will give her the most to think about but this colt from the Sir Michael Stoute yard has had plenty of chances and is proving expensive to follow. Spell Casting is another that has been expensive to follow but he did put in an improved effort last time and he could be of interest if the market speaks in his favour. Samurai Way ran with promise last time and is another to consider, but for the winner we will return to Indication.
Formwatch
Kildare Sun (IRE) 66-1 (9-10) Behind, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, never troubled leaders, 4th of 8, 7l behind Alhaitham (9-3) at Redcar 1m 1f mdn stk (5) gf in Aug.
Samurai Way 3-1fav (9-11) Towards rear, headway over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 12, 3l behind My Arch (9-11) at Beverley 1m 2f mdn stk (5) gs in Aug.
Dangerous Business (IRE) 25-1 (9-8) Held up, ridden over 3f out, kept on one pace final 2f, never dangerous, 6th of 14, 16l behind Crossbow Creek (9-13) at Lingfield 1m 4f mdn stk (5) pol in Aug.
Mobaasher (USA) 9-4 (9-3) Led after 1f, headed 2f out, looked reluctant, kept on again final furlong, 3rd of 8, 5l behind Topjeu (9-3) at Bath 1m 4f mdn stk (5) gf in Aug.
Particle (IRE) 13-2 (8-13) In touch, pushed along over 3f out, driven over 2f out, one pace until weakened final furlong, 4th of 7, 9l behind Belanak (8-13) at Pontefract 1m 4f mdn stk (5) gf in Jul.
Spell Casting (USA) 10-3 (9-3) Slowly into stride, soon chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed and stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Very Agreeable (8-12) at Newmarket 1m 4f 3yo mdn (5) gs in Jul.
Detente 15-2 (8-12) Towards rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, driven and stayed on towards finish, 4th of 12, 5l behind My Arch (9-11) at Beverley 1m 2f mdn stk (5) gs in Aug.
Indication 13-8fav (9-0) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, stayed on to chase winner over 1f out, no chance, 2nd of 9, 5l behind Jewaar (9-0) at Sandown 1m 3yo mdn (5) gd in Aug.