Racecards
15:50 Pontefract
Renault Trafic Fillies' Handicap (Class 4)
- 9 Runners
- Distance: 6f
- Going: Good to Soft
- Surface: Turf
- Form 161827
- Age 3
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer R M Beckett
- Jockey N De Souza
led inside group, ridden over 1f out, kept on no chance with stands side
- Form 00-8060
- Age 4
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer M & D Easterby
- Jockey S J Drowne
switched right after 1f, chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, one pace final furlong
- Form 752776
- Age 4
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 79
- Trainer J S Wainwright
- Jockey G Parkin
with leaders on inside, ridden and came wide straight, weakened over 1f out
- Form 080605
- Age 3
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer Miss J A Camacho
- Jockey R Ffrench
in touch on inside, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
- Form 415319
- Age 3
- Weight 8-8
- Official Rating 75
- Trainer T D Barron
- Jockey A Munro
raced on inside, slowly into stride, always behind
- Form 06120-7
- Age 4
- Weight 8-7
- Official Rating 72
raced wide, made all, ridden clear over 1f out, flashed tail inside final furlong, stayed on well
- Form 21-1030
- Age 5
- Weight 8-4
- Official Rating 65
in touch on inside, ridden and came wide straight, stayed on inside final furlong
- Form 622770
- Age 3
- Weight 8-3
- Official Rating 68
- Trainer M J Polglase
- Jockey R Thomas
raced wide, chased winner, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace
- Form 730322
- Age 3
- Weight 8-2
- Official Rating 65
- Trainer T D Easterby
- Jockey D Fentiman
raced on inside, chased leaders on inside, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
In depth
Verdict
Tagula Bay gets the confident vote to win this fillies contest with Fantaisiste and Rancho Cucamonga rating the main dangers. The selection comes to herself at this time of year and, although disappointing last time out, that can be put down to the soft ground. The return to this faster surface is sure to suit and off what looks a fair mark she looks the one top be on. Fantaisiste rates the main danger on her latest second behind Resplendent Nova but she is rising in the weights without winning and, for that reason, is opposed. Rancho Cucamonga has the ability to go close but does not always consent to use it and, at his likely odds, she looks worth taking on. Pertemps Magus hails from the same yard as the selection but looks the second string on jockey bookings. Skiddaw Wolf is game and consistent and is sure to run her race but she looks very exposed. Of the remainder, Bird Over could go well at a price but her best form is on a softer surface and, for the winner, we return to Tagula Bay.
Formwatch
Bird Over 16-1 (9-7) Prominent far side, ridden over 3f out, stayed on final furlong, 7th of 14, 4l behind Ocean Gift (8-13) at Goodwood 6f 3yo hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Baron Rhodes 33-1 (8-13) Chased leaders from over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 8, 11l behind Indian Maiden (9-2) at Chester 6f lst fll stk (1) sft.
Rancho Cucamonga (IRE) 11-2 (9-1) Slowly into stride, outpaced in rear and never a factor, 9th of 13, 6l behind Linda Green (8-6) at Windsor 6f fll hcp (4) gs in Jul.
Pertemps Magus 4-1fav (9-0) Always behind, 11th of 13, 11l behind Linda Green (8-6) at Windsor 6f fll hcp (4) gs in Jul.
Tagula Bay (IRE) 2-1fav (8-9) Chased leaders, pushed along halfway, ridden and stayed on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 11, 2l behind Born For Dancing (8-9) at Beverley 5f mdn stk (5) gs in Aug.
Fantaisiste 7-1 (8-12) In touch on outer, ridden to chase winner entering final furlong, edged left and no impression, 2nd of 13, 1l behind Resplendent Nova (8-10) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp (4) pol in Aug.
Skiddaw Wolf 8-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, hampered when weakening inside final furlong, 7th of 12, 5l behind Niteowl Lad (8-6) at Thirsk 5f 3yo hcp (4) gf in Aug.
African Breeze 9-1 (8-8) Always towards rear, 12th of 17, 16l behind Cross The Line (8-8) at York 1m 3yo hcp (5) gf in Aug.