Racecards
17:40 Pontefract
toteswinger Handicap (Div 2) (Class 5)
- 13 Runners
- Distance: 1m 2f 6y
- Going: Good
- Surface: Turf
- £3,500 added
- Winner: £2,264
- 2nd: £674
- 3rd: £337
- 4th: £168
- Form 721334
- Age 4
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 74
- Trainer R M Whitaker
- Jockey R Kennemore
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, went 3rd inside final furlong, kept on same pace
- Form 743536
- Age 6
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 74
- Trainer Mrs L Stubbs
- Jockey Kristin Stubbs
always towards rear, weakened over 2f out
- Form 724200
- Age 6
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 72
- Trainer D Nicholls
- Jockey Billy Cray
dwelt, towards rear, effort over 2f out, never dangerous
- Form 422688
- Age 8
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 71
- Trainer J & S Quinn
- Jockey Shane Kelly
dwelt, in rear, outpaced over 2f out, stayed on from over 1f out
- Form 25-0263
- Age 3
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 75
- Trainer C & M Johnston
- Jockey S De Sousa
towards rear, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous
Cadore (IRE)
37- Form 2-45427
- Age 3
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 74
- Trainer P W Chapple-Hyam
- Jockey J P Spencer
chased leaders, led 4f out, ridden and headed over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, eased over 1f out
- Form 431488
- Age 4
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 68
towards rear, effort over 2f out, one pace and no impression
- Form 622302
- Age 5
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 67
- Trainer T D Barron
- Jockey L Mcniff
tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, one pace
Brigadoon
17- Form 7246-83
- Age 4
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 67
- Trainer W Jarvis
- Jockey Lee Newman
held up mid-division, chased leaders over 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out, led inside final furlong, kept on
- Form 591759
- Age 6
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 64
- Trainer Lucinda Featherstone
- Jockey P Hanagan
led and keen, headed 4f out, weakened 3f out, tailed off
- Form 524470
- Age 4
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 62
- Trainer G A Swinbank
- Jockey P McDonald
tracked leaders, led over 3f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
- Form 900-38
- Age 3
- Weight 8-7
- Official Rating 63
- Trainer M Brittain
- Jockey D Allan
towards rear, pushed along to chase leaders over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
SHARP SOVEREIGN won this race last year and his apprentice's claim allows to him to race off a 3lb lower mark this time around. David Barron's charge went close at Haydock on his latest start and a repeat looks on the cards. Rio's Rosanna is still 6lb higher than when scoring over C&D back in May, while Cadore has been running well without winning and looks a shade high in the weights. Ullswater and Waahej have solid claims, but recent Wolverhampton third Brigadoon could prove a bigger threat.
Formwatch
Rio's Rosanna (IRE) 8-1 (9-1) In touch on outside, ridden 3f out, kept on same pace under pressure final 2f, no impression, 4th of 15, 7l behind Jonny Lesters Hair (9-3) at Ripon 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Sep.
Cobo Bay 9-4 (9-13) Held up in rear, ridden over 3f out, never able to challenge, 6th of 8, 6l behind Empress Leizu (9-2) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f sell stks (6) pol in Aug.
Thunderstruck 16-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, 10th of 11, 26l behind Hail Bold Chief (8-8) at Doncaster 1m 2f app hcp (5) gd in Aug.
Veiled Applause 20-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, held up and behind, no real progress final 2f, 8th of 14, 7l behind Trip The Light (9-3) at York 1m 4f app hcp (0-85) (4yo+) (4) gd.
Ullswater (IRE) 17-2 (8-12) Tracked leader until 7f out, stayed tracking leaders, driven along and unable to quicken over 2f out, kept on to 3rd inside final furlong, no chance with leading duo, 3rd of 5, 3l behind Robin Hoods Bay (8-12) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Sep.
Cadore (IRE) 6-1 (9-6) Tracked leaders, ridden to challenge over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Spanish Plume (9-2) at Chester 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Sep.
Christmas Light 16-1 (9-7) Held up in rear, under pressure over 2f out, some late headway, never nearer, 8th of 11, 9l behind Singzak (8-9) at Catterick 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Sharp Sovereign (USA) 5-1 (9-6) Led, clear 4f out until over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on until headed and not pace of winner closing stages, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Market Puzzle (8-7) at Haydock 1m 2f all hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Sep.
Brigadoon 8-1 (9-1) Held up towards rear, headway well over 1f out, ridden and hung left inside final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 13, 1l behind Amoya (9-5) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Sep.
Waahej 20-1 (9-6) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, stayed on to 3rd entering final 100 yards, kept on, no chance with winner, 3rd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Green Wadi (9-8) at Kempton 1m 3f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Maybe I Wont 25-1 (9-2) Held up in touch, pushed along over 3f out, soon weakened, 9th of 12, 17l behind Gritstone (9-7) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Law To Himself (IRE) 16-1 (7-12) In touch, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 12th of 16, 16l behind Kiwi Bay (9-4) at Redcar 1m hcp (3) gf.
Cottam Donny 50-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, led 3f out until over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 19, 7l behind Shamdarley (9-6) at York 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) gd.