Racecards
15:15 Pontefract
Riu Palace Meloneras Handicap (Class 2)
- 17 Runners
- Distance: 6f
- Going: Soft, Heavy in places
- Surface: Turf
- £19,000 added
- Winner: £11,828
- 2nd: £3,542
- 3rd: £1,771
- 4th: £885
- Form 122/400-
- Age 5
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 99
- Trainer D Nicholls
- Jockey A Mullen
raced on outside, held up, never any chance
- Form 07416-8
- Age 6
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 97
- Trainer D Nicholls
- Jockey Kieren Fallon
raced on outside, held up in touch, pushed along before halfway, driven and chased leaders in that group 2f out, weakened over 1f out, eased,never any chance
- Form 005614-
- Age 5
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 97
raced on outside, dwelt, always behind, never any chance
- Form 01269-1
- Age 5
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 91
- Trainer Rae Guest
- Jockey William Carson
raced in group of five on inside, with leader, led over 2f out, kept on well until headed and unable to quicken final 120 yards
- Form 180826-
- Age 4
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer H Candy
- Jockey Dane O'Neill
raced on inside, prominent, went 2nd inside final 2f, challenged over 1f out, ran on to lead final 120 yards
- Form 021-454
- Age 8
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 93
raced on outside, held up, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, 3rd in group inside final furlong, no chance
- Form 13-2330
- Age 6
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 92
- Trainer T D Easterby
- Jockey D Fentiman
raced on outside, towards rear, plugged on final furlong, never any chance
- Form 001477-
- Age 8
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 91
raced on inside, led, headed over 2f out, chased leader until inside final 2f, ridden in 3rd and no impression over 1f out, lost 3rd post
- Form 500-006
- Age 7
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 91
- Trainer P T Midgley
- Jockey F Tylicki
raced on outside, chased leader that group, ridden over 2f out, lost 2nd in group well over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, never any chance
- Form 09500-4
- Age 6
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 91
- Trainer K A Ryan
- Jockey J P Spencer
led outside group throughout, ridden and not on terms 2f out, came clear of group over 1f out, never any chance with leaders on inside
- Form 511700-
- Age 6
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 91
- Trainer T D Easterby
- Jockey D Allan
raced on outside, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, never any chance
- Form 36004-1
- Age 4
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer C Hills
- Jockey Matthew Lawson
raced on outside, mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on to 3rd that side close home, never any chance
- Form 0040-03
- Age 9
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer D Nicholls
- Jockey Shirley Teasdale
raced on inside and always prominent, ridden over 1f out, stayed on to take 3rd post
- Form 301910-
- Age 5
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 89
raced on outside, prominent, went 2nd that side well over 1f out, never any chance
- Form 616098-
- Age 4
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 89
- Trainer T D Barron
- Jockey Lee Newman
raced on outside, always behind, struggling over 2f out, never any chance
- Form 2/0065-0
- Age 6
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer D Nicholls
- Jockey M O'connell
raced on inside, slowly into stride, last in group of five ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final 2f
- Form 0/2300-0
- Age 5
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer Mrs R Carr
- Jockey P McDonald
raced on outside, chased leaders, weakened hafway, never any chance
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
It's hardly surprising that Rae Guest is turning out MIRZA so quickly after his victory at Newbury on Friday as he was well supported and comfortably beat a decent field. He was 3lb out of the handicap on that occasion so even with a 6lb penalty he looks well in and has the best of the draw. After a winning debut in 2010, Shropshire has generally performed at a high level but had slipped to a fair mark when reappearing and scoring at Kempton last month. With just a 3lb rise to contend with he must be a threat and Matthew Lawson's claim is a massive bonus though a high draw isn't. Parisian Pyramid last won in 2010 but has run some very good races and has only just started coming down the weights. He made a pleasing return at Musselburgh and should be kept on the right side. It's also a long time since Tajneed won a race but he's very well treated if anywhere near his best and Shirley Teasdale is very good value for her 7lb claim. The latter is one of four from Dandy Nicholls' yard and Kieren Fallon's presence on board Nasri is an eye-catcher while Clockmaker is on a fair mark on turf and is another to consider.
Formwatch
Victoire De Lyphar (IRE) 16-1 (9-4) Chased leaders far side, driven over 2f out, weakened inside final 2f, 16th of 27, 7l behind Hoof It (10-0) at Goodwood 6f hcp (2) gf in Jul.
Nasri 7-1 (9-4) Led, headed well over 1f out, one pace, 8th of 22, 5l behind Colonel Mak (9-0) at Doncaster 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
Citrus Star (USA) 3-1 (8-11) Held up in rear, switched right after 1f, outpaced 3f out, ridden and kept on under pressure inside final furlong, never troubled leaders, 4th of 8, 4l behind Primaeval (8-11) at Kempton 7f stks (3yo+) (4) pol in Nov.
Mirza 7-2 (8-7) Prominent, led approaching final furlong, ridden and ran on, won at Newbury 5f hcp (2) sft beating Blue Jack (8-7) by 1 1/4l, 7 ran.
Seal Rock 8-1 (8-11) Chased leadrs, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 22, 7l behind Bohemian Melody (8-10) at Doncaster 6f hcp 105 (2) gd in Oct.
Docofthebay (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 22, 3l behind Colonel Mak (9-0) at Doncaster 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
Clockmaker (IRE) 33-1 (9-2) Led to 3f out, soon pushed along and weakened, 16th of 22, 15l behind Brae Hill (9-1) at Doncaster 1m hcp (4yo+) (2) gd in Mar.
Osteopathic Remedy (IRE) 20-1 (8-13) Steadied start, held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, not pace to threaten, 7th of 18, 4 1/2l behind Vainglory (8-4) at York 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Oct.
Crown Choice 20-1 (9-0) Close up, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 6th of 7, 5l behind Justonefortheroad (9-0) at Thirsk 7f stks (3) sft.
Parisian Pyramid (IRE) 9-2 (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, every chance 1f out, stayed on to chase leading pair inside final furong, no extra when lost 3rd post, 4th of 11, 4l behind Justonefortheroad (9-5) at Musselburgh 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gs.
Grissom (IRE) 14-1 (8-11) In touch towards stands side, pushed along halfway, soon weakened, 21st of 22, 15l behind Bohemian Melody (8-10) at Doncaster 6f hcp 105 (2) gd in Oct.
Shropshire (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) In rear, headway approaching final furlong, ridden and ran on to lead post, won at Kempton 6f hcp (0-90) (3) pol in Mar beating New Leyf (9-6) by shd, 12 ran.
Tajneed (IRE) 6-5fav (10-0) Led early, with leader, led again narrowly over 3f out, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace, no extra and lost 2nd near finish, 3rd of 9, 2l behind George Benjamin (9-12) at Catterick 7f clm stks (6) gd.
Coolminx (IRE) 6-1 (9-7) Led, strongly pressed early straight, headed under 2f out and soon no extra, 10th of 14, 11l behind Blue Moon (9-1) at Dundalk 7f Fillies Handicap (60-100) (3yo+) pol in Oct.
Fred Willetts (IRE) 50-1 (9-2) Led, ridden and headed 3f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 10, 8l behind White Frost (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 3yo hcp 0-90 (3) sft in Aug.
Wildcat Wizard (USA) 20-1 (8-11) Dwelt, always behind, last of 22, 34l behind Colonel Mak (9-0) at Doncaster 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
No Hubris (USA) 33-1 (8-11) Slowly away, always towards rear, 20th of 22, 14l behind Colonel Mak (9-0) at Doncaster 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gd.