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15:40 Pontefract

Totesport.com Pontefract Castle Stakes (listed) (Class 1)

  • 4 Runners
  • Distance: 1m 4f 8y
  • Going: Good to Firm
  • Surface: Turf
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 2m 45.15s
  • Off Time: 15:40:25
  • 4 Ran
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Silk -

Alfie Flits

5/6

    1(3)
    Silk - Red, Yellow hoop, hooped sleeves, White cap

    Alfie Flits

    18 D
    5/6
    • Form 12
    • Age 4
    • Weight 8-12
    • Official Rating 107

    tracked leaders ridden over 2 f out, led over 1f out, soon clear, eased towards finish

    2(5)
    Silk - White, Black spots, White sleeves, Red cap

    Camrose

    15 b D
    8/1
    • Form 1823-25
    • Age 5
    • Weight 8-12
    • Official Rating 99

    led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, one pace, no impression

    4(1)
    Silk - Yellow, large Black spots and spots on cap

    Lost Soldier Three (IRE)

    274
    3/1
    • Form 618630-
    • Age 5
    • Weight 8-12
    • Official Rating 105

    tracked leader, ridden over 2f out one pace

    5(2)
    Silk - Purple, Orange star, Purple sleeves, Orange stars, Orange cap

    Astrocharm (IRE)

    15 CDDC
    5/1
    • Form 73558-4
    • Age 7
    • Weight 8-7
    • Official Rating 99

    held up in rear but in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

    3(4)
    NR

    Im Spartacus

    1
    • Form 2115-65
    • Age 4
    • Weight 8-12
    • Official Rating 100

    Nonrunner

    In depth

    Verdict

    Allan Swinbank's decision to keep Alfie Flits on the go during the summer is fancied to be reap dividends in this Listed contest where Camrose and Lost Soldier Three can also be expected to go well. Lost Soldier Three won on his seasonal debut last year and, with his yard in good form, a bold bid is anticipated. This trip is ideal for him and, as the going should not be an inconvenience, the son of Barathea can make this a good test for the rest. On face value, Camrose has a bit to find on last season's form. But he has been revitalised since being fitted with blinkers and, with race fitness on his side, a big run can be expected on ground that suits him ideally. However, Alfie Flits looks to be going the right way and has far more scope for improvement. His second behind the smart Librettist gave a solid indication of what this son of Machiavellian is capable of and, with more improvement anticipated, this looks a solid opening for Swinbank's charge to further enhance his profile.

    Formwatch

    Alfie Flits 11-2 (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, stayed on but no chance with winner, 2nd of 8, 2l behind Librettist (9-1) at Nottingham 1m stk (2) gf.

    Camrose 11-4 (8-9) Behind, ridden over 3f out, soon outpaced, never a factor, 5th of 7, 12l behind Balkan Knight (8-9) at Goodwood 1m 4f stk (3) gf.

    Lost Soldier Three (IRE) 11-2 (9-6) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, last of 10, well behind Land 'n Stars (9-3) at Newmarket 2m lst stk (1) gd in Sept.

    Astrocharm (IRE) 12-1 (8-9) Held up, headway over 3f out, soon ridden and every chance, weakened inside last, 4th of 6, 3l behind Sirce (8-9) at Musselburgh 1m 6f lst stk (1) gf.

    Im Spartacus 20-1 (9-0) Led, headed over 8f out, weakened over 3f out, soon eased, last of 6, well behind Sirce (8-9) at Musselburgh 1m 6f lst stk (1) gf.