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16:50 Pontefract
Betfair.com Apprentice Series Handicap (Class 6)
- 15 Runners
- Distance: 1m 2f 6y
- Going: Good to Firm
- Surface: Turf
- £5,000 added
- Form 526514
- Age 4
- Weight 9-11
- Official Rating 62
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
- Form 136215
- Age 6
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 63
- Trainer T D Barron
- Jockey D Heslop
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, no extra final furlong
- Form 511795
- Age 7
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 62
- Trainer W M Brisbourne
- Jockey W J Cafferty
mid-division, headway over 2f out, one pace
- Form 702-832
- Age 3
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 65
- Trainer M H Tompkins
- Jockey Ashley Morgan
mid-division, weakened 2f out
- Form 210921
- Age 3
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 63
- Trainer R Harris
- Jockey William Carson
chased leaders, ridden to lead over 2f out, stayed on
Starcross Maid
114- Form 258123
- Age 5
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 56
- Trainer J F Coupland
- Jockey J D Walsh
always towards rear
Intavac Boy
17- Form 572450
- Age 6
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 56
- Trainer S P Griffiths
- Jockey P Donaghy
chased leader, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
- Form 033921
- Age 9
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 55
- Trainer K G Reveley
- Jockey Danielle Mccreery
behind, some headway over 1f out, never dangerous
- Form 440810
- Age 5
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 55
- Trainer J O'Reilly
- Jockey L Betts
chased leaders, weakened over 2f out
- Form 382174
- Age 3
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 61
behind, effort over 2f out, no impression
- Form 123-872
- Age 4
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 55
held up mid-division, ridden over 2f out, stayed on from over 1f out
- Form 354274
- Age 5
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 52
mid-division, chased leaders over 2f out, one pace
Genoa Star
540- Form 7/44048-
- Age 4
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 45
- Trainer D J Murphy
- Jockey Bradley Roper
very slow away, always well behind
- Form 096675
- Age 7
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 45
- Trainer Mrs G S Rees
- Jockey Ian Craven
held up, never dangerous
- Form 97-9069
- Age 3
- Weight 8-5
- Official Rating 45
- Trainer D J Murphy
- Jockey Sophie Doyle
behind, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on
- Form 308050
- Age 9
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 54
Nonrunner
In depth
Verdict
A tricky apprentice handicap to end the card and we will just side with Red Current, Garibaldi and Ruby Legend look to be the main rivals. The mount of young William Carson was an impressive winner last time out at Chepstow, beating Danehill Silver by a length after losing his place at the five furlong pole. It took great determination to get back up and he deserves to be followed again today. Garibaldi was also successful last time out, beating previous scorer Dechiper by a length and looks to a major threat. Meanwhile it is not easy to rule out Ruby Legend who also hit winning form in a decent event at Newcastle. River Deuce and Boppy's Pride have both been knocking on the door lately and can also go well but there was a lot to like about Red Current's victory last time and he can go in again.
Formwatch
Collette's Choice 11-2 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 4th of 6, 25l behind Generous Jem (9-1) at York 1m 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Thornaby Green 5-1 (9-8) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Sumner (9-2) at Pontefract 1m 2f app hcp (5) frm.
Royal Indulgence 12-1 (9-10) Slowly into stride, held up, ridden 2f out, kept on, not reach leaders, 5th of 9, 5l behind Candy Mountain (9-11) at Newmarket 1m 2f app hcp (5) gf.
River Deuce 11-4 (9-3) Raced in 3rd, chased winner over 3f out, driven and tried to close over 1f out, well held final furlong, 2nd of 7, 2 1/2l behind Yeoman Spirit (9-11) at Kempton 1m 4f mdn aut stk (6) pol.
Red Current 9-2 (8-11) Prominent, lost place over 5f out, headway over 3f out, soon switched right, led inside final furlong, ridden out, won at Chepstow 1m 2f 3yo hcp (6) gf beating Danehill Silver (8-6) by 1l, 16 ran.
Starcross Maid 11-4 (8-12) Held up, headway over 3f out, driven over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 3rd of 7, 14l behind Mahmjra (9-7) at Southwell 1m 3f hcap (5) fbs in Jun.
Intavac Boy 13-2 (9-6) Not much room after start, mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 14th of 16, 15l behind Garibaldi (8-9) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcap (6) gf.
Ruby Legend 9-2 (9-5) Held up in touch, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden out, won at Newcastle 1m 2f sll (6) gd in Aug beating Apache Point (9-5) by 2 1/2l, 13 ran.
Garibaldi (GER) 8-1 (11-1) Towards rear, never dangerous, 13th of 14, 29l behind Lobengula (11-7) at Beverley 1m 2f amt hcp (6) gd.
Winged Farasi 5-2 (9-0) Soon chased leaders, hard ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 6, 6l behind Vietnam (8-4) at Sandown 1m 3yo clm (5) gs in Aug.
Boppys Pride 9-1 (8-11) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 2nd of 11, 3l behind Sumner (9-2) at Pontefract 1m 2f app hcp (5) frm.
Moment of Clarity 10-1 (8-11) Towards rear, headway over 3f out, driven over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Sumner (9-2) at Pontefract 1m 2f app hcp (5) frm.
Genoa Star 6-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, held up, ridden halfway, weakened over 3f out, 8th of 10, 12l behind Carlton Scroop (8-9) at Kempton 1m 2f banded stk (7) pol in Apr '06.
Newcorp Lad 14-1 (8-9) Towards rear, ridden over 3f out, kept on from over 1f out, 5th of 14, 10l behind Fadansil (8-9) at Hamilton 1m 3f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Aug.
Julatten (IRE) 2-1fav (8-12) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened quickly, last of 9, 11l behind Double Valentine (8-8) at Lingfield 6f Stks (41-45) (7) pol in Aug.
Scotty's Future (IRE) 16-1 (11-0) Slowly into stride, always in rear, 11th of 14, 14l behind Lobengula (11-7) at Beverley 1m 2f amt hcp (6) gd.