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16:45 Pontefract

Betfair.Com Apprentice Series (Round 3) Handicap (Class E) (Class E)

  • 10 Runners
  • Distance: 1m 2f 6y
  • Going: Good to Firm, Good in places
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 2m 12.66s
  • 10 Ran
Go to Full Result
1
Silk -

Realism (FR)

11/2

    2
    Silk -

    Smart John

    15/2

      3
      Silk -

      Valeureux

      6/1

        1(3)
        Silk - Pink, Maroon chevrons, Pink sleeves, Pink cap, Maroon star

        Derwent (USA)

        19 b
        20/1
        • Form 0/03-000
        • Age 5
        • Weight 10-0

        held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong

        2(5)
        Silk - Maroon, White sash, striped sleeves, Yellow cap

        Realism (FR)

        7
        11/2
        • Form 036121
        • Age 4
        • Weight 9-13

        in touch, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, kept on

        3(6)
        Silk - Purple, White star, White sleeves, Purple stars, White cap, Purple star

        Dragon Prince

        587
        20/1
        • Form 060/
        • Age 4
        • Weight 9-12

        pulled hard, tracked leaders, saddle slipped and lost place halfway

        4(9)
        Silk - Grey, Maroon chevron, hooped cap

        Smart John

        7
        15/2
        • Form 050-414
        • Age 4
        • Weight 9-7

        chased leaders early, soon restrained to rear, headway to chase leaders over 3f out, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on

        5(7)
        Silk - Grey, White hoop, Light Blue sleeves, Orange cap

        Market Avenue

        41
        7/4
        • Form 00006-6
        • Age 5
        • Weight 9-6

        soon tracking leaders on inner, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened

        6(2)
        Silk - White, Emerald Green disc

        Penwell Hill (USA)

        73
        14/1
        • Form 5-10220
        • Age 5
        • Weight 8-12

        led, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon weakened

        7(1)
        Silk - Gold and Black check, Pink sleeves and cap

        We'll Meet Again

        9
        9/1
        • Form 065-304
        • Age 4
        • Weight 8-11

        held up in touch, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened

        8(10)
        Silk - Orange and White stripes, Dark Green sleeves, White cap

        Night Market

        9
        7/1
        • Form 0600-01
        • Age 6
        • Weight 8-10

        with leader and keen, weakened over 2f out

        9(8)
        Silk - Flame, green collar and cuffs, quartered cap

        Valeureux

        284
        6/1
        • Form 433002-
        • Age 6
        • Weight 8-10

        held up in touch, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, no impression final furlong

        10(4)
        Silk - Royal Blue and Grey diamonds, Royal Blue sleeves, Royal Blue cap, Grey diamond

        Given A Chance

        26
        50/1
        • Form 053426
        • Age 3
        • Weight 7-12

        tracked leaders until weakened over 2f out

        In depth

        Verdict

        A tricky finale with everything fully exposed and we will stick with Realism to maintain some good recent form and defy a penalty, with Smart John and Night Market the probable dangers. Realism has already won twice over this trip during June, at Nottingham and Chepstow, with a second at Chepstow sandwiched in between. A bargain buy for just 2,500gns, he has already paid his way, and with everything in his favour except the penalty here we are prepared to side with him while he remains in form and rely on his current confidence to help him get home in front. Smart John is another who has been going well, but who was well beaten last time having been raised 3lb for a Haydock success on his penultimate start. Nevertheless a decent run is expected but he may just be found wanting off this mark again. Night Market is another in form, with a amateur's handicap at Warwick last time out to his name. He has run respectably over 10 furlongs in the past but is clearly better over shorter and he looks likely to see one or two outstaying him here. To finish the card then, we will take a large dose of Realism.