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15:15 Pontefract

Graham Rock Memorial Handicap (Class 4)

  • 5 Runners
  • Distance: 1m 2f 6y
  • Going: Good to Soft
  • Surface: Turf
  • £10,000 added
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 2m 15.22s
  • Off Time: 15:15:41
  • 5 Ran
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1
Silk -

Sagredo (USA)

5/2

    2
    Silk -

    John Dillon (IRE)

    4/1

      1(4)
      Silk - Dark Blue, White cross belts, sleeves and cap

      Sagredo (USA)

      16
      5/2
      • Form 4212-63
      • Age 3
      • Weight 9-7
      • Official Rating 84

      held up in rear and keen, headway on inner to lead over 1f out, ran on well

      2(2)
      Silk - Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves

      Woodcraft

      22
      3/1
      • Form 1466
      • Age 3
      • Weight 9-2
      • Official Rating 79

      led, ridden and headed 3f out, weakened over 1f out

      3(3)
      Silk - Pink, Purple disc, Purple cap

      World Spirit

      29
      6/1
      • Form 721-314
      • Age 3
      • Weight 8-12
      • Official Rating 75

      held up in touch, chased winner final furlong until no extra inside final furlong

      4(1)
      Silk - Emerald Green, Red seams, striped sleeves, quartered cap

      Giant Slalom

      55
      7/2
      • Form 201-224
      • Age 3
      • Weight 8-11
      • Official Rating 74

      chased leader and keen, led 3f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon weakened

      5(5)
      Silk - White and Emerald Green diabolo, Emerald Green sleeves, Orange stars, Emerald Green cap, Orange star

      John Dillon (IRE)

      26 v
      4/1
      • Form 46531
      • Age 3
      • Weight 8-3
      • Official Rating 66

      prominent on outer, ridden over 2f out, wandered over 1f out, stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong, no impression

      In depth

      Verdict

      Sagredo was a possible for Glorious Goodwood next week but appears to be taking a much easier route by coming here; World Spirit and Giant Slalom can give Sir Mark Prescott's runner the most to think about. Giant Slalom coped with the step up in trip last time and can pose a big threat now he has proven he can handle cut in the ground. The son of Tomba has inherited his stamina from his dam's side and a market move would be interesting. World Spirit is versatile regarding the ground she has really likeable attitude. However, this trip is a step into the unknown for her and she does have a bit to prove. Especially if Sagredo runs up to expectations. The three-year-old looks the most natural stayer on paper and can give Prescott his first winner of the Graham Rock Memorial Handicap.

      Formwatch

      Sagredo (USA) 7-1 (9-7) Held up, headway when not clear run over 2f out, ridden well over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, 3rd of 8, 3 1/2l behind Rosbay (9-1) at Chester 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) hvy.

      Woodcraft 7-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, effort under pressure over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 10, 4l behind Soft Morning (9-0) at Sandown 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) gs.

      World Spirit 7-2 (8-12) Led 1f, remained in touch, ridden over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 7, 3 1/2l behind Lady Stardust (10-0) at Newmarket 1m fll hcp (3) sft in Jun.

      Giant Slalom 11-4 (8-10) Soon led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 8, 7l behind Greek Envoy (9-6) at Leicester 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) sft in Jun.

      John Dillon (IRE) 7-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, headway over 3f out, led over 1f out, kept on, won at Hamilton 1m 3yo hcp (5) sft beating Bivouac (8-7) by 2l, 14 ran.