Racecards
16:45 Pontefract
Betfair.Com Apprentice Series (Round 3) Handicap (Class E)
- 9 Runners
- Distance: 1m 2f 6y
- Going: Good to Soft
Murdinga
266- Form 020/03-
- Age 4
- Weight 9-12
- Trainer Lady Herries
- Jockey M Howard
dwelt, held up towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, stayed on final 2f, never near to challenge
- Form 10/0-000
- Age 4
- Weight 9-7
- Trainer D Nicholls
- Jockey L Treadwell
towards rear, never dangerous
- Form 040-615
- Age 4
- Weight 8-11
- Trainer R Whitaker
- Jockey D Stamp
disputed lead, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
- Form 660/030
- Age 4
- Weight 8-10
- Trainer W Brisbourne
- Jockey B Swarbrick
prominent, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and stayed on same pace final 2f
- Form 44-0504
- Age 6
- Weight 7-12
- Trainer Mrs G Rees
- Jockey Donna Caldwell
towards rear, never a factor
Win Alot
126- Form 430044
- Age 5
- Weight 7-12
- Trainer M Chapman
- Jockey Kristin Stubbs
mid-division, pushed along and headway over 2f out, ridden and stayed on final furlong to lead close home
Healey (IRE)
10- Form 006-403
- Age 5
- Weight 7-12
- Trainer P Wood
- Jockey Steven Harrison
disputed lead, clear leader over 2f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, headed close home
Dabus
24- Form 0040-00
- Age 8
- Weight 7-12
- Trainer M Chapman
- Jockey Andrew Webb
prominent, lost ground over 3f out, soon beaten
In depth
Verdict
Raybaan can make up for his recent defeat against Prize Ring and Molly's Secret, with Murdinga not out of it if fit enough. Raybann was beaten in a claimer at Beverley six days ago after failing to last out the mile and a half. The drop back in trip should suit, and with Saleem Golam taking five pounds off his back, he can score at the expense of Prize Ring who has a couple of placed efforts to his name in the past. Molly's Secret was successful at Brighton in May and did not go down without a fight against Chevin at Warwick a fortnight ago. He can make the frame, while Murdinga makes the journey up from Sussex without a prior run this term and with topweight to boot, but is sure to have been well galloped for this. For the winner though, we return to Raybaan.