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14:00 Pontefract

Tolent Construction Maiden Stakes (Class 4)

  • 11 Runners
  • Distance: 5f
  • Going: Good to Firm
  • Surface: Turf
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 1m 3.10s
  • Off Time: 14:01:44
  • 11 Ran
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1
Silk -

Smart Instinct (USA)

33/1

    2
    Silk -

    Palo Verde

    5/4

      3
      Silk -

      Lucky Bee (IRE)

      22/1

        1(5)
        Silk - Orange, Dark Blue armlets

        Bid For Gold

        32
        9/4
        • Form 84
        • Age 2
        • Weight 9-3

        mid-division, driven and headway over 1f out, switched right approaching final furlong, no extra inside final furlong

        2(9)
        Silk - White and Red stripes, White sleeves, Red stars, Black cap

        Obe Royal

        16
        11/2
        • Form 5
        • Age 2
        • Weight 9-3

        towards rear, some late headway, never reached challenging position

        3(7)
        Silk - Dark green, white and black halved sleeves, red cap

        Palo Verde

        13
        5/4
        • Form 3
        • Age 2
        • Weight 9-3

        led, ridden over 1f out, driven hung right and headed inside final furlong, no extra close home

        4(3)
        Silk - Red, White hollow box, striped sleeves, check cap

        Smart Instinct (USA)

        33/1
        • Age 2
        • Weight 9-3

        chased leaders, ridden 2f out, driven to lead inside final furlong, kept on

        5(2)
        Silk - Grey, Red star on body and cap, Red sleeves, Grey armlets

        Wanchai Night

        9
        10/1
        • Form 653
        • Age 2
        • Weight 9-3

        in touch, pushed along halfway, ridden on one pace until weakened final furlong

        6(8)
        Silk - Dark Blue, Yellow disc, Yellow sleeves, Dark Blue armlets, Dark Blue cap, Yellow spots

        Bidders Itch

        70
        125/1
        • Form 9
        • Age 2
        • Weight 8-12

        towards rear, never dangerous

        7(10)
        Silk - Black, Red epaulets, spots on sleeves, Black cap, Red star

        Lucky Bee (IRE)

        22/1
        • Age 2
        • Weight 8-12

        mid-division, headway over 1f out, ridden one pace final furlong

        8(4)
        Silk - Red, Red cap, White spots

        Mazin Lady

        8
        20/1
        • Form 65
        • Age 2
        • Weight 8-12

        chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, every chance approaching final furlong hung right and no extra inside final furlong

        9(11)
        Silk - White, Light Green seams, sleeves and cap

        Musical Mirage (USA)

        40/1
        • Age 2
        • Weight 8-12

        never better than mid-division

        10(6)
        Silk - Royal Blue, White sleeves, Emerald Green armlets and cap

        Princess Ellis

        66/1
        • Age 2
        • Weight 8-12

        chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened

        11(1)
        Silk - Royal Blue, Grey diamond, Royal Blue and Grey diabolo on sleeves, Royal Blue cap, Grey diamond

        Wilde Jasmine (IRE)

        8
        125/1
        • Form 8
        • Age 2
        • Weight 8-12

        slowly into stride and always behind

        In depth

        Verdict

        Palo Verde, Bid For Gold and Obe Royal look the trio to concentrate on and we will stick with Palo Verde. Mark Johnston's colt was quietly fancied ahead of his debut at Ayr and with normal improvement, he should be up to winning a race of this nature. Bid For Gold put up an improved effort on his second racecourse start and ran well at Carlisle given a difficult draw. Obe Royal was unfancied on debut at York and while briefly threatening to win the race, found little for pressure. Smart Instinct is related to a number of winners in the USA and is watched in the market. Musical Mirage is a well-bred daughter of Royal Anthem but has a modest draw to overcome. Wanchai Night showed plenty of early dash at Carlisle and looks to have place claims. Palo Verde showed enough on debut to warrant our selection and with his yard inform, he is a confident recommendation.

        Formwatch

        Bid For Gold 11-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, effort 2f out, ridden and every chance final furlong, no extra towards finish, 4th of 14, 1/2l behind Ponty Rossa (8-6) at Carlisle 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gs in Jun.

        Obe Royal 20-1 (9-3) Slowly away, behind, ridden and headway over 2f out, hung left and one pace from over 1f out, 5th of 9, 7l behind Medicine Path (9-3) at York 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf.

        Palo Verde 2-1 (9-3) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened and lost 2nd towards finish, 3rd of 6, 2 1/2l behind Big Timer (9-3) at Ayr 6f 2yo mdn (4) frm.

        Smart Instinct (USA) Smart Strike gelding, half-brother to several winners in the States including the speedy Dont Tell The Kids.

        Wanchai Night 11-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, no impression on leading pair, 3rd of 5, 3 1/2l behind Startolini (8-7) at Carlisle 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) frm.

        Lucky Bee (IRE) Indian Danehill filly, half-sister to winners up to 1m4f and over jumps.

        Mazin Lady 16-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 8, 7l behind Abby Road (9-0) at Ripon 5f 2yo mdn fll (4) gf.

        Musical Mirage (USA) Royal Anthem filly out of a moderate racemare.