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15:45 Wolverhampton

Pontins.com Claiming Stakes (Class 6)

  • 7 Runners
  • Distance: 5f 216y
  • Going: Standard
  • Surface: Fibresand
  • £3,500 added
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 1m 15.30s
  • Off Time: 15:45:11
  • 7 Ran
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1
Silk -

Quiet Times (IRE)

5/6

    2
    Silk -

    Blackheath (IRE)

    10/1

      1(2)
      Silk - Maroon and Royal Blue (quartered), Royal Blue sleeves, Maroon armlets

      Native Title

      15 D
      8/1
      • Form 1148-55
      • Age 9
      • Weight 9-11
      • Official Rating 74

      chased leaders on inside, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened

      2(4)
      Silk - White and Yellow (quartered), Yellow sleeves, White armlets, Yellow cap

      Quiet Times (IRE)

      10 b CDD
      5/6
      • Form 21-8955
      • Age 8
      • Weight 9-11
      • Official Rating 84

      soon chasing leaders, went 2nd halfway, ridden 2f out, edged right entering straight, hung left and led well inside final furlong, ran on

      3(7)
      Silk - Yellow, Dark Green hoop, halved sleeves, Dark Green cap ,yellow star

      Ever Cheerful

      35 t CDDC
      14/1
      • Form 5454-94
      • Age 6
      • Weight 9-9
      • Official Rating 67

      in rear, headway and edged left over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong

      4(1)
      Silk - LIGHT BLUE, ORANGE epaulets

      Blackheath (IRE)

      155 D
      10/1
      • Form 403928-
      • Age 11
      • Weight 9-7
      • Official Rating 73

      soon led, ridden clear over 1f out, headed and unable to quicken well inside final furlong

      5(3)
      Silk - PINK, DARK BLUE cross belts, hooped sleeves and cap

      Legal Set (IRE)

      11 D
      50/1
      • Form 8000P-4
      • Age 11
      • Weight 9-5
      • Official Rating 40

      took keen hold, chased leaders, weakened well over 2f out

      6(6)
      Silk - White, Light Blue seams, White sleeves and cap

      Mistral Sky

      2 v DC
      7/2
      • Form 529394
      • Age 8
      • Weight 9-5
      • Official Rating 67

      led early, chased leader to half way, slightly outpaced over 2f out, kept on well towards finish

      7(5)
      Silk - EMERALD GREEN and YELLOW (halved), YELLOW sleeves, EMERALD GREEN cap

      Mill By The Stream

      10 DC
      11/1
      • Form 021105
      • Age 5
      • Weight 9-3
      • Official Rating 60

      held up, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened

      In depth

      Verdict

      David Nicholls plays a strong hand with Native Title and Blackheath both expected to give a good account of themselves - the latter usually needs a couple of outings to put him straight so Native Title gets the vote on this occasion. Out of the rest: Quiet Times and Mistral Sky may give him the most to do. Mistral Sky is better over slightly further but goes well for Micky Fenton. And, granted a strong pace, he would be capable causing a minor upset. The eight-year-old has found life tough in handicaps lately, so may appreciate this ease in grade. Quiet Times is consistent and has given his connections plenty of fun over the years. He was not beaten far by Nicholls' stalwart Bahamian Pirate 10 days ago and a similar performance would make him hard to beat today. However, jockey, Paul Hanagan, seems to drag the best out of Native Title and his presence in the saddle is a big clue towards the expectations held by the yard today. The partnership landed the valuable Vodafone Stakes together several years ago and it has to be of interest that they are paired off for this modest prize today.