17:10 Pontefract
Tuesday 11 July 2017
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People's Holdings Apprentice Handicap
- 3YO plus | Class 5 | 1m 2f 5y | Good to Soft (Good in places) | 8 Runners | Turf | Weighed In
- Off time: 17:11 | Winning time: 2m 16.50s
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Horse A-Z
Show odds
Winner of a Ripon maiden and followed up with a victory for this yard at Southwell on New Year's Day. Form has been patchy since but he drops in to a Class Five event. Last four runs at this level have resulted in two wins and two other frame finishes.
Disappointing to see him competing at this level given the promise shown early in his career. Won here off 15lb higher in 2015 and different headgear has yet to produce results. Made some late headway at Newcastle last time but he may need further than this nowadays. Due to be partnered by an apprentice who has been earning rave reviews lately.
Well beaten into third over this trip last time in a weak race at Doncaster. Faces much stiffer competition here but handicap mark is beginning to look attractive.
Scored here over 1m4f last year under today's rider and off a 9lb higher mark. Capable of blasting off in front and drops in trip for this with a visor now fitted. Looks set for a big run with the yard in form.
Has won twice for this experienced claimer this season who is now 6-13 when riding for this astute trainer. Her Beverley victory has been devalued since, but her latest run at York looks a lot stronger as the winner went well in a Listed event next time.
Impressive winner of a C&D amateur event last time and will surely be racing off higher marks than this in future. Top young rider is able to offset the penalty and a hat-trick may well be on the cards.
Scored on first attempt at this trip last year and is a good ride for an inexperienced pilot. Makes seasonal reappearance against fit rivals who are in good form.
Rarely runs two races alike and produced the goods at Doncaster to thwart a gamble on The New Pharoah by a nose. A 6lb penalty and his overall record make it harder to believe a follow-up is on the cards.
Non-Runners
2
(8)
Viewpoint15
Weight: 9-13| Age: 8
T: H Bethell J: Megan Nicholls
NR
4
(9)
Desert Ruler57
Weight: 9-12| Age: 4
T: Jedd O'Keeffe J: Adam J McNamara
NR
6
(11)
Celtic Artisan22
Weight: 9-8| Age: 6
T: R Menzies J: Rowan Scott
NR
Forecasts
Canberra Cliffs (9/4), Exclusive Waters (11/4), Hernandoshideaway (7/2), Desert Ruler (9/2), Viewpoint (8/1), House Of Commons (17/2), Paddy's Rock (10/1), Mysterial (12/1), Celtic Artisan (12/1), Amber Mystique (25/1), Ingleby Spring (33/1)
Canberra Cliffs is feared with the experienced George Wood booked to ride Dan Cantillon's mare. The triumvirate have combined for two success this year and it would come as little surprise should they add another. Whilst the filly requires a career best to take this, EXCLUSIVE WATERS remains well below his peak marks. His manner of victory last time suggested he was a long way ahead of the handicapper as he won with more in hand than the 6L margin suggested. A top apprentice is able to claim 3lb in this and the pair promise to be hard to beat. Mysterial is a front-runner who has scored here under this rider. From a yard in form and with a visor to assist he represents good each-way value at the forecast odds.
- Exclusive Waters
- Mysterial
- Canberra Cliffs
Prize Money
1st: £3,881.002nd: £1,155.003rd: £577.004th: £289.00
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