14:30 Pontefract
Monday 9 October 2023
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- 2YO only  |  Class 4  |  6f  |  Good to Soft  |  11 Runners  |  Turf  |   Weighed In
- Off time: 14:32Â Â |Â Â Winning time: 1m 17.06s
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Horse A-Z
Show odds
Invincible Army who improved on opening pair of exploits when landing 6-runner York novice (6f, soft) 16 days ago, leading entering final 1f. One to consider making handicap debut for yard enjoying a fine season.
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Fair gelding. Returned to form when giving best only late on at Newbury (6f) in August. Not matched that level since, latterly in valuable sales race at the Curragh but drying ground will help his cause returned to calmer waters.
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Thrice-raced maiden. 2/1, fifth of 8 in maiden at Ffos Las (7.4f, soft) 25 days ago, proving too free to last out over the longest trip he's faced. Remains with potential now handicapping and well worth a crack at this shorter trip. Visored 1st time.
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Made a winning debut at Carlisle (5f) in June and dispelled a lesser display back from 3 months off when second in a C&D novice 18 days ago, forced to switch 2f out and noted keeping on well. Of definite interest now handicapping on the back of that.
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Built on debut third at Carlisle when opening her account back at that venue (5.8f) early last month. Looked unsuited by the drop to 5f when midfield in 13-runner Redcar novice since and whilst this is more suitable, her opening mark demands further progress.
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Placed on first 3 starts in novice company prior to a disappointing effort on nursery debut at Newcastle (7f) in August. Probably best not judged too harshly on latest run in valuable minor event at Naas (6f) 25 days ago but he may be drawn a little wider than ideal here.
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Lightly-raced maiden who, on the back of being gelded, matched previous best when third of 13 in a Beverley maiden (5f, heavy) 3 weeks ago, not quicken only last ½f. Feasible to think this step up to 6f could bring about improvement on nursery bow.
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Deservedly off the mark in a Hamilton maiden (6f) in August and followed up on nursery debut at Ripon (5f) 2 weeks later. Below form since but handy draw to operate from and she's an each-way player for all she's vulnerable to less exposed sorts.
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Profitable gelding who readily surpassed his form in novice company when winning 7-runner nursery at Thirsk (6f, soft, 7/2) 21 days ago, suited by emphasis on stamina. Merits consideration now he's up and running.
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Thrice-raced maiden. Seventh of 11 in minor event at Ayr (7.2f, good to soft, 28/1) 18 days ago, the longer trip appearing to stretch him. This rates more suitable but progress required on nursery debut.
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Posted best effort to date when second on nursery debut at Beverley (7.4f) in July but not in anything like the same form either outing subsequently, seventh of 9 in nursery at Catterick (7f, soft) 16 days ago. Others more persuasive.
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Forecasts
Invincible Molly (5/2), Catton Lady (5/2), Validated (11/2), Havana Rose (17/2), Willolarupi (10/1), Salamanca Lad (12/1), Inspiring Speeches (14/1), Count Palatine (14/1), Chumbaa (22/1), Beechwood Star (28/1), Oceanic Wonder (100/1)
CATTON LADY got firmly back on track returning from 3 months off and caught the eye to boot when staying on well for second in a C&D novice 18 days ago. That marked her down as one to be interested in now handicapping and she earns the vote, with York-scorer Invincible Molly and Validated, who looks worthy of a try at this shorter trip, heading the dangers. Salamanca Lad is another in the mix.
- Catton Lady5/2
- Validated11/2
Previous Winners
Prize Money
1st: £5,234.002nd: £2,456.003rd: £1,227.004th: £614.005th: £306.00
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