14:30 Pontefract

Monday 9 October 2023

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Racing TV On Sky Channel 424 Nursery

Off time: 14:32 | Winning time: 1m 17.06s

(2)

Invincible Molly¹⁶

Age: 2| Weight: 9-9| J: Rossa Ryan| T: R M Beckett| OR: 75| D

5/2

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.

Form: 431

(7)

Count Palatine¹⁶

Age: 2| Weight: 9-9| J: Billy Loughnane| T: B J Meehan| OR: 75

14/1

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.

Form: 039260

(4)

Validated^v1²⁵

Age: 2| Weight: 9-8| J: L Morris| T: Sir Mark Prescott| OR: 74

11/2

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.

Form: 325

(5)

Catton Lady¹⁸

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: S A Gray| T: M & D Easterby| OR: 73

5/2

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.

Form: 142

(3)

Havana Rose²⁰

Age: 2| Weight: 9-6| J: Callum Rodriguez| T: E Bethell| OR: 72| D

17/2

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.

Form: 316

(11)

Beechwood Star^v²⁵

Age: 2| Weight: 9-6| J: D Nolan| T: R A Fahey| OR: 72

28/1

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.

Form: 32380

(10)

Willolarupi¹⁹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-6| J: Zak Wheatley⁽⁵⁾| T: D Carroll| OR: 72

10/1

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.

Form: 2253

(1)

Chumbaa^p¹⁴

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: Jonny Peate⁽³⁾| T: R Fell & S Murray| OR: 71| D

22/1

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.

Form: 231156

(9)

Salamanca Lad²¹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: Billy Garritty| T: R A Fahey| OR: 68| D

12/1

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.

Form: 4071

(6)

Inspiring Speeches¹⁸

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: Connor Beasley| T: M Dods| OR: 66

14/1

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.

Form: 537

(8)

Oceanic Wonder¹⁶

Age: 2| Weight: 8-8| J: D Fentiman| T: T D Easterby| OR: 60

100/1

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.

Form: 759287

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.