Pontefract

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Pontefract
Finished
Flat race · no jumps About 6 furlongs Soft, spongy ground Entry-level race 9 runners £6,885 prize money
Turf track
Result, in finishing order ?
1st
J. Garritty · R. Fahey · 3yo · 9st 4lb
0
Last odds: 14/1 Back after 227 days off Won 0 of last 5 —
took keen hold, towards rear, pushed along and headway from 2f out, switched right and prominent on outer over 1f out, ridden and hung left inside final furlong, led final strides
2nd
P. Mulrennan · B. Haslam · 3yo · 9st 4lb
0
Last odds: 12/1 Dropping to an easier race Trainer in form Won 0 of last 5 a short head
steadied start, held up in rear, pushed along 2f out, switched right and ran on well on outer inside final furlong, briefly led final strides, just failed
3rd
S. Osborne · E. Walker · 3yo · 9st 4lb
0
Last odds: 2/1 Official rating 77 Won 0 of last 5 a neck
pressed leader, ridden and led narrowly over 1f out, lost two places final strides
4th
O. Orr · R. Fahey · 3yo · 9st 4lb
0
Last odds: 7/4 Back after 208 days off Won 0 of last 5 Raced here before 0.8 lengths
led narrowly, ridden and headed but pressed leader over 1f out, no extra towards finish
5th
J. Mason · R. Carr · 3yo · 9st 4lb
0
Last odds: 20/1 First run (debut) Trainer in form 1.5 lengths
in touch with leaders, pushed along and hung left from under 2f out, ridden but no impression inside final furlong
6th
B. McHugh · A. Nicholls · 3yo · 9st 4lb
0
Last odds: 12/1 First run (debut) 1.8 lengths
dwelt start, raced wide, soon prominent, ridden over 1f out, hung left and no extra inside final furlong
7th
5 Raven's Applause
R. Kingscote · E. Dunlop · 3yo · 9st 4lb
0
Last odds: 6/1 First run (debut) 3.0 lengths
dwelt start, cajoled along throughout, towards rear, some headway home straight, made no telling impression
8th
S. Kirrane · D. Thompson · 6yo · 10st 2lb
0
Last odds: 100/1 Trainer in form Won 0 of last 5 4.0 lengths
slowly away, in rear throughout, pushed along under 2f out, ridden and kept on final furlong
9th
H. Shaw · D. Carroll · 3yo · 9st 4lb
0
Last odds: 11/1 Back after 259 days off Won 0 of last 5 6.3 lengths
pulled hard, prominent, pushed along 2f out, ridden and weakened from over 1f out
What the colours mean
40+ Very strong chance 20–39 Strong chance 12–19 Solid chance 6–11 Could surprise Under 6 Long shot Scores in a race add up to 100.How scores workModel estimates, not guaranteed. Past performance is no guide.

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Our top pick
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TrackLab Score
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Ground
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Maiden
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Novice
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Chase, hurdle and bumper
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Distance (m and f)
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Weight
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Jockey claim
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Headgear
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