September 26 / 14.35 Pontefract

14.35

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Northern Commercials Used Commercial Vehicles EBF Maiden Stakes (No More Than 3 Runs) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4320
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Northern Commercials Used Commercial Vehicles EBF Maiden Stakes (No More Than 3 Runs) (GBB Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

9/4 (Won)

Form: 442

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Thrice-raced filly who has steadily progressive RPRs; clear second, behind a promising colt who is now 2-2, at Chester (6f, heavy; collared near the finish) most recently; represents last year's winning yard and holds leading claims.
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4th

4

(9)

7th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:17 Pontefract

Dark Rosa

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

prominent on outer, switched to centre 2f out

11/4

1st

9

(4)

26th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:35 Pontefract

Dark Rosa

9st 2lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Boughey

disputed lead

9/4

2nd

8

(4)

13th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 5

14:45 Chester

Dark Rosa

8st 13lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: George Boughey

Similar form in two maidens in recent weeks, faring slightly better when fourth of seven at Lingfield last week (6f, AW); can do better but such progress will be required to take this.

4/1

Form: 354

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
One of the main form contenders judged on debut effort, namely third at Ayr (6f, good); however, needs to rebound, having been disappointing in both subsequent runs.
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1st

2

(2)

28th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

13:35 Leicester

Ann Terry

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: John & Sean Quinn

disputing second, slightly hampered soon after start, went second and challenging 2f out, pushed along when led over 1f out, ran green but went clear final furlong, readily

5/2

1st

2

(2)

28th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

13:35 Leicester

Ann Terry

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: John & Sean Quinn

disputing second, slightly hampered soon after start, went second and challenging 2f out, shaken up to lead over 1f out, ran green but went clear final furlong, readily

5/2

2nd

7

(3)

26th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:35 Pontefract

Ann Terry

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

disputed lead

8/1

100/1

Form: 80

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Down the field in northern sprints four months apart; handicaps more suitable shortly.
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4th

5

(6)

3rd Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Space Raider

9st 1lb

J: William Pyle

T: Craig Lidster

Beaten only 1.5l when fourth of six on handicap debut over 1m here last time; drop back in trip not sure to suit but wouldn't rule out.

8/1

4th

5

(6)

3rd Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Space Raider

9st 1lb

J: William Pyle

T: Craig Lidster

Beaten only 1.5l when fourth of six on handicap debut over 1m here last time; drop back in trip not sure to suit but wouldn't rule out.

8/1

4th

4

(4)

7th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

15:55 Newcastle (AW)

Space Raider

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Craig Lidster

dwelt start, raced in last, headway over 1f out, kept on final 110yds

10/1

11/2

Form: 74

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Belied her 66-1 odds with fourth-place finish in maiden at the Doncaster St Leger meeting (7f, good) two weeks ago, improving on debut effort while shaping as if this return to 6f will suit; possibilities.
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10th

9

(3)

9th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:45 Kempton (AW)

Berning Hot

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: Richard Hannon

reared in stalls before start, in touch with leaders

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sogann half-brother to a few winners for his connections but none scored on debut; best watched unless the market suggests otherwise.
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No / Draw
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5th

4

(1)

18th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

13:22 Redcar

Ey Up Hes A Star

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Half-brother to a few winners in these colours and travelled comfortably until past halfway when fifth of 11 on his 6f Pontefract debut (good to soft) three weeks ago; open to progress.

20/1

5th

1

(8)

26th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:35 Pontefract

Ey Up Hes A Star

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

switched left soon after start

33/1

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6th
3 (7)
Mwafaq

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Mehmas half-brother to three winners, notably Raven's Lady (6f-7.5f including 2yo/Group 2); dam unraced half-sister to 1m1f Group 1 winner Best Of The Bests; interesting newcomer.
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5th

5

(2)

11th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:20 York

Mwafaq

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Upset in the stalls and lost chance with a slow start at Pontefract on recent debut; should do better but best watched this time.

25/1

6th

3

(7)

26th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:35 Pontefract

Mwafaq

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

lost many lengths start, switched left soon after start

7/1

7th
4 (11)
Panenka

11/2

Form: 86

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has failed to see out his races at Newbury and Newmarket, finishing out of the frame, both over 6f; may become a stronger finisher in due course but others are preferred.
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9th

10

(4)

9th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:45 Kempton (AW)

Panenka

9st 5lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Clive Cox

towards rear, short of room soon after start

13/2

7th

4

(11)

26th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:35 Pontefract

Panenka

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Clive Cox

switched left soon after start

11/2

6th

7

(9)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:40 Newmarket (July)

Panenka

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Clive Cox

From a speedy family and he showed ability when 5l eighth of 11 on last month's debut at Newbury (6f, good to firm; 12-1); open to improvement but others have more substance to their claims.

12/1

Form: 7

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Never landed a blow in 6f contest on soft ground at Carlisle, having been friendless in the betting; likely one for handicaps later on.
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8th

2

(10)

26th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:35 Pontefract

Golden Harmony

9st 7lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

switched left soon after start

40/1

7th

5

(10)

29th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 3

14:48 Carlisle

Golden Harmony

9st 4lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

By Kameko out of an unraced half-sister to 1,000 Guineas winner Speciosa; stable's juveniles usually improve for a run.

16/1

Form: 7

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished last of seven, soundly beaten, in 7f maiden at Musselburgh for an inauspicious debut; best to look elsewhere.
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10th

9

(4)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:10 Newcastle (AW)

What What What

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Not set the world alight in four starts on turf, sent off at triple-digit odds for the last three; best watched on nursery/AW debut unless the market suggests otherwise.

20/1

10th

9

(4)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:10 Newcastle (AW)

What What What

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Not set the world alight in four starts on turf, sent off at triple-digit odds for the last three; best watched on nursery/AW debut unless the market suggests otherwise.

20/1

8th

9

(6)

9th Nov 2024

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

12:50 Doncaster

What What What

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Showed a modest level of form on his third run when sixth of nine at Redcar (6f, soft) three weeks ago; much more progress is needed.

40/1

25/1

Form: 00

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Represents major stable but has a couple of duck eggs next to her name (always behind); likely to be more interesting in handicaps shortly.
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5th

11

(6)

8th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

14:40 Brighton

Samujana

8st 13lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

took keen hold, midfield

15/2

10th

12

(13)

26th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:35 Pontefract

Samujana

9st 2lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

slowly into stride, switched left soon after start

25/1

10th

7

(4)

2nd Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

15:58 Windsor

Samujana

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Represents major yard but doesn't look an imminent winner, having achieved little in 6f maiden at Haydock (always behind, beat just one rival); opposed unless the market speaks positively.

20/1

Form: 6

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed some promise with her midfield effort in 7f contest on soft ground at Leicester, belying her 200-1 odds; however, didn't shape as if she's crying out for this drop in trip.
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7th

12

(4)

15th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

14:45 Yarmouth

Nippasso

9st 2lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Well held in two runs last month at big prices; handicaps are probably next on the agenda.

150/1

11th

10

(5)

26th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:35 Pontefract

Nippasso

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

dwelt start

33/1

6th

9

(13)

10th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:10 Leicester

Nippasso

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

in touch with leaders, lost position when outpaced over 2f out, rallied inside final furlong, not pace to challenge

50/1

Form: 3

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promising third in 7f AW maiden at Wolverhampton last month; subsequently withdrawn at Chester due to soft ground; granted a suitable surface, she looks open to progress; shortlisted.
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10

(6)

21st Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rock Diva

9st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Ollie Sangster

Similar efforts in 7f contests at this course and Southwell, both times finishing third while shaping as if this longer distance will suit; debut form has been nicely franked by the runner-up; solid chance.

11/2

8th

10

(6)

21st Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rock Diva

9st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Ollie Sangster

Similar efforts in 7f contests at this course and Southwell, both times finishing third while shaping as if this longer distance will suit; debut form has been nicely franked by the runner-up; solid chance.

11/2

3rd

6

(3)

28th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Rock Diva

9st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ollie Sangster

Just behind subsequent winner Saqqara Sands (went on to beat Texas Starlight at Newmarket) on her 7f Wolverhampton debut; since withdrawn twice on turf, once on account of soft ground and once when refusing to enter the stalls; has potential.

4/1

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Payout
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Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Dark Rosa

Daily Mail:

Rock Diva

D Express:

Panenka

Daily Mirror:

Rock Diva

RP RATINGS:

Dark Rosa

POSTDATA:

Dark Rosa

NEWMARKET:

Dark Rosa

The Times:

Dark Rosa

Telegraph:

Dark Rosa

The Guardian:

Dark Rosa

The Sun:

Dark Rosa

The Star:

Dark Rosa

Daily Record:

Dark Rosa