Racecards
14:10 Pontefract
E.B.F. 'Franklins Gardens' Maiden Stakes (Class 4)
- 10 Runners
- Distance: 1m 2f 6y
- Going: Good to Firm
- Surface: Turf
- £6,900 added
- Winner: £4,464
- 2nd: £1,328
- 3rd: £664
- 4th: £332
- Form 09
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer A J McCabe
- Jockey P Aspell
towards rear, pushed along over 4f out, weakened and tailed off from over 2f out
Catramis
26- Form 04
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer G R Oldroyd
- Jockey D Swift
held up mid-division, pushed along and headway over 2f out, one pace and no impression
- Form 32
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer A M Balding
- Jockey David Probert
tracked leader, led over 1f out, soon ridden, kept on, eased close home
- Form 95
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer J R Weymes
- Jockey T Eaves
slowly into stride, in rear and pushed along, soon outpaced, never dangerous
Hareby (IRE)
19- Form 84
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer T D Easterby
- Jockey D Fentiman
held up mid-division, pushed along over 4f out, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
Humungosaur
41- Form 443
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer P & O Cole
- Jockey P Hanagan
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened and lost 2nd inside final furlong
Last Zak
16- Form 80
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer M & D Easterby
- Jockey D M Simmonson
tracked leaders, pushed along over 4f out, weakened over 2f out
Quixote
35- Form 90
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer C E Brittain
- Jockey M Dwyer
held up mid-division, pushed along 3f out, went 4th over 2f out, one pace from over 1f out
- Form 4
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer C & M Johnston
- Jockey S De Sousa
tracked leaders, pushed along over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, chased winner inside final furlong, always held
- Form 588
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer M R Channon
- Jockey F Norton
always towards rear, weakened over 3f out
Verdict
The well-regarded Beyond Conceit started favourite over 1m at Haydock in August but could only finish third to Attenborough. This longer trip should suit on breeding, however, and he can't be ignored here. But narrow preference is for HUMUNGOSAUR, whose third in a Listed race at Deauville last time is the standout form here. Paul Hanagan takes over the reins today and Paul Cole's charge can get off the mark back in maiden company. Cherry Street is improving with experience and proven at the trip, but Juno The Muffinman and Tushuk Tash are starting to look exposed. Sir Graham Wade should be all the better for his fourth at Bath last week, however.
Formwatch
Bells Of Berlin 28-1 (9-3) Dwelt, soon with with leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out, last of 9, 28l behind Nelson's Bay (9-3) at Beverley 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Sep.
Catramis 50-1 (9-0) In rear, struggling and lost touch 6f out, plugged on to moderate 4th closing stages, 4th of 8, 7l behind Ventura Spirit (9-3) at Carlisle 1m 2yo mdn (5) sft in Sep.
Cherry Street 9-2 (9-3) Soon tracked winner, effort to challenge on stands side rail 2f out, ridden over 1f out, staying on same pace when not much room and switched right inside final furlong, well held final 110 yards, 2nd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Daneking (9-3) at Goodwood 1m 2f 2yo mdn (4) gs in Sep.
Endangered Species 33-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, under pressure halfway, soon weakened, 5th of 6, 29l behind Quick Bite (8-12) at Newcastle 7f 2yo mdn (5) hvy in Aug.
Hareby (IRE) 25-1 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, switched left entering final furlong, ran on, nearest finish, 4th of 13, 7l behind Daghash (8-9) at Beverley 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Sep.
Humungosaur 11-1 (8-11) 3rd of 8, 1 3/4l behind Saint Pellerin (8-11) at Deauville(FR) 1m Listed stks 2yo (1) sft in Aug.
Last Zak 100-1 (9-3) Chased leaders early, mid-division, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, last of 12, 25l behind Ambivalent (8-12) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f 2yo mdn stks (5) pol in Sep.
Quixote 40-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, detatched in rear, never a factor, last of 11, 25l behind Pickled Pelican (9-3) at Warwick 7f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Aug.
Sir Graham Wade (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Behind, headway centre 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 13, 5l behind Winner's Wish (8-12) at Bath 1m 2f 2yo mdn (5) gs in Sep.
Tushuk Tash (USA) 28-1 (9-3) Never better than mid-division, struggling over 3f out, 8th of 13, 13l behind Winner's Wish (8-12) at Bath 1m 2f 2yo mdn (5) gs in Sep.
Beyond Conceit (IRE) 6-4fav (9-3) Chased leaders, led after 1f, headed over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on, 3rd of 8, 3/4l behind Attenborough (9-3) at Haydock 1m 2yo mdn (5) gd in Aug.
Juno The Muffinman (IRE) 11-4 (9-3) Mid-division on inside, headway on inner over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, nearest finsih, 3rd of 12, 2 1/4l behind Swing Alone (9-3) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f 2yo mdn auc stks (6) pol in Sep.