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15:10 Pontefract

Park Hill Maiden Stakes (div 2) (Class 4)

  • 10 Runners
  • Distance: 6f
  • Going: Good to Firm, Firm in places
  • Surface: Turf
  • £7,000 added
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 1m 16.37s
  • Off Time: 15:13:59
  • 10 Ran
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1
Silk -

Naomh Geileis (USA)

8/11

    2
    Silk -

    Sam's Cross (IRE)

    11/1

      3
      Silk -

      Honey Monster (IRE)

      50/1

        1(8)
        Silk - Emerald Green, White cross belts, Orange sleeves, Royal Blue cap

        Brandane (IRE)

        25/1
        • Age 2
        • Weight 9-3

        took keen hold behind leaders, ridden along halfway, one pace until weakened inside final furlong

        2(5)
        Silk - Pink, White striped sleeves, White cap

        Effingham (IRE)

        13
        9/2
        • Form 2
        • Age 2
        • Weight 9-3

        mid-division, effort over 2f out, no impression

        3(3)
        Silk - Purple, Emerald Green seams, Emerald Green sleeves, Purple armlets, Purple cap, Emerald Green stars

        Honey Monster (IRE)

        15
        50/1
        • Form 39
        • Age 2
        • Weight 9-3

        in touch, ridden along over 2f out, one pace final furlong

        4(6)
        Silk - MAROON, WHITE hooped sleeves

        Marakai

        100/1
        • Age 2
        • Weight 9-3

        prominent for 4f

        5(9)
        Silk - Pink, White star, White sleeves, Pink stars, White cap, Emerald Green star

        Nickel Silver

        63 BF
        4/1
        • Form 22
        • Age 2
        • Weight 9-3

        chased leaders, ridden along halfway, one pace until weakened inside final furlong

        6(10)
        Silk - Yellow, Black chevron and sleeves, Black and Yellow hooped cap

        Rivington Pike (IRE)

        25/1
        • Age 2
        • Weight 9-3

        towards rear and soon chased along, headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong

        7(2)
        Silk - White, Yellow stars, halved sleeves and stars on cap

        Sam's Cross (IRE)

        11/1
        • Age 2
        • Weight 9-3

        tracked leaders, ridden and switched right over 1f out, ran on final furlong, not reach winner

        8(1)
        Silk - Dark Blue, Maroon sash, Dark Green sleeves, Maroon cap

        Naomh Geileis (USA)

        12
        8/11
        • Form 2
        • Age 2
        • Weight 8-12

        made all, ridden over 2f out, driven out final furlong

        9(7)
        Silk - Yellow, Black spots, Red sleeves and cap

        Sophies Secret

        19
        200/1
        • Age 2
        • Weight 8-12

        slowly into stride, always behind

        10(4)
        Silk - Mauve, Purple stars, Mauve sleeves, Mauve cap, Purple star

        Veronicas Way

        80/1
        • Age 2
        • Weight 8-12

        dwelt and towards rear, never dangerous

        In depth

        Verdict

        Barry Hills won this race last year so he will have a decent idea of what is needed from Effingham, but he may have to settle for second best this time to Mark Johnston, whose Naomh Geileis can take part two of the maiden, while Nickel Silver should go well and Sam's Cross is an interesting newcomer. Naomh Geileis holds Group entries for later in the campaign and her debut effort when just held by Albabilia in a big field maiden at Ascot is easily the best racecrouse form on offer here, so with improvement entirely possible she can score. Effingham ran green to begin with on debut but got the hang of things well and this step up in trip can improve him, so he is respected. Nickel Silver has run two good races in defeat, both at Ripon, though the form of those races has not worked out well and he may have to settle for the frame again. Of the newcomers, Sam's Secret is related to juveniles who won at this trip and Walter Swinburn will have him fit enough to show up well. The market might help us with his chances, but we expect the favourite to be our selection Naomh Geileis.

        Formwatch

        Brandane (IRE) Danehill Dancer colt, half-brother to several winners.

        Effingham (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Started slowly, towards rear, headway 2f out, stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong, always held, 2nd of 9, 2l behind Royal Intruder (9-3) at Sandown 5f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Jul.

        Honey Monster (IRE) 4-1 (9-1) Slowly into stride, always behind and soon outpaced, 9th of 11, 11l behind Look Busy (8-3) at Musselburgh 5f 2yo mdn auc (6) gd in Jul.

        Marakai Cayman Kai gelding out of a 5f winner.

        Nickel Silver 15-8fav (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 2nd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Russian Reel (9-3) at Ripon 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.

        Rivington Pike (IRE) Catcher In The Rye gelding, half-brother to winners from 6f-1m.

        Sam's Cross (IRE) Cape Cross colt out of winning sprinter Fancy Lady.

        Naomh Geileis (USA) 22-1 (9-0) Chased winner throughout, upsides 2f out, every chance final furlong, just held, 2nd of 16, hd behind Albabilia (9-0) at Ascot 6f 2yo mdn fll (4) gs in Jul.

        Sophies Secret 100-1 (8-11) Always in rear, 17th of 18, 23l behind Queen Scarlet (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn fll (4) gd in Jul.

        Veronicas Way High Estate filly, half-sister to 1m1f-1m4f winner Wellcome Inn and sprinter Mormeatmic.