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16:50 Pontefract

Matty Bown Memorial Maiden Stakes (Class 5)

  • 7 Runners
  • Distance: 1m 4y
  • Going: Good to Firm
  • Surface: Turf
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 1m 44.09s
  • Off Time: 17:00:44
  • 7 Ran
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1
Silk -

O'Tara (IRE)

2/1

    2
    Silk -

    Alhaitham (USA)

    1/2

      1(3)
      Silk - LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE hoops, YELLOW sleeves and cap

      Earthling

      33
      200/1
      • Form 6060-00
      • Age 5
      • Weight 9-10
      • Official Rating 37

      slowly into stride, always behind

      2(4)
      Silk - Yellow, Dark Blue disc, chevrons on sleeves, quartered cap

      Star Sign

      10
      100/1
      • Form 7050-84
      • Age 4
      • Weight 9-5
      • Official Rating 40

      chased leaders, ridden 3f out, kept on one pace

      3(7)
      Silk - Royal Blue, White epaulets, striped cap

      Alhaitham (USA)

      19 t BF
      1/2
      • Form 37483D
      • Age 3
      • Weight 9-3
      • Official Rating 85

      led, ridden over 2f out, edged right from over 1f out, headed close home

      4(6)
      Silk - Black, Yellow stripe, diabolo on sleeves, quartered cap

      Bayberry King (USA)

      5
      25/1
      • Form 45
      • Age 3
      • Weight 9-3

      always towards rear

      6(1)
      Silk - Yellow, Purple stars, halved sleeves

      O'Tara (IRE)

      53
      2/1
      • Form 2-322
      • Age 3
      • Weight 9-3
      • Official Rating 80

      chased leader, ridden over 2f out, carried right and edged right from over 1f out, ran on to lead close home

      8(9)
      Silk - Black, Emerald Green seams, Black sleeves, Emerald Green cap

      Tagart

      10
      100/1
      • Form 5
      • Age 3
      • Weight 9-3

      slowly into stride, always towards rear

      9(8)
      Silk - White, Red sash, Red and White striped cap

      Zamhrear

      20/1
      • Age 3
      • Weight 8-12

      slowly into stride, in touch until weakened over 2f out

      5(2)
      NR

      Dodaa (USA)

      • Age 3
      • Weight 9-3

      Nonrunner

      7(5)
      NR

      Skodger (IRE)

      • Age 3
      • Weight 9-3

      Nonrunner

      In depth

      Verdict

      Alhaitham is unlucky to be still eligible to race in this grade but can put the record straight if everything goes well for him today, O'Tara and Zamhear are forwarded as the main obstacles in his way this afternoon. The last named makes her belated debut at a modest level and, as a half-sister to the useful Blue Monday, it will be a bit disappointing for her connections if she is not good enough to pay her way before too long. However, there has to be the suspicion that she will benefit greatly from this experience and she is one to bear in mind for future reference. O'Tara has done little wrong in four previous starts and is yet to finish out of the money. However, he doesn't appear to be the most straightforward of rides and Neil Callan will have earned his riding fee if he can work the oracle aboard this son of Danehill. Therefore, we prefer to stick with Alhaitham, who looked all over the winner until the saddle slipped during his latest start and is fancied to make amends in this ordinary looking contest.

      Formwatch

      Star Sign 25-1 (9-1) Held up, effort over 2f out, no impression, 4th of 6, 8l behind Final Esteem (9-3) at Pontefract 1m 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gf in Jul.

      Alhaitham (USA) 6-5fav (9-3) Led, ridden 2f out, in command when saddle slipped and headed inside final furlong, 3rd of 6, 1l behind Border News (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 3yo mdn (5) gf in Jul. Later dsq to last.

      Bayberry King (USA) 80-1 (9-3) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 10, 9l behind Somersault (8-12) at Thirsk 1m mdn stk (4) gd.

      O'Tara (IRE) 4-1 (9-3) Chased winner, ridden over 2f out, kept on, always held, 2nd of 7, 2l behind Safqa (8-12) at York 1m 3yo mdn (4) gf in Jun.

      Tagart 25-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, behind, never a factor, 5th of 6, 15l behind Final Esteem (9-3) at Pontefract 1m 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gf in Jul.

      Zamhrear Singspiel filly, half-sister to numerous winners up to 1m2f including the Group 3 winner Blue Monday.

      Dodaa (USA) Dayjur gelding, brother to winners up to 7f, half-brother to numerous winners up to 1m.

      Skodger (IRE) Nashwan colt, half-brother to 6f winner Disco Dan.