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14:45 Pontefract
Dianne Nursery Handicap (Class 4)
- 9 Runners
- Distance: 6f
- Going: Good to Firm
- Surface: Turf
- Form 01
- Age 2
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 89
- Trainer B J Meehan
- Jockey J P Spencer
held up behind winner, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
- Form 541
- Age 2
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 87
- Trainer N P Littmoden
- Jockey M Fenton
made all, ridden over 1f out, driven out final furlong
- Form 2594
- Age 2
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 83
- Trainer M R Channon
- Jockey Tony Culhane
mid-division, chased along halfway, weakened over 1f out
- Form 351
- Age 2
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 79
- Trainer K R Burke
- Jockey P Cosgrave
steadied at start, held up, pushed along halfway, ridden over 1f out, one pace final furlong
- Form 8250
- Age 2
- Weight 8-6
- Official Rating 74
- Trainer G M Moore
- Jockey N De Souza
prominent, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
- Form 94213
- Age 2
- Weight 8-3
- Official Rating 71
always towards rear
- Form 933115
- Age 2
- Weight 7-12
- Official Rating 65
- Trainer M & D Easterby
- Jockey Dale Gibson
raced alone in centre of track, joined main group over 2f out, never dangerous
- Form 9156
- Age 2
- Weight 7-12
- Official Rating 61
- Trainer D W Chapman
- Jockey P M Quinn
mid-division, effort over 2f out, no impression
In depth
Verdict
This is a competitive handicap to open the card and the leading lights look to be Dhanyata, Bodes Galaxy and Monkey Glas with the vote given to Dhanyata. The selection was a little disappointing on her debut but she left that running behind when scoring impressively at Newbury last time beating Harvest Joy. She needs fast ground to be seen at her best and she may be up to overcoming her high draw here to score. Bodes Galaxy won a maiden in decent style at Bath last time and this colt could well give our selection the most to think about. He will try and make-all so his low draw is a big plus and he should not be far away at the finish. Monkey Glas beat Perlachy at Redcar last time but that rival has since been beaten again and Karl Burke's colt will have to improve again today to get his head in front. Suhayl Star is well drawn but looks exposed compared to some of these and he tackles this trip for the first time today. An interesting contest this to open the card and the vote is given to Dhanyata.
Formwatch
Dhanyata (IRE) 15-2 (8-3) Raced freely, made virtually all, shaken up over 1f out, pushed out final furlong, won at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn fll aut (4) gf in Jun beating Harvest Joy (8-2) by 1l, 15 ran.
Bodes Galaxy (IRE) 9-1 (9-3) Made all, ridden 2f out, challenged final furlong, kept on, won at Bath 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jun beating Vaunt (9-3) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Suhayl Star (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) In touch, driven over 2f out, edged left and one pace final furlong, 4th of 13, 2l behind Jane of Arc (8-12) at Thirsk 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Jun.
Monkey Glas (IRE) 5-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, headway 2f out, stayed on under pressure to lead inside final furlong, held on, won at Redcar 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) frm in Jun beating Perlachy (9-3) by a shd, 12 ran.
Nota Liberata 10-1 (8-7) Not much room after start, pushed along and outpaced behind, never dangerous, 11th of 13, 7l behind Wi Dud (8-13) at York 5f 2yo mdn aut (4) gf in Jun.
The Mighty Ogmore 6-1 (8-11) Dwelt, outpaced behind, ridden 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Top Tier (8-12) at Musselburgh 5f 2yo hcp (4) gd.
Everyman 16-1 (8-9) Outpaced, hung left well over 1f out, never dangerous, 5th of 10, 8l behind Hart of Gold (9-0) at W'hampton 6f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Jun.
Emma Told Lies 4-1 (8-10) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, one pace, 5th of 7, 1 1/2l behind Top Tier (8-12) at Musselburgh 5f 2yo hcp (4) gd.
Spinning Game 13-2 (8-6) Chased leaders, one pace and no impression final furlong, 6th of 14, 6l behind Party Palace (8-1) at York 6f 2yo sll (4) gf in Jun.