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15:15 Pontefract

Racing Welfare Maiden Stakes (Class 5)

  • 7 Runners
  • Distance: 1m 2f 6y
  • Going: Good to Firm
  • Surface: Turf
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 2m 11.40s
  • Off Time: 15:16:40
  • 7 Ran
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1
Silk -

Virtuosity

11/4

    2
    Silk -

    Longhill Tiger

    33/1

      1(7)
      Silk - Black, Emerald Green seams, Black sleeves, Emerald Green cap

      Sagemacca (IRE)

      66/1
      • Age 4
      • Weight 9-7

      prominent, chased along and outpaced over 4f out

      2(3)
      Silk - Emerald Green, White sleeves, Black cap

      Golden Groom

      14
      125/1
      • Form 7
      • Age 3
      • Weight 9-1

      in touch, pushed along over 3f out, soon beaten

      3(6)
      Silk - Dark Blue, Yellow spots, Yellow sleeves, Dark Blue armlets and spots on Yellow cap

      Longhill Tiger

      33/1
      • Age 3
      • Weight 9-1

      dwelt and towards rear, headway when hampered over 2f out, driven to chase winner final furlong

      4(1)
      Silk - White, Emerald Green sleeves, White armlets, Emerald Green cap

      Greek Easter (IRE)

      20
      4/6
      • Form 432
      • Age 3
      • Weight 8-10
      • Official Rating 80

      led, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong

      5(5)
      Silk - Yellow, Red chevrons, Red sleeves, Yellow diamonds, Black cap

      Hayden Grace

      12
      11/2
      • Form 3
      • Age 3
      • Weight 8-10

      held up, pushed along over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, one pace final 2f

      6(2)
      Silk - Gold, Blue cross belts, collar, cuffs and spots on cap

      Oasis Flower

      14 v
      33/1
      • Form 95
      • Age 3
      • Weight 8-10

      dwelt and soon in touch, effort over 2f out, soon weakened

      7(4)
      Silk - Red, White sash, Royal Blue cap

      Virtuosity

      11/4
      • Age 3
      • Weight 8-10

      in rear, pushed along over 4f out, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, ran on final furlong

      In depth

      Verdict

      Greek Easter, Virtuosity and Hayden Grace are the three for the shortlist here and the vote is given to Greek Easter. The selection looks progressive and she ran really well last time at Kempton when a close second behind Candle. She proved that she sees out this trip that day and with Jamie Spencer booked for the ride she should take plenty of beating. Virtuosity is a well-bred newcomer from the Sir Michael Stoute yard and with the stable in good form she is certainly one to note in the market. Hayden Grace made a pleasing debut at Hamilton when third behind Otelcalifornia and she is sure to come on for the run. Her stable are flying at present and it would be no surprise to see her go well. Oasis Flower is another from a stable in good form and she showed some promise at Beverley last time. She is stepped-up in trip here and will need to improve to get competitive, but Greek Easter sets the standard for the rest and gets our nomination.

      Formwatch

      Sagemacca (IRE) Danehill Dancer filly, sister to 1m4f winner Hanorla, half-sister to winners up to 1m and over jumps.

      Golden Groom 80-1 (9-3) Towards rear, never a factor, 7th of 8, 12l behind Ceremonial Jade (9-3) at Beverley 1m 3yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.

      Longhill Tiger Tiger Hill colt, half-brother to the winning miler Lisieux.

      Greek Easter (IRE) 4-1 (8-12) In touch, took closer order 4f out, ridden to challenge 1f out, kept on just failed, 2nd of 14, shd behind Candle (8-12) at Kempton 1m 2f mdn fll (5) pol in Jun.

      Hayden Grace 6-1 (8-9) Chased leader, ridden over 3f out, no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 4l behind Otelcaliforni (8-9) at Hamilton 1m 1f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.

      Oasis Flower 6-1 (8-12) Dwelt and towards rear, effort over 2f out, no impression, 5th of 8, 11l behind Ceremonial Jade (9-3) at Beverley 1m 3yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.

      Virtuosity Pivotal filly, half-sister to numerous winners up to 1m2f including the Group 2 winner Iceman.