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16:10 Pontefract

Unison Protecting Public Services Handicap (Class 3)

  • 9 Runners
  • Distance: 1m 4y
  • Going: Good to Soft
  • Surface: Turf
  • £15,000 added
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 1m 45.78s
  • Off Time: 16:10:31
  • 9 Ran
1(10)
Silk - White, Red chevron, hooped sleeves, Red cap
  • Form 142110
  • Age 3
  • Weight 9-7
  • Official Rating 90

held up in rear, headway on outer over 2f out, kept on final furlong, not reached winner

2(7)
Silk - Emerald Green and Yellow check, Royal Blue sleeves
  • Form 341-211
  • Age 3
  • Weight 9-5
  • Official Rating 88

in touch, pushed along halfway, weakened over 1f out

3(5)
Silk - Light Blue, Royal Blue braces, Royal Blue cap
  • Form 4-53007
  • Age 3
  • Weight 9-4
  • Official Rating 87

soon led, ridden and headed over 3f out, weakened over 1f out

4(8)
Silk - Purple, Orange star, White sleeves, Orange stars, White cap, Orange star
6/1
  • Form 55-1116
  • Age 3
  • Weight 9-3
  • Official Rating 86

towards rear, ridden along and headway over 1f out, stayed on towards finish

6(6)
Silk - Red, Green hoops, Yellow cap, Green hoop
3/1
  • Form 7-312
  • Age 3
  • Weight 8-12
  • Official Rating 81

in touch, ridden over 2f out, led over 1f out, kept on gamely final furlong

7(4)
Silk - Grey, Yellow hoops, striped sleeves, Yellow cap, Grey star
12/1
  • Form 221126
  • Age 3
  • Weight 8-10
  • Official Rating 79

held up behind leaders, led over 3f out, headed over 1f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong

8(2)
Silk - White, Red sash, Red and White chevrons on sleeves, Red cap

Medici Pearl

13 BF
11/1
  • Form 144418
  • Age 3
  • Weight 8-9
  • Official Rating 78

always rear division

9(9)
Silk - Royal Blue, Yellow chevron, Yellow cap, Royal Blue spots
  • Form 4621
  • Age 3
  • Weight 8-9
  • Official Rating 78

chased leaders, ridden along halfway, weakened final furong

10(1)
Silk - Red, Black star, Yellow sleeves and cap
25/1
  • Form 329681
  • Age 3
  • Weight 8-4
  • Official Rating 73

prominent, ridden along over 2f out, driven and one pace final furlong

5(3)
NR
  • Form 1-2515
  • Age 3
  • Weight 8-13
  • Official Rating 82

Nonrunner

In depth

Verdict

Danehillsundance gets the vote ahead of Emerald Wilderness, Parisian Dream and Fragrancy. The selection has been given a little break since his most recent win and should be ready to rock and roll once again. He has won over a mile before but the only slight doubt is whether the uphill finish here will really suit, however he is progressive and has shown a battling attitude in the past. Emerald Wilderness certainly stays very well, and formerly a frustrating sort for Mick Channon, he has blossomed since joining Ed Dunlop. That was a decent effort in a very hot Goodwood handicap when last seen and he should run a big race here, especially now reunited with Frankie Dettori. The Grey Berry has paid with the handicapper for his hat-trick of wins this year, whilst Fragrancy is an inconsistent filly but certainly has ability. Parisian Dream only lost out in a photograph at Newmarket and will appreciate today's quick ground, and with Jamie Spencer booked, he should go very close. Honest Prospector is a colt on the upgrade and is starting to fulfil his huge price tag, whilst Medici Pearl represents a shrewd stable and must be respected. All in all this looks a fascinating three-year-old contest and the nomination goes to Danehillsundace.

Formwatch

Emerald Wilderness (IRE) 14-1 (7-8) Towards rear, ridden, headway 3f out, switched left, not clear run over 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 10th of 17, 6l behind Pipedreamer (8-4) at Goodwood 1m 2f 3yo hcp (2) gd.

Danehillsundance (IRE) 7-2 (8-11) Tracked leaders, led inside final 2f, driven out final furlong, held on well, won at Sandown 7f 3yo hcp (3) gs in Jul beating Chjimes (7-13) by 1/2l, 9 ran.

Billy Dane (IRE) 18-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 11, 11l behind Countdown (8-10) at York 7f hcp 0-100 (2) hvy in Jul.

The Grey Berry 7-4fav (9-5) In touch, soon chasing leaders, ridden over 2f out, every chance final furlong, one pace, 6th of 9, 2l behind Vicious Warrior (9-11) at York 1m hcp 0-90 (3) hvy in Jul.

Parisian Dream 11-4fav (9-4) Close up, ridden over 2f out, led just inside final furlong, headed post, 2nd of 14, shd behind Smart Ass (9-7) at Newmarket 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gf.

Milla's Rocket (IRE) 5-1 (8-10) Chased winner, raced wide of pack over 5f out, led 3f out, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 10, 6l behind Ragheed (8-5) at Newmarket 1m 3yo hcp (3) gf in Jul.

Medici Pearl 7-2fav (9-5) Mid-division, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 9, 6l behind Tencendur (8-11) at Carlisle 7f 3yo hcp (4) gf.

Honest Prospector (USA) 10-11fav (9-3) Tracked leaders, headway 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, stayed on, won at Thirsk 1m mdn stk (4) gf beating Arena's Dream (9-3) by 2 1/2l, 8 ran.

Deadline (UAE) 15-8fav (9-1) Chased leader, ridden over 2f out, led over 1f out, soon clear, won at Newcastle 1m 1f mdn 0-70 (5) gf beating Ashmal (8-12) by 3 1/2l, 6 ran.

Fragrancy (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) Led to 2f out, weakened entering final furlong, 5th of 15, 2 1/2l behind Fongs Gazelle (8-9) at Goodwood 1m 1f fll hcp (3) gd.