Racecards
15:15 Pontefract
Dem Window Solutions Kbe Stakes (Showcase Handicap) (Class D)
- 17 Runners
- Distance: 5f
- Going: Good to Firm
- Form 006005
- Age 6
- Weight 9-13
- Trainer D R C Elsworth
- Jockey K Darley
with leader, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
- Form 605110
- Age 4
- Weight 9-12
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, led inside final furlong, ran on well
- Form 604050
- Age 3
- Weight 9-11
- Trainer R Whitaker
- Jockey E Ahern
held up mid-division, never nearer
- Form 450360
- Age 3
- Weight 9-9
chased leaders, ridden halfway, kept on final furlong
- Form 210403
- Age 6
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer D W Chapman
- Jockey Tony Culhane
slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
- Form 020400
- Age 5
- Weight 9-4
- Trainer M Usher
- Jockey Hayley Turner
led, ridden over 2f out, headed when weakening inside final furlong
- Form 000200
- Age 3
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer T D Easterby
- Jockey Willie Supple
in touch, behind from halfway
- Form 100044
- Age 3
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer M R Channon
- Jockey S Hitchcott
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
- Form 400600
- Age 4
- Weight 9-2
- Trainer C G Cox
- Jockey Pat Eddery
slowly away, always behind, ridden over 2f out, not much room over 1f out when weakening
- Form 060323
- Age 5
- Weight 9-1
- Trainer N P Littmoden
- Jockey I Mongan
chased leaders, weakened over 1f out
- Form 556000
- Age 3
- Weight 9-1
mid-division, ridden and behind from over 2f out
- Form 531034
- Age 5
- Weight 8-12
- Trainer E J Alston
- Jockey D Allan
mid-divison, ridden halfway, soon weakened
- Form 405100
- Age 4
- Weight 8-12
- Trainer J Wainwright
- Jockey T Eaves
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
Mitsuki
10- Form 050040
- Age 4
- Weight 8-11
- Trainer J D Bethell
- Jockey J P Spencer
steadied start, held up behind, ridden over 2f out, no impression when switched right inside final furlong
- Form 330044
- Age 4
- Weight 8-6
- Trainer T Etherington
- Jockey J Fanning
chased leaders until weakened over 1f out
- Form 350100
- Age 4
- Weight 8-5
- Trainer Miss V Haigh
- Jockey M Fenton
in touch, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
- Form 205005
- Age 4
- Weight 7-12
slowly away, soon switched left, always towards rear
In depth
Verdict
Smart Hostess has shown improved form since being returned to sprint trips and, with John Quinn's stable continuing in such good form, she gets the vote to win again with Time N Time Again and Steel Blue rated the main dangers. The last mentioned, like the selection is well berthed close to the fence but makes less appeal at the weights. Time N Time Again is 14lbs better in with selection on running at Redcar earlier in the month but John Quinn's horse won with plenty in hand that day and can defy the rise in the weights. Mick Channon has his team in good form at present so Vigorous has to be respected along with George Stubbs, although Nick Littmoden's gelding may find this trip too sharp. Karminskey Park has claims on form but would probably prefer a softer surface, while Mr Pertemps may need the run having been off since April. David Chapman's Paddywack and Mitsuki, for who the booking of Jamie Spencer takes the eye, are others to consider but we are happy to side with the progressive Smart Hostess.