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15:40 Pontefract

Pontefract Marathon Handicap (Class 5)

  • 9 Runners
  • Distance: 2m 5f 122y
  • Going: Good to Soft
  • Surface: Turf
  • £6,000 added
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 5m 11.23s
  • Off Time: 15:40:48
  • 9 Ran
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1
Silk -

Grizebeck (IRE)

7/1

    2
    Silk -

    Go Amwell

    5/1

      3
      Silk -

      At The Money

      11/2

        1(2)
        Silk - Royal Blue and White (quartered), Royal Blue sleeves, White stars, Red cap

        Grizebeck (IRE)

        10 p
        7/1
        • Form 321311
        • Age 6
        • Weight 9-13
        • Official Rating 73

        made all, ridden and under pressure from over 2f out, stayed on well

        2(5)
        Silk - YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE hoops, YELLOW sleeves, ROYAL BLUE armlets and cap

        Great As Gold (IRE)

        27 CDC
        3/1
        • Form 36580-5
        • Age 9
        • Weight 9-13
        • Official Rating 73

        chased leaders, lost place over 5f out

        3(7)
        Silk - Red, White triple diamond, White and Dark Blue hooped sleeves, White and Emerald Green hooped cap

        At The Money

        27 b
        11/2
        • Form 332/5-52
        • Age 5
        • Weight 9-7
        • Official Rating 67

        chased winner until over 2f out, kept on same pace

        4(8)
        Silk - Red, Yellow stars, Red sleeves, Royal Blue stars, Red cap, Yellow star

        Toboggan Lady

        19 C
        9/4
        • Form 12721-2
        • Age 4
        • Weight 8-12
        • Official Rating 64

        chased leaders, kept on same pace

        5(4)
        Silk - Purple and Light Green stripes, Purple sleeves, Light Green cap

        Rocknest Island (IRE)

        19 p
        14/1
        • Form 42265-0
        • Age 5
        • Weight 8-11
        • Official Rating 57

        in touch, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened

        6(3)
        Silk - Royal Blue, Yellow hollow box, checked sleeves

        Go Amwell

        174 BF
        5/1
        • Form 381130-
        • Age 5
        • Weight 8-8
        • Official Rating 54

        held up, headway over 5f out, challenged over 2f out, chased winner, every chance over 1f out, one pace

        7(9)
        Silk - Red, Light Green spots, sleeves and spots on cap

        Toni Alcala

        325
        25/1
        • Form 723646-
        • Age 9
        • Weight 8-8
        • Official Rating 46

        towards rear, headway over 4f out, weakened final 2f

        8(1)
        Silk - White, orange disc, emerald green sleeves, orange cap

        Topwell

        41
        50/1
        • Form 9-648
        • Age 7
        • Weight 8-8
        • Official Rating 45

        always behind, struggling halfway

        9(6)
        Silk - Yellow, Orange star

        Welcome Cat (USA)

        93 t
        33/1
        • Form 38730-6
        • Age 4
        • Weight 8-2
        • Official Rating 47

        towards rear, ridden halfway, soon struggling

        In depth

        Verdict

        Grizebeck is selected to land this marathon handicap ahead of Great As Gold and Toboggan Lady, who re-opposes Grizebeck having finished second behind him last time. This marathon trip should pose no problems to Grizebeck while a 5lb higher mark is unlikely to halt his progress. He is likely to get his own way in front once again today which adds strength to his case. Great As Gold bids for a hat-trick of wins in this contest. He appeared as if he would need the race last time and should strip fitter today. He has struggled since receiving a hike in the ratings though. Toboggan Lady loomed upsides Grizebeck and appeared set for victory at one point in the straight but ultimately struggled to pass her battled hardened rival. The trip is an unknown where she is concerned. Go Amwell is another that deserves consideration coming here fit from hurdling. Grizebeck is selected to complete a hat-trick of victories.

        Formwatch

        Grizebeck (IRE) 6-4fav (10-1) Made all, ridden over 2f out, kept on well final furlong, won at Musselburgh 2m hcp 0-70 (5) sft beating Danzatrice (9-3) by 2l, 8 ran.

        Great As Gold (IRE) 8-1 (9-12) Towards rear, headway over 3f out, ridden and one pace final 2f, 5th of 12, 24l behind Bugsy's Boy (8-10) at Pontefract 2m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Mar.

        At The Money 6-1 (9-2) Led, headed halfway, remained in touch, driven over 2f out, kept on final furlong, 2nd of 12, 3l behind Bugsy's Boy (8-10) at Pontefract 2m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Mar.

        Toboggan Lady 11-2 (9-1) Held up, headway over 3f out, driven 2f out, kept on final furlong, 2nd of 15, 1l behind Grizebeck (9-5) at Catterick 2m hcp 0-65 (6) gs.

        Rocknest Island (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Dwelt and towards rear, reminders halfway, never a factor, 12th of 15, well behind Grizebeck (9-5) at Catterick 2m hcp 0-65 (6) gs.

        Go Amwell 7-2fav (9-1) Towards rear, effort over 4f out, never troubled leaders, 11th of 15, 23l behind Ha'penny Beacon (9-7) at Catterick 2m hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Oct.

        Toni Alcala 5-1 (8-3) Held up in touch, weakened over 3f out, 6th of 7, 11l behind Silver Mont (8-5) at Catterick 2m hcap (5) gf in Jun.

        Topwell 20-1 (8-2) Slowly into stride, always in rear, 8th of 10, 32l behind Nimello (9-2) at Southwell 1m 4f app hcp (6) fbs in Mar.

        Welcome Cat (USA) 9-2 (8-10) Slowly away, held up and behind, headway over 4f out, weakened 2f out, 6th of 7, 5l behind Gifted Heir (8-6) at W'hampton 1m 1f app sll (6) pol in Jan.