Racecards
16:30 Pontefract
E.b.f. Frier Wood Maiden Stakes (Class 4)
- 11 Runners
- Distance: 1m 4y
- Going: Good to Firm
- Surface: Turf
- £8,000 added
- Form 05
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
mid-division, pushed along and headway over 2f out, driven over 1f out, ran on final furlong
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer J Howard Johnson
- Jockey T Eaves
mid-division, effort over 2f out, no impression
Cadwell
51- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer D Nicholls
- Jockey Adrian Nicholls
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
- Form 05
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer M & D Easterby
- Jockey Dale Gibson
towards rear, never dangerous
- Form 008
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 45
- Trainer J R Norton
- Jockey P Mulrennan
prominent, pushed along halfway, weakened over 2f out
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer M A Jarvis
- Jockey P Robinson
prominent, carried wide over 6f out and remained in touch, ridden over 1f out, led entering final furlong, kept on
- Form 9
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer N A Callaghan
- Jockey C Catlin
tracked leader, ridden along 3f out, weakened over 1f out
- Form 3
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer Sir H R A Cecil
- Jockey Ted Durcan
prominent, raced wide over 6f out, led over 2f out, headed entering final furlong, stayed on same pace
- Form 9
- Age 2
- Weight 8-12
started slowly, towards rear, never dangerous
Crosby Jemma
15- Form 08
- Age 2
- Weight 8-12
- Trainer J R Weymes
- Jockey J Quinn
towards rear, pushed along halfway, headway over 2f out, never reached challenging position
- Age 2
- Weight 8-12
- Trainer Jedd O'Keeffe
- Jockey T Hamilton
slowly into stride, always rear division
In depth
Verdict
This is a trappy maiden and the market may provide plenty of clues but Tempelstern gets our vote ahead of Bayonyx and Butlers Best. The selection made a pleasing debut at Beverley when finishing a close third behind Regime. He missed the break that day so it was a decent effort and that form is the best on show here. Bayonyx looks the part on breeding and any market support for him on his racecourse debut should be noted. Similar comments would apply to Butlers Best, while Ommraan hails from the stable that won this race last year and he is another worth a look in the market. However, the best form on show belongs to Tempelstern and he gets the vote.
Formwatch
Alpes Maritimes 50-1 (9-0) Keen, in touch, ridden 2f out, switched left 1f out, stayed on, 5th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Slate (8-11) at Warwick 7f 2yo mdn (5) gd.
Bayonyx (IRE) Montjeu colt out of a lightly-raced mare.
Cadwell 25-1 (9-3) Mid-division, effort over 2f out, no impression, 10th of 12, 15l behind Weld Il Balad (9-3) at Beverley 7f 2yo mdn (5) sft in Aug.
Glorious View 66-1 (9-3) Towards rear, pushed along halfway, some late headway, never reached challenging position, 5th of 11, 16l behind Hadahoo (9-3) at Thirsk 1m 2yo mdn (4) hvy.
Hesaguru (IRE) 125-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 8, 12l behind Trepa (9-3) at Southwell 6f 2yo mdn (4) gd.
Ommraan (IRE) King's Best colt, half-brother to numerous winners up to 2m and over hurdles.
Sadler's Hill (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Held up, dropped last over 4f out, soon tailed off, last of 9, 31l behind Kid Mambo (9-3) at Sandown 1m 2yo mdn (5) gs.
Tempelstern (GER) 5-1 (9-3) Slowly away, soon chasing leaders, ridden over 2f out, led final furlong, headed last 100 yards, one pace, 3rd of 13, 3 1/2l behind Regime (9-3) at Beverley 1m 2yo mdn aut (4) gs in Aug.
Amanda Carter 33-1 (8-7) Slowly into stride, always behind, 9th of 11, 10l behind Kay Gee Be (8-12) at Thirsk 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gs in Aug.
Crosby Jemma 33-1 (8-12) Held up, never dangerous, 8th of 10, 6l behind Smash N'Grab (8-12) at Southwell 6f 2yo mdn (4) gd.
Fairy Slipper 33-1 (9-0) Dwelt, always towards rear, tailed off, 11th of 12, 21l behind Lost In Wonder (9-0) at Beverley 7f 2yo mdn fll (4) gs in Aug.
Butlers Best Best of The Bests colt, half-brother to 1m to 1m4f winner Hello It's Me.
Topazleo (IRE) Peintre Celebre gelding out of a moderate racemare.