led, ridden 2f out, staying on until headed well inside final furlong, no extra close home
in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
dwelt and towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, weakened final furlong
held up, headway over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
tracked leaders, driven over 1f out, ran on to lead well inside final furlong, kept on
Tawaafud, Otelicaliforni and Truly Fruitful look the horses to concentration and Tawaafud is the selection. She very much had things her own way at Ripon and while such a scenario is unlikely here, she looks ahead of the handicapper and Martin Dwyer looks to have come to Pontefract especially for the ride. Otelicaliforni won an uncompetitive maiden at Hamilton and will find life tougher now she is back in handicaps. That said, she posted a fair time on the day and improvement is not out of the question. Truly Fruitful was disqualified when successful at the track two weeks ago but nevertheless receives a 6lb hike up the weights. Luna Landing finished well behind on the day and looks difficult to make a case for. Bin Rahy has failed to build upon an eyecatching run at York while Stolen Glance, who is engaged at York on Saturday, would have chances but is potentially a doubtful runner. Tawaafud impressed at Ripon and we believe that she will follow up here.
Bin Rahy (IRE) 13-2 (9-4) In touch, pushed along 3f out, soon weakened, 10th of 11, 15l behind Road To Love (9-6) at Sandown 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) gf.
Sir Arthur (IRE) 11-2 (8-10) Led, ridden 4f out, headed just over 3f out, weakened 2f out, last of 8, 12l behind Inchloch (9-9) at Newbury 1m 2f hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Otelcaliforni (USA) 11-10fav (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, led over 1f out, driven out, won at Hamilton 1m 1f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gf in Jun beating White Lightening (8-9) by a nk, 10 ran.
Tawaafud 5-4fav (8-12) Winner, made all, shaken up over 3f out, kept on well, won at Ripon 1m mdn stk (5) gf beating Tafiya (8-12) by 2l, 6 ran.
Truly Fruitful (IRE) 5-1 (9-2) Prominent, led approaching final furlong, hung badly right inside final furlong, kept on, finished 1st, placed 2nd, won at Pontefract 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gf beating Nesno (9-7) by a nk. Later dsq to 2nd, 7 ran.
Luna Landing 10-1 (9-7) Towards rear, ridden over 4f out, never a factor, 6th of 7, 10l behind Nesno (9-7) at Pontefract 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Stolen Glance 12-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 9, 7l behind Punjabi (8-10) at Ayr 1m 3yo hcp (4) gd in Jun.
