GB - Pontefract - Race 1

Thoroughbred

4 Runners

10f

Maiden

Turf

Good (Good to Firm in places)

16.5K

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Verdict

Promising twice-raced pair ACCORDING TO MARK and Alma Latina could have this between them and narrow preference is for Ed Bethell's colt who was much improved when going down narrowly at Redcar and will progress further.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Very green on debut at Newcastle in November and left that effort behind having been well backed when losing out by a short-head at Redcar over this trip 6 weeks ago, still looking to be learning. Sure to progress further and obvious claims. 1st Pick 1 According To Mark (Ire) Jockey: Callum Rodriguez Trainer: Edward Bethell J: Callum Rodriguez T: Edward Bethell	100	-	-	-	72%
Analysis Very green on debut at Newcastle in November and left that effort behind having been well backed when losing out by a short-head at Redcar over this trip 6 weeks ago, still looking to be learning. Sure to progress further and obvious claims.
3	Has made a very promising start in a couple of good fillies novice events over this trip, well backed and again looking green when headed late by the exciting Pierian at Salisbury 3 weeks ago. Can surely win races and yard has a tremendous record at Pontefract. 2nd Pick 3 Alma Latina Jockey: Hector Crouch Trainer: Ralph Beckett J: Hector Crouch T: Ralph Beckett	93	-	-	-	50%
Analysis Has made a very promising start in a couple of good fillies novice events over this trip, well backed and again looking green when headed late by the exciting Pierian at Salisbury 3 weeks ago. Can surely win races and yard has a tremendous record at Pontefract.
2	Has returned an improved model, runner-up at Thirsk (7f) and Redcar (1m), again showing speed with experience on his side but no match for promising winner on latest outing 4 weeks ago. Goes up even further in trip now. 3rd Pick 2 Fozzie (Ire) Jockey: Shane Gray Trainer: Kevin Ryan J: Shane Gray T: Kevin Ryan	88	-	-	-	7%
Analysis Has returned an improved model, runner-up at Thirsk (7f) and Redcar (1m), again showing speed with experience on his side but no match for promising winner on latest outing 4 weeks ago. Goes up even further in trip now.

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Sloppy

A wet racetrack condition, typically with a firm base and water settling on top.

Fractions

The times recorded during the race; with timing starting just past the gate or when the gates open, then parroted for the quarter, half, three-quarters etc. Used as an indication of ability and speed.

Firm

A dry turf course, equal to a ‘fast’ dirt track.