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14:20 Pontefract

Yorkshire Racing Club Median Auction Maiden Stakes (Class 5)

  • 7 Runners
  • Distance: 1m 2f 6y
  • Going: Heavy
  • Surface: Turf
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 2m 27.50s
  • 7 Ran
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1
Silk -

Hero Worship (IRE)

17/2

    2
    Silk -

    Hernando Royal

    14/1

      1(5)
      Silk - BLACK, GREEN hoop and armlets, GREEN cap, BLACK spots

      Hernando Royal

      14/1
      • Age 3
      • Weight 9-3

      held up in touch, ridden over 4f out, headway over 2f out, stayed on to chase winner over 1f out, kept on

      2(4)
      Silk - Dark green, black and white halved sleeves, red cap

      Hero Worship (IRE)

      17/2
      • Age 3
      • Weight 9-3

      with leader, led over 2f out, ridden clear over 1f out, driven out (hand timed)

      3(7)
      Silk - Black and white diabolo, striped sleeves, quartered cap

      King of Rhythm (IRE)

      25/1
      • Age 3
      • Weight 9-3

      prominent, ridden to chase winner over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

      4(1)
      Silk - Dark green, white and black halved sleeves, red cap

      Raslan

      18
      10/11
      • Form 0-2
      • Age 3
      • Weight 9-3

      led, ridden over 4f out, headed over 2f out, soon weakened

      5(3)
      Silk - Purple, Orange diamond, Purple sleeves, Orange diamonds, Orange cap, Purple diamond

      The Preacher

      153
      33/1
      • Form 8-
      • Age 3
      • Weight 9-3

      held up in rear, ridden over 4f out, never dangerous

      6(2)
      Silk - Grey, Royal Blue chevron, Royal Blue cap

      Zed Candy (FR)

      10
      12/1
      • Form 7-73
      • Age 3
      • Weight 9-3
      • Official Rating 71

      tracked leaders, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, kept on final furlong, no impression

      7(6)
      Silk - Beige and Red (quartered), Beige sleeves and cap

      Disco Lights

      87
      11/4
      • Form 3236-4
      • Age 3
      • Weight 8-12
      • Official Rating 75

      held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on final furlong

      In depth

      Verdict

      The opening maiden stakes looks between Hero Worship, Raslan and Disco Lights with a slight preference for Raslan. He was second in a Lingfield maiden last month and represents the Mark Johnston stable. He is clearly well regarded and holds a Derby entry. He looks capable of winning a race like this and is our selection in the opener. Disco Lights has shown promise in similar races but is still a maiden after five races, Frankie is in the saddle today but she may well have to settle for minor honours again. Of those making their racecourse debut, Hero Worship is perhaps the most interesting. He is a 75,000 guineas son of Kalanisi and he is one for the short-list but we will side with experience and Raslan remains our pick.

      Formwatch

      Hernando Royal Hernando colt, half-brother to winning sprinter Princess Louise.

      Hero Worship (IRE) Kalanisi colt out of a lightly raced mare.

      King of Rhythm (IRE) Imperial Ballet gelding, half-brother to winning miler She's Our Lass.

      Raslan 5-2 (9-3) Settled in rear, headway after 2f, ridden to lead over 3f out, headed over 2f out, soon one pace, 2nd of 6, 2 1/2l behind Lightning Strike (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 4f 3yo mdn (5) pol in Mar.

      The Preacher 33-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden, weakened over 3f out, 8th of 13, 17l behind dhtrs Stravara (9-0) & Economic (9-0) at Nottingham 1m 2yo mdn (5) hvy in Nov.

      Zed Candy (FR) 50-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, effort 3f out, outpaced 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on under pressure final furlong, 3rd of 8, 6l behind Estiqraar (9-3) at Redcar 1m 1f 3yo mdn aut (5) sft in Mar.

      Disco Lights 11-2 (9-4) Chased leaders, headway 2f out, hung left over 1f out, kept on, not pace to challenge, 4th of 9, 2 1/2l behind La Via Ferrata (8-4) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) pol in Jan.