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16:55 Pontefract

August Classified Stakes (Class E)

  • 4 Runners
  • Distance: 6f
  • Going: Good to Firm, Firm in places
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 1m 15.03s
  • 4 Ran
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1
Silk -

Val de Maal (IRE)

2/1

    1(1)
    Silk - White, Royal Blue sash, Red sleeves, White cap, Royal Blue star

    B A Highflyer

    18
    11/10
    • Form 605334
    • Age 3
    • Weight 9-0

    tracked leader, pushed along 2f out, ridden to lead approaching final furlong, stayed on, headed close home

    2(2)
    Silk - Dark Blue, White sash and armlets, Red cap

    Earlston

    11
    7/2
    • Form 356622
    • Age 3
    • Weight 9-0

    dwelt within rear, pushed along over 2f out, eased down over 1f out

    3(4)
    Silk - Royal Blue, White spots on sleeves, White cap

    Summer Special

    5
    14/1
    • Form 320000
    • Age 3
    • Weight 9-0

    held up, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and one pace over final furlong

    4(3)
    Silk - Pink and Mauve check, Pink sleeves and cap

    Val de Maal (IRE)

    6
    2/1
    • Form 013033
    • Age 3
    • Weight 9-0

    lead, ridden over 1f out, headed approaching final furlong, battled on to regain lead close home

    In depth

    Verdict

    There is virtually nothing between the field on the official ratings and it is thus still a tricky race to fathom out despite the lack of numbers. However, as B A Highflyer is hard to win with, Earlston is questionable over the trip and Summer Shades is out of form. The process of elimination brings us to Val De Maal, who has hinted that his turn is near with two near misses of late. This stiff uphill finish should hold no fears for him as he has the stamina for at least a furlong father than this and this ease in grade may be just what is required for Greg Chung to get a confidence booster into him. B A Highflyer may chase the selection home for forecast players.