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19:30 Pontefract

Friday 26 May 2017

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EBF Stallions Youngsters Conditions Stakes (Plus 10)

Off time: 19:35 | Winning time: 1m 19.04s

1^st

(5)

Rufus King

29-2

2/1f

T: C & M JohnstonJ: P J McDonald

Tracked leading pair, left in 2nd place after 1f, led halfway, clear 2f out, ridden entering final furlong, ran on strongly

2^nd

(6)

Inviolable Spirit

29-6

7/2

T: R A FaheyJ: T Hamilton

Edgy, with leader, carried badly right after 1f and dropped to 3rd, went 2nd again over 1f out, no chance with winner

3^rd

(4)

Havana Star

29-6

11/4

T: K A RyanJ: K Stott

Raced keenly, led, hung badly right after 1f, kept slight lead until headed halfway, chased winner, pushed along over 2f out, hung right again on home turn, soon lost 2nd, 3rd and held when hung right inside final furlong

4^th

(7)

Situation

28-13

25/1

T: R C GuestJ: S A Gray

Went right start, ran very green and outpaced throughout

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Non-Runners

(1)

Squirrelheed

Weight: 8-13| Age: 2

T: R C Guest J: Cam Hardie

(3)

Jasi²³

Weight: 9-6| Age: 2

T: R A Fahey J: P Makin

(2)

City Guest²⁴

Weight: 9-2| Age: 2

T: G G Margarson J: D Tudhope

Betting Breakdown

Tote Win:£2.10EX:£4.30Trifecta:£4.70SF:£5.38Swingers:£3.20

Forecasts

Rufus King (2/1), Havana Star (11/4), Jasi (3/1), Inviolable Spirit (7/2), Situation (25/1), Squirrelheed (25/1), City Guest (33/1)

An intriguing Conditions Stakes for the youngsters. Both Havana Star and Inviolable Spirit have already shown plenty of promise, with the latter named setting the benchmark on his Ascot third, albeit a shade disappointing that he wasn't able to finish a fraction closer to the front two. The Richard Guest trained juveniles have been attracting much market support this term, so it's somewhat of a guessing game as to the chances of both Situation and Squirrelheed (a non runner here last month). However, another Guest trained newcomer Fink Hill finished two places behind RUFUS KING at Newcastle last week in a race which could turn out to be a very strong novice event (won by Rajasinghe). The selection posted a solid opening effort and has the size and scope to strengthen further, and he's a sporting bet turned out quickly on his turf debut in slightly better company.