Monday’s Placepot Picks includes six selections from Pontefract…
Pontefract
R1 – Marseillan
R2 – Attention Seeker
R3 – Shayem
R4 – Amayretto
R5 – Arkinthestars
R6 – Livonian
| RACE | SELECTION | REASON |
| Race 1 Happy 60th Birthday Jane Phillips Restricted Maiden Stakes |
Marseillan |
Underestimated in the market from a yard with few runners Promising third on the all-weather at Chelmsford By first-season sire Nando Parrado who is producing useful juveniles
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| Race 2 William Hill Each Way Extra Nursery Handicap |
Attention Seeker |
Unexposed type on first start in handicap company Placed second on sole start on turf at Brighton Retains hood which has sparked improvement Steps up to a mile for the first time
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| Race 3 British Stallion Studs EBF Silver Tankard Stakes |
Shayem |
Yard had failed to achieve a winner in over a week; back to form when scoring at Longchamp on Sunday Only defeat came behind Group 2 winning two-year-old Bow Echo when third in Ascendant Stakes Suited by mile test
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| Race 4 British Stallion Studs EBF Fillies' Handicap |
Amayretto |
Denied a hat-trick when disappointing over a shorter trip at Hamilton Returns to suited five furlongs on first start at Pontefract Tries tougher opposition with a fair handicap mark
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| Race 5 Phil Bull Trophy Honouring Geoff Greetham Conditions Stakes |
Arkinthestars |
Steps up markedly in distance after performing well over 1m4f One win and three seconds from last four outings Potentially over-priced if staying the distance |
| Race 6 Napoleons Casino Bradford Handicap |
Livonian |
First time in handicap company with a lenient mark Shown promise in three starts including comfortable four length victory at Windsor Step up in distance expected to suit
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