Reigning Profit On The Money
Picture credit: Alan Wright
Pontefract Racecourse hostedthe third round of the Go Racing In Yorkshire Future Stars Apprentice Series, supported by White Rose Saddlery. It was the first race of the day, run over five furlongs on ground that was described as good.
Racegoers enjoyed a warm afternoon as the field of eight made their way to the start, however this was quickly reduced to seven as Huddle Up became upset in the stalls and was withdrawn.
Following an even break, runners were quickly into stride and Mews House, partnered by Elle-May Croot, who won the previous race in the series at Ripon, went to the head of affairs, just ahead of Reigning Profit ridden by Christian Howarth and Motawaazy under Jonny Peate.
Reigning Profit had the rail and came off the home bend a neck ahead of Mews House. Ernest Rutherford had poked through into third under Brandon Wilkie and was running upsides Motawaazy who was now demoted to fourth place.
By the furlong pole, Reigning Profit had increased his lead to a length from Mews House and managed to extend this to two lengths by the winning post. It was very close for the minor placings with Mews House finishing second, beating Ban Macdui into third by a nose.
Round four takes place at Wetherby Racecourse on Tuesday 13th June, which coincides with their Ladies’ Evening.