16:39 Pontefract 04 Oct 2021
Northern Commercials Drive Away Range EBF Novice Stakes
GBB Race | Class 4 | 2YO only
Winner £5,454 - 7 ran
tracked leaders, went 2nd halfway, led 2f out, came clear over 1f out, stayed on strongly, easily
flashed tail leaving stalls, tracked leader until halfway, handy 3rd on inside, switched right 2f out, flashed tail under pressure and went 2nd again inside final furlong, no chance with easy winner
chased leaders, wide home turn and went 2nd inside final 2f, no chance with winner, weakened into 3rd inside final furlong
held up in 6th on inside, pushed along over 2f out, went modest 4th over 1f out, never on terms
led until 2f out, lost 2nd inside final 2f, weakened soon after
slowly into stride, raced keenly in rear, pushed along and outpaced 4f out, soon beaten
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Soft | 7 | Farhan | 4 | 2 | 9 5 | - | 2533 | 21 days | J Butler (142 miles) | Ryan Moore | 9/ 4 | 2:20.68 |
| 2018 | Good to Soft | 6 | Just Hubert | 5 | 2 | 9 2 | - | 52 | 14 days | W Muir (180 miles) | Daniel Tudhope | 11/ 4 | 2:17.16 |
| 2017 | Soft | 10 | Austrian School | 8 | 2 | 9 5 | - | 153 | 11 days | M Johnston (59 miles) | Franny Norton | 10/ 3 | 2:20.69 |
