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Mount overcomes stewards’ drama
- Updated: October 17, 2016
The news from Pontefract, where Mount Moriah was allowed to keep first place after a stewards’ inquiry into the opening contest.
Mount Moriah had to survive a stewards’ inquiry and the late thrust of Silver Link to gain a second career victory in the Bet toteplacepot At totesport.com Nursery Handicap at Pontefract.
A winner at Kempton earlier in the season, the Ralph Beckett-trained gelding was sent clear by Fran Berry with a furlong to run and looked home and hosed.
However, he hung across the track, losing his momentum and allowing Silver Link the chance to close right up, but he held on by a short head to reward those who …