Meraas on the mark again at Pontefract

Johnston runner could have Royal Ascot date.
Meraas could be set for a quick reappearance at Royal Ascot following an impressive display in the Mam And Dad Reunited Love Team Wood Handicap at Pontefract. Mark Johnston’s sprinter was unraced at two but is quickly making up for lost time, taking his record to two from three. An easy winner at Kempton 13 days ago, he had to overcome a wide draw under Joe Fanning and despite his stride shortening close home, Meraas (5-4 favourite) was still a length and a half ahead of the 99-rated Troubador, who set a solid standard.A battling Meraas holds on for victory on handicap debut under Joe Fanning for trainer @Johnston_Racing
pic.twitter.com/dvkay40I0P — PontefractRacecourse (@ponteraces) June 15, 2020
Assistant trainer Charlie Johnston said: “That’s twice I’ve watched him now and thought he was in trouble at halfway, but he’s just got a lot of class. “We were mindful this was a track which wouldn’t play to his strengths as he’s got a lot of speed, but it was too good an opportunity to miss and is more experience under his belt. “I don’t think he’ll run over as stiff a six furlongs as this when he goes up in grade and I wouldn’t rule out coming back to five at some stage because he’s got a hell of a lot of boot.
Meraas looks a sprinter going places and could even run in the Silver Wokingham should he get in pic.twitter.com/zhr0KYuDyo
— Nick Robson (@ValueRacingPlus) June 15, 2020
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