16:10 Pontefract
Good To FirmMatty Bown Handicap
- Prize money: £4860
- 1m 0f 6y
- Class 4
- 6 runners
- Win time: 1m 43s
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
9/2 (Won)
- Win: £2.90
- Place: £1.30
Form: 797524 CD BF
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 70
Better signs when going very close at Beverley (8.4f, good to firm) last month; couldn't quite back that up when fourth at Haydock (1m, good to firm) since but still rates one of the more likely types here.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 11 (12) |
2nd Apr 2024 Soft 1m 0f 6y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Can race freely but has responded well to blinkers, winning two of his three starts in this headgear (all on AW); up 7lb for the latest but that was quite decisive from off the pace and this could also be run to suit; 1m with cut underfoot is fine. |
10/1 |
|
1st 8 (10) |
18th Mar 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Tends to race too freely but seemed to respond well to first-time blinkers when winning off reduced mark at Southwell (7f) last month; ought to have been suited by the return to 1m when very disappointing joint-favourite here two weeks ago but no surprise if he bounces back quickly. |
6/1 |
|
7th 3 (8) |
5th Mar 2024 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Tends to race too freely but seemed to respond well to first-time blinkers when winning off reduced mark here (7f) last month; still well treated after a 2lb nudge and today's longer trip probably suits him better; high on the list. |
7/2 |
10/1
- Place: £2.10
Form: 478437
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 80
Two AW novice wins at the start of the year but hasn't kicked on since; his mark is gradually coming down but others are still more persuasive.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 (7) |
2nd Oct 2023 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
On a long losing run and was below market expectations over C&D last time; the handicapper's giving him every chance but he's become very inconsistent. |
10/1 |
|
9th 3 (1) |
15th Aug 2023 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
10st 1lb |
took keen hold, midfield |
11/2 |
|
9th 17 (15) |
28th Jun 2023 Good 1m 3f 39y Class 4 |
8st 7lb |
towards rear of midfield on outer |
16/1 |
6/1
Form: 211825 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 81
Two wins on varying ground at Carlisle (1m) in May/June and also went close there last month; enough to suggest he's still in good nick when fifth at Beverley latest and this tough campaigner is likely to be in the mix again.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 9 (2) |
19th Jun 2023 Good To Firm 0m 7f 173y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Without a win since June 2021 and generally very disappointing since switching to current stable in October but some positives can be drawn from his recent run at Ayr and he's very well suited by this C&D; no forlorn hope in refitted cheekpieces. |
20/1 |
|
7th 4 (8) |
13th Jun 2023 Good To Firm 0m 7f 50y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Losing run goes back two years; slow to find his feet for new yard despite taking a serious drop in the weights; has much to prove for now. |
33/1 |
|
6th 4 (3) |
5th Jun 2023 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
slowly away, towards rear, pushed along 2f out, ridden and no impression final furlong |
10/1 |
8/1
Form: 234356 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 8st 11lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 65
Lesser efforts last twice but had been fairly consistent before that, including a second over C&D off 5lb higher in May; certainly wouldn't be a surprise were he to revive off this career-low mark.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 (2) |
26th Aug 2024 Good 1m 2f 190y Class 6 |
10st 10lb |
A two-time scorer at around 1m2f this year and recorded a respectable seventh of 13 at Beverley (1m2f) 27 days ago; possibilities. |
6/1 |
|
7th 6 (4) |
30th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 1m 1f 207y Class 6 |
10st 9lb |
Bagged his second success of 2024 at Pontefract (10f) in June before posting a good third of 11 in 10f Nottingham handicap 24 days ago; took a division of this event in 2022 so he's very much one to consider. |
9/2 |
|
3rd 6 (11) |
6th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 1m 2f 50y Class 6 |
10st 9lb |
Comes here having won two of his last three starts, more recently keeping on strongly at Pontefract 13 days ago (1m2f, good to firm); only beaten a head into second in the corresponding event 12 months ago and could well go one better this time around. |
5/1 |
Form: 79-666 CD
Last run: 21 days
W: 8st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 55
C&D winner but certainly hasn't offered enough in three outings this term to fancy his chances here from 6lb out of the weights.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 11 (7) |
24th Jul 2022 Good To Firm 1m 0f 6y Class 5 |
8st 12lb |
prominent on outer, pushed along and weakened quickly over 2f out, eased and behind over 1f out |
16/1 |
|
10th 10 (6) |
1st Jan 2022 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Turf winner in 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2020; 0-17 on AW but ran well (very close fourth) over C&D last month and can't be dismissed in this same scenario, especially as he remains on career-low mark. |
12/1 |
16/1
Form: 00-778 D
Last run: 189 days
W: 8st 10lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 64
Returned from a break to win a Newcastle novice over 1m last October but has struggled in handicaps since; evidently capable when fresh but a watching brief is still the percentage call on her first start since March.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 10 (5) |
19th Apr 2023 Soft 1m 0f 100y Class 5 |
8st 4lb |
Both wins achieved on the AW, though, to be fair, she has had only four runs on turf; disappointed on Tapeta at Southwell last time and has some questions to answer back on grass. |
16/1 |
|
10th 9 (9) |
9th Mar 2023 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Both her wins have come at Newcastle but she's also effective here, as when a good second over C&D in January; didn't threaten at Newcastle 17 days ago but she's better than that and can't be ruled out. |
8/1 |
|
7th 8 (2) |
20th Feb 2023 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
never better than mid-division |
5/1 |
Form: /70059 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 75
Dual AW winner (7f/1m) for Sir Michael Stoute as a 3yo; best run for new yard since returning from a long absence when close fifth (Tangled second) over 1m at Carlisle (good) last month but well beaten back there since.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 (9) |
4th Oct 2022 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
always towards rear, outpaced and lost touch over 2f out, soon got well behind, tailed off |
33/1 |
|
10th 3 (2) |
23rd Sep 2021 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Missed a large chunk of his career and has generally struggled since returning; won his novice over C&D for Sir Michael Stoute as a 3yo but holds only outside claims in first-time headgear. |
8/1 |
5/2
Form: 8223
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 78
Placed in maiden/novice company over 1m on all three starts since her debut; more consistent than progressive so far but still early days and she takes on much more exposed opposition now handicapping; on the shortlist.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 9 (8) |
2nd Nov 2021 Soft 1m 2f 1y Class 3 |
8st 8lb |
All races at about 1m; handled heavy ground at two; well-connected filly who is progressing and was a game winner at Bath recently (good); up just 3lb and strong chance on pedigree that this trip will suit; good chance. |
3/1 |
|
1st 8 (9) |
18th Oct 2021 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Consistent filly who got off the mark in a 1m novice at Kempton last month; a struggle to call her well treated for this her handicap debut but should give her running. |
11/2 |
|
1st 4 (1) |
22nd Sep 2021 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Definite claims on Polytrack efforts over this trip in August (RPRs of 80 and 77) and she could put her experience to good use from rail draw; highly likely involved. |
100/30 |
12/1
Form: 245488 D
Last run: 30 days
W: 9st 5lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 73
Hard to fancy on two efforts last month but he's well treated on this season's best exploits, never mind last year's winning form, so is a dangerous one to dismiss.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (11) |
7th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 1m 2f 5y Class 6 |
11st 4lb |
11yo who runs off the same mark as when winning this last year (good) and he went very close at Nottingham (1m2f, good) last time; key player. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 1 (6) |
6th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 1m 2f 50y Class 6 |
11st 3lb |
Three wins for this rider, the latest of them 11 months ago off a 1lb higher mark; ran creditably on his reappearance in May but he was a bit disappointing at Haydock last time; drop into a Class 6 in his favour. |
14/1 |
15/2
Form: -24155 CD
Last run: 57 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 77
Can race freely; ended his 2yo campaign with a soft-ground C&D nursery win and bettered than when getting his head back in front over 1m at Sandown (soft again) in May; well below par twice since, though, so needs an eight-week break to have had a reviving effect; any rain in his favour.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 (10) |
23rd Oct 2021 Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Won off this mark at Sandown (1m, soft) in May but well below that level since and the first-time visor needs to have a dramatic effect. |
12/1 |
|
9th 16 (17) |
10th Oct 2021 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Comes into the reckoning on his win at Sandown (1m, soft) in May but he has proved most disappointing since, tailed off after a two-month break last time; needs to rediscover his spark. |
20/1 |
|
8th 9 (2) |
23rd Sep 2021 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Won at Sandown (1m, soft) in May and seems versatile ground-wise; down the field the next twice, however, and a return to form is required following a two-month break. |
12/1 |
10/1
Form: -58195
Last run: 30 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 70
Lightly raced 4yo who opened his account in maiden handicap at Carlisle (7f, good) in July; has taken a couple of backward steps since, though, looking a bit awkward under pressure.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 2 (10) |
30th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 1m 1f 207y Class 6 |
11st 0lb |
Enters calculations on the form of his Catterick second in June but he's run poorly twice since, latterly over hurdles at Cartmel; blinkers are retried now. |
8/1 |
|
6th 6 |
22nd Jul 2024 Good 2m 1f 46y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Fair Flat-racer who made the frame in two run-of-the-mill maiden hurdles this spring; probably needs to improve to make a winning handicap debut here but that's possible. |
10/1 |
|
7th 6 (5) |
13th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 1m 4f 63y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Arrives on a lengthy losing run but he posted a good second of nine in 1m4f Catterick handicap 25 days ago; he ought to be thereabouts once more. |
6/1 |
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|---|---|
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| Straight Forecast | £131.90 |
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