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14:00 Pontefract

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Season Finale On 21st October Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 5f 3y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Pontefract

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 093146 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict

Down the field more often than not this year (including the last twice) but he won over C&D (good to firm) in July on his sole visit to Pontefract and is worth a second look now back here; versatile ground-wise.

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No / Draw
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Distance/ Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(3)

26th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

14:00 Pontefract

Holbache

9st 7lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Down the field more often than not this year (including the last twice) but he won over C&D (good to firm) in July on his sole visit to Pontefract and is worth a second look now back here; versatile ground-wise.

8/1

6th

5

(6)

12th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Holbache

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

led, headed over 2f out, weakened from over 1f out

5/1

4th

5

(4)

13th Aug 2024

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

17:30 Hamilton

Holbache

9st 1lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Close third at Thirsk (6f, good to soft) last month and made all at Pontefract (5f, good to firm) last time; had 2l to spare most recently and back up 5lb he remains well treated on his old form; on the shortlist.

100/30

7/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 079852 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict

Had been struggling on turf prior to his good second at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) last Saturday; back on grass today but he won over C&D (soft) in April and rain would aid his cause; could go well.

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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

10

(12)

7th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

13:52 Pontefract

Alafdhal

9st 2lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Phil McEntee

Defied a 7lb higher mark over C&D (soft) in April; back in good form with three second-place finishes, including at Pontefract, this autumn; beaten only half a length at Catterick last week; respected.

5/1

2

(12)

2nd Oct 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:38 Catterick

Alafdhal

11st 0lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Phil McEntee

Not the force of old but comes here after two recent seconds, the latter when dropped back to 5f at Pontefract (good to soft; soft/heavy also suits) on Thursday, and his wide draw might not be a disadvantage if the runners head towards the stands' rail.

3/1

2nd

3

(2)

26th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

14:00 Pontefract

Alafdhal

9st 8lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Had been struggling on turf prior to his good second at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) last Saturday; back on grass today but he won over C&D (soft) in April and rain would aid his cause; could go well.

7/2

6/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 262146 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict

Solid campaign for new yard this season, winning at Beverley (5f, good to firm) last month, and she's also effective on soft going; perhaps unsuited by Catterick last time and could have a big say today.

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3rd

6

(6)

26th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

14:00 Pontefract

Opal Storm

9st 6lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Brian Rothwell

Solid campaign for new yard this season, winning at Beverley (5f, good to firm) last month, and she's also effective on soft going; perhaps unsuited by Catterick last time and could have a big say today.

6/1

6th

6

(1)

10th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:22 Catterick

Opal Storm

9st 5lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Brian Rothwell

raced in last

7/1

4th

11

(9)

31st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:35 Beverley

Opal Storm

9st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Brian Rothwell

Ended long losing run for yard when beating Sound Reason and Let's Go Hugo over C&D two weeks ago; that was a deserved reward for a string of creditable efforts; up just 4lb and should remain competitive.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 229476

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict

He has a 2-38 strike-rate and needs to produce more than he's managed the last twice (albeit kicked at the start most recently); however, he's run well over C&D this summer on his two visits to Pontefract (good to firm) and is also effective on soft ground; could be a contender.

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Verdict Starting price

4th

9

(7)

26th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

14:00 Pontefract

Variety Island

8st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Simon Whitaker

He has a 2-38 strike-rate and needs to produce more than he's managed the last twice (albeit kicked at the start most recently); however, he's run well over C&D this summer on his two visits to Pontefract (good to firm) and is also effective on soft ground; could be a contender.

7/1

6th

7

(2)

12th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Variety Island

9st 3lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Simon Whitaker

Narrow win in a 7f handicap at Catterick in April; in and out since but he's a C&D winner and can bounce back from a quiet run at Catterick two weeks ago.

12/1

7th

6

(8)

28th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:50 Catterick

Variety Island

9st 9lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Simon Whitaker

prominent

7/2

Form: 7-9463 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict

Has 2-31 strike-rate but he was a fair third at Windsor (5f, good) last Monday and has another career-low mark this afternoon; effective on soft ground early in career; might not be far away.

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3

(5)

2nd Oct 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:38 Catterick

Papa Dont Preach

11st 0lb

J: Miss Lauren Frost

T: Kevin Frost

Placed at Windsor (5f, good) two starts ago and won't mind what the weather does here but finished behind Alafdhal when only fifth at Pontefract on Thursday and this regressive 5yo is now 0-22 on turf.

11/2

5th

1

(1)

26th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

14:00 Pontefract

Papa Dont Preach

9st 10lb

J: Andrea Pinna

T: Kevin Frost

Has 2-31 strike-rate but he was a fair third at Windsor (5f, good) last Monday and has another career-low mark this afternoon; effective on soft ground early in career; might not be far away.

5/1

3rd

1

(6)

16th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:15 Windsor

Papa Dont Preach

9st 10lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin Frost

May have needed it last time after a break but he's not as good as he was and has always found winning difficult (2-30).

10/1

5/1

Form: 225410 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict

Disappointing at Carlisle (6f, soft) a fortnight ago but a good season otherwise and made it three wins for the year (5f/6f, soft/good to firm) at Redcar last month; can play leading role if leaving latest start behind.

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3rd

12

(1)

7th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

13:52 Pontefract

Mrs Trump

8st 13lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Paul Midgley

Never landed a blow over C&D 11 days ago and needs a bigger effort in this higher grade; has done all her winning in Class 6 races (off lower marks); not the percentage call.

20/1

6th

5

(5)

26th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

14:00 Pontefract

Mrs Trump

9st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

Disappointing at Carlisle (6f, soft) a fortnight ago but a good season otherwise and made it three wins for the year (5f/6f, soft/good to firm) at Redcar last month; can play leading role if leaving latest start behind.

5/1

13th

2

(9)

11th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:25 Carlisle

Mrs Trump

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

Two wins this term, latest last time over 6f at Redcar (good to firm) after meeting plenty of trouble; has won on soft; could go well again.

13/2

Form: 451575 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict

Won at Beverley (5f) in July and is just 2lb higher today; however, he hasn't shone on his three starts since and needs to raise his game.

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7th

2

(9)

26th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

14:00 Pontefract

Refuge

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won at Beverley (5f) in July and is just 2lb higher today; however, he hasn't shone on his three starts since and needs to raise his game.

12/1

5th

9

(5)

10th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:44 Leicester

Refuge

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Seven wins over the years, this season's at Beverley in July (4lb higher today) but he's been below form since; has won on good to soft and soft in his time but this season's runs on both have been moderate at best, so maybe drying ground would help.

14/1

7th

7

(2)

15th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Beverley

Refuge

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Notched first win in just over a year over C&D last month but below that level at Hamilton on Tuesday, where he helped to set things up for the closers.

7/1

Form: 643006

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict

Third at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) in July but well beaten on her three runs since and now 0-29; blinkers go on; best to look elsewhere.

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9

(3)

30th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pink Stripes

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Lisa Williamson

30-race maiden; placed over 5f here in July, but precious little to enthuse about since, including when reluctant to load in this headgear combination at Pontefract (5f, good to soft) last Thursday; better to look elsewhere.

25/1

8th

10

(8)

26th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

14:00 Pontefract

Pink Stripes

8st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Lisa Williamson

Third at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) in July but well beaten on her three runs since and now 0-29; blinkers go on; best to look elsewhere.

40/1

6th

8

(2)

9th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pink Stripes

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Lisa Williamson

Exposed 28-race maiden; placed over C&D in July and had an excuse here last time; others still much more appealing for win purposes.

16/1

11/2

Form: 950337 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict

Placed twice in a row on turf this summer (5f, soft/good) and didn't run badly at Newcastle (5f, AW) last time; he's on the shortlist.

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9th

7

(4)

26th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

14:00 Pontefract

Latin Five

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Paul Midgley

Placed twice in a row on turf this summer (5f, soft/good) and didn't run badly at Newcastle (5f, AW) last time; he's on the shortlist.

11/2

7th

11

(4)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Latin Five

9st 3lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

C&D winner off 1lb higher in March; several fair efforts on turf since, including on last two starts; a contender.

6/1

3rd

3

(5)

11th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Ripon

Latin Five

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Six-time winner who returned to form with a rallying third over this far at Beverley last month; that was on soft ground but he copes with it quicker and is back on his last winning mark.

11/2

50/1

Form: 300980 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict

His mark continues to fall but for good reason and he's hard to fancy on the evidence of his last two runs.

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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

8

(10)

26th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

14:00 Pontefract

The Princes Poet

9st 0lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Ian McInnes

His mark continues to fall but for good reason and he's hard to fancy on the evidence of his last two runs.

50/1

11th

9

(1)

16th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Thirsk

The Princes Poet

9st 5lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Ian McInnes

Fair third in first-time blinkers on Newcastle AW in February (6f) but mostly below that level of form since then (mainly without blinkers); others look stronger.

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £157.00
Straight Forecast £125.60
Tricast £535.40
Trifecta £814.00

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Alafdhal

POSTDATA:

Holbache

RP RATINGS:

Latin Five

SPOTLIGHT:

Variety Island

The Sun:

Opal Storm

D Express:

Variety Island

The Times:

Alafdhal

The Guardian:

Alafdhal

Daily Mail:

Alafdhal

The Star:

Holbache

Daily Record:

Holbache

Telegraph:

Latin Five

Daily Mirror:

Latin Five