16:20 Pontefract
GoodAlways Trying Racing Syndicate Handicap
- Prize money: £4187.2
- 1m 4f 5y
- Class 5
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
Abandoned
Form: 60-631
Last run: 32 days
W: 10st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 70
Won on debut at Windsor (1m2f, soft) last April and, after four disappointing runs, returned to form with close third at Nottingham (1m6f, good) in May; last month's win at Goodwood (1m3f, good to soft) came in a seller and he'll need to better that form.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 (4) |
25th Aug 2024 Good 1m 3f 44y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
Won on debut at Windsor (1m2f, soft) last April and, after four disappointing runs, returned to form with close third at Nottingham (1m6f, good) in May; might need a bigger run to win this but entitled to respect. |
3/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 263503 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 10st 4lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 70
Stays well; cheekpieces and visor both got a positive response initially, including the win at Doncaster (1m2f, soft) in April; first-time blinkers received a more muted reaction on latest outing but she still holds each-way claims.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (14) |
7th Oct 2024 Soft 1m 3f 104y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Won in first-time visor at Doncaster (1m2f, soft) in April off this mark; generally consistent since, she ran well when third at Southwell (1m4f, AW) in August in first-time blinkers (retained); holds place claims. |
10/1 |
|
1 (5) |
30th Aug 2024 Standard 1m 4f 14y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Goes in first-time blinkers and she won in the first-time visor at Doncaster (1m2f, soft) in April; just one notable effort in the meantime but the new headgear heightens interest; placed here in the past. |
4/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 328-00
Last run: 77 days
W: 10st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 68
Placed in 7f maidens on first two starts last season but his three appearances since have not gone well; same owner but has left Pat Murphy in Ireland; given an extra half mile but he's not bred for it.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 (4) |
4th Oct 2024 Standard 1m 4f 98y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
steadied start, held up in last, took keen hold halfway, headway over 2f out |
3/1 |
|
14th 8 (12) |
11th Jul 2024 Good 1m 0f 0y |
9st 10lb |
Plenty of promise in a pair of 7f maidens last season; well below par twice since including on her seasonal and handicap debut at Naas in May; best watched for now. |
25/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 16-047
Last run: 101 days
W: 10st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 66
Sole win came at Carlisle (1m3f, good to soft) last July; best effort since when fair fourth over C&D (good) in May on penultimate start and he's 5lb lower today, which should give him a chance; hooded all starts this term but not today.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 (5) |
17th Jun 2024 Good To Soft 1m 6f 32y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Sole win came here (1m3f, good to soft) last July; kept on when fourth at Pontefract (1m4f, good) last month; steps up to this distance for the first time and it should suit. |
7/1 |
|
4th 2 (4) |
24th May 2024 Good 1m 4f 5y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
midfield, outpaced over 2f out, disputing third when carried left 1f out, kept on |
7/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 233005 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 13lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 65
Three wins (1m4f/1m5f) on Lingfield AW, last two in January; off 114 days before penultimate start; none of his turf form matches up to this mark.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 (7) |
10th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
in rear, bit short of room 3f out, some headway from over 1f out, never on terms |
16/1 |
Abandoned
Form: -74872 D
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 64
2023 and 2024 record on soft going is poor (placed on it previously) and he was back to some form when second at Pontefract (1m2f, good to firm) last Thursday on his move away from soft; has plenty of 1m4f form but, again, has not shone over it in the last two campaigns.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 (8) |
19th Sep 2024 Good 1m 2f 5y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
towards rear |
10/1 |
|
7th 5 (8) |
29th Aug 2024 Good To Soft 1m 1f 0y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Reliable sort and a course winner too but he came in only eighth of nine in 1m4f handicap at Haydock when last seen out in May; he's no forlorn hope after a break though. |
14/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 013
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 68
25-1 when winning by a neck in six-runner novice at Nottingham (1m2f, good to soft) in July; similar form when third of seven at Kempton (1m4f, AW) on handicap debut four weeks ago; needs to build on that but these are early days and she's one to consider.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 (1) |
28th Aug 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 3f 219y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Belied her 25-1 odds with neck win at Nottingham (1m2f) last month, improving sharply on debut effort (behind Birkin) and giving the impression she'll stay this longer trip; likely player granted further progress. |
6/1 |
|
1st 2 (5) |
19th Jul 2024 Soft 1m 2f 50y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
awkward start, towards rear, niggled along and steady headway on near side of group from over 2f out, pressed leader over 1f out, led inside final furlong, soon ridden and hung left, ran on well |
40/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 395637 C
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 66
Won a maiden handicap here (1m2f, good) in May; that's his only win from 12 races and his record since is not persuasive, including in a C&D race.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 9 (3) |
8th Oct 2024 Standard 1m 4f 14y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Won maiden handicap at Pontefract (1m2f, good) in May off 1lb higher mark; inconsistent since and first-time blinkers are now worn; needs more. |
16/1 |
|
8 |
29th Sep 2024 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Abandoned
Form: 7-4575
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 65
Absent over two months before his handicap debut at Hamilton (1m5f, heavy) early in September when he raced freely off the pace and never figured as co-favourite; there was promise, running on, in his previous two races this term and similar when cheekpieces were enlisted at Sandown (1m2f) last week, so he looks worth a crack at 1m4f and is not yet dismissed.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 7 (5) |
4th Oct 2024 Standard 1m 4f 98y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
led at steady pace, switched to centre and increased tempo over 3f out |
7/1 |
|
10 |
29th Sep 2024 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Abandoned
Form: 446
Last run: 101 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 65
All his three races were in the mud (1m4f, 1m2f and 1m1f) this April-June; needs to better that form but this is his handicap debut after 101 days off and he's brother to a German 12.5f/1m3f winner; needs a market check.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 (1) |
28th Sep 2024 Soft 1m 6f 1y Class 4 |
8st 3lb |
His first three races were in the mud (1m4f, 1m2f and 1m1f) this April-June; needs to better that form but he's brother to a German 12.5f/1m3f winner and looks a possible improver now switched to a handicap; needs checking in market. |
6/1 |
|
6th 7 (9) |
17th Jun 2024 Good To Soft 1m 1f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Slow to stride on his two starts; has ability but needs to break on level terms to give himself a chance. |
14/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 232116 D BF
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 63
Two near-misses this summer (good/soft) before winning last month at Ffos Las (1m4f, heavy) and Windsor (11.4f, soft); he needs to bounce back, however, from a poor show at Hamilton (1m5f, heavy) three weeks ago.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 (4) |
7th Oct 2024 Soft 1m 3f 104y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Most consistent during the summer, he landed back-to-back wins at Ffos Las (1m4f, heavy) and Windsor (11.5f, soft) in August; a rare blip when sixth of ten at Hamilton (1m5f, heavy) last month, he should not be dismissed. |
10/1 |
|
6th 9 (2) |
4th Sep 2024 Soft 1m 5f 16y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Two near-misses this summer (good/soft) before winning last month at Ffos Las (1m4f, heavy) and Windsor (11.4f, soft); up another 2lb but this test looks sure to suit. |
3/1 |
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Verdict
This looks an open race, without strong claims. Molinari, for instance, put up the most positive last-time-out performance but over the wrong trip (1m2f) and ground (good to firm). Turner Girl (second choice), Something and Elforleather are worth a mention but, on just his fourth start, perhaps this will be decided by improvement from the Nottingham turf winner GHOST STORY.[Richard Austen]
Selections
Daily Mail:
Molinari