17:23 Pontefract
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- Prize money: £5234
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 4
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
Abandoned
Form: 523309 CD
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 12lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 80
Suited by good/softer; best to forgive last two efforts; respectable record at Pontefract includes a win off this mark in 2023 and three placed efforts off higher marks in 2024; interesting back here.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 11 (4) |
31st Aug 2024 Good 0m 6f 17y Class 3 |
9st 1lb |
Beaten only 3l at York (5.4f, good to firm) ten days ago despite racing on the unfavoured part of the track and ducking right leaving the stalls; probably just as effective over 6f and he has shaped well on his two previous visits to Chester; his jockey rides this course well; might be the answer. |
5/1 |
|
11th 19 (13) |
21st Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 89y Class 2 |
8st 6lb |
Runs this track well and has been placed on his last three starts; has the ability to feature but he's usually kept away from good to firm ground. |
20/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 114052 CD
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 12lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 82
Twice finished last in June but bounced back with close second at Carlisle in August and has possibilities provided she remains in form; returns to the scene of her spring novice win (6f, soft).
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 (9) |
8th Oct 2024 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Promising start to her career but the wheels came off in a major way in two runs in June (York and Newmarket); given a nine-week break after the Newmarket run and she bounced back with a good second at Carlisle six weeks ago (6f, soft); still has potential and she won her only AW run (Tapeta on debut); interesting. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 7 (3) |
29th Aug 2024 Good To Soft 0m 5f 182y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Won Newcastle maiden (7f) and Pontefract novice (6f, soft) on first two starts; hasn't run as well last couple of outings, but quite interesting back from a break. |
20/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 15-242 D BF
Last run: 99 days
W: 9st 11lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 81
Recorded seller/novice wins as a 2yo; close second (off 2lb lower) in two of his three handicaps attempts this term, latest at Ripon (6f, soft) in May; threatening to win a race of this nature.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 6 (6) |
3rd Oct 2024 Heavy 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Lightly raced 3yo whose two wins came on good to firm but he acts on soft and was only just touched off at Ripon (6f) when last seen in June; needs something special to cope with some mudlovers back from a break. |
10/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 401670 C
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 75
Has done all his winning over 5f, most recently at Hamilton in August; well below form when making a belated return to 6f last time; not the percentage call.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 (4) |
5th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Only five ran when winning at Hamilton in August (5f, good to firm); not so good since and although he won't mind the ground, others bring more pressing claims. |
20/1 |
|
12th 12 (12) |
8th Sep 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Back up to 6f for first time since 2022 but he kept on well over 5.5f at Chester in July, and over 5f on heavy at Hamilton last time, and this trip is worth another go; won at Hamilton (5f) last month; not discounted. |
25/1 |
Abandoned
Form: -84404 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 4lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 72
Suited by ground softer than good; fourth in his three turf races (all on soft) this term, displaying consistency without reaching the peak form on which he's well treated; 8lb below last winning mark.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 7 (6) |
2nd Oct 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
On a lengthy losing sequence but he comes here in decent nick, fourth of 12 in 7f Carlisle handicap three weeks ago; likely to be on the premises again. |
10/1 |
|
4th 2 (12) |
11th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 6f 195y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
raced wide early, prominent |
14/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 4-7131 CD
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 0lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 68
More to prove on softer than good; game to win apprentice event over C&D (good to firm) last week, taking record for new yard to 2-4; upped further in grade but has a fighting chance off the same mark (avoids a penalty); 3lb higher in future.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 (9) |
5th Oct 2024 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Has done well for this yard since bought for 1,000gns in February and has won on all surfaces; further 3lb rise means he has another career-high mark to overcome but he may well be up to it. |
5/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 500380
Last run: 36 days
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 69
Raced mainly on good/firmer; novice win last September; inconsistent this season but had an excuse (irregular heartbeat) last time; has each-way hopes on his C&D effort in July.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 6 (5) |
21st Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 182y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Placed at Pontefract (6f) on penultimate start but failed to back up that effort in the same scenario latest, underlining his inconsistency; capable of being involved but not sure what to expect. |
12/1 |
|
8th 8 (1) |
7th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders |
6/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 884643
Last run: 11 days
W: 8st 10lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 64
Well suited by soft/good to soft; both wins at Doncaster; respectable third there last time and he's now 2lb lower; close second over C&D last October on sole Pontefract run; in the mix.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 16 (16) |
15th Sep 2024 Good 0m 6f 2y Class 4 |
8st 9lb |
towards rear |
14/1 |
|
4th 11 (4) |
17th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
8st 12lb |
C&D winner in April (soft); hasn't run as well since; best form on softer ground. |
25/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 001900 C
Last run: 13 days
W: 8st 10lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 64
Scored at this course (off just 1lb lower) in August but is no certainty to repeat that form, having proved far from consistent this term; not solid, for all that he returns to Pontefract.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 12 (3) |
3rd Oct 2024 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
8st 12lb |
Three 6f wins last season and he scored over 5f at Pontefract this August; however, he's been below par on his three runs since. |
20/1 |
|
11th 6 (2) |
13th Sep 2024 Soft 0m 6f 17y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Exploited his drop in the weights when coming from off the pace in a 5f handicap at Pontefract last month; not ideally drawn in either start since and he's fared better in that department today; shortlisted. |
6/1 |
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Non-runners
Origintrail, Infinity Blue
Verdict
Off an attractive mark returned to Pontefract, WEN MOON (nap) is particularly interesting. Origintrail, for the same connections, may complete the forecast granted a good start. Slow ground would present a question mark for Fiscal Policy, who otherwise has a major chance. A few others also have possibilities.[Steve Boow]
Selections
The Guardian:
Fiscal PolicyD Express:
The Good BiscuitThe Times:
Thursday's ChildSPOTLIGHT:
Wen MoonThe Sun:
The Good BiscuitThe Star:
Thursday's ChildDaily Mail:
Fiscal PolicyDaily Mirror:
Fiscal PolicyDaily Record:
Fiscal PolicyRP RATINGS:
Wen Moon