Pontefract Races & Results Tomform Monday 22nd April 2024
There were 44 Races on Monday 22nd April 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 6 races at Ffos Las, 8 races at Hexham, 8 races at Kempton, 8 races at Pontefract, 8 races at Windsor, 6 races at Tramore, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Monday 22nd April 2024
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
(12) Hot To Dot 16/1, Foaled February 17. 10,000 gns yearling, Massaat filly. Dam 6f winner. First foal; dam 6f winner (RPR 70); trainer operating at a healthy strike-rate this year.
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2nd (11) (40/1 +60%) Harswell Dandy
40
40/1(+60%)
(11) Harswell Dandy 40/1, Foaled April 17. 16,000 gns yearling, Dandy Man filly. Dam, ran once at 2 yrs, closely related to smart 5f/6f winner Zebedee out of useful 1¼m winner Cozy Maria. 16,000gns yearling; dam from talented family; may be one for further down the line.
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3rd (3) (9/1 +44%) Eighteen Fourteen
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9/1(+44%)
(3) Eighteen Fourteen 9/1, (Production):32,000Y: sixth foal: half-brother to 5f-1m winner Annie's Song (by Camacho) and 11f winner Hopespringseternal (by Harzand): dam twice-raced half-sister to very smart 6f winner Golden Horde. 32,000gns yearling; half-brother to two winners; likely to improve for this debut outing.
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4th (10) (7/2 -56%) Theatrically
3.5
7/2(-56%)
(10) Theatrically 7/2, Promising type. Fourth of 8 in minor event at Kempton (5f, 7/2) 12 days ago. Open to progress, and respected. Has shown promise on both starts; sets a fair form standard and holds strong claims.
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5th (8) (11/2 +21%) Pastoral Way
5.5
11/2(+21%)
(8) Pastoral Way 11/2, Foaled February 17. 11,000 gns yearling, Pastoral Pursuits colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful 7f/1m winner Ozymandis and 5f winner Spring Bloom. Dam 5f winner (including at 2 yrs). One to note. There's potential in his pedigree and he's in good hands; betting may guide on debut.
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6th (2) (16/1 +60%) Beauhaather
16
16/1(+60%)
(2) Beauhaather 16/1, Foaled April 17. 22,000 gns yearling, Mohaather gelding. Half-brother to 11.6f/1½m winner Overactive. Dam, lightly raced, closely related to very smart winner up to 2m Dashing Willoughby. One of two for yard and a market check is advised, but this newcomer isn't bred to sprint.
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7th (7) (10/1 +50%) Law Degree
10
10/1(+50%)
(7) Law Degree 10/1, Foaled April 3. €16,000 foal, €6,500 yearling, Inns of Court gelding. Closely related to 6f/7f winner Midnight Fire. Dam unraced, closely related to useful 2-y-o 6f winner Adorn. Fourth of 7 in maiden at Thirsk (5f, heavy, 100/1) on debut 13 days ago. Only 4th of seven on recent debut but no surprise if he's more competitive this afternoon.
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8th (5) (6/1 -140%) Inshad
6
6/1(-140%)
(5) Inshad 6/1, Foaled February 18. €15,000 foal, £31,000 yearling, Gregorian colt. Half-brother to numerous winners, including useful 7f-1m winner Hotsy Totsy and useful winner up to 1m Staintondale Lass. Dam 5f-8.5f winner. Interesting newcomer. Newcomer; half-brother to ten winners; good Newmarket trainer is 3-9 with 2yos here.
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9th (4) (25/1 -56%) I'm Next
25
25/1(-56%)
(4) I'm Next 25/1, Foaled May 14. 15,000 gns foal, Ardad colt. Half-brother to winner up to 1¼m Estepona Sun. Dam unraced. Half-brother to 7f 2yo/1m2f winner (RPR 89); trainer's 2yos usually need their first runs.
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10th (1) (5/2 +58%) Almanjoor
2.5
5/2(+58%)
(1) Almanjoor 5/2, Foaled March 12. €23,000 foal, £36,000 yearling, Sands of Mali colt. Dam, 6f winner, half-sister to useful 1m-11f winner Eftiraath. Dam 6f winner; represents powerful northern yard and could play a leading role on debut.
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11th (9) (80/1 -60%) Sangatien
80
80/1(-60%)
(9) Sangatien 80/1, Foaled March 19. Washington Dc gelding. Half-brother to 7f winner Little Edi. Half-brother to 7f winner Little Edi (including 2yo; RPR 82); check the betting on debut.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content,
13:52 Pontefract Stakes (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
George Scott and Billy Loughnane teamed up to produce the winner of this corresponding race last year and they can repeat the feat with the handily-drawn INSHAD, an early foal who appeals as a likely type for a race of this nature. An entrant for York's Premier Yearling Stakes in the summer, the selection would enhance his chance of a run by getting off the mark at the first attempt here. Theatrically and Law Degree set a modest level from those with experience, so fellow newcomer Eighteen Fourteen may be the biggest threat to the selection.
THEATRICALLY has shaped well both starts, including in the Brocklesby, and should be up to winning one of these. Before market clues, Inshad and Pastoral Ways look the pick of the newcomers on paper.
This could go to the newcomer INSHAD, whose trainer George Boughey is 3-9 at Pontefract with 2yos. Theatrically is a danger.
(9) Blufferonthebus 6/1, Displayed some promise in maidens at up to 6f as a juvenile and ran best race despite not being seen to best effect when fourth of 9 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) on return 37 days ago. Possible she can do better again with that under her belt. Denied clear run when fourth at Southwell on reappearance and could have a part to play.
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2nd (2) (4/1 -14%) Test Of Love
4
4/1(-14%)
(2) Test Of Love 4/1, Son of Time Test who showed definite signs of promise in trio of quick-fire runs in AW novice events at up to 7f last summer. Gelded ahead of this return and highly likely there's a good deal more to come now handicapping for his very shrewd yard. Three runs last summer; gelded since; handicap debut; there's potential in his pedigree.
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3rd (3) (5/1 -11%) Macarone
5
5/1(-11%)
(3) Macarone 5/1, Improved for switch to handicaps during second half of last year, making it 2 wins from last 3 starts when winning 11-runner nursery at Newcastle (5f) in October. Does need to prove himself as effective at this longer trip on return, however. Won two 5f nurseries last season; faded on sole attempt at 6f but he's not ruled out.
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4th (1) (25/1 -108%) Vanity Pays
25
25/1(-108%)
(1) Vanity Pays 25/1, Blinkered for 1st time, last of 8 in handicap (11/1) at Lingfield (6f, AW) 77 days ago, ridden under 3f out and soon beaten. Return to turf (best efforts on soft/heavy) needs to have a positive effect now with cheekpieces back on. Her mark continues to fall but form has gone the wrong way and she's now 0-11.
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5th (7) (6/1 +50%) Coin Power
6
6/1(+50%)
(7) Coin Power 6/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 40/1, ran to a similar level as previously when sixth of 12 in maiden on qualifying run at Beverley (5f, good) in July. Step back up in trip promises to suit on return now handicapping/having been gelded. Market should guide. Only sixth in his three 2yo runs but he's well bred and goes handicapping off modest mark.
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6th (4) (5/2 +44%) Cassanos Lad
2.5
5/2(+44%)
(4) Cassanos Lad 5/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Visored for 1st time, ran well under change of tactics when third of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 12/1) 54 days ago. Cheekpieces go on for turf debut and he's worth a check in the betting for positive vibes. Showed zest when third on handicap debut (AW); could be thereabouts if taking to turf.
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7th (5) (25/1 -108%) Desert Raider
25
25/1(-108%)
(5) Desert Raider 25/1, Latest win at Lingfield in January. 12/1, respectable fourth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (8f) 14 days ago, no extra final 1f. Eased 1 lb since and not discounted dropping back down in trip. Has shown pace over 1m (AW) the last twice and today's drop to a sprint trip is worth a go.
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8th (6) (10/1 +9%) Dc Flyer
10
10/1(+9%)
(6) Dc Flyer 10/1, Found some improvement ridden more positively when successful on nursery debut at Hamilton (6f) in July. Rather disappointing he couldn't build on that in 2 starts thereafter and he needs to hit the ground running back from 6 months off. Soundly beaten last autumn on final two starts but a break may have helped; won in July.
14:22 Pontefract Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Craig Lidster has a couple of solid chances with his Blufferonthebus and MACARONE open to progression now they are back on turf. The former creeps in at the bottom of the handicap and is dangerous to underestimate with in-form rider Sam James booked. However, Franny Norton got a good tune out of Macarone as he took over in the saddle when the gelding won at Newcastle last October and, back on turf off just 5lb higher, another bold showing is expected. Dc Flyer is the pick of the rest.
TEST OF LOVE displayed definite signs of promise without looking anything like the finished article in a trio of starts as a juvenile and, gelded ahead of this return, he's just the type to take off now handicapping for his very shrewd stable. Desert Raider and Blufferonthebus are others to consider, whilst Coin Power is another handicap debutant to keep an eye on.
The Sir Mark Prescott-trained TEST OF LOVE returns to action having been gelded and his pedigree provides hope he'll improve,
(1) Bolster 13/2, Landed first 2 starts in novice company 8 months apart and ran with credit without being seen to best effect when tenth in Royal Ascot Group 3 last June. Below best at Newmarket a month later but he remains low mileage ahead of this return for new stable. Very lightly raced 4yo; well beaten on handicap debut when last seen but retains potential.
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2nd (5) (6/1 +0%) Lightening Company
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6/1(+0%)
(5) Lightening Company 6/1, Took this race 12 months ago from a 2 lb lower mark and he ran well on back of 6 months off when third of 10 in handicap at Doncaster (10.2f, soft) 29 days ago, a slow start not helping his cause. That should have teed him up nicely ahead of this. Won this last year and reappeared with good third at Doncaster; could be bang there.
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3rd (9) (13/8 +28%) Esmeray
1.625
13/8(+28%)
(9) Esmeray 13/8, Sea The Moon filly who displayed race-by-race progress in novice/maidens, off the mark at Ffos Las (10f, soft) in August. Shaped better than bare result when third on handicap debut at Newbury (12f, heavy) a month later and she's very much one to be interested in on return. Very lightly raced and brings potential to 4yo campaign, especially now back down to 1m2f.
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4th (7) (17/2 +6%) Baryshnikov
8.5
17/2(+6%)
(7) Baryshnikov 17/2, C&D winner who comes here on a long losing run but he ran respectably on the back of 5 months off when fourth of 10 in handicap at Doncaster (10.2f, soft, 12/1) 29 days ago. Has won on his second start of the campaign for 2 of last 3 years and not dismissed from a good mark. On 17-race losing sequence but has a good record here and he made encouraging reappearance.
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5th (6) (6/1 +25%) Toshizou
6
6/1(+25%)
(6) Toshizou 6/1, Eighteen runs since last win in 2020 but stripped fitter for his reappearance when third of 7 in handicap (18/1) at Newcastle (10.2f) 14 days ago, running on. Forecast conditions will hold no fears for all losing run tempers enthusiasm. Proving hard to win with but ran well at Newcastle recently and might not be far away.
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6th (4) (15/2 -67%) Forceful Speed
7.5
15/2(-67%)
(4) Forceful Speed 15/2, Steady improver as a 3-y-o who completed hat-trick at Epsom (12f) in October. May of found race coming too soon when fourth at Leicester (10f) 9 days later but he could yet resume progress now embarking on his 4-y-o campaign. Progressive last year; open to further improvement this term and he's 2-2 here (both C&D).
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7th (8) (16/1 +11%) Thundering
16
16/1(+11%)
(8) Thundering 16/1, Took advantage of much-reduced mark at Ayr (10f) in September. Finished midfield in Cambridgeshire next start and caught the eye when fifth of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (10f) on final start in November. Returns just 1 lb above last winning mark. Inconsistent last year but won in September and reappears with trainer among the winners.
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8th (2) (33/1 +0%) Lord Protector
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33/1(+0%)
(2) Lord Protector 33/1, Bolstered his good record at Sandown (10f) in July but seemed anchored by small rise in weights thereafter and well held on yard debut at York (10.2f) in October. Probably best watched on return/following wind surgery. Disappointing end to last season but reappears having had wind op; not discounted.
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9th (3) (33/1 +0%) Euchen Glen
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33/1(+0%)
(3) Euchen Glen 33/1, Veteran who typically gave his running in a host of big-field handicaps last summer. Shaped as if amiss back from 4 months off when last of 10 in handicap at Doncaster (10.2f, soft, 22/1) 29 days ago and he's probably more effective over further nowadays. 11yo who was tailed off on reappearance, but may have needed it; down to a handy mark.
14:52 Pontefract Handicap (Class 2) 10f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
Running off just 2lb higher than when winning this race last year, LIGHTENING COMPANY is an appealing option on the back of his respectable return off this mark to action at Doncaster last month. However, there are dangers aplenty, not least Baryshnikov, who was only a neck behind the selection at Town Moor and has been eased 1lb for that effort. Esmeray also has to be feared given she is still of low mileage and may benefit from dropping back to this trip for her seasonal debut.
Steadily progressive in novice/maidens, ESMERAY shaped better than the bare result when third on handicap debut at Newbury when last seen in September, making her effort earlier than ideal. Appealing as being on a handy mark, she looks a big player on return. Last year's winner Lightening Company and Forceful Speed are others to consider, with Baryshnikov another in the mix.
Preference is for BARYSHNIKOV, who has a good record here and reappeared with a promising performance at Doncaster.
(2) On The River 11/4, Enjoyed an excellent first season with this yard in 2023, winning 4 times, including this race on his reappearance last spring. Possibly in need of his respective return her 3 weeks ago and feasible to expect a better showing with that under his belt. Won four times last April-July, including this race; edging back down the weights.
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2nd (8) (13/2 +13%) Golden Melody
6.5
13/2(+13%)
(8) Golden Melody 13/2, Winless last term but posted plenty of creditable efforts, good third of 16 in a C&D handicap on final start in October. Conditions will hold no fears on seasonal bow and this the lowest she's been in the weights for some time. 0-15 last year but placed on several occasions & can go well fresh; might not be far away.
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3rd (7) (10/1 -43%) Arkenstaar
10
10/1(-43%)
(7) Arkenstaar 10/1, Three wins from 11 runs last year. Career best when winning 7-runner handicap at Hamilton (8.3f, soft, 4/1) in October, staying on to lead final strides. Nudged up 2 lb and of interest on his return to action. Won at Hamilton when last seen and ran well first time up last term; possible player.
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4th (9) (16/1 +36%) Dandy's Angel
16
16/1(+36%)
(9) Dandy's Angel 16/1, Notched her fifth victory of 2023 at Beverley (10f, heavy) in September, just holding on in a strongly-run affair. Well below best at Chester (10.3f) final start later that month and present mark demands that bit more on return to action. Beverley specialist but has also shown promise here; ran well on last year's reappearance.
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5th (5) (50/1 -25%) First Dynasty
50
50/1(-25%)
(5) First Dynasty 50/1, AW novice winner early last year but largely underwhelming efforts since, including in 3 starts for this yard, sixth of 12 making turf debut in a C&D handicap 3 weeks ago. Hooded for 1st time. On a reduced mark and the first-time hood may help, but a major turnaround is needed.
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6th (1) (2/1 +11%) Perseverants
2
2/1(+11%)
(1) Perseverants 2/1, Returned to turf with a good second at Doncaster (7f, soft) in March and confirmed promise of that run when running out a convincing winner from the front at Windsor (8.1f) 7 days ago. No surprise to see him out under a penalty and big shout again. Easily made all at Windsor last Monday and is well treated under a 5lb penalty.
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7th (6) (6/1 +70%) Dogged
6
6/1(+70%)
(6) Dogged 6/1, Successful 4 times in apprentice/amateur riders' handicaps last year but below best on final start at Redcar (10f) in October. Possible he'll strip fitter for this first start for 6 months. Won four times last April-August; campaign ended tamely but a break may have helped.
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8th (3) (18/1 -80%) Paris Lights
18
18/1(-80%)
(3) Paris Lights 18/1, Left a poor run over hurdles behind when fourth at Newcastle (1m) last month and best not judged too harshly on his subsequent run back there 4 weeks ago. However, others appeal more for win purposes back on turf despite sliding mark. Fair fourth last month (1m, AW) then didn't see out 1m2f last time; each-way possible.
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9th (4) (20/1 -67%) Man Of A'an
20
20/1(-67%)
(4) Man Of A'an 20/1, Lightly-raced gelding. Off 9 months and 12/1, first run since leaving Harry Eustace cheaply when last of 7 in handicap at Newcastle (8f) 35 days ago, weakening from 2f out. Needs to leave that well behind to figure. Lightly raced 4yo; lost action on stable debut; something to prove regarding current form.
15:22 Pontefract Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Having struck the woodwork at Doncaster in March, Perseverants made no mistake when recording a commanding victory at Windsor last Monday. Scott Dixon's charge merits respect under the penalty, but a chance is taken on ON THE RIVER. The Heeraat gelding made significant progress last year, but was too keen to do himself just over C&D on his return 20 days ago. A 1lb ease in the ratings means he is now 1lb lower than when successful at Beverley last July, and it would come as no surprise were he to bounce back. Golden Melody is also noted.
Successful on his respective return over C&D 12 months ago, ON THE RIVER shaped as if needing the run this time around when fifth in a C&D handicap 3 weeks ago. Expected to take a step forward from that run, he's dropped 1 lb below his last winning mark and could well be worth chancing to come out on top. Perseverants comes here in fine form and should play a big part again, with Arkenstaar another to consider on return to action.
This revolves around PERSEVERANTS (nap), who readily made all at Windsor last week and could be difficult to reel in under a penalty.
(9) Do I Dream 5/4, C&D winner who confirmed promise of her C&D second when winning 9-runner handicap at Ripon (8f, heavy, 9/4) 4 days ago, edging ahead final 50 yds. Goes unpenalised for that success and well worth considering in present groove. Avoids a penalty for her Ripon success; dual C&D winner; leading contender.
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2nd (3) (8/1 -7%) Harswell Duke
8
8/1(-7%)
(3) Harswell Duke 8/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 10/1, fared better than of late when respectable third of 12 in handicap at this C&D (heavy) 20 days ago, plugging on. One to bear in mind from his much-reduced mark. Promising step back in right direction over C&D three weeks ago; in the mix.
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3rd (8) (22/1 +12%) Fiftyshadesaresdev
22
22/1(+12%)
(8) Fiftyshadesaresdev 22/1, Fair maiden handicapper on the Flat who ran to a modest level in trio of hurdle runs last winter. Absent since finishing down the field in 9-runner C&D handicap last July and others appeal more despite career-low mark. Maiden; absent since finishing lame in C&D event last July.
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4th (5) (3/1 +40%) Highfield Viking
3
3/1(+40%)
(5) Highfield Viking 3/1, Showed benefit of his reappearance run (also blinkered) when winning 14-runner handicap at Thirsk (7f, heavy, 8/1) 13 days ago. Merits consideration with the distinct possibility of more to come. Took well to first-time blinkers at Thirsk; possibilities in the retained blinds.
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5th (6) (66/1 -164%) Farhhfromforgotten
66
66/1(-164%)
(6) Farhhfromforgotten 66/1, First run since leaving K. R. Burke when seventh of 8 in handicap at Hamilton (9.2f, good to soft, 28/1) in September, slowly away and always behind. Needs to hit the ground running back from 7 months off. Absent since a heavy defeat seven months ago (stable debut).
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6th (7) (28/1 -12%) My Honey B
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28/1(-12%)
(7) My Honey B 28/1, Rattled off a hat-trick at Nottingham (8.3f) in August and not disgraced when fourth at Thirsk (1m) next time. Below best final 2 starts but slipped back down to last winning mark ahead of return and she's no forlorn hope. Lacks recent match practice and has done all her winning in Class 6.
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7th (1) (7/1 -75%) Lerwick
7
7/1(-75%)
(1) Lerwick 7/1, Improved when opening his account over C&D in July and made frame next 2 starts, creditable third of 12 in handicap at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) when last seen in August. Yard have made a good start to the campaign and he's respected on return. Won over C&D last summer; has low mileage and may improve further this season.
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8th (4) (22/1 -120%) Mount King
22
22/1(-120%)
(4) Mount King 22/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in October. Bit below form fifth of 15 in handicap (10/1) at Newmarket (8f, soft) in November, weakening final 1f. Possible this run will bring him on following 171 days off. Scored over C&D in October; heed the market signals on reappearance.
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9th (2) (12/1 -9%) Dumfries
12
12/1(-9%)
(2) Dumfries 12/1, 9/1, first run since leaving Marcus Tregoning when creditable fifth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 33 days ago, pulling hard and weakening last ½f. That run ought to have brought him on and eased 1 lb ahead of this. May settle better and improve with Southwell reappearance under his belt.
15:55 Pontefract Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Considering that HARSWELL DUKE was unable to adopt his usual prominent position over C&D last time out, it was to his credit that he was able to reach the frame. Although there are a few that could challenge him today, the six-year-old has the most advantageous draw and looks set to mount a stern challenge from a competitive handicap mark. Highfield Viking kept on well when victorious over 7f at Thirsk last time out so he is interesting now sent over the mile, while Lerwick is also noted.
DO I DREAM confirmed the promise of her C&D second when resuming winning ways at Ripon 4 days ago and, unpenalised for that success, she looks to hold sound claims of going in again for her in-form yard. Fellow last-time-out winner Highfield Viking is a big threat and along with Lerwick, heads up the dangers.
In-form mare DO I DREAM is taken to follow up her Ripon success. Harswell Duke and Lerwick complete the shortlist.
(8) Tarbat Ness 5/2, Blinkered for 1st time, creditable sixth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (16.6f, 15/2) on return 20 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Ran well in this last year when again taking a keen hold and big effort could be on the way under De Sousa. Third in this race last year and recent AW comeback could have put him spot on for today.
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(6) (11/2 -10%) Ney
5.5
11/2(-10%)
(6) Ney 11/2, Winner at Southwell in February. Creditable third of 12 in handicap (11/8) at Southwell (16.5f) 32 days ago. Significantly up in trip and a player if he stays. Soft-ground hurdle winner who has been in good form over 2m on AW; possible contender.
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(3) (7/1 -17%) Show No Fear
7
7/1(-17%)
(3) Show No Fear 7/1, Winner at Newcastle in January. Off 91 days. Significantly up in trip. Worth a look back from a break. Third quick run in a row when below par in January; in good form previously; chance.
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(1) (15/2 -25%) Cold Henry
7.5
15/2(-25%)
(1) Cold Henry 15/2, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Sixth of 8 in handicap at Southwell (16.5f, 10/1) 77 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Gone well in a couple of these races. Positive performances when tackling 2m2f at this course and he could be in the mix.
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(2) (8/1 -78%) Wannabe Brave
8
8/1(-78%)
(2) Wannabe Brave 8/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time in this code, eighth of 15 in novice hurdle at Huntingdon (19.6f, heavy, 80/1) 36 days ago. Fair on the Flat and one to note. Poor strike-rate but stamina looks an asset and he could be suited by today's test.
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(4) (14/1 +13%) Alchemystique
14
14/1(+13%)
(4) Alchemystique 14/1, Creditable sixth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f, 22/1) 34 days ago, left poorly placed. Significantly up in trip. On long losing run and has patchy profile, but stays 2m5f over hurdles and not discounted.
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(11) (14/1 -133%) Brickadank
14
14/1(-133%)
(11) Brickadank 14/1, Career best when winning 7-runner handicap chase at Market Rasen (17.2f, soft, 17/2) 33 days ago. Been in good form over fences and well worth considering for yard that does well in these races. Has won over fences the last twice, albeit at lowly level; basement mark for Flat return.
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(9) (20/1 -43%) Blenheim Lad
20
20/1(-43%)
(9) Blenheim Lad 20/1, First run since leaving Andrew Oliver when creditable sixth of 10 in handicap at Kempton (16f, 17/2) 86 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Ran okay when sixth on stable debut in January but now 0-9 and others appeal more.
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(7) (33/1 -136%) Gold Ring
33
33/1(-136%)
(7) Gold Ring 33/1, Had Tarbat Ness ½ length behind him in second when scoring over 2m at Redcar this time last year. Little impact since (over hurdles this year). Won at Redcar last April and can't be written off, but he has a very patchy profile.
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(10) (35/1 -6%) Quiet Thunder
35
35/1(-6%)
(10) Quiet Thunder 35/1, 28/1 and blinkers on for 1st time in this code, fourth of 7 in handicap at Southwell (16.5f) 13 days ago. Has work to do. Has run well at up to 3m1f over hurdles but soundly beaten back on the Flat last time.
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(5) (66/1 -164%) Lough Salt
66
66/1(-164%)
(5) Lough Salt 66/1, Fair jumper at best. Lightly-raced on Flat, unraced in sphere since 2020. Veteran can only be watched. Stays well over fences but this 13yo may be best watched on a very rare Flat outing.
16:25 Pontefract Handicap (Class 6) 22f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
The consistent Ney deserves to feature amongst those prominent on the shortlist, but TARBAT NESS could be worth siding with. Third in this from a 4lb lower mark 12 months ago, he represents a stable that won this in 2022 and he is likely to improve on last month's Wolverhampton return. The booking of Silvestre De Sousa is also notable, while Cold Henry is most appealing of the remainder.
TARBAT NESS should have come on for his Wolverhampton return and is very interesting under Silvestre De Sousa. Brickadank has won his last two over fences and has to be respected. Ney and Wannabe Brave are also in the mix.
Last year's third TARBAT NESS can improve for his recent reappearance outing on AW and come out on top. Brickadank is a danger.
(3) Heartwarmer 2/1, Promising type. Won 11-runner minor event at Newcastle (6f, 17/2) on debut in December. Likely to progress with that run under his belt and a bold show is anticipated. Scored at Newcastle on sole 2yo start; open to major progress; respected.
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(6) (2/1 +60%) Lordsbridge Flyer
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(6) Lordsbridge Flyer 2/1, Twice-raced maiden. 5/1, last of 3 in minor event at Leicester (6f, heavy). Off 6 months and she will find easier opportunities than this. Showed ability in 6f races on soft ground last autumn; leading contender.
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(5) (13/2 +28%) Dee's Girl
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(5) Dee's Girl 13/2, €22,000 foal, £60,000 yearling. Half-sister to 3 winners, including useful 6f winner Zaman Jemil and 2-y-o 7f winner Pink Sunrise. Will be of interest if the market vibes are positive. £60,000 yearling; Dandy man half-sister to three winners.
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(2) (8/1 -33%) Thursday's Child
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(2) Thursday's Child 8/1, 66/1, won 8-runner maiden at Newcastle (7.1f) on debut 45 days ago, always holding on. The form looks decent (the second has won since) and she's a live each-way player with improvement on the cards. Belied her 66-1 odds with neck win at Newcastle on debut; this is harder.
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(4) (17/2 +39%) Beauty Appeal
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(4) Beauty Appeal 17/2, Once-raced maiden. Ninth of 11 in maiden (9/2) at Newcastle (6f) on debut. Off 172 days and it's easy enough to elsewhere. Down the field in sole 2yo start but should be capable of better.
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(1) (11/1 -38%) Nammos
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(1) Nammos 11/1, Fair filly. Good second of 11 in handicap (11/1) at Southwell (6.1f). Off 115 days ahead of this debut for new yard and and she may find one or two too good. Lightly raced 4yo who has a record of 222 over 6f; debut for new stable.
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(8) (25/1 +0%) Mostar Dreams
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(8) Mostar Dreams 25/1, €52,000 foal, 45,000 gns yearling. Half-sister to winner up to 6.5f Habshan andher Dam unraced half-sister to smart 7f-1¼m winner Hosier. Will only be of interest on debut if notably strong in the betting. 45,000gns yearling by Saxon Warrior; market should guide.
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(7) (50/1 +50%) Mambha
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(7) Mambha 50/1, Twice-raced maiden. Eighth of 9 in minor event at Newcastle (5f, 150/1) 6 days ago. Readily passed over. Plenty to find on the figures; handicaps more suitable shortly.
17:00 Pontefract Stakes (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
HEARTWARMER boasts a smart pedigree and made a winning start to her career at Newcastle in December. That form arguably sets the standard and George Boughey's filly could prove tough to beat, despite being drawn wide in stall nine. Lordsbridge Flyer is capable of building on his two juvenile efforts, while Thursday's Child and Nammos are others worth a second look.
HEARTWARMER and Thursday's Child both looked promising when making winning debuts at Newcastle, particularly the former who put in good late work when landing a 6f novice at that track. George Boughey's charge is taken to see off Thursday's Child, with newcomer Dee's Girl most interesting of the remainder.
The chief form contender is LORDSBRIDGE FLYER. Promising Heartwarmer is feared most.
(4) Trilby 11/4, Career best when winning 10-runner handicap (9/2) at Catterick (6f, heavy) 19 days ago. 2 lb nudge fair enough and he has to enter calculations. Cosy success at Catterick on reappearance; major contender up just 2lb.
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(7) (10/3 +26%) Showalong
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(7) Showalong 10/3, 17/2, below form fourth of 13 in handicap at Thirsk (5f, heavy) 13 days ago. Down amother 2 lb and he's a live candidate with conditions no problem. Runner-up off 5lb higher in this race last year; enters calculations.
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(6) (7/2 +36%) Herakles
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(6) Herakles 7/2, Latest win at Newcastle in January. 4/1, good second of 11 in handicap at the same course (5f) 14 days ago. Opposable back on turf. Inconsistent; not certain to transfer latest AW effort back to turf.
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(1) (7/2 +0%) Sound Reason
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(1) Sound Reason 7/2, 11/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, tenth of 13 in handicap at Newmarket (5f, soft), left poorly placed. Off 171 days. Has slipped to an attractive mark and he's one to note in the betting. Record of 5-27 for Kevin Ryan; good chance on best form; stable debut.
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(5) (10/1 +0%) Alafdhal
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(5) Alafdhal 10/1, Latest win at Kempton in February. Good second of 9 in handicap at Bath (5f, heavy, 16/1) 15 days ago. Clearly in good nick but his strike rate on turf is very modest (1-16). Should remain competitive provided his Bath effort is backed up.
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(8) (16/1 -45%) Hardy Angel
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(8) Hardy Angel 16/1, Seventh of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (5f, 15/2) when last seen in November. Yard saddles a more appealing candidate in Showalong. Record of 2-3 over 5f on turf; may have more to offer; interesting.
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(2) (20/1 -100%) Speedacus
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20/1(-100%)
(2) Speedacus 20/1, Three wins from 14 runs last year. 50/1, last of 10 in handicap at Yarmouth (5.2f, good to firm) 9 days ago. Every chance if back to best but there's no real reason to anticipate a revival on this occasion. Best watched unless the market suggests a revival is expected.
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(9) (66/1 -65%) Bingley Crocker
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(9) Bingley Crocker 66/1, 80/1, fifth of 9 in handicap at Catterick (5f, heavy) 19 days ago. Can only be watched at present The only maiden in this field and has weak claims on recent form.
17:30 Pontefract Handicap (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
TRILBY built on his promising runs at the back end of last season when gaining a first victory at Catterick earlier in the month. A 2lb rise may not be enough to stop the four-year-old from backing that success up. Huddle Up refused to race at Thirsk on Saturday but did shape well on his return at Doncaster before that and the stiffer finish here is unlikely to be an inconvenience. Alafdhal, Herakles and Hardy Angel complete the shortlist.
SHOWALONG is now 5 lb lower than for his Nottingham success last spring and he has shown enough in 2 starts since returning to action last month to suggest that his turn could again be near. Huddle Up will be a threat if reproducing form akin to his reappearance effort at Doncaster and he is next on the list ahead of Sound Reason and Trilby.
Tim Easterby holds an interesting hand with SHOWALONG and Hardy Angel. Third choice is Trilby.
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