Pontefract Races & Results Tomform Wednesday 3rd May 2023

There were 44 Races on Wednesday 3rd May 2023 across 6 meetings. There was 8 races at Pontefract, 7 races at Wolverhampton, 7 races at Ascot, 8 races at Gowran Park, 7 races at Kempton, 7 races at Brighton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Wednesday 3rd May 2023

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

13:40 Pontefract Handicap (Class 5) 5f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
(2) Huddle Up (3.5/1 -27%)
Huddle Up

3.5/1(-27%)
(2) Huddle Up 3.5/1, Didn't really get going for this yard in 2022 but much more like it when second of 11 on 6f Thirsk reapperance 11 days ago. Big player if in similar form.
Ex-Irish; sound form on stable debut when second at Thirsk (6f, soft); good claims.
1
1st (4) Reigning Profit (1.75/1 +13%)
Reigning Profit

1.75/1(+13%)
(4) Reigning Profit 1.75/1, Career best when a dominant all-the-way winner over C&D last Monday. A 5 lb penalty doesn't look enough to stop him if showing up in similar form.
Good winner over C&D last week (good to soft) and should go well under penalty.
2
2nd (8) Mews House (11/1 -38%)
Mews House

11/1(-38%)
(8) Mews House 11/1, C&D winner. Creditable in-frame efforts in AW handicaps in recent months. Ought to be in the shake-up back on turf.
Creditable runs on the AW this year; just as effective on turf; one with a chance.
3
3rd (7) Ben Macdui (11/1 +8%)
Ben Macdui

11/1(+8%)
(7) Ben Macdui 11/1, 16/1, first run since leaving Kevin Ryan when seventh of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 33 days ago. May strip fitter for the run and he's starting to look well handicapped.
Only turf win was on debut as a juvenile; fair run on stable debut but others stronger.
4
4th (6) Indian Sounds (16/1 -33%)
Indian Sounds

16/1(-33%)
(6) Indian Sounds 16/1, Twenty four runs since last win in 2020. 11/1, ninth of 10 in handicap at Doncaster (5f, heavy) 31 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
Losing run now 24 and well beaten on reappearance; best on fast ground; plenty to prove.
5th
5th (1) Ernest Rutherford (18/1 -13%)
Ernest Rutherford

18/1(-13%)
(1) Ernest Rutherford 18/1, Lightly-raced winner in Ireland for Michael O'Callaghan. Off 11 months, no short-term promise when mid-field in a big-field spring at Beverley on yard debut 14 days ago. Best watched.
Ex-Irish; didn't show a great deal on first run for present yard (80-1); more needed.
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6th (5) Muker (4.5/1 +78%)
Muker

4.5/1(+78%)
(5) Muker 4.5/1, Useful earlier in career but has struggled lately, including finishing well behind the reopposing Huddle Up on his recent Thirsk reappearance for a new yard.
Smart juvenile but has regressed; has plenty to find with Huddle Up on recent Thirsk form.
7th
7th (3) Motawaazy (7/1 -56%)
Motawaazy

7/1(-56%)
(3) Motawaazy 7/1, Course winner. Seven wins from 27 Flat runs. 9/2, respectable second of 7 in handicap at Catterick (6f, soft) 7 days ago.
Course winner over 6f in 2021; effective at this trip and good run last week; a possible.
LTO Selection:

13:40 Pontefract Handicap (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Based on the summary, the horses that have the best chance of finishing in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd are: 1. 1.75/1 (4) REIGNING PROFIT 2. 3.5/1 (2) HUDDLE UP 3. 7/1 (3) MOTAWAAZY

REIGNING PROFIT proved a different proposition when making all over C&D last week and Ruth Carr's sprinter should take all the beating again, despite being saddled with a 5lb penalty. Huddle Up returned to action with a runner-up effort at Thirsk and is feared most off the same mark. Motawaazy also enters calculations having placed second at Catterick a week ago, with Mews House third at Lingfield on the same day and also considered.

REIGNING PROFIT was comfortably on top over C&D last week so a 5 lb penalty may not prevent him following up. Huddle Up got his career back on track with a promising reappearance second at Thirsk and is feared most ahead of Mews House, who arrives in form from AW.

After his good run at Thirsk on his seasonal debut HUDDLE UP is taken to win his first race for the Barron team.


14:15 Pontefract Stakes (Class 4) 5f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (7) World Of Darcy (4.5/1 +36%)
World Of Darcy

4.5/1(+36%)
(7) World Of Darcy 4.5/1, Foaled February 15. €42,000 Soldier's Call colt. Dam 6f winner. One of 2 runners from his good stable and the betting should help to separate them.
42,000euros yearling; first foal; dam 6f winner (RPR 81); stable runs two newcomers..
2
2nd (8) Dawn Charger (22/1 -10%)
Dawn Charger

22/1(-10%)
(8) Dawn Charger 22/1, Foaled February 20. €40,000 Soldier's Call filly. Half-sister to 7f-1m winner Sheer Bravado and useful 2-y-o 8.3f winner Serious Challenge. Dam unraced. Stablemate of World of Dary. Respected if the betting vibes are strong.
40,000euros yearling; third foal; half-sister Serious Challenge (8.5f 2yo; RPR 100)..
3
3rd (3) Classy Clarets (33/1 +18%)
Classy Clarets

33/1(+18%)
(3) Classy Clarets 33/1, 15/2, 11¾ lengths sixth of 9 to the reopposing Taygar in novice at Beverley (5f, good to soft) on debut 14 days ago, worst of draw. May do better.
Weak in the betting and only sixth behind Taygar at Beverley two weeks ago..
4
4th (5) Farah M (10/1 +64%)
Farah M

10/1(+64%)
(5) Farah M 10/1, Showed speed before fading on 5f Musselburgh debut 25 days ago. Well drawn to attack and might last longer this time.
Showed speed at Musselburgh but dropped away to finish seventh of the eight runners..
5th
5th (9) Chumbaa (9/1 -64%)
Chumbaa

9/1(-64%)
(9) Chumbaa 9/1, Modest form when third on both starst, beaten 4¾ lengths by Taygar at Beverley latterly.
No excuses from a prominent pitch when third behind Taygar at Beverley..
6th
6th (1) Taygar (0.8/1 +12%)
Taygar

0.8/1(+12%)
(1) Taygar 0.8/1, Overcame inexperience to make a winning debut at Beverley (5f) 14 days ago, well on top finish. Can be expected to improve and the one to beat.
Had three of these behind when making a successful debut at Beverley..
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7th (6) Whatwouldiknow (150/1 -88%)
Whatwouldiknow

150/1(-88%)
(6) Whatwouldiknow 150/1, 40/1, last of 9 in novice at Beverley (5f, good to soft) on debut 14 days ago, very slowly away and soon detached.
Went off 40-1 for his recent debut at Beverley and didn't show much in finishing last..
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8th (2) Angel Of England (6/1 -33%)
Angel Of England

6/1(-33%)
(2) Angel Of England 6/1, Foaled January 29. £24,000 Harry Angel colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 7f winner Bermuda and winner up to 8.4f Vetiver. Stable enjoying a good spring and it'll be interesting to see how this one goes in the betting.
£24,000 yearling; 3rd foal; half-brother to two useful winners at 7f-1m..
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9th (4) Dc Flyer (22/1 -10%)
Dc Flyer

22/1(-10%)
(4) Dc Flyer 22/1, Foaled January 25. £26,000 Washington Dc colt. Dam unraced half-sister to smart 5f-7f winner Silaah. From a good 2-y-o stable and a market move would make him of interest.
£26,000 yearling; first foal; dam unraced half-sister to useful winner Eastern Romance..
LTO Selection:

14:15 Pontefract Stakes (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Based on the summary, 0.8/1 (1) TAYGAR is the most likely to do well as it had a successful debut and is expected to improve. The horses that are predicted to finish in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd are 0.8/1 (1) TAYGAR, 10/1 (5) FARAH M, and 33/1 (3) CLASSY CLARETS. However, it is important to note that the betting and market moves can also impact the performance of the horses.

There was a lot to like about TAYGAR's debut triumph and she looks to have been found a good opportunity to keep her unbeaten record intact. World Of Darcy is the most intriguing of the newcomers and is a potential fly in the ointment, with any market support worth noting. Chumbaa was just under five lengths behind the selection at Beverley and she could finish closer now 7lb better off.

TAYGAR won nicely on her Beverley debut and could be up to defying a penalty unless the betting vibes are notably strong surrounding newcomers such as Dc Flyer or Karl Burke pair World of Darcy and Dawn Charger.

The newcomers need checking in the market but they may have their work cut out to deal with TAYGAR.


14:50 Pontefract Handicap (Class 5) 10f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (8) Masque Of Anarchy (6.5/1 +59%)
Masque Of Anarchy

6.5/1(+59%)
(8) Masque Of Anarchy 6.5/1, 13/2, creditable fifth of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 23 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up.
Three wins on turf last season and fair reappearance run on the AW; one to consider.
2
2nd (12) Beryl Burton (4.5/1 +18%)
Beryl Burton

4.5/1(+18%)
(12) Beryl Burton 4.5/1, 10/3, creditable second of 8 in handicap at Windsor (10f, heavy) 16 days ago, no match for winner. Needs a couple of these to falter.
Suited by 1m2f and enters calculations after finishing second at Windsor on reappearance.
3
3rd (10) Isle Of Wolves (10/1 -186%)
Isle Of Wolves

10/1(-186%)
(10) Isle Of Wolves 10/1, 16/5, creditable second of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f) 30 days ago, no match for winner. Can give a good account.
Last win was in 2019; plenty of good runs on AW in the winter and he couldn't be ruled out.
4
4th (7) Benadalid (8.5/1 +23%)
Benadalid

8.5/1(+23%)
(7) Benadalid 8.5/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2021. 10/1, creditable fourth of 13 in handicap at Redcar (10f, heavy) 16 days ago, nearest finish. Considered.
Hasn't won for nearly two years but in good form this season and not without a chance.
5th
5th (9) Snooze Lane (3.5/1 +30%)
Snooze Lane

3.5/1(+30%)
(9) Snooze Lane 3.5/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in March. 4/1, good third of 6 in handicap there (9.5f) 28 days ago, especially as not ideally placed. Player.
Dual AW winner at up to 9.5f in the winter; unexposed on turf; interesting contender.
6th
6th (5) Willard Creek (4.5/1 +68%)
Willard Creek

4.5/1(+68%)
(5) Willard Creek 4.5/1, 33/1, ninth of 16 in handicap at this course (8f, good to soft) 9 days ago, having hopeless task from position. Up in trip. Not dismissed.
Novice winner in June but rather disappointing in two handicaps since; a bit to prove.
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7th (4) Arch Moon (11/1 +0%)
Arch Moon

11/1(+0%)
(4) Arch Moon 11/1, 11/1, last of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f). Off 6 months and needs to hit the ground running.
6l winner off this mark in June; ran creditably after that; has won first time out; chance.
8th
8th (11) Just Hiss (50/1 -100%)
Just Hiss

50/1(-100%)
(11) Just Hiss 50/1, Not clear run when respectable fifth of 14 in handicap at Windsor (11.4f, good to soft, 12/1) 6 months ago. No forlorn hope on his return.
Suited by today's conditions and on a good mark; usually needs a run or two to hit form.
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9th (2) Ardbraccan (12/1 +0%)
Ardbraccan

12/1(+0%)
(2) Ardbraccan 12/1, Had wind op and tongue strap on for 1st time before creditable fourth of 7 in handicap at Brighton (9.9f, good) 11 days ago on yard bow. Can build on it now.
7f maiden winner in 2021; fair debut for present yard when 4th at Brighton; interesting.
10th
10th (6) Mythical (25/1 -56%)
Mythical

25/1(-56%)
(6) Mythical 25/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2019. Had wind op before fair fifth of 8 in handicap at Ripon (9.8f, soft) 13 days ago. Has work to do.
Mainly disappointing but there was a more encouraging run last month after wind surgery.
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11th (3) Ri Na Farraige (14/1 -133%)
Ri Na Farraige

14/1(-133%)
(3) Ri Na Farraige 14/1, Winner at Newcastle in February. Only sixth of 8 in handicap (11/2) at Newcastle (10.2f) 47 days ago. Not taken lightly if shrugging off latest effort.
Both wins have been on the AW, including over 1m2f in February; unexposed on turf.
12th
12th (1) Tahasun (33/1 -230%)
Tahasun

33/1(-230%)
(1) Tahasun 33/1, Latest win at Lingfield in November. Last of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW, 20/1), Off 132 days and needs to bounce back.
Both wins have been over 1m2f on the AW; not quite so effective in three turf runs.
LTO Selection:

14:50 Pontefract Handicap (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

1st - 4.5/1 (12) BERYL BURTON 2nd - 10/1 (10) ISLE OF WOLVES 3rd - 3.5/1 (9) SNOOZE LANE

ARDBRACCAN offered something to work with when not beaten far into fourth at Brighton on her debut for Mick Appleby, and she could take advantage of the inside draw if David Egan chooses to press on. Tahasun shouldn't be underestimated now returned to this level as she found a class 2 event beyond her at Lingfield in December. Benadalid has some solid form to his name of late and is another to consider in an open contest.

SNOOZE LANE arrives at the top of his game and wasn't seen to best effect when a good third at Wolverhampton last time so edges the vote in a very open-looking handicap. In-form pair Isle of Wolves and Masque of Anarchy appeal as the pick of the rest and can chase home Sarah Hollinshead's 4-y-o in that order.

In a tricky event the selection is MASQUE OF ANARCHY who is back on a good mark and whose stable is going well.


15:25 Pontefract Handicap (Class 4) 8f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (3) The Cookstown Cafu (3/1 -100%)
The Cookstown Cafu

3/1(-100%)
(3) The Cookstown Cafu 3/1, Arrives on the up and resumed with all-the-way win in 14-runner handicap at Redcar (7f, heavy) 23 days ago. This C&D winner rates a big player nudged up 2 lb.
Form figures of 121 since undergoing a breathing operation; made all at Redcar latest..
2
2nd (6) Strongbowe (6.5/1 +64%)
Strongbowe

6.5/1(+64%)
(6) Strongbowe 6.5/1, Below form seventh of 16 in handicap (16/1) at this C&D (good to soft) 9 days ago, slowly away. Others more persuasive.
Never better than mid-division here last week behind Vaccine..
3
3rd (5) Vaccine (2.5/1 +29%)
Vaccine

2.5/1(+29%)
(5) Vaccine 2.5/1, Good second of 16 in handicap (10/1) at this C&D (good to soft) 9 days ago, clear of rest. Cheekpieces back on. Looks competitive on form.
Found only one too good in a big field over C&D last week; fair chance off the same mark..
4
4th (8) Copper And Five (6.5/1 +24%)
Copper And Five

6.5/1(+24%)
(8) Copper And Five 6.5/1, Eighth of 9 in handicap (15/2) at Redcar (8f, heavy) 16 days ago. Twelve runs since last win in 2021.
Solid claims on his best form and is entitled to come on for his reappearance.
5th
5th (2) Western Stars (10/1 +0%)
Western Stars

10/1(+0%)
(2) Western Stars 10/1, C&D winner. Respectable fourth of 9 in handicap at Yarmouth (11.5f, good to soft, 18/1). Off 6 months. Back down in trip. Shortlisted.
C&D winner but signed off last year in lesser form; bit to prove on softer than good..
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6th (4) Solar Joe (3.5/1 +61%)
Solar Joe

3.5/1(+61%)
(4) Solar Joe 3.5/1, C&D winner. Ninth of 10 in handicap at this course (12f, good, 11/2). Off 7 months. Significantly back down in trip. Needs to bounce back.
Has the form to feature and he finished second on his 2021 reappearance; could go well..
7th
7th (7) Moai (66/1 -32%)
Moai

66/1(-32%)
(7) Moai 66/1, 125/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, twelfth of 13 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 21 days ago, very slowly away. Needs a subsequent wind op to spark a big resurgence.
He's potentially well handicapped if wind surgery has had a positive effect..
LTO Selection:

15:25 Pontefract Handicap (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Based on the summary, the horses that are most likely to finish in the top three are: 1) 3/1 (3) THE COOKSTOWN CAFU - With recent form figures of 121 and winning his last race all-the-way, this C&D winner is a big player in this race. 2) 2.5/1 (5) VACCINE - Found only one too good in a big field over C&D last week, and has a fair chance off the same mark. Looks competitive on form. 3) 10/1 (2) WESTERN STARS - A C&D winner who is shortlisted despite being off 6 months and needing to prove himself on softer than good ground.

Solar Joe won over C&D last summer and appeals now dropped back in trip after making little impression over 1m4f when last seen. However, he resumes from a stiff looking mark and needs a lot to go his way. Similar applies to Master Richard, who is respected down in class but another personal best is required under top weight. With those issues in mind, it can pay to side with recent Redcar scorer THE COOKSTOWN CAFU, who has more scope now up in distance.

THE COOKSTOWN CAFU's form is on an upward curve and a 2 lb rise for his reappearance success at Redcar doesn't look sufficient to prevent this C&D winner from following up. Vaccine is feared most on the back of his good recent C&D second, with C&D scorer Western Stars appealing as the pick of the remainder for place purposes.

Kevin Ryan's THE COOKSTOWN CAFU hasn't looked back since his wind operation and he's taken to make all.


16:00 Pontefract Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (5) Ertebat (4/1 -33%)
Ertebat

4/1(-33%)
(5) Ertebat 4/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Second of 7 in minor event at Chelmsford City (6f, 17/2). Off 146 days. Blinkers/tongue strap on 1st time. Can make presence felt on his handicap debut.
Improved second at Chelmsford (6f) and goes handicapping off a realistic mark..
2
2nd (1) Quintus Arrius (2.75/1 -22%)
Quintus Arrius

2.75/1(-22%)
(1) Quintus Arrius 2.75/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, won 11-runner minor event at Newcastle (6f, 15/2) 83 days ago. Form has been franked so he merits serious consideration on his handicap debut.
Had subsequent winners behind when off the mark in new cheekpieces at Newcastle..
3
3rd (9) Hardy Angel (18/1 +28%)
Hardy Angel

18/1(+28%)
(9) Hardy Angel 18/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 7/1, last of 9 in handicap at Catterick (6f, heavy) 21 days ago. Must improve.
Best run last season when runner-up at Ripon in August (good); below that level since..
4
4th (3) Puffable (14/1 -65%)
Puffable

14/1(-65%)
(3) Puffable 14/1, Only ninth of 11 in listed race at Dundalk (5f, 50/1), doing too much too soon. Off 7 months and others look better treated at these weights.
Failed to go on after winning her nursery at Brighton; unraced on ground softer than good..
5th
5th (7) Havana Rum (5/1 +50%)
Havana Rum

5/1(+50%)
(7) Havana Rum 5/1, Winner at Newcastle in October. Only seventh of 11 in handicap (8/1) at Ripon (6f, soft) 13 days ago so needs to get back on track.
Nursery winner who had excuses on his comeback run; better can be expected..
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6th (2) Just Janet (4.5/1 +40%)
Just Janet

4.5/1(+40%)
(2) Just Janet 4.5/1, Creditable tenth of 27 in minor event at Newmarket (6f, good, 80/1). Off 7 months but not ruled out.
Maiden/nursery winner; perhaps vulnerable to improvers but should go well..
7th
7th (4) Lupset Flossy Pop (50/1 -257%)
Lupset Flossy Pop

50/1(-257%)
(4) Lupset Flossy Pop 50/1, 11/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 30 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
6f nursery winner at Newcastle (AW); uncompetitive there on her reappearance..
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8th (8) Shine's Ambition (3.5/1 +61%)
Shine's Ambition

3.5/1(+61%)
(8) Shine's Ambition 3.5/1, Went backwards from reappearance when fifth of 6 in handicap at Catterick (5f, heavy, 3/1) 21 days ago. More needed if he is to shed his maiden tag.
Maiden after 11 runs and hasn't hit the ground running this season..
LTO Selection:

16:00 Pontefract Handicap (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Based on the summary provided, it is difficult to confidently predict which horse will finish in the top three. However, 2.75/1 (1) QUINTUS ARRIUS may be a strong contender as he has won a minor event and his form has been franked. 4/1 (5) ERTEBAT also has the potential to perform well on his handicap debut with blinkers and a tongue strap on, while 5/1 (7) HAVANA RUM may bounce back from a disappointing last race. Therefore, the horses that may finish in the top three are 2.75/1 (1) QUINTUS ARRIUS, 4/1 (5) ERTEBAT, and 5/1 (7) HAVANA RUM.

This is a deeper race than it looks at first glance, given that Puffable was pitched into a Listed affair when last seen and is respected back at this level, while Quintus Arrius is open to progression now he contest handicaps. However, JUST JANET is equally as notable running off just 3lb higher than her all-weather success from last September, and she could represent good value in what might turn out to be an informative contest.

Kevin Ryan's QUINTUS ARRIUS got off the mark in a Newcastle novice in February (form been franked) and looks to have got in lightly for his handicap debut so is fancied to follow up at the chief expense of fellow handicap debutant Ertebat. Southwell-third Lumacho is weighted to have a say too off an easing mark for the in-form George Boughey yard.

Kevin Ryan's QUINTUS ARRIUS has potential and is taken to make a successful handicap debut. Havana Rum had excuses on his return.


16:35 Pontefract Maiden (Class 5) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (6) Nine Six Five (5.5/1 -38%)
Nine Six Five

5.5/1(-38%)
(6) Nine Six Five 5.5/1, 6/1, badly in need of experience when fourth of 10 in novice at Catterick (7f, heavy) on his debut 21 days ago, very slowly away. Open to a fair bit of progress. Not without interest.
Green when fourth of ten on Catterick debut last month (6-1); improvement on the cards.
2
2nd (5) Laoisman (3/1 +33%)
Laoisman

3/1(+33%)
(5) Laoisman 3/1, 375,000 gns yearling, Night of Thunder colt. Brother to winner up to 8.3f Hanaady and half-brother to 6f winner Pivotal Girl. Dam of little account, half-sister to smart winning sprinter Blaine. Appeals on paper so this newcomer enters calculations.
375,000gns yearling; closely related to 1m winner Hanaady; worth a market check on debut.
3
3rd (8) Reidh (1.38/1 +31%)
Reidh

1.38/1(+31%)
(8) Reidh 1.38/1, Fair form shown when in the frame in novices at Thirsk (7f) and Ayr (1m) last autumn. Holds good form claims if fully tuned up for his seasonal return.
Showed promise on both starts last season (third at Ayr second start); sets the standard.
4
4th (4) Farhhfromforgotten (5.5/1 +15%)
Farhhfromforgotten

5.5/1(+15%)
(4) Farhhfromforgotten 5.5/1, Promising type. 7/4, good third of 8 in minor event at Carlisle (7.8f, good to firm). Off 8 months. Should progress so he's in the mix.
Third in a 1m Carlisle novice on second start last season; gelded since; a possible.
5th
5th (9) Songwriter (12/1 +14%)
Songwriter

12/1(+14%)
(9) Songwriter 12/1, 30,000 gns yearling, Kodi Bear gelding. Half-brother to useful 6f/7f winner Irish Acclaim. Yard is going well so this newcomer is worth a second look.
30,000gns yearling; half-brother to a useful 6f-7f AW winner; interesting newcomer.
6th
6th (3) Blue Antares (28/1 -12%)
Blue Antares

28/1(-12%)
(3) Blue Antares 28/1, Twice-raced colt. 80/1, tenth of 13 in maiden at Kempton (8f). Off 6 months and needs to take a big step forward.
Well beaten in two races in the autumn, the second on the AW; improvement needed.
7th
7th (7) Queensland Boy (16/1 +0%)
Queensland Boy

16/1(+0%)
(7) Queensland Boy 16/1, 50,000 2-y-o. Brother to 1½m winner (stays 14.5f) Ever A Dream and closely related to useful 13f winner (stays 2¼m) Guard of Honour and 1¼m winner London Town (both by Galileo): dam 1m winner who stayed 10.7f. Betting can prove a good indicator.
By Australia; closely related to 4 winners; stable's newcomers usually improve for a run.
8th
8th (2) Swing To The Stars (50/1 -456%)
Swing To The Stars

50/1(-456%)
(2) Swing To The Stars 50/1, Went backwards from debut fifth when seventh of 9 in maiden (9/1) at Kempton (8f) 28 days ago. More is required.
Ordinary efforts in two runs on the AW and would be a surprise winner.
9th
9th (1) Robiola (150/1 -582%)
Robiola

150/1(-582%)
(1) Robiola 150/1, Fourth of 8 in novice hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good, 10/3) on hurdles bow. Off 12 months. First run for yard after leaving Alan King with his fitness to prove.
£9,000 purchase after showing promise in bumpers for Alan King; best watched after a break.
LTO Selection:

16:35 Pontefract Maiden (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Based on the summary, 1.38/1 (8) REIDH seems to have the best form and experience, making it the top pick to finish first. 5.5/1 (4) FARHHFROMFORGOTTEN and 3/1 (5) LAOISMAN also show promise and have good breeding, making them likely to finish second and third respectively.

REIDH (fourth) and Farhhfromforgotten (fifth) encountered each other at Thirsk last August, where Richard Fahey's colt clearly emerged on top in that personal battle. He is taken to uphold the form, despite his rival being open to some improvement on his first start since being gelded, with both going on to claim third spot on their subsequent starts. Newcomer Songwriter, a 30,000gns half-brother to an all-weather winner, makes some appeal on breeding.

A case can be made for a few of these so at the likely odds it is worth siding with George Boughey's Mehmas gelding NINE SIX FIVE, who looked badly in need of the experience when a recent debut Catterick fourth and could take a big step forward here for a yard among the winners. Reidh rates the pick on his juvenile form and can have a big say if fully tuned up for his return, while Carlisle-third Farhhfromforgotten and newcomer Songwriter are two more who need considering.

This can go to REIDH who showed plenty of promise in two runs last season, notably when third at Ayr in September on his final start.


17:10 Pontefract Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
(5) Divine Connection (8/1 +27%)
Divine Connection

8/1(+27%)
(5) Divine Connection 8/1, C&D winner. 22/1, twelfth of 14 in handicap at Southwell (1m) 55 days ago, going off too hard. Blinkers back on.
Three times a runner-up during the winter but has been well held on last two outings..
1
1st (12) Premiership (20/1 +29%)
Premiership

20/1(+29%)
(12) Premiership 20/1, Third of 16 in 7f Redcar handicap last May but well held in 4 subsequent outings in 2022. First outing for 6 months.
Finished close up at Redcar last May (7f, good) but nothing to shout about since..
2
2nd (7) Precedent (50/1 -257%)
Precedent

50/1(-257%)
(7) Precedent 50/1, Modest form in Ireland for Kieran Cotter but it would be no surprise to see him make more of an imapct for new trainer Rebecca Menzies. Cheekpieces on first time. One to note in the betting.
Ex-Irish maiden who offered little in his four handicaps (6f-7f); different headgear..
3
3rd (8) Willing To Please (3.5/1 +71%)
Willing To Please

3.5/1(+71%)
(8) Willing To Please 3.5/1, Creditable fifth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (7f, 25/1) 15 days ago. Back up in trip.
Running just okay on the AW of late; would prefer good ground or firmer.
4
4th (4) Dandy's Angel (7.5/1 +25%)
Dandy's Angel

7.5/1(+25%)
(4) Dandy's Angel 7.5/1, Second on 8.5f Beverley reappearance last month and not seen to best effect when sixth of 11 back there last week, left with a lot to do. Likely still in form.
Has a poor strike-rate of 2-41 and slow starts have become a habit..
5th
5th (10) Shabs (14/1 -180%)
Shabs

14/1(-180%)
(10) Shabs 14/1, Visored first time, creditable third of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW, 3/1) 35 days ago, running on. Blinkers back on now. Considered.
Maiden with plenty of placed form; softish ground could be a stumbling block..
6th
6th (3) Little Ted (9/1 -6%)
Little Ted

9/1(-6%)
(3) Little Ted 9/1, Unreliable sort. Performed with credit when third of 10 in handicap at Thirsk (7f, soft) on reappearance 29 days ago but he did carry his head awkwardly under pressure.
Below his last winning mark and plenty of positives to glean from his third at Thirsk..
7th
7th (6) Mr Strutter (7/1 -27%)
Mr Strutter

7/1(-27%)
(6) Mr Strutter 7/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 10/1, fourth of 15 in C&D handicap on reappearance 22 days ago, nearest finish. Capable of going close from his current mark.
Came from off the pace to finish fourth of 15 over C&D three weeks ago..
8th
8th (2) Back From Dubai (3.5/1 +36%)
Back From Dubai

3.5/1(+36%)
(2) Back From Dubai 3.5/1, Latest win at Southwell in December. Creditable second of 12 in handicap at Southwell (7f) 24 days ago, just failing. Won on turf last year. One to consider.
Yet another good run at Southwell last month, a scene he knows well..
9th
9th (1) Inexplicable (16/1 -220%)
Inexplicable

16/1(-220%)
(1) Inexplicable 16/1, Back to winning ways in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 4 days ago, well on top finish. Carries penalty. Raced almost exclusively on AW in his 51-race career and needs to prove he's as effective on turf.
Wolverhampton winner the other day and that's more his scene; penalised..
10th
10th (11) Connie R (10/1 +64%)
Connie R

10/1(+64%)
(11) Connie R 10/1, Remains a maiden after 23 Flat runs. 13/2, sixth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 25 days ago.
Longstanding maiden who is having only her fourth start on turf..
11th
11th (9) Frankelio (6/1 +45%)
Frankelio

6/1(+45%)
(9) Frankelio 6/1, Sole British win came over C&D but it was back in 2020. Bit better than his tenth of 15 might suggest on C&D reappearance 22 days ago, weakening only in final 1f. Might strip fitter now.
Last season didn't end well and he dropped out tamely over C&D three weeks ago..
12th
12th (13) Garswood Lady (150/1 -50%)
Garswood Lady

150/1(-50%)
(13) Garswood Lady 150/1, Poor form in bumpers and Flat novices. More chance now handicapping from a basement mark but still tough to make a case for.
Beaten a very long way in two bumpers and three novices on the Flat (7f-1m2f)..
LTO Selection:

17:10 Pontefract Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

Based on the summary given, it is difficult to predict which horse will do well as none of them have standout achievements or form. However, some horses that could be considered are 5/1 (10) SHABS, who has plenty of placed form, and 5.5/1 (2) BACK FROM DUBAI, who has a recent good run at a scene he knows well. 14/1 (7) PRECEDENT, who has a new trainer and is wearing cheekpieces for the first time, could also be an interesting one to note in the betting.

INEXPLICABLE found himself back in the winner's enclosure at Wolverhampton last weekend, pulling clear of his next best rival in the closing stages. A reproduction of that effort could suffice and the six-year-old gets the nod to defy a penalty. Back From Dubai has been edging towards a seventh career victory and seems the most immediate danger after giving a good account when runner-up at Southwell. Mr Strutter produced a promising reappearance effort over C&D and merits consideration on his 92nd start.

A chance is taken on FRANKELIO who was bang there for a long way on his C&D reappearance 3 weeks ago and has dropped to a career-low mark. Shabs, Mr Strutter and Back From Dubai are others likely to be in the shake-up.

Tim Easterby's LITTLE TED (nap) ran surprisingly well on ground too soft for him at Thirsk and he appeals most.


17:45 Pontefract Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (1) She's Got Bottle (3.33/1 +49%)
She's Got Bottle

3.33/1(+49%)
(1) She's Got Bottle 3.33/1, Pair of Beverley wins last September. Fifth of 8 in handicap (11/2) at Beverley (8.4f, good to soft) on reapperaance 14 days ago. May come on for the outing.
Two Beverley wins but modest effort back there two weeks ago..
2
2nd (9) Galton (6.5/1 +7%)
Galton

6.5/1(+7%)
(9) Galton 6.5/1, Modest maiden. Good third of 9 in handicap (7/2) at Southwell (1m) 33 days ago. This is his first outing on turf since his debut.
Maiden who has been knocking on the door on the AW; just second turf start..
3
3rd (7) Urban Road (9/1 -29%)
Urban Road

9/1(-29%)
(7) Urban Road 9/1, 11/1, improved on recent efforts to win 14-runner handicap at Southwell (1m) 15 days ago, quickening to lead close home. Did that quite readily and should be very competitive up 3 lb if in similar form back on turf.
Travelled strongly throughout before sealing the deal at Southwell..
4
4th (13) Marcie (80/1 +20%)
Marcie

80/1(+20%)
(13) Marcie 80/1, Has some fair form in France but filed to get competitive in 3 British starts last year. Off 7 months.
0-12 in France and poor form in three British starts; couldn't be recommended..
5th
5th (3) Hostelry (6.5/1 +0%)
Hostelry

6.5/1(+0%)
(3) Hostelry 6.5/1, One win from 31 Flat runs. Creditable second of 13 in handicap (10/1) at Southwell (1m) on reappearance 19 days ago. Can make presence felt.
Goes well fresh so her good run at Southwell last time was no surprise; only 1-31..
6th
6th (6) Barneys Gift (6.5/1 +46%)
Barneys Gift

6.5/1(+46%)
(6) Barneys Gift 6.5/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. Cheekpieces on first time, fifth of 14 in handicap at Bath (1m, soft, 17/2) 26 days ago. On a career-low mark and not dismissed.
Just missed out on the places when tried in cheekpieces at Bath latest.
7th
7th (2) Darbucks (7/1 +0%)
Darbucks

7/1(+0%)
(2) Darbucks 7/1, 11/1, 6¾ lengths tenth of 14 to Urban Road in handicap at Southwell (1m) 15 days ago. Bounce back needed.
Well handicapped and should be better back on grass after below-par run on the AW..
8th
8th (10) Buachaill (40/1 +0%)
Buachaill

40/1(+0%)
(10) Buachaill 40/1, Unreliable individual. One win from 22 Flat runs. 40/1, bit below form sixth of 11 in handicap at Nottingham (8.3f, heavy) 21 days ago. Others more compelling.
Modest run on soft at Nottingham last time and there will be other days for him..
9th
9th (8) Crystal Dawn (80/1 -300%)
Crystal Dawn

80/1(-300%)
(8) Crystal Dawn 80/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in October. Bit below form seventh of 14 in handicap at Southwell (7f, 125/1) 64 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
Beaten under 4l at Southwell (7f) two months ago but she's 0-16 on turf..
10th
10th (5) Agonyclite (2.5/1 +25%)
Agonyclite

2.5/1(+25%)
(5) Agonyclite 2.5/1, Winner at Newcastle in March. 9/1, very good second of 15 in C&D handicap since. Unexposed at 1m. Big player.
Beat all bar a gambled-on stablemate over C&D (soft) three weeks ago..
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|PU| (11) Le Bayou (33/1 -18%)
Le Bayou

33/1(-18%)
(11) Le Bayou 33/1, One win from 30 Flat runs. First run since leaving Les Eyre when creditable fourth of 12 in classified event at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 28/1) 34 days ago. Visor back on.
He's inconsistent and has a strike-rate of 1-38..
LTO Selection:

17:45 Pontefract Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

Based on the summary, the horse that has the best chance of doing well is 7/1 (7) URBAN ROAD. It won a handicap at Southwell 15 days ago and should be competitive up 3 lb if in similar form back on turf. The summary also mentions that the horse

In this competitive contest, it may pay dividends to side with AGONYCLITE, who almost backed up his breakthrough Newcastle triumph when runner-up over C&D. Ben Haslam's four-year-old remains relatively lightly raced and could take another step forward. Galton has placed on each of his last three assignments and could be on the scene yet again off an unchanged mark. Urban Road shed the maiden tag at Southwell and might get involved again off 3lb higher.

AGONYCLITE has shown improved form since stepped up to 1m and is taken to go one place better than over C&D last month. Hostelry doesn't have the easiest of draws but is still feared most on the back of a good reappearance run at Southwell. Urban Road and Galton complete the shortlist.

The suggestion is REVOQUABLE, who was runner-up on his penultimate start before getting too far behind at Redcar.


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