October 03 / 17.25 Pontefract

17.25

Soft

Season Finale On Monday 17th October Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £3456
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Season Finale On Monday 17th October Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.00
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 0-0561 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
In the doldrums for previous yard but he made a perfect start for Scott Dixon when coming from the back to win a 5.5f handicap at Doncaster 25 days ago; 4lb rise not insurmountable but he can fluff the start and always comes with an element of risk attached.
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5th

5

(4)

22nd Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Teruntum Star

9st 2lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Scott Dixon

Veteran who started life with this yard with two turf wins on good to soft ground in the autumn; not so good on AW on his last three starts but he's on a fair mark if bouncing back to his recent best.

20/1

7th

7

(4)

2nd Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:08 Newcastle (AW)

Teruntum Star

8st 11lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Scott Dixon

Veteran sprinter who is an 11-time winner on turf; gives the impression his old legs are worth trying over this new trip but his AW record is unconvincing, aside from a placed effort in 2018.

33/1

8th

3

(14)

15th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:05 Southwell (AW)

Teruntum Star

9st 8lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Scott Dixon

Dual winner at Doncaster and Pontefract this autumn but he beat only one on a rare AW venture at Newcastle (5f) 13 days ago; others appeal more.

16/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 535125 CD BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 8lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Came home unchallenged at Catterick last month (7f, heavy) and rattled home for second over C&D nine days later; another sound run off his revised mark 12 days ago and he should give a good account.
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7th

12

(10)

31st Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

14:52 Catterick

Magical Effect

8st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ruth Carr

in touch with leaders

25/1

7th

15

(2)

20th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Redcar

Magical Effect

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ruth Carr

On a dangerous mark and conditions should be fine but this veteran has not won since last autumn and he's been well held in his last three runs; others look stronger.

33/1

6th

4

(7)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:50 Catterick

Magical Effect

9st 4lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Ruth Carr

taken down early

16/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 562585 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
C&D winner; not far behind Dandy Spirit over C&D in August (good to firm) but not at the same level in three runs since (first-time tongue-tie here 11 days ago); return to Class 5 will help and although his wins have come on good or quicker, he handled soft early in his career.
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9th

10

(10)

8th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

19:12 Nottingham

Cottam Lane

9st 6lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Getting on for two years since his last win; now 12lb lower but this season's two runs need bettering if he's to end his drought.

14/1

5th

4

(3)

12th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

18:00 Pontefract

Cottam Lane

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Raced mainly at 6f but won over 5f in 2020; defied an 8lb higher mark here in 2021 for previous yard; placed a few times last year for current stable; could go well with Thirsk reappearance under his belt.

7/1

9th

7

(7)

5th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Thirsk

Cottam Lane

9st 3lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Losing spell goes back to 2021 and lacks recent match practice; however, placed a few times for new stable last season and holds each-way claims if running to that form on reappearance.

14/1

5/1

Form: 802887 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Given a fine ride when winning this event 12 months ago off an 8lb lower mark (soft ground, came stand's side); better form when winning at Thirsk on her return in April (6f, soft); up and down since but she will be a danger to all as long as the ground is slower than good.
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3rd

1

(3)

26th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:15 Catterick

Run This Way

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

All eight wins have been on good ground on slower; made it 2-2 in blinkers when beating 16 rivals at Thirsk (6f, good) in May and has posted two good efforts since, the most recent coming when third of 16 at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) in June; off since but has to be respected.

11/8

3rd

2

(7)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

13:20 Doncaster

Run This Way

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

All eight wins have been on good or slower and last six have been over 6f; made it 2-2 in blinkers when beating 16 rivals at Thirsk last month and she ran well again when fourth in hat-trick bid at Nottingham (6f, good) on Wednesday; should be in the thick of things again and it would be a positive if rain arrives.

7/2

4th

5

(12)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

17:18 Nottingham

Run This Way

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Had blinkers on for the first time when winning at Redcar (6f, good; has won on soft) last month and followed up at Thirsk (6f, good) 18 days ago, beating 16 rivals; back up another 7lb but can't be dismissed in her bid for the hat-trick.

15/8

7/2

Form: 417502 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Won a 6f fillies' handicap at Leicester in May off a 3lb lower mark; better run when second of 11 in the mud at Catterick four weeks ago (made the running); more severe headgear enlisted today and she makes more appeal than many.
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5th

7

(1)

3rd Oct 2022

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Pontefract

Sweet Glance

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

prominent on inner, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not pace to challenge

7/2

2nd

4

(5)

6th Sep 2022

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:00 Catterick

Sweet Glance

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

sweating, led, pushed along and headed when switched to near side over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, rallied final 110yds, just held

10/1

10th

10

(6)

19th Aug 2022

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

14:05 Carlisle

Sweet Glance

9st 7lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

midfield on inner, pushed along and headway over 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out

12/1

Form: 6310

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Improved with each of his three runs at Newcastle early in the year, winning a 7f novice in February (third start); off for seven months prior to a baptism of fire on his handicap debut, never threatening in the Ayr Bronze Cup; in calmer waters today and retains potential; pedigree suggests slow ground will suit him well.
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1st

6

(8)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Beattie Is Back

9st 8lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Did best of those in the stands' side group at York (6f, good to firm) in July and then kept on for third of nine at Southwell (6f, AW) 27 days ago despite not getting the best of passages; now down to a career-low mark and this dual C&D winner should appreciate stepping back up in trip.

7/2

3rd

1

(7)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:51 Southwell (AW)

Beattie Is Back

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

He's struggled to get competitive on turf on his four starts since May, albeit he fared best in the near-side group at York a fortnight ago; Tapeta seems to be his preferred surface and he's 5lb lower than when going close at Wolverhampton (7f) in February; no surprise to see a big run.

8/1

15th

15

(22)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 York

Beattie Is Back

9st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Has not matched this year's AW form since returned to turf; should be well treated now but not sure stall 22 will be an advantage.

33/1

14/1

Form: 229498 D

Last run: 82 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Runner-up twice at Catterick in the spring off a 4lb higher mark; form dipped markedly in two runs in July and the break needs to have a positive effect.
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1st

10

(3)

2nd Oct 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:30 Catterick

Redrosezorro

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Christopher Kellett

Standing dish at the track, having earned eight of his 10 wins here on good or softer; a long way below par since finishing third over C&D in July (good to firm) but on a handy mark if he can be revived.

16/1

7th

5

(1)

10th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

18:05 Catterick

Redrosezorro

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Christopher Kellett

Has won eight times at this track but he's been beaten a long way on his last two visits; 0-8 this year and not crying out to be backed.

12/1

14th

14

(7)

19th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:45 Catterick

Redrosezorro

9st 3lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Christopher Kellett

Eight-time course winner (6f/7f), who was placed here last month but he was laboured back at this track last time; goes back up in trip off a dangerous mark, but this veteran is not easy to predict these days and others are more solid.

25/1

12/1

Form: 602947 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
C&D winner last September; runner-up over C&D in June and now 6lb lower; best efforts have come on good or faster and others might find the conditions more suitable.
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8th

6

(4)

3rd Oct 2022

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Pontefract

Clarets Glory

9st 4lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Michael Dods

in touch with leaders, outpaced and pushed along 3f out, ridden and wandered around over 1f out, soon weakened

12/1

12

(10)

27th Sep 2022

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Clarets Glory

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Dods

Has only gone beyond 6f once, when pulling hard on his comeback over 1m; lacks consistency and is some way down the pecking order.

16/1

7th

2

(4)

18th Sep 2022

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

15:00 Hamilton

Clarets Glory

9st 9lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Michael Dods

disputed lead, pressed leader after 1f, prominent 2f out, pushed along from over 2f out, ridden and no extra from over 1f out

7/1

10/1

Form: 135100 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Both wins for Roger Fell this year have come over C&D on fast ground, getting the better of Cottam Lane in August off 1lb lower; well short of his best here 18 days ago and could do with the ground drying out.
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4th

8

(1)

2nd Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Dandy Spirit

8st 7lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Capable of running well but he's not as good as he was and is becoming hard to predict.

25/1

14th

12

(15)

21st Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:27 Redcar

Dandy Spirit

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Not as good now but is straightforward and arrives in form, having made a lot of the running off this mark at Newcastle last time; holds claims on that.

8/1

3rd

5

(8)

28th Jun 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Newcastle (AW)

Dandy Spirit

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Dual AW winner who went back-to-back on turf last spring and wasn't far away in two sprints before a lesser show at Thirsk last time; has a big run in him.

10/1

Form: 710706 C

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Recorded a 33-1 win at Doncaster in July (6f, good to firm; made all) but finished last on his next three starts; a bit more encouragement at Ripon last time without suggesting he was the one to be on here.
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9th

1

(10)

29th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

East Street Revue

9st 12lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

midfield, pushed along 3f out, ridden and weakened from over 1f out

6/1

4th

14

(8)

22nd Dec 2022

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

East Street Revue

8st 8lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Winner of ten races in his career including at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) in July, but that success sticks out like a sore thumb compared with his other efforts this year; unplaced in all eight starts on the AW; look elsewhere.

20/1

11

(5)

15th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:05 Southwell (AW)

East Street Revue

8st 8lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Scored at Doncaster (6f) in July but his more recent form is far less encouraging, retried in cheekpieces when only ninth over C&D last time; he's hard to enthuse over.

12/1

OUR TIP

20/1

Form: 7-3105

Last run: 98 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Won a three-runner 7f maiden at Musselburgh in April; didn't beat a rival in his first two handicaps (gelded after the first) and he returns from 98 days off with something to prove.
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6

(1)

22nd Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 5

17:00 Musselburgh

Code Purple

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ben Haslam

Not one to trust and had the run of things up front when posting a better performance over 1m1f here recently; not sure to back that up.

11/2

3

(7)

1st Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

16:00 Musselburgh

Code Purple

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ben Haslam

C&D winner last summer; seemingly back in good form when second of 13 here (1m, good) in April, but disappointed on both outings last month and has become hard to predict.

9/2

4

(2)

19th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

15:15 Ripon

Code Purple

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ben Haslam

Enters calculations on the form of his second in 1m Musselburgh handicap in April but he beat only one over 7f there 12 days ago; he needs to get back on track.

14/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £46.50
Straight Forecast £34.94
Tricast £283.35
Trifecta £240.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Run This Way

The Guardian:

Sweet Glance

POSTDATA:

Cottam Lane

The Times:

Beattie Is Back

TOPSPEED:

East Street Revue

Telegraph:

Teruntum Star

The Star:

Sweet Glance

Daily Record:

Sweet Glance

Daily Express:

Cottam Lane

The Sun:

Cottam Lane

RP Ratings:

Run This Way

Daily Mail:

Run This Way

Daily Mirror:

Run This Way