16.10
GoodInto The Sky Pontefract Marathon Handicap (Round 2 Of The Pontefract Stayers’ Championship 2023)
- Prize money: £3663.8
- 2m 5f 139y
- Class 6
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
12/1 (Won)
- Win: £10.00
- Place: £2.60
Form: 4/369-
Last run: 198 days
W: 9st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 6 |
8th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 3 |
10st 7lb |
Six-time course winner; not the force of old and has become inconsistent but looked in good nick when scoring at Wetherby (3m, good) in March, and last month's C&D third was perfectly respectable. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
14th Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Inconsistent in recent years and no longer the force of old but kept on well to score at Wetherby (3m, good) last month, and this six-time course winner is sure to be suited by the return to this track. |
2/1 |
|
1st 2 |
27th Mar 2026 Good 3m 0f 45y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Veteran who was a close second in this contest last year but is by no means certain to go one better, having gained all six jumps wins at Market Rasen; inconsistent results since last success. |
10/1 |
11/2
- Place: £1.90
Form: 343-86
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 9lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 |
20th Mar 2024 Soft 3m 0f 58y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Continues to drop down the weights and he didn't run badly when fifth of eight at Kelso (2m6f, soft) last month; one to watch in the betting but this 11yo needs to raise his game to return to winning ways. |
16/1 |
|
5th 2 |
16th Feb 2024 Soft 2m 6f 151y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Won a Cartmel handicap (2m6f, good; wore cheekpieces) off this mark last July; in with a chance when taking a heavy fall two out here (3m2f, good) in September but he's not fired in his last two runs; has something to prove again and he's ideally suited by quicker ground. |
20/1 |
3/1
- Place: £1.60
Form: 4876-2
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 49
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 12 (1) |
8th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 209y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
All five wins at 2m, including three on soft going, latterly at Catterick in October; went back-to-back at Newcastle (AW) at the start of the year and fourth at Ripon (2m, good) on latest outing was close to his best; same mark, so needs to find extra, but he can't be ruled out. |
16/1 |
|
4th 2 (6) |
25th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Out-and-out stayer who won twice at Newcastle (2m, Tapeta) at the start of the year but the handicapper has been winning the argument since; it remains to be seen whether a return to turf makes any difference in that regard. |
6/1 |
|
6th 13 (1) |
3rd Apr 2026 Standard 1m 7f 169y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Out-and-out stayer who won twice at Newcastle (2m, Tapeta) at the start of the year, but he looks high enough in the weights now and makes a belated Polytrack debut. |
20/1 |
12/1
Form: /948-3
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 (2) |
15th May 2023 Good To Soft 1m 7f 189y Class 5 |
8st 12lb |
Ex-French mare who was again beaten a fair way at Pontefract last time when having Vintage Valley behind over 2m5.6f; is on a competitive mark now though. |
12/1 |
|
4th 6 (6) |
24th Apr 2023 Good 2m 5f 139y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Fair fourth over 2m2f here (good to soft) last October and now 4lb lower; however, she was well beaten by the first two when third at Redcar (2m, soft) a fortnight ago when fit from hurdling; others appeal more. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 2 (2) |
10th Apr 2023 Soft 1m 7f 217y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
1-23 in France and 0-7 in Britain; hurdling hasn't worked out (refused to race on penultimate appearance, tailed off latest) and her one piece of solid handicap form last season is not enough to persuade. |
11/1 |
7/1
Form: 71060- CD
Last run: 185 days
W: 9st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 (3) |
20th May 2026 Good To Soft 1m 6f 17y Class 5 |
8st 9lb |
Shed his maiden tag in the corresponding race in 2021 (good to soft) and he has added a further four wins, the last three in consecutive renewals of a 2m handicap at Newmarket; chased home a stablemate in this race last year after a six-month absence; back from eight months off today and perhaps vulnerable to younger legs. |
10/1 |
|
6 (4) |
18th Sep 2025 Good 2m 1f 27y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Course winner (extended 2m5f) who was third in this last year; form figures this term read 2123, the win coming at Newmarket (2m, good to firm) in June; solid. |
3/1 |
|
2 (4) |
26th Aug 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
In good form this season, winning comprehensively at Newmarket (2m, good to firm) in June before 9l second to unexposed winner at Yarmouth (1m6f, good to firm); the return to 2m is in his favour and he's a key player. |
9/4 |
14/1
Form: 418777
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 9 (3) |
2nd Apr 2025 Standard 2m 0f 102y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
dwelt start, in rear, lost touch over 4f out, soon tailed off |
33/1 |
13/2
Form: 2-2245
Last run: 6 days
W: 8st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 45
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 (5) |
24th Apr 2023 Good 2m 5f 139y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
Just one win from his 26 starts across both codes but he kept on to go very close over hurdles at Ayr (2m4f, good) last month and has posted fair efforts on the Flat (2m, AW) the last twice; he's an each-way possible. |
13/2 |
|
5th 7 (1) |
18th Apr 2023 Standard 2m 0f 102y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
took keen hold early, midfield, pushed along and some headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no extra final 110yds |
4/1 |
|
4th 2 (5) |
27th Mar 2023 Standard 1m 7f 169y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Strong traveller who doesn't always find a lot and has only won once (this time last year in first-time blinkers); has been in good form over hurdles, however, and has been found the right race under a 7lb claimer. |
2/1 |
9/1
Form: /0354-
Last run: 195 days
W: 9st 3lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 54
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
16th May 2023 Good 2m 7f 149y Class 4 |
10st 7lb |
Badly out of form over hurdles during the winter and also struggled in a recent Flat marathon; very difficult to enthuse over at present. |
33/1 |
|
8th 7 (10) |
24th Apr 2023 Good 2m 5f 139y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Something to prove regarding current form as she was a long way below her best over hurdles this winter; however, she's had a break and this strong stayer could prove suited by today's marathon test; not ruled out. |
9/1 |
|
5th 11 |
14th Feb 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 4 |
10st 7lb |
Has modest 1-19 strike-rate over hurdles and was always towards rear on her last three appearances; needs to turn things around. |
33/1 |
5/1
Form: 585-62
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 (1) |
15th May 2023 Good To Soft 1m 7f 189y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Very patchy under both codes and his best Flat efforts have come on Tapeta; probably didn't see out an extended 2m5f last time but doesn't make much appeal either way. |
10/1 |
|
9th 2 (3) |
24th Apr 2023 Good 2m 5f 139y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Won good-ground juvenile hurdle last October and returned to form back on the Flat at Southwell (2m, AW) recently, finishing second; stamina to prove today but could be in the mix if seeing it out. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 6 (4) |
6th Apr 2023 Standard 2m 0f 102y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Winning hurdler in October but disappointing since then under both codes; others preferred. |
14/1 |
14/1
Form: 786-36 C
Last run: 92 days
W: 8st 9lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 45
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
7th Jul 2024 Good 2m 4f 139y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
prominent, jockey looked down to see if something was amiss before 4th, soon pulled up quickly |
14/1 |
|
7th 8 |
21st May 2024 Good 2m 7f 63y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
No win since November 2021 (2m7f, Market Rasen) and well beaten on her last start over hurdles at Musselburgh late last year; sole run this year came on AW at Newcastle (2m; sixth of eight, beaten 22l at 125-1); anything but convincing despite this lowly mark. |
14/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £44.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £38.06 |
| Tricast | £118.28 |
| Trifecta | £207.60 |
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