May 03 / 17.10 Pontefract

17.10

Good To Soft

Trustees Of The National Horseracing College Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 1m 0f 6y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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Trustees Of The National Horseracing College Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £25.00
  • Place: £6.70

Form: 30750-

Last run: 183 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Close up at Redcar last May (7f, good) but nothing to shout about since and now 0-10.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

12

(10)

18th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

13:40 Beverley

Premiership

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Michael Wigham

Won three times last year (all 1m), including when justifying favouritism at Yarmouth on first start for Michael Wigham; mixed fortunes lately and has work to do with Coloane from Pontefract in July, so it's difficult to know what to expect.

16/1

7th

4

(7)

2nd Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

15:50 Brighton

Premiership

9st 3lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Wigham

Three 1m wins last season and latest was off 7lb higher at Yarmouth; no joy in 2024, but he perked up with an eyecatching third in classified event at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) two weeks ago and has claims if he can build on that.

9/2

3rd

4

(7)

19th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

19:40 Yarmouth

Premiership

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Wigham

Three-time winner last season, including over C&D, who's generally struggled this time; is among the lowest rated and could have done with some rain ideally.

16/1

33/1

  • Place: £11.80

Form: 80080-

Last run: 272 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish maiden who offered little in his four handicaps (6f-7f); new trainer fits cheekpieces and this 4yo can only be watched on his first run since August.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(8)

5th Sep 2023

Good

1m 1f 35y

Class 6

18:45 Hamilton

Precedent

9st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Rebecca Menzies

Good second over 8.5f here in July (soft) but rather disappointing since, including when only sixth back at 1m at Carlisle last week; others preferred.

9/1

6th

7

(2)

31st Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

14:45 Carlisle

Precedent

11st 0lb

J: Mr Philip Thomas

T: Rebecca Menzies

Ex-Irish maiden who finished second on two of his five starts for Rebecca Menzies, more recently at Hamilton (8.3f, soft) last month; found 1m2f on heavy ground too taxing on latest outing but didn't run badly; a possible.

7/2

5th

4

(8)

24th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

20:00 Beverley

Precedent

9st 8lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Rebecca Menzies

Unlikely that he gave his running when tried over 1m2f two runs back but solid efforts otherwise this season and bumped into an improver over shorter at Hamilton (soft); just 2lb higher and should go well.

5/2

14/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 7-3905 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Her three wins on turf were on good or quicker ground and she has been taken out on the odd occasion due to softish conditions; has been running just okay on the AW of late.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

9

(1)

16th Oct 2023

Good

0m 7f 33y

Class 6

15:35 Musselburgh

Willing To Please

8st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

pressed leader, led over 2f out

14/1

6th

13

(10)

27th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Redcar

Willing To Please

8st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Philip Kirby

prominent

16/1

6th

12

(1)

7th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

18:35 Carlisle

Willing To Please

8st 9lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: Philip Kirby

Dual C&D winner (from marks in the mid 50s); started off the turf season reasonably well - placed on three occasions - but hasn't been quite so sharp in more recent times, including when finishing sixth of 11 (behind Elettaria) in first-time cheekpieces at Beverley last time.

12/1

Form: 235-26

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Runner-up at Beverley last month but another slow start did for her back there last week and that's become a habit; poor strike-rate of 2-41.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

8

(1)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

17:22 Hamilton

Dandys Angel

9st 4lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: John Wainwright

Beverley specialist who hasn't been at the top of her game over 8.4f there on her two starts this season; however, that trip is probably inadequate nowadays and she has a reduced mark to work with back up in trip; has won over C&D and this 9yo is not written off.

9/1

12th

8

(10)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:56 Beverley

Dandys Angel

9st 0lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: John Wainwright

Six-time course winner (all 1m2f) who goes on any ground; never involved on her C&D reappearance last month, but she should be sharper this time and is now 11lb lower than for her win here last summer; could be dangerous if she gets a good pace and some luck.

20/1

8th

10

(4)

15th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

17:10 Beverley

Dandys Angel

8st 7lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: John Wainwright

Six-time course winner (all 1m2f) who goes on any ground and finished second in this on her first start of 2023; 0-10 since her last win in July, however, and she was 50-1 when suffering big defeat on her reappearance in this race last year; nothing wrong with this mark if she is ready to roll.

25/1

5th
10 (7)
Shabs

9/1

Form: 25-723

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
No wins in 19 but placed plenty of times, including in blinkers (1m) and visor (7f) the last twice; softish ground could be a stumbling block.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(11)

19th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Shabs

9st 4lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: Joseph Parr

Off the mark at the 25th attempt when making all over C&D (classified event) in August but he was disappointing back in a handicap here last month; bit to prove again after that and he's had no luck with the draw.

8/1

7th

2

(6)

14th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Shabs

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Joseph Parr

Off the mark at the 25th attempt when making all in a classified event over C&D three weeks ago; should remain competitive at this level.

5/2

1st

8

(8)

24th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Shabs

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Joseph Parr

Now 0-24 but has reached the frame in six of his last seven starts, including on Polytrack; likely to be involved for minor honours again but the wait will probably go on.

8/1

4/1

Form: 2909-3 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
All wins on good at 1m-1m2f but it was soft when creditable third on his comeback at Thirsk and that was over 7f, so there were plenty of positives to be gleaned from that run; below his last winning mark; one to note.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

10

(13)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Little Ted

9st 4lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

9-96; just failed to reel in Wyvern over 7f here in December but laboured since; weakened, well down the field at Ripon (1m, good; beaten 17l) latest; is fairly treated but the chances are that age is beginning to catch up with him.

10/1

12th

5

(5)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Ripon

Little Ted

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Has three course wins over 1m2f; hasn't figured at Redcar or Ayr since returning to turf last month; best watched.

16/1

6th

7

(8)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Little Ted

9st 1lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Into the veteran stage but on a competitive mark on form as recent as December; recent Redcar run should have sharpened him up but others may have his measure for win purposes.

10/1

Form: 8000-4

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Came from off the pace to finish fourth of 15 over C&D three weeks ago (soft) and today's slightly quicker conditions should suit; respected.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(8)

15th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Mr Strutter

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: David Thompson

1-17 here, the win coming off this mark over this trip in June last year; some fair efforts on turf this season and 1m2f would have been too far on his return to this venue a fortnight ago, but others are still more solid; stable also runs Wheres The Crumpet.

14/1

9th

2

(7)

1st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Mr Strutter

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: David Thompson

Course winner (1m, June 2023); consistent over 7f-1m1f lately, shaping as if in need of a greater stamina test when third over 7f at Catterick (soft); head carriage isn't always alluring, but he is worth another go over 1m2f; stablemate of Wheres The Crumpet.

8/1

3rd

6

(9)

10th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:30 Catterick

Mr Strutter

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: David Thompson

in touch with leaders, outpaced and lost position when edged left after 3f

13/2

OUR TIP

10/1

Form: -05352 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Yet another good run at Southwell last month, a scene he knows well; very capable on the grass as well but he's unproven on softer than good.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(2)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:04 Leicester

Back From Dubai

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

9yo who returned to form when third at Southwell (1m, AW) last month and built on it to win at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) nine days ago; he should be fine on today's better ground and is respected up just 3lb.

9/2

1st

10

(11)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:15 Doncaster

Back From Dubai

9st 3lb

J: George Wood

T: Roy Bowring

Seven of his nine wins have been on AW but he's well handicapped on some runner-up efforts on turf last season; has mixed record since his last success 12 months ago but he was placed at Southwell (1m) last time and has claims if he can build on that.

16/1

3rd

7

(5)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Back From Dubai

9st 4lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Roy Bowring

Has won five times here; a line can be put through his most recent C&D run and he didn't get any peace out in front at Nottingham 11 days ago (weakened into eighth of ten); it wouldn't be the biggest surprise to see him bounce back (there is possible competition for the lead but no other out-and-out front-runners).

10/1

4/1

Form: 253921 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Wolverhampton win number seven came in clearcut style four days ago (8.6f); turned out quickly with a penalty but on only his third start on turf, which has to be a worry.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(6)

17th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Inexplicable

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Ten-time AW winner (seven times over C&D); not one to rely upon heavily nowadays but went very close in similar race to this over C&D last month and rebounded from a lesser effort when third here three weeks ago.

10/1

3rd

8

(8)

25th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Inexplicable

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Multiple C&D winner who went desperately close in a classified event here 17 days ago; less good at Southwell last week and a bit more on his plate back in a handicap; not ruled out though.

10/1

7th

6

(1)

21st Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Inexplicable

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

Has won over C&D but he tends to reserve his best for the extended 1m at Wolverhampton, as when collared in the final stride two weeks ago; no certainty to be in the same form this time.

8/1

12/1

Form: 743926

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Longstanding maiden who is having only her fourth start on turf and should have run a lot better last time at Wolverhampton.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

11

(2)

3rd May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Pontefract

Connie R

9st 1lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

Longstanding maiden who is having only her fourth start on turf and should have run a lot better last time at Wolverhampton.

12/1

6th

9

(8)

8th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Connie R

8st 7lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Michael Herrington

In the frame four times from six visits here including when second of 12 over C&D nine days ago, but that was just a 0-50 classified event and she is now 0-22; others stronger.

6/1

2nd

5

(10)

30th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Connie R

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

No wins from 21 starts but has shown enough this winter to suggest she should give a good account, despite stall 10 draw, if below-par run last time can be overlooked.

16/1

20/1

Form: 3859-0 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Last season didn't end well and he dropped out tamely over C&D three weeks ago (soft); opposable.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

9

(6)

3rd May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Pontefract

Frankelio

9st 3lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Last season didn't end well and he dropped out tamely over C&D three weeks ago (soft); opposable.

20/1

10th

14

(10)

11th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

17:05 Pontefract

Frankelio

8st 5lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

prominent

33/1

9th

2

(9)

21st Dec 2022

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Frankelio

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Has regressed in recent times and become inconsistent; on the positive side he's used to running in better company and boasts a decent record fresh, so a bolder showing wouldn't surprise.

12/1

Form: 769

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Beaten a very long way in two bumpers and three novices on the Flat (7f-1m2f); makes little appeal on her handicap debut.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

8

16th May 2023

Good

2m 0f 190y

Class 4

13:40 Newcastle

Garswood Lady

10st 4lb

J: Lorcan Murtagh

T: Barry Murtagh

Struggled in two bumpers during the winter and on all four subsequent Flat starts, most recently when making handicap debut off a basement mark; tongue-tie fitted for hurdling debut; makes no appeal.

100/1

11

(3)

5th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

17:00 Musselburgh

Garswood Lady

9st 0lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Barry Murtagh

Trailed home last at Pontefract on Wednesday when making handicap debut; still has no worthwhile form.

40/1

12th

13

(1)

3rd May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Pontefract

Garswood Lady

9st 0lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Barry Murtagh

Beaten a very long way in two bumpers and three novices on the Flat (7f-1m2f); makes little appeal on her handicap debut.

33/1

Form: 7-0270 CD

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Three times a runner-up during the winter but has been well held on last two outings and this front-runner faces competition for the lead.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5

(8)

3rd May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Pontefract

Divine Connection

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Craig Lidster

Three times a runner-up during the winter but has been well held on last two outings and this front-runner faces competition for the lead.

10/1

1

(4)

17th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Divine Connection

9st 10lb

J: Sam James

T: Craig Lidster

12th

3

(3)

9th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:35 Southwell (AW)

Divine Connection

9st 10lb

J: Mark Crehan

T: Craig Lidster

She has finished second over 7f three times this winter, twice at this track; not at her best at Newcastle last month, however, and others are more appealing for win purposes.

20/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £1060.70
Straight Forecast £725.21
Tricast £4288.90
Trifecta £0.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Little Ted

POSTDATA:

Back From Dubai

NEWMARKET:

Shabs

The Guardian:

Inexplicable

RP Ratings:

Mr Strutter

The Star:

Shabs

D Express:

Inexplicable

The Times:

Back From Dubai

Daily Mail:

Back From Dubai

Telegraph:

Little Ted

Daily Mirror:

Little Ted

The Sun:

Little Ted

Daily Record:

Little Ted