August 03 / 16.50 Pontefract

16.50

Good

Fbs Chartered Accountants Chaplins Club Handicap

  • Prize money: £3456
  • 0m 5f 3y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Fbs Chartered Accountants Chaplins Club Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.70
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 504770 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
First and third last spring on his only two starts at this track, admittedly in just six-runner races; 2022 reappearance was good but he's been very disappointing since, wearing a first-time tongue-tie on latest outing; that's removed today and he sports cheekpieces (tried once in 2021) instead.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

10

(3)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:23 Redcar

Soul Seeker

10st 2lb

J: Mr Daniel Perrin

T: Philip Kirby

Regressive 9yo who hasn't been offering much for a while now.

33/1

7th

9

(9)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:35 Musselburgh

Soul Seeker

8st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

Regressive 9yo; beaten around 4l on his last two starts and needs to up his game to trouble the principals.

33/1

7th

8

(9)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Catterick

Soul Seeker

9st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

Down to a basement mark and he's one to watch in the betting, but it's been a long time since this regressive 9yo has been competitive.

25/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 651640 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Three wins (latest last July) and five seconds from his 22 races at Pontefract; underperformed on all three visits this year but scored at Nottingham in June (just 1lb higher today) and ran creditably on penultimate start, before his saddle slipped on latest; can't be ruled out.
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9th

11

(11)

30th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Van Gerwen

8st 8lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Paul Midgley

Made all at Pontefract (5f) in August and he's 6lb lower now back on AW; however, this 10yo has failed to fire on grass on his last three outings and he's 0-15 on AW.

20/1

9th

11

(11)

30th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Van Gerwen

8st 8lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Paul Midgley

Made all at Pontefract (5f) in August and he's 6lb lower now back on AW; however, this 10yo has failed to fire on grass on his last three outings and he's 0-15 on AW.

20/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 5-6944 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Well treated on last season's best and a stiff test at 5f suits him well (both appearances here were over 6f); much more like it again when fourth on last two outings, only a neck behind Lost My Sock at Beverley last week, so he's back in serious calculations.
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14th

8

(10)

9th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

13:15 Southwell (AW)

Melody King

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John Quinn

0-6 on AW but has shown promise on the Tapeta at Newcastle; can take a strong hold and he won't find it easy trying to dominate in this field.

14/1

8th

2

(8)

20th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Melody King

9st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John Quinn

Scored over 5f at Beverley in August and he made an encouraging return after 13 weeks off when seventh over C&D 11 days ago, tiring only late on; he can build on that now off a handy-looking mark.

10/1

7th

10

(4)

9th Feb 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Newcastle (AW)

Melody King

8st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John Quinn

0-4 on AW but he ran well over C&D twice in the autumn; dropped away having helped force the pace at Wolverhampton when last seen in November; others appeal more.

12/1

4th
9 (3)
Rhythm

12/1

Form: 403340 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Dual sprint winner for Richard Hannon; 0-10 for current yard, with mixed form, but she wasn't disgraced over C&D three starts back and has another career-low mark today.
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2nd

2

(10)

26th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Rhythm

9st 11lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Paul Midgley

2-3 over C&D and she's now 3lb lower than for her Class 5 success here in April; two creditable efforts at Pontefract since joining this yard; one to take seriously.

5/1

4th

8

(1)

21st Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Pontefract

Rhythm

9st 10lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Paul Midgley

prominent

9/1

3/1

Form: 164413 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Usually misses the break but has won twice from six races this season, including in good style over C&D last month; close, creditable third of six at Newmarket 11 days ago, not getting the best of runs; big player.
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8

(8)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Vaunted

9st 1lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Adrian Wintle

6lb lower than when winning the corresponding event 12 months ago; 0-9 this year but she retains ability and she should get a good pace to aim at this time; considered.

7/1

8

(8)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Vaunted

9st 1lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Adrian Wintle

6lb lower than when winning the corresponding event 12 months ago; 0-9 this year but she retains ability and she should get a good pace to aim at this time; considered.

7/1

5th

7

(10)

9th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:22 Bath

Vaunted

9st 4lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

C&D winner; yet to score in 2025 but there have been some good runs along the way; drying ground will be in her favour and no surprise to see her in the thick of it.

7/1

6th
3 (11)
Prospect

12/1

Form: 933368

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Runner-up as 2yo on sole start here; his wins have been over 7f (twice in 2021) and 6f (on soft at Thirsk this April) but he's tried 5f on last three outings and the first of those was a bold show at Ayr; not so hot since.
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4th

4

(2)

7th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:38 Thirsk

Prospect

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Hasn't run badly the last twice (weakened over 6f here last time) and returning to 5f looks in his favour; handicapped to go well.

6/1

6th

7

(7)

18th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:02 Thirsk

Prospect

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Back to form when third at Redcar 16 days ago (5f, soft; second run in blinkers); neither the longer trip or faster ground will be a problem and the new visor could give him a lift.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0-8809

Last run: 39 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Had a 16lb higher mark this time last year for Pam Sly; this season has been disappointing and he was last of nine when tried in a tongue-tie (after blinkers and eyeshield) last time on first run for new connections.
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11th

12

(2)

20th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

13:20 Southwell (AW)

Dazzling Dan

9st 4lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Olly Williams

prominent, ridden and weakened over 1f out

20/1

8th

4

(3)

22nd Sep 2022

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

13:43 Pontefract

Dazzling Dan

9st 11lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Olly Williams

in touch with leaders, ridden over 2f out, bit short of room over 1f out, bit short of room and no extra inside final furlong

16/1

Form: 415283 D BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Won at Ripon in May and placed in two of his four starts since, including when a neck ahead of Melody King in a bunched finish at Beverley eight days ago; each-way contender.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(1)

30th Sep 2022

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:40 Newcastle (AW)

Lost My Sock

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

prominent, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out

14/1

6th

6

(6)

27th Aug 2022

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

18:50 Redcar

Lost My Sock

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

prominent, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

14/1

8th

8

(7)

3rd Aug 2022

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:50 Pontefract

Lost My Sock

9st 8lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

held up in rear, ridden and no impression from over 2f out

5/1

7/1

Form: 045119 D BF

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Two 5f Beverley wins this summer, back in peak form on the second occasion; however, he ran poorly when favourite off this 10lb higher mark at Doncaster four days ago.
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1st

3

(1)

13th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:47 Catterick

Sherdil

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Paul Midgley

Won classified events at Newcastle (AW) the last twice; well treated on best handicap form but doesn't have his ideal scenario back on grass, having gained both turf wins at Beverley.

3/1

1st

3

(1)

13th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:47 Catterick

Sherdil

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Paul Midgley

Won classified events at Newcastle (AW) the last twice; well treated on best handicap form but doesn't have his ideal scenario back on grass, having gained both turf wins at Beverley.

3/1

1st

7

(6)

12th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Sherdil

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Paul Midgley

Finally capitalised on his tumble down the weights when sweeping through to win a similar race here three weeks ago; should get a good pace to aim at and more appealing than many kept to this level.

3/1

Form: -60460 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Won at Newmarket last July off 8lb higher; there have been a couple of echoes of that form in her five starts this season, so she's not ruled out completely.
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7th

3

(2)

9th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

13:40 Thirsk

Ballintoy Harbour

10st 0lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Paul Midgley

Ended her 4yo campaign with a win at Newcastle (5f; Class 6); low-key return from an eight-month absence at Pontefract two weeks ago but this is weaker and she's still on a feasible mark.

7/1

5th

6

(5)

26th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

20:55 Pontefract

Ballintoy Harbour

8st 13lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Paul Midgley

Dual turf winner who had slipped a fair way in the weights prior to maintaining unbeaten record at Newcastle in September; off since but has gone well fresh and still well treated on best form; can't rule out in an open event.

13/2

6th

4

(5)

29th Aug 2022

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

14:10 Southwell (AW)

Ballintoy Harbour

9st 9lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Paul Midgley

midfield, ridden and headway over 1f out, no extra inside final 110yds

20/1

Form: 512200 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Has a win and two seconds to his name in 5f handicaps on Newcastle AW; these are pretty early days for him as a turf handicapper but he probably needs to resume overall improvement following his last of 11 at Newcastle in June when last seen.
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11th

15

(17)

8th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:55 Navan

Just Another

8st 8lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: Lee Smyth

AW winner when trained in Britain but unplaced in 10 starts for this yard and modest form on turf.

50/1

Non-runners

Just Another

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £51.70
Straight Forecast £45.61
Tricast £126.87
Trifecta £218.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Vaunted

Telegraph:

Melody King

TOPSPEED:

Prospect

The Times:

Rhythm

RP Ratings:

Soul Seeker

The Sun:

Dazzling Dan

POSTDATA:

Van Gerwen

The Guardian:

Vaunted

Daily Mail:

Vaunted

Daily Mirror:

Vaunted

Daily Record:

Vaunted

Daily Express:

Melody King

The Star:

Melody King