July 11 / 15.55 Pontefract

15.55

Good

Iveco Daily Business Trimline At Northern Commercials Handicap

  • Prize money: £14431.2
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 7 runners
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Iveco Daily Business Trimline At Northern Commercials Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 10-741 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Won 2yo C&D maiden (good) last September and landed a handicap at Carlisle (7f, soft) a fortnight ago; travelled strongly last time and there can be optimism she will be similarly effective now back down to a sprint trip; this lightly raced 3yo is open to further improvement and has leading claims.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(3)

4th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Kitai

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Appleby

led narrowly, headed over 1f out, edged right 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

5/1

4th

1

(3)

4th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Kitai

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Appleby

led narrowly, headed over 1f out, edged right 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

5/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 931416 D BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Disappointing favourite at Ripon three weeks ago but suffered interference leaving the stalls and appeared to become unbalanced during the race; in top form previously, with wins at Thirsk (6f, heavy) and Ripon (6f, good to firm), and he could bounce back with a big performance.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8

(8)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:42 Wetherby

It Just Takes Time

9st 5lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Prolific winner at up to 7.5f, on all types of ground; 3lb lower than when last scoring at Beverley last September and, with his trainer among the winners, don't be surprised if he returns to form.

14/1

12th

6

(13)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

It Just Takes Time

9st 7lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

C&D winner in 2022, with no joy from nine subsequent visits but most of those were over shorter, whereas his last four wins (elsewhere) have been at about 7f; he's now 1lb lower than when making all at Beverley last September and a case can be made.

40/1

6th

7

(11)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Ripon

It Just Takes Time

9st 5lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

C&D winner in 2023 but all his subsequent wins have come over 7f+; on dangerous mark but he's faded at big prices in both runs this season and latest was over C&D (eighth of 16) three weeks ago; down the list.

16/1

13/2

Form: 0-8710 D

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Won four in a row last season (6f-1m, good-soft) and back on the scoresheet in big-field handicap at Cork (7f, soft to heavy) in May; down the field at the Curragh later that month but this Irish raider is still entitled to respect in view of his previously progressive profile; cheekpieces go on.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

8

(15)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:53 Roscommon

Earls

9st 10lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Veteran loves it here; has won eleven times, including three over C&D, most recently off this mark last September; poor both runs this season, however, and not well drawn here.

22/1

16th

2

(6)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Earls

10st 1lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Veteran has won 11 races; sole success last year came off 76 at Roscommon (7.5f, soft); beaten 20l on seasonal return over 1m last time (soft to heavy); others preferred.

40/1

8/1

Form: 912135 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Needs to bounce back from a poor performance at Ripon three weeks ago but running really well prior to that with wins at Ripon (6f, soft) and Thirsk (6f, good); can be in the mix if leaving last time behind.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

12

(11)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:42 Ripon

Bay Breeze

8st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Half of his wins have come over C&D and he finished sixth (Fortamour third) in this race in 2024; runner-up in added blinkers at Hamilton (6f, soft; 11-2) last September, but has failed to sparkle since (0-3); easing mark and a return to Ripon are the positives.

20/1

7th

9

(9)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

17:10 Carlisle

Bay Breeze

9st 2lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Multiple 6f winner, mainly on softer than good, most recently off current mark at Carlisle last May; inconsistent since and has something to prove back up in trip.

14/1

6th

8

(7)

13th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:22 Leicester

Bay Breeze

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Back on much the same mark as his latest win, an amateur jockeys' race at Carlisle (good to soft) last May; has won on reappearance but he tends to need the run these days.

9/1

5/1

Form: 213-05 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Progressive last year after joining this yard and, although he hasn't been at his best on either run this season, his recent fifth at Windsor (6f, good to firm) was a step back in the right direction; may be able to build on it now in a visor (replacing cheekpieces); unproven on slow ground.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(4)

23rd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:45 York

Aphelios

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Appleby

in touch with leaders

7/1

2nd

1

(10)

13th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Aphelios

10st 3lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Overcame a wide trip to score at Kempton (AW) last week, benefiting from the return to this grade and belated step up to 7f; now 3-6 in Class 4 events and remains unexposed at this distance; 5lb penalty is largely offset by Frederick Larson's useful claim; respected.

6/1

Form: 467000 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
9yo who hasn't been at his best this year and has finished midfield in big-field handicaps on his last three starts; however, he's dropped down the weights and this race is much easier than he's used to; 1-1 here and could go well if conditions suit (most of his best form is on good or faster).
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9th

1

(4)

25th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

16:25 Doncaster

Summerghand

10st 0lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

10yo who isn't the same force as last year and may not want soft ground, but he's performed respectably in hot handicaps on his last few starts and is on a dangerous mark now dropping back down in grade; possible player.

11/2

7th

4

(12)

21st Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Ayr

Summerghand

9st 10lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Top-of-the-trees in the best sprint handicaps down the years, winning the Stewards' Cup in 2020 and the Gold Cup in 2022; failed to beat a rival here 12 months ago but the weight has fallen off his back since and his run at the Curragh last week was encouraging; could well have a decent crack at this; refitted cheekpieces replace regular visor.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 3-1609 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Reappeared with big-field handicap win at Doncaster (6f, soft) in April; mixed form since but was denied a clear run at York (6f, good) two starts ago and he's on a competitive mark; not ruled out in first-time blinkers.
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Verdict Starting price

5

(9)

27th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Aleezdancer

9st 6lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

C&D winner; responded well to a change of tactics when making all at Pontefract in July (6f, good); not so good in either start since but not handicapped out of things if bouncing back.

12/1

11

(12)

14th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 111y

Class 2

15:00 Doncaster

Aleezdancer

8st 12lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Inconsistent 6yo who hasn't gone beyond a bare 6f for a long time and finished down the field at York in July when last seen; however, he won at Pontefract (6f, good) earlier that month and has shown some strong form here in the past (including a soft-ground win); could go well.

20/1

12

(2)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:00 York

Aleezdancer

9st 0lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

C&D winner; exploited his drop down the weights when making all at Pontefract 18 days ago (6f, good); still has handicapping scope despite a 4lb rise; one to consider.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £13.70
Straight Forecast £12.16
Trifecta £60.90

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Kitai

RP RATINGS:

Summerghand

SPOTLIGHT:

It Just Takes Time

Telegraph:

Earls

POSTDATA:

Kitai

The Times:

Kitai

The Guardian:

Kitai

D Express:

Kitai

Daily Mail:

It Just Takes Time

Daily Mirror:

Summerghand

The Sun:

Summerghand

The Star:

Summerghand

Daily Record:

Summerghand