May 01 / 16.25 Pontefract

16.25

Soft

Sir Peter O’Sullevan Charitable Trust Supports NHC Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 5 runners
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Sir Peter O’Sullevan Charitable Trust Supports NHC Handicap

Runners: 5 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.20
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 00-325

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Now exposed after ten defeats but has finished runner-up on three occasions and 7f on heavy was all too much the last time; could go well but probably vulnerable.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

3

(1)

12th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:20 Hamilton

Dubai Hills

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Amy Murphy

took keen hold, disputed lead, lost position over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

9/2

1st

5

(2)

1st May 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:25 Pontefract

Dubai Hills

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Amy Murphy

Now exposed after ten defeats but has finished runner-up on three occasions and 7f on heavy was all too much the last time; could go well but probably vulnerable.

5/1

1st

5

(2)

1st May 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:25 Pontefract

Dubai Hills

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Amy Murphy

made all, led narrowly, ridden over 1f out, kept on well and went clear final furlong

5/1

2nd
3 (3)
Mart

7/4

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 1-5222 D BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won three times in the space of four starts on the AW during the winter and has continued to run well; first turf start for this yard (0-4 for Michael Bell on grass) and these conditions are a grey area.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

3

(5)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

16:50 Yarmouth

Mart

9st 11lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Dylan Cunha

Seven wins (5f/6f), the most recent at Lingfield (6f, good) last May off a 13lb higher mark than today's; below his best 13 days ago and his stamina is a concern on his first attempt over 1m.

6/1

6th

16

(14)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Newmarket (July)

Mart

8st 12lb

J: Zac Lloyd

T: Dylan Cunha

Solid in-frame efforts in his last two turf runs, the latest when third of nine at Yarmouth (6f, soft; for Zac Lloyd) nine days ago; more minor money perhaps his best hope.

20/1

3rd

7

(4)

10th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

15:48 Yarmouth

Mart

9st 4lb

J: Zac Lloyd

T: Dylan Cunha

Seven wins from 47 starts, the most recent success coming at Lingfield (6f, good) last May off an 11lb higher mark; respectable effort when fourth of 12 at Redcar (6f, good to firm) 15 days ago and now needs to build on that.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 631-

Last run: 218 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
It now looks a weak maiden that he won at Beverley (5f, soft) in September but, now gelded, he's entitled to make a better 3yo and stepping up in distance should be a positive.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1

(10)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Pals Battalion

10st 0lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Mixed results in higher grades on turf of late; has a better strike-rate (4-10) on AW and looks interesting returned to this sphere off 1lb below last winning mark.

10/1

5

(6)

27th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

14:40 Haydock

Pals Battalion

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: David O’Meara

Never in contention in the Ayr Silver Cup last week; mark not beyond him judged on this year's best but he has few secrets now.

20/1

18th

21

(17)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Ayr

Pals Battalion

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Has a useful strike-rate on the AW but just 1-18 on turf; suffered some interference over C&D on his latest 6f start in July but he looks to have his share of weight relative to the company he keeps today.

40/1

Form: 280-

Last run: 207 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Beaten in a tight finish at Hamilton (6f, good) first time out and it's not been easy since, contesting a good novice at Newmarket before finishing last in a Listed race at Redcar; potentially well treated for handicap debut on that initial effort; now gelded; unraced on ground softer than good; interesting.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(7)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Newmarket (July)

Jonny Concrete

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Iain Jardine

Placed on first two starts of the season (6f, good) and another big performance when 3l fourth of 20 at York (6f, good) last time, which was his third quick run in succession in May; can go well for bang-in-form yard.

5/1

4th

10

(10)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Jonny Concrete

9st 8lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Iain Jardine

Second to Kats Bob over C&D (good to firm) last year off 3lb higher; has resumed in good form this spring, following Chester near miss with a close second of 13 to reopposing Mae Amor at Hamilton (6f, good) last Sunday; obvious chance off the same mark; second-time blinkers replace regular cheekpieces.

13/2

2nd

2

(4)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Jonny Concrete

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Iain Jardine

Stays 1m and two of his three wins came over 7f but a good test over this trip is fine; at his best last year around this time and resumed with a solid effort as favourite at Chester nine days ago (behind The Good Biscuit); will rightly be popular.

6/1

10/1

Form: 2556-9

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Showed promise on soft ground in her first two starts (6f and 7f); hasn't progressed from there, including two comprehensive defeats in handicaps.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(2)

27th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

16:20 Nottingham

Marie Ellen

9st 8lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Marco Botti

Hasn't progressed from her first two starts last year; last of five at Pontefract (6f, soft) last month; yet to race on ground faster than good; first-time hood is now worn; easy to look elsewhere.

16/1

5th

4

(1)

1st May 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:25 Pontefract

Marie Ellen

9st 4lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Marco Botti

Showed promise on soft ground in her first two starts (6f and 7f); hasn't progressed from there, including two comprehensive defeats in handicaps.

10/1

5th

4

(1)

1st May 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:25 Pontefract

Marie Ellen

9st 4lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Marco Botti

pressed leader, outpaced 2f out, weakened and eased over 1f out

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £5.20
Straight Forecast £5.47
Trifecta £11.30

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Pals Battalion

TOPSPEED:

Dubai Hills

The Guardian:

Mart

SPOTLIGHT:

Jonny Concrete

The Times:

Pals Battalion

Telegraph:

Pals Battalion

Daily Mail:

Pals Battalion

D Express:

Pals Battalion

The Sun:

Pals Battalion

The Star:

Pals Battalion

Daily Record:

Pals Battalion

POSTDATA:

Dubai Hills

NEWMARKET:

Dubai Hills

Daily Mirror:

Dubai Hills