August 07 / 16.40 Pontefract

16.40

Good To Firm

Bet With Jayne – Your Local Bookmaker Handicap

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Bet With Jayne – Your Local Bookmaker Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

22/1 (Won)

  • Win: £34.00
  • Place: £5.50

Form: 9-10 D

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Unexposed filly; won an Ayr maiden in May (6f, good); very disappointing when 14l last of ten on handicap debut (6f, good to firm) but is much better than she showed there; could go well.
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7th

3

(10)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Newcastle (AW)

A Girl Named Ivy

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Two 6f wins last season; two good second placings on turf in midsummer; less good on her last three runs though and she has more to prove on AW (well held in one C&D run)

11/2

4

(5)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

20:05 Hamilton

A Girl Named Ivy

9st 13lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

A dual 6f winner in 2024 but she comes here out of sorts, last of ten in 6f Thirsk handicap 20 days ago; others appeal more.

14/1

2

(3)

2nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Thirsk

A Girl Named Ivy

10st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Michael Dods

Twice runner-up (5.5f/5f) before below-par fourth of seven at Haydock two weeks ago; others appeal more for the win.

8/1

14/1

  • Place: £6.60

Form: 070506 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
C&D winner; not in top form this term, but usually comes to hand in second half of the season so interesting off his current good mark (down 16lb this term); cheekpieces tried again (beaten over 11l previous time he wore them).
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6th

2

(6)

4th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Oso Rapido

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Roger Fell

in touch with leaders, headway and pressed leader 2f out, weakened from over 1f out

8/1

6th

2

(6)

4th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Oso Rapido

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Roger Fell

in touch with leaders, headway and pressed leader 2f out, weakened from over 1f out

8/1

7th

1

(2)

28th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:15 Redcar

Oso Rapido

9st 12lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Roger Fell

prominent, outpaced over 1f out, soon weakened

7/2

5/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 63-41 D

Last run: 60 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Off the mark on handicap debut at Lingfield in June (6f, good to firm; first run since being gelded); up 7lb; further progress likely; good chance.
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3rd

2

(5)

7th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Pontefract

Formidable Force

9st 11lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: James Ferguson

awkward start, towards rear

5/2

5

(9)

20th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Newmarket (July)

Formidable Force

9st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: James Ferguson

Another unexposed 3yo who comes here on the back of a handicap debut success, in his case over this trip at Lingfield (good to firm) six weeks ago; up 7lb but unlikely he's reached his ceiling just yet.

7/2

1st

4

(9)

8th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Lingfield

Formidable Force

9st 6lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: James Ferguson

in rear, headway and in touch with leaders halfway

2/1

15/2

Form: 342128 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Bought for 16,000gns out of George Boughey's yard last month; two good runs over this C&D this term, winning on first occasion (cheekpieces on for first time) before decent second off this 4lb higher mark next time; quite interesting on stable debut.
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12th

13

(13)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Ripon

Travis

9st 0lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoffrey Harker

Front-runner who was admirably consistent in the second half of last year and reappeared with a good second at Newcastle in March; however, after a lesser run at Thirsk he was beaten a long way at Redcar only 16 days ago, and needs to leave that latest performance miles behind.

25/1

12th

6

(12)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

14:40 Redcar

Travis

9st 3lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoffrey Harker

Front-runner; came second at Newcastle (7f, AW) in March and ran well until weakening into fifth at Thirsk (1m, good; refitted cheekpieces) last month but, off current mark and over this trip, his chance is probably reliant on an uncontested lead.

10/1

6

(6)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

Travis

9st 12lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Geoffrey Harker

Just two wins from 31 starts but this front-runner often runs well and he was a close second on his reappearance at Newcastle (7f, AW) in March; had to work hard early to lead from wide draw at Thirsk (1m, good) last time so that fifth of 13 was a creditable performance; he's one to consider.

13/2

OUR TIP

16/1

Form: 42-686 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won this race from the same wide draw off 3lb lower last season (good; 28-1); mainly disappointing this season but not beaten far last time; could go well.
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1

(15)

2nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:30 Doncaster

Emily Post

9st 12lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Well treated on old form but last win was two years ago and she's not posed a threat in her three runs this season; now drops back into a Class 6 event but she needs to find some extra spark.

12/1

7th

7

(3)

2nd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:03 Thirsk

Emily Post

9st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

On a losing run but handicapped accordingly and she ran a creditable race when fourth at Wetherby last month (7f, good to firm); better could be forthcoming.

5/1

22/1

Form: 367480 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Veteran having his 82nd run; has won seven times (including over C&D) but not been in best of form this term; others stronger.
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10

(7)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:18 Newcastle (AW)

Music Society

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

Ran on well to win a 6f handicap at Newmarket two weeks ago (6f, soft); that race had rather an end-of-season feel to it but the Topspeed figure was good and a 3lb rise looks fair; interesting on first AW start since October 2018.

7/2

9th

10

(7)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:18 Newcastle (AW)

Music Society

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

Ran on well to win a 6f handicap at Newmarket two weeks ago (6f, soft); that race had rather an end-of-season feel to it but the Topspeed figure was good and a 3lb rise looks fair; interesting on first AW start since October 2018.

7/2

1st

12

(3)

2nd Nov 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:07 Newmarket

Music Society

8st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

took keen hold early, towards rear, switched left when smooth headway over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, kept on well

9/1

Form: 136214 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
C&D winner off a 2lb lower mark last month (good to firm); didn't get the best of runs when runner-up over C&D off this mark last time; each-way chance.
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7th

6

(1)

27th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

17:05 Doncaster

Late Arrival

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Scored three times last March-August; he's now just 1lb above his last winning mark, having ended last season on a low note and continued in same vein this year; best watched unless the market speaks positively.

25/1

4

(4)

9th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:50 Pontefract

Late Arrival

9st 13lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Scored three times off lower marks, including over C&D, last year; however, the 8yo has failed to show his form in two runs this term and is best watched unless the market speaks positively.

20/1

9th

8

(7)

9th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Ripon

Late Arrival

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

prominent, lost ground over 3f out

14/1

Form: 0-5003

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Best run since winning at Thirsk last September (7f, good) when close third over C&D last time (good); today's faster ground not sure to suit.
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10th

6

(5)

21st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

15:15 Carlisle

Midnite Runner

9st 5lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Placed at Pontefract (6f) on penultimate start but failed to back up that effort in the same scenario latest, underlining his inconsistency; capable of being involved but not sure what to expect.

12/1

8th

8

(1)

7th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Pontefract

Midnite Runner

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

6/1

Form: -36323

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
No win since debut success over 5f at Carlisle (good) in June 2023 but several decent runs in handicaps since, including when length-runner-up to Travis (3lb worse off) over C&D in June (good); a possible.
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5th

3

(3)

15th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

17:10 Beverley

Catton Lady

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Kept on well to beat Blufferonthebus at Carlisle (her only other win also came there) in June; good effort when second of 11 at Thirsk (also 1m, soft) in September when last seen; also ran well on her return in 2024 but could beat only Dandy's Angel when making her comeback in this race last year; any rain would help and market may guide on this reappearance.

11/2

2nd

3

(10)

15th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:50 Thirsk

Catton Lady

9st 10lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Kept on well to win a 1m handicap at Carlisle (soft) in June; not so good twice since and vulnerable to the 3yos this time.

14/1

8th

10

(8)

17th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

16:22 Southwell (AW)

Catton Lady

8st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won off a reduced mark at Carlisle (7.8f, soft) on June and didn't run badly in race that developed into a slog there (1m1f, soft) last month; back in trip for this AW debut and could have a say if the new surface suits.

10/1

7/1

Form: 906606 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in 2021, but has won only one race since; hasn't been in the best of form this season but not beaten far when sixth of 17 at York last time (7f, good to firm); a possible down in trip.
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2

(1)

12th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:17 Newcastle (AW)

No Nay Nicki

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Modest strike-rate (2-29) but she did go mightily close over 7f at Southwell in September; subsequent turf efforts at York and Doncaster (both Class 4) were okay and she ran to a similar level back on AW latest; first go over 1m2f since the summer of 2023.

15/2

7th

2

(1)

12th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:17 Newcastle (AW)

No Nay Nicki

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Modest strike-rate (2-29) but she did go mightily close over 7f at Southwell in September; subsequent turf efforts at York and Doncaster (both Class 4) were okay and she ran to a similar level back on AW latest; first go over 1m2f since the summer of 2023.

15/2

7th

9

(7)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:40 Newcastle (AW)

No Nay Nicki

9st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Sole win in a handicap came off 10lb higher (last September) and nearly won at Southwell three runs ago (7f); struggled since but at a higher level.

14/1

10/1

Form: 8-4303 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Hamilton winner off a 4lb higher mark for Kevin Ryan in May 2023 (6f, good to soft); best run since when third over C&D last time (good to soft); well treated; needs rain.
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7th

3

16th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

17:50 Market Rasen

Quintus Arrius

11st 0lb

J: William Maggs

T: Peter Niven

Won twice over 6f with cheekpieces for Kevin Ryan in 2023; mainly disappointing since and well beaten on the Flat (1m/1m2f) this year; hurdles debut; others look stronger candidates.

25/1

8th

4

(2)

26th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:52 Newcastle (AW)

Quintus Arrius

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Peter Niven

Both wins for Kevin Ryan as a 3yo came over 6f including one here; losing run up to 16, though, and plenty to prove on this first go beyond 1m.

14/1

8

(9)

7th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ayr

Quintus Arrius

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Peter Niven

Won twice for Kevin Ryan in 2023, though over 6f; didn't appear to see out the 1m at Carlisle three weeks ago when behind Ey Up Its Jazz.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £515.00
Straight Forecast £617.55
Tricast £2882.14
Trifecta £7722.00

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Formidable Force

D Express:

Catton Lady

TOPSPEED:

Midnite Runner

SPOTLIGHT:

A Girl Named Ivy

Daily Mail:

Emily Post

POSTDATA:

Formidable Force

The Times:

Formidable Force

Telegraph:

Formidable Force

The Guardian:

Formidable Force

The Star:

Formidable Force

Daily Record:

Formidable Force

Daily Mirror:

Catton Lady

The Sun:

Catton Lady