October 21 / 17.20 Pontefract

17.20

Soft

William Hill Betting Done Properly Handicap

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 0m 5f 3y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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William Hill Betting Done Properly Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 522281 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Runner-up three times in a row in August (6f, good to firm/good) before fading over 7f at Ayr, and he bounced back to form to win over this C&D (soft) a fortnight ago; unexposed at 5f and he's on the shortlist.
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11th

12

(8)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

15:40 Redcar

Profiteer

9st 1lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Failed to win last season and absent since 17l defeat in first-time cheekpieces (retained) on AW in November; others have much less to prove.

25/1

11th

11

(4)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Profiteer

8st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Won three times last year but he has gone without success in 12 runs in 2025; down the weights and last month's Pontefract effort can be upgraded, making up ground towards the middle of the track (slowly away after the blindfold was removed late too); dropped 1lb despite the promise of that effort and his dam was an AW winner; cheekpieces replace the blinkers worn on his last two starts; could be interesting.

12/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 123530 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Won at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) in August and was a close third at Ripon (5f, soft) two starts ago; weakened when back up to 7f at York (soft) last time and could have a part to play now back down in trip.
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17th

22

(22)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Another Baar

8st 10lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Won a local Group 1 in Bahrain in January but got clobbered by the handicapper as a result; slipping back to a more realistic mark but drawn highest and others bring much more pressing claims.

50/1

7th

4

(13)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 2

19:30 Hamilton

Another Baar

9st 8lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Landed a 5f Bahrain handicap in January but has struggled since; the handicapper is starting to relent but others are still preferred.

33/1

10th

5

(6)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

19:28 Newcastle (AW)

Another Baar

9st 9lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

On a tough mark after a big-race win in Bahrain in January; no impact in two runs this month and he is due to be 3lb lower from the weekend.

33/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 851445 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won at Beverley (5f, good to firm) in August and solid efforts when fourth there the next twice (5f, good/good to firm); didn't run badly when fifth over this C&D (soft) a fortnight ago but needs something extra today.
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5th

8

(1)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:45 Catterick

Willolarupi

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

1lb lower than for his last win; never in the hunt at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) last month on his return from 284 days on the sidelines; stamina for 7f still to be proven.

14/1

4th

4

(4)

17th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:17 Pontefract

Willolarupi

9st 7lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Scored at Redcar (6f) last May and signed off for 2025 with a good third of 13 over C&D in October; needs to hit the ground running after nine months off though.

10/1

4th
10 (6)
Glendown

14/1

Form: 019005 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent sort but he won over C&D (good to firm) in August and took a step back in the right direction at Newcastle last time; has won on soft ground; worth a second look now back at Pontefract.
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9th

8

(10)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Glendown

9st 1lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Five wins include one on AW, over C&D in late 2024; beaten under a length three times on turf in 2025 and he wasn't far away in a recent C&D classified event after a short break; weights chance back in a handicap.

10/1

3rd

7

(7)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Glendown

9st 9lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Multiple turf sprint and C&D winner; losing run stands at 18 starts and although he went close on turf at Redcar in November, he was below par in two AW starts since.

16/1

6

(8)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Glendown

9st 4lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Close second at Redcar last time; 0-15 this year and ran poorly in last four AW attempts but defied a 10lb higher mark at Southwell a year ago; very attractively handicapped and enters calculations.

4/1

Form: U58312 D BF

Last run: 40 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won on stable debut at Bath (5f, good) last month and caught close home when runner-up at Lingfield (6f, AW) seven days later; seems versatile ground-wise and could have more to offer for his new yard.
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2nd

2

(9)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:00 Bath

Honour Your Dreams

9st 7lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

His losing run is up to 16 and his form has gone the wrong way this year, but he's 3lb lower than when beaten just a neck at Lingfield (5f, AW) in June and he won this race in 2024; not discounted.

5/1

5th

1

(4)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Ffos Las

Honour Your Dreams

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Michael Attwater

Winner over this trip but doesn't run over it often now, all starts this year having come over 5f; continues to tumble down the weights but has struggled in two runs back on turf latterly and others make more appeal.

10/1

4th

5

(5)

7th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

20:50 Brighton

Honour Your Dreams

9st 4lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Attwater

Has six wins to his name but yet to score for his current trainer; best recent effort when runner-up at Lingfield (5f, AW) last month; not out of this.

7/1

8/1

Form: 150674 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent this year but he won at Doncaster (5.6f, soft) in July and was a creditable fourth at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) three weeks ago; his form-figures on his last three encounters with slow turf read 231; a possible.
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4th

3

(4)

25th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

16:45 Musselburgh

Jojo Rabbit

9st 7lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Made all at Pontefract in April and runner-up twice in a row in May; not written off but subsequent form has been mixed so he's not a solid option.

6/1

10th

11

(11)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Beverley

Jojo Rabbit

8st 13lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Made all at Pontefract (5f, good to soft; has won on good to firm) in April; beaten only a head over C&D off 1lb higher in May and arguably unlucky not to go close at the least over C&D again last time, finishing well for fourth having met trouble at a crucial stage; his draw isn't ideal but still respected.

10/1

4th

3

(4)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Beverley

Jojo Rabbit

9st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Pontefract winner in April (5f, good to soft); two good runs in May, the first when second over this C&D; hasn't been in such good form on last two runs.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: -30257 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Soft-ground 2yo winner last October who went close at Leicester (5f, good to soft) in June, before fair fifth at Hamilton in July; stretched by 6f at Ayr three weeks ago when back from a break; respected back at 5f.
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7th

1

(7)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:45 Hamilton

Winged Messenger

10st 0lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Four-time sprint winner who is ideally suited by good or slower ground; finished down the field in last two starts, but he ran well at Redcar in May and is now back on the same mark as when landing the Ayr Bronze Cup (6f, soft) last autumn; needs a close look back from a short break.

11/2

5th

2

(6)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

11:15 Doncaster

Winged Messenger

9st 6lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Not at best last time but is normally consistent and may rebound; gained most recent success in last year's Ayr Bronze Cup (by a neck off 2lb lower) and is 1-1 at Doncaster.

13/2

11th

6

(17)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:25 York

Winged Messenger

9st 13lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Keeps getting better and signed off his 4yo campaign by beating Woven a neck in the Ayr Bronze Cup (6f, soft) last autumn; made a pleasing return to action when fourth at Redcar (6f, good to firm) 19 days ago; that should have blown away the cobwebs and, with his usual cheekpieces now returning, he looks ready to strike.

8/1

Form: 677362

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
3yo who is 0-7 this year but has gone close on two of his last three starts (6f, heavy), most recently beaten just a neck at Leicester; showed pace last time and there's every chance he'll be fine now back at 5f; chance.
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11th

3

(10)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Showhound

10st 0lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Daniel James Murphy

Two wins in Britain came on a sound surface; regressive since starting his Irish career promisingly with a second placing at the Curragh in the spring; hard to fancy having finished in rear when partnered by Colin Keane last time.

16/1

11th

3

(10)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Showhound

10st 0lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Daniel James Murphy

Two wins in Britain came on a sound surface; regressive since starting his Irish career promisingly with a second placing at the Curragh in the spring; hard to fancy having finished in rear when partnered by Colin Keane last time.

16/1

11

(18)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:35 Curragh

Showhound

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Daniel James Murphy

Two wins in Britain came on a sound surface but has bits and pieces of form on soft; good start for new connections when second here in April but disappointing since; better for recent comeback run here but needs to be; Keane booked now.

10/1

Form: 683900

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Continues to drop down the weights and he showed some spark at Ripon in August; however, he's been well beaten on his three starts since and needs a major turnaround.
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9th

7

(5)

23rd Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

17:10 Catterick

Twelfth Knight

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Paul Midgley

Tumbled down the weights last year before undergoing wind surgery; was inclined to pull hard and didn't see it out on his Tapeta comeback, and the suspicion is he'll be back at some point.

12/1

9th

7

(5)

23rd Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

17:10 Catterick

Twelfth Knight

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Paul Midgley

in rear throughout

12/1

5th

1

(10)

29th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Twelfth Knight

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, weakened inside final furlong

10/1

10th
1 (3)
Digital

8/1

Form: 231540 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Down the field at Doncaster latest but has run well in the main this term, with two wins at Hamilton (5f, good); also effective on soft; not ruled out.
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9th

4

(1)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Carlisle

Digital

9st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Four-time turf winner who won off today's mark at Newcastle (5f, AW) in February; however, he's finished down the field on his last four starts and a major turnaround is necessary.

12/1

11th

3

(13)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:00 Hamilton

Digital

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Won three 5f AW handicaps through the winter but his last three efforts were nothing to shout about; capable on turf but needs to turn a corner.

14/1

9th

10

(6)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:48 Southwell (AW)

Digital

8st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

In good form for much of the winter, winning three 5f handicaps, but his form has cooled on his last two starts; others look stronger in this grade.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £19.00
Straight Forecast £17.55
Tricast £80.39
Trifecta £80.60

Selections

The Times:

Profiteer

SPOTLIGHT:

Honour Your Dreams

The Star:

Winged Messenger

POSTDATA:

Willolarupi

RP RATINGS:

Another Baar

TOPSPEED:

Glendown

The Guardian:

Profiteer

Daily Mail:

Profiteer

D Express:

Profiteer

Daily Mirror:

Profiteer

The Sun:

Profiteer

Daily Record:

Profiteer

Telegraph:

Honour Your Dreams