September 22 / 17.10 Pontefract

17.10

Good

Caygill Family Handicap

  • Prize money: £5616
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Caygill Family Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £20.60
  • Place: £5.00

Form: 038585 CD BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
C&D scorer but he isn't the easiest to catch right and came in only fifth of seven at Thirsk (7f) 19 days ago; it would come as no surprise though if he bounced back given his solid record here.
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81

22nd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ayr

Golden Apollo

8st 7lb

T: Tim Easterby

5th

1

(2)

21st Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:45 Ayr

Golden Apollo

10st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Mark continues to fall and he displayed spark as recently as June, but this 9yo has been well beaten on last four starts.

12/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 911211 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Thriving sort who made it four wins from his last five starts in 6f handicap at Redcar nine days ago; a 5 lb penalty takes him to a career-high mark now but he's still not taken lightly in his current mood.
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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

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 184415 D BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Bagged his second win of 2022 when easily making all in 4-runner handicap at Ffos Las but unable to dominate off 10lb higher mark when fifth of seven there 27 days ago; dropped 3lb now but he still needs to step forward.
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16th

6

(17)

12th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Newbury

Haymaker

9st 10lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Hughie Morrison

Five wins at 5f-7f, all on good and quicker ground; weighted to go well on the pick of his 2024 form and, following a promising reappearance, perhaps refitting a tongue-tie didn't help at Windsor since; in contention.

16/1

10

(2)

26th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

15:20 Windsor

Haymaker

9st 5lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Hughie Morrison

His last win was off 1lb higher at Goodwood (6f, good) last June; 0-9 since but he returned from wind surgery with a creditable effort at Nottingham (close fifth) 16 days ago and has possibilities if he can build on that; tongue-tie reapplied.

15/2

10

(2)

26th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

15:20 Windsor

Haymaker

9st 5lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Hughie Morrison

His last win was off 1lb higher at Goodwood (6f, good) last June; 0-9 since but he returned from wind surgery with a creditable effort at Nottingham (close fifth) 16 days ago and has possibilities if he can build on that; tongue-tie reapplied.

15/2

8/1

Form: 500657 D BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Arrives in good nick, seventh of 13 in 5.5f Doncaster handicap a fortnight ago, but it's now 17 starts since he last won.
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11

(8)

21st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Pockley

9st 4lb

J: David Allan

T: Linda Perratt

Three course wins early in the year and he is now 3lb lower than for the latest of them; dropped down the weights on the back of some disappointing turf runs and he should be a more potent force back under these conditions.

20/1

Form: 056258 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Yet to add to his C&D success this term but he's posted some solid efforts and wasn't seen to best effect when eighth at Doncaster (5.5f) a fortnight ago; he can't be ruled out in a first-time tongue tie.
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9th

10

(10)

8th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

19:12 Nottingham

Cottam Lane

9st 6lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Getting on for two years since his last win; now 12lb lower but this season's two runs need bettering if he's to end his drought.

14/1

5th

4

(3)

12th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

18:00 Pontefract

Cottam Lane

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Raced mainly at 6f but won over 5f in 2020; defied an 8lb higher mark here in 2021 for previous yard; placed a few times last year for current stable; could go well with Thirsk reappearance under his belt.

7/1

9th

7

(7)

5th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Thirsk

Cottam Lane

9st 3lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Losing spell goes back to 2021 and lacks recent match practice; however, placed a few times for new stable last season and holds each-way claims if running to that form on reappearance.

14/1

Form: 320-57 BF

Last run: 132 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Winless since 2020 and he came in last of seven at Newbury in May on his final run for Charlie Hills; he has plenty to prove for his new yard after a break.
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11th

5

6th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 5

17:05 Bangor-on-Dee

Ibiza Rocks

11st 5lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Regressive on the Flat since last autumn and yet to show anything more than minor promise after three hurdling starts this season; open to improvement in handicap hurdles but others here have more pressing claims.

16/1

4th

4

24th Aug 2024

Soft

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

14:15 Cartmel

Ibiza Rocks

11st 2lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Regressive on the Flat over last couple of years and safely held in two novice hurdles this season; difficult to enthuse over.

33/1

7th

4

21st Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 3

16:00 Stratford

Ibiza Rocks

11st 0lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

midfield

33/1

Form: 111923

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Rattled off a 7f hat-trick in early summer and has largely run well since, third in 7f Thirsk handicap last month; he's one for the shortlist.
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15

(12)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:05 York

Ey Up Its The Boss

8st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Two 1m2f wins at Ripon (good to soft/soft) this season and he's also effective here and on good ground; however, he's been below par on his last two outings and needs a much bigger performance today.

25/1

7

(10)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

16:50 Doncaster

Ey Up Its The Boss

8st 9lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Gained fourth Ripon success when making all over 1m2f (soft) in July; 4l second at Chester (1m2f, good) next time and perhaps a drop back to 1m didn't suit when only sixth of seven back at Ripon 19 days ago.

14/1

6th

3

(6)

25th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:50 Ripon

Ey Up Its The Boss

9st 12lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Comes into this as good as ever, gaining his fourth course success here (1m2f, soft) last month and finishing second of nine off this mark at Chester (1m2f, good) a week later; he is another for whom dropping in trip poses a question, though.

9/1

20/1

Form: 483680 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
C&D scorer last May but his more recent form is far less encouraging; his winless sequence now stands at 24 too.
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7th

1

(8)

24th Sep 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:25 Ripon

Bossipop

9st 13lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

led against near rail, shaken up and faced challenge 2f out, ridden and headed by winner over 1f out, lost position gradually from 1f out

7/1

8th

12

(9)

22nd Sep 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Pontefract

Bossipop

8st 7lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

20/1

Form: 514211 CD

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Likeable sort who gamely gained a fifth C&D success last month; nudged up another 2lb but he remains handily weighted on his old form so merits serious consideration once more.
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9th

8

(4)

18th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:46 Lingfield (AW)

Corinthia Knight

9st 6lb

J: Emily Ivory

T: Archie Watson

prominent

8/1

7th

6

(3)

28th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Corinthia Knight

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

in touch with leaders, dropped to rear halfway

9/4

OUR TIP

5/1

Form: -65471

Last run: 75 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish gelding who took his form up a notch in first-time blinkers when landing 5f Navan handicap in July on his final run for Kieran Cotter; since changed hands for 30,000gns and he's much respected for his new yard with cheekpieces back on now.
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1st

4

(4)

1st Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

16:55 Bath

Speedacus

9st 7lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: John Butler

Five-time turf winner on a variety of ground, but has shown precious little in nine starts for this yard despite a plummeting mark; market should indicate whether a revival is expected.

14/1

13th

5

(7)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Speedacus

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: John Butler

Five-time winner over 5f on turf; out of form since joining present yard, but has dropped to a good mark and may do better on return from a break.

25/1

16/1

Form: 08-248

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 4yo who shaped well when a fast-finishing fourth at Wolverhampton before not being seen to best effect when eighth at Chepstow (6f) 11 days ago, racing in centre away from main group; yard is going really well so he's an interesting contender with this stiff 6f another positive.
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10

(10)

15th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Churchill Bay

10st 7lb

J: Mr Fletcher Yarham

T: Jessica Macey

0-25 but there have been encouraging signs for his new stable, finishing second twice at Wolverhampton (once for this rider) before a close fourth on Sunday; visor worn there replaced by the blinkers he wore for the earlier seconds; each-way shout again.

4/1

29

10th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Churchill Bay

8st 12lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

22

10th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

13:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Churchill Bay

8st 12lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Form: 048300 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Three-time 5f/6f scorer last October but he has run poorly of late, cheekpieces retried when beating only one at Doncaster (6f) 15 days ago; others appeal more; finished last 7.30 Southwell Wednesday.
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10

(1)

10th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:20 Southwell (AW)

Dark Shot

9st 1lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Veteran who has raced mainly at sprint trips and failed to get home on sole attempt over 7f (three starts ago); opposed back up in distance.

25/1

8

(6)

2nd Feb 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

13:50 Southwell (AW)

Dark Shot

9st 2lb

J: Elisha Whittington

T: Scott Dixon

10yo who is inconsistent and has won just one of his last 26 starts; however, that was over C&D in October and he was a fair fourth over C&D last Thursday; capable of a bold bid if on another going day.

16/1

4th

11

(2)

26th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

15:20 Southwell (AW)

Dark Shot

8st 12lb

J: Elisha Whittington

T: Scott Dixon

C&D winner in October and he didn't run badly back here 16 days ago; 7f no good to him last week and he's on a fair mark if this is a good day.

25/1

Non-runners

Dark Shot

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £70.60
Straight Forecast £60.02
Tricast £231.15
Trifecta £432.70

Selections

RP Ratings:

Corinthia Knight

The Guardian:

Speedacus

Daily Mail:

It Just Takes Time

The Times:

Haymaker

SPOTLIGHT:

Churchill Bay

TOPSPEED:

Golden Apollo

The Star:

Speedacus

POSTDATA:

Corinthia Knight

LAMBOURN:

Corinthia Knight

Telegraph:

Corinthia Knight

Daily Express:

Corinthia Knight

Daily Mirror:

Corinthia Knight

Daily Record:

Corinthia Knight