October 03 / 16.50 Pontefract

16.50

Soft

Season Finale On Monday 17th October Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3456
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Season Finale On Monday 17th October Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £23.40
  • Place: £5.40

Form: 768600 D

Last run: 73 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Eight wins to his name but 0-7 this year, unplaced on each occasion; dropped 10lb as a result and this is his first run in a Class 5 handicap since winning a Bath nursery in September 2017; revival not out of the question and drying ground wouldn't be an issue.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(8)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:50 Catterick

Roundhay Park

9st 8lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

13-91; won from this mark at Ripon (6f, soft; Ideal Guest third) last July and was runner-up at Pontefract (from 4lb higher) last September; weakened - eighth of nine - on last month's C&D comeback run (66-1) but that's likely to have brought him on.

14/1

8th

8

(4)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:52 Catterick

Roundhay Park

9st 2lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Course winner who scored at Ripon (6f, soft) last July and is just 2lb higher on this reappearance outing; however, 6f has been this 11yo's optimum trip in recent seasons, and this is his first run since October.

20/1

14/1

  • Place: £4.40

Form: 833080 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Hit and miss in 2022, placed three times but well short of his best on his last three starts; cheekpieces (tried just once) now replaced by first-time blinkers; others look stronger.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

10

(3)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Barneys Bay

9st 1lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Derek Shaw

1-34 on the AW, that win coming over 6f at Southwell in April 2021; rather out of sorts over 6f-1m this year and now tries 5f for the first time since May 2024.

33/1

11th

11

(9)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Barneys Bay

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Derek Shaw

Without a victory since 2023 and he has yet to make the frame in seven starts in 2026; hard to warm to.

33/1

6th

9

(5)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Barneys Bay

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Derek Shaw

Minor classified form at 1m, 7f and 6f this year and it's 13 months since he posed a serious threat in a handicap (over 7f at Southwell); up against it.

25/1

3rd
9 (6)
Rhythm

8/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: 404573 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Won twice for Richard Hannon and there have been some near misses for this yard, including a close third at Ripon nine days ago (6f, good); drying ground would help and she should make a bold bid.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

(10)

26th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Rhythm

9st 11lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Paul Midgley

2-3 over C&D and she's now 3lb lower than for her Class 5 success here in April; two creditable efforts at Pontefract since joining this yard; one to take seriously.

5/1

4th

8

(1)

21st Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Pontefract

Rhythm

9st 10lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Paul Midgley

prominent

9/1

Form: 533569 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Only 1lb higher than for his easy win at Nottingham in June (6f, good to firm) and returning to Class 5 company will help; seems to handle most ground; not a solid option but the ability is there.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(2)

9th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Pontefract

The Dunkirk Lads

9st 6lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

dwelt start, towards rear

8/1

4th

8

(9)

28th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:40 Pontefract

The Dunkirk Lads

9st 0lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

towards rear

8/1

5th

2

(10)

17th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 5f 143y

Class 5

17:20 Doncaster

The Dunkirk Lads

9st 12lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

5f winner at Beverley in April and he went close at Carlisle 16 days ago (winner was well treated); 2lb rise not ideal but he's fine on soft; additional yardage should suit at this flat track.

6/1

Form: 26263

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced filly who displayed improvement when just missing out in a three-way photo-finish over C&D 18 days ago; did a bit of running to peg back the long-time leader on that occasion and was picked off by two ridden more patiently; very likely she's still well treated and drying ground would be a plus (missed an engagement on account of soft ground in August).
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6

(5)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

14:51 Hamilton

Carlton And Co

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Down the field on last month's reappearance at Catterick but may have needed that run; won three times in the second half of last year (6f/7f, good/AW) and is not discounted; has run well on good to soft going.

16/1

9th

2

(10)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

Carlton And Co

10st 0lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

She won three times in the second half of last year (6f/7f, good/AW) and her current mark isn't necessarily beyond her; a market check is advised but she may need this comeback run.

16/1

Form: 402553 D BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won twice on the AW for David O'Meara last winter; four runs for new yard have confirmed he retains a chunk of ability and an awkward start did him no favours back at 6f nine days ago, eventually finishing a close third; up in class today but first-time cheekpieces may help; drying ground would be a plus.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

4

(4)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Patontheback

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Gemma Tutty

Has won three of his 34 races on turf, the latest off this mark at Musselburgh last August (7f, good); should come on for his reappearance run and a possible.

9/1

6th

7

(1)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

Patontheback

9st 10lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Gemma Tutty

He lacks a recent run and was below par more often than not last year; however, he reappears on a handy mark and, with his stable going well, it will be no surprise if this C&D winner is in the mix.

12/1

2

(7)

17th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Redcar

Patontheback

9st 12lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Gemma Tutty

Took advantage of a reduced mark at Musselburgh in August; couple of poor efforts since that win, however, and has proved far from consistent this year.

14/1

7/1

Form: /50206 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Capable 2yo, winning a Chester novice (6f, good to soft) and placed in a 7f Doncaster nursery off a 10lb higher mark; missed 2021 and it has been tough going this year, albeit his Thirsk second in July was promising (7f); experiment with a hood quickly aborted.
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7th

2

(1)

3rd Oct 2022

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Pontefract

Gumdrop

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

midfield, pushed along and lost position when bit short of room under 2f out, rallied towards far side inside final furlong, made no impression

7/1

12th

10

(9)

25th Aug 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Gumdrop

8st 12lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Richard Fahey

led, pushed along from 2f out, headed and weakened over 1f out

8/1

2nd

11

(4)

30th Jul 2022

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Thirsk

Gumdrop

9st 2lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

held up in midfield, raced far side home straight, headway over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, ran on, 2nd of 3 in group

25/1

9/2

Form: 383542 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Won an Ayr maiden (6f, good to soft) last summer; hard to fault her consistency this year but the handicapper has had her measure; won't mind conditions and she'll have the option of coming stands' side from her high draw; considered.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

7

(9)

3rd Oct 2022

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Pontefract

Kentucky Rose

9st 3lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

raced wide early, led, switched left and against rail when headed over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, lost position over 1f out, soon beaten

9/2

2nd

8

(4)

18th Sep 2022

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

14:00 Hamilton

Kentucky Rose

8st 11lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

pressed leader, led halfway, pushed along 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, soon outpaced, no match for winner

10/1

4th

5

(7)

31st Aug 2022

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:25 Hamilton

Kentucky Rose

8st 12lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

prominent, pushed along and edged right 2f out, ridden and hung right inside final furlong, soon no extra, held when bit short of room inside final 110yds (jockey said filly hung right)

9/2

OUR TIP

Form: 6-0500 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Hasn't won since his 2yo debut; went the wrong way in 2021 and he has run to form only once for this yard (7f, soft; May); drops into a 0-75 and won't mind conditions but others have less to prove.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

1

(3)

3rd Oct 2022

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Pontefract

Uncle Jumbo

9st 12lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Steph Hollinshead

towards rear, pushed along and some headway on outer 2f out, edged left and weakened from 1f out

33/1

Form: 261414 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Seven C&D wins to his name, most recently last month when getting up in the last stride; less good over 7f two days later but folly to discount back at this track; handles most ground.
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10th

7

(3)

4th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Round The Island

9st 6lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Simon Whitaker

Inconsistent on turf this year and holds weaker claims than fellow 10yo Kenstone, who is in good form; sole AW win came in 2016.

16/1

11th
10 (11)
Brides Bay

12/1

Form: 675464

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Took a while to find her stride on her stable debut at Ripon nine days ago and has work to do with Rhythm on that run; looks the type to win races for this yard but perhaps not this one.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

6

(2)

1st Jun 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:22 Ripon

Brides Bay

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Sam England

14-race maiden; ran okay over C&D on her stable debut in September but four heavy defeats have followed; went off fast at Catterick last week (7f) and weakened quickly once headed; she's likely to take advantage of her lowly mark at some point and needs a market check.

20/1

10th

9

(2)

25th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:12 Catterick

Brides Bay

9st 8lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Sam England

pressed leader, led before halfway

33/1

11th

13

(7)

29th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

17:40 Doncaster

Brides Bay

8st 7lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Sam England

lost many lengths start

25/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £248.40
Straight Forecast £272.21
Tricast £4018.50
Trifecta £1950.40

Selections

Telegraph:

Kentucky Rose

SPOTLIGHT:

Carlton And Co

The Times:

Patontheback

Daily Express:

Brides Bay

POSTDATA:

The Dunkirk Lads

TOPSPEED:

Barney's Bay

Daily Mail:

Rhythm

RP Ratings:

Gumdrop

The Star:

Roundhay Park

Daily Mirror:

Carlton And Co

The Sun:

Kentucky Rose

Daily Record:

Kentucky Rose

The Guardian:

Patontheback