May 03 / 14.50 Pontefract

14.50

Good To Soft

Apprenticeship Courses At The National Horseracing College Handicap

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 1m 2f 5y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Apprenticeship Courses At The National Horseracing College Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.60
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 1286-5 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Won three turf races over 1m2f/1m3f on good/good to firm last summer; not beaten far when fifth on the AW on reappearance (dictated a slowly run race); feasibly treated and one to consider.
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6th

4

(5)

31st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Masque Of Anarchy

9st 8lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Craig Lidster

led, headed over 3f out, weakened over 1f out

8/1

6th

4

(5)

31st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Masque Of Anarchy

9st 8lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Craig Lidster

led, headed over 3f out, weakened over 1f out

8/1

2nd

1

(7)

24th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Masque Of Anarchy

9st 11lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Craig Lidster

Two-time C&D winner; near miss at Beverley in July (1m2f, good to firm) and he ran to a similar level at Ripon last month (1m3f, good); caught wide when underperforming at Pontefract last week; dangerous at this level in an uncompetitive race; jockey having first ride as an apprentice (0-5 as an amateur).

9/4

13/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 4216-2 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Suited by 1m2f and has won on good to firm and good to soft; creditable second at Windsor on reappearance (1m2f, soft) and should go well again.
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12th

4

(2)

30th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Beryl Burton

9st 9lb

J: Luke Catton

T: John Berry

In good form in the spring but not so much lately, running poorly on heavy turf (handles those conditions) last time; hasn't run on the AW since her 2yos days.

16/1

8th

8

(4)

20th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

17:10 Beverley

Beryl Burton

9st 1lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: John Berry

Dual 1m2f winner (good to firm/good to soft); on a competitive mark but will have to put two lesser efforts behind her to have a winning chance.

12/1

4th

4

(5)

4th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

19:00 Windsor

Beryl Burton

9st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: John Berry

In good nick without winning in the spring but she returned from two months off with a below-par fifth of seven at Nottingham (1m2f) in July; more is needed after another break here.

8/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 422252 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Hasn't won since Epsom in August 2019 (1m2f, good to firm); plenty of good runs on the AW at a variety of trips this winter; stable going well and he couldn't be ruled out.
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9th

3

(2)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

15:28 Newcastle (AW)

Isle Of Wolves

9st 8lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Harriet Bethell

took keen hold, held up in midfield

5/2

9th

3

(2)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

15:28 Newcastle (AW)

Isle Of Wolves

9st 8lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Harriet Bethell

took keen hold, held up in midfield

5/2

1st

2

(3)

30th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:08 Nottingham

Isle Of Wolves

11st 4lb

J: Miss Hannah Dring

T: Harriet Bethell

travelled strongly, slowly away, midfield, smooth headway over 2f out, led going easily over 1f out, shaken up and went clear inside final furlong, easily

2/1

Form: 858-24 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Last win came at Ripon in May 2021 (1m2f, soft); two good runs this turf season and not without a chance.
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8th

6

(4)

21st Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 4f 5y

Class 4

15:10 Pontefract

Benadalid

9st 2lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Chris Fairhurst

8yo whose losing run goes back 19 races to May 2021 and he was merely mid-division at Southwell (1m4f, AW) last time; however, he has a patchy record on AW and has run some good races on turf this term, including when third at Thirsk (1m4f, soft) two starts ago; possible player off career-low mark.

9/1

8th

4

(6)

28th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

17:32 Southwell (AW)

Benadalid

9st 13lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Chris Fairhurst

His last win was over two years ago but he's well treated on his old form and has reached the frame in four of his five runs this season; 1lb lower than for his creditable third at Thirsk (1m4f) last time and has each-way claims again back on AW.

12/1

3rd

5

(2)

5th Aug 2023

Soft

1m 4f 8y

Class 5

17:10 Thirsk

Benadalid

9st 8lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Chris Fairhurst

in touch with leaders

10/1

Form: 621-13

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Two wins on the AW in the winter, the second over 9.5f at Wolverhampton; not disgraced only turf run (third in a Chepstow maiden); first run at 1m2f and he's an interesting contender.
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3rd

5

(3)

16th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Snooze Lane

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sarah Hollinshead

All four wins have been at this track; his last success was 14 months ago but he's run plenty of good races since including when runner-up here (8.6f) 13 days ago; didn't get a smooth run in that race and has possibilities if he gets a good pace back at this trip.

100/30

2nd

11

(6)

3rd Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Snooze Lane

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sarah Hollinshead

All four wins have come over 8.6f/9.5f here and now 7lb lower than when twice runner-up over 7f at this venue last October; his last four efforts raise serious doubts over his ability to capitalise, though.

8/1

2nd

11

(6)

3rd Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Snooze Lane

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sarah Hollinshead

All four wins have come over 8.6f/9.5f here and now 7lb lower than when twice runner-up over 7f at this venue last October; his last four efforts raise serious doubts over his ability to capitalise, though.

8/1

Form: 2218-9

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won Nottingham novice in July (8.5f, good) but slightly disappointing in two handicaps since, including here on reappearance; a bit to prove.
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6th

4

(3)

25th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:05 Leicester

Willard Creek

9st 11lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: David & Nicola Barron

Big chance on last season's form but he's been struggling this time around; dropping down the weights but soft ground would ask a new question of him and he's usually seen over further.

20/1

10th

10

(1)

26th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

16:28 Redcar

Willard Creek

9st 3lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Won a Nottingham novice last July and he's dropped down the weights this season, but for good reason and he needs to turn things around.

20/1

10th

8

(4)

16th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

16:50 Beverley

Willard Creek

9st 11lb

J: Sam James

T: David & Nicola Barron

in touch with leaders

20/1

Form: 33049- D

Last run: 183 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won by 6l off this mark at Haydock last June (1m2f, good to soft) and some creditable runs after that; has won first time out, so one to consider.
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10th

2

(4)

17th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

13:50 Doncaster

Arch Moon

10st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

All wins on good/good to soft, the most recent off 2lb lower at Wetherby in May; form dipped at Ayr last time and he is now conceding weight to several 3yos who are much less exposed; opposed.

8/1

5th

2

(5)

12th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:37 Ayr

Arch Moon

10st 1lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Michael Dods

in touch with leaders on outer

13/2

4th

3

(8)

17th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Ayr

Arch Moon

10st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

took keen hold, prominent, switched to near side over 2f out

9/2

12/1

Form: 23705- D

Last run: 198 days

W: 9st 1lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
These conditions suit and he starts the season on a good mark but usually needs a run or two to hit form.
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7th

1

(5)

24th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

13:40 Beverley

Just Hiss

10st 2lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Tim Easterby

Veteran who is 0-5 this term but went close at Nottingham (1m2f, good) in July; favourably treated, being 2lb below last winning mark.

12/1

6th

7

(6)

14th Sep 2024

Heavy

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:55 Chester

Just Hiss

10st 10lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Tim Easterby

prominent on outer, in touch with leaders after 3f

10/1

2

(11)

7th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

14:10 Pontefract

Just Hiss

11st 4lb

J: Mrs Emily Roberts

T: Tim Easterby

11yo who runs off the same mark as when winning this last year (good) and he went very close at Nottingham (1m2f, good) last time; key player.

11/2

OUR TIP

11/2

Form: 5874-4

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
7f maiden winner for Richard Hannon in July 2021; not disgraced on debut for present trainer when close fourth of seven at Brighton (1m2f, good, tongue tie on for first time) last month; quite interesting.
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5th

1

(12)

17th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:15 Brighton

Ardbraccan

10st 0lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

in rear

11/2

4th

8

(2)

9th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

16:17 Nottingham

Ardbraccan

9st 6lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Has a modest strike-rate but won over C&D (soft) in April; largely consistent since, solid second off this mark at Sandown (1m, good; behind a subsequent winner) most recently; one for the shortlist.

8/1

18/1

Form: 6680-5

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Useful for Aidan O'Brien in 2019/20; mainly disappointing since, although there was a more encouraging effort when fifth at Ripon last month (1m2f, soft) on first run after wind surgery.
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7th

6

(1)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 218y

Class 6

14:47 Redcar

Mythical

8st 9lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

Smart on the Flat in his prime but modest in recent times; has been pulled up in three hurdles since joining this yard; hard to fancy.

20/1

9

2nd Jun 2026

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

16:30 Southwell

Mythical

10st 2lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

Smart on the Flat in his prime but has been pulled up on both starts for this yard over hurdles; hard to fancy.

50/1

10

9th May 2026

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

18:47 Hexham

Mythical

10st 3lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

Smart on the Flat in his prime but struggled off lowly mark on stable/handicap hurdle debut in March (3m1f); may benefit from this steep drop back in trip but still has too much to prove.

66/1

6/1

Form: 3-7316 D

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
AW bumper winner on debut (2m); sole win on the Flat was over 1m2f at Newcastle in February; not so good last time but unexposed on turf and could bounce back.
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11th

5

(4)

1st Jul 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Ri Na Farraige

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Looked to be a lightly raced 6yo to follow when winning in good style over C&D in February; however, he was soundly beaten over C&D next time and it was the same story at Pontefract last time; return to form required.

12/1

11th

3

(9)

3rd May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

14:50 Pontefract

Ri Na Farraige

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

AW bumper winner on debut (2m); sole win on the Flat was over 1m2f at Newcastle in February; not so good last time but unexposed on turf and could bounce back.

6/1

6th

8

(1)

17th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Ri Na Farraige

8st 11lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

midfield, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened

7/2

10/1

Form: 44210- D

Last run: 132 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Both wins have been over 1m2f on the AW but she hasn't been quite as effective in three runs on turf; back from a break.
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8th

3

(8)

15th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Tahasun

10st 1lb

J: Jefferson Smith

T: Henry Spiller

Much better on the AW than on turf, her two wins both coming on Polytrack including over C&D last summer; just 1lb higher than when chasing home a subsequent winner at Newcastle (1m2f, Tapeta) in June and she could go well.

16/1

11th

1

(10)

20th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Leicester

Tahasun

10st 1lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Henry Spiller

Two wins over this trip on Polytrack last year; another sound effort on AW when second at Newcastle (1m2f) last month but she had failed to beat a rival on turf on her two outings prior to that; has a 5lb lower mark on the grass but others are still preferred.

9/1

2nd

4

(7)

21st Jun 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

18:50 Newcastle (AW)

Tahasun

9st 7lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Henry Spiller

Two wins over this trip on Polytrack last year and just 1lb higher than for the most recent; has run well on Tapeta, but has failed to beat a rival in her last three starts (two on turf) so has a bit to prove.

16/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £49.60
Straight Forecast £36.74
Tricast £300.51
Trifecta £360.80

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Beryl Burton

The Guardian:

Arch Moon

TOPSPEED:

Ardbraccan

SPOTLIGHT:

Masque Of Anarchy

RP Ratings:

Benadalid

D Express:

Snooze Lane

Telegraph:

Ri Na Farraige

The Sun:

Ardbraccan

The Times:

Beryl Burton

Daily Record:

Beryl Burton

Daily Mail:

Arch Moon

Daily Mirror:

Arch Moon

The Star:

Masque Of Anarchy

POSTDATA:

Benadalid