July 03 / 14.10 Pontefract

14.10

Good To Firm

21st Wilfred Underwood Memorial Handicap (For Female Amateur Jockeys)

  • Prize money: £3973.6
  • 1m 2f 5y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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21st Wilfred Underwood Memorial Handicap (For Female Amateur Jockeys)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.63
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 443-21 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Has performed well in both Pontefract starts, winning over 1m2f last summer and going very close over 1m4f in May; justified favouritism under Serena Brotherton at Haydock (11.5f, good to firm) last time, beating a subsequent scorer; holds solid claims and commands respect up just 3lb.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(2)

9th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:20 Leicester

Unplugged

9st 13lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Boasts a good record at Pontefract, where he should have notched a fourth win early last month, and today's similarly stiff 1m2f should suit; not as consistent now, unsurprisingly given his age, but is still more than capable at this level.

8/1

2

(8)

18th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

14:15 Catterick

Unplugged

10st 13lb

J: Miss Serena Brotherton

T: Michael & David Easterby

Unraced here; goes particularly well at Pontefract where he just failed to catch Star Start over 1m2f last time; stays this far and should be on the scene.

11/4

2nd

1

(3)

6th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

14:30 Pontefract

Unplugged

11st 2lb

J: Miss Serena Brotherton

T: Michael & David Easterby

9yo who has an excellent record at Pontefract, most recently taking advantage of a reduced mark in a 1m2f amateurs' event in June under Serena Brotherton; back up 4lb and well beaten at Haydock latest but has to be of interest back here unless the ground is softer than good.

7/2

10/1

  • Place: £4.70

Form: 646313 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
In good form over 1m2f at Beverley the last twice, winning on fast ground then close third on soft; latest effort came in 0-55 grade, however, and this looks harder off the same mark; just 3-46 overall.
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Verdict Starting price

12th

8

(10)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:56 Beverley

Dandys Angel

9st 0lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: John Wainwright

Six-time course winner (all 1m2f) who goes on any ground; never involved on her C&D reappearance last month, but she should be sharper this time and is now 11lb lower than for her win here last summer; could be dangerous if she gets a good pace and some luck.

20/1

8th

10

(4)

15th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

17:10 Beverley

Dandys Angel

8st 7lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: John Wainwright

Six-time course winner (all 1m2f) who goes on any ground and finished second in this on her first start of 2023; 0-10 since her last win in July, however, and she was 50-1 when suffering big defeat on her reappearance in this race last year; nothing wrong with this mark if she is ready to roll.

25/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 6-5581 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Stuck on well to force a dead-heat under Sophie Smith at Newbury (1m2f, good) last month, with regular visor removed; likely player off just 3lb higher in this similar event with the headgear again missing.
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8th

7

29th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

18:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lennys Spirit

10st 12lb

J: Mr Liam McGaffin

T: Adam Kirby

In good form on the AW at Lingfield this year until a below-par sixth on turf in 1m2f Windsor handicap 18 days ago; this course winner can bounce back here.

14/1

6th

5

(7)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:12 Windsor

Lennys Spirit

10st 13lb

J: Mr Liam McGaffin

T: Adam Kirby

Good start for Adam Kirby when a close third (of 12) in a 1m2f AW handicap at Lingfield in March (for today's rider); not so good back at Lingfield 13 days ago but returning to turf should be in his favour.

6/1

5th

4

(1)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:20 Lingfield (AW)

Lennys Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adam Kirby

Just 1-28 on AW but he went desperately close to doubling that tally in an amateur rider's race over C&D last month, only headed in the dying strides (first run for Adam Kirby); 2lb higher today; one to consider with new headgear tried.

4/1

Form: -52353 BF

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
0-9; solid third when favourite for maiden handicap over C&D most recently (that race has thrown up a few subsequent winners) and he remains unexposed at 1m2f; possibilities off same mark in first-time headgear.
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8th

9

(5)

21st Dec 2023

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Dancing Gypsy

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: David Loughnane

took keen hold, prominent, outpaced 3f out, weakened over 1f out

12/1

11

(8)

9th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dancing Gypsy

9st 4lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Ran well when third on his stable debut here (9.4f) last month but faded out of it over 1m2f at Newcastle since, taking his record to 0-13; drops back in trip.

14/1

8th

3

(8)

19th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

12:25 Newcastle (AW)

Dancing Gypsy

9st 9lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: David Loughnane

3yo who is 0-12 but, having edged down the weights, he ran well when third on his stable debut at Wolverhampton (9.4f, Tapeta) on Monday; that was his first run since July and he could have more to offer for this yard.

6/1

Form: 06-260 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 7lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Has not matched his reappearance effort in two starts since; however, he's back on last winning mark and has lots of Pontefract form, including a second-place finish in this race last year; revival possible.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

4

(1)

21st Dec 2023

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Billy Roberts

9st 9lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Simon Whitaker

prominent, outpaced and lost position over 3f out, no impression from 2f out

20/1

5

(8)

13th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Billy Roberts

9st 10lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Simon Whitaker

Veteran who has finished second a few times on turf this season, without being particularly consistent; scored twice over C&D in December 2021 but is harder to fancy on his 2022 AW form.

20/1

14th

7

(3)

7th Oct 2023

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

14:10 Redcar

Billy Roberts

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Simon Whitaker

Veteran who has finished second three times this season, most recently behind Dogged at Ripon in August; often amateur ridden; suspicion one or two will prove stronger.

14/1

11/2

Form: 50-612 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
In good form under Emily Roberts the last twice, scoring comfortably at Ripon (1m4f, good; ended long losing spell) then close second at Hamilton (1m5f, good to soft; four days ago); 1m2f winner in his younger days and can't be dismissed.
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7th

6

(7)

28th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

13:05 Leicester

Sameem

10st 11lb

J: Miss Rebecca Burley

T: Tim Easterby

Unraced on heavy but fine on soft; ran moderately last time but has won after similar performances in the past; not handicapped out of it.

10/1

7th

6

(7)

28th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

13:05 Leicester

Sameem

10st 11lb

J: Miss Rebecca Burley

T: Tim Easterby

Unraced on heavy but fine on soft; ran moderately last time but has won after similar performances in the past; not handicapped out of it.

10/1

9th

3

(2)

18th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:20 Redcar

Sameem

10st 13lb

J: Miss Rebecca Burley

T: Tim Easterby

never better than midfield

7/1

Form: 353316 BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Dead-heated in 1m contest at Ripon on penultimate outing; unplaced favourite back over 1m2f there (good) later in June, taking record at this distance to 0-5; percentage call is to oppose him.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(2)

23rd Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

13:48 Hamilton

Rievaulx Raver

9st 11lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Continues to tumble down the weights and he's one to watch in the betting in a first-time tongue-tie, but he's been well beaten on all three starts this season and a major turnaround is required.

16/1

11th

8

(5)

11th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Ripon

Rievaulx Raver

9st 8lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Gained both wins over C&D but seems badly to have lost his way since his dead-heat here last June; well-beaten 50-1 shot on both appearances this year; considered only if much stronger in the betting today.

12/1

14th

11

(4)

14th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:15 Beverley

Rievaulx Raver

9st 3lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Both wins at Ripon (1m, good to firm), the latest from 5lb higher last summer; hasn't beaten many in his last four starts including on his recent Thirsk reappearance; best watched for now.

33/1

Form: 6-5179 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Came up short in better races the last twice; C&D winner (off just 1lb lower) in May on last attempt in Class 5 and looks interesting back in this scenario; has good overall record for amateur riders.
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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

Form: 9-64

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Thrice-raced 3yo who appeared to improve for the switch to fast ground at Nottingham (fourth over 1m) most recently, improving on his soft-ground efforts; may take another step forward now handicapping.
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3rd

3

(7)

9th Sep 2025

Good

1m 5f 192y

Class 6

14:10 Catterick

Twoforthegutter

10st 8lb

J: Miss Serena Brotherton

T: Christopher Kellett

Kept on well to score at his beloved Hamilton (1m4f, good) four weeks ago; a 5lb rise will make life tougher as he seeks to win away from that Lanarkshire venue for the first time; down the field (sixth) behind Stellarmasterpiece over 1m4f here in April.

7/2

1

(2)

12th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

20:10 Hamilton

Twoforthegutter

9st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Christopher Kellett

Dual course winner (1m4f/1m5f); form has dipped slightly since finishing runner-up at Carlisle (1m6f, good to firm) in May but, on recent evidence, he's closely matched with today's rivals Crystal Guard and Sugarpiehoneybunch; foolish to dismiss.

12/1

33/1

Form: 870-08

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner for previous yard; out of sorts, including over 1m, for current stable; still has something to prove on turf and this new trip presents an added question mark.
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6

(10)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Dundalk (AW)

El Bello

9st 11lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Raymond Hurley

Had the well-fancied Glady Eagle (making Irish debut then) back in third when winning at Tipperaryt in August; unplaced twice since then, including at this venue, behind a few of these rivals.

10/1

6

(10)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Dundalk (AW)

El Bello

9st 11lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Raymond Hurley

Had the well-fancied Glady Eagle (making Irish debut then) back in third when winning at Tipperaryt in August; unplaced twice since then, including at this venue, behind a few of these rivals.

10/1

12

(3)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 4f 0y

16:02 Curragh

El Bello

10st 12lb

J: Miss Georgie Benson

T: Raymond Hurley

Never competitive on the AW last time and runs Dundalk well, but won over Tipperary's 1m4f the run before; can cope with this 5lb higher mark, won't mind rain and his jockey has won the last two renewals of this.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £39.20
Straight Forecast £37.36
Tricast £136.01
Trifecta £218.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

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NEWMARKET:

Lenny's Spirit

Telegraph:

Billy Roberts

The Sun:

Lenny's Spirit

POSTDATA:

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The Guardian:

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Daily Mail:

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D Express:

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Daily Mirror:

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