July 11 / 15.55 Pontefract

15.55

Good

Iveco Daily Business Trimline At Northern Commercials Handicap

  • Prize money: £14431.2
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 7 runners
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Iveco Daily Business Trimline At Northern Commercials Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 10-741 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Won 2yo C&D maiden (good) last September and landed a handicap at Carlisle (7f, soft) a fortnight ago; travelled strongly last time and there can be optimism she will be similarly effective now back down to a sprint trip; this lightly raced 3yo is open to further improvement and has leading claims.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(3)

4th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Kitai

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Appleby

led narrowly, headed over 1f out, edged right 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

5/1

4th

1

(3)

4th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Kitai

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Appleby

led narrowly, headed over 1f out, edged right 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

5/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 931416 D BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Disappointing favourite at Ripon three weeks ago but suffered interference leaving the stalls and appeared to become unbalanced during the race; in top form previously, with wins at Thirsk (6f, heavy) and Ripon (6f, good to firm), and he could bounce back with a big performance.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

13

(2)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

It Just Takes Time

8st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Mark Walford

C&D winner; runner-up on this card 12 months ago; having a solid campaign but surprising if he was up to winning.

33/1

9th

10

(8)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:47 Thirsk

It Just Takes Time

9st 3lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

8yo who was knocking on the door prior to making all in fine style at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) 12 days ago; had just three rivals to beat last time and he's 4lb higher in a tougher race today, but is clearly in good heart and is a two-time winner at Thirsk; could go well.

11/1

1st

2

(2)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

19:30 Beverley

It Just Takes Time

9st 5lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Back in form with three placed efforts this summer; the latest one took his C&D record to 1113; this front-running 8yo remains just 1lb above last winning mark; solid chance.

5/2

13/2

Form: 0-8710 D

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Won four in a row last season (6f-1m, good-soft) and back on the scoresheet in big-field handicap at Cork (7f, soft to heavy) in May; down the field at the Curragh later that month but this Irish raider is still entitled to respect in view of his previously progressive profile; cheekpieces go on.
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Verdict Starting price

11th

4

(11)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:55 Roscommon

Earls

9st 8lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

His win in last year's renewal on soft ground was his third C&D success; placed in his previous four starts before a rare below-par effort here last time; getting on in years, but could easily bounce back.

10/1

7th

3

(3)

18th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

19:15 Roscommon

Earls

9st 12lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

C&D winner; knocking on the door in recent starts; beaten 2.5l when third at Galway on latest; runner up over C&D in May off 2lb lower; frame claims again, especially if it rains.

15/2

3rd

9

(7)

30th Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 98y

17:05 Galway

Earls

9st 2lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Durable handicapper with 11 wins to his name, the latest being on his favoured soft ground at Roscommon last September; has notched three consecutive seconds since May; concerning that he has been unplaced in seven Galway attempts.

10/1

8/1

Form: 912135 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Needs to bounce back from a poor performance at Ripon three weeks ago but running really well prior to that with wins at Ripon (6f, soft) and Thirsk (6f, good); can be in the mix if leaving last time behind.
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6th

7

(8)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Thirsk

Bay Breeze

9st 8lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Winner of eight races including one over C&D, but losing run up to 12 despite a slipping mark; not disgraced when fourth of 11 behind Great at Carlisle (6f, good to firm) last month, but he could really do with the ground easing.

8/1

4th

4

(2)

9th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:45 Carlisle

Bay Breeze

9st 13lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Eight-time winner, the latest over C&D (good to soft) 14 months ago off a 5lb higher mark; capable at this level but slower ground would have been preferable.

10/1

4th

1

(4)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

18:12 Carlisle

Bay Breeze

11st 2lb

J: Mr Thomas Easterby

T: Tim Easterby

Won over C&D in May last year (good to soft); beaten 7l when third at Ripon last week (6f, good); these are his ideal conditions and should go well.

7/2

5/1

Form: 213-05 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Progressive last year after joining this yard and, although he hasn't been at his best on either run this season, his recent fifth at Windsor (6f, good to firm) was a step back in the right direction; may be able to build on it now in a visor (replacing cheekpieces); unproven on slow ground.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(4)

23rd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:45 York

Aphelios

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Appleby

in touch with leaders

7/1

2nd

1

(10)

13th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Aphelios

10st 3lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Overcame a wide trip to score at Kempton (AW) last week, benefiting from the return to this grade and belated step up to 7f; now 3-6 in Class 4 events and remains unexposed at this distance; 5lb penalty is largely offset by Frederick Larson's useful claim; respected.

6/1

Form: 467000 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
9yo who hasn't been at his best this year and has finished midfield in big-field handicaps on his last three starts; however, he's dropped down the weights and this race is much easier than he's used to; 1-1 here and could go well if conditions suit (most of his best form is on good or faster).
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9th

1

(4)

25th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

16:25 Doncaster

Summerghand

10st 0lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

10yo who isn't the same force as last year and may not want soft ground, but he's performed respectably in hot handicaps on his last few starts and is on a dangerous mark now dropping back down in grade; possible player.

11/2

7th

4

(12)

21st Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Ayr

Summerghand

9st 10lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Top-of-the-trees in the best sprint handicaps down the years, winning the Stewards' Cup in 2020 and the Gold Cup in 2022; failed to beat a rival here 12 months ago but the weight has fallen off his back since and his run at the Curragh last week was encouraging; could well have a decent crack at this; refitted cheekpieces replace regular visor.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 3-1609 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Reappeared with big-field handicap win at Doncaster (6f, soft) in April; mixed form since but was denied a clear run at York (6f, good) two starts ago and he's on a competitive mark; not ruled out in first-time blinkers.
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Verdict Starting price

5

(9)

27th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Aleezdancer

9st 6lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

C&D winner; responded well to a change of tactics when making all at Pontefract in July (6f, good); not so good in either start since but not handicapped out of things if bouncing back.

12/1

11

(12)

14th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 111y

Class 2

15:00 Doncaster

Aleezdancer

8st 12lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Inconsistent 6yo who hasn't gone beyond a bare 6f for a long time and finished down the field at York in July when last seen; however, he won at Pontefract (6f, good) earlier that month and has shown some strong form here in the past (including a soft-ground win); could go well.

20/1

12

(2)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:00 York

Aleezdancer

9st 0lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

C&D winner; exploited his drop down the weights when making all at Pontefract 18 days ago (6f, good); still has handicapping scope despite a 4lb rise; one to consider.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £13.70
Straight Forecast £12.16
Trifecta £60.90

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Kitai

RP RATINGS:

Summerghand

SPOTLIGHT:

It Just Takes Time

Telegraph:

Earls

POSTDATA:

Kitai

The Times:

Kitai

The Guardian:

Kitai

D Express:

Kitai

Daily Mail:

It Just Takes Time

Daily Mirror:

Summerghand

The Sun:

Summerghand

The Star:

Summerghand

Daily Record:

Summerghand