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

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

3rd

1

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

17:10 Beverley

It Just Takes Time

9st 9lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

A three-time C&D scorer; right back to his best of late when runner-up in 7f handicaps at Wetherby and Thirsk, caught only late on latter occasion; up 2lb but another bold showing is on the cards.

3/1

2nd

2

(4)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:02 Thirsk

It Just Takes Time

10st 0lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

C&D winner who bounced back to his best with second of 14 in 7f Wetherby handicap 12 days ago; up 2lb but he remains 1lb below his last winning mark so merits serious consideration.

4/1

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

2nd

4

(8)

13th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

19:00 Killarney

Earls

9st 6lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Wonderfully durable handicapper with 11 wins to his name, the latest being on his favoured soft ground at Roscommon in September; returned to form at that track two starts back, where he handled good ground, and fine run at Limerick (yielding) last month when narrowly beaten by an in-form 3yo; easier ground would be ideal, but still the one to beat.

7/4

2nd

8

(5)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:20 Limerick

Earls

9st 5lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Confirmed a liking for the Roscommon track with last month's second; last September, that venue was the scene of the most recent of his 11 career wins; retains ability.

6/1

2nd

8

(15)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:53 Roscommon

Earls

9st 10lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Veteran loves it here; has won eleven times, including three over C&D, most recently off this mark last September; poor both runs this season, however, and not well drawn here.

22/1

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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Verdict Starting price

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

3rd

12

(11)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:42 Ripon

Bay Breeze

8st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Half of his wins have come over C&D and he finished sixth (Fortamour third) in this race in 2024; runner-up in added blinkers at Hamilton (6f, soft; 11-2) last September, but has failed to sparkle since (0-3); easing mark and a return to Ripon are the positives.

20/1

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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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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Verdict Starting price

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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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