July 30 / 17.10 Pontefract

17.10

Good To Soft

Auntie Maid 50th Birthday Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 5f 3y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Auntie Maid 50th Birthday Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 417213 D BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Progressing this summer and he was gaining his third win of the campaign when making all at Carlisle last month; creditable third at Hamilton two weeks ago and should give it another good go.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

8

(9)

28th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Beverley

Astapor

8st 12lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

Isn't the most consistent but knows how to win and shaped well after a break of over five months at Wolverhampton in March (form worked out); on a good mark and interesting.

8/1

12th

8

(9)

28th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Beverley

Astapor

8st 12lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

Isn't the most consistent but knows how to win and shaped well after a break of over five months at Wolverhampton in March (form worked out); on a good mark and interesting.

8/1

3rd

4

(11)

14th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Astapor

9st 6lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

Lost his way in the second half of last year and doesn't boast a good record first time out down the seasons; stall 11 isn't ideal for a front-runnner either.

16/1

10/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 5-7465 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Shadow of his former self and his losing run currently stands at 31; operating off a lowly mark now and Monday's Beverley fifth suggested he was still in some form; others are safer for the win though.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9

(6)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

13:47 Nottingham

Yazaman

8st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

Four wins last May-July, with no joy since; he finished close up four and five starts back, acts on soft and is edging down the weights, but he was never dangerous in Westgate Warrior's C&D race two weeks ago.

10/1

9

(6)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

13:47 Nottingham

Yazaman

8st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

Four wins last May-July, with no joy since; he finished close up four and five starts back, acts on soft and is edging down the weights, but he was never dangerous in Westgate Warrior's C&D race two weeks ago.

10/1

7th

8

(11)

15th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:15 Nottingham

Yazaman

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Four wins last May-July, with no joy since but he finished close up three and four starts back (his last two runs at 5f) before two lesser shows over 6f; beaten a head off this mark over C&D (good) in August, so a case can be made.

10/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 551725 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Made all in a 5f handicap at Beverley in May (5f, good to firm) and also ran well for second at Hamilton last month (good to firm); only fifth at Beverley 12 days ago but still ran creditably; apprentice takes off a handy 7lb and no problem with a left-hand bend; not discounted for a yard which runs four in this.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

22th

16

(20)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

19:10 Cork

Imperial Khan

8st 13lb

J: Amy Jo Hayes

T: Liam G O’Brien

Sole career victory came when trained by Paul Midgley in Britain; highly tried and well beaten in three starts for new yard; impossible to recommend.

40/1

13/2

Form: 885457 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
He hasn't found his very best this season but is edging down the weights and this return to Class 6 company will be in his favour; not discounted for a stable which is mob-handed.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

1

(3)

17th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Thirsk

J R Cavagin

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Tailed off at Doncaster last time but he reared at the start so has an excuse; prior to that he was a good third at Nottingham (5f, good) and can be in the mix if reproducing that form; ran well on soft last year.

13/2

9th

11

(7)

28th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

13:35 Doncaster

J R Cavagin

9st 3lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

5.6f course winner; returned to form when third at Nottingham (5f) last time; however, he could be vulnerable to stronger stayers back up to 6f.

6/1

3rd

2

(8)

2nd Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

15:25 Nottingham

J R Cavagin

9st 10lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Paul Midgley

Usually takes a while to come to hand and two runs in Class 5 handicaps this year have seen him finish a modest seventh; conditions won't faze him and he's one to consider for a yard in form.

7/1

Form: 436338 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Shaped well in his first two starts this season but he hasn't kicked on as may have been expected; trip, track and ground should all be fine and he's dangerous off such a lowly mark.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

10

(6)

6th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:48 Carlisle

Canaria Prince

8st 12lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tim Easterby

Thrown in on his best form but unplaced all five starts this season, behind Golden Rainbow at Thirsk on latest; needs a revival.

14/1

7th

15

(9)

24th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Thirsk

Canaria Prince

8st 11lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

In decent nick without winning until turning in a poor ninth at Ripon (5f) only five days ago; blinkers replace cheekpieces; now with a bit to prove from 1lb out of the handicap.

16/1

9th

8

(8)

19th Jun 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:35 Ripon

Canaria Prince

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

prominent, lost ground from over 1f out

11/1

OUR TIP

16/1

Form: 111009 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Flourished in Class 6 handicaps over 5f at Newcastle in the last 12 months, winning five; low-key return to turf at Doncaster 17 days ago but he's better than that and there should be a strong pace for him to aim at in this field; could go well at a price.
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8th

9

(7)

1st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Elzaal

8st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Paul Midgley

Five-time C&D winner but the last was in March 2023; mark has bottomed out but he will need to better his two C&D runs this autumn to win.

7/1

8th

9

(7)

1st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Elzaal

8st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Paul Midgley

Five-time C&D winner but the last was in March 2023; mark has bottomed out but he will need to better his two C&D runs this autumn to win.

7/1

7

(9)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Elzaal

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Multiple C&D winner but the last of them was back in March 2023; sent off favourite for a 0-55 here on his return from a break last month and ran creditably; dangerous off a lowly mark.

7/1

11/2

Form: 987432 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Well into the veteran stage but he has run three sound races since returning to turf last month, latterly finishing second of 12 at Beverley 12 days ago (5f, soft); has a C&D win on his record and should run his race.
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12th

9

(2)

13th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Muatadel

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: John Wainwright

Veteran with a modest strike-rate on AW; not at his best when last seen and others have more obvious claims.

66/1

10th

10

(7)

30th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Muatadel

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: John Wainwright

Two-time C&D winner but this 10yo is 0-28 since scoring here in October 2021 and has been out of form on his last few starts.

33/1

10th

10

(7)

30th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Muatadel

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: John Wainwright

Two-time C&D winner but this 10yo is 0-28 since scoring here in October 2021 and has been out of form on his last few starts.

33/1

Form: 006040 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Stayed on for fourth at Chepstow last month but failed to back it up at Yarmouth 18 days ago; others have stronger claims.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(5)

8th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Glory Hallelujah

9st 2lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

10/1

11th

12

(13)

28th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

14:10 Pontefract

Glory Hallelujah

8st 13lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Form has dipped in two starts this month but his two efforts in August were respectable; dangerous mark but something to prove again now.

12/1

Non-runners

Soul Seeker

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Payout
Exacta £17.40
Straight Forecast £17.09
Tricast £138.50
Trifecta £105.40

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Canaria Prince

D Express:

J R Cavagin

Daily Mirror:

Soul Seeker

The Times:

Imperial Khan

SPOTLIGHT:

Elzaal

Daily Record:

Astapor

Telegraph:

Muatadel

POSTDATA:

Canaria Prince

The Star:

J R Cavagin

The Sun:

Soul Seeker