October 09 / 15.00 Pontefract

15.00

Good To Soft

Leslie Burton (Fisher) Handicap

  • Prize money: £6542.5
  • 1m 0f 6y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Leslie Burton (Fisher) Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

8/1 (Won)

Form: 234515 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at Thirsk last month (1m, good) and not disgraced when fifth over C&D off this 3lb higher mark last time (good to soft); a possible.
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2nd

12

(3)

5th Oct 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:21 Pontefract

Mount King

9st 1lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Scored off today's mark over C&D (good to firm) in July, having swapped usual cheekpieces for first-time blinkers, and has largely held his form since; not disgraced in competitive series final at Redcar on Saturday; probably won't be far away if he makes a quick reappearance.

12/1

9th

14

(12)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 2

16:35 Redcar

Mount King

8st 2lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tim Easterby

Back to winning ways at Pontefract (1m) in July and has remained in reasonable form, but no obvious excuses here last time and he's now 3lb out of the weights.

25/1

5th

9

(4)

15th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

14:53 Redcar

Mount King

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Back to winning ways at Pontefract (1m) in July and has continued in decent form, sixth of ten in 8.5f Beverley handicap 17 days ago; possibilities off an easing mark.

8/1

20/1

Form: 432997

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
11-race maiden; second over C&D in June (good to firm) but hasn't run as well since, the last twice in cheekpieces (retained).
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8

(10)

20th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Tasever

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Patrick Morris

Six AW wins, the latest off 2lb higher over C&D in February; mixed form since (has been tailed off on two of his last three starts here).

22/1

11th

10

(10)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Tasever

9st 3lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Patrick Morris

Multiple course winner, the latest in February (1m) off a 1lb higher mark; second run back from a break was better than the first but he still finished behind a couple of today's rivals.

20/1

4th

9

(3)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Tasever

9st 4lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Patrick Morris

All six wins have been at this track (7f/1m) but he's been below his best here on his last three starts; may have needed the run here in July but others have stronger claims.

33/1

13/2

Form: 632263

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Two wins last year (6f/7f), the latest off this mark; some fair placed efforts without winning this season; each-way chance.
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3rd

1

(4)

9th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

15:00 Pontefract

Metahorse

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Darryll Holland

Two wins last year (6f/7f), the latest off this mark; some fair placed efforts without winning this season; each-way chance.

13/2

3rd

4

(2)

26th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

17:10 Beverley

Metahorse

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Darryll Holland

Runner-up at Epsom and here before an excusable defeat at Ascot after getting a worked up in the stalls; the principal concern would an apparent preference for drier ground.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 151604 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Dual winner over 1m on good to firm/good to soft this year; fair fourth in a C&D handicap last time; a possible.
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4th

2

(3)

9th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

15:00 Pontefract

Indiana Be

9st 10lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Dual winner over 1m on good to firm/good to soft this year; fair fourth in a C&D handicap last time; a possible.

11/2

4th

6

(10)

21st Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

17:30 Pontefract

Indiana Be

9st 11lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Posted his second win of the summer when easily making all at Hamilton (1m, good to soft) in July; it's too soon to write him off but he needs to perform much better than on his last two starts.

12/1

12th

11

(12)

19th Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Ripon

Indiana Be

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Edward Bethell

Best from the front; made all in a C&D maiden (good) in June and a Hamilton handicap (8.5f, good to soft) in July; latest York effort was a little disappointing and the widest stall could make it tricky for him to lead, particularly as there are some confirmed front-runners drawn much nearer the inside.

15/2

Form: 428843

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Gained second career success at Beverley in April (7.5f, good to soft) and some fair runs at up to 1m2f since; a possible.
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0

3

(5)

9th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

15:00 Pontefract

In These Shoes

9st 8lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Gained second career success at Beverley in April (7.5f, good to soft) and some fair runs at up to 1m2f since; a possible.

7/1

3rd

9

(3)

29th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Newmarket

In These Shoes

8st 13lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Both wins at about 7f but stayed on for close fourth over an extended 1m on AW most recently and may see out this slightly longer distance; looks more exposed than the other 3yos in the field, however.

10/1

4th

6

(5)

17th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 3

16:52 Wolverhampton (AW)

In These Shoes

8st 10lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Made a successful return at Beverley (7f, good to soft) in April and ran well on a couple of occasions subsequently; something to prove after heavy defeats the last twice, but half-sister and dam both AW winners so not impossible she could bounce back on the new surface.

9/1

Form: 111113 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Has won six of her last eight races, all over 1m, on ground varying from good to firm to heavy; on a career-higher mark and didn't run up to her best at Sandown last time, but no surprise if she were to bounce back.
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0

4

(8)

9th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

15:00 Pontefract

Eastern Charm

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Has won six of her last eight races, all over 1m, on ground varying from good to firm to heavy; on a career-higher mark and didn't run up to her best at Sandown last time, but no surprise if she were to bounce back.

7/2

3rd

4

(4)

20th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Sandown

Eastern Charm

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

led but pestered

5/2

1st

5

(1)

5th Sep 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Ripon

Eastern Charm

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Made it 5-6 this season and over this trip when winning over C&D off a 3lb lower mark four weeks ago; that was a weak handicap but she won't mind the faster ground and looks the one to beat again.

4/5

Form: -71214 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Ex-William Haggas; in the frame in all three starts for present yard, winning at Ripon (1m, good) and a decent fourth at Ayr last time (1m, good to soft); chance.
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9th

10

(11)

14th Sep 2024

Heavy

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:15 Chester

Tobetso

10st 8lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Declan Carroll

Respectable fourth over C&D (good) last month but followed that with a poor run at Doncaster and he effectively refused to race in blinkers (which are quickly discarded) at Beverley a fortnight ago; hard to know what to expect.

28/1

11th

12

(3)

31st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 4

16:55 Beverley

Tobetso

8st 8lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Consistency is an issue but he's on a good mark on this year's best, notably a close third at Thirsk in May; blinkers tried for the first time, which could be significant as the only other occasion he's worn headgear resulted in a Brighton win last summer (cheekpieces when trained by W Haggas).

16/1

8th

9

(1)

17th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 4

14:32 Doncaster

Tobetso

8st 10lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Hasn't added to last season's two wins (7f/1m, good/good to firm) but ran well when close fourth at Chester (good) last time on first go at this trip, beaten a length despite stumbling early on; interesting.

5/1

8/1

Form: 12 D BF

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Unexposed sort; won a Southwell maiden on debut in February and a fair second on return from a break in 7f novice at the same track last time; has a bit to prove on turf/handicap debut.
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2nd

5

(3)

13th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Create

9st 3lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Blows hot and cold but she is capable at this level and her latest C&D third wasn't a bad effort; shouldn't be far away if on a going day.

7/1

3rd

4

(2)

28th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Create

9st 4lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Scott Dixon

Career win number five at Ffos Las in July (1m, good) but lesser runs have followed and she's hard to predict.

16/1

7th

10

(2)

15th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Create

9st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Gained a first success of 2026 at Ffos Las (1m) in July but she turned in a poor effort when beating just two in 1m Southwell handicap following month; needs to bounce back.

14/1

Form: 351114 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Went up 7lb for winning three handicaps over this trip from June to August (good/good to firm); not quite so good last time and soft ground a slight concern.
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8

(4)

16th Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

16:59 Ripon

My Honey B

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Winless in two years and has regressed sharply this season, proving inconsistent in the visor in 0-55 company of late; doesn't make obvious appeal.

20/1

8

(4)

10th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Leicester

My Honey B

9st 3lb

J: Sam James

T: Michael & David Easterby

Hasn't won since landing a three-timer in the summer of 2023; has struggled in handicaps this year but stayed on well up in trip when third of 12 in a classified at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) nine days ago; needs to step up back in a handicap.

12/1

5

(12)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

14:05 Newcastle (AW)

My Honey B

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Only one piece of worthwhile form since completing a turf hat-trick in the summer of 2023 and has never attempted this far before, but she drops into this company for the first time; market support would be interesting.

9/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £256.43
Tricast £1663.11

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Eastern Charm

RP RATINGS:

In These Shoes

TOPSPEED:

Indiana Be

The Guardian:

Tobetso

NEWMARKET:

Metahorse

The Sun:

Create

The Star:

My Honey B

Daily Mail:

Eastern Charm

Daily Record:

Eastern Charm

Daily Mirror:

Tobetso

The Times:

In These Shoes

D Express:

In These Shoes

POSTDATA:

Indiana Be

Telegraph:

Indiana Be