May 01 / 16.25 Pontefract

16.25

Soft

Sir Peter O’Sullevan Charitable Trust Supports NHC Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 5 runners
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Sir Peter O’Sullevan Charitable Trust Supports NHC Handicap

Runners: 5 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.20
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 00-325

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Now exposed after ten defeats but has finished runner-up on three occasions and 7f on heavy was all too much the last time; could go well but probably vulnerable.
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4th

3

(1)

12th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:20 Hamilton

Dubai Hills

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Amy Murphy

took keen hold, disputed lead, lost position over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

9/2

1st

5

(2)

1st May 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:25 Pontefract

Dubai Hills

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Amy Murphy

Now exposed after ten defeats but has finished runner-up on three occasions and 7f on heavy was all too much the last time; could go well but probably vulnerable.

5/1

1st

5

(2)

1st May 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:25 Pontefract

Dubai Hills

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Amy Murphy

made all, led narrowly, ridden over 1f out, kept on well and went clear final furlong

5/1

2nd
3 (3)
Mart

7/4

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 1-5222 D BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won three times in the space of four starts on the AW during the winter and has continued to run well; first turf start for this yard (0-4 for Michael Bell on grass) and these conditions are a grey area.
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2nd

5

(1)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

15:50 Lingfield (AW)

Mart

8st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: D Donovan

Has extended his losing sequence in three attempts for new yard but is interesting off current mark back at Lingfield, assuming he takes well to added blinkers; three-time course winner (AW/turf).

9/4

11th

10

(5)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:54 Newcastle (AW)

Mart

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: D Donovan

Has a course win (5f) amongst his seven wins but the latest was back in May 2025; two respectable turf runs for Des Donovan and he's one to consider.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 631-

Last run: 218 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
It now looks a weak maiden that he won at Beverley (5f, soft) in September but, now gelded, he's entitled to make a better 3yo and stepping up in distance should be a positive.
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1

(10)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Pals Battalion

10st 0lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Mixed results in higher grades on turf of late; has a better strike-rate (4-10) on AW and looks interesting returned to this sphere off 1lb below last winning mark.

10/1

5

(6)

27th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

14:40 Haydock

Pals Battalion

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: David O’Meara

Never in contention in the Ayr Silver Cup last week; mark not beyond him judged on this year's best but he has few secrets now.

20/1

18th

21

(17)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Ayr

Pals Battalion

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Has a useful strike-rate on the AW but just 1-18 on turf; suffered some interference over C&D on his latest 6f start in July but he looks to have his share of weight relative to the company he keeps today.

40/1

Form: 280-

Last run: 207 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Beaten in a tight finish at Hamilton (6f, good) first time out and it's not been easy since, contesting a good novice at Newmarket before finishing last in a Listed race at Redcar; potentially well treated for handicap debut on that initial effort; now gelded; unraced on ground softer than good; interesting.
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4

(6)

4th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:15 Ascot

Jonny Concrete

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

Prominent racer who prevailed in a big field at York (7f, good to firm) in July and followed up at Musselburgh (7f, good) last month; today's race will take more winning but this 5yo is clearly thriving; respected.

13/2

1st

1

(9)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

15:20 Musselburgh

Jonny Concrete

9st 12lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

Ran well in defeat on first four starts this season then held on gamely to win 18-runner York handicap (7f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; effectively 4lb higher here if Jack Nicholls' reduced claim is considered but ought to be right in the thick of things again.

5/1

1st

4

(10)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:32 York

Jonny Concrete

9st 8lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

Prominent racer who has been running well in defeat over 6f this season, including here; his last win came over 7f at Musselburgh last April and he could be in the mix back up in trip.

7/1

10/1

Form: 2556-9

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Showed promise on soft ground in her first two starts (6f and 7f); hasn't progressed from there, including two comprehensive defeats in handicaps.
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6th

4

(2)

27th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

16:20 Nottingham

Marie Ellen

9st 8lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Marco Botti

Hasn't progressed from her first two starts last year; last of five at Pontefract (6f, soft) last month; yet to race on ground faster than good; first-time hood is now worn; easy to look elsewhere.

16/1

5th

4

(1)

1st May 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:25 Pontefract

Marie Ellen

9st 4lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Marco Botti

Showed promise on soft ground in her first two starts (6f and 7f); hasn't progressed from there, including two comprehensive defeats in handicaps.

10/1

5th

4

(1)

1st May 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:25 Pontefract

Marie Ellen

9st 4lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Marco Botti

pressed leader, outpaced 2f out, weakened and eased over 1f out

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £5.20
Straight Forecast £5.47
Trifecta £11.30

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Pals Battalion

TOPSPEED:

Dubai Hills

The Guardian:

Mart

SPOTLIGHT:

Jonny Concrete

The Times:

Pals Battalion

Telegraph:

Pals Battalion

Daily Mail:

Pals Battalion

D Express:

Pals Battalion

The Sun:

Pals Battalion

The Star:

Pals Battalion

Daily Record:

Pals Battalion

POSTDATA:

Dubai Hills

NEWMARKET:

Dubai Hills

Daily Mirror:

Dubai Hills