June 23 / 14.30 Pontefract

14.30

Good

Trevor Woods Memorial Handicap

  • Prize money: £3092.4
  • 1m 2f 5y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Trevor Woods Memorial Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.70
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 60-614 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Opened his AW account with clearcut win at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in April; not disgraced at Redcar (1m2f) since; still well treated on best form but has registered only one turf success since 2019.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(2)

26th Aug 2024

Good

1m 2f 190y

Class 6

17:30 Ripon

Irv

10st 10lb

J: Miss Becky Smith

T: Micky Hammond

A two-time scorer at around 1m2f this year and recorded a respectable seventh of 13 at Beverley (1m2f) 27 days ago; possibilities.

6/1

7th

6

(4)

30th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

14:10 Beverley

Irv

10st 9lb

J: Miss Becky Smith

T: Micky Hammond

Bagged his second success of 2024 at Pontefract (10f) in June before posting a good third of 11 in 10f Nottingham handicap 24 days ago; took a division of this event in 2022 so he's very much one to consider.

9/2

3rd

6

(11)

6th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

17:35 Nottingham

Irv

10st 9lb

J: Miss Becky Smith

T: Micky Hammond

Comes here having won two of his last three starts, more recently keeping on strongly at Pontefract 13 days ago (1m2f, good to firm); only beaten a head into second in the corresponding event 12 months ago and could well go one better this time around.

5/1

20/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 56-088

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Scored off 5lb higher at Newcastle (1m, AW) last year; possibly found 7f too sharp at Musselburgh ten days ago; however, holds dismal claims on 2024 bare form and needs a big revival.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

2

30th Aug 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

17:50 Down Royal

Indication Rocket

11st 7lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gary McGill

Modest on the Flat in Britain with Rebecca Menzies, sole win coming on Newcastle AW; runner-up final two starts in low-grade Pontefract handicaps before bought for 4,600gns at Tattersalls July Sales; ground should suit but likely best watched on hurdles debut.

50/1

2nd

3

(6)

1st Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

16:45 Pontefract

Indication Rocket

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Rebecca Menzies

Sole win came off 5lb higher at Newcastle (1m, AW) last May; his first show this term was his second of eight at this track (1m2f) eight days ago, which has reignited some hopes.

4/1

2nd

8

(1)

23rd Jun 2024

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

14:30 Pontefract

Indication Rocket

8st 13lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Rebecca Menzies

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

20/1

OUR TIP

4/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: /80-53

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Showed clear signs of a revival with his staying-on third at Beverley (1m2f, good to soft) five days ago; possibilities off same mark, provided he builds on that effort; strike-rate remains poor, admittedly.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

4

(6)

7th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Three Platoon

9st 12lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Rebecca Menzies

held up in rear

6/1

3rd

2

(11)

30th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

15:55 Beverley

Three Platoon

9st 12lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Rebecca Menzies

Only 1-29 and returning to further is a worry after racing keenly of late, including in this new headgear last week when behind a couple of these.

11/2

4th

2

(5)

22nd Jul 2024

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

20:30 Beverley

Three Platoon

9st 13lb

J: David Egan

T: Rebecca Menzies

Pulled hard and didn't see it out on soft ground behind Dandy's Angel over C&D last Tuesday; had previously been competitive at this level and should do better switched to blinkers from cheekpieces.

8/1

Form: 00-444

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Often slowly away; only 1-18 but she's in a consistent vein of form, having finished a respectable fourth in all three outings this term, latest over C&D when two places behind Ballsbridge; enters calculations.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

(6)

31st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

17:30 Beverley

Bay Dream Believer

10st 2lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Mark Walford

On a hat-trick after 1m2f wins at Leicester (good to firm) and Ripon (good) this month, holding on gamely from the reopposing Mr Jetman at latter track; a further 3lb rise is unlikely to prevent another prominent showing in her current mood.

7/2

1st

7

(1)

17th Aug 2024

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

16:24 Ripon

Bay Dream Believer

9st 11lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Mark Walford

slowly into stride, in rear, headway on near side of group 3f out, led narrowly 2f out, ridden and faced challenges inside final furlong, soon edged left, kept on well final 110yds, gamely

15/2

1st

3

(3)

11th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Leicester

Bay Dream Believer

9st 8lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Mark Walford

1-21, but her latest effort can be ignored (blindfold removed late); return to this trip should suit and is capable of playing a part off this mark (3lb lower than for her win).

7/1

9/2

Form: 043-15 BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Has dropped to 1m this term, opening her account with a comfortable success at Yarmouth (good to soft) then never landing a blow at Chepstow where she seemed unsuited by the undulations; should cope with this step back up in distance; the reappearance form puts her in the picture.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(1)

25th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 6

14:15 Yarmouth

Duchess

8st 13lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: John Berry

Did well to win over 1m here in May as she stays 1m4f (good to soft; strong pace helped); recent form at 1m/1m2f isn't overly encouraging, though.

7/1

6th

3

(10)

19th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

19:40 Yarmouth

Duchess

9st 9lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: John Berry

Stays further and found the strong pace bringing her stamina into play when winning over C&D on slow ground in May; could never get to the leaders here last time (C&D, good to firm) behind Rock And Royal and will need things to fall spot on.

6/1

3rd

4

(3)

30th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

16:55 Yarmouth

Duchess

9st 8lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: John Berry

Stays further and found the strong pace bringing her stamina into play when winning over C&D on slow ground in May (5lb lower); said to have been unsuited by undulating Chepstow next time but this may not be enough of a test under the conditions.

12/1

Form: 23-902

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden who ran encouragingly in C&D contest (good) most recently, collared inside the final 1f having kicked for home too soon in hindsight; finished one place in front of a subsequent scorer; strong chance off same mark.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

(2)

2nd Sep 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

17:10 Chepstow

Ballsbridge

9st 11lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

took keen hold, prominent, no extra final 110yds

11/4

2nd

2

(2)

29th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

14:18 Carlisle

Ballsbridge

11st 7lb

J: Mr Matt Brown

T: Jennie Candlish

sweating, prominent, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on

5/1

2nd

1

(7)

31st Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

17:00 Redcar

Ballsbridge

11st 6lb

J: Mr Matt Brown

T: Jennie Candlish

towards rear, headway over 1f out, went second inside final furlong, kept on

15/2

14/1

Form: 45-956

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Sole success came in Ireland in 2019; best effort this season when fifth over 1m4f here on penultimate start, shaping as if this drop back to 1m2f will suit; good chance off current mark, provided he takes well to first-time headgear.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

7

(1)

21st Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 5f 218y

Class 5

17:37 Redcar

Mythical

8st 10lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Simon Whitaker

Sole success (24 races) came in Ireland in 2019; clear best of four runs this season when fifth over 1m4f at Pontefract on second start and he's already 7lb lower; tailed off when he tried cheekpieces last time and it's nearly three years since he tried this sort of trip.

12/1

7th

5

(8)

23rd Jun 2024

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

14:30 Pontefract

Mythical

9st 6lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Simon Whitaker

disputed lead, led but pestered after 2f

14/1

6th

7

(2)

7th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

13:38 Thirsk

Mythical

8st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Simon Whitaker

Has dropped a long way in the weights but sole win from 22 starts was in a maiden in 2019 and he's finished down the field in his two runs this season; opposable.

12/1

Form: 64-690

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Still a maiden and has poor form for new yard this season, beaten long way over 2m1f here most recently; this marked drop back in trip may help but others have stronger claims.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(9)

23rd Jun 2024

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

14:30 Pontefract

Schumann

8st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Jacqueline Coward

slowly into stride, soon recovered and disputed lead, pressed leader after 2f

33/1

12th

9

(6)

10th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

2m 1f 27y

Class 6

20:00 Pontefract

Schumann

8st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Jacqueline Coward

Eight-race maiden who still has no placed form; poor RPRs (over 2m/1m4f) for new stable this term; others preferred.

20/1

9th

8

(6)

29th May 2024

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

16:10 Beverley

Schumann

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Jacqueline Coward

prominent

33/1

Non-runners

Dandys Angel

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £112.40
Straight Forecast £89.19
Tricast £817.51
Trifecta £832.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ballsbridge

RP RATINGS:

Bay Dream Believer

NEWMARKET:

Duchess

POSTDATA:

Bay Dream Believer

The Times:

Ballsbridge

Telegraph:

Ballsbridge

D Express:

Ballsbridge

Daily Mirror:

Ballsbridge

The Sun:

Ballsbridge

The Star:

Ballsbridge

Daily Record:

Ballsbridge