July 19 / 18.45 Pontefract

18.45

Good To Soft

Sky Bet Supporting Matt Hampson Foundation Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 1m 0f 6y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Sky Bet Supporting Matt Hampson Foundation Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

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16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.00
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 6-5366 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Eight-time winner split between turf and AW; well treated on his Newcastle win (1m2f) last November but he's not hit the same level since and his tactical speed will be tested back at this trip; down the list.
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6

(4)

1st Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

16:00 Musselburgh

Jewel Maker

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Not at best on any of four outings since returning from a break in April, but was given a lot to do and did not get a clear run when fifth of 12 at Redcar (1m, good to firm) ten days ago; another 1lb lower today and the extra furlong will suit; one to consider.

4/1

5

(13)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

16:45 Redcar

Jewel Maker

10st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Arrives in decent nick without winning, fourth of seven in 1m Ayr handicap 31 days ago; this course winner is one for the shortlist.

7/1

4th

1

(7)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:17 Ayr

Jewel Maker

10st 0lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

10yo who's had ten wins, the latest over 1m last July/November; he's back 1lb above his last winning mark but needs to step up a couple of gears following his three runs this year; it was on fifth start that he got competitive again last season but this is a weak race; 7lb claimer is recruited.

10/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 87-711 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
3yo who found improvement when winning at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) last month and he followed up when beating 12 rivals there (8.4f) two weeks ago; only 2lb higher than for that success and he's respected in his hat-trick bid.
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14th

16

(11)

28th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:25 York

This Years Love

10st 0lb

J: Miss Serena Brotherton

T: Michael & David Easterby

Has shown best form in Class 6 and has never won away from Beverley; bit disappointing last time to boot but penultimate effort (split subsequent winners) gives him a good shout.

12/1

2

(4)

9th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

19:50 Pontefract

This Years Love

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Best form on good/firmer; has gained all wins at Beverley and posted a solid effort (split subsequent winners) there on seasonal debut; ran well here last July and warrants respect off unaltered mark.

11/4

100/30

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 518121 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
5yo who has won four of his seven starts this season and the latest success was a comfortable win at Ayr (7f) on Monday; this step back up in trip is no problem and he's a big player under a penalty; last win was on good but he handles most ground.
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5th

12

(8)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

15:42 Beverley

Makalu

9st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Four wins last year included one over C&D; made a winning return at Southwell (1m, AW) in March but well beaten back on turf twice since; not quite sure what to expect.

16/1

5th

12

(8)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

15:42 Beverley

Makalu

9st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Four wins last year included one over C&D; made a winning return at Southwell (1m, AW) in March but well beaten back on turf twice since; not quite sure what to expect.

16/1

11th

14

(4)

3rd May 2025

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:30 Thirsk

Makalu

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ruth Carr

Reappeared with a win at Southwell (1m, AW) in March but then ran badly behind Jez Bomb and three more of these over C&D 11 days ago.

11/1

Form: 070003 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
All three wins have come at 1m on good/good to soft; well treated on his best form last season and he showed signs of a revival when third behind Coloane over C&D (first-time blinkers) 18 days ago; has swing in the weights with his old rival and could be dangerous if he can build on that last run.
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10th

12

(10)

18th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

13:40 Beverley

Premiership

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Michael Wigham

Won three times last year (all 1m), including when justifying favouritism at Yarmouth on first start for Michael Wigham; mixed fortunes lately and has work to do with Coloane from Pontefract in July, so it's difficult to know what to expect.

16/1

7th

4

(7)

2nd Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

15:50 Brighton

Premiership

9st 3lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Wigham

Three 1m wins last season and latest was off 7lb higher at Yarmouth; no joy in 2024, but he perked up with an eyecatching third in classified event at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) two weeks ago and has claims if he can build on that.

9/2

3rd

4

(7)

19th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

19:40 Yarmouth

Premiership

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Wigham

Three-time winner last season, including over C&D, who's generally struggled this time; is among the lowest rated and could have done with some rain ideally.

16/1

Form: 454322 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Record of 1-14 but he's a reliable type who has gone close at Newcastle (1m, AW) and Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) in last two runs; up 2lb but he remains feasibly treated and should be in the thick of things again.
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7

(12)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

16:45 Redcar

Tees George

9st 13lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Adrian Nicholls

Failed to build on his reappearance Thirsk sixth when only 11th in 8.5f Beverley handicap last month; he needs to get back on track.

14/1

11th

9

(2)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

15:42 Beverley

Tees George

9st 2lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Adrian Nicholls

Won easily in first-time cheekpieces over C&D (good) last September but went up 8lb as a result and has been well held in both outings since, albeit he may have needed his Thirsk return three weeks ago; others preferred.

12/1

11th

9

(2)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

15:42 Beverley

Tees George

9st 2lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Adrian Nicholls

Won easily in first-time cheekpieces over C&D (good) last September but went up 8lb as a result and has been well held in both outings since, albeit he may have needed his Thirsk return three weeks ago; others preferred.

12/1

Form: 5-7561 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the 19th attempt when bouncing back with a clearcut win over C&D (good to firm; hood reapplied) 18 days ago; back up 6lb in the weights but his confidence should be boosted after that success and drying ground would be a positive; shortlisted.
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5th

10

(4)

16th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

17:37 Beverley

Coloane

8st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Roger Fell

towards rear

12/1

5th

10

(4)

16th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

17:37 Beverley

Coloane

8st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Roger Fell

towards rear, headway into midfield 2f out, kept on from over 1f out, never dangerous

12/1

5th

10

(8)

3rd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

16:30 Southwell (AW)

Coloane

9st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Roger Fell

towards rear but in touch with leaders

5/1

10/1

Form: 090-96

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Won a Lingfield novice for the Gosdens in February 2022; has generally struggled in handicaps since but he's tumbled down the weights and was an eyecatcher over C&D (sixth of 11) when last seen in May; didn't get any luck in that race and he's not ruled out after a short break.
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8th

6

(1)

3rd Mar 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mhajim

9st 4lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

led

7/1

8th

7

(3)

27th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 5f 66y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Mhajim

9st 6lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

slowly away, took keen hold, towards rear

8/1

5th

5

(6)

12th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

11:55 Southwell (AW)

Mhajim

9st 6lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

dwelt start, in rear, going okay but plenty to do 3f out, hung left but some headway from 2f out, never near to challenge

8/1

Form: 352707 D BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Just one win from 17 starts and that was in September 2022; went very close over 1m at Newcastle (AW) in February but he's been quiet since and was never involved when favourite at Thirsk last month; others are more convincing.
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6

(5)

15th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Masterpainter

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

9lb lower than when beaten a head over C&D in February and last month's fourth of 14 back here (just behind Mr Heinz) was another good effort; just 1-21, but shortlist material on the pick of his form; blinkers return.

6/1

4th

12

(4)

12th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Masterpainter

9st 1lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

1m turf winner who has twice been placed over C&D; 8lb lower than when going close here in February but has been well below that level since.

16/1

5th

9

(9)

30th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

17:20 Thirsk

Masterpainter

10st 10lb

J: Mr Philip Thomas

T: Michael Dods

Sole win came over C&D (good) two years ago, when 12lb higher; well beaten in his last three turf handicaps; more needed.

20/1

16/1

Form: 638668 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Won off 4lb higher at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) last July but he's 0-14 since and has been well held in last four starts; one of two runners for the yard and he looks opposable.
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7

(6)

10th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Handel

9st 9lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

midfield, took keen hold and prominent after 4f, race voided

14/1

7

(6)

10th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Handel

9st 9lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

midfield, took keen hold and prominent after 4f, race voided

14/1

Form: 650504

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Sole win was in a Chelmsford novice (1m2f, AW) last January but he's dropped a long way in the weights and was a creditable fourth of 12 at Catterick (7f, soft) last week; this return to 1m looks a positive and he could be in the mix.
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10th

6

(7)

6th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

First Dynasty

9st 6lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Max Young

Scored over C&D in October but he's gone off the boil, coming in last of nine in 7f Wolverhampton handicap 23 days ago; cheekpieces replace blinkers and he has plenty to prove.

33/1

10th

6

(7)

6th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

First Dynasty

9st 6lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Max Young

Scored over C&D in October but he's gone off the boil, coming in last of nine in 7f Wolverhampton handicap 23 days ago; cheekpieces replace blinkers and he has plenty to prove.

33/1

Form: 060065

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Market springer when an eyecatching fifth at Ayr (1m, good) 12 days ago but that was in a classified event and this is tougher back in a competitive handicap; has some work to do and he's still a maiden after 11 starts.
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10

(11)

19th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

18:45 Pontefract

Lope De Rueda

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Rebecca Menzies

Market springer when an eyecatching fifth at Ayr (1m, good) 12 days ago but that was in a classified event and this is tougher back in a competitive handicap; has some work to do and he's still a maiden after 11 starts.

10/1

5th

4

(14)

7th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:35 Ayr

Lope De Rueda

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Rebecca Menzies

slightly awkward start, soon switched left, held up in last

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £41.10
Straight Forecast £39.37
Tricast £227.03
Trifecta £176.80

Selections

POSTDATA:

Coloane

SPOTLIGHT:

Makalu

RP RATINGS:

This Years Love

The Sun:

Tees George

D Express:

First Dynasty

NEWMARKET:

Premiership

Telegraph:

Jewel Maker

Daily Record:

This Years Love

The Guardian:

Coloane

Daily Mail:

Coloane

Daily Mirror:

Coloane

The Times:

Makalu

The Star:

Makalu