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Softracingtv.com Bluff Cove Handicap (Round 6 Of The Pontefract Stayers Championship 2024)
- Prize money: £4187.2
- 2m 2f 2y
- Class 5
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
4/1
Form: 083562
Last run: 30 days
W: 10st 4lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (1) |
7th Oct 2024 Soft 2m 2f 2y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
Record is 5-21; beat all bar the favourite in AW event at Kempton most recently; suited by ground softer than good on turf; creditable third (off just 1lb lower) in this race last year and has a solid chance. |
4/1 |
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2nd 8 (2) |
7th Sep 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Recorded his most recent success off this mark over C&D in April; not certain to repeat the form, having been inconsistent since; however, good chance provided he's back on song. |
12/1 |
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6th 7 (4) |
29th Aug 2024 Standard 2m 0f 102y Class 3 |
9st 1lb |
The only previous course winner in the race, albeit that came in a three-runner affair; has run into trouble in both starts since returned to the AW last month and is just 1lb higher than when winning at Kempton (2m, Polytrack) in April; could play a part if enjoying a smoother passage this time. |
10/1 |
11/4
Form: 975-11 CD
Last run: 163 days
W: 10st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (3) |
7th Oct 2024 Soft 2m 2f 2y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
All wins on soft/heavy; 2-2 this season, both successes in April, including over C&D; likely player proved he gets ideal ground and returns from layoff in similar form; market confidence should be heeded. |
11/4 |
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1st 4 (4) |
27th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
in touch with leaders, headway over 3f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on well, always doing enough |
5/1 |
|
1st 4 (4) |
27th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
in touch with leaders, headway over 3f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on well, always doing enough |
5/1 |
7/1
Form: 543239 C
Last run: 16 days
W: 10st 1lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 9 (2) |
12th Oct 2024 Soft 2m 0f 56y Class 3 |
8st 7lb |
Won a soft-ground maiden but best efforts when it's not so deep; 0-10 this season, nearly winning at Musselburgh in August but beaten over 20l on last two outings; down the weights but it's hard to have confidence in her. |
20/1 |
|
3 (8) |
7th Oct 2024 Soft 2m 2f 2y Class 5 |
10st 1lb |
Has won on soft, best form on faster ground; 0-9 this season but nearly won at Musselburgh in August; stiff task last time; three-time Pontefract scorer and looks interesting off a workable mark back here. |
7/1 |
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9th 12 (6) |
21st Sep 2024 Good 2m 2f 0y Class 2 |
8st 2lb |
in touch with leaders |
16/1 |
7/1
Form: -25522
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 (7) |
10th Dec 2024 Standard 1m 6f 21y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Sole win in 31 starts came over hurdles, but unexposed on the AW and has twice finished runner-up at Newcastle (2m, Tapeta) during the autumn; one for the shortlist provided the shorter trip doesn't find him out. |
7/1 |
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5th 3 (7) |
10th Dec 2024 Standard 1m 6f 21y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Sole win in 31 starts came over hurdles, but unexposed on the AW and has twice finished runner-up at Newcastle (2m, Tapeta) during the autumn; one for the shortlist provided the shorter trip doesn't find him out. |
7/1 |
|
3 (9) |
28th Oct 2024 Standard To Slow 2m 0f 56y Class 5 |
10st 1lb |
Still a maiden on the Flat but has some encouraging form for current yard and soft ground was a possible excuse last time; creditable second off this mark over C&D in early September; could go well. |
10/1 |
7/1
Form: 15351-
Last run: 446 days
W: 9st 6lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 |
30th Nov 2024 Good 2m 4f 19y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
in touch with leaders, went second 4 out, led just before 2 out, faced challenge after 2 out |
9/2 |
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1st 2 |
30th Nov 2024 Good 2m 4f 19y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
in touch with leaders, went second 4 out, led just before 2 out, faced challenge after 2 out |
9/2 |
|
3rd 5 |
16th Nov 2024 Good 2m 3f 85y Class 3 |
10st 7lb |
held up in last, outpaced 4 out, rallied from 2 out, keeping on last, went third final 110yds |
15/2 |
10/1
Form: 76903
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 11 (5) |
6th Nov 2024 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
took keen hold, towards rear |
6/1 |
|
2nd 11 (5) |
6th Nov 2024 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
took keen hold, towards rear |
6/1 |
|
1st 13 (7) |
24th Oct 2024 Heavy 1m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
dwelt start, held up in rear, headway on outer after 2f, switched to centre 4f out, ridden over 2f out, led 1f out, faced challenge final 110yds, kept on well towards finish, won going away |
7/1 |
25/1
Form: 910-55
Last run: 129 days
W: 8st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 49
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
11th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 7f 63y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
prominent, raced in second before 3rd, lost second before 4 out |
66/1 |
|
6 |
11th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 7f 63y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
prominent, raced in second before 3rd, lost second before 4 out |
66/1 |
|
8th 8 (6) |
29th Oct 2024 Soft 1m 7f 189y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
prominent, lost position halfway, soon detached, tailed off |
50/1 |
5/1
Form: 755323
Last run: 16 days
W: 8st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 (2) |
7th Oct 2024 Soft 2m 2f 2y Class 5 |
8st 5lb |
In-form 3yo maiden who continues to move up gradually in distance; posted a solid effort at Chester (1m6f, good to soft) most recently, while shaping as if he'll stay further still; this even greater test may prompt a first success. |
5/1 |
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3rd 15 (15) |
21st Sep 2024 Good To Soft 1m 6f 87y Class 5 |
8st 7lb |
0-7 but placed in his last two handicaps, including a close second at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) 16 days ago; this is a new test back on turf but he's a half-brother to a 14.5f winner and has claims if he can continue the good work. |
6/1 |
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2nd 5 (7) |
5th Sep 2024 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Has shown ability as when beaten 2l into third of eight at Kempton (1m4f, Polytrack) last month (fourth has won since); races off the same mark and holds each-way claims at least. |
6/1 |
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