October 07 / 17.20 Pontefract

17.20

Soft

Constant Security Services Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Constant Security Services Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

11/2 (Won)

Form: 070316 D

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Wide-margin winner of a small-field 6f maiden at Ffos Las (soft) in August but he didn't find a lot back in handicap company at Newmarket (6f, good) later that month and has a shade to prove off the same mark.
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13th

3

(8)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 2

17:55 Epsom

Fine Interview

9st 8lb

J: James Doyle

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Well suited by soft/good to soft ground; has a record of 3-4 since wearing cheekpieces, most recently winning at Doncaster (6f) ten weeks ago; respected in the retained headgear, with further progress possible.

7/2

1st

2

(4)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

17:15 Doncaster

Fine Interview

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Close third behind Dark Thirty in this race 12 months ago; found some progress when cheekpieces were added in October, winning back-to-back handicaps at Pontefract and over C&D (soft; Korker second); perhaps found the heavy ground too much for him when last seen in November; can go well fresh and may find further progress this year; high on the list.

7/2

8

(12)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 6f 2y

Class 2

13:33 Doncaster

Fine Interview

9st 4lb

J: James Doyle

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Responded well to first-time cheekpieces in a tight finish at Pontefract (6f) most recently, taking record on soft ground to 1121331; may have more to offer in the retained headgear; successful on this card 12 months ago; enters calculations.

11/2

Form: 154133 CD

Last run: 149 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Suited by slow surfaces, winning his only C&D start, a division of this race on good to soft last October, and since successful at Catterick (7f, heavy) in April; hard to know how much he'll need the run back from a break but in the thick of it on best form.
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10th

13

(3)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Beauty Choice

8st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Winless since 2024 and winless in sprints since 2023; said to have hung left when well beaten on his return to turf seven weeks ago and only holds outside claims.

33/1

13th

14

(14)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

14:55 Doncaster

Beauty Choice

8st 13lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Hindered by traffic issues last time (AW); the 9yo hasn't won since 2024 but is nicely weighted, especially if Lewis Chalkley's 7lb claim is taken into account.

16/1

4th

4

(5)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Beauty Choice

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Went without a win in 2025 but often ran well; another serviceable effort when fourth of nine at Wolverhampton in January; others appeal more for win purposes.

7/1

9/2

Form: 542213 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Has won on good ground but all best form on slower surfaces and he appreciated the return to soft when a never-nearer third of 12 at Haydock (6f) nine days ago; won a C&D novice as 2yo and the return to a stiff test at the trip will suit; every chance.
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3rd

2

(8)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

14:15 Carlisle

Harrys Halo

9st 12lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Has shown most of his form over 6f on ground softer than good; close third in big field over 5f at Doncaster in sole run this term; enters calculations off same mark back up in trip.

9/2

3rd

10

(14)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

17:50 Doncaster

Harrys Halo

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Kevin Frost

Has had only one run over 5f and it was in this race in 2024 when he finished a well-beaten 2-1 favourite; quiet in a light campaign in 2025; others look stronger.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 4-6553 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Heavy-ground 6f winner as 2yo; below best in only two runs last year; has shown he retains ability at 7f this year (refitted cheekpieces latest, retained) and looks worth another go at 6f with the ground in his favour.
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10th

8

(6)

9th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:45 Carlisle

Orbital Chime

9st 8lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Helen Cuthbert

Ended his time with James Owen with a couple of lesser efforts and he could only manage a midfield finish here (7f, soft) on last month's stable debut; dropping down the weights but others are stronger.

20/1

6th

3

(9)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

17:28 Carlisle

Orbital Chime

9st 8lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Helen Cuthbert

Poor strike-rate; eventually lost his form during spring spell with James Owen and was sold for 2,200gns since last run; best watched unless the market suggests a revival is likely.

16/1

8th

6

(10)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Orbital Chime

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

Has been threatening for his current yard this spring but a couple of expensive defeats latterly; goes back to the visor from blinkers and, while capable off this mark, his strike-rate doesn't inspire.

5/1

Form: 331567 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Three wins this year, including over C&D on soft, but she's hit the buffers since the latest one in July and she didn't look about to make serious inroads when badly hampered about 1f out at Hamilton (6f) recently; shade to prove at present.
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3rd

2

(4)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

19:35 Beverley

Blufferonthebus

10st 5lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Craig Lidster

Won twice over 7f last November; comparable form when second at Carlisle (1m, soft) last month; not so good last time and she faces a stiff task at the weights; slower ground ideal too.

7/1

9th

3

(10)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

16:23 Carlisle

Blufferonthebus

9st 11lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Craig Lidster

Scored over C&D (soft) just under a year ago and has been in good form lately; close second off today's mark here (7.7f, soft) a week ago and also suited by good ground; likely contender again.

4/1

2nd

3

(4)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 5

16:18 Carlisle

Blufferonthebus

9st 10lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Craig Lidster

In reasonably good form, having made the frame twice last month, third at Catterick latest; dual winner at Carlisle (soft/good to firm) and returns to this venue off a favourable mark; respected.

5/1

9/1

Form: 370703

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
First handicap win at Wetherby (extended 5f, soft) in April and although her best effort since was back over that C&D in June, she could go well off a fair mark if taking to this track.
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5th

8

(6)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:40 Ripon

Canaria Queen

9st 2lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Productive mare who has been successful three times this term and finished a creditable second in last two C&D attempts; came up short last time, however, and may be in the assessor's grip now.

8/1

5th

7

(8)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 4

15:25 Hamilton

Canaria Queen

8st 12lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Three 5f handicap wins this year, the latest over C&D last week when comfortably outpointing six rivals; the combination of a 5lb penalty and stronger opposition may find her out.

13/2

1st

6

(6)

10th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

20:00 Hamilton

Canaria Queen

9st 2lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

In-form mare; twice successful this season, including at Musselburgh (5f, Class 6, good; from 5lb lower); runner-up at Ripon on last two outings (Tees Aggregates a close third on penultimate start); has no issues with this track; merits respect.

7/2

4/1

Form: 123152 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
On a career-high mark since winning at Carlisle (6f, good) in August but she hasn't run a bad race all year and she acts well on soft; likely to be bang there.
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15

(5)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

14:30 Nottingham

Wichahpi

9st 5lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Bryan Smart

Chased home Annie Edson Taylor at Hamilton last month but two lesser efforts have followed; others hold more obvious claims.

12/1

9

(1)

22nd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:38 Leicester

Wichahpi

9st 7lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Bryan Smart

Not had a lot of luck of late, latterly when anticipating the start and slowly away at Chester ten days ago; has a C&D autumn win to her name and goes on the shortlist for a yard in decent nick.

8/1

7

(6)

12th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 5

16:20 Chester

Wichahpi

9st 10lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Bryan Smart

Close to her last winning mark (6f, Carlisle) and has knocked at the door at Beverley (5f, soft; third) and Hamilton (6f, good to soft; runner-up) on her last two starts; that latest effort was given a boost with Gizelles Izzy (third) winning at Carlisle on Tuesday; one of the likeliest candidates.

9/2

Form: 7-57

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Showed ability on sole 2yo start but soundly beaten in two runs for this yard, over 5f and 7f (with and without a hood), and hard to know what to expect in his first soft-ground run on handicap debut; market can guide.
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7th

3

(5)

11th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Wessex

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: David & Nicola Barron

took keen hold, prominent, weakened over 2f out

12/1

7th

3

(5)

11th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Wessex

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: David & Nicola Barron

took keen hold, prominent, weakened over 2f out

12/1

9th

6

(8)

28th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:15 Redcar

Wessex

9st 8lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: David & Nicola Barron

held up in rear, no impression from over 2f out

50/1

Form: 956704 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Has left his mark in much better races than this and although on a long losing run he's been given a real chance by the handicapper; might have needed his latest run after a break and the return to soft ground will suit; not ruled out.
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1st

7

(1)

23rd Jun 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Ffos Las

Punchbowl Flyer

9st 4lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: John O’Shea

Infrequent winner these days but always prominent when holding on at Chepstow (6f, good) four days ago; this looks tougher under a 4lb penalty (Alexandra Egan rides again).

5/1

1st

1

(7)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:33 Chepstow

Punchbowl Flyer

9st 9lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: John O’Shea

Just one win in the last five years but it came over C&D; back to form when second to Too Much Trevor over C&D nine days ago, doing comfortably best of the stands' side group, and 2lb better off today; good chance of turning the tables.

9/4

12/1

Form: 430467

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Soft-ground winner over 7f at Redcar in May but no progress since, even if he did finish closer to the winner than of late back there 12 days ago; well worth a go in his first 6f handicap.
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2

(8)

16th Jun 2025

Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

15:45 Carlisle

Alfie Boy

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Won at Beverley (8.5f, good) and Chester (1m, good to firm) in the spring, but hasn't run as well since, including at Chester on Friday (favourite but slowly away); has won on soft ground; not out of it.

5/1

6

(1)

13th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 5

16:00 Chester

Alfie Boy

9st 4lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Made all (around 1m) at Beverley and Ayr in the spring but he went too freely when sixth of 13 in 1m Ripon handicap nine days ago; well drawn here so not discounted now reverted in trip.

9/1

6th

7

(5)

4th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:22 Ripon

Alfie Boy

9st 4lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Made all to win at Beverley (8.5f, good) in April and Ayr (1m, good to firm) in May but he raced too enthusiastically when back at Beverley 22 days ago and faded; holds claims if bouncing back; stablemate of Poet's Dawn.

9/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £51.49
Tricast £113.06

Selections

Telegraph:

Wichahpi

SPOTLIGHT:

Harry's Halo

TOPSPEED:

Punchbowl Flyer

NEWMARKET:

Fine Interview

The Times:

Alfie Boy

RP RATINGS:

Canaria Queen

The Guardian:

Wichahpi

Daily Mail:

Wichahpi

D Express:

Wichahpi

The Sun:

Wichahpi

The Star:

Wichahpi

Daily Record:

Wichahpi

POSTDATA:

Harry's Halo

Daily Mirror:

Punchbowl Flyer