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- Prize money: £3245.08
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 6
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Clear
25/1 (Won)
- Win: £17.00
- Place: £4.20
Form: 65057-
Last run: 201 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 (1) |
9th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 182y Class 6 |
10st 11lb |
Won for today's rider off a 2lb lower mark at Redcar last time (6f, good to firm); today's softer conditions are not sure to suit. |
11/2 |
|
1st 3 (2) |
26th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
11st 0lb |
Last win was over C&D off this mark in November but he can be hard to predict and should have run better back in a 0-60 last time. |
8/1 |
|
8th 1 (8) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
There have been enough good runs since November's Redcar win to think this mark was in range and this race is much weaker than the Haydock handicap three weeks ago in which he weakened out of things only inside the final furlong; didn't look the easiest ride there but he still makes some each-way appeal back in a 0-60. |
8/1 |
14/1
- Place: £2.60
Form: 44855-
Last run: 156 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 (7) |
13th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
10st 1lb |
Three wins last June/July, the third over 5f here (good to soft); just as effective over 6f on fast ground and AW; neck second at Hamilton (5f, good) on Saturday and one to consider. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 2 (8) |
11th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 7y Class 6 |
10st 2lb |
Completed a hat-trick at Ayr (5f) last summer; built on earlier promise this season when a very good third of 12 at Newcastle (5f) 15 days ago; big shout off a 2lb lower mark here. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 10 (7) |
26th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Reeled off a hat-trick last summer (5f-6f, turf and AW) and went close to landing a four-timer when second at Bath in August; below form this term (unable to live up to his market position on last two starts) and he is due to be 2lb lower from the weekend. |
12/1 |
5/1
- Place: £1.90
Form: 456
Last run: 48 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 (5) |
25th Jun 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Sent off 4-1 and 9-2 for his two handicaps but couldn't match the pick of his novice/maiden form (stepping up to 7f was no real help last time); perhaps first-time headgear will focus him. |
11/2 |
|
5th 6 (5) |
6th May 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Showed ability here over 5f in February on his second start and ran to a similar level when finishing third of nine over 6f at Newcastle on handicap debut; should be suited by this step up to 7f, in line with his pedigree, and holds solid claims. |
4/1 |
|
5th 6 (5) |
6th May 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Showed ability here over 5f in February on his second start and ran to a similar level when finishing third of nine over 6f at Newcastle on handicap debut; should be suited by this step up to 7f, in line with his pedigree, and holds solid claims. |
4/1 |
15/8
Form: 4842 BF
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (4) |
25th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Probably hasn't enjoyed heavy/good to soft ground on turf the last twice but his record on Polytrack (4212) is a bit better than on Tapeta (484) and he remains 4lb higher than for his Kempton win (6f) in August. |
5/1 |
|
3 (5) |
7th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 0m 5f 60y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Kempton winner (6f; from 5lb lower) in August; moderately progressive form came to an abrupt end on heavy ground at Salisbury (6f; favourite) latest, and it is a legitimate concern that his three best efforts have been on AW; cheekpieces added to regular tongue-tie. |
4/1 |
|
5th 3 (9) |
12th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Most runs and best form have been on the AW, notably his recent first and second finishes in 6f handicaps; on a competitive mark and could yet show his worth on turf. |
2/1 |
6/1
Form: 519-43 C
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 (3) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 3y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
All four wins have came on AW but has been placed on her last two runs on turf; needs a shade more to win but not out of this. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 3 (6) |
25th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Made low-key seasonal/stable debut over 6f last month but placed twice over 5f since, more recently when second on AW a week ago; back in action before 2lb rise takes effect; respected. |
5/2 |
|
2nd 7 (1) |
18th Jun 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
A fair and reliable 5f AW winner for David O'Meara in 2025; comes here on the back of a solid third of 11 for her new stable in 5f Thirsk handicap 13 days ago so can't be ruled out. |
8/1 |
4/1
Form: 616-54 CD
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (4) |
21st Jun 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
A fair juvenile 6f winner but he arrives below par, tenth of 12 in 6f Newmarket handicap last month; others appeal more. |
6/1 |
|
10th 11 (10) |
16th May 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Only win and best form has been on the AW; wasn't beaten too far in his only handicap on grass and was just 3l away in two AW handicaps before hampered by a slow start last time; hold-up tactics might not be ideal here on quickening ground. |
10/1 |
|
10th 11 (10) |
16th May 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Only win and best form has been on the AW; wasn't beaten too far in his only handicap on grass and was just 3l away in two AW handicaps before hampered by a slow start last time; hold-up tactics might not be ideal here on quickening ground. |
10/1 |
7/1
Form: -83192 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (8) |
2nd Jul 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Wolverhampton winner (6f, AW; first-time tongue-tie) in February and not beaten far when fifth of eight at Doncaster (5f, good to firm) last time, but she refused to race in both intended starts prior to that so comes with risks attached. |
12/1 |
|
5th 4 (4) |
15th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 3y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Won on the AW in February and is on a workable mark if able to transfer that form to turf, but she refused to race on consecutive appearances last month and comes with very obvious risk attached. |
25/1 |
33/1
Form: 40868-
Last run: 174 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 (9) |
4th Jul 2026 Good 0m 7f 173y Class 6 |
10st 9lb |
Hit a good vein of form on AW earlier in the year, winning three times including over this sort of trip at Wolverhampton in March; 0-11 on turf but it was a fair effort when fifth at Doncaster last June and he's not ruled out. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 1 (4) |
11th May 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Touch unlucky not to notch his fourth win of the year when beaten a short-head at Southwell a month ago; 1lb rise puts him on the ceiling mark for this class of race and he has a fair chance of making it 3-4 over C&D. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 2 (1) |
11th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Thriving in 2026 and he bagged a third success in 8.6f Wolverhampton handicap 12 days ago when overcoming a wide passage; up 3lb but this C&D scorer merits serious consideration. |
5/2 |
12/1
Form: 047-9
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 56
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 (6) |
1st Jul 2026 Firm 0m 5f 160y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
First visit here was a winning one (this trip; did it nicely; May 2025) and he hasn't run a bad race at the track since, most recent example when not getting the rub of the green in a 0-70 two starts ago (finished fifth); soft ground a valid excuse latest; of interest in first-time blinkers. |
8/1 |
|
9th 2 (3) |
6th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 16y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Scored twice last summer (including over C&D) and comes here on the back of a solid fifth in 5.5f Bath handicap 25 days ago; not out of things from an easing mark. |
10/1 |
|
5th 4 (5) |
12th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 160y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Twice a winner in 2025, once here; reappeared with a close sixth at this track last month and it was his first visit to Pontefract when below par three weeks ago; can go well. |
9/2 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £141.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £141.67 |
| Tricast | £657.41 |
| Trifecta | £698.90 |
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