April 30 / 16.38 Pontefract

16.38

Good

Tuffa Boots Supports The NHC Handicap

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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Tuffa Boots Supports The NHC Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 2544-1 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
His three wins have come at Catterick on good or slower ground, the latest a ready win on his return to action three weeks ago (6f, good); has C&D form too but some of his rivals may prove better suited by drying ground.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

7

(4)

17th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

14:45 Catterick

Mister Sox

9st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Similar weights chance to Woodstock on their Ripon form (6f, good) in August when first home on his side; gained a deserved first win of 2026 at Pontefract 12 days ago and he has a 2-2 record over this C&D (also won over 7f here) so looks primed for a good run; yard runs two.

9/2

1st

7

(10)

5th Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:40 Pontefract

Mister Sox

9st 7lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

C&D winner; yet to strike this year but there have been several good runs along the way; on a dangerous mark and he holds each-way claims again.

9/1

6th

15

(3)

24th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:03 Pontefract

Mister Sox

9st 0lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

A four-time scorer (including C&D on good) in 2025; 0-12 this year but arrives on the back of a couple of respectable efforts over 6f at Ripon and is on a fair mark, particularly if the 5lb claim of Jake Dickson (who partners him for the first time) is taken into account.

8/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 0320-7 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Favourable mark on the pick of last season's best and his recent return to action at Ripon should have sharpened him up; can get going too late though and others are preferred today.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

14

(12)

2nd Oct 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 Ascot

Rock Opera

10st 12lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Has struggled since finishing first and second over 6f at Pontefract (both good) at the start of the summer but is well handicapped again; has yet to prove himself at 7f, though.

16/1

10th

10

(7)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

20:10 Southwell (AW)

Rock Opera

9st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Won off reduced mark at Pontefract (6f, good) in June and also has a C&D success on his CV but needs to up his game after three down-the-field turf runs this summer (6f-7f).

16/1

11th

1

(5)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:37 Doncaster

Rock Opera

9st 9lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Resumed winning ways at Pontefract (6f) in June but below par in big-field 6f handicaps at York on his last two runs; this course scorer needs to bounce back on a rare run over 7f.

9/1

Form: 42308-

Last run: 200 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Yet to win a handicap but he ran several good races in defeat for Charles Hills last year; sold for 24,000gns in October; starts out for a new stable off an interesting mark and he's one to note for market confidence.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

2

(9)

24th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:03 Pontefract

Kodiac Thriller

9st 12lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Mark Walford

Two wins this year, notably when seeing off 16 rivals in the 'Jump Jockeys' Nunthorpe' at York (5f, good to firm) in July; only ninth at Ripon and Chester since, though.

20/1

9th

6

(2)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

15:17 Chester

Kodiac Thriller

9st 1lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Mark Walford

Two wins this year, notably when seeing off 16 rivals in the 'Jump Jockeys' Nunthorpe' at York (5f, good to firm) in July; unplaced in the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon four weeks ago; well drawn but a career best is required to win.

11/2

9th

11

(14)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Kodiac Thriller

8st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Mark Walford

Fared best of the stands' side group when second in this race 12 months ago; races off 3lb higher this time around but he confirmed his liking for the track with a C&D win in April and he was better than ever when beating 16 rivals at York (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago; high on the list.

10/1

15/8

Form: -81111 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Flourished since joining Ruth Carr, winning handicaps at Newcastle (twice) and Southwell before completing his four-timer in fine style at Thirsk last week; made all on that occasion but he doesn't have to lead; unpenalised here and holds strong claims of making it 5-5 for William Pyle.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(13)

3rd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Kats Bob

9st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Ruth Carr

Boasts a solid record over C&D, latterly when fourth to New Image from a similar draw last weekend; yard been among the winners and he's at least entitled to close the gap on 6lb better terms.

6/1

4th

2

(11)

26th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Kats Bob

9st 8lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Ruth Carr

Boasts a good record over C&D; has never run on the AW off a mark this high (ran exclusively on turf since last spring) but unlucky not to have picked up a handicap this season and this is a touch easier back on Tapeta.

12/1

6th

20

(5)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Thirsk

Kats Bob

9st 0lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Ruth Carr

A five-time scorer in 2025, including over C&D; runner-up in 6f handicaps at York and Redcar this summer and not ideally drawn with 14th in 6f Ripon handicap last time; not ruled out.

25/1

OUR TIP

9/2

Form: 1049-1 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Returned to action with a cosy success at Thirsk 18 days ago (visored for the first time), travelling strongly and picking up well despite a tendency to wander around a bit in the closing stages; up 6lb but he's well drawn and makes more appeal than many.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(9)

27th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

17:07 Epsom

Wreck It Ryley

9st 10lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Alan Brown

Close third of 26 off this mark at Glorious Goodwood (6f, good to firm) in July and he's better than he showed on his two starts since (6f/7f, good to soft/soft); however, he needs to bounce back today and his last four wins have come over 6f.

16/1

11th

11

(8)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:50 Haydock

Wreck It Ryley

9st 0lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Alan Brown

Third of 26 in a 6f handicap at Glorious Goodwood but then disappointed when 4-1 at Hamilton; lacks the same appeal as some in here, especially when 6f has always looked his trip.

20/1

7th

5

(2)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:15 Hamilton

Wreck It Ryley

9st 11lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Alan Brown

Scored at Leicester (6f) in April; running well since and just edged out when third of 26 in 6f Goodwood handicap 23 days ago; that form is proving very strong, so he merits serious consideration despite 2lb rise.

13/2

16/1

Form: 415-60 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Didn't need to improve to win a 6f Redcar novice last September; didn't run badly on his first start for this yard at Wolverhampton last month but he was well beaten at Ripon 13 days ago when reportedly unsuited by the undulations of the track; well drawn for one that can race prominently and he's edging down the weights.
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Verdict Starting price

13th

12

(5)

16th Oct 2026

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:07 Haydock

American Bay

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Paul Midgley

Runner-up off 6lb higher at Redcar (5f, good) in June but hasn't kicked on from that and hopes are pinned on first-time blinkers prompting a revival; unproven on soft/heavy ground.

20/1

7th

6

(5)

19th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

American Bay

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Went very close off 5lb higher at Wolverhampton (5f, Tapeta) in March but he's been up and down since; had an excuse in the mud at Haydock last time but losing run is now up to 13 and others are more convincing.

16/1

9th

10

(12)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:47 Haydock

American Bay

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

He has finished runner-up twice this season, including at Redcar (5f, good) off 4lb higher, but he failed to justify support when seventh at Beverley three weeks ago; career-low mark but his modest strike-rate (2-27) tempers confidence and there's a soft-ground query too.

12/1

Form: 12- D BF

Last run: 129 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Ran out the easy winner of a 6f novice at Kempton on her debut last September; disappointed at Lingfield on her reappearance, second of four having been weak in the market (hung right); moves into handicaps with potential and this track lends itself to her racing style; one to consider.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(5)

30th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:38 Pontefract

Zip It Up

9st 11lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Richard Hannon

Ran out the easy winner of a 6f novice at Kempton on her debut last September; disappointed at Lingfield on her reappearance, second of four having been weak in the market (hung right); moves into handicaps with potential and this track lends itself to her racing style; one to consider.

3/1

7th

1

(5)

30th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:38 Pontefract

Zip It Up

9st 11lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Richard Hannon

Ran out the easy winner of a 6f novice at Kempton on her debut last September; disappointed at Lingfield on her reappearance, second of four having been weak in the market (hung right); moves into handicaps with potential and this track lends itself to her racing style; one to consider.

3/1

2nd

2

(2)

22nd Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

12:00 Lingfield (AW)

Zip It Up

9st 7lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Richard Hannon

took keen hold, led, faced challenge from 2f out, headed inside final furlong, soon no extra

1/3

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Payout
Exacta £28.50
Straight Forecast £26.77
Tricast £442.12
Trifecta £287.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Kats Bob

Daily Mail:

Zip It Up

TOPSPEED:

Kodiac Thriller

Daily Record:

Wreck It Ryley

POSTDATA:

Mister Sox

D Express:

Zip It Up

RP RATINGS:

Kats Bob

The Times:

Kats Bob

Telegraph:

Kats Bob

The Guardian:

Kats Bob

Daily Mirror:

Kats Bob

The Sun:

Kats Bob

The Star:

Kats Bob