July 27 / 14.25 Pontefract

14.25

Good

Nick & Liz 40th Anniversary Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 1m 0f 6y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Nick & Liz 40th Anniversary Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.20
  • Place: £2.80

Form: 87-468

Last run: 44 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Regressive results this season; recorded an AW success off this mark on last attempt in this grade but he's 0-8 on turf.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

11

(15)

13th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:15 York

Project Geofin

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Two wins last summer, with two minor honours in the autumn including one here; ended last year on a low note and started this one with another, while pedigree leaves him with plenty to prove on this first go at 1m4f.

28/1

7th

8

(3)

30th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 3

16:30 Redcar

Project Geofin

8st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Tailed off last November when last seen but enjoyed a good season in the main otherwise, winning two in a row in the summer and finishing second over C&D (good) on his penultimate start; his record when fresh in the spring is pretty decent and he's one to consider.

9/1

10/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: -85505

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Record of 0-5 for new stable but shapes as if this belated drop back to 1m is worth exploring; very well handicapped on best form.
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2

(5)

13th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

16:45 Beverley

Anjo Bonita

10st 1lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Sara Ender

Both wins in 2023, at 1m1f and about 1m2f, but this C&D seemed to just catch her out in May; two good efforts at Carlisle (1m1f, soft) and Pontefract (1m, good) of late but she may need an easier test than this now and would have preferred some rain.

7/2

2nd

5

(1)

27th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

14:25 Pontefract

Anjo Bonita

9st 12lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Sara Ender

Record of 0-5 for new stable but shapes as if this belated drop back to 1m is worth exploring; very well handicapped on best form.

10/1

14

(9)

5th Jul 2025

Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

20:12 Carlisle

Anjo Bonita

9st 13lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Sara Ender

Should be on a good mark but has become hard to predict and wouldn't be the percentage call.

33/1

13/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 5U6312 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Prevailed narrowly at Beverley (8.5f) and ran creditably at Hamilton (1m) since; this in-form 3yo has a solid chance upped in grade.
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7th

7

(10)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

20:52 Pontefract

Keats House

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won two Class 6 handicaps at around 1m in the second half of 2025; creditable efforts off his revised mark to end that campaign and he should be sharper with last month's return to action behind him; others still appeal more for win purposes.

12/1

7th

2

(5)

25th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Ripon

Keats House

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Lit up by a visor (too keen) when a weakening third over C&D last June; did manage to win twice thereafter (with headgear discarded), including from 7lb lower at Musselburgh (1m, good to soft) in September; potentially vulnerable off a 192-day absence.

13/2

4

(6)

15th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

16:45 Nottingham

Keats House

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Two wins this year, at Beverley (8.5f, good to firm) in July and at Musselburgh (1m, good to soft) last month; fourth of nine under his penalty off this mark at Ayr (1m, soft) five days later; needs a bit more.

7/1

12/1

Form: 136004 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Step back in right direction last time; has become nicely treated, having gained both handicap wins off this mark; one to consider.
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7th

1

(2)

22nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Bath

Super Hit

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: James Owen

His last win was 13 months ago but he's run two promising races for James Owen this spring and was beaten less than 2l when sixth at Leicester (1m, good to firm; 9-2) last time; remains well handicapped on his old form and he shouldn't be far away.

7/1

6th

2

(5)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

20:25 Leicester

Super Hit

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

On a long losing sequence (for Darryll Holland) but he made a promising start for James Owen after a three-month layoff when second of 12 in 1m AW Lingfield handicap nine days ago; big shout nudged up 1lb.

7/1

2nd

4

(8)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

17:07 Lingfield (AW)

Super Hit

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Signed off for Darryll Holland with a below-par run at Kempton in January but had gone close off today's mark over C&D a few days earlier and it will be interesting to see what James Owen can do with him (same owner).

7/2

9/4

Form: 537151 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Record is 6-43; well on top under Jack Nicholls at Redcar (1m, good to soft) last Sunday and escapes a penalty for that win; leading player.
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8th

7

(5)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Ripon

Eeetee

9st 5lb

J: Gianluca Sanna

T: John Wainwright

Two wins at Redcar (1m, good to firm/good to soft) last summer, the latest off today's mark; however, it was a tame end to the season and this 8yo needs to get back on track on his reappearance.

50/1

9

(1)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Eeetee

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: John Wainwright

Has gained all wins on turf, mostly at Redcar; has gone off the boil since last success and this return to AW seems unlikely to help, with record in this sphere far from solid.

20/1

12

(13)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 2

16:30 Redcar

Eeetee

8st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: John Wainwright

Showed his liking for Redcar with C&D wins in June and July; things haven't gone to plan since but he met trouble here in August and a heavy defeat last time came in the Legends race at Doncaster; not inconceivable he'll bounce back.

20/1

8/1

Form: 551 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Thrice-raced filly who got off the mark at Ripon (1m, good) most recently; that is ordinary maiden form but she may improve further.
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8th

4

(4)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Ayr

Lovette

9st 10lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Maiden winner last July (1m, good); no closer than about 3l in her six handicaps and finished last here two weeks ago.

16/1

11th

4

(7)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 20y

Class 6

15:30 Ayr

Lovette

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Won a Ripon maiden last July (1m, good) and best subsequent run was when third in a Carlisle handicap in September (1m, soft); could go well on second run at this trip, but has a 190-day absence to overcome.

14/1

4th

3

(7)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Lovette

9st 8lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Got off the mark in a Ripon maiden (1m, good) in July and had been running well in turf handicaps until blotting her copybook when last of 12 at Ayr (1m, soft) last month; still early days and makes AW debut.

12/1

Form: 927-27

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
3yo maiden; inconsistent (2727) since handicapping; not sure what to expect and he's taking on some recent winners.
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7th

9

(5)

9th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 100y

Class 5

15:35 Haydock

Testimonial

8st 11lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Twice runner-up in 1m handicaps but he's inconsistent and has stamina to prove over this far; blinkers, in which he's finished second and seventh, now return.

20/1

7th

9

(4)

27th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

14:25 Pontefract

Testimonial

9st 2lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

3yo maiden; inconsistent (2727) since handicapping; not sure what to expect and he's taking on some recent winners.

14/1

7th

12

(11)

7th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Ripon

Testimonial

9st 2lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Went close in first-time blinkers on nursery debut last September (1m, good), then flopped on soft ground; back on song with good second in first-time cheekpieces on reappearance at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) last month and this 3yo is a contender if the headgear maintains its positive effect.

5/1

10/1

Form: 6-7447 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Has bits of C&D form and is attractively treated; however, he's still seeking a first win away from Hamilton (5-10 there).
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10th

4

(3)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

20:52 Pontefract

Arkenstaar

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

He was gaining his first win away from Hamilton when landing a C&D handicap last October off a 2lb lower mark; promising return to action at his beloved Hamilton 19 days ago; that should have blown away any cobwebs and he rates a strong contender for a yard who could be hitting top gear judged on recent results.

9/2

3rd

4

(2)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

15:53 Hamilton

Arkenstaar

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

One of his seven wins here came in this race two seasons ago; had the benefit of a run that year and record after this sort of break isn't overly encouraging; however, his course record is too good to ignore, he's on a competitive mark and goes on all ground.

7/2

1

(7)

14th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 53y

Class 5

16:14 Leicester

Arkenstaar

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Prevailed by a neck at Pontefract (1m, soft) last week, making it three wins from his last four starts and recording first success away from Hamilton; only 3lb higher even with another penalty; respected in current form.

4/1

Form: -46607

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Not solid on her 6f/7f form for current yard and has enough to prove over this new trip.
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2

(10)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:18 Catterick

Bazball

9st 8lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Runner-up at Newcastle (6f, AW) before going one better to end a lengthy losing run over that same C&D 12 days ago; has won on turf, so the switch to grass is no issue and she's still on a nice mark on her old form following a 4lb rise.

7/2

1st

7

(2)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Bazball

8st 12lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Placed efforts on her last two starts, latterly behind Asadjumeirah over C&D; may have to make do with more minor money.

6/1

2nd

4

(2)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Newcastle (AW)

Bazball

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

It's now 18 runs since her last success but retried in headgear when a solid third of ten in 6f classified event at Thirsk ten days ago; she can't be ruled out in another headgear change.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 7627-0 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Not solid on her results for present yard; 2-2 over C&D but returns to Pontefract with a question mark over her current form.
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6

(8)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Shes Got Bottle

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Disappointing (0-13) since joining Lizzie Quinlan, last of 12 at Catterick (7f, soft; 50-1) over a fortnight ago; hopes pinned squarely on these newly applied cheekpieces and an AW return (0-7) providing the spark; risky even from this plummeting mark.

66/1

11

(13)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:50 Catterick

Shes Got Bottle

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

0-12 (Flat and hurdles) for current stable; edging down the weights but she doesn't look in the sort of form required to capitalise, especially from the widest stall.

33/1

9

(6)

18th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Ayr

Shes Got Bottle

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Runner-up at Carlisle (1m, soft) last September and now 4lb lower but she's struggled on her four starts this year (two hurdles, two Flat).

33/1

Form: -80041 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Justified favouritism dropped back to 1m at Nottingham (good) last time, beating a subsequent scorer; respected back up 4lb.
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6th

3

20th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Warwick

Louie The Legend

11st 4lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Dylan Cunha

Dual Flat winner; ran his best race in this sphere when third of ten finishers at Southwell (2m, good) nine days ago on his handicap debut; has scope to improve further and should run well.

4/1

3rd

6

11th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

16:42 Southwell

Louie The Legend

11st 0lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Dylan Cunha

Dual Flat winner; quiet in three runs over hurdles and although handicaps may see him in a better light, his last two Flat efforts were very moderate; stamina looks an issue.

20/1

9th

7

(6)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Louie The Legend

9st 5lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Dylan Cunha

Two wins from 21 starts; went close at Nottingham (8.5f, heavy) in October but he's struggled since (Flat/jumps), including when well beaten at that same track 15 days ago; drops back to 7f; others are preferred.

8/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £65.90
Straight Forecast £51.40
Tricast £166.98
Trifecta £279.60

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Eeetee

SPOTLIGHT:

Louie The Legend

The Sun:

Keats House

Daily Record:

Lovette

The Star:

Keats House

NEWMARKET:

Louie The Legend

Daily Mirror:

Louie The Legend

POSTDATA:

Eeetee

THE NORTH:

Eeetee

The Times:

Eeetee

Telegraph:

Eeetee

D Express:

Eeetee