April 29 / 14.48 Pontefract

14.48

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NARS Supports The National Horseracing College Handicap

  • Prize money: £4320
  • 0m 5f 3y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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NARS Supports The National Horseracing College Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.70
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 131-96 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Five-time turf winner; only 2lb higher than for her Redcar win last summer (6f, good to firm) and her two AW runs this year aren't the ones to judge her on (blindfold slow to be removed last time); leading contender.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(7)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

16:55 Doncaster

Alpine Girl

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Won this last year off 7lb lower, when rank outsider in a small field; possible she didn't take to Ripon last time, after a career-best effort at Pontefract, but she's often done for early pace over this trip and needs to get it bang on off this mark.

7/1

7th

5

(5)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Ripon

Alpine Girl

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Good record on turf for new yard, winning cosily at Pontefract 18 days ago (5f, good); a 5lb rise shouldn't prevent another good run.

4/1

1st

4

(5)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

14:48 Pontefract

Alpine Girl

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Five-time turf winner; only 2lb higher than for her Redcar win last summer (6f, good to firm) and her two AW runs this year aren't the ones to judge her on (blindfold slow to be removed last time); leading contender.

9/1

OUR TIP

6/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: /0041- D

Last run: 296 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 5yo; revived by blinkers last summer, following his Redcar fourth with a cosy win at Ripon (5f, good) 296 days ago; this 3lb higher mark is unlikely to prove beyond him but he is taking on match-fit opposition today.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

(7)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Beverley

Call To Action

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Fine runner-up efforts on two of his three starts this year and should give it another good go if fully tuned after ten weeks off.

7/1

2nd

2

(2)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

16:21 Hamilton

Call To Action

9st 8lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Ended 2025 with a win and better than ever when a close second of eight at Pontefract (5f, good) on reappearance; Thirsk was disappointing but that was a Class 4, so this is easier.

7/2

11/4

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 543-91 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Stepped up on his low-key reappearance when winning a 5f handicap at Newcastle 16 days ago; this demands more up 4lb and he wasn't at his best in one C&D run last summer.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(7)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:10 Ripon

Rock Of England

10st 0lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Paul Midgley

6yo who has won three times this season, including over C&D in June and at Hamilton last month; remains well handicapped on his old form but he didn't shine at Thirsk last time and it would be a worry if the forecast rain arrives (all turf wins have been on good/good to firm).

9/2

4th

5

(1)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:43 Thirsk

Rock Of England

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Paul Midgley

Prominent racer and another of these having a good season; close up behind Accrual and Moulin Booj here last time and he's better off at the weights with both.

10/1

4th

6

(6)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:17 Thirsk

Rock Of England

9st 10lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Paul Midgley

Prominent racer; thriving this season, winning three of his last five starts with the latest a cosy success at Hamilton (5f, good to firm) two weeks ago; up 4lb but he needs serious consideration; stable also runs American Bay.

7/2

3/1

Form: 076-51 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
C&D winner 12 months ago (good ground); back to winning ways in a 6f handicap at Catterick three weeks ago, doing well from a wide stall; has landed the widest draw again today and that could find her out.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(4)

17th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Keldeo

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

Speedy mare but has done all of her winning on turf, albeit she has only had five opportunities on AW; back to her last winning mark but will be vulnerable to late closers.

8/1

9th

2

(1)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

17:33 Chester

Keldeo

10st 0lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

Five-time turf winner but unraced here; had the cheekpieces back on when always close up to finish second at Beverley last time out; same mark and no excuses on the draw front.

4/1

2nd

1

(8)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Beverley

Keldeo

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

Notched her third Catterick win (6f, good) in April, since when she's been a bit below par with three fourth places; handles the 5f course here but needs a revival.

8/1

Form: 07-622 D

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Front-runner; two AW wins (5f) last autumn and he was in good form when last seen in February; not much wiggle room off this mark though and a lower draw would have been preferable too.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(4)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

15:52 Lingfield (AW)

General Assembly

9st 4lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Clare Hobson

Won three 5f AW handicaps in 2025, the latest off a 3lb higher mark; fair fourth at Chester last month and he should appreciate the return to AW; went close in one previous C&D run.

4/1

4th

8

(4)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

14:10 Chester

General Assembly

9st 7lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Clare Hobson

In good order on AW this winter; two turf runs this summer well short of that level though and others bring more pressing claims.

20/1

10th

9

(1)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:40 Windsor

General Assembly

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Clare Hobson

Front-runner; two AW wins (5f) last autumn but he returned after a short break with a well-held fifth of eight at Pontefract (5f, good) last month; may have needed that run but his sole turf win was two years ago and others are more persuasive.

14/1

Form: 41049- D

Last run: 142 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Seems happiest on AW nowadays; not at best at Wolverhampton when last seen in December; trainer may have stronger claims with Jojo Rabbit.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(7)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

16:30 Southwell (AW)

Invincible Crown

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Triple AW winner who scored on turf (5f, good) in June but his form has gone the wrong way in three subsequent runs; has something to prove and he needs a major revival after a laboured effort at Catterick last time.

8/1

11th

9

(10)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Catterick

Invincible Crown

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ruth Carr

Got off the mark on turf at Musselburgh in June; not so good twice since and he has a double-figure draw to defy this time.

12/1

4th

2

(2)

3rd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:10 Nottingham

Invincible Crown

9st 8lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ruth Carr

Three-time Wolverhampton winner who finally broke his duck on turf off 3lb lower a month ago (went close over C&D previously); things didn't pan out his way at Catterick last time and he's one to consider.

7/4

Form: 77-816 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Made all to win over C&D on his penultimate start (good to soft; Class 6); not in the same form over 6f on AW 12 days ago but he is well drawn back at 5f and his rider's 3lb claim is a bonus; key player.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

3

(4)

25th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

16:45 Musselburgh

Jojo Rabbit

9st 7lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Made all at Pontefract in April and runner-up twice in a row in May; not written off but subsequent form has been mixed so he's not a solid option.

6/1

10th

11

(11)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Beverley

Jojo Rabbit

8st 13lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Made all at Pontefract (5f, good to soft; has won on good to firm) in April; beaten only a head over C&D off 1lb higher in May and arguably unlucky not to go close at the least over C&D again last time, finishing well for fourth having met trouble at a crucial stage; his draw isn't ideal but still respected.

10/1

4th

3

(4)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Beverley

Jojo Rabbit

9st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Pontefract winner in April (5f, good to soft); two good runs in May, the first when second over this C&D; hasn't been in such good form on last two runs.

12/1

20/1

Form: -73187 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Sprung a 33-1 surprise at Southwell last month (5f) but that has been followed by two disappointing runs; best turf form on good ground; others appeal more for win purposes.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

4

(7)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:57 Southwell (AW)

Toomuchforme

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Wildly inconsistent filly who's finished well held a few times since springing a 33-1 shock over C&D in March; it seems the positive early impact of the visor may have worn off.

25/1

8th

6

(1)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

14:48 Pontefract

Toomuchforme

9st 1lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Antony Brittain

Sprung a 33-1 surprise at Southwell last month (5f) but that has been followed by two disappointing runs; best turf form on good ground; others appeal more for win purposes.

20/1

7th

9

(5)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Toomuchforme

9st 1lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Antony Brittain

Opened her account for her current yard over C&D in March but bumped start when last of eight in 5f Wolverhampton handicap three days ago; it would come as no surprise to see her bounce back.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £49.20
Straight Forecast £44.77
Tricast £158.19
Trifecta £280.20

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Keldeo

The Times:

General Assembly

SPOTLIGHT:

Jojo Rabbit

Telegraph:

Call To Action

The Star:

Alpine Girl

TOPSPEED:

Keldeo

Daily Mail:

Keldeo

Daily Record:

Keldeo

The Guardian:

General Assembly

Daily Mirror:

General Assembly

The Sun:

General Assembly

POSTDATA:

Jojo Rabbit

D Express:

Jojo Rabbit