16:08 · Pontefract

Pontefract Racecourse Racing Together Combatting Loneliness Handicap

1m 2f 5yGoodClass 63YO plusTURFHandicap12 runners
Ordered by projected finish
9
Market FavTop Pick1
OR 59
3/1
Thunder Goddess silks

Kingsclere Racing Club

3yo Filly · 9-6

Lightning Spear - Cape Victoria (Mount Nelson)

Jason Watson70%A M Balding60%
64522
6.0

Lightly-raced sort but on the up since sent handicapping and twice runner-up at Lingfield (1¼m, all-weather) recently, forced wide home turn when beaten a head on latter occasion. Can go one better from an unchanged mark.

Class Advantage

5/03 · C5 (higher class) · finish vs mark n/a5/0323/03 · C4 (higher class) · finish vs mark n/a10/08 · C5 (higher class) · finish vs mark n/a25/08 · C6 · finish vs mark above25/08 · mark par10/09 · C6 · finish vs mark above10/09 · mark par10/09projClass-projected finish: 2nd of 11
Class readCLASS EDGE
BEATS ITS MARKoutruns its handicap mark
Move1
Strength60%
Mark par Finish Dot = grade
Going: GoodDist: 1m 2f 5y · 60%

Previous Market Position

050100todayPos 6 · SP 22/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 6 · SP 22/1 | Actual: 17%5/03Pos 4 · SP 50/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 4 · SP 50/1 | Actual: 25%23/03Pos 5 · SP 16/1 | Expected: 16%Pos 5 · SP 16/1 | Actual: 43%10/08Pos 2 · SP 7/2 | Expected: 82%Pos 2 · SP 7/2 | Actual: 83%25/08Pos 2 · SP 7/2 | Expected: 82%Pos 2 · SP 7/2 | Actual: 89%10/09
Projected finish1st of 12100% of fieldRange 1-4 · 68%
OVER-DELIVERINGfinishes above its price
Trend
Strength87%
ExpectedActualTrend
Delivery +15.3%Ahead 3/4
6
3
OR 57
7/2
Dubai Venture silks

Howard Thompson

5yo Gelding · 9-9

Masar - Dubai One (Exceed And Excel)

Warren Fentiman60%Miss T Jackson
226122
7.0Going 10.0

Enhanced a fine Pontefract record when readily landing 1½m handicap in July. Has remained in good form since, again finding only one too good at Redcar (1¾m, good to firm) last month. In the picture once more back down in trip.

Class Advantage

17/07 · C6 · finish vs mark above17/07 · mark par17/0722/05 · C6 · finish vs mark above22/05 · mark par9/06 · C5 (higher class) · finish vs mark above9/06 · mark par7/07 · C6 · finish vs mark above7/07 · mark par24/07 · C6 · finish vs mark above24/07 · mark par8/08 · C6 · finish vs mark above8/08 · mark par8/08projClass-projected finish: 1st of 11
Class readCOMPETITIVE
BEATS ITS MARKoutruns its handicap mark
Move
Strength61%
Mark par Finish Dot = grade
Going: Good · 33%Dist: 1m 2f 5y · 17%

Previous Market Position

050100todayPos 2 · SP 9/4 | Expected: 88%Pos 2 · SP 9/4 | Actual: 89%17/07Pos 2 · SP 3/1 | Expected: 84%Pos 2 · SP 3/1 | Actual: 83%Pos 6 · SP 9/2 | Expected: 76%Pos 6 · SP 9/2 | Actual: 44%9/06Pos 1 · SP 9/4 | Expected: 88%Pos 1 · SP 9/4 | Actual: 100%Pos 2 · SP 10/3 | Expected: 82%Pos 2 · SP 10/3 | Actual: 75%24/07Pos 2 · SP 7/4 | Expected: 91%Pos 2 · SP 7/4 | Actual: 88%8/08
Projected finish2nd of 1291% of fieldRange 4-11 · 68%
UNDER-DELIVERINGfinishes below its price
Trend
Strength40%
ExpectedActualTrend
Delivery -7.7%Ahead 1/4
4
5
OR 58
8/1
Sunny Orange silks

Mr D Sturdy, Mr D Lumley & Partner

6yo Gelding · 9-10

Expert Eye - Orangey Red (Lawman)

D Fentiman4/29T D Easterby60%
325346
5.0Class ↓4
Cheek pieces

Regained winning thread at Beverley in April and has held form admirably well since, sixth of 19 in handicap at Redcar (1m, good) 8 days ago. Ought to be thereabouts.

Class Advantage

28/07 · C6 · finish vs mark above28/07 · mark par28/075/08 · C6 · finish vs mark above5/08 · mark par12/08 · C5 (higher class) · finish vs mark above12/08 · mark par15/08 · C6 · finish vs mark above15/08 · mark par29/08 · C5 (higher class) · finish vs mark above29/08 · mark par9/09 · C6 · finish vs mark above9/09 · mark par9/09projClass-projected finish: 4th of 11
Class readCLASS EDGE
BEATS ITS MARKoutruns its handicap mark
Move
Strength70%
Mark par Finish Dot = grade
Going: Good · 33%Dist: 1m 2f 5y · 83%

Previous Market Position

050100todayPos 3 · SP 11/4 | Expected: 86%Pos 3 · SP 11/4 | Actual: 71%28/07Pos 2 · SP 3/1 | Expected: 84%Pos 2 · SP 3/1 | Actual: 83%Pos 5 · SP 6/1 | Expected: 68%Pos 5 · SP 6/1 | Actual: 43%12/08Pos 3 · SP 9/2 | Expected: 76%Pos 3 · SP 9/2 | Actual: 83%Pos 4 · SP 12/1 | Expected: 37%Pos 4 · SP 12/1 | Actual: 57%29/08Pos 6 · SP 9/1 | Expected: 53%Pos 6 · SP 9/1 | Actual: 72%9/09
Projected finish3rd of 1282% of fieldRange 1-7 · 68%
EDGING AHEADslightly over its price
Trend
Strength70%
ExpectedActualTrend
Delivery +5.3%Ahead 3/4
10
Value2
OR 54
14/1
Distinction silks

Mike And Wendy Yardley

8yo Gelding · 9-6

Kodiac - Tajbell (New Approach)

Finlay Bassett0/5−7lbJ Mackie60%
365985
4.0Going 8.0
Visor

Three-time scorer in 2025 (including over C&D). Winless this season but not seen to ideal effect with fifth of 8 in handicap at Beverley (1¼m, heavy) 19 days ago. Not ruled out from a falling mark.

Class Advantage

22/05 · C5 (higher class) · finish vs mark above22/05 · mark par22/052/06 · C5 (higher class) · finish vs mark above2/06 · mark par8/07 · C5 (higher class) · finish vs mark above8/07 · mark par21/07 · C5 (higher class) · finish vs mark above21/07 · mark par6/08 · C6 · finish vs mark above6/08 · mark par29/08 · C5 (higher class) · finish vs mark above29/08 · mark par29/08projClass-projected finish: 8th of 11
Class readCLASS EDGE
BEATS ITS MARKoutruns its handicap mark
Move1
Strength59%
Mark par Finish Dot = grade
Going: Good · 17%Dist: 1m 2f 5y · 83%

Previous Market Position

050100todayPos 3 · SP 28/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 3 · SP 28/1 | Actual: 78%22/05Pos 6 · SP 6/1 | Expected: 68%Pos 6 · SP 6/1 | Actual: 29%Pos 5 · SP 18/1 | Expected: 5%Pos 5 · SP 18/1 | Actual: 33%8/07Pos 9 · SP 40/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 9 · SP 40/1 | Actual: 33%Pos 8 · SP 16/1 | Expected: 16%Pos 8 · SP 16/1 | Actual: 30%6/08Pos 5 · SP 7/1 | Expected: 63%Pos 5 · SP 7/1 | Actual: 43%29/08
Projected finish4th of 1273% of fieldRange 2-12 · 68%
OVER-DELIVERINGfinishes above its price
Trend
Strength34%
ExpectedActualTrend
Delivery +13.8%Ahead 3/4
12
6
OR 57
6/1
Grindleton silks

Mr & Mrs G Middlebrook

3yo Gelding · 9-4

Ribchester - Chamomile (Teofilo)

Alec VoikhanskyD & C Kubler
342824
6.0Going 8.0

Yet to get his head in front but holding his form well in handicaps, going very keenly when fourth of 11 at Ffos Las (1¼m, good to soft) 20 days ago. In the mix once more.

Class Advantage

9/10 · C5 (higher class) · finish vs mark n/a9/1030/04 · C6 · finish vs mark above30/04 · mark par19/05 · C6 · finish vs mark above19/05 · mark par2/06 · C6 · finish vs mark below2/06 · mark par4/08 · C6 · finish vs mark above4/08 · mark par28/08 · C6 · finish vs mark above28/08 · mark par28/08projClass-projected finish: 5th of 11
Class readCOMPETITIVE
BEATS ITS MARKoutruns its handicap mark
Move
Strength33%
Mark par Finish Dot = grade
Going: Good · 17%Dist: 1m 2f 5y · 67%

Previous Market Position

050100todayPos 3 · SP 6/1 | Expected: 68%Pos 3 · SP 6/1 | Actual: 78%9/10Pos 4 · SP 5/1 | Expected: 74%Pos 4 · SP 5/1 | Actual: 50%Pos 2 · SP 13/2 | Expected: 66%Pos 2 · SP 13/2 | Actual: 90%19/05Pos 8 · SP 11/8 | Expected: 93%Pos 8 · SP 11/8 | Actual: 0%Pos 2 · SP 5/1 | Expected: 74%Pos 2 · SP 5/1 | Actual: 89%4/08Pos 4 · SP 3/1 | Expected: 84%Pos 4 · SP 3/1 | Actual: 70%28/08
Projected finish5th of 1264% of fieldRange 2-12 · 68%
UNDER-DELIVERINGfinishes below its price
Trend
Strength37%
ExpectedActualTrend
Delivery -16.9%Ahead 2/4
11
4
OR 57
7/1
Regulus Black silks

Carol Bushnell & Partners

3yo Gelding · 9-4

Palace Pier - Butterscotch (Galileo)

Dylan Hogan60%0/1J & S Birkett
531325
6.0Going 9.0

Scored at Chepstow (1¼m) in May and proved a reliable sort for Hugo Palmer. Gelded before making an encouraging start for new yard when fifth of 13 in handicap at Windsor 19 days ago. Not out of things back down in trip.

Class Advantage

7/04 · C4 (higher class) · finish vs mark n/a7/0412/05 · C6 · finish vs mark above12/05 · mark par29/05 · C6 · finish vs mark above29/05 · mark par17/06 · C6 · finish vs mark above17/06 · mark par4/07 · C6 · finish vs mark above4/07 · mark par29/08 · C6 · finish vs mark above29/08 · mark par29/08projClass-projected finish: 3rd of 11
Class readCOMPETITIVE
BEATS ITS MARKoutruns its handicap mark
Move
Strength47%
Mark par Finish Dot = grade
Going: Good · 17%Dist: 1m 2f 5y · 83%

Previous Market Position

050100todayPos 5 · SP 22/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 5 · SP 22/1 | Actual: 43%7/04Pos 3 · SP 11/8 | Expected: 93%Pos 3 · SP 11/8 | Actual: 75%Pos 1 · SP 15/8 | Expected: 90%Pos 1 · SP 15/8 | Actual: 100%29/05Pos 3 · SP 5/4 | Expected: 93%Pos 3 · SP 5/4 | Actual: 67%Pos 2 · SP 8/11 | Expected: 96%Pos 2 · SP 8/11 | Actual: 80%4/07Pos 5 · SP 7/2 | Expected: 82%Pos 5 · SP 7/2 | Actual: 67%29/08
Projected finish6th of 1255% of fieldRange 7-12 · 68%
UNDER-DELIVERINGfinishes below its price
Trend
Strength20%
ExpectedActualTrend
Delivery -12.0%Ahead 1/4
1
8
OR 60
14/1
Kartini silks

Messrs Clayton, Sparks & Galloway

4yo Filly · 9-12

Dark Angel - Tranquil Star (Galileo)

Cieren Fallon80%0/2S Whitaker60%
926065
3.0

Fair maiden for Oliver Cole last year. Failed to beat a rival on first 2 outings for this yard but better signs on last 2 runs, suffering a poor trip when fifth of 9 in handicap at Redcar (1¼m, good) 8 days ago. One to consider.

Class Advantage

7/11 · C5 (higher class) · finish vs mark below7/11 · mark par7/1126/11 · C6 · finish vs mark above26/11 · mark par17/07 · C4 (higher class) · finish vs mark above17/07 · mark par6/08 · C5 (higher class) · finish vs mark below6/08 · mark par22/08 · C5 (higher class) · finish vs mark above22/08 · mark par9/09 · C5 (higher class) · finish vs mark above9/09 · mark par9/09projClass-projected finish: 6th of 11
Class readCLASS EDGE
BEATS ITS MARKoutruns its handicap mark
Move1
Strength59%
Mark par Finish Dot = grade
Going: Good · 33%Dist: 1m 2f 5y · 50%

Previous Market Position

050100todayPos 9 · SP 14/1 | Expected: 26%Pos 9 · SP 14/1 | Actual: 11%7/11Pos 2 · SP 10/1 | Expected: 47%Pos 2 · SP 10/1 | Actual: 89%Pos 6 · SP 66/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 6 · SP 66/1 | Actual: 0%17/07Pos 11 · SP 125/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 11 · SP 125/1 | Actual: 0%Pos 6 · SP 125/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 6 · SP 125/1 | Actual: 38%22/08Pos 5 · SP 14/1 | Expected: 26%Pos 5 · SP 14/1 | Actual: 50%9/09
Projected finish7th of 1245% of fieldRange 5-11 · 68%
OVER-DELIVERINGfinishes above its price
Trend
Strength38%
ExpectedActualTrend
Delivery +15.3%Ahead 2/4
5
9
OR 57
12/1
Marlena's Prince silks

Mr Andrew Phillips

4yo Gelding · 9-9

Kodiac - Zain Time (Pivotal)

Aiden BrookesMicky Hammond
24432
6.0Going 8.0

Ex-French performer who is effective at 1m to 15.5f and ended his time with H-A. Pantall with a respectable second in a La-Roche-Posay maiden (8.5f) in June. Market can guide as to expectations now handicapping for new yard.

Class Advantage

No data

Previous Market Position

Projected finish8th of 1236% of field
NO HISTORYfirst run / unraced
Trend
Strength37%
3
7
OR 58
14/1
Hill O Rue silks

Gordon Bulloch & S Hardcastle D Szeple

4yo Gelding · 9-10

Ulysses - Akhmatova (Cape Cross)

Shane Gray60%K A Ryan80%
419705
3.0
1st Cheekpieces +2Tongue strap

A dual winner last summer but yet to fire this season, undergoing a breathing operation (also tongue tied) before below par at Ayr and Carlisle last 2 runs.

Class Advantage

29/07 · C4 (higher class) · finish vs mark above29/07 · mark par29/0723/09 · C6 · finish vs mark above23/09 · mark par20/04 · C5 (higher class) · finish vs mark below20/04 · mark par22/05 · C5 (higher class) · finish vs mark above22/05 · mark par6/07 · C6 · finish vs mark below6/07 · mark par27/08 · C6 · finish vs mark above27/08 · mark par27/08projClass-projected finish: 11th of 11
Class readCLASS EDGE
AHEAD OF MARKedges past its mark
Move
Strength54%
Mark par Finish Dot = grade
Going: Good · 50%Dist: 1m 2f 5y · 83%

Previous Market Position

050100todayPos 4 · SP 7/1 | Expected: 63%Pos 4 · SP 7/1 | Actual: 0%29/07Pos 1 · SP 10/3 | Expected: 82%Pos 1 · SP 10/3 | Actual: 100%Pos 9 · SP 14/1 | Expected: 26%Pos 9 · SP 14/1 | Actual: 0%20/04Pos 7 · SP 12/1 | Expected: 37%Pos 7 · SP 12/1 | Actual: 25%Pos 12 · SP 33/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 12 · SP 33/1 | Actual: 0%6/07Pos 5 · SP 10/1 | Expected: 47%Pos 5 · SP 10/1 | Actual: 33%27/08
Projected finish9th of 1227% of fieldRange 7-12 · 68%
UNDER-DELIVERINGfinishes below its price
Trend
Strength12%
ExpectedActualTrend
Delivery -13.1%Ahead 0/4
2
10
OR 58
25/1
Skinny Malinka silks

Mr T Alderson

5yo Gelding · 9-10

Eqtidaar - Hafaawa (Mukhadram)

Rowan Scott60%S England
542300
4.0

Fair maiden for Ed Bethell in 2024 but showed nothing in a trio of runs for Noel Wilson. Needs this further yard switch to spark a major resurgence.

Class Advantage

3/09 · C5 (higher class) · finish vs mark n/a3/0918/09 · C5 (higher class) · finish vs mark above18/09 · mark par5/10 · C5 (higher class) · finish vs mark above5/10 · mark par25/10 · C5 (higher class) · finish vs mark above25/10 · mark par8/06 · C5 (higher class) · finish vs mark below8/06 · mark par27/06 · C5 (higher class) · finish vs mark above27/06 · mark par27/06projClass-projected finish: 9th of 11
Class readCLASS EDGE
BEATS ITS MARKoutruns its handicap mark
Move1
Strength64%
Mark par Finish Dot = grade
Going: Good · 33%Dist: 1m 2f 5y · 67%

Previous Market Position

050100todayPos 5 · SP 15/2 | Expected: 61%Pos 5 · SP 15/2 | Actual: 43%3/09Pos 4 · SP 10/1 | Expected: 47%Pos 4 · SP 10/1 | Actual: 67%Pos 2 · SP 7/1 | Expected: 63%Pos 2 · SP 7/1 | Actual: 92%5/10Pos 3 · SP 4/1 | Expected: 79%Pos 3 · SP 4/1 | Actual: 85%Pos 11 · SP 80/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 11 · SP 80/1 | Actual: 0%8/06Pos 11 · SP 80/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 11 · SP 80/1 | Actual: 9%27/06
Projected finish10th of 1218% of fieldRange 6-12 · 68%
OVER-DELIVERINGfinishes above its price
Trend
Strength10%
ExpectedActualTrend
Delivery +11.0%Ahead 3/4
8
11
OR 60
33/1
Test Run silks

Laura Mason Syndicate Racing

3yo Gelding · 9-7

Time Test - Ronja (El Corredor)

Shay Farmer60%0/1−5lbM & D Easterby
4540
3.0Class ↓4

Shaped well when fourth in 1m Doncaster maiden on his debut last September. Off 10 months and nowhere near that level in a trio of starts this summer, coming in last of 10 in handicap at Southwell (1m) 17 days ago.

Class Advantage

13/09 · C2 (higher class) · finish vs mark n/a13/0916/07 · C5 (higher class) · finish vs mark n/a16/071/08 · C4 (higher class) · finish vs mark n/a1/0831/08 · C5 (higher class) · finish vs mark below31/08 · mark par31/08projClass-projected finish: 7th of 11
Class readCLASS EDGE
OVER-MARKEDflattered by its mark
Move2
Strength82%
Mark par Finish Dot = grade
Going: Good · 25%Dist: 1m 2f 5y

Previous Market Position

050100todayPos 4 · SP 80/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 4 · SP 80/1 | Actual: 67%13/09Pos 5 · SP 9/2 | Expected: 76%Pos 5 · SP 9/2 | Actual: 20%16/07Pos 4 · SP 33/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 4 · SP 33/1 | Actual: 25%1/08Pos 10 · SP 28/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 10 · SP 28/1 | Actual: 0%31/08
Projected finish11th of 129% of fieldRange 4-12 · 68%
OVER-DELIVERINGfinishes above its price
Trend
Strength0%
ExpectedActualTrend
Delivery +8.8%Ahead 2/4
7
12
OR 56
20/1
Rory's Gold silks

Mrs Pip Waugh

4yo Gelding · 9-8

Havana Gold - Celsius Degre (Verglas)

Amie Waugh0/6S Waugh
682887
3.0

Holds solid claims on his second of 9 at Ayr over 1m in June but below that level all 3 runs since. More is required if he's to gain a first victory here.

Class Advantage

29/05 · C6 · finish vs mark above29/05 · mark par29/0514/06 · C6 · finish vs mark above14/06 · mark par19/06 · C6 · finish vs mark above19/06 · mark par1/07 · C5 (higher class) · finish vs mark above1/07 · mark par31/07 · C6 · finish vs mark below31/07 · mark par27/08 · C6 · finish vs mark above27/08 · mark par27/08projClass-projected finish: 10th of 11
Class readCOMPETITIVE
BEATS ITS MARKoutruns its handicap mark
Move
Strength38%
Mark par Finish Dot = grade
Going: Good · 33%Dist: 1m 2f 5y · 17%

Previous Market Position

050100todayPos 6 · SP 40/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 6 · SP 40/1 | Actual: 38%29/05Pos 8 · SP 50/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 8 · SP 50/1 | Actual: 59%Pos 2 · SP 7/2 | Expected: 82%Pos 2 · SP 7/2 | Actual: 88%19/06Pos 8 · SP 12/1 | Expected: 37%Pos 8 · SP 12/1 | Actual: 22%Pos 8 · SP 9/1 | Expected: 53%Pos 8 · SP 9/1 | Actual: 13%31/07Pos 7 · SP 20/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 7 · SP 20/1 | Actual: 25%27/08
Projected finish12th of 120% of fieldRange 6-12 · 68%
SLIPPINGslightly under its price
Trend
Strength4%
ExpectedActualTrend
Delivery -6.0%Ahead 2/4