Pontefract

Today, July 18, 2025FlatClass 35fGood

Having posted a solid second at Doncaster on his penultimate start, SQUEALER returned to his very best when ending a losing run at York (5f) 4 weeks ago. A 4 lb rise for that success looks fair and he rates a lead player once more. 3-y-o Dan Tucker and Reigning Profit head up the dangers in what is an intriguing affair.

  • Squealer
  • Dan Tucker
  • Reigning Profit
5f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
  • 3. Squealer
    J: Rowan ScottT: Nigel Tinkler
    F: 00-600321
    Price History:
    2.20
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    9-11
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    92
    Days Since Last Run:
    20
    Verdict
    Shaping up well since returning to these shores in recent months, building on his very good Doncaster second when ending losing run in 7-runner handicap (11/2) at York (5f, good) 20 days ago, staying on to lead final 100 yds. Well worth considering again from 4 lb higher.
  • 7. Dan Tucker
    J: Warren FentimanT: Jedd O'Keeffe
    F: 4202-2152
    Price History:
    4.00
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    8-13
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    84
    Days Since Last Run:
    35
    Verdict
    Deservedly off the mark in 8-runner Ayr maiden (6f) in May and enhanced his form in defeat subsequently, posting a very good short head second of 15 in handicap at York (5f, good to firm) 35 days ago. This looks tougher but he remains unexposed at the minimum trip.
  • 5. Kodiac Thriller
    J: Joanna MasonT: Mark Walford
    F: 2308-3143
    Price History:
    6.00
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-1
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    82
    Days Since Last Run:
    22
    Verdict
    Opened his account for new yard at Thirsk (5f) in May and solid efforts from his revised mark have followed, good third of 8 in handicap at Hamilton (5f, good to firm) 22 days ago, clear of rest. Should make another bold bid on the front end.
  • 2. Dream Composer
    J: Archie YoungT: James Evans
    F: 3100-2008
    Price History:
    6.50
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    9-12
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    93
    Days Since Last Run:
    20
    Verdict
    Won the "Dash" at Epsom last summer and went in again here in August. Kicked off present campaign with a smashing C&D second in April so rather disappointing he's not matched that form in trio of starts since. Return to this venue may help from easing mark.
  • 4. The Bell Conductor
    J: David AllanT: Ivan Furtado
    F: 459107-06
    Price History:
    11.00
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    9-11
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    92
    Days Since Last Run:
    41
    Verdict
    A three-time 5f/6f scorer for Craig Lidster in 2024 (including over C&D) who stepped up on his reappearance/stable debut effort when sixth in 19-runner "Dash" at Epsom (5f) 6 weeks ago and he's very much one to keep an eye on having dipped 3 lb below last winning mark.
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  • 6. Reigning Profit
    J: James SullivanT: Ruth Carr
    F: 23118892
    Price History:
    4.20
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    8-13
    Gear:
    visor
    Official Rating:
    80
    Days Since Last Run:
    6
    Verdict
    Responded well to refitting of a visor when bagging third C&D success in April and followed up at Ripon (5f) later that month. Comfortably posted best effort since when second of 17 in handicap at Ascot (5f, firm) last weekend and respected off same mark.
  • 1. Twilight Jet
    J: Aiden BrookesT: Jim & Suzi Best
    F: 288897-82
    Price History:
    8.00
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    10-1
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    96
    Days Since Last Run:
    41
    Verdict
    6-y-o who is winless since 2023 (often highly tried) but proved himself still capable of useful form on second start for new stable when very good second of 11 in handicap at Epsom (6f, soft) 41 days ago. Can be competitive again eased further in class.

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