Pontefract

Today, FlatClass 55fGood
Verdict

DREAM DEAL left the distinct impression he'd have pushed Hover On The Wind very close with a clear passage when the pair met over C&D 8 days ago and may well be up to proving the point on these revised terms. Betweenthesticks was close up in that same race and also rates a live player from a handy draw.

  • Dream Deal
  • Hover On The Wind
  • Betweenthesticks
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
  • 5. Dream Deal
    J: David AllanT: Tim Easterby
    F: 1559-0612
    Price History:
    3.20
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    9-7
    Gear:
    blinkers and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    62
    Days Since Last Run:
    8
    Verdict
    Capitalised on a sliding mark at Beverley (5f) on penultimate start and looked unlucky not to have gone closer (possibly follow up with a clear passage) when second over C&D last week. Yet to defy a mark in the 60's but that indicates he's clearly capable.
  • 1. Hover On The Wind
    J: David NolanT: Paul Midgley
    F: 1-7730451
    Price History:
    4.50
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    10-2
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    71
    Days Since Last Run:
    8
    Verdict
    8-y-o who can be rather in and out but he picked up well under a patient ride when bagging 8-runner C&D handicap 8 days ago (Betweenthesticks/Dream Deal behind). Player if backing that up under a 5 lb penalty.
  • 9. Brave Empire
    J: Jason HartT: Ivan Furtado
    F: 55989054
    Price History:
    4.75
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    9-1
    Gear:
    hood
    Official Rating:
    56
    Days Since Last Run:
    31
    Verdict
    Hasn't won for a long time but took a step back in the right direction with a tongue tie refitted when fourth of 16 in handicap at Doncaster (6f) last month. Potentially thrown in if he can build on that back at the minimum trip with a first-time hood reached for.
  • 2. Betweenthesticks
    J: James SullivanT: Ruth Carr
    F: 37-112962
    Price History:
    5.00
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    10-0
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    69
    Days Since Last Run:
    8
    Verdict
    Started the season in top form, winning at Wolverhampton and over C&D (good; made all) in April. Back to that sort of form reverting to positive tactics when dead-heating for second with Dream Deal over C&D 8 days ago and he's well drawn to go forward again here.
  • 6. Dandy Dinmont
    J: Rowan ScottT: Nigel Tinkler
    F: 45-057109
    Price History:
    9.50
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    9-7
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    62
    Days Since Last Run:
    21
    Verdict
    Showed form akin to last season's best when narrowly regaining winning thread at Beverley (5f) in May but hasn't replicated that in 2 outings since. Others preferred back up in class.
  • 3. Storm Call
    J: Billy GarrittyT: Michael & David Easterby
    F: 474418-54
    Price History:
    19.00
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-13
    Gear:
    visor
    Official Rating:
    68
    Days Since Last Run:
    15
    Verdict
    Finally off the mark for this yard in first-time blinkers at Redcar in October. However, lightly raced and not threatened since, off further 3 months prior to finishing fourth of 5 at Catterick (5f, firm) 2 weeks ago. Does find herself back on last winning mark at least. Visor replaces blinkers.
  • 10. Cheerleader
    J: Joanna MasonT: Tina Jackson
    F: 24/11728-9
    Price History:
    15.00
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-1
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    56
    Days Since Last Run:
    32
    Verdict
    Successful at a huge price on yard debut at Redcar (5f) last spring and proved that no fluke when following up at Catterick. Lightly raced since and shaped as if needing the run after 10 months off (also had second breathing operation) at Thirsk in June. Stable landed this 12 months ago.
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Non-Runners
  • 8. Davorge Nation
    J: Non RunnerT: Declan Carroll
    F: 6560137-6
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-2
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    62
    Days Since Last Run:
    29
    Verdict
    Made second nursery start a winning one at Musselburgh in August but ended 2-y-o season on a below-par note and offered little on back of a breathing operation when last of 6 at Leicester 4 weeks ago. This ought to reveal more.
  • 4. Showtime Mahomes
    J: Oliver StammersT: Grant Tuer
    F: 7994-1640
    Price History:
    17.00
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    9-8
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    63
    Days Since Last Run:
    133
    Verdict
    Confirmed return to form in race run to suit when successful at Southwell (6f) in January. Never fully fired in trio of all-weather starts thereafter during the winter but returns from 4 months off with his yard firmly amongst the winners. Draw could have been kinder, though.
  • 7. Sea Her Excel
    J: Elle-May CrootT: Ivan Furtado
    F: 753-0315
    Price History:
    17.00
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-4
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    64
    Days Since Last Run:
    22
    Verdict
    Seen to good effect when beating a subsequent winner from the front at Wetherby (5.5f) 2 starts back and she couldn't replicate that from 6 lb higher when fifth at Windsor (5f) 22 days ago. Widest draw makes things tougher again.

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