Pontefract

Today, FlatClass 41m
Verdict

William Haggas' 3-y-o VENETIAN LION hasn't looked back since going handicapping and gets a confident vote to complete the hat-trick off a still very workable-looking mark. Hale End wasn't seen to ideal effect when runner-up at Southwell last time and appeals as the one to chase him home ahead of in-form duo Walsingham and Perfect Part.

  • Venetian Lion
  • Hale End
  • Walsingham
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
  • 9. Venetian Lion
    J: Cieren FallonT: William Haggas
    F: 796211
    Price History:
    2.40
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-6
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    76
    Days Since Last Run:
    28
    Verdict
    Upwardly-mobile son of St Mark's Basilica who got off the mark in handicaps at Nottingham (1m) in August and made light of a 7 lb rise when following up in 7-runner event at Newmarket (1m, good) 4 weeks ago. Remains on a workable mark and can complete the hat-trick.
  • 2. Walsingham
    J: Jason WatsonT: David O'Meara
    F: 31080578
    Price History:
    6.00
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    10-2
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    82
    Days Since Last Run:
    18
    Verdict
    Notched a third C&D success in April. Not seen to best effect from a poor draw when eighth of 11 in handicap at Beverley (8.5f, heavy) 18 days ago. Now 2 lb below his last winning mark so not without interest, especially if the market vibes are positive.
  • 3. Hale End
    J: Rowan ScottT: Michael Dods
    F: 12207142
    Price History:
    9.00
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    10-0
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    80
    Days Since Last Run:
    14
    Verdict
    Doubled his tally for the season at Ayr (1m) in July. Came from further back than ideal when second of 9 in handicap at Southwell (1m) 14 days ago. A likely player off the same mark.
  • 7. Capital Guarantee
    J: Rhys ClutterbuckT: David O'Meara
    F: 09061663
    Price History:
    9.50
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    9-12
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    78
    Days Since Last Run:
    12
    Verdict
    Returned to winning ways at Thirsk (1m) in July. Not proving easy to catch right since but one of better efforts when third of 8 there (7f, good to soft) 12 days ago.
  • 1. Milteye
    J: T. Kiely-MarshallT: Harriet Bethell
    F: 261-01854
    Price History:
    9.50
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    10-2
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    82
    Days Since Last Run:
    17
    Verdict
    Gained a first win of 2026 at Ripon (1m) in April. Back in good form of late, finishing fourth of 9 there (1m, soft) 17 days ago. Not out of things from an easing mark.
  • 6. Freddie Steady Go
    J: Cam HardieT: Susan Corbett
    F: 77188
    Price History:
    13.00
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    9-13
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    79
    Days Since Last Run:
    14
    Verdict
    Debut bumper winner. Got off the mark in this sphere (at 150-1) in 7f novice at Carlisle in May and has backed it up with solid efforts in handicaps at York and Haydock since, doing too much too soon when eighth of 13 on latter occasion. Considered.
  • 8. Zowal
    J: Warren FentimanT: John & Sean Quinn
    F: 7P0-61304
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-10
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    76
    Days Since Last Run:
    19
    Verdict
    Gained a first handicap success over C&D in April. Back to form with fourth of 8 at Beverley (7f, heavy) 19 days ago. Possibilities.
  • 4. Perfect Part
    J: Sean Dylan BowenT: Brian Ellison
    F: 46420754
    Price History:
    15.00
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    10-0
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    80
    Days Since Last Run:
    12
    Verdict
    Without a victory since her debut in 2024 but arrives in good nick, keeping on into fourth in handicap at Thirsk (7f, good to soft) 12 days ago. Usual cheekpieces are refitted and she's one to consider back at 1m.
  • 10. Garden Oasis
    J: Duran FentimanT: Tim Easterby
    F: 38542337
    Price History:
    17.00
    Age:
    11
    Weight:
    9-2
    Gear:
    blinkers
    Official Rating:
    68
    Days Since Last Run:
    16
    Verdict
    On a losing sequence but he comes here in good form, placed three starts running before suffering a poor trip when seventh of 13 in handicap at Ripon (1m, good to soft) last time. In the mix from a 2 lb lower mark here.
  • 5. Billyb
    J: Shane GrayT: Craig Lidster
    F: 351-87074
    Price History:
    19.00
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    10-0
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    80
    Days Since Last Run:
    62
    Verdict
    Twice a winner at this trip last year. Not quite at that level this season, though not totally disgraced with fourth of 6 over C&D in July. Needs to build on it.
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