Pontefract

Today, FlatClass 61m2f
Verdict

Andrew Balding's progressive filly THUNDER GODDESS went down only narrowly at Lingfield last time having been forced to challenge wide and looks very much the way to go from an unchanged mark. Dubai Venture goes really well around here and appeals as the one to chase her home ahead of the reliable Sunny Orange.

  • Thunder Goddess
  • Dubai Venture
  • Sunny Orange
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
  • 9. Thunder Goddess
    J: Jason WatsonT: Andrew Balding
    F: 64522
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-6
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    59
    Days Since Last Run:
    7
    Verdict
    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.
  • 6. Dubai Venture
    J: Warren FentimanT: Tina Jackson
    F: 112-26122
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    9-9
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    57
    Days Since Last Run:
    40
    Verdict
    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.
  • 11. Regulus Black
    J: Dylan HoganT: Julia & Shelley Birkett
    F: 45531325
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-4
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    57
    Days Since Last Run:
    19
    Verdict
    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.
  • 12. Grindleton
    J: Alec VoikhanskyT: Daniel & Claire Kubler
    F: 643-42824
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-4
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    57
    Days Since Last Run:
    20
    Verdict
    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.
  • 4. Sunny Orange
    J: Duran FentimanT: Tim Easterby
    F: 42325346
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    9-10
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    58
    Days Since Last Run:
    8
    Verdict
    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.
  • 1. Kartini
    J: Cieren FallonT: Simon Whitaker
    F: 4492-6065
    Price History:
    15.00
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-12
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    60
    Days Since Last Run:
    8
    Verdict
    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.
  • 2. Skinny Malinka
    J: Rowan ScottT: Sam England
    F: 725423/00
    Price History:
    21.00
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    9-10
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    58
    Days Since Last Run:
    82
    Verdict
    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.
  • 10. Distinction
    J: Finlay BassettT: John Mackie
    F: 68365985
    Price History:
    12.00
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    9-6
    Gear:
    visor
    Official Rating:
    54
    Days Since Last Run:
    19
    Verdict
    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.
  • 3. Hill O Rue
    J: Shane GrayT: Kevin Ryan
    F: 1541-9705
    Price History:
    13.00
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-10
    Gear:
    cheekpieces and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    58
    Days Since Last Run:
    21
    Verdict
    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.
  • 5. Marlenas Prince
    J: Aiden BrookesT: Micky Hammond
    F: 2/26-24432
    Price History:
    19.00
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-9
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    57
    Days Since Last Run:
    95
    Verdict
    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.
  • 7. Rorys Gold
    J: Amie WaughT: Simon Waugh
    F: 94-682887
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-8
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    56
    Days Since Last Run:
    21
    Verdict
    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.
  • 8. Test Run
    J: Shay FarmerT: Michael & David Easterby
    F: 4-540
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-7
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    60
    Days Since Last Run:
    17
    Verdict
    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.
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