Pontefract

Tomorrow, April 30, 2025FlatClass 45f

Plenty arrive with claims, with the narrow vote in favour of CLOUD KING. A dual 5f winner last season, he ought to be sharper for his run on all-weather at Southwell 6 weeks ago and, with cheekpieces enlisted, he could be ready to strike from his easing mark. Reigning Profit in a change of headgear and Hedge Fund on debut for Mick Appleby are others to consider. Ingleby Archie is another worth a look.

  • Cloud King
  • Hedge Fund
  • Reigning Profit
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
  • 1. Lethal Nymph
    J: P. J. McDonaldT: Paul Midgley
    F: 028230-63
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    9-11
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    80
    Days Since Last Run:
    20
    Verdict
    It's now twenty runs since last win in 2022 but he displayed more spark than on return when creditable third of 13 in handicap (12/1) at Newcastle (6f) 20 days ago. Lurking on a handy mark with cheekpieces on 1st time and respected despite a tricky draw.
  • 5. Hedge Fund
    J: Alistair RawlinsonT: Michael Appleby
    F: 00667244-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-9
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    78
    Days Since Last Run:
    195
    Verdict
    Fairly useful handicapper who is winless since his 2-y-o days but ended last term with creditable efforts on turf/AW for former stable. Starts out for new yard (sold 48,000 gns) who do well with such recruits and he's one to note back from 6 months off.
  • 3. Cloud King
    J: Jason HartT: Robert Cowell
    F: 2741075-7
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-9
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    78
    Days Since Last Run:
    40
    Verdict
    Strong in betting (5/2) but shaped as if in need of run when seventh of 9 in handicap at Southwell (5f) on reappearance 40 days ago. Cheekpieces are added now and he's an intriguing contender from a handy draw.
  • 9. Reigning Profit
    J: James SullivanT: Ruth Carr
    F: 6700-5323
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    9-2
    Gear:
    visor
    Official Rating:
    71
    Days Since Last Run:
    9
    Verdict
    C&D winner who went close here on penultimate start and shaped as if still in good form when third of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 9 days ago, not ideally placed. Big run could be on the cards with a visor refitted.
  • 2. Wen Moon
    J: Andrew MullenT: Ben Haslam
    F: 2330933-8
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    9-10
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    79
    Days Since Last Run:
    22
    Verdict
    Course winner who ended last season in good form and shaped as if he'd come on plenty for his reappearance when eighth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (good) 22 days ago. Another who is down to a workable mark and better showing anticipated.
  • 7. Ingleby Archie
    J: Harrison ShawT: Adrian Nicholls
    F: 2371158-2
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-3
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    72
    Days Since Last Run:
    18
    Verdict
    Back-to-back winner of 5f handicaps last summer and enhanced his good record when fresh when second of 10 in handicap at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) 18 days ago, no match for a lightly raced sort. Claims returned to 5f from handy draw.
  • 10. Fenlander
    J: Cam HardieT: Pam Sly
    F: 653/69-5
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    8-12
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    67
    Days Since Last Run:
    21
    Verdict
    Lightly-raced for his age and shaped as if retaining his ability after almost a year off when fifth of 11 in handicap at Catterick (6f, good) 21 days ago, fading final 1f. That was an encouraging enough display if able to build on it.
  • 6. Arecibo
    J: Zak WheatleyT: Declan Carroll
    F: 334200-88
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    10
    Weight:
    9-7
    Gear:
    visor and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    76
    Days Since Last Run:
    11
    Verdict
    Unreliable sort failed to come on for a recent run when eighth of 12 in handicap at Musselburgh (5f, good) 11 days ago, albeit not helped by making his challenge wide. Visor goes back on but he's not one to be making too many excuses for.
  • 4. Night On Earth
    J: Dougie CostelloT: Ian Williams
    F: 70574-639
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    9-9
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    78
    Days Since Last Run:
    81
    Verdict
    Four wins from 23 runs last year. 28/1, last of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 81 days ago, weakening over 1f out having disputed the lead. Wouldn't want to face too much competition on the front end here and others rate stronger.
  • 8. Cash In
    J: David AllanT: Tim Easterby
    F: 3628851-6
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-3
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    72
    Days Since Last Run:
    18
    Verdict
    Got off the mark in an uncompetitive maiden at Newcastle (5f) on final start in November. Unable to land a blow after 5 months off when sixth of 9 in handicap at Thirsk (6f) 18 days ago but entitled to be sharper for the outing. Still, others preferred.
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