Pontefract
Today, FlatClass 26fGood
Verdict
Verdict
DARK CLOUD RISING took full advantage of a reduced mark when going in with a bit up his sleeve at Ripon recently and this C&D scorer can follow up off a 6 lb higher mark. Ben Haslam's filly Beaujolais Nouveau has thrived since the cheekpieces went on and rates a big threat though, while veteran Badri can't be dismissed easily either as he bids for a third victory in his last four outings.
Dark Cloud Rising
Beaujolais Nouveau
Badri
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 4. Dark Cloud RisingJ: Daniel TudhopeT: David O'MearaF: 515-090U1
- Price History:
- 3.25
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 94
- Days Since Last Run:
- 19
VerdictA 3-time winner (including over C&D) last year. Slipped in the weights and right back on song with cosy victory in 7-runner handicap at Ripon (6f) 19 days ago. Back up 6 lb but still weighted to follow up. - 5. BadriJ: Jason HartT: Michael HerringtonF: 27406171
- Price History:
- 3.50
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 92
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
VerdictVeteran sprinter who gained a second success in his last 3 starts in 6-runner handicap over C&D 16 days ago. Up 3lb but not taken lightly in his current mood. 
2. Garfield ShadowJ: James DoyleT: Hamad Al JehaniF: 14013321/- Price History:
- 4.20
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 101
- Days Since Last Run:
- 593
VerdictEnjoyed an excellent season in 2024 when a two-time 6f scorer for Richard Fahey before signing off with a victory in Group 3 at Al Uqda (7f) for his new yard. Resumes from 19 months off here though (also gelded) so the betting can prove an accurate guide.- 6. Beaujolais NouveauJ: Andrew MullenT: Ben HaslamF: 5300-0515
- Price History:
- 5.50
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-13
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 87
- Days Since Last Run:
- 25
VerdictEnded 2025 out of sorts but rejuvenated by cheekpieces when landing 6f handicap at Ripon in May. Matched that form (headgear retained) from 7 lb higher mark when fifth of 12 at York 25 days ago so she must enter calculations. 
3. El BodonJ: George WoodT: Jane Chapple-HyamF: 841-14050- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-11
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 99
- Days Since Last Run:
- 8
VerdictLanded back-to-back 6f handicaps at Kempton over the winter. No more than a respectable return to turf when fifth at Newmarket (6f) in May and failed to beat a rival at Windsor (6f) since. Cheekpieces are reached for now.- 1. The Strikin VikingJ: Faleh BughenaimT: Hamad Al JehaniF: 80314-058
- Price History:
- 17.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 10-2
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 104
- Days Since Last Run:
- 75
VerdictUseful gelding who landed Group 3 at Baden-Baden (6f) last August. Off since coming in last of 8 in 6f conditions event at Doha in April though so needs to hit the ground running. Hood back on. - Unnamed Favourite
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