Pontefract
Today, April 14, 2025FlatClass 62m5fGood
At The Post
Verdict
Verdict
Most of these have stamina to prove over this marathon Flat trip but REEL HER IN promises to stay and back-to-back wins at Musselburgh in October read pretty well in the context of this. Zephlyn and Tarbat Ness have race fitness on their side, which can go a long way at this stage of the season, so they rate the main dangers.
Reel Her In
Zephlyn
Tarbat Ness
2m5f Hcap
2m5f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 3. Tarbat NessJ: Gina ManganT: John BerryF: 22366221-
- Price History:
- 2.20
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 56
- Days Since Last Run:
- 26
VerdictDoesn't always find much for pressure but he did finally get it right at Catterick in October (15.9f). Been hurdling since, good second of 5 in handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (19.6f, good to soft) 26 days ago. Significantly up in trip back on the Flat with blinkers returned. - 2. Reel Her InJ: Paul MulrennanT: Ben HaslamF: 700/5112-4
- Price History:
- 3.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 59
- Days Since Last Run:
- 25
VerdictBack-to-back Musselburgh winner at up to 2m in October. 18/1, sixth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (19.8f, good to soft) 25 days ago. Interesting contender back on the level with this trip expected to be in range. 
5. Quercus RoburJ: Cam HardieT: Adam NicolF: 2/8-667635- Price History:
- 5.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 51
- Days Since Last Run:
- 20
VerdictEleven runs since last win in 2023. 6¾ lengths fifth of 8 to Zephlyn in handicap (18/1) at Newcastle (16.2f) 20 days ago. Strong traveller who isn't really crying out for this stamina test but he does lurk on a dangerous mark if seeing it out.
4. Man Of RiddlesJ: Grace McEnteeT: Max YoungF: 4756-0563- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 55
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictGood third of 7 in handicap (33/1) at Wolverhampton (14f) 14 days ago, having run of race. Significantly up in trip (which isn't certain to suit) on what is a very rare turf outing.
6. BalkoticJ: Aiden BrookesT: Micky Hammond- Price History:
- 21.00
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 8-13
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 50
- Days Since Last Run:
- 11
VerdictHasn't raced on the Flat since 2022. Third of 5 in handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (27f, good to soft, 14/1) 11 days ago. Stamina won't be an issue but others still more persuasive.- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
- 1. ZephlynJ: Jason HartT: Ewan WhillansF: 244475-21
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 60
- Days Since Last Run:
- 20
VerdictCareer best when winning 8-runner handicap (7/2) at Newcastle (16.2f) 20 days ago, well positioned. Significantly up in trip back on turf, which asks a different question but he's clearly fir and in form.