Racecards
15:20 Pontefract
Chaplins Club Handicap (Class 5)
- 14 Runners
- Distance: 5f
- Going: Good, Good to Firm in places
- Surface: Turf
- Form 051113
- Age 4
- Weight 9-13
- Official Rating 82
- Trainer D W Barker
- Jockey F Lynch
made all, clear over 1f out, easily
- Form 002127
- Age 6
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 73
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
- Form 00-0077
- Age 5
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 72
- Trainer T D Barron
- Jockey D Holland
mid-division, weakened over 1f out
- Form 0-08034
- Age 6
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 71
- Trainer J & S Quinn
- Jockey Graham Gibbons
always towards rear
- Form 463415
- Age 5
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 71
mid-division, ridden over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
- Form 3-24671
- Age 3
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 71
- Trainer Mrs A Duffield
- Jockey Saleem Golam
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, one pace, no impression
- Form 705603
- Age 5
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 67
- Trainer J D Bethell
- Jockey Willie Supple
mid-division, one pace final furlong
- Form 049988
- Age 3
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 68
- Trainer K A Ryan
- Jockey Michael Hills
mid-division, weakened over 1f out
- Form 484030
- Age 8
- Weight 8-7
- Official Rating 61
tracked leaders on outer, weakened over 1f out
- Form 2-01000
- Age 4
- Weight 8-5
- Official Rating 60
- Trainer N Tinkler
- Jockey P Robinson
chased leaders ridden over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
- Form 300902
- Age 5
- Weight 8-3
- Official Rating 62
- Trainer A D Brown
- Jockey Paul Eddery
slowly into stride, behind, ridden well over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, never on terms
- Form 900746
- Age 5
- Weight 8-3
- Official Rating 57
- Trainer J F Coupland
- Jockey R Thomas
mid-division, ridden over 1f out, weakened entering final furlong
- Form 059868
- Age 9
- Weight 8-2
- Official Rating 55
- Trainer Miss A Stokell
- Jockey D Kinsella
in touch, ridden over 1f out, stayed on approaching final furlong
- Form 906485
- Age 8
- Weight 8-1
- Official Rating 54
- Trainer D W Chapman
- Jockey A Elliott
slowly into stride, behind, ridden well over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, never dangerous
- Form 184620
- Age 6
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 64
Nonrunner
In depth
Verdict
Now may the time to side with Flur Na H Alba, who is in good heart and is weighted to reverse recent form with Mr Wolf, who is respected but has a bit to do under a penalty from a wide draw. Kings College Boy and Never Without Me are others to consider, while Domirati ran a blinder here 10 days ago and has each way claims on that run alone. Never Without Me has been frustrating to follow on the turf and is not one to be relying on too heavily. However, he is well treated off his current mark and it will be interesting if he attracts interest from the betting ring. The same can be said of Kings College Boy, who has form that ties in with several of these. Paul Hanagan gets on very well with the five-year-old and the partnership can make sure this is a true test. Dizzy In The Head would also have a chance on the best of his efforts. Still, he does look a little high in the weights at present and needs everything to drop just for him. Therefore, we prefer the claims of Flur Na H Alba has slipped to a winning mark and, as his last few efforts have created the impression that his turn is not too far away, this looks a good opportunity to get involved with John Quinn's charge; especially as he is likely to be available at fair odds.
Formwatch
Mr Wolf 11-4fav (9-5) Led, ridden and hung left over 1f out, rider dropped whip and headed inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 3rd of 15, 2l behind Dunn Deal (8-9) at Thirsk 6f hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Dizzy In The Head 8-1 (8-4) Led far side, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 7th of 15, 6l behind Dunn Deal (7-12) at Newcastle 6f hcp (2) gd in Jul.
Raccoon (IRE) 16-1 (8-10) Close up, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 11, 6l behind Jadan (8-9) at Newcastle 5f hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Flur Na H Alba 12-1 (8-3) In touch, driven along halfway, stayed on same pace final furlong, 4th of 9, 1 1/2l behind Mr Wolf (8-9) at Pontefract 6f hcp (3) gf in Jul.
Kings College Boy 6-1 (8-4) Towards rear far side, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead group briefly inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 5th of 15, 3 1/2l behind Dunn Deal (7-12) at Newcastle 6f hcp (2) gd in Jul.
Unlimited 7-1 (8-10) Chased leader, ridden halfway, led inside final furlong, held on well, won at Carlisle 5f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Jul beating Peopleton Brook (8-13) by a nk, 8 ran.
Domirati 16-1 (9-7) In touch, ridden to lead 1f out, headed inside final furlong, hampered and no extra close home, 3rd of 16, 2l behind Brigadore (9-7) at Pontefract 5f hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Missperon (IRE) 14-1 (8-8) In touch, ridden over 1f out, soon beaten, 8th of 10, 14l behind Knot In Wood (8-8) at Doncaster 6f 3yo hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Soba Jones 14-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon beaten, 12th of 16, 9l behind Brigadore (9-7) at Pontefract 5f hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Sir Loin 33-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, last of 17, 16l behind Bluebok (9-8) at Haydock 5f hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Blue Maeve 12-1 (8-12) Dwelt, headway over 1f out, ridden and every chance inside final furlong, hampered and no extra close home, 2nd of 16, nk behind Brigadore (9-7) at Pontefract 5f hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Never Without Me 33-1 (8-4) Prominent, pushed along halfway, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 15, 4l behind Bowness (8-10) at Beverley 5f hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Legal Set (IRE) 25-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 16, 5l behind Brigadore (9-7) at Pontefract 5f hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Paddywack (IRE) 20-1 (8-3) Slowly into stride and towards rear, pushed along halfway, ridden over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 5th of 16, 4l behind Brigadore (9-7) at Pontefract 5f hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Aahgowangowan (IRE) 8-1 (9-4) Soon led, ridden and headed 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong, 2nd of 11, 2l behind Highland Cascade (9-9) at Chester 6f fll hcp (5) gf in Jul.