Racecards
21:10 Pontefract
Just-a-bet Handicap (Class 5)
- 11 Runners
- Distance: 6f
- Going: Good to Firm
- Surface: Turf
- £4,500 added
- Form 938085
- Age 7
- Weight 9-12
- Official Rating 74
- Trainer Mrs R Carr
- Jockey D Swift
mid-division, headway 2f out, switched right over 1f out, led inside final furlong, driven out
- Form 7U3097
- Age 5
- Weight 9-11
- Official Rating 73
- Trainer I W McInnes
- Jockey Martin Lane
held up towards rear, driven over 2f out, no impression
- Form 728807
- Age 7
- Weight 9-11
- Official Rating 73
- Trainer I W McInnes
- Jockey D Tudhope
in rear, headwy 2f out, ridden and switched right over 1f out, soon no impression
- Form 235204
- Age 3
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 75
- Trainer J A Glover
- Jockey L Vickers
chased leaderes, not much room just over 5f out, edged right and weakened over 2f out
- Form 990/344
- Age 5
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 69
- Trainer John Harris
- Jockey J P Spencer
awkward leaving stalls, in rear, headway on inside over 1f out, switched right inside final furlong, ran on well, unable to reach winner
- Form 238332
- Age 3
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 74
- Trainer C & M Johnston
- Jockey P Mulrennan
prominent, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
- Form 5747-50
- Age 4
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 68
held up towards rear, headway on inside over 2f out, no impression over 1f out
- Form 7/60246
- Age 5
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 68
- Trainer J D Bethell
- Jockey D Holland
prominent, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten, weakened final furlong
- Form 220435
- Age 9
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 67
- Trainer J & S Quinn
- Jockey I J Brennan
led, ridden and headed 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong
- Form 25547-0
- Age 9
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 65
- Trainer D Carroll
- Jockey Neil Farley
mid-division, ridden 2f out, soon beaten
- Form 0-06323
- Age 4
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 63
- Trainer Mrs A Duffield
- Jockey Barry McHugh
tracked leaders, went 2nd just over 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
With conditions easing it might be worth an each-way play here on COMMANDO SCOTT, while Mr Wolf, Minturno and The Hermitage are also respected. Mr Wolf loves it here, where he has seven course wins to his name, and his presence at the track should always be taken seriously. He looks well handicapped again and should be a leading player. Minturno races over his optimum trip and has been very competitive of late, although he does keep being beaten and prefers fast ground. The Hermitage has also done his best work on good to firm but his stamina should be very handy today and he cannot be ruled out. Orpsie Boy is really well in on his old form and has been running with crediit of late. He has frame claims and a similar profile to our suggestion Commando Scott. Declan Carroll's runners have hit form and this grand old campaigner, who has not won for almost three years, has done most of his winning over six or seven furlongs. This stiff test at six will suit, as will any further rain, and at a price we can take him to make the frame, with anything else a bonus. Jonathan Doidge.
Formwatch
Orpsie Boy (IRE) 9-2 (9-10) Held up, ridden and headway on inside over 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 8, 4l behind Gap Princess (9-7) at Catterick 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jun.
Northern Bolt 40-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 12, 9l behind Yankee Storm (9-6) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Pearly Wey 20-1 (9-9) Started slowly, behind, hard ridden 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, never going pace to reach leaders, 7th of 13, 6l behind King Of Eden (9-4) at Haydock 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Coolree Star (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Tracked leader, ridden and slightly outpaced over 1f out, rallied final furlong, 4th of 6, 4l behind Besty (9-5) at Hamilton 6f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Fadhb Ar Bith (IRE) 20-1 (8-10) Behind, headway on inside over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, 4th of 9, 1l behind Amethyst Dawn (8-8) at Beverley 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jun.
The Hermitage (IRE) 85-40 (9-7) Led, ridden over 1f out, kept on, caught post, 2nd of 7, ns behind Thinking (8-4) at Catterick 6f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Spiritofthewest (IRE) 16-1 (9-4) Bumped start, mid-division, weakened 3f out, 11th of 13, 11l behind Army Of Stars (9-0) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Tawzeea (IRE) 7-2 (9-5) Chased leader far side group, went 2nd in that group inside final furlong, no impression, 6th of 11, 9l behind Lucy Brown (9-4) at Newcastle 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun.
Mr Wolf 5-1 (9-3) With leader, ridden 2f out, one pace, 5th of 7, 5l behind Wicked Wilma (8-10) at Hamilton 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jun.
Commando Scott (IRE) 28-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, pushed along halfway, weakened 2f out, 10th of 13, 9l behind King Of Eden (9-4) at Haydock 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Minturno (USA) 3-1fav (9-7) Prominent, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong, 3rd of 11, 3l behind Almaty Express (8-0) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jun.
Toby Tyler 66-1 (8-6) Held up towards rear, ridden 2f out, never dangerous, 9th of 11, 15l behind Mac's Power (9-6) at Doncaster 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Jun.
Bid For Gold 4-1 (9-11) Chased leaders, ridden and bumped entering final furlong, no extra, 6th of 9, 5l behind Elijah Pepper (9-7) at Pontefract 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.