Racecards
16:15 Pontefract
Packsaddle Handicap (Class D)
- 17 Runners
- Distance: 5f
- Going: Soft, Heavy in places
Blue Velvet
23- Form 600040
- Age 4
- Weight 10-0
- Trainer K Ivory
- Jockey P Robinson
prominent, chased along halfway, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
- Form 400045
- Age 5
- Weight 9-12
- Trainer J Wainwright
- Jockey R Winston
chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out
- Form 060024
- Age 9
- Weight 9-11
- Trainer R Whitaker
- Jockey K Darley
prominent, ridden halfway, soon weakened
- Form 020060
- Age 4
- Weight 9-10
- Trainer R C Guest
- Jockey Dane O'Neill
prominent, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
- Form 120000
- Age 3
- Weight 9-9
always behind
- Form 052010
- Age 4
- Weight 9-9
prominent, pushed along halfway, ridden and stayed on same pace final furlong
- Form 622222
- Age 4
- Weight 9-7
- Trainer M R Channon
- Jockey S J Drowne
held up in mid-division, pushed along halfway, ridden 2f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, kept on
- Form 500620
- Age 7
- Weight 9-6
towards rear, some late headway, never near to challenge
- Form 050042
- Age 5
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer T Etherington
- Jockey Kieren Fallon
mid-division, pushed along 3f out, raced wide, stayed on final furlong under pressure, nearest at finish
- Form 022030
- Age 8
- Weight 8-13
- Trainer D W Chapman
- Jockey G Sparkes
soon led, ridden and headed well over 1f out, weakened final furlong
Soba Jones
10- Form 501500
- Age 4
- Weight 8-13
- Trainer T D Easterby
- Jockey Willie Supple
prominent, ridden over 2f out, ran on to lead entering final furlong, headed inside, no extra
- Form 031
- Age 3
- Weight 8-11
- Trainer C & M Johnston
- Jockey J Fanning
prominent, effort halfway, ridden and no extra 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
Teyaar
10- Form 000000
- Age 5
- Weight 8-11
- Trainer D Shaw
- Jockey T Williams
mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and soon weakened
Bowlers Boy
18- Form 1-00402
- Age 8
- Weight 8-5
towards rear, soon chased along, some late headway but never near to challenge
- Form 654320
- Age 6
- Weight 8-4
- Trainer D W Chapman
- Jockey S Hitchcott
prominent, ridden to lead well over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, stayed on same pace
In depth
Formwatch
Blue Velvet Was rated at 99 in June, but has not had the consistency this season. Has the potential to cause an upset, but unfancied on recent form.
Beyond The Clouds (IRE) Knows how to get his head in front, but lost his way this summer. A couple of improved runs recently could signify a return to form. Nice each-way bet prospect.
Lago di Varano Another who lost his form in the summer. Strong runs to finish second at Newcastle and fourth at York, looks on the upgrade.
Boanerges (IRE) Seems to prefer faster ground and hasn't shown much since win at Musselburgh in June. Best watched.
John O'Groats (IRE) Loves cut in the ground and can easily stay the distance, but draw is against him.
Gdansk (IRE) Won from a poor draw in the mud at Haydock last month and can never be overlooked.
Budelli (IRE) Knocking on the door for a win after finding one better five times. Decent draw.
Mungo Park Experienced campaigner and good at getting placed. Prefers a firmer surface. Outside chance.
Bond Boy Low draw a major disadvantage for this consistent colt. Current form could over-ride the draw.
Regal Song (IRE) Loves soft ground and always tries hard. Struggled last time at Pontefract. Should be up with the pace.
Francport First time at Ponte, but has won on soft ground. Stays the distance well. Every chance.
Soaked Course and distance winner. Capable of taking a race like this on a good day.
Soba Jones Wins have come on firmer surfaces and poor draw here. Best watched.
Cheeney Basin (IRE) On the upgrade and only just lost maiden tag. Will have to dig deep to overcome low draw.
Teyaar First time at course and a poor run of form recently. Best watched.
Bowlers Boy Course winner who needs the mud. Been generally consistent and plenty of stamina.
Torrent Last win came at Ponte last September. Good draw. Has to be fancied.
Peruvian Chief (IRE) A frustrating sort to follow; either good or very bad. Has not won in nearly two years. Top 4 chance.