Pontefract Betting Odds
Pontefract
Pontefract
Amateur Handicap | Flat | 1m 2f 5y
Ephron
EPHRON appeals as the sole progressive type in the field and, with his pedigree offering hope for this longer trip, is likely to prove tough to beat with further improvement. Shimmering Sands rates a danger for a yard that has dominated this race in recent years, while Yermanthere and Star Start are others who can have a say if at their best.
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- Forecast
- Tricast
E/W Terms: 1/5 odds first 3
- 7(3)EphronJ: Miss Amy CollierT: Gemma Tutty067-152Age 315/815/87/4
- OR: 68
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 20
Made successful handicap debut in 1m Redcar contest on return in April and resumed progress when 1½ lengths second of 10 to Unchartedterritory in 9f handicap at Carlisle 20 days ago. Obvious claims if lasting out over the longer trip.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosCarlisle1m 1fGood to Soft (Soft in places)Flat2/10Haydock Park1m 2f 42yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Flat5/11Redcar7f 219yGood to FirmFlat1/9York6fGoodFlat7/8Newcastle7f 14yStandardFlat6/9- 2(2)Shimmering SandsJ: Mr Henry CallanT: Michael & David Easterby74534-1Age 72/15/29/4
- OR: 67
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 21
Ended a 3-year barren run when winning 11-runner C&D handicap 21 days ago, racing freely but getting up on the line. A 4 lb rise looks manageable on past form and stable have won 3 of the last 4 renewals of this race. Bold bid anticipated under good amateur.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosPontefract1m 2f 5yGood (Good to Soft in places)Flat1/11Newcastle1m 2f 42yStandardFlat4/8Southwell1m 13yStandardFlat3/8Newcastle1m 2f 42yStandardFlat5/12Doncaster1m 2f 43yGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat4/8- 1(6)YermanthereJ: Mr Thomas EasterbyT: Tim Easterby455-051Age 87/18/115/2
- OR: 68
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 11
Snapped a long losing run when winning 7-runner handicap at Ripon 11 days ago, well served by the sound gallop and beating Qitaal by a head. A 3 lb rise leaves him well treated on old form, but consistency has long since been an issue for him.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosRipon1m 1f 170yGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat1/7Carlisle1m 1fSoftFlat5/11Beverley7f 96yGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat10/11Wetherby2mSoftHurdle7/14Musselburgh1m 2ySoftFlat5/8- 5(5)Princess NiylaJ: Mr David DunsdonT: Alan Brown-936535Age 615/29/18/1
- OR: 62
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 21
Without a win since last spring but arrives in decent heart, not disgraced when 3¼ lengths fifth of 11 to Shimmering Sands at this course last time. Meets that rival on better terms but her keen-going nature often leaves her vulnerable to stronger finishers.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosPontefract1m 2f 5yGood (Good to Soft in places)Flat5/11Redcar1m 2f 1yGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat3/8Beverley1m 100yGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat5/13Musselburgh1m 4f 104yGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat6/9Beverley1m 100yGood to Soft (Good in places)Flat3/10- 4(4)Tees GeorgeJ: Mr Jack LanderT: Adrian Nicholls7-34184Age 612/112/111/1
- OR: 62
- EQ: Cheekpieces
- Days Since Last Run: 19
Enhanced excellent record at Beverley when winning 9-runner event there in April, well on top finish. Bounced back from disappointing effort when 2½ lengths fourth of 11 to Mwafaq at Hamilton last time, but remains winless from a mark in the 60s and can on occasion flatter to deceive.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosHamilton Park1m 68yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Flat4/11Beverley1m 100yGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat8/13Beverley1m 100yGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat1/9Doncaster1mGood to SoftFlat4/22Newcastle7f 14yStandardFlat3/9- 3(1)SandretJ: Miss Rebecca HitchenT: Sam England53121-6Age 1012/112/111/1
- OR: 65
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 13
Revived for this yard last season, winning at Redcar and Thirsk. Made a satisfactory return from 10 months off when 11¼ lengths sixth of 13 to Pentonville at Wolverhampton 13 days ago and entitled to step forward now, with the stable having already enjoyed plenty of success this month.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosWolverhampton1m 142yStandardFlat6/13Thirsk7f 218yGoodFlat1/10Musselburgh7f 15yGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat2/7Redcar7f 219yGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat1/9Newcastle1m 2f 42yStandardFlat3/12- 6(8)Star StartJ: Miss Charli ParkerT: Ruth Carr26-9538Age 614/114/116/1
- OR: 57
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 51
Back-to-back winner over 1¼m last summer, including in a similar event over C&D. Hinted at a revival when third of 9 in 1m handicap here in April but failed to build on that promise at Leicester 10 days later. Has had a breathing operation since and he's well handicapped should he react positively.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosLeicester1m 53yGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat8/9Pontefract1m 6yGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat3/9Nottingham1m 2f 50yGood (Good to Soft in places)Flat5/14Doncaster1mGood to SoftFlat9/22Wolverhampton1m 1f 104yStandardFlat6/13- 8(7)Wrist ArtJ: Miss Evie LeeT: James Owen08635U3Age 928/122/125/1
- OR: 50
- EQ: Visor and tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 8
Losing sequence is mounting up but ran better than for a while when 2¼ lengths third of 6 to Pentonville at Brighton 8 days ago. More needed if he's to be competitive here, though.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosBrighton7f 216yGood to Firm ( Good in places)Flat3/6Yarmouth1m 2f 23ySoftFlatur/7Southwell1m 3f 23yStandardFlat5/8Windsor1m 2fGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat3/13Bath1mGoodFlat6/11