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17:15 Pontefract - 8 October 2018 - Racecard - Horse Racing - Sporting Life
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17:15 Pontefract

Monday 8 October 2018

All14:0514:3515:1015:4016:1016:4517:1517:50

procurementseminars.co.uk Handicap

  • 3YO only  |   Class 5  |   1m 4f 5y  |   Good to Soft (Soft in places)  |   12 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 17:16  |   Winning time: 2m 45.1s
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1
(7)
Horse silk
Nelson River16
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-7| J: Joey Haynes| T: A W Carroll| OR:  68| D
8/1
Showed very little in three maidens when trained by Clive Cox but improved from yard debut to win with ease at Wolverhampton last time out. Could be more to come over this trip and a 6lb rise certainly fair.
2
(3)
Horse silk
Beer With The Boys18
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-7| J: S De Sousa| T: M R Channon| OR:  68
9/2
Still a maiden after seven starts but signs of improvement at Ayr last time when seventh of 15. Down another 2lb and gets De Sousa in the saddle for the first time.
3
(12)
Horse silk
Contrebasse26
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-6| J: D Allan| T: T D Easterby| OR:  67| D
16/1
Impressive when winning at Doncaster in July but struggled on a slower surface last time at Carlisle. Still on a workable mark but ground seemingly against him again this time and has a wide draw to cope with.
5
(2)
Horse silk
I'm A Star35
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-4| J: Callum Rodriguez| T: S C Williams| OR:  65
33/1
Still a maiden after seven starts and tailed off on each of his last three outings. Hard to fancy on that basis.
6
(6)
Horse silk
Hilboroughv127
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-4| J: J P Sullivan| T: J L Eyre| OR:  65| BF
14/1
Won on debut for this yard in a Southwell maiden but he's been struggling off this sort of mark in handicaps since and others make more appeal. Wears first-time visor.
7
(8)
Horse silk
Sempre Presto18
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-3| J: P Hanagan| T: R A Fahey| OR:  64| C
10/1
Won on her seasonal return at this course over 1m2f. Hasn't built on that in anyway in six starts since and hard to fancy until the handicapper relents.
8
(10)
Horse silk
French Resistance31
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-3| J: G Lee| T: Jedd O'Keeffe| OR:  64
25/1
Not consistent at all but capable on his day and did too much too soon at Newcastle last time. A return to the form that saw him finish runner-up at Ayr should see him get competitive, though draw doesn't look ideal.
10
(1)
Horse silk
Master Greyp110
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-2| J: Andrea Atzeni| T: B R Millman| OR:  63
3/1
Heavy ground winner in Salisbury in April and while he hasn't won since, he's been holding his form well in defeat. Not beaten far at Haydock last time and first-time cheekpieces may eke out some improvement.
11
(4)
Horse silk
Ormesher42
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-2| J: A Mullen| T: D McCain Jnr| OR:  63
3/1
Has won his last two starts over hurdles but his Flat form prior to those runs was only moderate and he has a fair bit to find on form. May do better when stepped up in trip.
12
(11)
Horse silk
Handsome Bobb6
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-2| J: J Fanning| T: K Dalgleish| OR:  63| D
25/1
Useful on his day and while he's far from consistent, he gets his optimum conditions here. Yard flying at present and holds each-way claims.
13
(5)
Horse silk
Reactive10
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-1| J: L Morris| T: J G Given| OR:  62
8/1
Improving a little with each start and not disgraced at Haydock last time. Effective on soft ground and given further 2lb relief from the handicapper.
14
(13)
Horse silk
Highland Bobby14
Age: 3|  Weight: 8-13| J: S A Gray| T: D O'Meara| OR:  60
50/1
Won at Wetherby at the start of the campaign but that's his only win to date and he's struggled since. Wide draw not ideal and others preferred.

Non-Runners

4
(9)
Horse silk
Reveleon7
Weight: 9-4|  Age: 3
T: M Appleby  J: Alistair Rawlinson
NR
9
(14)
Horse silk
Normandy Blue16
Weight: 9-3|  Age: 3
T: L Allan  J: J Quinn
NR

Forecasts

Ormesher (3/1), Master Grey (3/1), Beer With The Boys (9/2), Nelson River (8/1), Reactive (8/1), Sempre Presto (10/1), Hilborough (14/1), Reveleon (14/1), Contrebasse (16/1), French Resistance (25/1), Handsome Bob (25/1), I'm A Star (33/1), Normandy Blue (33/1), Highland Bobby (50/1)

17:15 Pontefract - 8 October 2018 - Racecard - Horse Racing - Sporting Life

A 6lb rise for NELSON RIVER looks manageable and he's largely unexposed at this trip. First-time headgear may see Master Grey in a better light and Beer With The Boys should be able to get competitive soon from his falling handicap mark.
  1. Nelson River
  2. Master Grey
  3. Beer With The Boys

Previous Winners

2017
Cornerstone Lad
Weight: 8-13  |Age: 3
10/1

Prize Money

1st: £3,881.002nd: £1,155.003rd: £577.004th: £300.005th: £300.006th: £300.007th: £300.008th: £300.00

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