'He has the perfect pitch in stall one' - three with the dream draw to follow at Pontefract
18 hours ago
PONTEFRACT
8 April 2025
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- Distance: 5f 3y
- Going: Good
- Runners
- 10
- Type
- Flat
- Surface
- Turf
- Stalls
- Inside
- Weather
- Sunny
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
CD
2 x C&D Winner - Won 2 times before on this course at this distance
D
8 x Distance Winner - Won 8 times before at this distance
Below par on final two runs last season but won over C&D previously; 2-5 here; considered
03100-
Age: 7
Weight: 9-9
OR: 97
Days: 185
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Oct 24 | Asc Ascot | 5f Sft | 2Hc | 9-5 p | 12/12 | Alcazan (9L) | 16/1 | 98 | 78 |
| 14 Sep 24 | Don Doncaster | 5.5f Gd | 2Hc | 9-2 p | 17/22 | American Affair (10½L) | 25/1 | 98 | 73 |
| 18 Aug 24 | Pon Pontefract | 5f GF | 2Hc | 8-11 p | 1/7 | American Affair (1½L) | 13/2 | 93 | 106 |
| 10 Aug 24 | Asc Ascot | 5f Gd | 2Hc | 9-5 p | 3/10 | Holkham Bay (2¾L) | 10/1 | 93 | 100 |
| 3 Aug 24 | Goo Goodwood | 6f GF | 2Hc | 9-1 p | 24/25 | Get It (18L) | 50/1 | 94 | 50 |
| 13 Jul 24 | Asc Ascot | 5f Gd | 2Hc | 9-6 p | 4/17 | Fair Wind (1L) | 14/1 | 93 | 101 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Suited by the drop back to 5f last autumn and he could have more to offer this term
12134-
Age: 4
Weight: 9-3
OR: 91
Days: 164
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Oct 24 | Don Doncaster | 5f Sft | 2Hc | 8-11 | 4/15 | Cover Up (1½L) | 5/1 | 92 | 99 |
| 5 Oct 24 | Asc Ascot | 5f Sft | 2Hc | 9-6 | 3/12 | Alcazan (2¼L) | 100/30F | 92 | 97 |
| 15 Sep 24 | Don Doncaster | 5f Gd | 3Hc | 9-2 | 1/11 | Haymaker (1½L) | 8/1 | 86 | 98 |
| 10 Aug 24 | Asc Ascot | 6f GF | 23yHc | 9-5 | 2/10 | Jarraaf (2¾L) | 20/1 | 85 | 91 |
| 8 Jul 24 | Ayr Ayr | 6f GF | 3Hc | 9-4 | 1/6 | The Caltonian (½L) | 5/1 | 80 | 87 |
| 16 Jun 24 | Thi Thirsk | 7f GS | 33yHc | 9-0 | 8/10 | Telemark (5¾L) | 28/1 | 83 | 76 |
D
4 x Distance Winner - Won 4 times before at this distance
Disappointing end to last season but has a good reappearance record; not ruled out
01000-
Age: 6
Weight: 8-13
OR: 87
Days: 206
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Sep 24 | Don Doncaster | 5.5f Gd | 2Hc | 8-9 t | 22/22 | American Affair (44L) | 100/1 | 88 | - |
| 29 Aug 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 5f St | 2Hc | 9-4 t | 13/13 | Thunder Moor (9¼L) | 33/1 | 90 | 66 |
| 17 Aug 24 | Rip Ripon | 6f Gd | 2Hc | 8-13 t | 11/17 | Dare To Hope (6½L) | 16/1 | 90 | 83 |
| 8 Aug 24 | Chp Chepstow | 5f GS | 3Hc | 9-6 t | 1/8 | Radio Goo Goo (1¾L) | 7/1 | 83 | 95 |
| 27 Jul 24 | Yor York | 6f GF | 2Hc | 8-7 t | 12/14 | Rage Of Bamby (12½L) | 22/1 | 84 | 53 |
| 19 Jul 24 | Ham Hamilton | 6f Gd | 2Hc | 9-0 t | 4/9 | Jordan Electrics (3¼L) | 6/1 | 85 | 86 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
w1
Wind Op - First run after wind operation
Won last August but well beaten the last twice; returns from a break and wind surgery
31608-
Age: 4
Weight: 8-13
OR: 87
Days: 119
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Dec 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 5f St | 2Hc | 8-13 t1 | 8/9 | Equilateral (8½L) | 20/1 | 90 | 70 |
| 23 Nov 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 7f St | 2Hc | 9-8 | 10/10 | Yorkshire (10L) | 16/1 | 91 | 67 |
| 29 Aug 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 5f St | 2Hc | 9-2 | 6/13 | Thunder Moor (2L) | 5/2F | 90 | 93 |
| 15 Aug 24 | Wdr Windsor | 5f GF | 4Hc | 9-7 | 1/11 | Spring Is Sprung (2¼L) | 5/1 | 81 | 99 |
| 27 Jul 24 | Chs Chester | 5f Gd | 4Hc | 9-7 | 3/9 | Paws For Thought (3L) | 15/2 | 82 | 84 |
| 10 Jul 24 | Lin Lingfield | 5f Sft | 4Hc | 9-9 | 2/5 | Mc Loven (1¼L) | 11/8F | 82 | 89 |
CD
4 x C&D Winner - Won 4 times before on this course at this distance
D
6 x Distance Winner - Won 6 times before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 10 in the last 14 days (0%)
Four-time C&D winner who reappeared with close 2nd at Newcastle last month; lots to like
3763-2
Age: 8
Weight: 8-11
OR: 85
Days: 19
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St/Slw | 2Hc | 8-1 | 2/7 | Paddy's Day (¾L) | 14/1 | 85 | 91 |
| 22 Oct 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St | 3Hc | 9-7 | 3/14 | Cover Point (1¼L) | 80/1 | 86 | 90 |
| 30 Sep 24 | Ham Hamilton | 5f Sft | 3Hc | 9-10 | 6/8 | Never Dark (3½L) | 14/1 | 88 | 85 |
| 30 Aug 24 | Thi Thirsk | 6f GF | 3Hc | 9-12 | 7/9 | Tinto (11L) | 9/1 | 89 | 64 |
| 8 Aug 24 | Chp Chepstow | 5f GS | 3Hc | 9-12 | 3/8 | Manila Scouse (2¾L) | 9/1 | 89 | 91 |
| 19 Jul 24 | Pon Pontefract | 5f Gd | 3Hc | 9-12 | 6/8 | Vantheman (4¼L) | 11/1 | 89 | 86 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Inconsistent last season but won three times and he's not discounted on return to action
30810-
Age: 4
Weight: 8-8
OR: 82
Days: 171
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct 24 | Cat Catterick | 5f Sft | 2Hc | 8-8 t | 10/10 | Vintage Clarets (13½L) | 4/1 | 82 | 47 |
| 11 Oct 24 | Yor York | 5f Sft | 3Hc | 8-8 t | 1/17 | Trilby (1¼L) | 14/1 | 77 | 91 |
| 5 Oct 24 | Red Redcar | 5f Sft | 4Hc | 9-5 t | 8/11 | Curious Rover (5¼L) | 5/1 | 77 | 70 |
| 20 Sep 24 | Ayr Ayr | 6f Gd | 2Hc | 9-11 t | 18/24 | Diligent Resdev (6¼L) | 22/1 | 78 | 72 |
| 8 Sep 24 | Yor York | 5f GS | 33yHc | 8-9 t | 3/13 | Duran (¾L) | 20/1 | 76 | 83 |
| 31 Aug 24 | Chs Chester | 5f Gd | 43yHc | 9-7 t | 7/10 | Balon d'Or (3½L) | 9/1 | 78 | 75 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Lightly raced 4yo; three wins last year and reappeared with good third on AW; drawn well
1131-3
Age: 4
Weight: 8-8
OR: 82
Days: 19
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St/Slw | 2Hc | 8-4 | 3/7 | Paddy's Day (1¼L) | 7/1 | 83 | 87 |
| 22 Nov 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 4Hc | 9-11 | 1/8 | Pals Battalion (hd) | 7/2 | 80 | 90 |
| 9 Nov 24 | Don Doncaster | 7f Sft | 4Hc | 9-10 | 3/9 | It Just Takes Time (1¼L) | 18/1 | 80 | 84 |
| 11 Jul 24 | Eps Epsom | 6f GS | 4Hc | 9-4 | 1/7 | Watchya (½L) | 11/8F | 74 | 86 |
| 4 Jul 24 | Hay Haydock | 5f Gd | 5Hc | 9-8 | 1/8 | Nogo's Dream (1½L) | 7/1 | 75 | 84 |
| 23 Jun 24 | Ffo Ffos Las | 6f GS | 5Hc | 9-6 p1 | 3/9 | Sarah's Verse (2¼L) | 16/1 | 75 | 75 |
Poor turf strike-rate and recent AW win came over 7f, but he's not ruled out
6-4431
Age: 8
Weight: 8-8
OR: 82
Days: 11
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Mar 25 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 7f St | 4Hc | 9-4 h | 1/8 | Diamondonthehill (1L) | 9/1 | 79 | 90 |
| 8 Mar 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 7f St | 4Hc | 9-2 h | 3/9 | Follow Your Heart (2L) | 13/2 | 80 | 83 |
| 28 Feb 25 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 6f St | 2Hc | 7-13 h | 4/9 | Ferrous (4½L) | 9/1 | 83 | 79 |
| 21 Feb 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 6f St | 4Hc | 8-12 h | 4/9 | Ormolulu (3L) | 28/1 | 81 | 78 |
| 23 Nov 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 7f St | 2Hc | 9-1 h | 6/10 | Yorkshire (2½L) | 20/1 | 83 | 83 |
| 13 Nov 24 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 7f St | 3Hc | 9-2 h | 7/9 | Bobby Bennu (11L) | 8/1 | 85 | 63 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 1 wins from 23 in the last 14 days (4%)
Mixed form since December AW win; needs something extra with blinkers replacing ch'pieces
1-6469
Age: 5
Weight: 8-8
OR: 82
Days: 31
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Mar 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 3Hc | 9-2 p | 9/10 | Sir Les Patterson (5L) | 16/1 | 83 | 78 |
| 14 Feb 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 5f St | 4Hc | 9-1 p | 6/7 | Sanat (4½L) | 9/2 | 84 | 75 |
| 25 Jan 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 5f St | 2Hc | 8-4 p | 4/5 | Kylian (2L) | 10/1 | 85 | 86 |
| 11 Jan 25 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 3Hc | 8-13 p | 6/9 | Rebel Empire (2L) | 11/2 | 85 | 87 |
| 20 Dec 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 5f St | 3Hc | 9-1 p | 1/8 | Bedford Flyer (nse) | 7/1 | 82 | 89 |
| 28 Oct 24 | Lei Leicester | 5f Hy | 4Hc | 9-2 p | 3/4 | Marching Mac (14L) | 100/30 | 83 | 50 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 12 in the last 14 days (0%)
0-11 last year but often ran well, including when third in this race; could be in the mix
30933-
Age: 5
Weight: 8-6
OR: 80
Days: 171
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct 24 | Cat Catterick | 5f Sft | 2Hc | 8-6 t | 3/10 | Vintage Clarets (1½L) | 7/2F | 80 | 87 |
| 11 Oct 24 | Yor York | 5f Sft | 3Hc | 8-11 t | 3/17 | Vince L'Amour (1½L) | 5/1 | 80 | 87 |
| 31 Aug 24 | Chs Chester | 6f Gd | 3Hc | 9-1 t | 9/10 | The Bell Conductor (4¾L) | 4/1 | 82 | 75 |
| 21 Aug 24 | Yor York | 5.5f GF | 2Hc | 8-6 t | 11/22 | Jm Jungle (3¼L) | 20/1 | 84 | 83 |
| 19 Jul 24 | Pon Pontefract | 5f Gd | 3Hc | 9-7 t | 3/8 | Vantheman (2¼L) | 100/30 | 84 | 89 |
| 12 Jul 24 | Yor York | 5f GS | 4Hc | 9-13 t | 3/11 | The Coffee Pod (2½L) | 15/8F | 84 | 86 |
3
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w2
Alzahir t
J: George Wood
T: Jennie Candlish
w2
Wind Op - Second run after wind operation
25-051
Age: 5
Weight: 9-1
OR: 84
Days: 9
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar 25 | Don Doncaster | 7f Gd | 4Hc | 9-8 t | 1/15 | Stockpyle (½L) | 13/2 | 84 | 96 |
| 23 Jan 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 4Hc | 9-10 ht | 5/8 | William Dewhirst (2½L) | 17/2 | 86 | 88 |
| 11 Jan 25 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 8f St/Slw | 3Hc | 9-6 ht | 11/16 | Apiarist (4¾L) | 12/1 | 87 | 85 |
| 26 Dec 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 7f St | 3Hc | 9-8 t | 5/11 | Documenting (1½L) | 4/1 | 87 | 90 |
| 19 Dec 24 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 7f St | 2Hc | 9-1 t | 2/6 | Talis Evolvere (¾L) | 5/2 | 87 | 95 |
| 14 Dec 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 7f St | 3Hc | 9-8 t | 3/14 | Royal Zabeel (2½L) | 15/2 | 87 | 92 |
Verdict
Four-time C&D winner VENTURA EXPRESS (nap) reappeared with a promising second at Newcastle and has the benefit of the rail draw.
Ventura Express
Betting Forecast:
4/1 Venture Capital,
5/1 Wen Moon,
11/2 Ventura Express,
6/1 Alzahir,
7/1 Fahrenheit Seven,
8/1 Dream Composer,
9/1 Vince L'Amour,
12/1 Intervention,
Brooklyn Nine Nine,
16/1 Manila Scouse,
33/1 Nazron
Relevant Tips
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