'He will be desperate for winners' - 59/1 Dan Skelton treble at Ayr on Friday
21 hours ago
PONTEFRACT
8 April 2025
Thank You Richard Hammill Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Class 5) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 6f
- Going: Good
- Runners
- 9
- Type
- Flat
- Surface
- Turf
- Stalls
- Inside
- Weather
- Sunny
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Comfortable win on debut at Ayr last July; absent since but he could be very promising
1-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-11
OR: -
Days: 260
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jul 24 | Ayr Ayr | 5f Gd | 42yMd | 9-7 | 1/4 | Hammer The Hammer (3L) | 6/5F | - | 84 |
Won at Wolverhampton on second 2yo start and he's respected under a penalty
21-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-11
OR: -
Days: 176
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 5f St | 32yNv | 9-4 | 1/7 | Queenofdestruction (nse) | EvensF | - | 85 |
| 13 Sep 24 | San Sandown | 5f Sft | 42yMd | 9-7 | 2/10 | Kullazain (4½L) | 4/1 | - | 72 |
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 3 wins from 12 in the last 14 days (25%)
£8,000 yearling; half-brother to four winners but may be best watched on debut
Form:
Age: 3
Weight: 9-4
OR: -
Days: -
Trainer has done well with the family but he may be one for further down the line
Form:
Age: 3
Weight: 9-4
OR: -
Days: -
From a family connections have done well with; probably of greater interest when h'capping
55-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-4
OR: -
Days: 172
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct 24 | Red Redcar | 6f Sft | 52yNv | 9-7 | 5/9 | Invitorio (4¾L) | 9/1 | - | 57 |
| 26 Sep 24 | Pon Pontefract | 6f GS | 52yMd | 9-7 | 5/11 | Dark Rosa (9½L) | 66/1 | - | 49 |
Half-brother to 6f winner Hougoumont (RPR 78); makes debut in good race; others preferred
Form:
Age: 3
Weight: 9-4
OR: -
Days: -
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Placed last June on his two starts; major player if reproducing that promise on his return
23-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-4
OR: -
Days: 297
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jun 24 | Yor York | 6f GS | 32yMd | 9-7 | 3/11 | The Strikin Viking (4¼L) | 9/4F | - | 79 |
| 6 Jun 24 | Hay Haydock | 6f Gd | 32yNv | 9-7 | 2/15 | Dubai Bling (nse) | 125/1 | - | 83 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 1 wins from 23 in the last 14 days (4%)
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 12 in the last 14 days (0%)
Brother to two winners; he'll need to be useful if he's to make a winning debut in this
Form:
Age: 3
Weight: 9-4
OR: -
Days: -
Verdict
Top of the list is STRONG WARRIOR, who impressed at Ayr last July on his sole start, but U Sure Do could be a dangerous opponent.
Strong Warrior
Betting Forecast:
10/11 Strong Warrior,
5/2 U Sure Do,
4/1 Veblen Good,
16/1 Call Me Betty,
25/1 Canaria Sun,
33/1 Big Apple Jack,
Ey Up He's A Star,
50/1 Passchendaele,
William Marshal
Relevant Tips
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