'No price is too short' - Four Willie Mullins horses to back at Punchestown
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PONTEFRACT
14 April 2025
RIU Hotels And Resorts Handicap (GBBPlus Race) (Class 2) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 1m 2f 5y
- Going: Good
- Runners
- 9
- Type
- Flat
- Surface
- Turf
- Stalls
- Inside
- Weather
- Mostly cloudy
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
C
3 x Course Winner - Won 3 times before at this course
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Course Specialist - 3 wins from 4 starts here (75%)
Record of 5-11 on turf but he was tailed off on stable debut last month; bit to prove
/612-0
Age: 5
Weight: 9-9
OR: 95
Days: 16
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Mar 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 11f St/Slw | 2Hc | 9-6 ht1 | 13/14 | Teumessias Fox (30L) | 28/1 | 96 | 53 |
| 29 Jun 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 10f St/Slw | 3Hc | 9-8 t | 2/10 | Bystander (1¼L) | 7/1 | 94 | 102 |
| 23 Jun 24 | Pon Pontefract | 12f GF | 3Hc | 9-9 t | 1/5 | Appier (¾L) | 13/8F | 89 | 98 |
| 22 Apr 24 | Pon Pontefract | 10f Sft | 2Hc | 9-1 t | 6/9 | Bolster (18L) | 15/2 | 89 | 64 |
| 10 Oct 23 | Lei Leicester | 10f GS | 3Hc | 9-5 t | 4/10 | Beraz (5½L) | 3/1F | 85 | 84 |
| 1 Oct 23 | Eps Epsom | 12f Gd | 4Hc | 9-10 t | 1/7 | Dundory (1L) | 2/1F | 85 | 96 |
D
4 x Distance Winner - Won 4 times before at this distance
Distance Specialist - 4 wins from 6 starts at this distance (67%)
Going Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts on this ground (67%)
Six wins from 12 starts and he could find more progress this season; in the mix on return
11517-
Age: 5
Weight: 9-5
OR: 91
Days: 161
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Nov 24 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 11f St/Slw | 2Hc | 9-12 | 7/14 | The Glen Rovers (4½L) | 9/2 | 91 | 92 |
| 16 Oct 24 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 11f St/Slw | 4Hc | 10-0 | 1/14 | Aulis (shd) | 20/1 | 85 | 98 |
| 25 Jul 24 | San Sandown | 10f Gd | 4Hc | 9-12 | 5/7 | Enrico Caruso (8L) | 5/4F | 85 | 85 |
| 19 Jul 24 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 10f Gd | 4Hc | 10-2 | 1/9 | Maso Bastie (1½L) | 7/1 | 80 | 91 |
| 4 Jul 24 | Yar Yarmouth | 10f Gd | 5Hc | 10-4 | 1/7 | Lone Piper (hd) | 5/2F | 77 | 83 |
| 15 Jun 24 | Lei Leicester | 10f GS | 5Hc | 9-10 | 1/8 | Giselles Defence (1¾L) | 7/2 | 73 | 81 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 14 in the last 14 days (0%)
Windsor winner who is still unexposed and he had an excuse on reappearance; interesting
2213-6
Age: 4
Weight: 9-3
OR: 89
Days: 16
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Mar 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 11f St/Slw | 2Hc | 9-0 | 6/14 | Teumessias Fox (7¼L) | 13/2 | 90 | 87 |
| 25 Aug 24 | Yar Yarmouth | 10f GS | 2Hc | 9-4 | 3/8 | Endless Victory (4¼L) | 11/4 | 91 | 95 |
| 22 Jul 24 | Wdr Windsor | 10f GF | 5Md | 9-7 | 1/9 | Glendower (9L) | 5/6F | - | 91 |
| 14 Feb 24 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 8f St/Slw | 5Md | 8-11 | 2/8 | Native Approach (2¼L) | 7/2 | - | 79 |
| 27 Jan 24 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 8f St/Slw | 5Md | 8-10 | 2/8 | Silent Age (shd) | 9/2 | - | 82 |
Nine-time winner but well held last twice and needs to get back near his peak efforts
-42058
Age: 5
Weight: 9-3
OR: 89
Days: 15
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar 25 | Don Doncaster | 10f Gd | 3Hc | 9-6 v | 8/16 | City Of Delight (4¾L) | 25/1 | 90 | 90 |
| 13 Mar 25 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 10f St | 3Hc | 9-5 b1 | 5/10 | Penzance (4½L) | 14/1 | 91 | 93 |
| 28 Feb 25 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 10f St | 2Hc | 8-12 v | 12/12 | The Glen Rovers (14L) | 14/1 | 90 | 73 |
| 17 Feb 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 9.5f St | 3Hc | 9-6 v | 2/7 | Charlie's Choice (hd) | 9/4 | 90 | 97 |
| 1 Feb 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 9.5f St | 3Hc | 9-1 v | 4/10 | Smart Hero (5L) | 5/1 | 90 | 92 |
| 26 Dec 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 9.5f St | 3Hc | 9-4 v | 1/7 | Andaleep (¾L) | 9/5F | 88 | 96 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
On dangerous mark but he generally struggled last season; risks attached on return
00048-
Age: 6
Weight: 9-2
OR: 88
Days: 174
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 12.5f St | 2Hc | 9-6 | 8/9 | Dramatic Star (9½L) | 9/1 | 91 | 83 |
| 19 Sep 24 | Ayr Ayr | 10f Gd | 2Hc | 9-6 | 4/11 | Financer (2L) | 16/1 | 92 | 95 |
| 24 Aug 24 | Yor York | 10.5f GF | 2Hc | 9-1 | 12/17 | Sir Busker (10½L) | 16/1 | 94 | 84 |
| 21 Jun 24 | Asc Ascot | 12f GF | 2Hc | 9-3 | 19/19 | Crystal Black (51L) | 33/1 | 96 | 24 |
| 15 May 24 | Yor York | 12f Gd | 2Hc | 9-6 | 12/13 | Crystal Delight (25L) | 9/2 | 97 | 71 |
| 28 Sep 23 | Nmk Newmarket | 12f GF | 2Hc | 10-2 | 9/9 | Divina Grace (15L) | 100/30 | 97 | 81 |
Still unexposed but made low-key start for new yard in Spring Mile; down the list
1/54-0
Age: 4
Weight: 9-2
OR: 88
Days: 16
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Mar 25 | Don Doncaster | 8f GS | 2Hc | 9-11 p1 | 15/21 | Pearl Eye (11L) | 12/1 | 90 | 74 |
| 3 Jun 24 | Gow Gowran Park | 9.5f Gd | 3y | 9-4 | 4/14 | Fleur De Chine (6½L) | 100/30F | - | 90 |
| 7 Apr 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 10f Hy | 3yG3 | 9-5 | 5/5 | Dallas Star (34L) | 7/2 | - | 33 |
| 21 Oct 23 | Leo Leopardstown | 8f Hy | 2yMd | 9-5 | 1/15 | Invention (6L) | 9/2 | - | 94 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 29 in the last 14 days (0%)
Went close in big field on Doncaster reappearance and he's respected off unchanged mark
4715-3
Age: 6
Weight: 9-2
OR: 88
Days: 15
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar 25 | Don Doncaster | 10f Gd | 3Hc | 9-4 | 3/16 | City Of Delight (1L) | 12/1 | 88 | 95 |
| 29 Sep 24 | Eps Epsom | 10f Hy | 3Hc | 9-2 | 5/9 | Simply Sondheim (13L) | 9/1 | 88 | 74 |
| 21 Sep 24 | Chs Chester | 10.5f GS | 4Hc | 9-13 | 1/11 | He's A Gentleman (8L) | 2/1F | 79 | 93 |
| 23 Aug 24 | Yor York | 12f Gd | 2Hc | 8-11 | 7/12 | Shadow Dance (5½L) | 28/1 | 81 | 81 |
| 8 Aug 24 | Chp Chepstow | 10f GS | 3Hc | 9-4 | 4/7 | Fantasy Believer (1¾L) | 3/1J | 82 | 86 |
| 1 Aug 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 9.5f St | 3Hc | 9-4 | 6/12 | Bint Al Daar (4½L) | 15/2 | 82 | 81 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
Won this in 2023 and was runner-up last year; one to keep an eye on back on the Flat
32754-
Age: 7
Weight: 8-7
OR: 79
Days: 160
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Dec 24 | Sed Sedgefield | 17f Sft | 5HcH | 11-10 | 3/9 | Foster's Fortune (5¾L) | 13/2 | 100 | 102 |
| 5 Nov 24 | Red Redcar | 10f Sft | 3Hc | 9-5 | 4/8 | Liberty Coach (3¾L) | 10/1 | 81 | 82 |
| 26 Sep 24 | Pon Pontefract | 10f GS | 3Hc | 9-2 | 5/9 | Loyal Touch (11L) | 12/1 | 83 | 70 |
| 24 Aug 24 | Crt Cartmel | 17f Sft | 5HcH | 12-0 | 3/8 | Miss Fedora (4L) | 2/1F | 100 | 103 |
| 20 Jul 24 | Crt Cartmel | 17f Gd | 5NvHcH | 11-12 | 1/9 | No Mean Feat (nk) | 5/2 | 95 | 103 |
| 15 May 24 | Yor York | 12f Gd | 2Hc | 8-7 | 7/13 | Crystal Delight (10L) | 16/1 | 84 | 83 |
D
4 x Distance Winner - Won 4 times before at this distance
Four wins in 2024 but this looks tough in a Class 2 event on his return
12510-
Age: 4
Weight: 8-5
OR: 77
Days: 184
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct 24 | Yor York | 10.5f Sft | 4Hc | 9-2 | 13/14 | Two Brothers (37L) | 16/1 | 77 | 12 |
| 25 Sep 24 | Red Redcar | 10f Gd | 4Hc | 9-4 | 1/10 | Titainium (1¼L) | 4/1 | 73 | 80 |
| 8 Sep 24 | Yor York | 10.5f GS | 4Hc | 10-3 | 5/17 | Young Fire (5L) | 10/1 | 73 | 74 |
| 25 Aug 24 | Bev Beverley | 10f GF | 4Hc | 8-13 | 2/8 | Ludo's Landing (½L) | 9/2 | 72 | 78 |
| 14 Aug 24 | Bev Beverley | 10f GF | 5Hc | 9-9 | 1/8 | Risen Again (¾L) | 9/4F | 69 | 75 |
| 25 Jul 24 | Don Doncaster | 10f GF | 53yHc | 9-4 | 7/9 | Prometeo (10L) | 4/1 | 70 | 61 |
Verdict
Preference is for QITAAL, who was as good as ever when a close third on his Doncaster reappearance. Calumet is feared most.
Qitaal
Betting Forecast:
11/4 Calumet,
4/1 Qitaal,
11/2 Ocean Of Dreams,
6/1 Siempre Arturo,
8/1 Forceful Speed,
Marhaba The Champ,
10/1 King's Code,
12/1 Lightening Company,
16/1 Glistening Nights
Relevant Tips
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