16:35 Pontefract

Tuesday 6 April 2021

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Racing Again On Monday 19th April Handicap

Off time: 16:35 | Winning time: 1m 44.11s

(8)

Copper And Five²⁰⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 9-8| J: J P Sullivan| T: Mrs R Carr| OR: 71

15/2

Lightly raced for age and was shaping well for this stable last season. Fitness isn't assured, but he's capable of making an impression if things drop right.

Form: 4/233-

(9)

Ventura Rascal²⁴⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: T Eaves| T: K A Ryan| OR: 70

10/1

On the up and followed Catterick win with stylish victory in handicap at Beverley (7.4f) 8 months ago. Hat-trick isn't beyond him if sufficiently tuned up.

Form: 453211-

(11)

Tukhoom⁷³

Age: 8| Weight: 9-7| J: D Nolan| T: D O'Meara| OR: 70| CD

16/1

Fairly useful winner on turf last season, not at his best when last seen in January, only fifth at Newcastle 73 days ago. Back up in trip from a very handy mark though, so warrants plenty of respect.

Form: 6959-35

(12)

Arranmore¹¹¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: R P Downey| T: K Frost| OR: 69

18/1

Not at best upon joining this stable last term but mark is becoming increasingly appealing and he wasn't discredited when third at Lingfield 111 days ago. Hard to discount.

Form: 905863-

(14)

Twin Appeal⁹⁹

Age: 10| Weight: 9-5| J: Gemma Tutty⁽³⁾| T: K Tutty| OR: 68

40/1

On a long losing run and, although not disgraced at Newcastle 3 months ago, it's hard to see him making a serious impact from a wide draw.

Form: 464074-

(13)

Delgrey Boy²²⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: D Fentiman| T: T D Easterby| OR: 67

40/1

Unexposed type who was doing his best work at the finish when eighth at Wolverhampton on handicap debut 7 months ago. Drop in trip/wide draw will likely act against him on return.

Form: 0948-

(7)

Ralphy Boy Two¹⁸⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: K Stott| T: A C Whillans| OR: 67WS

11/1

Out of sorts when last seen and liable to need this seasonal debut after a wind op. Others preferred.

Form: 732508-

(10)

Star Of St James²⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: P Hanagan| T: R A Fahey| OR: 65| BF| D

7/1

Successful three times through the AW season and, although below form at Southwell last time, he's well worthy of consideration from this lower turf mark.

Form: 43-1145

(3)

Little Ted¹⁶⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: D Allan| T: T D Easterby| OR: 65| D

11/2

Consistent sort who has been dropped a couple of pounds since last seen at Nottingham in October. Likely to strip fitter for this return.

Form: 224834-

(5)

Clay Regazzoni⁷⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: Callum Rodriguez| T: K Dalgleish| OR: 65

9/1

Potentially thrown in on old form so, while it's hard to know if he can bounce back after a break, he's worth a market check.

Form: 75693-6

(4)

Dragons Will Rise³⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 8-13| J: R Havlin| T: Micky Hammond| OR: 62| D

15/2

Highly progressive on the AW, pulling out another improved showing when landing a handicap at Wolverhampton 36 days ago. Yet to prove he's as effective on turf, though.

Form: 17113-1

(1)

Rocket Dancer¹⁷⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 8-13| J: Nathan Evans| T: M & D Easterby| OR: 62| D

9/1

Comfortable winner at Newcastle last September and followed it with a respectable showing at Wolverhampton. Well drawn if tuned up for this return.

Form: 490616-

(6)

Rhyme Scheme³⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 8-13| J: Erika Parkinson⁽⁷⁾| T: M Appleby| OR: 62

16/1

Not long with current stable and took a step back in the right direction when fifth at Lingfield a month ago, so not a forlorn hope back on turf from a reasonable draw.

Form: 4565-05

(2)

Top Attraction¹⁶⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 8-10| J: Phil Dennis| T: C W Fairhurst| OR: 59| D

9/1

Scored at Newcastle on penultimate outing last term but not at best next time and returns from 168 days off needing improvement.

Form: 636510-

Forecasts

Little Ted (11/2), Star Of St James (7/1), Dragons Will Rise (15/2), Copper And Five (15/2), Rocket Dancer (9/1), Top Attraction (9/1), Clay Regazzoni (9/1), Ventura Rascal (10/1), Ralphy Boy Two (11/1), Rhyme Scheme (16/1), Tukhoom (16/1), Arranmore (18/1), Twin Appeal (40/1), Delgrey Boy (40/1)

A tricky, wide-open handicap in which the percentage call is to go with VENTURA RASCAL, who arrives on a hat-trick and strikes as the sort to make an even better 4-y-o. Tukhoom is one to note back from a break and the unexposed Copper And Five also warrants a mention.