Pontefract And District Golf Club Ltd Handicap

Off time: 15:36 | Winning time: 2m 13.36s

(1)

Kentuckyconnection²⁹

Age: 8| Weight: 9-12| J: Harrison Shaw| T: B Smart| OR: 78

18/1

Goes well at Newcastle and posted a respectable sixth at Newcastle last time. He's on an average mark, though and this turning track isn't quite as suitable.

Form: 13-1436

(4)

Where's Jeff¹⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 9-11| J: Joanna Mason⁽³⁾| T: M & D Easterby| OR: 77| BF| D

10/3

In good order this year, scoring twice and finding a bit more despite being second at Hamilton 10 days ago. Every chance he puts up another solid showing.

Form: 431712

(6)

Regal Mirage^p¹⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 9-9| J: D Allan| T: T D Easterby| OR: 75| CD

7/2

Back to winning ways at Beverley (9.9f) in April and acquitted himself well in defeat since. Likely contender.

Form: 223343

(5)

Cote d'Azur¹⁶

Age: 8| Weight: 9-7| J: Tom Marquand| T: J L Eyre| OR: 73| D

13/2

Deservedly ended a losing run when striking at Haydock in June and has posted creditable efforts on both subsequent outings. Others look better treated, but he's likely to be thereabouts again.

Form: 922143

(2)

Happy⁷²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: W Buick| T: C & M Johnston| OR: 82

15/8

Generally progressive son of Galileo who was an excellent second in 1m2f Beverley handicap on his return, then raced too freely over 11.8f at York 72 days ago. Big claims back in trip.

Form: 833-27

(3)

Billy Roberts⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 8-12| J: Phil Dennis| T: S Whitaker| OR: 64| C| D

8/1

Has generally held his form this term, not seen to best effect when only sixth at Haydock 8 days ago, but he's more likely to be competitive in a slightly lower grade of handicap.

Form: 08-3226

Forecasts

Happy (15/8), Where's Jeff (10/3), Regal Mirage (7/2), Cote d'Azur (13/2), Billy Roberts (8/1), Kentuckyconnection (18/1)

HAPPY improved his form when second at Beverley on reappearance and, while a bit underwhelming (raced too freely) at York next time, he's fancied to get his head in front now dropped in trip and grade taking on his elders for the first time. Where's Jeff and Regal Mirage both arrive in good order, but they're much more exposed than the selection.