18:45 Pontefract

Friday 19 July 2024

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Sky Bet Supporting Matt Hampson Foundation Handicap

Off time: 19:10 | Winning time: 1m 45.76s

(9)

Makalu⁴^{(ex 5)}

Age: 5| Weight: 10-2| J: J P Sullivan| T: Mrs R Carr| OR: 57| D

7/1

Boasts an excellent strike rate this term, winning 4 of his 7 starts, latest when taking 7-runner handicap at Ayr (7.2f, good to firm, 5/4) 4 days ago, comfortably. 5 lb penalty to carry now but not taken lightly. .

Form: 518121

(4)

Jewel Maker²¹

Age: 9| Weight: 9-12| J: D Allan| T: T D Easterby| OR: 58| D

10/1

Respectable sixth of 11 in handicap (11/1) at Newcastle (10.2f) 21 days ago. Down in trip. Each-way claims.

Form: 16-5366

(7)

Masterpainter^b²⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-11| J: Connor Beasley| T: M Dods| OR: 57| BF| D

28/1

Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Seventh of 8 in handicap at Thirsk (8f, good to firm, 10/3) 25 days ago, having hopeless task from position. Needs a couple of these to falter.

Form: 352707

(8)

Mhajim^h⁵⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 9-10| J: Joey Haynes| T: C Banham| OR: 56

9/2

Creditable sixth of 11 in handicap (40/1) at this C&D (good to soft) 56 days ago, never nearer. Others more appealing.

Form: 0090-96

(6)

Tees George¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-10| J: P Mathers| T: Adrian Nicholls| OR: 56| BF

15/2

Consistent performer who posted another creditable effort when second of 8 in handicap at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm, 15/8) 14 days ago. 2 lb higher now but likely to be in the mix again.

Form: 454322

(2)

Coloane^h¹⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: Jason Hart| T: R Fell & S Murray| OR: 53| CD

7/2

Belatedly off the mark when taking 13-runner handicap over C&D (good, 7/1) 18 days ago, suited by strong pace. 6 lb higher now but another bold bid is anticipated.

Form: 45-7561

(5)

Handel¹¹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-7| J: William Carson| T: C Banham| OR: 53| D

50/1

One win from 35 Flat runs. Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. Eighth of 11 in handicap (14/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 11 days ago, ridden too aggressively. Others preferred.

Form: 638668

(3)

This Years Love¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: Joanna Mason| T: M & D Easterby| OR: 60| D

3/1

Off the mark at Beverley (7.4f) last month and improved on that form when taking 13-runner handicap (2/1) at same course (8.4f, good to firm) a fortnight ago. 2 lb rise fair and is one for shortlist.

Form: 787-711

(1)

Premiership^b¹⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-0| J: Darragh Keenan| T: M Wigham| OR: 45| CD

10/1

C&D winner. 8/1 and blinkered for 1st time, 4 lengths third of 13 to Coloane in handicap at this C&D (good) 18 days ago, suited by way race developed. Work to do. 1 lb out of the weights.

Form: 070003

Non-Runners

(10)

First Dynasty⁹

Weight: 9-12| Age: 5

T: S England J: O J Orr

(11)

Lope De Rueda¹²

Weight: 9-4| Age: 4

T: R Menzies J: D Nolan

Forecasts

This Years Love (3/1), Coloane (7/2), Mhajim (9/2), Makalu (7/1), Tees George (15/2), Jewel Maker (10/1), Premiership (10/1), First Dynasty (12/1), Lope De Rueda (16/1), Masterpainter (28/1), Handel (50/1)

COLOANE was only having her fourth start for her new yard when scoring here earlier this month and remains nicely treated on old form. She is fancied to follow up. This Years Love and Makalu head the list of dangers.