Pontefract
Tomorrow, April 14, 2025FlatClass 62m5f
Verdict
Verdict
Most of these have stamina to prove over this marathon Flat trip but REEL HER IN promises to stay and back-to-back wins at Musselburgh in October read pretty well in the context of this. Zephlyn and Tarbat Ness have race fitness on their side, which can go a long way at this stage of the season, so they rate the main dangers.
Reel Her In
Zephlyn
Tarbat Ness
2m5f Hcap
2m5f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 1. ZephlynJ: Jason HartT: Ewan WhillansF: 244475-21
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 60
- Days Since Last Run:
- 20
VerdictCareer best when winning 8-runner handicap (7/2) at Newcastle (16.2f) 20 days ago, well positioned. Significantly up in trip back on turf, which asks a different question but he's clearly fir and in form. - 2. Reel Her InJ: Paul MulrennanT: Ben HaslamF: 700/5112-4
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 59
- Days Since Last Run:
- 25
VerdictBack-to-back Musselburgh winner at up to 2m in October. 18/1, sixth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (19.8f, good to soft) 25 days ago. Interesting contender back on the level with this trip expected to be in range. - 3. Tarbat NessJ: Gina ManganT: John BerryF: 22366221-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 56
- Days Since Last Run:
- 26
VerdictDoesn't always find much for pressure but he did finally get it right at Catterick in October (15.9f). Been hurdling since, good second of 5 in handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (19.6f, good to soft) 26 days ago. Significantly up in trip back on the Flat with blinkers returned. 
5. Quercus RoburJ: Cam HardieT: Adam NicolF: 2/8-667635- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 51
- Days Since Last Run:
- 20
VerdictEleven runs since last win in 2023. 6¾ lengths fifth of 8 to Zephlyn in handicap (18/1) at Newcastle (16.2f) 20 days ago. Strong traveller who isn't really crying out for this stamina test but he does lurk on a dangerous mark if seeing it out.
4. Man Of RiddlesJ: Grace McEnteeT: Max YoungF: 4756-0563- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 55
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictGood third of 7 in handicap (33/1) at Wolverhampton (14f) 14 days ago, having run of race. Significantly up in trip (which isn't certain to suit) on what is a very rare turf outing.
6. BalkoticJ: Aiden BrookesT: Micky Hammond- Price History:
- 41.00
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 8-13
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 50
- Days Since Last Run:
- 11
VerdictHasn't raced on the Flat since 2022. Third of 5 in handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (27f, good to soft, 14/1) 11 days ago. Stamina won't be an issue but others still more persuasive.- Unnamed Favourite
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