Pontefract
Tomorrow, April 30, 2025FlatClass 61m
Verdict
Verdict
ANIFICAS BEAUTY has been cut plenty of slack by the handicapper and posted much her best effort for this yard when runner-up at Southwell last time. She gets the nod. Mickey Mongoose and Penny Ghent can also make their presence felt.
Anificas Beauty
Mickey Mongoose
Penny Ghent
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Good EyeJ: T. Kiely-MarshallT: Bill TurnerF: 389- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 55
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
Verdict150/1, ninth of 13 in maiden at Kempton (7f) 15 days ago. Improvement required on handicap debut.
2. Spring FestivalJ: David NolanT: David O'MearaF: 096864-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 53
- Days Since Last Run:
- 225
VerdictRespectable fourth of 8 in handicap (17/2) at Newcastle (12.4f). Off 7 months. Significantly back down in trip. Not out of things.
3. Odd Socks HavanaJ: David AllanT: Seb SpencerF: 8-4626627- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 51
- Days Since Last Run:
- 8
VerdictFourteen runs since last win in 2024. 25/1, respectable seventh of 13 in handicap at Thirsk (7f, good) 8 days ago. Others preferred.- 4. Mickey MongooseJ: Cam HardieT: Olly WilliamsF: 9-0514347
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 51
- Days Since Last Run:
- 22
VerdictResumed winning ways at Southwell in February and arrives on back of creditable seventh of 13 in handicap (11/2) at same course (8.1f) 22 days ago, going off too hard. Respected. - 5. Penny GhentJ: Andrea PinnaT: Simon WhitakerF: 56390426-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 48
- Days Since Last Run:
- 158
VerdictBelow par latest but had posted good second at Redcar (8f) previously and remains feasibly treated. Warrants respect. 
6. First EncounterJ: P. J. McDonaldT: John GallagherF: 4125815-7- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-1
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 47
- Days Since Last Run:
- 18
VerdictSeventh of 11 in handicap at Nottingham (8.3f, good, 16/1) 18 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
7. LikeashadowJ: Sam JamesT: Alan BrownF: 3000-909P- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 46
- Days Since Last Run:
- 6
VerdictTwenty one runs since last win in 2023. 22/1, pulled up in handicap at Beverley (8.4f, good to firm) 6 days ago, slowly away. Makes limited appeal.
8. Tiberio ForceJ: Ben SandersonT: Simon WhitakerF: 49663400-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 46
- Days Since Last Run:
- 188
VerdictOne win from 28 Flat runs. Twenty three runs since last win in 2022. 22/1, last of 11 in handicap at Nottingham (10.2f, heavy). Off 6 months. Down in trip. Needs a couple of these to falter.
9. Top Gun TinaJ: Joe FanningT: David ThompsonF: 60-494836- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 45
- Days Since Last Run:
- 54
VerdictRemains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. 7/1, sixth of 8 in minor event at Newcastle (8f) 54 days ago. Others more appealing.- 10. Anificas BeautyJ: Jason HartT: Peter WinksF: 074468-82
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 8-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 45
- Days Since Last Run:
- 10
VerdictStepped up on reappearance effort when close second of 11 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f, 33/1) 10 days ago. Drops down further in trip here but looks a likely player. 
11. Curious Mrs FoxJ: Laura CoughlanT: David ThompsonF: 36509-898- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 45
- Days Since Last Run:
- 3
VerdictLast of 8 in handicap at Wetherby (7f, good to firm, 33/1) 3 days ago. Work to do.- Unnamed Favourite
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