Pontefract
Thursday, September 18, 2025FlatClass 61m2f
Verdict
Verdict
FREE PIC has been knocking on the door since stepping up in trip and might prove the answer to the first division of this Class 6 handicap. If Salaria can get back to the form she showed over this trip in the spring she could pose a threat for new trainer Charlie Clover, while Bretton Wood ran poorly on AW last time but did make a positive start for Jack Channon when fourth on turf prior to that.
Free Pic
Salaria
Bretton Wood
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. ContrastJ: Joanna MasonT: Michael & David EasterbyF: 21652-960- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 11
- Weight:
- 9-12
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 60
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictRipon winner last season but this veteran has yet to fire in 2025. Down in grade here but best watched in refitted blinkers unless the betting suggests otherwise.- 2. Bretton WoodJ: Clifford LeeT: Jack ChannonF: 059-35848
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 59
- Days Since Last Run:
- 23
VerdictMaiden who shaped better than the result when fourth on 1m stable debut at Ffos Las but down the field on AW 13 days ago. Up in trip. Still early days for this yard and could bounce back. 
3. Kings CollegeJ: Elizabeth GaleT: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie InsoleF: 6-75- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 59
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
VerdictThrice-raced maiden. Last of 5 in novice (33/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 16 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Worth a look in the betting.- 4. SalariaJ: Cieren FallonT: Charlie CloverF: 655-25233
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 59
- Days Since Last Run:
- 117
VerdictPlaced 4 times in handicaps at up to 1½m for Ollie Pears, including going close over this trip at Redcar off 1 lb higher in April. Starts out for a new yard after 4 months off. Interesting runner. 
5. MrblueskyJ: Oisin James OrrT: Richard FaheyF: 9-4177355- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 58
- Days Since Last Run:
- 23
VerdictWinner over 7f on AW in February but hasn't reproduced that form since. 14/1, fifth of 8 in handicap at Ripon (1m, good to firm) 23 days ago. Up in trip.
6. MctedJ: Alice BondT: Michael KeadyF: 9-8764827- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 51
- Days Since Last Run:
- 17
VerdictC&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2024. 7/1, last of 7 in handicap at Brighton (1¼m, good) 17 days ago.
7. Shabu ShabuJ: Jonny PeateT: James FergusonF: 57242170- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 56
- Days Since Last Run:
- 22
VerdictWinner at Yarmouth (11.5f) in August but 2 lesser runs have followed. Needs a change of headgear (first-time blinkers for cheekpieces) to help spark a revival.
8. RayshamJ: Zak WheatleyT: Declan CarrollF: 069-77- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 55
- Days Since Last Run:
- 93
VerdictLightly-raced maiden. 40/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at Southwell (1¼m) in June. Tongue tied first time back from 3 months off.- 9. Free PicJ: Barry McHughT: Joel Parkinson & Sue SmithF: 7607023
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 48
- Days Since Last Run:
- 57
VerdictBetter efforts last twice, second in 1m Thirsk classified event third of 10 in handicap at Leicester (1¼m, good). Enters calculations. 
10. HeartenedJ: Cam HardieT: Ollie PearsF: 6-8573743- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 48
- Days Since Last Run:
- 24
VerdictMaiden. One of better efforts when third of 10 in classified event at Ripon (1¼m, good to firm) 24 days ago.- Unnamed Favourite
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