Pontefract
Today, June 9, 2025FlatClass 62m1fGood
Verdict
Verdict
QUEEN OF STEEL continued the excellent work for Fergal O'Brien when a commanding winner at Nottingham a month ago and while the assessor has reacted with a 10 lb rise, a cross-code 4-timer may well still be on the cards. Captain Potter and Bodygroove look the pick of the opposition.
Queen Of Steel
Captain Potter
Bodygroove
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 4. Queen Of SteelJ: Gina ManganT: Fergal O'BrienF: 586/4294-1
- Price History:
- 1.80
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 55
- Days Since Last Run:
- 31
VerdictOn the up for new yard, winning a brace of hurdles this spring and a career best when winning 7-runner handicap at Nottingham (16f, good) back on the level 31 days ago, responding well for clear-cut win. Can overcome 10 lb rise. - 2. Captain PotterJ: Ben RobinsonT: Brian EllisonF: 56314-424
- Price History:
- 7.50
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 58
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
VerdictOften looks hard work but stuck to his task when fourth of 7 in handicap at Catterick (15.9f, good) 16 days ago. Enters calculations with stamina assured. 
10. ForglenJ: Kieran O'NeillT: William StoneF: 860-44342- Price History:
- 8.50
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 46
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictBack on track when second of 12 in handicap (5/1) at Wolverhampton (16.6f) 21 days ago. Task is to replicate that on turf.
7. Quercus RoburJ: Cam HardieT: Adam NicolF: 66763515- Price History:
- 10.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 53
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
VerdictStuck to his task when winning 21.6f here in April. 8/1, fifth of 7 in handicap at Catterick (15.9f, good) 16 days ago. Found out in better race up 2 lb at Catterick.
9. Triple NickleJ: Aidan KeeleyT: Bernard LlewellynF: 5621336-4- Price History:
- 26.00
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 8-11
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 47
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictCreditable fourth of 12 in handicap (50/1) at Wolverhampton (16.6f) 21 days ago, never nearer.
3. Different DrumJ: Joanna MasonT: Louise AllanF: 7663123-5- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 57
- Days Since Last Run:
- 9
VerdictOpened account in a 2m handicap at Newcastle in September. Fifth of 7 in handicap at Southwell (14.1f) 9 days ago and is expected to build on that with his reappearance behind him. Up in trip.
11. YakhabarJ: C. HorganT: Liam BaileyF: 60432437- Price History:
- 17.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 8-9
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 45
- Days Since Last Run:
- 17
VerdictFifteen runs since last win in 2024. Seventh of 8 in handicap at this course (12f, good to firm, 25/1) 17 days ago. Significantly up in trip with blinkers replacing cheekpieces.- 1. BodygrooveJ: Aiden BrookesT: Micky HammondF: 515365/7-7
- Price History:
- 21.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 59
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
Verdict11/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at Carlisle (14.2f, good to firm) 21 days ago, merely closing up late. Looks worth a go at this trip. Hood left off. 
6. Destination UnkownJ: Harrison ShawT: Grant TuerF: 590- Price History:
- 26.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 55
- Days Since Last Run:
- 40
VerdictCouple of heavy defeats since debut, tenth of 11 in novice at Southwell (12.1f, 250/1) 40 days ago. Significantly up in trip for handicap debut.
8. Team EndeavourJ: Clifford LeeT: Barry MurtaghF: 1623422/8- Price History:
- 67.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 8-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 47
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
Verdict80/1, last of 8 in handicap at Carlisle (14.2f, good to firm) 21 days ago. Up in trip and has lots to prove at present.- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
5. Fabuleux Du ClosJ: Rhys ElliottT: Simon WestF: 690- Price History:
- 67.00
- Age:
- 10
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 55
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictDual winner over hurdles, thrice-raced maiden on Flat. 300/1, twelfth of 13 in novice at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 13 days ago. Tongue tie back on and this trip much more suitable on handicap debut in this sphere.