Pontefract Race 4 - Always Trying Racing Syndicate Handicap (Div 1)
The progressive FREE PIC (9) placed past two starts including a good 2.25L third in this handicap grade over the distance at Leicester during July. Big chance. SHABU SHABU (7) found success by 1.5L among this company attempting 2200m at Yarmouth three outings back. Shortlist on best efforts. BRETTON WOOD (2) showed ability two runs ago recording a close fourth in a 1600m handicap at Ffos Las. Holds claims. MC'TED (6) is proven tackling the trip after a smart second in a 2000m Brighton handicap two outings ago. Warrants a market check.

Jockey: Joanna Mason
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 12th of 14 at Haydock Park on September 4 over 2300m, 9 len behind Ribble River carrying 68.5kg at $81. The start before that ran last in a small field at Sandown Park on August 7 over 2010m, 13 len behind Warning Sign carrying 64kg at $41. Likely to struggle again.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12/14 | 04/09/2025 | 28 | HCP APP 4U | $15,100.00 | Haydock Park | 2313m | Good | Serena Brotherton | 68.5kg | 2:35.39 | 10-13-12 | 7 |
| 9.3L | $81.00 |
6/6 | 07/08/2025 | 33 | HCP APP 3U | $21,220.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 2001m | Good | Serena Brotherton | 64kg | 2:11.24 | 5-6-6 | 4 |
| 13.5L | $41.00 |
9/15 | 05/07/2025 | 248 | HCP 4U | $18,450.00 | Carlisle | 1810m | Soft | Serena Brotherton | 63.5kg | 2:08.65 | 13-13-9 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $41.00 |
2/10 | 30/10/2024 | 30 | APP HCP 3U | $11,540.00 | Nottingham | 2011m | Soft | Serena Brotherton | 71kg | 2:19.49 | 7-6-2 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $13.00 |
5/11 | 30/09/2024 | 114 | HCP NSY 3U | $13,840.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1671m | Good Soft | Lewis Chalkley | 63.5kg | 1:51.36 | 9-8-5 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $51.00 |
6/7 | 08/06/2024 | 29 | HCP 4U | $19,330.00 | Beverley | 2011m | Good Firm | Joanna Mason | 57.5kg | 2:06.11 | 7-7-6 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $6.50 |
1/12 | 10/05/2024 | 20 | HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Ripon | 2011m | Good | Joanna Mason | 59.5kg | 2:07.52 | 8-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $12.00 |
2/12 | 20/04/2024 | 196 | HCP 4U | $11,800.00 | Nottingham | 1709m | Soft | Joanna Mason | 62kg | 1:49.01 | 8-12-2 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $23.00 |
11/14 | 07/10/2023 | 17 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Redcar | 2011m | Good | Joanna Mason | 61kg | 2:07.78 | - | 13 |
| 9.8L | $10.00 |
2/10 | 20/09/2023 | 42 | HCP 3U | $15,700.00 | Beverley | 2011m | Heavy | Joanna Mason | 60.5kg | 2:15.07 | - | 8 |
| 0.3L | $10.00 |
2/8 | 09/08/2023 | 8 | APP HCP 3U | $12,430.00 | Pontefract | 2011m | Good | William Easterby | 72.5kg | 2:16.57 | - | 9 |
| 1.3L | $17.00 |

Jockey: C Lee
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last of 9 at Lingfield All Weather on August 26 over 1600m, 8 len behind Pretty Spirited carrying 61kg at $3.50. The run before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at Ffos Las on August 13 over 1600m, 2 len behind Mamma Maria with 58kg at $6. Certainly worth another chance.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/9 | 26/08/2025 | 13 | HCP 3 | $14,160.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | Charles Bishop | 61kg | 1:38.57 | 6-8-8 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $3.50 |
4/7 | 13/08/2025 | 44 | HCP FLAT 3U | $14,520.00 | Ffos Las | 1609m | Good | Rob Hornby | 58kg | 1:41.16 | 6-7-4 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $6.00 |
8/9 | 30/06/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $15,500.00 | Windsor | 1218m | Good Firm | Sean Levey | 60.5kg | 1:11.01 | 4-5-8 | 4 |
| 12.3L | $23.00 |
5/7 | 16/06/2025 | 13 | HCP 3 | $15,500.00 | Windsor | 1024m | Good Firm | Oisin Murphy | 61kg | 1:00.08 | 3-6-5 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $3.75 |
3/8 | 03/06/2025 | 289 | HCP 3 | $14,020.00 | Lingfield | 1002m | Good | David Egan | 59.5kg | 0:57.81 | 2-2-3 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $12.00 |
9/11 | 18/08/2024 | 27 | NSY HCP 2 | $12,890.00 | Southwell | 1207m | NS | Darragh Keenan | 61.5kg | 1:14.58 | 4-7-9 | 8 |
| 11.3L | $26.00 |
5/10 | 22/07/2024 | 33 | APP NSY HCP 2 | $15,250.00 | Windsor | 1207m | Good Firm | Silvestre De Sousa | 60.5kg | 1:11.05 | 6-6-5 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $10.00 |
27/27 | 19/06/2024 | 23 | LR OPEN 2 | $199,640.00 | Ascot Uk | 1005m | Good Firm | Silvestre De Sousa | 59.5kg | 0:59.32 | - | 24 |
| 24.5L | $101.00 |
5/9 | 27/05/2024 | 18 | WFA NOV 2 | $18,080.00 | Yarmouth | 1411m | Good Soft | Silvestre De Sousa | 60.5kg | 1:28.57 | 1-1-5 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $6.00 |
5/9 | 09/05/2024 | 23 | MDN 2 | $71,770.00 | Chester | 1207m | Good | Callum Shepherd | 60.5kg | 1:15.45 | 3-4-5 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $9.50 |
5/6 | 16/04/2024 | - | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1005m | Good | Neil Callan | 60.5kg | 1:00.20 | 4-4-5 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Elizabeth Gale
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 10 at Kempton Park All Weather on August 6 over 1600m, 12 len behind Raammee carrying 56.5kg at $15. Second-up ran last in a small field at Wolverhampton on September 2 over 1700m, 11 len behind Almekarem carrying 56.5kg at $34. Has the task ahead.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/5 | 02/09/2025 | 27 | NOV 3U | $13,070.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Elizabeth Gale | 56.5kg | 1:50.07 | 2-4-5 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $34.00 |
7/10 | 06/08/2025 | 425 | NOV 3U | $19,960.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Elizabeth Gale | 56.5kg | 1:43.13 | 4-4-7 | 4 |
| 12.3L | $15.00 |
6/7 | 07/06/2024 | - | WFA NOV 2 | $18,450.00 | Haydock Park | 1401m | Good Firm | Tom Marquand | 60.5kg | 1:26.37 | 7-6-6 | 9 |
| 14.0L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Cieren Fallon
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Filly back from a spell of four months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign second last in a small field at Catterick May 24 over 2400m, 13 len behind Grizzieblanca carrying 59.5kg at $4.50. When resuming last campaign second of 9 at Newcastle All Weather January 31 over 2000m, 0.8 len behind Return With Gold with 59.5kg at $21. Expected to run well.
Last Starts 117 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/4 | 24/05/2025 | 30 | HCP 3 | $13,840.00 | Catterick Bridge | 2426m | Good | Harry Russell | 59.5kg | 2:39.61 | 4-4-3 | 3 |
| 13.3L | $4.50 |
3/9 | 24/04/2025 | 17 | HCP 3 | $13,890.00 | Beverley | 2011m | Good | Harry Russell | 60.5kg | 2:06.88 | 5-3-3 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $5.00 |
2/9 | 07/04/2025 | 18 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Redcar | 2011m | Good | Harry Russell | 61kg | 2:08.18 | 7-3-2 | 11 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |
5/8 | 20/03/2025 | 48 | HCP 3 | $11,070.00 | Newcastle | 1614m | NS | Harry Russell | 60kg | 1:40.64 | 6-6-5 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $8.00 |
2/9 | 31/01/2025 | 71 | HCP 3 | $11,950.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Harry Russell | 59.5kg | 2:12.66 | 5-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $21.00 |
5/9 | 21/11/2024 | 47 | NOV 2 | $11,430.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Harry Russell | 58kg | 1:41.66 | 9-6-5 | 6 |
| 14.5L | $201.00 |
5/11 | 05/10/2024 | 14 | MDN 2 | $11,430.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Harry Russell | 58kg | 1:29.63 | 5-5-5 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $23.00 |
6/10 | 21/09/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $11,430.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Harry Russell | 58kg | 1:29.89 | 9-9-6 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $41.00 |

Jockey: O J Orr
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 8 at Ripon on August 26 over 1600m, 3 len behind Thats My Boy Luke carrying 57.5kg at $15. The start before that 5th of 10 at Beverley on August 14 over 1700m, 4 len behind Sunny Orange carrying 60.5kg at $12. Going well. Among the chances.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/8 | 26/08/2025 | 12 | HCP 3U | $16,330.00 | Ripon | 1609m | Good Firm | Oisin Orr | 57.5kg | 1:39.88 | 2-4-5 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $15.00 |
5/10 | 14/08/2025 | 12 | HCP 3U | $14,110.00 | Beverley | 1700m | Good Firm | Oisin Orr | 60.5kg | 1:46.00 | 2-5-5 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $12.00 |
3/5 | 02/08/2025 | 10 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1709m | Good | Barry McHugh | 57kg | 1:46.52 | 4-3-3 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $3.50 |
7/9 | 23/07/2025 | 12 | HCP 3 | $14,520.00 | Doncaster | 1609m | Good Soft | Ethan Tindall | 56.5kg | 1:40.58 | 3-2-7 | 10 |
| 4.8L | $23.00 |
7/14 | 11/07/2025 | 147 | HCP 3U | $27,680.00 | Chester | 1409m | Good | Ethan Tindall | 57kg | 1:27.48 | 7-6-7 | 13 |
| 5.2L | $23.00 |
1/8 | 14/02/2025 | 28 | HCP 3 | $11,620.00 | Newcastle | 1421m | Neutral | Oisin Orr | 61kg | 1:28.87 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $2.75 |
4/10 | 17/01/2025 | 18 | HCP 3 | $13,100.00 | Southwell | 1621m | Neutral | Billy Garritty | 56kg | 1:41.82 | 5-6-4 | 1 |
| 2.7L | $8.50 |
9/12 | 30/12/2024 | 10 | HCP NSY 2 | $13,100.00 | Wolverhampton | 1739m | Neutral | Oisin McSweeney | 58.5kg | 1:51.85 | 7-8-9 | 10 |
| 4.8L | $10.00 |
2/12 | 20/12/2024 | 17 | HCP NSY 2 | $10,340.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | David Nolan | 60kg | 1:43.64 | 4-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
3/7 | 03/12/2024 | 17 | HCP NSY 2 | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Cam Hardie | 53.5kg | 1:29.32 | 6-7-3 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $15.00 |
11/12 | 16/11/2024 | 126 | HCP NSY 2 | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Ethan Tindall | 51.5kg | 1:15.51 | 8-10-11 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Jonny Peate
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last of 11 at Kempton Park All Weather on August 27 over 2400m, 7 len behind Appleblossomwhite with 58kg at $26. The race before that faded in the straight 7th of 11 at Hamilton Park on August 12 over 2400m, 6 len behind Twoforthegutter with 61kg at $2.80. Nicely placed and is all set to make amends.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/11 | 27/08/2025 | 15 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Kempton Park | 2414m | NS | Daniel Muscutt | 58kg | 2:34.80 | 5-5-11 | 11 |
| 7.5L | $26.00 |
7/11 | 12/08/2025 | 9 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 2414m | Good | Saffie Osborne | 61kg | 2:35.61 | 1-1-7 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $2.75 |
1/4 | 03/08/2025 | 22 | HCP 3 | $12,660.00 | Yarmouth | 2313m | Good | Saffie Osborne | 61kg | 2:29.88 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.10 |
2/5 | 12/07/2025 | 20 | HCP 3 | $13,610.00 | Salisbury | 2414m | Good Firm | Hector Crouch | 57.5kg | 2:39.69 | 4-4-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.25 |
4/9 | 22/06/2025 | 19 | HCP 3 | $10,340.00 | Ffos Las | 2011m | Good Soft | David Egan | 60kg | 2:16.77 | 2-1-4 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $1.83 |
2/13 | 03/06/2025 | 69 | HCP APP 3 | $11,070.00 | Leicester | 2011m | Good | Fred Daly | 61kg | 2:08.28 | 5-1-2 | 12 |
| 1.3L | $3.00 |
7/12 | 26/03/2025 | 21 | NOV 3 | $16,160.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Daniel Muscutt | 59kg | 1:24.52 | 7-6-7 | 2 |
| 23.8L | $126.00 |
5/9 | 05/03/2025 | 172 | MDN 35 | $13,470.00 | Lingfield | 1610m | Neutral | Daniel Muscutt | 56kg | 1:40.90 | 8-9-5 | 5 |
| 14.3L | $17.00 |
9/9 | 14/09/2024 | - | NOV 2 | $11,430.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Neutral | Daniel Muscutt | 60.5kg | 1:25.25 | 8-7-9 | 5 |
| 15.0L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Zak Wheatley
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign seventh of 9 at Southwell All Weather June 17 over 2400m, 27 len behind Frostmagic carrying 59kg at $41. Previously first up; second last of 8 at Haydock Park May 23 over 2040m, 19 len behind Antelope with 58.5kg at $9. Faces a tough essay.
Last Starts 93 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/9 | 17/06/2025 | 25 | HCP 3 | $11,440.00 | Southwell | 2428m | Neutral | Zak Wheatley | 59kg | 2:39.03 | 8-9-7 | 11 |
| 27.3L | $41.00 |
7/8 | 23/05/2025 | 280 | HCP 3 | $15,680.00 | Haydock Park | 2049m | Good Firm | Zak Wheatley | 58.5kg | 2:11.80 | 8-7-7 | 1 |
| 19.3L | $9.00 |
9/10 | 16/08/2024 | 61 | APP NOV 2 | $16,340.00 | Thirsk | 1408m | Good | Zak Wheatley | 59kg | 1:26.51 | 9-9-9 | 7 |
| 16.3L | $126.00 |
6/9 | 16/06/2024 | 23 | MDN 2 | $12,340.00 | Doncaster | 1408m | Good Soft | David Nolan | 60.5kg | 1:29.90 | 5-9-6 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $67.00 |
15/16 | 24/05/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $55,350.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | Good | Zak Wheatley | 60.5kg | 1:18.08 | 13-13-15 | 12 |
| 29.3L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Barry Mchugh
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 57-day let-up. At the latest run raced on the pace when 3rd of 10 at Leicester on July 23 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Orchestral Wave carrying 60.5kg at $4.50. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Thirsk on July 15 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind The Kamikaze King with 61kg at $19. Looks all set to run well again.
Last Starts 57 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/10 | 23/07/2025 | 8 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Leicester | 2011m | Good | Paul Mulrennan | 60.5kg | 2:08.37 | 3-2-3 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $4.50 |
2/12 | 15/07/2025 | 18 | OPEN 3U | $12,700.00 | Thirsk | 1609m | Good | Andrew Mullen | 61kg | 1:41.12 | 4-3-2 | 12 |
| 0.5L | $19.00 |
10/13 | 27/06/2025 | 15 | HCP 4U | $14,760.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Cam Hardie | 57.5kg | 1:13.67 | 3-9-10 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $67.00 |
7/8 | 12/06/2025 | 12 | HCP 4U | $11,800.00 | Nottingham | 1005m | Good | Paul Mulrennan | 58.5kg | 0:58.90 | 5-8-7 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $41.00 |
10/10 | 31/05/2025 | 52 | OPEN MDN F 3U | $27,230.00 | Chester | 1408m | Good | Aiden Brookes | 61.5kg | 1:29.16 | 3-8-10 | 10 |
| 12.0L | $151.00 |
6/10 | 09/04/2025 | 21 | NOV 3U | $14,760.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1413m | Good | Dougie Costello | 62kg | 1:26.76 | 3-5-6 | 4 |
| 11.0L | $201.00 |
7/9 | 19/03/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $14,540.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Paul Mulrennan | 62kg | 1:26.23 | 3-5-7 | 8 |
| 12.5L | $126.00 |