Pontefract Race 4 - National Horseracing College Handicap
IT'S A LOVE THING (3) did not do much wrong past four starts. The Sam England trained gelding has won two of his last four (runner-up other two) and may return to winning ways after a solid effort at Wolverhampton (2500m). Narrow Yarmouth winner SHOW BIZ KID (2) finds the right level and could remain competitive off this revised mark. PRINCE ACHILLE (4) returned from a break with a good second over 2400m at Beverley and warrants respect back down in trip. Recent Newcastle second MOLINARI (1) cannot be left out of the equation.

Jockey: D Nolan
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after five months 2nd of 7 at Newcastle All Weather on April 10 over 2040m, 4 len behind Creatif carrying 58.5kg at $6. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at this track on September 19 over 2000m, 1.3 len behind Mc'ted carrying 63.5kg at $8.50. Fitter and is a leading contender.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/7 | 10/04/2025 | 153 | HCP 4U | $18,450.00 | Newcastle | 2049m | Neutral | David Nolan | 58.5kg | 2:10.34 | - | 7 |
| 4.0L | $6.00 |
1/10 | 08/11/2024 | 11 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | David Nolan | 59.5kg | 2:11.67 | - | 3 |
| 1.3L | $4.00 |
1/6 | 28/10/2024 | 9 | HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 2514m | NS | David Nolan | 58.5kg | 2:47.22 | - | 5 |
| 8.5L | $3.75 |
3/10 | 19/10/2024 | 30 | APP HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 2816m | Soft | Aiden Brookes | 62kg | 3:16.29 | - | 7 |
| 11.5L | $13.00 |
2/10 | 19/09/2024 | 21 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Pontefract | 2011m | Good Firm | Mark Winn | 63.5kg | 2:11.34 | - | 8 |
| 1.3L | $8.50 |
7/9 | 29/08/2024 | 96 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Carlisle | 1810m | Soft | David Nolan | 62.5kg | 2:02.56 | - | 8 |
| 17.3L | $13.00 |
8/9 | 25/05/2024 | 13 | HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Haydock Park | 2414m | Soft | Paul Mulrennan | 58.5kg | 2:39.40 | - | 2 |
| 17.5L | $12.00 |
4/10 | 12/05/2024 | 13 | HCP APP 4U | $36,900.00 | Newcastle | 2049m | Neutral | Mark Winn | 57kg | 2:10.69 | - | 2 |
| 3.2L | $19.00 |
7/14 | 29/04/2024 | 198 | HCP 4U | $17,510.00 | Ayr | 2011m | Good | David Nolan | 58kg | 2:10.39 | - | 12 |
| 7.5L | $15.00 |
9/13 | 14/10/2023 | 21 | HCP 3U | $36,300.00 | York | 2112m | Soft | David Nolan | 58.5kg | 2:15.15 | - | 2 |
| 13.3L | $29.00 |
5/9 | 23/09/2023 | 35 | HCP 3U | $15,700.00 | Catterick Bridge | 2414m | Soft | David Nolan | 65kg | 2:46.92 | - | 11 |
| 6.8L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Sean Kirrane
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run won by a neck at Great Yarmouth April 5 over 2000m defeating Beach Point with 61kg at $11. The race before that 3rd of 9 at Wolverhampton on February 24 over 1900m, 2 len behind Urban Road carrying 71kg at $23. Freshened up and will be hard to hold out.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 05/04/2025 | 40 | APP HCP 4U | $17,070.00 | Yarmouth | 2011m | Good | Sean Levey | 61kg | 2:05.32 | - | 8 |
| 0.3L | $11.00 |
3/9 | 24/02/2025 | 16 | APP HCP 4U | $13,640.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Fletcher Yarham | 71kg | 2:02.72 | - | 8 |
| 2.0L | $23.00 |
2/10 | 08/02/2025 | 41 | APP HCP 4U | $12,610.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Ross Birkett | 70kg | 1:50.44 | - | 10 |
| 0.5L | $34.00 |
9/10 | 29/12/2024 | 48 | HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Dylan Hogan | 59.5kg | 1:42.55 | - | 2 |
| 10.8L | $67.00 |
4/6 | 11/11/2024 | 23 | MDN 35 | $13,470.00 | Wolverhampton | 1905m | Neutral | Sean Levey | 60.5kg | 2:04.49 | - | 5 |
| 2.3L | $8.00 |
6/7 | 19/10/2024 | 136 | APP NOV 35 | $13,250.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Dylan Hogan | 60.5kg | 2:01.18 | - | 6 |
| 18.8L | $2.00 |
3/9 | 05/06/2024 | 33 | HCP 3 | $14,520.00 | Nottingham | 1709m | Good Firm | Alec Voikhansky | 60.5kg | 1:45.60 | - | 1 |
| 1.8L | $6.50 |
5/6 | 03/05/2024 | 10 | HCP 3 | $19,330.00 | Goodwood | 2011m | Heavy | Pat Dobbs | 61.5kg | 2:18.26 | - | 2 |
| 11.3L | $7.50 |
3/11 | 23/04/2024 | 182 | HCP 3 | $21,780.00 | Epsom Downs | 1709m | Good | Sean Levey | 59.5kg | 1:45.45 | - | 7 |
| 3.5L | $7.00 |
6/11 | 24/10/2023 | 39 | NOV 2 | $11,980.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Sean Levey | 59kg | 1:49.99 | - | 8 |
| 2.8L | $13.00 |
3/7 | 15/09/2023 | 10 | NOV 2 | $16,340.00 | Salisbury | 1609m | Good Firm | Pat Dobbs | 59.5kg | 1:43.26 | - | 1 |
| 3.0L | $5.50 |

Jockey: O J Orr
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Most recently 2nd of 13 at Musselburgh on April 13 over 2500m, 1.75 len behind Sportingsilvermine carrying 57.5kg at $15. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Wolverhampton on March 27 over 2400m, 0.5 len behind Media Mogul with 61.5kg at $2.60. Well placed. Winning hope.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/13 | 13/04/2025 | 17 | HCP 4U | $46,130.00 | Musselburgh | 2509m | Good | George Wood | 57.5kg | 2:44.44 | - | 1 |
| 1.8L | $15.00 |
2/6 | 27/03/2025 | 5 | HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | George Wood | 61.5kg | 2:44.19 | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $2.63 |
1/8 | 22/03/2025 | 16 | HCP 4U | $11,070.00 | Wolverhampton | 1905m | Neutral | George Wood | 61kg | 1:58.79 | - | 8 |
| 2.5L | $6.50 |
1/7 | 06/03/2025 | 20 | HCP 4U | $11,070.00 | Newcastle | 2049m | Neutral | Tom Eaves | 61kg | 2:18.26 | - | 3 |
| 1.8L | $3.50 |
3/12 | 14/02/2025 | 38 | HCP 4U | $11,070.00 | Newcastle | 2049m | Neutral | Laura Pearson | 60kg | 2:14.04 | - | 6 |
| 3.3L | $3.00 |
8/8 | 07/01/2025 | 19 | HCP 4U | $14,140.00 | Wolverhampton | 2816m | Neutral | Jonathan England | 61.5kg | 3:05.23 | - | 7 |
| 8.0L | $21.00 |
7/11 | 19/12/2024 | 16 | HCP 3U | $13,100.00 | Southwell | 2233m | Neutral | Jonathan England | 61kg | 2:24.00 | - | 2 |
| 9.8L | $34.00 |
9/11 | 03/12/2024 | 35 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Jonathan England | 62.5kg | 2:12.98 | - | 2 |
| 13.3L | $81.00 |
9/9 | 29/10/2024 | 32 | HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Joe Fanning | 61kg | 2:15.85 | - | 1 |
| 20.0L | $8.00 |
8/8 | 27/09/2024 | 18 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Laura Pearson | 62kg | 1:54.42 | - | 6 |
| 8.5L | $81.00 |
10/10 | 09/09/2024 | 164 | APP HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Liam Keniry | 61kg | 1:49.33 | - | 8 |
| 32.3L | $41.00 |

Jockey: J Garritty
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months 2nd of 7 at Beverley on April 16 over 2420m, 0.5 len behind Nibras Gold carrying 61kg at $12. Previously second-up won by 2.75 len at Newcastle All Weather March 8 2024 over 2040m defeating We Still Believe carrying 60.5kg at $7.50. Winning chance with lates run under the belt.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/7 | 16/04/2025 | 134 | HCP 4U | $15,960.00 | Beverley | 2435m | Good | Jack Garritty | 61kg | 2:46.83 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $12.00 |
6/11 | 03/12/2024 | 10 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Jack Garritty | 61.5kg | 2:12.98 | - | 7 |
| 4.3L | $7.00 |
1/11 | 23/11/2024 | 15 | HCP 3U | $10,340.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Jack Garritty | 62.5kg | 2:10.93 | - | 9 |
| 0.5L | $7.50 |
2/10 | 08/11/2024 | 10 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Jack Garritty | 58kg | 2:11.67 | - | 5 |
| 1.3L | $13.00 |
2/9 | 29/10/2024 | 30 | HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Callum Rodriguez | 59kg | 2:15.85 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
4/8 | 29/09/2024 | 44 | HCP 3U | $15,610.00 | Southwell | 2212m | Neutral | Jack Garritty | 65kg | 2:23.77 | - | 9 |
| 5.5L | $11.00 |
2/7 | 16/08/2024 | 49 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Thirsk | 2414m | Good | Jack Garritty | 65kg | 2:37.68 | - | 3 |
| 1.3L | $9.50 |
6/11 | 28/06/2024 | 47 | HCP 3U | $15,250.00 | Doncaster | 2011m | Good Firm | David Nolan | 64kg | 2:09.61 | - | 9 |
| 5.0L | $17.00 |
3/10 | 12/05/2024 | 50 | HCP APP 4U | $36,900.00 | Newcastle | 2049m | Neutral | Connor Beasley | 56kg | 2:13.52 | - | 5 |
| 3.0L | $11.00 |
1/10 | 23/03/2024 | 15 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Jack Garritty | 60kg | 2:14.05 | - | 9 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
1/8 | 08/03/2024 | 17 | HCP 4U | $15,130.00 | Newcastle | 2049m | Neutral | Jack Garritty | 60.5kg | 2:15.72 | - | 3 |
| 2.8L | $7.50 |

Jockey: D C Costello
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation fifth of 10 at Newcastle All Weather November 8 over 2000m, 9 len behind Molinari carrying 60kg at $34. Previously first up; sixth of 16 at Wetherby June 3 over 2000m, 11 len behind Loughville with 59.5kg at $34. Wait and see how he comes up.
Last Starts 182 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/10 | 08/11/2024 | 29 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Sean Kirrane | 60kg | 2:11.67 | - | 1 |
| 9.3L | $34.00 |
6/12 | 10/10/2024 | 15 | HCP APP 3U | $14,760.00 | Ayr | 2011m | Good | Tom Kiely-Marshall | 62kg | 2:12.06 | - | 1 |
| 9.3L | $6.50 |
5/10 | 25/09/2024 | 8 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Redcar | 2011m | Good | Sean Kirrane | 61kg | 2:07.17 | - | 2 |
| 3.0L | $6.00 |
4/8 | 17/09/2024 | 21 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Redcar | 2011m | Good Firm | Jason Hart | 58.5kg | 2:07.34 | - | 1 |
| 2.0L | $8.00 |
4/8 | 27/08/2024 | 10 | APP HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Ripon | 2011m | Good Firm | Kaiya Fraser | 61kg | 2:01.39 | - | 8 |
| 1.3L | $10.00 |
6/8 | 17/08/2024 | 7 | HCP 4U | $19,600.00 | Doncaster | 2011m | Good Firm | Mark Winn | 57.5kg | 2:12.14 | - | 8 |
| 6.3L | $11.00 |
4/11 | 10/08/2024 | 10 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Ayr | 2011m | Good Soft | Mark Winn | 63.5kg | 2:10.76 | - | 11 |
| 3.0L | $6.50 |
4/11 | 31/07/2024 | 16 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Redcar | 2011m | Good Firm | Andrew Breslin | 63.5kg | 2:04.83 | - | 4 |
| 3.0L | $9.50 |
3/11 | 15/07/2024 | 20 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Ayr | 2011m | Good | Mark Winn | 64kg | 2:07.78 | - | 4 |
| 3.8L | $17.00 |
8/8 | 25/06/2024 | 22 | HCP 4U | $19,650.00 | Beverley | 1999m | Good Firm | Benoit De La Sayette | 61.5kg | 2:03.03 | - | 4 |
| 14.5L | $23.00 |
6/16 | 03/06/2024 | 267 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Wetherby | 2011m | Good | Mark Winn | 59.5kg | 2:04.77 | - | 6 |
| 11.0L | $34.00 |

Jockey: D Allan
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months 6th of 10 at Redcar on April 7 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Capla Lazarus carrying 57.5kg at $19. Previously second-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at Ayr on May 22 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Pol Roger with 56kg at $11. Fitter and can do a lot better.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/10 | 07/04/2025 | 125 | HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Redcar | 2011m | Good | David Allan | 57.5kg | 2:06.94 | - | 10 |
| 5.5L | $19.00 |
8/11 | 03/12/2024 | 32 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Sean Kirrane | 62.5kg | 2:12.98 | - | 6 |
| 8.3L | $34.00 |
5/7 | 01/11/2024 | 29 | HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | David Allan | 59kg | 2:13.49 | - | 6 |
| 8.0L | $26.00 |
7/9 | 03/10/2024 | 8 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | David Allan | 62kg | 2:11.39 | - | 4 |
| 8.5L | $11.00 |
3/10 | 25/09/2024 | 8 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Redcar | 2011m | Good | David Allan | 61kg | 2:08.19 | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $13.00 |
5/8 | 17/09/2024 | 9 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Redcar | 2011m | Good Firm | David Allan | 59kg | 2:07.34 | - | 3 |
| 4.5L | $21.00 |
16/17 | 08/09/2024 | 21 | APP HCP 3U | $36,400.00 | York | 2112m | Good Soft | Thomas Easterby | 65.5kg | 2:16.90 | - | 5 |
| 25.5L | $17.00 |
2/7 | 18/08/2024 | 11 | HCP 3U | $45,370.00 | Pontefract | 2011m | Good Firm | David Allan | 59kg | 2:13.93 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $4.50 |
2/11 | 07/08/2024 | 10 | APP HCP 3U | $10,650.00 | Pontefract | 2011m | Good Firm | Thomas Easterby | 70.5kg | 2:14.79 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
1/5 | 28/07/2024 | 20 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Pontefract | 2011m | Good Firm | David Allan | 60.5kg | 2:11.54 | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $3.75 |
5/11 | 08/07/2024 | 12 | HCP 3U | $12,920.00 | Ayr | 2011m | Good Firm | Amie Waugh | 65kg | 2:08.25 | - | 4 |
| 3.0L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Tom Kiely-Marshall
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after seven months ran last of 11 at Beverley on April 16 over 1700m, 17 len behind Two B Tanned with 60kg at $51. Previously second-up ran last of 13 at Beverley on May 6 over 1500m, 12 len behind Powdering with 58.5kg at $13. Still early in the prep and needs another run or two.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/11 | 16/04/2025 | 188 | HCP F 4U | $15,960.00 | Beverley | 1700m | Good | Tom Kiely-Marshall | 60kg | 1:48.90 | - | 9 |
| 17.5L | $51.00 |
9/10 | 10/10/2024 | 5 | HCP 3U | $12,920.00 | Ayr | 2639m | Good | Tom Kiely-Marshall | 63.5kg | 2:59.66 | - | 6 |
| 12.3L | $9.00 |
1/14 | 05/10/2024 | 5 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Redcar | 2011m | Soft | Tom Kiely-Marshall | 55.5kg | 2:10.78 | - | 6 |
| 0.8L | $7.00 |
1/7 | 30/09/2024 | 3 | HCP 3U | $12,920.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 2428m | Soft | Tom Kiely-Marshall | 59kg | 2:48.01 | - | 2 |
| 2.3L | $3.50 |
1/6 | 27/09/2024 | 3 | APP HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Haydock Park | 2112m | Heavy | Tom Kiely-Marshall | 56.5kg | 2:22.64 | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $8.50 |
4/11 | 24/09/2024 | 6 | APP HCP 3U | $13,890.00 | Beverley | 2011m | Good | Mark Winn | 59kg | 2:07.98 | - | 1 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
5/10 | 18/09/2024 | 14 | HCP 3U | $15,700.00 | Beverley | 2011m | Good | Mark Winn | 56kg | 2:05.39 | - | 4 |
| 3.8L | $12.00 |
3/7 | 04/09/2024 | 6 | HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 2212m | Heavy | David Nolan | 59.5kg | 2:33.89 | - | 3 |
| 3.0L | $6.00 |
4/9 | 29/08/2024 | 8 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Carlisle | 1810m | Soft | Mark Winn | 56.5kg | 2:02.96 | - | 9 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
2/12 | 21/08/2024 | 30 | HCP 3U | $11,800.00 | Carlisle | 2212m | Good | Callum Rodriguez | 60.5kg | 2:26.48 | - | 11 |
| 2.0L | $7.50 |
7/11 | 22/07/2024 | 6 | HCP 3U | $13,890.00 | Beverley | 2011m | Good Firm | Ryan Sexton | 62.5kg | 2:04.87 | - | 4 |
| 12.0L | $4.50 |