Pontefract Race 6 - Tuffa Boots Supports The Nhc Handicap
KATS BOB (6) is selected to continue winning ways. The Ruth Carr trained seven-year-old completed a four-timer over 1200m at Thirsk eight days ago and can follow up turning out quickly off the same mark. WRECK IT RYLEY (3) won well adopting first-time visor on the same card at Thirsk and can provide a bold bid. Unexposed Richard Hannon-trained handicap debutant ZIP IT UP (1) needs to be considered despite missing at short odds under a penalty at Lingfield AW in December. Easy last time out Catterick winner MISTER SOX (8) is another that warrants consideration.

Jockey: S Hitchcott
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign 2nd in a small field at Lingfield All Weather on December 22 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Needlepoint carrying 60.5kg at $1.60. Won previous preparation first up favourite; scored a big 7 len win at Kempton Park All Weather September 16 over 1200m defeating Mahato with 56.5kg at $7.50. Looks tough to beat.
Last Starts 138 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/4 | 22/12/2024 | 97 | WFA NOV 3U | $13,470.00 | Lingfield | 1208m | Neutral | Liam Keniry | 60.5kg | 1:12.01 | - | 2 |
| 2.3L | $1.62 |
1/11 | 16/09/2024 | - | WFA NOV 3U | $12,920.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Sean Levey | 56.5kg | 1:13.01 | - | 9 |
| 7.5L | $7.50 |

Jockey: O J Orr
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after five months 7th of 13 at Ripon on April 17 over 1200m, 6 len behind Dakota Gold with 58.5kg at $8. Previously second-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 10 at Haydock Park on September 30 2023 over 1200m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Roach Power carrying 60kg at $8. Is a second up winner in the past and should improve on the last effort.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/13 | 17/04/2025 | 150 | HCP 4U | $25,410.00 | Ripon | 1207m | Good | Billy Garritty | 58.5kg | 1:11.02 | - | 5 |
| 6.0L | $8.00 |
10/11 | 18/11/2024 | 25 | HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Warren Fentiman | 56.5kg | 1:12.98 | - | 8 |
| 6.0L | $13.00 |
2/12 | 24/10/2024 | 14 | HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Jack Garritty | 61kg | 1:13.58 | - | 7 |
| 1.0L | $5.50 |
3/11 | 10/10/2024 | 19 | HCP 3U | $21,490.00 | Ayr | 1207m | Good | Oisin Orr | 60kg | 1:12.41 | - | 5 |
| 1.0L | $5.50 |
10/22 | 21/09/2024 | 35 | HCP 3U | $117,970.00 | Ayr | 1207m | Good Firm | Andrew Mullen | 58kg | 1:08.09 | - | 4 |
| 6.8L | $13.00 |
12/17 | 17/08/2024 | 2 | HCP 3U | $181,490.00 | Ripon | 1207m | Good | Cam Hardie | 52.5kg | 1:09.53 | - | 12 |
| 7.0L | $13.00 |
4/9 | 15/08/2024 | 19 | HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Windsor | 1207m | Good Firm | Cam Hardie | 57kg | 1:10.13 | - | 8 |
| 1.8L | $9.50 |
3/14 | 27/07/2024 | 14 | HCP 3U | $136,120.00 | York | 1207m | Good Firm | Andrew Mullen | 52kg | 1:10.79 | - | 11 |
| 1.5L | $26.00 |
9/18 | 13/07/2024 | 14 | HCP 4U | $37,210.00 | York | 1207m | Good Soft | Oisin Orr | 61kg | 1:13.50 | - | 8 |
| 5.8L | $8.50 |
1/10 | 29/06/2024 | 24 | HCP 4U | $19,600.00 | Doncaster | 1207m | Good Firm | David Nolan | 58kg | 1:10.43 | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |
2/13 | 05/06/2024 | 19 | HCP 4U | $19,060.00 | Nottingham | 1207m | Good Firm | Connor Murtagh | 59kg | 1:13.74 | - | 10 |
| 0.1L | $13.00 |

Jockey: S H James
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after seven months won by 1.75 len at Thirsk April 12 over 1200m defeating Captain Vallo carrying 60kg at $4.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at Catterick on April 24 2024 over 1400m, slow going 0.8 len behind Red Mirage with 57kg at $11. Still has scope for improvement and is one of the leading chances.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/9 | 12/04/2025 | 192 | HCP 4U | $14,760.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | Good | Sam James | 60kg | 1:10.27 | - | 10 |
| 1.8L | $4.50 |
9/11 | 02/10/2024 | 11 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1408m | Soft | Dale Swift | 62kg | 1:30.47 | - | 4 |
| 9.8L | $13.00 |
4/11 | 21/09/2024 | 13 | HCP 3U | $38,050.00 | Ayr | 1408m | Good Firm | Dale Swift | 60.5kg | 1:29.19 | - | 5 |
| 4.8L | $12.00 |
18/18 | 08/09/2024 | 12 | HCP 3U | $45,370.00 | York | 1207m | Good Soft | Dale Swift | 59.5kg | 1:15.24 | - | 20 |
| 29.3L | $13.00 |
1/11 | 27/08/2024 | 10 | HCP 3U | $21,780.00 | Ripon | 1207m | Good Firm | Dale Swift | 58kg | 1:09.99 | - | 12 |
| 0.5L | $7.00 |
3/12 | 17/08/2024 | 23 | HCP 4U | $19,960.00 | Doncaster | 1408m | Good Firm | Dale Swift | 57.5kg | 1:24.60 | - | 7 |
| 2.0L | $6.50 |
2/10 | 25/07/2024 | 45 | HCP 4U | $15,250.00 | Doncaster | 1207m | Good Firm | Rhys Clutterbuck | 59.5kg | 1:11.86 | - | 8 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
7/10 | 10/06/2024 | 10 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Carlisle | 1408m | Good | Dale Swift | 61kg | 1:28.51 | - | 2 |
| 3.3L | $3.25 |
3/9 | 31/05/2024 | 20 | HCP 4U | $14,760.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1199m | Good Soft | Oisin Orr | 60kg | 1:15.72 | - | 4 |
| 2.4L | $2.88 |
2/11 | 11/05/2024 | 17 | HCP 4U | $29,520.00 | Haydock Park | 1401m | Good Firm | Rhys Clutterbuck | 55.5kg | 1:28.81 | - | 12 |
| 1.0L | $9.50 |
2/12 | 24/04/2024 | 15 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1408m | Soft | Dale Swift | 57kg | 1:28.48 | - | 2 |
| 0.8L | $11.00 |

Jockey: D Nolan
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 6th of 9 at Wolverhampton on March 24 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Jungle Land with 58.5kg at $29. Last start ran last of 13 at Ripon on April 17 over 1200m, 15 len behind Dakota Gold carrying 58kg at $7.50. Others preferred.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
13/13 | 17/04/2025 | 24 | HCP 4U | $25,410.00 | Ripon | 1207m | Good | David Nolan | 58kg | 1:11.02 | - | 12 |
| 15.8L | $7.50 |
6/9 | 24/03/2025 | 163 | HCP 4U | $19,190.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | David Nolan | 58.5kg | 1:12.19 | - | 5 |
| 3.5L | $29.00 |
5/9 | 12/10/2024 | 25 | HCP 3U | $19,960.00 | Chelmsford City | 1207m | Neutral | Finley Marsh | 62kg | 1:10.77 | - | 7 |
| 2.0L | $3.25 |
1/8 | 17/09/2024 | 19 | NOV 3U | $12,700.00 | Redcar | 1207m | Good Firm | Callum Rodriguez | 60.5kg | 1:12.17 | - | 5 |
| 2.5L | $1.30 |
4/16 | 29/08/2024 | 69 | HCP 3 | $25,410.00 | Newbury | 1408m | Good Firm | Pat Dobbs | 61.5kg | 1:24.85 | - | 9 |
| 2.5L | $9.00 |
5/7 | 21/06/2024 | 42 | HCP 3 | $22,960.00 | Goodwood | 1609m | Good | Trevor Whelan | 60.5kg | 1:39.39 | - | 3 |
| 6.5L | $4.00 |
4/5 | 10/05/2024 | 21 | HCP 3 | $80,420.00 | Ascot Uk | 1408m | Good | Callum Shepherd | 55.5kg | 1:30.60 | - | 4 |
| 4.0L | $3.00 |
4/8 | 19/04/2024 | 186 | HCP 3 | $58,990.00 | Newbury | 1408m | Good Soft | David Probert | 56.5kg | 1:26.58 | - | 1 |
| 2.0L | $5.50 |
2/11 | 16/10/2023 | 37 | NOV 2 | $12,340.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | Neutral | Kevin Stott | 60.5kg | 1:25.26 | - | 7 |
| 0.3L | $2.88 |
3/9 | 09/09/2023 | 30 | NOV 2 | $54,450.00 | Ascot Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | Daniel Muscutt | 59kg | 1:26.12 | - | 5 |
| 6.0L | $4.33 |
2/9 | 10/08/2023 | 19 | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Salisbury | 1207m | Good | David Probert | 58kg | 1:15.87 | - | 3 |
| 0.1L | $23.00 |

Jockey: William Pyle
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Last start won by 2 len at Thirsk April 22 over 1200m defeating Lord Abama carrying 61kg at $5.50. The race before that won by 2 len at Southwell All Weather March 28 over 1200m defeating Hierarchy with 57kg at $6.50. No reason he can't add another win.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/9 | 22/04/2025 | 25 | APP HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | Good Firm | William Pyle | 61kg | 1:10.54 | - | 2 |
| 2.0L | $5.50 |
1/8 | 28/03/2025 | 21 | HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | William Pyle | 57kg | 1:13.38 | - | 6 |
| 2.0L | $6.50 |
1/6 | 07/03/2025 | 15 | HCP 4U | $14,140.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | William Pyle | 60kg | 1:12.05 | - | 4 |
| 1.8L | $3.50 |
1/8 | 20/02/2025 | 50 | HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | William Pyle | 59kg | 1:13.08 | - | 8 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
8/12 | 01/01/2025 | 22 | HCP 4U | $18,450.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Andrew Mullen | 58.5kg | 1:13.26 | - | 9 |
| 4.2L | $15.00 |
2/12 | 10/12/2024 | 7 | HCP 3U | $10,520.00 | Southwell | 1222m | Neutral | Archie Young | 59kg | 1:14.73 | - | 10 |
| 0.2L | $4.00 |
2/11 | 03/12/2024 | 17 | HCP 3U | $10,340.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Archie Young | 56.5kg | 1:13.47 | - | 1 |
| 0.8L | $23.00 |
4/12 | 16/11/2024 | 5 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Archie Young | 54.5kg | 1:13.36 | - | 2 |
| 1.8L | $19.00 |
4/7 | 11/11/2024 | 50 | HCP 3U | $10,520.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Andrew Mullen | 61kg | 1:12.78 | - | 1 |
| 5.8L | $5.00 |
7/9 | 22/09/2024 | 15 | HCP 4U | $13,610.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1207m | Good Soft | Andrew Mullen | 57.5kg | 1:11.69 | - | 8 |
| 6.3L | $17.00 |
9/12 | 07/09/2024 | 22 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Thirsk | 1408m | Good | Andrew Mullen | 55kg | 1:24.67 | - | 1 |
| 13.8L | $51.00 |

Jockey: J Garritty
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation when last of 8 at Chelmsford October 12 over 1200m, 6 len behind Regal Envoy with 59.5kg at $21. First up last campaign second of 12 at Windsor August 19 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Lucky Man with 61kg at $8.50. Others preferred.
Last Starts 209 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/8 | 12/10/2024 | 21 | HCP 3U | $19,960.00 | Chelmsford City | 1207m | Neutral | William Cox | 59.5kg | 1:10.63 | - | 9 |
| 6.0L | $21.00 |
11/11 | 21/09/2024 | 23 | HCP 3U | $23,590.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1408m | Good Firm | Jamie Spencer | 61kg | 1:25.95 | - | 3 |
| 11.8L | $9.50 |
3/12 | 29/08/2024 | 10 | APP HCP 3U | $63,520.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Sean Levey | 60.5kg | 1:12.09 | - | 7 |
| 3.3L | $9.00 |
2/12 | 19/08/2024 | 76 | HCP 3U | $19,600.00 | Windsor | 1207m | Good Firm | Saffie Osborne | 61kg | 1:10.94 | - | 1 |
| 0.8L | $8.50 |
4/5 | 04/06/2024 | 17 | HCP 3 | $17,240.00 | Lingfield | 1207m | Neutral | William Buick | 61kg | 1:11.20 | - | 4 |
| 4.3L | $3.50 |
4/11 | 18/05/2024 | 14 | HCP 3 | $19,600.00 | Doncaster | 1207m | Good Firm | William Cox | 59kg | 1:10.51 | - | 5 |
| 4.3L | $8.50 |
3/19 | 04/05/2024 | 133 | HCP 3 | $54,450.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1408m | Good | William Buick | 58.5kg | 1:25.40 | - | 6 |
| 1.3L | $19.00 |
1/6 | 23/12/2023 | 17 | NOV 2 | $11,980.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Neutral | William Cox | 60.5kg | 1:27.32 | - | 3 |
| 1.0L | $3.00 |
2/7 | 06/12/2023 | 28 | HCP NSY 2 | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | Good Soft | Richard Kingscote | 58.5kg | 1:12.69 | - | 2 |
| 3.3L | $4.00 |
4/12 | 08/11/2023 | 55 | HCP NSY 2 | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | Neutral | Jim Crowley | 61kg | 1:12.37 | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $7.00 |
17/17 | 14/09/2023 | 47 | 2 | $490,020.00 | Doncaster | 1307m | Soft | J P Spencer | 59kg | 1:20.97 | - | 16 |
| 19.0L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Sean Kirrane
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after five months won by 1.5 len at Catterick April 9 over 1210m defeating Protest Rally with 58kg at $4.50. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Haydock Park on September 28 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Woven carrying 55kg at $15. Back in great shape and will be tough to beat.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/11 | 09/04/2025 | 151 | HCP 4U | $14,760.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1199m | Good | Sean Kirrane | 58kg | 1:13.19 | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $4.50 |
4/9 | 09/11/2024 | 11 | APP HCP 3U | $36,300.00 | Doncaster | 1408m | Soft | Archie Young | 56.5kg | 1:30.70 | - | 6 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
4/11 | 29/10/2024 | 10 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1408m | Soft | David Allan | 62kg | 1:30.89 | - | 5 |
| 2.0L | $5.50 |
5/9 | 19/10/2024 | 12 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1408m | Soft | Sean Kirrane | 58kg | 1:32.91 | - | 4 |
| 8.3L | $3.25 |
2/10 | 07/10/2024 | 9 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | Soft | David Allan | 59.5kg | 1:20.44 | - | 9 |
| 2.8L | $5.00 |
4/12 | 28/09/2024 | 12 | HCP 3U | $27,220.00 | Haydock Park | 1207m | Soft | Luke Morris | 55kg | 1:16.11 | - | 5 |
| 3.3L | $15.00 |
4/12 | 16/09/2024 | 90 | HCP 4U | $16,610.00 | Thirsk | 1408m | Good Soft | David Allan | 62kg | 1:25.93 | - | 8 |
| 4.0L | $6.00 |
2/9 | 18/06/2024 | 18 | APP HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1408m | Good Soft | David Allan | 57.5kg | 1:26.74 | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $4.33 |
1/9 | 31/05/2024 | 25 | HCP 4U | $14,760.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1199m | Good Soft | David Allan | 58kg | 1:15.72 | - | 9 |
| 0.4L | $4.20 |
2/9 | 06/05/2024 | 10 | HCP 4U | $14,790.00 | Beverley | 1508m | Good Soft | David Allan | 62kg | 1:34.27 | - | 10 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
2/12 | 26/04/2024 | 17 | HCP 4U | $13,060.00 | Doncaster | 1408m | Soft | Duran Fentiman | 59.5kg | 1:29.53 | - | 9 |
| 0.1L | $13.00 |