GB - Pontefract - Race 4

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

Handicap

Turf

Good to Firm (Good in places)

11.0K

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Verdict

BETWEENTHESTICKS is taken to land this race for the second year in succession. Great has shaped better than the result on both starts since his Carlisle success last month and is second choice ahead of Spirit of Applause, who has dipped to his lowest mark since scoring at Southwell last September.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Won this race last year and went in again over C&D in April. Creditable placed efforts over C&D last twice and likely to make a bold bid for another success in this. 1st Pick 1 Betweenthesticks Jockey: James Sullivan Trainer: Ruth Carr J: James Sullivan T: Ruth Carr	100	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Won this race last year and went in again over C&D in April. Creditable placed efforts over C&D last twice and likely to make a bold bid for another success in this.
5	Back to winning ways at Carlisle (6f, firm) last month and has shaped as if still in form both outings since, including having to wait for a gap at a crucial stage when never-nearer third at Thirsk on Saturday. 2nd Pick 5 Great Jockey: Shane Gray Trainer: Sam England J: Shane Gray T: Sam England	98	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Back to winning ways at Carlisle (6f, firm) last month and has shaped as if still in form both outings since, including having to wait for a gap at a crucial stage when never-nearer third at Thirsk on Saturday.
3	Started 2026 with a trio of creditable in-frame efforts and had a possible excuse (ended up away from there the main action unfolded) at York last time. Refitted blinkers replace the cheekpieces he's worn so far this season. Capable off this mark. 3rd Pick 3 Spirit Of Applause Jockey: David Allan Trainer: Tim Easterby J: David Allan T: Tim Easterby	99	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Started 2026 with a trio of creditable in-frame efforts and had a possible excuse (ended up away from there the main action unfolded) at York last time. Refitted blinkers replace the cheekpieces he's worn so far this season. Capable off this mark.

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