GB - Pontefract - Race 6

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

12f

Handicap

Turf

Good to Soft

11.0K

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Verdict

Plenty to consider but STARSHINE LEGEND has been given a chance by the assessor on the back of a lengthy absence and could be worth chancing starting out for a powerful jumps yard going through a good spell. Heading up the dangers is Ashdown Forest, who could get back on track returned to this sphere. In-form mare Fleur de Mer and Swinging London complete the shortlist.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
7	Lightly raced 5-y-o who was steadily progressive in staying handicaps for James Ferguson in 2024, off the mark at Catterick (1½m) prior to finishing placed all 3 starts thereafter. Missed whole of last year but given a chance by assessor on return/stable debut and he's of interest. 1st Pick 7 Starshine Legend (Ire) Jockey: Jason Hart Trainer: Olly Murphy J: Jason Hart T: Olly Murphy	100	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Lightly raced 5-y-o who was steadily progressive in staying handicaps for James Ferguson in 2024, off the mark at Catterick (1½m) prior to finishing placed all 3 starts thereafter. Missed whole of last year but given a chance by assessor on return/stable debut and he's of interest.
2	Fair maiden in this sphere for Ed Walker who has failed to scale same heights in 4 runs over hurdles upon joining present yard. However, feasible to think he can get back on track returned to the level with cheekpieces on 1st time. 2nd Pick 2 Ashdown Forest (Ire) Jockey: Billy Garritty Trainer: Jedd O'keeffe J: Billy Garritty T: Jedd O'keeffe	94	-	-	-	13%
Analysis Fair maiden in this sphere for Ed Walker who has failed to scale same heights in 4 runs over hurdles upon joining present yard. However, feasible to think he can get back on track returned to the level with cheekpieces on 1st time.
11	On long losing sequence but has been in good form on all-weather in recent months, runner up over a longer trip at Southwell in February. Possibilities back on turf from unchanged mark with cheekpieces now reached for. 3rd Pick 11 Fleur De Mer (Ire) Jockey: Mark Winn Trainer: Martin Todhunter J: Mark Winn T: Martin Todhunter	92	-	-	-	13%
Analysis On long losing sequence but has been in good form on all-weather in recent months, runner up over a longer trip at Southwell in February. Possibilities back on turf from unchanged mark with cheekpieces now reached for.

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