Pontefract
Tomorrow, April 30, 2025FlatClass 41m
Verdict
Verdict
ON THE RIVER is a likeable type who was beaten only by one who was allowed plenty of rope on his reappearance at Ripon and is a solid choice to go one better. Partisan Hero is in a stronger handicap than for either of his 2 recent wins but is respected in his hat-trick bid all the same, with Leadenhall also of interest given he's capable of going well fresh.
On The River
Partisan Hero
Leadenhall
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 1. On The RiverJ: Joe FanningT: Harriet BethellF: 4840113-2
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 85
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictC&D winner who had an excellent 2024, gaining a fourth success of the campaign at Haydock (1m, heavy) in October. Reappeared with an excellent second at Ripon 13 days ago, despite not being seen to very best effect, and has to be of major interest once more. 
2. Theme ParkJ: Faye McManomanT: Nigel TinklerF: 0515819-0- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 84
- Days Since Last Run:
- 23
VerdictC&D winner who shaped as if needing the run when eleventh of 12 in handicap at Redcar (8f, good) 23 days ago. Likely to take a step forward.
3. SuperpositionJ: P. J. McDonaldT: Ed DunlopF: 534/5-1- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 82
- Days Since Last Run:
- 33
VerdictShowed improved form on the back of a breathing op when off the mark in 12-runner maiden at Southwell (8.1f) 33 days ago, leading 3f out and quickening clear. There was plenty to like about that performance, but whether he'll reproduce that form given his apparent fragility is open to doubt.
4. BorgiJ: Ben SandersonT: S. P. C. WoodsF: 52175410-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 80
- Days Since Last Run:
- 235
VerdictTook his form up a notch on all-weather last year, career best under this rider when winning 13-runner handicap at Newcastle (1m) in July, overcoming pace bias in the process. Not in the same form in a better race at Kempton next time and has yet to fully convince on turf.
5. ZoffandiaJ: Josephine GordonT: Keiran BurkeF: 43-410- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 79
- Days Since Last Run:
- 53
VerdictMuch improved when making a winning handicap bow at Kempton (1m) in February. Possibly amiss when disappointing at Wolverhampton next time and could yet get back on the up.
6. WesternesseJ: David NolanT: David O'MearaF: 34430-510- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 78
- Days Since Last Run:
- 12
VerdictC&D winner who proved at least as good as ever when scoring at Newcastle in March. Not in anything like the same form at Chelmsford last time but type to bounce back quickly on this return to turf.- 7. Partisan HeroJ: William PyleT: David LoughnaneF: 00/22-3311
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 78
- Days Since Last Run:
- 22
VerdictSupplemented his Kempton success when winning 7-runner handicap over C&D (good) 22 days ago. Forced into a higher grade for his hat-trick bid but respected nonetheless. - 8. LeadenhallJ: David AllanT: Tim EasterbyF: 35039664-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 73
- Days Since Last Run:
- 207
VerdictNot seen to best effect when fourth of 10 in handicap at Redcar (8f, good to soft, 11/2) when last seen, left poorly placed. Off 6 months but has gone well fresh before. - Unnamed Favourite
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