Pontefract

17:15

Runners: 5 Distance: 5f HCap Handicap Going: GD(GD/SF PL)

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: All of the runners have claims but the vote goes to 15-time winner COPPER KNIGHT, who was only just caught at Ayr last time.

Hover On The Wind

Jockey: Shay Farmer Trainer: Paul Midgley Age/Wt: 5/10-0 F: 5-8412 OR: 75

5 tips

21/10

Comment: All three wins have been on good/good to firm but he handles most ground; has had only four runs for Paul Midgley and won at Beverley (5f, good to firm) last month before going close behind Protest Rally over C&D; has a swing in the weights with his old rival and he's respected for yard that has won the last six runnings of this race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/05/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	4	2 / 7	11/2	75
05/05/25	Beverley / Handicap / F	4	1 / 13	8/1	72
12/04/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	5	4 / 9	14/1	73
28/03/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	5	8 / 8	50/1	75
18/09/24	Yarmouth / Handicap / F	4	5 / 12	6/1	76
19/08/24	Windsor / Handicap / F	4	5 / 12	12/1	77

Copper Knight

Jockey: Jake Dickson Trainer: Tim Easterby Age/Wt: 11/9-13 F: 66-342 OR: 74

2 tips

21/10

Comment: Admirable veteran who has 15 wins on his CV and he had a near-miss at Ayr (5f, good to firm) last month; only 1b higher in suitable conditions here and he should make another bold bid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/05/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	5	2 / 6	9/4	73
08/05/25	Chester / Handicap / F	2	4 / 12	9/1	75
24/04/25	Beverley / Handicap / F	4	3 / 13	20/1	73
11/10/24	York / Handicap / F	3	6 / 17	20/1	75
21/09/24	Chester / Handicap / F	3	6 / 10	11/2	77
06/09/24	Haydock / Handicap / F	4	8 / 13	16/1	79

Protest Rally

Jockey: Mason Paetel Trainer: Liam Bailey Age/Wt: 5/9-12 F: 25141 OR: 73

5 tips

5/2

Comment: 6f AW winner but all four turf wins have been at this trip and latest was over C&D (Hover On The Wind second) 17 days ago; up 3lb but that was a personal best last time and he seems versatile ground-wise; should be in the thick of things again.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/05/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	4	1 / 7	4/1	70
10/05/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	5	4 / 14	9/2	70
02/05/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	4	1 / 9	8/1	67
23/04/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	5	5 / 9	8/1	67
09/04/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	5	2 / 11	9/1	66
13/09/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	4	8 / 14	16/1	66

Ancient Times

Jockey: Taryn Langley Trainer: Harry Eustace Age/Wt: 7/9-12 F: 4-121 OR: 73

1 tip

13/2

Comment: Ended a long losing run when scoring at Doncaster last month (5f, good to firm); went close at Goodwood next time and he got back on the scoresheet with a brave success at Catterick (6f, good) 16 days ago; up another 2lb but he remains feasibly treated and could be a big factor again.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/05/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	5	1 / 7	7/2	71
03/05/25	Goodwood / Handicap / F	5	2 / 5	6/4	71
26/04/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	5	1 / 11	13/2	68
23/11/24	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	4	4 / 10	17/2	70
10/10/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	5	4 / 12	13/2	71
20/07/24	Newmarket (July) / Handicap / F	4	8 / 9	12/1	74

Refuge

Jockey: Lewis Chalkley Trainer: Michael & David Easterby Age/Wt: 8/8-11 F: 57-72 OR: 58

1 tip

14/1

Comment: Handles most ground and has won seven times on turf; last success was 12 months ago but that was off today's mark and he was a good second at Hamilton last time; now goes back up in grade but he's not ruled out.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/05/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	6	2 / 8	11/1	57
23/04/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	6	7 / 13	14/1	58
26/09/24	Pontefract / Handicap / F	6	7 / 10	22/1	60
10/09/24	Leicester / Handicap / F	5	5 / 9	22/1	62
15/08/24	Beverley / Handicap / F	5	7 / 10	9/2	63
13/08/24	Hamilton / Handicap / F	5	5 / 5	13/2	63

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Pontefract

17:45

Runners: 11 Distance: 6f Stakes Going: GD(GD/SF PL)

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: The pick of the runners with experience is LILY PEARL. Flybar, Angela's Baar and Westend Music are interesting newcomers.

Lily Pearl

Jockey: O J Orr Trainer: Richard Fahey Age/Wt: 2/9-2 F: 4

9 tips

5/6

Comment: Out of a 6f 2yo winner (on soft ground on second start) for her owner; showed clear promise with her fourth of ten in C&D maiden (good to firm) last month and warrants respect with progress on the cards.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
23/05/25	Pontefract / Unknown / F		2	4 / 10	12/1	-

Pipily

Jockey: Brandon Wilkie Trainer: T. J. Kent Age/Wt: 2/9-2

9/2

Comment: £50,000 (breeze-up) 2yo; Showcasing half-sister to 1m winner The Liffey Swim (RPR 85); dam once-raced (36) half-sister to 6f 2yo/1m Listed scorer Drumfad Bay; yard's first 2yo runner this term; market helpful.

Westend Music

Jockey: D Tudhope Trainer: Richard Hughes Age/Wt: 2/9-2

15/2

Comment: £38,000 yearling; Showcasing half-sister to Italian 5.5f 2yo/6f winner Lovestruck Romeo, out of Italian 5f/6f scorer (including Group 3; RPR 100); Lambourn trainer's only runner on the card; interesting.

Flybar

Jockey: Jason Hart Trainer: Hugo Palmer Age/Wt: 2/9-0

17/2

Comment: Ardad half-sister to three winners, notably Gobi Desert (6f/7f 2yo including Listed; RPR 102); dam well-related maiden; yard is operating at a good strike-rate (25%) with 2yos this term; one for the shortlist.

Angelas Baar

Jockey: P J McDonald Trainer: Adrian Keatley Age/Wt: 2/9-2

1 tip

10/1

Comment: 52,000euros yearling; Starspangledbanner half-sister to an Australian 7f/1m winner; dam Listed-placed 5f 2yo scorer (RPR 93), half-sister to 6f 2yo Group 2 winner Rajasinghe, out of 5f 2yo scorer; suitably bred.

Just A Girl

Jockey: C Lee Trainer: Charlie Johnston Age/Wt: 2/9-0

2 tips

14/1

Comment: 20,000gns yearling; by Bobby's Kitten; sibling to seven winners, including four with triple-digit RPRs; dam 6f scorer (including AW/Listed; 108); possibly ordinary judged on sales info but is bred to be useful.

Theres A Chance

Jockey: T Eaves Trainer: Kevin Ryan Age/Wt: 2/9-0 F: 37

22/1

Comment: Both starts over 5f, finishing third of ten at Thirsk (good) then last of seven at Carlisle (good to firm); debut form helps to set the standard but latest effort suggests it's not certain to be repeated.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
19/05/25	Carlisle / Unknown / F		2	7 / 7	12/1	-
12/04/25	Thirsk / Unknown / F		4	3 / 10	12/1	-

Bella Spiaggia

Jockey: P Mulrennan Trainer: Darryll Holland Age/Wt: 2/9-0

1 tip

50/1

Comment: Expert Eye half-sister to two winners, out of French 5f 2yo scorer (80); stable is 0-6 (none placed) with 2yo runners this season; withdrawn (got loose before start) at Chelmsford eight days ago.

No Spritz No Party

Jockey: Connor Planas Trainer: Charlie Clover Age/Wt: 2/9-2 F: 6

70/1

Comment: Friendless in the betting but showed some ability with her midfield finish at Kempton (6f, AW); however, needs to improve sharply on the figures and may be more interesting in nurseries later on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
21/05/25	Kempton / Unknown / F		4	6 / 11	125/1	-

Sunniva

Jockey: Ben Robinson Trainer: Brian Ellison Age/Wt: 2/8-12

70/1

Comment: 10,000euros yearling; Saxon Warrior half-sister to Scandinavian 1m winner Kjell Hroar (including 2yo); dam is from a notable family; stable is 0-14 with 2yos this season; others preferred.

Invincible Annie

Jockey: Rowan Scott Trainer: Roger Fell Age/Wt: 2/8-12 F: 66

80/1

Comment: Has something to find on her 5f efforts at Thirsk (finished sixth both times); chance depends on whether she improves for the change of trip/venue; looks a nursery type as things stand.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Thirsk / Unknown / F		5	6 / 10	16/1	-
12/04/25	Thirsk / Unknown / F		4	6 / 10	33/1	-

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Pontefract

18:20

Runners: 5 Distance: 1m 4f HCap Handicap Going: GD(GD/SF PL)

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: Wind surgery has rejuvenated EDUCATOR who is taken to complete a hat-trick. Perfectly Timed is second choice.

Lady La Fay

Jockey: S H James Trainer: K. R. Burke Age/Wt: 4/9-6 F: 413-45 OR: 82

1 tip

21/10

Comment: Out of the frame on AW last time; generally consistent on turf otherwise and holds solid claims returned to this sphere, especially if the ground is soft (gained sole win on that surface).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	3	5 / 8	8/1	83
12/04/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	3	4 / 9	13/2	84
25/10/24	Newbury / Handicap / F	4	3 / 10	10/3	84
28/09/24	Ripon / Unknown / F	5	1 / 6	15/8	79
25/07/24	Doncaster / Unknown / F	2	4 / 7	7/2	80
06/07/24	Carlisle / Unknown / F	5	2 / 7	7/1	-

Educator

Jockey: O J Orr Trainer: Henrietta C Knight Age/Wt: 6/9-5 F: 65-711 OR: 81

9 tips

11/5

Comment: Two from two since having wind surgery, winning at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) and Windsor (11.5f, good to firm); remains favourably treated on historical data and could well complete the hat-trick.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/05/25	Windsor / Handicap / F	4	1 / 12	9/1	77
28/04/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	4	1 / 8	28/1	73
31/01/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	4	7 / 8	16/1	76
19/01/25	Fakenham / Unknown / H	4	5 / 8	18/1	-
02/01/25	Huntingdon / Unknown / H	4	6 / 14	33/1	-
16/12/24	Southwell / Unknown / H	4	5 / 13	28/1	-

Knightswood

Jockey: Jason Hart Trainer: Charlie Johnston Age/Wt: 6/9-10 F: 9-2134 OR: 86

11/4

Comment: Ran as if something was amiss last time; in good form otherwise this term and looks capable of being involved; however, he's still seeking a first handicap success away from Ripon.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/05/25	Newmarket / Handicap / F	3	4 / 5	2/1	85
04/05/25	Newmarket / Handicap / F	2	3 / 10	10/1	87
26/04/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	2	1 / 7	11/4	82
12/04/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	3	2 / 9	5/1	82
19/10/24	Catterick / Handicap / F	4	9 / 9	15/2	85
21/09/24	Newbury / Handicap / F	2	11 / 11	18/1	87

Kitsune Power

Jockey: D Allan Trainer: Tim Easterby Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 54-208 OR: 72

13/2

Comment: Went close at Thirsk on reappearance; however, has failed to back up that effort in two subsequent outings and still has a poor strike-rate since 2022; not the percentage call.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/05/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	4	8 / 13	15/2	74
14/05/25	York / Handicap / F	4	11 / 14	8/1	76
22/04/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	4	2 / 10	9/2	72
05/11/24	Redcar / Handicap / F	5	4 / 7	11/2	74
17/10/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	4	5 / 9	6/1	75
21/09/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	3	3 / 8	13/2	76

Perfectly Timed

Jockey: William Cox Trainer: Archie Watson Age/Wt: 4/9-11 F: 781-61 OR: 87

3 tips

8/1

Comment: Proved suited by the step up to 1m4f at Thirsk (good to firm) seven weeks ago, taking record since wearing blinkers to 2-3 and overall score to 3-8; may improve further; warrants respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/04/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	4	1 / 10	28/1	83
31/03/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	4	6 / 10	14/1	83
10/09/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	1 / 7	9/1	77
20/07/24	Ripon / Handicap / F	4	8 / 9	16/1	79
28/06/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	4	7 / 12	4/1	79
21/05/24	Brighton / Unknown / F	5	2 / 8	10/3	77

Clansman

Jockey: Cian Horgan Trainer: Liam Bailey Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 7-545 OR: 70

Comment: Continues to edge down the weights and is now 4lb below last winning mark, with Cian Horgan taking off a bonus 5lb; interesting if back on ideal ground (all wins on soft/heavy).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/05/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	5	5 / 10	10/1	72
01/05/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	4	4 / 9	12/1	74
18/04/25	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	4	5 / 14	80/1	74
29/10/24	Catterick / Handicap / F	4	7 / 7	15/2	76
19/10/24	Catterick / Handicap / F	4	5 / 9	25/1	78
28/09/24	Ripon / Handicap / F	4	6 / 7	11/1	80

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Pontefract

18:50

Runners: 10 Distance: 2m 1f HCap Handicap Going: GD(GD/SF PL)

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: There are alternatives but QUEEN OF STEEL has the wind in her sails and can defy an 11lb hike for winning so well at Nottingham.

Queen Of Steel

Jockey: Gina Mangan Trainer: Fergal O'Brien Age/Wt: 5/9-5 F: 4294-1 OR: 55

10 tips

8/11

Comment: Tailed off in her first handicap hurdle for this yard but won her next two and went in again back on the Flat at Nottingham (2m, good), doing that comfortably by nearly 10l; up 11lb but she's on a roll.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/05/25	Nottingham / Handicap / F	6	1 / 7	6/4	45
28/03/25	Wetherby / Handicap / H	5	1 / 8	11/8	79
21/03/25	Ffos Las / Handicap / H	5	1 / 7	9/4	79
20/02/25	Huntingdon / Handicap / H	5	6 / 12	4/1	81
07/09/24	Stratford / Handicap / H	5	7 / 15	8/1	84
29/08/24	Ffos Las / Handicap / F	6	4 / 9	13/2	46

Captain Potter

Jockey: Ben Robinson Trainer: Brian Ellison Age/Wt: 5/9-8 F: 14-424 OR: 58

11/2

Comment: Won over 2m on soft ground in October and back in good form when a head second at Newcastle and close fourth back at Catterick (good); likely contender once more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/05/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	6	4 / 7	3/1	58
02/05/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	2 / 4	2/1	58
12/04/25	Nottingham / Handicap / F	6	4 / 5	7/2	59
25/01/25	Uttoxeter / Handicap / H	4	5 / 9	33/1	111
13/12/24	Bangor-On-Dee / Handicap / H	3	6 / 9	33/1	114
22/11/24	Catterick / Handicap / H	4	S / 4	10/1	114

Forglen

Jockey: K T O'Neill Trainer: William Stone Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 0-44342 OR: 46

10/1

Comment: Has done quite well in handicaps since undergoing wind surgery and saw out the 2m well when runner-up at Wolverhampton 21 days ago; looks on the right sort of mark but has each-way claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/05/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	2 / 12	5/1	46
01/05/25	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	6	4 / 6	5/1	46
24/04/25	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	6	3 / 8	11/4	46
08/04/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	4 / 10	11/1	46
21/03/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	4 / 10	40/1	47
16/09/24	Windsor / Handicap / F	6	12 / 12	80/1	50

Quercus Robur

Jockey: Cam Hardie Trainer: Adam Nicol Age/Wt: 6/9-3 F: 763515 OR: 53

1 tip

12/1

Comment: Beat four rivals over the 2m5f here in April (good) but surprisingly weakened out of it late on over 2m at Catterick when just behind Captain Potter; still commands a second look back here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/05/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	6	5 / 7	8/1	53
14/04/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	6	1 / 5	9/2	51
25/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	5 / 8	18/1	53
07/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	3 / 10	17/2	56
27/02/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	6 / 7	22/1	56
30/01/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	5	7 / 7	50/1	60

Triple Nickle

Jockey: Aidan Keeley Trainer: Bernard Llewellyn Age/Wt: 9/8-11 F: 1336-4 OR: 47

12/1

Comment: Appreciated returning to the Flat when running quite well for a 50-1 chance at Wolverhampton; still has ground to make up on Forglen.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/05/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	4 / 12	50/1	48
16/04/25	Ffos Las / Handicap / H	5	9 / 12	28/1	76
21/03/25	Ffos Las / Handicap / H	5	6 / 7	7/1	77
20/11/24	Ffos Las / Handicap / H	5	8 / 10	13/2	79
21/10/24	Bath / Handicap / F	6	6 / 11	11/2	49
02/10/24	Catterick / Handicap / F	6	3 / 11	10/1	49

Bodygroove

Jockey: Aiden Brookes Trainer: Micky Hammond Age/Wt: 5/9-9 F: 65/7-7 OR: 59

16/1

Comment: AW winner in 2023 and a handicap hurdle in March; made no impression back on the Flat at Carlisle three weeks ago (1m6f).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/05/25	Carlisle / Handicap / F	6	7 / 8	11/1	62
19/04/25	Carlisle / Handicap / H	4	5 / 10	3/1	98
26/03/25	Market Rasen / Handicap / H	5	U / 8	8/1	95
18/03/25	Wetherby / Handicap / H	5	1 / 7	25/1	95
05/02/25	Sedgefield / Unknown / H	4	6 / 11	33/1	-
13/05/24	Catterick / Handicap / F	5	7 / 8	10/1	64

Different Drum

Jockey: Joanna Mason Trainer: Louise Allan Age/Wt: 4/9-7 F: 3123-5 OR: 57

1 tip

16/1

Comment: Last year's best form in staying handicaps gives him every chance but was entitled to run a lot better than he did on the AW only nine days ago; that was after a break but hard to trust so soon on the back of it.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/05/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	5	5 / 7	7/1	58
06/11/24	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	3 / 8	11/2	58
08/10/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	2 / 6	1/1	58
17/09/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	1 / 9	15/2	54
04/09/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	5	3 / 5	80/1	57
29/07/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	5	6 / 8	50/1	60

Yakhabar

Jockey: C Horgan Trainer: Liam Bailey Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 432437 OR: 45

1 tip

20/1

Comment: Only 2-31; wasn't running too badly in staying handicaps before a rather laboured effort here 17 days ago when the 1m4f was no excuse; others preferred for win purposes.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/05/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	6	7 / 8	25/1	45
02/05/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	3 / 5	8/1	46
24/04/25	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	6	4 / 8	6/1	46
02/04/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	2 / 10	14/1	45
13/03/25	Newcastle / Unknown / F	6	3 / 6	5/1	46
10/03/25	Newcastle / Unknown / F	6	4 / 7	10/1	46

Destination Unkown

Jockey: Harrison Shaw Trainer: Grant Tuer Age/Wt: 4/9-5 F: 590 OR: 55

25/1

Comment: Mild promise when fifth of seven on AW debut (1m4f) but tailed off since then in two further novices; may have improvement lurking over this far on handicap debut but that could be wishful thinking.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/04/25	Southwell / Unknown / F	5	10 / 11	250/1	-
07/04/25	Redcar / Unknown / F	5	9 / 11	50/1	-
25/03/25	Newcastle / Unknown / F	5	5 / 7	50/1	-

Team Endeavour

Jockey: C Lee Trainer: Barry Murtagh Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 3422/8 OR: 47

80/1

Comment: Two years since sole success in a staying handicap; showed no form over hurdles before finishing tailed off back on the Flat at Carlisle (80-1).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/05/25	Carlisle / Handicap / F	6	8 / 8	80/1	49
23/03/25	Carlisle / Unknown / H	4	P / 6	150/1	-
09/03/25	Carlisle / Unknown / H	4	6 / 10	300/1	-
26/01/25	Sedgefield / Unknown / H	4	P / 9	200/1	-
05/10/23	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	6	2 / 9	15/8	48
16/09/23	Lingfield / Handicap / F	6	2 / 7	4/1	48

Fabuleux Du Clos

Jockey: Rhys Elliott Trainer: Simon West Age/Wt: 10/9-5 F: 690 OR: 55

Comment: Won twice over hurdles in 2023 but has regressed since returning from an absence and he's a 10yo now; makes no appeal, for all that this is his handicap debut on the Flat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/05/25	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	5	12 / 13	300/1	-
30/04/25	Southwell / Unknown / F	5	9 / 11	300/1	-
03/04/25	Sedgefield / Handicap / H	5	5 / 5	8/1	105
25/03/25	Newcastle / Unknown / F	5	6 / 7	80/1	-
29/12/23	Doncaster / Handicap / H	3	1 / 3	11/4	108
14/10/23	Hexham / Handicap / H	3	3 / 5	5/2	110

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Pontefract

19:20

Runners: 10 Distance: 1m 2f HCap Handicap Going: GD(GD/SF PL)

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: Off an attractive mark returned to the scene of his last success, DISTINCTION is preferred. Right Now is second pick.

Desert Of The Sea

Jockey: Callum Rodriguez Trainer: Edward Bethell Age/Wt: 4/9-5 F: 68-0 OR: 60

2 tips

3/1

Comment: Not particularly solid on his maiden form but may improve now handicapping over a new trip on second start for new stable (formerly trained in Ireland); market support should be noted.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Thirsk / Unknown / F	5	11 / 15	11/1	-
28/10/24	Galway / Unknown / F	-	8 / 13	150/1	-
12/10/24	Naas / Unknown / F	-	6 / 12	25/1	-

Casilli

Jockey: Joanna Mason Trainer: Michael & David Easterby Age/Wt: 8/9-9 F: 30-636 OR: 64

4 tips

10/3

Comment: On a long losing spell but positives can be taken from her Beverley form this term, better than bare result (met traffic issues) last time; possibilities off a stone below last winning mark.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/05/25	Beverley / Handicap / F	5	6 / 9	10/3	65
13/05/25	Beverley / Handicap / F	5	3 / 12	13/2	65
16/04/25	Beverley / Handicap / F	5	6 / 11	13/2	67
05/10/24	Redcar / Handicap / F	5	11 / 14	10/1	68
18/08/24	Pontefract / Handicap / F	5	3 / 13	14/1	69
07/08/24	Pontefract / Handicap / F	4	2 / 6	5/1	69

Distinction

Jockey: P J McDonald Trainer: John Mackie Age/Wt: 7/9-6 F: 83672 OR: 61

1 tip

9/2

Comment: Has performed well in both turf attempts (1m2f/8.5f) this year, beaten only a whisker at Beverley latest; registered his most recent win off 6lb higher at Pontefract (soft) last July; respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/05/25	Beverley / Handicap / F	6	2 / 9	5/2	59
15/05/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	4	7 / 12	100/1	61
01/05/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	5	6 / 9	16/1	62
29/03/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	5	3 / 18	28/1	60
18/03/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	8 / 9	16/1	62
25/01/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	5	7 / 8	10/1	63

Highwaygrey

Jockey: D Allan Trainer: Tim Easterby Age/Wt: 9/9-7 F: 58-645 OR: 62

3 tips

7/1

Comment: The oldest contender and may be slightly on the wane aged nine but has a largely consistent record at Pontefract, including five wins; not dismissed off a reduced mark at this level.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/05/25	Haydock / Handicap / F	5	5 / 6	8/1	64
30/04/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	5	4 / 7	9/2	65
07/04/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	5	6 / 10	18/1	67
03/12/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	8 / 11	33/1	70
01/11/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	4	5 / 7	25/1	72
03/10/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	7 / 9	10/1	72

We Still Believe

Jockey: Jason Hart Trainer: Daragh Bourke Age/Wt: 7/9-5 F: 6-0273 OR: 60

1 tip

7/1

Comment: Six-time winner; placed (over 1m2f/1m) in two of his four Flat outings this year, third at Hamilton latest; each-way possibilities off same mark, provided he remains in similar form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/05/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	6	3 / 11	9/1	60
24/04/25	Perth / Handicap / H	5	P / 15	9/1	80
25/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	7 / 8	11/1	60
06/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	2 / 7	22/1	60
14/02/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	11 / 12	33/1	61
27/08/24	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	6 / 10	9/1	62

Right Now

Jockey: P Mulrennan Trainer: Paul Midgley Age/Wt: 5/9-3 F: 6/0642 OR: 58

1 tip

10/1

Comment: Hurdles scorer; 0-9 on Flat but has steadily returned to form this term and ran well, clear second behind odds-on shot, in maiden handicap over C&D (good to firm) most recently; in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/05/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	5	2 / 5	9/1	58
05/05/25	Beverley / Handicap / F	6	4 / 8	20/1	59
24/04/25	Beverley / Handicap / F	5	6 / 6	28/1	63
29/03/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	5	16 / 18	66/1	67
13/03/25	Hexham / Handicap / H	5	11 / 13	40/1	90
22/02/25	Newcastle / Handicap / H	5	9 / 11	40/1	93

Ravenswell

Jockey: A Elliott Trainer: Paul Robson Age/Wt: 4/9-9 F: 53U8- OR: 64

14/1

Comment: Eight-race maiden for Ralph Smith, best effort when third off this mark at Salisbury (1m2f); gelded since last run and returns from 11-month absence; market instructive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/07/24	Newbury / Handicap / F	5	8 / 11	15/2	66
27/06/24	Leicester / Handicap / F	6	U / 6	9/4	66
25/05/24	Salisbury / Handicap / F	5	3 / 7	11/2	64
13/05/24	Windsor / Handicap / F	5	5 / 11	100/1	66
12/04/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	5	7 / 9	50/1	69
18/12/23	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	5	4 / 11	22/1	-

Khangai

Jockey: Kaiya Fraser Trainer: Patrick Morris Age/Wt: 5/9-1 F: 416462 OR: 56

20/1

Comment: Respectable second, albeit no match for winner, at Bath (11.5f) last time; left James Owen for 5,500gns since; no certainty to go one better, with strike-rate still better on AW than on turf.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/04/25	Bath / Handicap / F	6	2 / 9	10/1	56
12/04/25	Brighton / Handicap / F	6	6 / 9	9/1	57
31/03/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	4 / 7	5/1	57
15/03/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	6 / 8	4/1	57
03/03/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	1 / 9	3/1	55
25/02/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	4 / 9	7/2	55

Mcted

Jockey: Alice Bond Trainer: Michael Keady Age/Wt: 7/9-3 F: 529-87 OR: 58

1 tip

22/1

Comment: Respectable form in two attempts at Pontefract, finishing second in this race two years ago and winning off 2lb higher last September; interesting back here on second run for new yard.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/02/25	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	5	7 / 7	16/1	60
13/01/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	6	8 / 10	50/1	61
05/12/24	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	6	9 / 12	18/1	62
21/11/24	Lingfield / Handicap / F	6	2 / 11	28/1	62
07/11/24	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	6	5 / 9	25/1	63
12/10/24	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	6	11 / 14	10/1	63

Curious Mrs Fox

Jockey: Laura Coughlan Trainer: David Thompson Age/Wt: 4/8-4 F: 898596 OR: 45

40/1

Comment: Inconsistent and remains a maiden after nearly two years of racing; not disgraced last time but is far from sure to back up that effort, let alone get off the mark.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	6 / 13	28/1	46
18/05/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	6	9 / 10	33/1	46
30/04/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	6	5 / 11	16/1	45
27/04/25	Wetherby / Handicap / F	6	8 / 8	33/1	46
27/02/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	9 / 12	125/1	46
25/01/25	Newcastle / Unknown / F	6	8 / 9	66/1	42

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Pontefract

19:50

Runners: 8 Distance: 1m 2f HCap Handicap Going: GD(GD/SF PL)

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: With his reappearance effort a solid piece of form, THIS YEARS LOVE (nap) is preferred. Sense Of Reason is second pick.

This Years Love

Jockey: Joanna Mason Trainer: Michael & David Easterby Age/Wt: 4/9-9 F: 9100-2 OR: 64

8 tips

5/2

Comment: Best form on good/firmer; has gained all wins at Beverley and posted a solid effort (split subsequent winners) there on seasonal debut; ran well here last July and warrants respect off unaltered mark.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/05/25	Beverley / Handicap / F	6	2 / 5	18/5	64
25/10/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	5	14 / 14	33/1	65
20/09/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	5	11 / 12	8/1	65
31/08/24	Beverley / Handicap / F	6	1 / 9	7/1	62
10/08/24	Haydock / Handicap / F	5	9 / 10	11/1	62
19/07/24	Pontefract / Handicap / F	6	2 / 9	3/1	60

Evelyns Phoenix

Jockey: D Allan Trainer: Tim Easterby Age/Wt: 4/9-7 F: 107-05 OR: 62

1 tip

10/3

Comment: Three-time winner, most recently off this mark at Ripon (1m2f) last August; inconsistent since but ran respectably at Redcar (1m) last time; nicely handicapped and one to consider.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/05/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	5 / 11	17/2	63
13/05/25	Beverley / Handicap / F	5	12 / 12	20/1	65
18/09/24	Beverley / Handicap / F	5	7 / 10	15/2	66
28/08/24	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	10 / 11	11/4	67
11/08/24	Ripon / Handicap / F	6	1 / 7	7/2	62
05/08/24	Ripon / Handicap / F	6	4 / 8	3/1	62

Golspie

Jockey: Harry Burns Trainer: Patrick Morris Age/Wt: 5/9-7 F: 52234 OR: 62

7/2

Comment: Comes with some risk, being 0-18 since debut win; however, has consistent AW form of late and is shaping as if his turn may be near; fighting chance off current mark back on turf.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/05/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	4	4 / 13	8/1	63
11/05/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	4	3 / 9	10/1	63
22/03/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	2 / 8	15/2	63
12/03/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	5	2 / 7	4/1	63
10/02/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	5	5 / 8	14/1	64
30/12/24	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	5	4 / 10	6/1	65

Little Tiger

Jockey: K T O'Neill Trainer: William Stone Age/Wt: 5/9-4 F: 157-33 OR: 59

1 tip

Comment: Completed back-to-back wins over 1m2f at Leicester and Brighton last July/October; couple of third-place finishes at Leicester this term, running up to best latest; again has place claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Leicester / Handicap / F	6	3 / 9	4/1	58
26/04/25	Leicester / Handicap / F	6	3 / 10	7/2	58
01/11/24	Newmarket / Handicap / F	5	7 / 14	10/1	60
17/10/24	Brighton / Handicap / F	6	5 / 9	1/2	54
08/10/24	Brighton / Handicap / F	6	1 / 10	17/2	49
06/07/24	Leicester / Handicap / F	6	1 / 11	10/1	46

Sense Of Reason

Jockey: O J Orr Trainer: Charlie Fellowes Age/Wt: 4/9-2 F: 79062- OR: 57

2 tips

13/2

Comment: Six-race maiden in his first season last year but went very close at Nottingham (soft) on final start, improving for the step up to 1m2f; gelded since; possibilities kept to this trip on reappearance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/10/24	Nottingham / Handicap / F	6	2 / 6	4/1	55
01/10/24	Bath / Handicap / F	6	6 / 13	66/1	57
16/09/24	Windsor / Handicap / F	6	12 / 12	33/1	62
29/08/24	Chelmsford / Unknown / F	5	9 / 10	200/1	-
02/08/24	Southwell / Unknown / F	5	7 / 14	80/1	-
20/04/24	Newbury / Unknown / F	4	15 / 17	100/1	-

Snapcracklepop

Jockey: Rowan Scott Trainer: Gemma Tutty Age/Wt: 6/9-9 F: 2179-0 OR: 64

11/1

Comment: Three-time winner for previous yard, most recently off this mark last June; no certainty to repeat that form, having failed to beat a rival at Redcar on stable/seasonal debut.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/05/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	11 / 11	10/1	65
16/09/24	Windsor / Handicap / F	5	9 / 12	16/1	66
16/08/24	Newbury / Handicap / F	5	7 / 11	6/1	66
05/06/24	Nottingham / Handicap / F	5	1 / 9	3/1	64
15/05/24	Bath / Handicap / F	6	2 / 13	7/2	63
19/04/24	Bath / Handicap / F	6	4 / 13	11/2	65

Toronto Raptor

Jockey: Billy Garritty Trainer: Liam Bailey Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 647-05 OR: 55

20/1

Comment: Maiden who recorded his sole placed effort (runner-up off 10lb higher) at Pontefract; inconsistent otherwise but the return to this venue may have positive effect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/05/25	Carlisle / Handicap / F	6	5 / 11	33/1	57
24/04/25	Beverley / Handicap / F	6	10 / 11	33/1	60
05/10/24	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	7 / 12	11/2	62
12/09/24	Epsom / Handicap / F	6	4 / 7	9/1	64
14/08/24	Ffos Las / Handicap / F	6	6 / 10	11/2	65
09/07/24	Pontefract / Handicap / F	5	2 / 7	12/1	65

Encircle

Jockey: Kaiya Fraser Trainer: Rebecca Menzies Age/Wt: 4/9-5 F: 2-767 OR: 60

28/1

Comment: Four-race maiden who has been campaigned on AW, failing to back up debut effort (sole start for the Crisfords); chance depends on whether the switch to turf sparks a resurgence.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/05/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	5	7 / 8	50/1	65
10/01/25	Newcastle / Unknown / F	5	6 / 9	150/1	-
02/01/25	Newcastle / Unknown / F	5	7 / 11	40/1	-
26/01/24	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	5	2 / 8	4/1	-

Little Tiger

Jockey: K T O'Neill Trainer: William Stone Age/Wt: 5/9-4 F: 157-33 OR: 59

1 tip

Comment: Completed back-to-back wins over 1m2f at Leicester and Brighton last July/October; couple of third-place finishes at Leicester this term, running up to best latest; again has place claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Leicester / Handicap / F	6	3 / 9	4/1	58
26/04/25	Leicester / Handicap / F	6	3 / 10	7/2	58
01/11/24	Newmarket / Handicap / F	5	7 / 14	10/1	60
17/10/24	Brighton / Handicap / F	6	5 / 9	1/2	54
08/10/24	Brighton / Handicap / F	6	1 / 10	17/2	49
06/07/24	Leicester / Handicap / F	6	1 / 11	10/1	46

Young Fire

Jockey: Mark Winn Trainer: David O'Meara Age/Wt: 10/9-3 F: 977720 OR: 58

1 tip

Comment: Hindered by wide trip last time and is perhaps better judged on second-place finish at Ayr (1m2f) earlier in May; this veteran is a stone below last winning mark and difficult to dismiss.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	11 / 13	4/1	59
01/05/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	2 / 8	5/1	60
29/03/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	5	7 / 18	14/1	62
18/03/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	7 / 9	22/1	64
10/02/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	5	7 / 8	33/1	67
21/01/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	9 / 9	50/1	69

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Pontefract

20:20

Runners: 9 Distance: 6f HCap Handicap Going: GD(GD/SF PL)

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: With a combined record of 5-6 over C&D, KEEP WARM and Sir Maxi are particularly interesting returned to this scenario.

Admiral D

Jockey: O J Orr Trainer: Richard Fahey Age/Wt: 6/10-0 F: 794-06 OR: 73

1 tip

9/2

Comment: Has a poor strike-rate since 2022 and isn't particularly solid on 2025 efforts; however, drops in grade off a reduced mark and can't be dismissed; very similar type to Illusionist.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	4	6 / 8	11/1	75
24/01/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	4	10 / 12	14/1	77
28/12/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	4	4 / 11	9/1	78
14/12/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	3	9 / 14	22/1	80
09/11/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	2	7 / 15	16/1	81
18/10/24	Haydock / Handicap / F	3	2 / 8	15/2	81

Willolarupi

Jockey: Zak Wheatley Trainer: Declan Carroll Age/Wt: 4/9-12 F: 15-621 OR: 71

4 tips

9/2

Comment: Steadily back to form this season, winning off 5lb lower at Redcar (good to firm) most recently, taking record over 6f to 2-5; remains less exposed at this trip than shorter; respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/05/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	5	1 / 8	4/1	66
27/04/25	Wetherby / Handicap / F	5	2 / 10	13/2	67
14/04/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	5	6 / 10	14/1	68
16/11/24	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	5	5 / 11	7/1	68
04/11/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	1 / 11	6/1	64
21/10/24	Pontefract / Handicap / F	4	3 / 10	11/2	65

Minnesota Lad

Jockey: T Eaves Trainer: Ivan Furtado Age/Wt: 5/9-12 F: 2-65502 OR: 71

2 tips

5/1

Comment: Acts on any ground; has a modest strike-rate but shaped encouragingly at Lingfield (6f) most recently, finishing well for close second; gained sole handicap success off 1lb higher; possibilities.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/05/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	5	2 / 5	3/1	71
16/05/25	York / Handicap / F	4	17 / 22	33/1	73
24/04/25	Beverley / Handicap / F	4	5 / 13	13/2	74
11/03/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	5	5 / 8	2/1	75
24/01/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	4	6 / 12	13/2	76
21/12/24	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	5	2 / 7	15/2	74

Danzan

Jockey: D Allan Trainer: Tim Easterby Age/Wt: 10/9-10 F: 25-50 OR: 69

1 tip

5/1

Comment: Won the Ayr Bronze Cup in 2022 and placed in same race last season; well held in big field at York last time; this veteran drops in class but is on a two-year losing spell.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/05/25	York / Handicap / F	4	16 / 20	8/1	71
17/04/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	4	5 / 13	16/1	72
25/10/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	4	5 / 9	11/1	73
11/10/24	York / Handicap / F	4	2 / 18	12/1	72
01/10/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	4	3 / 6	6/1	72
20/09/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	2	3 / 24	22/1	72

Sir Maxi

Jockey: P J McDonald Trainer: Sam England Age/Wt: 7/9-4 F: 212B73 OR: 63

1 tip

5/1

Comment: Successful twice on AW this year and placed at Carlisle most recently; has form figures of 1121 over this C&D, the most recent performance off 4lb higher in October 2023; shortlisted.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/05/25	Carlisle / Handicap / F	5	3 / 8	5/1	64
12/05/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	5	7 / 10	25/1	65
18/04/25	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	6	B / 13	13/2	65
29/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	2 / 10	15/2	63
13/03/25	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	6	1 / 10	2/1	59
06/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	2 / 8	11/2	59

Keep Warm

Jockey: Billy Garritty Trainer: Michael & David Easterby Age/Wt: 4/9-11 F: 873-8 OR: 70

2 tips

15/2

Comment: Placed several times over 7f/1m; he's 2-2 in 6f handicaps, both wins at Pontefract (good/good to soft) in July 2023; interesting belatedly returned to this scenario with Ayr reappearance under his belt.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/04/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	5	8 / 12	11/1	71
05/11/24	Redcar / Handicap / F	5	3 / 9	12/1	72
19/10/24	Catterick / Handicap / F	4	7 / 9	16/1	73
26/08/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	5	8 / 11	15/2	74
12/07/24	York / Handicap / F	4	2 / 9	17/2	74
06/06/24	Hamilton / Handicap / F	4	6 / 8	13/2	74

One Night Thunder

Jockey: Joanna Mason Trainer: Gemma Tutty Age/Wt: 5/10-2 F: 0/0-80 OR: 75

9/1

Comment: Record of 0-8 since debut success (7f) and failed to beat a rival in big field at York most recently; chance depends on how well he responds to this drop in distance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/05/25	York / Handicap / F	4	22 / 22	25/1	80
02/05/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	4	8 / 8	15/2	84
23/03/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	2	10 / 20	22/1	88
15/11/23	Newcastle / Handicap / F	3	12 / 12	18/1	89
04/11/23	Newmarket / Handicap / F	3	4 / 14	66/1	90
19/06/23	Lingfield / Handicap / F	3	5 / 6	14/1	93

Illusionist

Jockey: Oliver Stammers Trainer: Grant Tuer Age/Wt: 8/10-2 F: 150-86 OR: 75

1 tip

Comment: Return to this trip looks a plus judged on his 5f efforts this term; has a poor strike-rate over the last three years but he's on an attractive mark and this is a drop in class; not ruled out.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/05/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	4	6 / 7	11/1	76
27/04/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	4	8 / 13	28/1	77
06/06/24	Hamilton / Handicap / F	2	11 / 11	22/1	81
04/05/24	Thirsk / Handicap / F	4	5 / 15	11/4	81
28/04/24	Wetherby / Handicap / F	4	1 / 6	1/1	77
18/04/24	Ripon / Handicap / F	4	2 / 13	3/1	73

Speeding Bullet

Jockey: D Nolan Trainer: Paul Midgley Age/Wt: 4/9-8 F: 858-70 OR: 67

33/1

Comment: 7f winner as a 2yo; generally regressive since, latterly for new yard; drops back to 6f for first time since debut and is best watched unless the market speaks favourably.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/05/25	Beverley / Handicap / F	5	10 / 12	25/1	69
23/04/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	5	7 / 9	18/1	71
23/10/24	Kempton / Handicap / F	5	8 / 9	4/1	73
12/09/24	Epsom / Handicap / F	5	5 / 9	4/1	75
14/08/24	Kempton / Handicap / F	4	8 / 11	14/1	79
21/06/24	Newmarket (July) / Handicap / F	3	6 / 6	7/1	82

Illusionist

Jockey: Oliver Stammers Trainer: Grant Tuer Age/Wt: 8/10-2 F: 150-86 OR: 75

1 tip

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/05/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	4	6 / 7	11/1	76
27/04/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	4	8 / 13	28/1	77
06/06/24	Hamilton / Handicap / F	2	11 / 11	22/1	81
04/05/24	Thirsk / Handicap / F	4	5 / 15	11/4	81
28/04/24	Wetherby / Handicap / F	4	1 / 6	1/1	77
18/04/24	Ripon / Handicap / F	4	2 / 13	3/1	73

Larchill Lass

Jockey: S H James Trainer: Michael & David Easterby Age/Wt: 3/8-12 F: 65204 OR: 65

2 tips

Comment: Quite an exposed 3yo, as record of just 1-15 reflects; beaten favourite in a seller three starts ago and below-par fourth in handicap latest; first-time hood needs to make a difference.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	5	4 / 7	14/1	67
28/05/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	4	10 / 14	16/1	68
13/05/25	Beverley / Unknown / F	6	2 / 7	5/4	72
05/05/25	Beverley / Handicap / F	5	5 / 11	8/1	72
17/04/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	4	6 / 9	28/1	74
21/10/24	Pontefract / Handicap / F	5	6 / 9	15/2	75

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Pontefract

20:50

Runners: 10 Distance: 6f HCap Handicap Going: GD(GD/SF PL)

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Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: With a combined record of 5-7 at Pontefract, the most interesting contenders are PROFITEER, Loving Apprentice and May Blossom.

Profiteer

Jockey: D Allan Trainer: Tim Easterby Age/Wt: 4/9-6 F: 15-854 OR: 65

5 tips

3/1

Comment: Two from two at Pontefract, both wins over 5f on soft ground last October; ran encouragingly, amid traffic issues, over 6f at Redcar (good to firm) most recently; respected returned to this track.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/05/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	5	4 / 8	5/1	65
09/05/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	5	5 / 8	15/2	66
22/04/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	5	8 / 9	7/1	67
06/11/24	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	5 / 9	5/4	67
21/10/24	Pontefract / Handicap / F	4	1 / 10	10/3	64
07/10/24	Pontefract / Handicap / F	5	1 / 12	11/2	61

The Good Biscuit

Jockey: Joanna Mason Trainer: Ruth Carr Age/Wt: 4/10-2 F: 97-467 OR: 75

4/1

Comment: Two wins for previous yard; encouraging form this term for new stable, doing well last time considering he came from a poor position and met traffic issues; possibilities dropped in grade.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	3	7 / 12	9/1	77
09/05/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	4	6 / 10	4/1	78
17/04/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	4	4 / 13	7/1	79
25/10/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	4	7 / 8	7/1	80
03/10/24	Salisbury / Handicap / F	4	9 / 13	14/1	81
19/06/24	Ripon / Handicap / F	4	2 / 8	5/2	79

May Blossom

Jockey: Ryan Sexton Trainer: Julie Camacho Age/Wt: 6/10-0 F: 04-767 OR: 73

1 tip

11/2

Comment: Steadily finding her form this season, not disgraced in big field at York most recently; she's 2-4 at Pontefract and returns to this course off 3lb below last winning mark; one to consider.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/05/25	York / Handicap / F	4	7 / 20	25/1	75
19/05/25	Carlisle / Handicap / F	4	6 / 10	28/1	77
26/04/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	4	7 / 8	22/1	78
21/10/24	Pontefract / Handicap / F	2	4 / 6	14/1	80
22/09/24	Hamilton / Handicap / F	4	10 / 10	12/1	81
07/09/24	Thirsk / Handicap / F	3	6 / 7	22/1	82

Loving Apprentice

Jockey: Callum Rodriguez Trainer: Ed Dunlop Age/Wt: 3/9-6 F: 7221-6 OR: 73

2 tips

11/2

Comment: Recorded a clearcut success in C&D maiden (soft) on final 2yo start; may still have more to offer and looks interesting back here with Newcastle reappearance (7f) under her belt.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	4	6 / 12	40/1	74
21/10/24	Pontefract / Unknown / F	5	1 / 8	5/6	69
28/09/24	Chelmsford / Unknown / F	5	2 / 13	28/1	-
10/09/24	Lingfield / Unknown / F	5	2 / 12	12/1	-
25/08/24	Yarmouth / Unknown / F	4	7 / 13	33/1	-

Fierce

Jockey: D Nolan Trainer: Paul Midgley Age/Wt: 5/9-10 F: 87-244 OR: 69

4 tips

13/2

Comment: Couple of sprint wins (turf/AW) for previous stable; has form figures of 244 (over 5f) this season for new yard, close fourth at Beverley most recently; solid chance off 1lb lower returned to 6f.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/05/25	Beverley / Handicap / F	5	4 / 9	4/1	70
24/04/25	Beverley / Handicap / F	4	4 / 13	14/1	71
22/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	2 / 11	14/1	70
15/10/24	Leicester / Unknown / F	4	7 / 9	14/1	71
06/09/24	Kempton / Handicap / F	5	8 / 8	5/1	71
22/08/24	Lingfield / Handicap / F	6	1 / 10	4/1	66

Mister Sky Blue

Jockey: Rowan Scott Trainer: Gemma Tutty Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 85-315 OR: 60

1 tip

10/1

Comment: Below-par favourite over 7f last time; in good form over 6f otherwise this term, running well at Pontefract then winning at Hamilton; this 3yo may resume progress back down in distance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/05/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	5 / 10	9/4	60
04/05/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	6	1 / 6	7/4	57
14/04/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	6	3 / 12	14/1	57
15/10/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	5 / 12	14/1	59
28/09/24	Ripon / Unknown / F	5	8 / 9	40/1	-
24/08/24	Redcar / Unknown / F	5	6 / 10	8/1	-

Alreet Cha

Jockey: William Pyle Trainer: Craig Lidster Age/Wt: 4/9-7 F: -86738 OR: 66

11/1

Comment: Campaigned mostly on AW and over longer trips; inconsistent since her sole win and has enough to prove in this scenario on return from three-month layoff.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/03/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	5	8 / 12	9/1	67
04/03/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	5	3 / 12	11/1	67
12/02/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	5	7 / 9	12/1	69
21/01/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	6 / 10	14/1	70
08/01/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	4	8 / 10	9/1	71
03/12/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	2 / 9	13/2	70

Biplane

Jockey: P Mulrennan Trainer: John Wainwright Age/Wt: 7/9-10 F: 84688 OR: 69

14/1

Comment: Latest spell on AW featured a success; effective on turf but ran poorly (always behind, finished last) returned to this sphere last time; yet to defy a mark this high and can be opposed.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/05/25	Carlisle / Handicap / F	5	8 / 8	10/1	70
18/04/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	2	8 / 14	100/1	79
08/04/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	5	6 / 11	15/2	70
04/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	4 / 8	16/1	71
15/02/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	4	8 / 10	10/1	71
06/02/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	5	2 / 8	9/5	69

Late Arrival

Jockey: Lewis Chalkley Trainer: Michael & David Easterby Age/Wt: 8/9-13 F: 710-69 OR: 72

22/1

Comment: Scored three times off lower marks, including over C&D, last year; however, the 8yo has failed to show his form in two runs this term and is best watched unless the market speaks positively.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/05/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	4	9 / 10	33/1	74
22/04/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	5	6 / 9	18/1	75
08/09/24	York / Handicap / F	4	10 / 18	33/1	75
26/08/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	5	1 / 10	4/1	69
07/08/24	Pontefract / Handicap / F	4	7 / 11	17/2	70
19/07/24	Pontefract / Handicap / F	5	4 / 9	10/3	70

I Need Your Love

Jockey: Billy Garritty Trainer: Michael & David Easterby Age/Wt: 3/9-3 F: 4133-9 OR: 70

28/1

Comment: Consistent spell last season featured a Redcar success; form dipped sharply (tailed-off last, something possibly amiss) over C&D in sole run this term; the betting may prove best guide.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/04/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	3	9 / 9	9/1	70
09/11/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	4	3 / 8	15/2	69
16/10/24	Nottingham / Handicap / F	4	3 / 6	11/2	70
25/09/24	Redcar / Handicap / F	5	1 / 11	11/2	67
11/09/24	Carlisle / Handicap / F	5	4 / 8	15/2	69
18/06/24	Beverley / Unknown / F	4	3 / 7	5/1	-

Red Mirage

Jockey: Jason Hart Trainer: John & Sean Quinn Age/Wt: 7/10-1 F: 538-5 OR: 74

Comment: 6f winner on debut a long time ago; campaigned mostly over 7f since but shapes as if this drop back in trip won't be an issue; poor strike-rate in the last three years but is on a handy mark.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/04/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	5	5 / 12	13/2	74
05/11/24	Redcar / Handicap / F	5	8 / 9	7/1	76
19/10/24	Catterick / Handicap / F	4	3 / 9	15/2	77
01/10/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	4	5 / 6	11/2	78
12/09/24	Epsom / Handicap / F	4	4 / 12	13/2	79
14/06/24	Chester / Handicap / F	4	3 / 8	10/3	80

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