Pontefract

13:50

Runners: 5 Distance: 1m 2f Stakes

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: The Roger Varian-trained MUNSIF impressed on his debut at Nottingham three weeks ago and is taken to make it 2-2.

Action Pact

Jockey: J Garritty Trainer: Michael & David Easterby Age/Wt: 4/10-2 F: -

Comment: 4,500gns foal; by Golden Horn; first foal; dam US 1m/8.5f winner (including minor stakes), half-sister to US 1m/1m1f stakes winner out of US 1m stakes winner; market check advised on belated debut but may be best watched.

Munsif

Jockey: Jim Crowley Trainer: Roger Varian Age/Wt: 3/9-6 F: 1

13 tips

Comment: His dam is a half-sister to Taghrooda, who won the Oaks and King George in these colours; comfortable winner when even-money favourite on debut at Nottingham (1m2f, good) three weeks ago and should be tough to beat today.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
09/04/25	Nottingham / Unknown / F		5	1 / 7	1/1	-

Dynamo George

Jockey: Sean Kirrane Trainer: Tim Easterby Age/Wt: 3/8-13

Comment: 14,000gns foal, £42,000 yearling; 11th foal; Cracksman half-brother to five winners including Panstarr (1m1f-1m2f including Listed), Highest Level (7f AW; RPR 96) and Princesse Mathilde (1m2f/1m3f; 92); dam 6f 2yo winner (89); faces tough debut task against Munsif but not ruled out each-way.

Rolling Luck

Jockey: Ben Sanderson Trainer: S. P. C. Woods Age/Wt: 3/8-13 F: 0-

Comment: It's very early days for this 120,000gns yearling, whose dam was a 1m4f Group 2 winner, and he's been gelded since his sole run at Lingfield (1m, AW) last November; one to watch in the betting but he was tailed off at 100-1 and a dramatic transformation is required.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
13/11/24	Lingfield / Unknown / F		5	10 / 10	100/1	-

Jeanne Baret

Jockey: J Fanning Trainer: Charlie Johnston Age/Wt: 3/8-8

Comment: Ninth foal; Sea The Moon half-sister to seven winners for these connections notably Galapiat (1m4f; RPR 109) and Madame Ambassador (8.5f-1m4f; 103); dam German 1m2f Group 1 winner for connections; Munsif sets a lofty standard on debut but she's bred to have a bright future.

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Pontefract

14:22

Runners: 7 Distance: 5f Stakes

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: A chance is taken on STAR MATERIAL who was noticeably short in the betting when shaping with promise at Musselburgh.

Champion Island

Jockey: A Mullen Trainer: Charlie Johnston Age/Wt: 2/9-7

2 tips

Comment: 45,000euros yearling; tenth foal; half-brother to five winners including Shamshon (5f-6f; RPR 109), Boerhan (7f/1m; 102) and Shajjy (5.5f-7.5f; 96); dam 7f/1m winner (99) and half-sister to 6f 2yo Group 1 winner Millisle; nice pedigree and likely a strong contender should the market bode well.

Dandy's Rocket

Jockey: Alistair Rawlinson Trainer: Michael Appleby Age/Wt: 2/9-7

Comment: 12,000gns yearling; by smart sprinter Dandy Man; first foal; dam 1m winner (RPR 82) out of Listed-placed 5f/6f winning half-sister to useful 6f/7f winner Clitheroe; still early days for the yard's 2yos but needs checking in the betting.

Send The Navy

Jockey: Jason Hart Trainer: Gay Kelleway Age/Wt: 2/9-7

1 tip

Comment: 3,500euros yearling; fifth foal; half-brother to 7f 2yo winner Bella Wella (RPR 64); dam 1m4f turf/1m5f AW winner (71), closely related to prolific 5f-1m winner Point North; trainer 1-68 with 2yos on turf the last five seasons.

Solar Cooper

Jockey: Ben Robinson Trainer: Brian Ellison Age/Wt: 2/9-7

Comment: By the speedy Harry Angel; 10,000gns foal, £30,000 yearling; fifth foal; dam French 1m4f (Listed) and 12.5f winner (RPR 106), sister to 14.7f winner Tauranga; pedigree a mix of speed and stamina; market can guide.

Sporting Light

Jockey: O J Orr Trainer: Richard Fahey Age/Wt: 2/9-7

Comment: 40,000euros yearling; fifth foal; by Calyx; dam unraced half-sister to 7f 2yo/useful 2m hurdle winner Blue Lemons out of close relative of 1m4f Group 2 winner Time On; top yard so market confidence should be heeded.

Star Material

Jockey: Connor Beasley Trainer: Adrian Keatley Age/Wt: 2/9-7 F: 6

1 tip

Comment: 100,000euros yearling; had a wide trip at Musselburgh when showing ability, despite being well beaten, behind promising Dickensian who contests today's opener at Ascot; went off at only 7-2 and better drawn this time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Musselburgh / Unknown / F		2	6 / 7	7/2	-

Argentine Tango

Jockey: D Allan Trainer: Tim Easterby Age/Wt: 2/9-2 F: 2

8 tips

Comment: Unseated her rider before the start at Beverley (5f, good; 33-1) but still ran well behind the winner who was making it 2-2; having experience should count for a lot here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
16/04/25	Beverley / Unknown / F		5	2 / 12	33/1	-

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Pontefract

14:57

Runners: 10 Distance: 5f HCap Handicap

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 4 PLACES

Verdict: The early skirmishes may be decisive but, in the hope they overdo things up front, REIGNING PROFIT is selected to finish best of all.

Lethal Nymph

Jockey: P J McDonald Trainer: Paul Midgley Age/Wt: 6/9-11 F: 230-63 OR: 80

Comment: No win since 2022 but he's capable at this level and comes here on the back of a good front-running third of 13 at Newcastle three weeks ago (6f, AW); new cheekpieces may help but the widest draw won't.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/04/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	3	3 / 13	12/1	80
12/03/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	3	6 / 9	22/1	83
13/07/24	Ascot / Handicap / F	2	15 / 17	12/1	84
30/06/24	Curragh / Handicap / F	-	3 / 16	5/1	84
16/06/24	Thirsk / Handicap / F	2	2 / 16	9/1	82
01/06/24	Epsom / Handicap / F	2	8 / 14	9/1	86

Wen Moon

Jockey: A Mullen Trainer: Ben Haslam Age/Wt: 5/9-10 F: 0933-8 OR: 79

Comment: Course winner (6f) who ended 2024 with a couple of good thirds on soft ground; not a lot went right for him over C&D on his return to action three weeks ago and that run can be safely ignored; capable of making an impact off this mark but others might prove better suited by the drying ground.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/04/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	2	8 / 10	13/2	80
19/10/24	Catterick / Handicap / F	2	3 / 10	7/2	80
11/10/24	York / Handicap / F	3	3 / 17	5/1	80
31/08/24	Chester / Handicap / F	3	9 / 10	4/1	82
21/08/24	York / Handicap / F	2	11 / 22	20/1	84
19/07/24	Pontefract / Handicap / F	3	3 / 8	10/3	84

Cloud King

Jockey: Jason Hart Trainer: Robert Cowell Age/Wt: 4/9-9 F: 075-7 OR: 78

5 tips

Comment: Threatened to be a bit better than this level on occasions last season, looking good when winning at Haydock last July (5f, good); disappointing at Southwell on his return to action last month but the run may have been needed after six months off; the fitting of cheekpieces could sharpen him up too and he's high on the list.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/03/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	4	7 / 9	5/2	80
21/09/24	Chester / Handicap / F	3	5 / 10	20/1	81
08/09/24	York / Handicap / F	3	7 / 13	10/1	82
01/08/24	Goodwood / Handicap / F	3	14 / 16	18/1	83
06/07/24	Haydock / Handicap / F	4	1 / 7	17/2	76
01/07/24	Windsor / Handicap / F	5	4 / 6	7/2	76

Night On Earth

Jockey: D C Costello Trainer: Ian Williams Age/Wt: 7/9-9 F: 4-639 OR: 78

Comment: Drawn wide when not at his best at Wolverhampton when last seen in February; 3lb lower than for his last win and his early pace should be advantageous around a track that lends itself to racing prominently; respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/02/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	3	9 / 9	28/1	79
02/02/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	4	3 / 8	10/3	79
18/01/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	4	6 / 7	5/2	80
31/12/24	Lingfield / Handicap / F	2	4 / 8	33/1	81
10/12/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	2	7 / 9	33/1	83
23/11/24	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	4	5 / 10	15/2	84

Hedge Fund

Jockey: Alistair Rawlinson Trainer: Michael Appleby Age/Wt: 4/9-9 F: 67244- OR: 78

2 tips

Comment: Won two sprint nurseries as a 2yo; bright start to 2024 but he struggled in midsummer and wasn't able to exploit a reduced mark in the autumn; sold out of the Muir/Grassick stable for 48,000gns in October; well drawn to attack and he's a player on his stable debut.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/10/24	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	4	4 / 11	18/1	80
08/10/24	Leicester / Handicap / F	4	4 / 8	6/1	80
27/09/24	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	4	2 / 8	11/1	80
29/08/24	Carlisle / Handicap / F	4	7 / 8	15/2	82
03/08/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	4	6 / 8	6/1	85
12/07/24	Newmarket (July) / Handicap / F	3	6 / 9	13/2	88

Arecibo

Jockey: Zak Wheatley Trainer: Declan Carroll Age/Wt: 10/9-7 F: 200-88 OR: 76

Comment: Veteran who has bundles of ability but is without a win since May 2021; yet to find his best this year and others appeal more for win purposes.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	4	8 / 12	12/1	78
13/04/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	4	8 / 14	11/1	78
22/10/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	3	14 / 14	14/1	79
15/09/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	3	10 / 11	11/1	80
06/09/24	Haydock / Handicap / F	4	2 / 13	11/1	78
18/08/24	Pontefract / Handicap / F	2	4 / 7	10/1	79

Ingleby Archie

Jockey: Harrison Shaw Trainer: Adrian Nicholls Age/Wt: 4/9-3 F: 1158-2 OR: 72

2 tips

Comment: Front-runner who made all in 5f handicaps at Redcar (good to firm) and Thirsk (good to soft) last summer; shaped well on his return to action at Thirsk 18 days ago (6f, good); key player back at 5f and from stall 1.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	5	2 / 10	11/2	71
26/08/24	Ripon / Handicap / F	5	8 / 10	11/1	73
03/08/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	5	5 / 9	4/1	73
17/07/24	Thirsk / Handicap / F	5	1 / 8	4/1	69
21/06/24	Redcar / Handicap / F	5	1 / 10	10/1	66
18/04/24	Ripon / Handicap / F	4	7 / 7	6/1	71

Cash In

Jockey: D Allan Trainer: Tim Easterby Age/Wt: 4/9-3 F: 8851-6 OR: 72

Comment: He didn't have to improve on his turf form to make a winning AW debut at Newcastle in November (first run at 5f); unexposed at the trip but down the field on his return and he looks on a tough mark.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	5	6 / 9	12/1	72
08/11/24	Newcastle / Unknown / F	5	1 / 4	11/10	64
19/10/24	Catterick / Unknown / F	5	5 / 6	9/4	67
07/10/24	Pontefract / Handicap / F	5	8 / 10	50/1	70
19/06/24	Ripon / Handicap / F	4	8 / 8	9/2	72
05/06/24	Ripon / Unknown / F	5	2 / 8	50/1	-

Reigning Profit

Jockey: J P Sullivan Trainer: Ruth Carr Age/Wt: 6/9-2 F: 0-5323 OR: 71

4 tips

Comment: On a competitive mark and he missed out narrowly over C&D 16 days ago, racing wide and just failing to claw back the winner; beaten favourite at Wolverhampton nine days ago but still ran creditably; 1lb higher today but holds each-way claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/04/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	5	3 / 7	6/4	70
14/04/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	5	2 / 10	9/2	70
27/03/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	4	3 / 8	9/2	71
04/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	4	5 / 8	20/1	73
05/10/24	Redcar / Handicap / F	4	10 / 11	18/1	75
08/09/24	York / Handicap / F	4	12 / 18	40/1	76

Fenlander

Jockey: Cam Hardie Trainer: Pam Sly Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 3/69-5 OR: 67

1 tip

Comment: Lightly-raced maiden; raced only at 6f to date but he has plenty of speed and this drop in trip looks a good move; can build on his Catterick return earlier in the month and still open to a bit of improvement.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/04/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	5	5 / 11	9/1	68
17/05/24	Newmarket / Handicap / F	5	9 / 12	17/2	72
18/04/24	Ripon / Handicap / F	4	6 / 7	10/11	74
16/10/23	Yarmouth / Unknown / F	4	3 / 9	12/1	-
11/08/23	Newmarket (July) / Unknown / F	4	5 / 14	12/1	-
13/07/23	Doncaster / Unknown / F	5	6 / 12	14/1	-

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Pontefract

15:32

Runners: 7 Distance: 1m 2f HCap Handicap

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 4 PLACES

Verdict: Although Prince Achille shaped well last time preference is for IT'S A LOVE THING, who was a good second back on turf two weeks ago.

Molinari

Jockey: D Nolan Trainer: Martin Todhunter Age/Wt: 8/9-9 F: 2311-2 OR: 74

2 tips

Comment: Won his last two races on the AW last year (1m2f/1m4f) and fair return to action when 4l second at Newcastle three weeks ago (1m2f); just as effective on turf (good second over C&D last September) and handles fast ground; a possible but may find others better treated.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/04/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	4	2 / 7	5/1	74
08/11/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	1 / 10	3/1	68
28/10/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	1 / 6	11/4	64
19/10/24	Catterick / Handicap / F	5	3 / 10	12/1	65
19/09/24	Pontefract / Handicap / F	6	2 / 10	15/2	64
29/08/24	Carlisle / Handicap / F	5	7 / 9	12/1	66

Show Biz Kid

Jockey: Sean Kirrane Trainer: Julia & Shelley Birkett Age/Wt: 4/9-7 F: 49-231 OR: 72

5 tips

Comment: Two decent AW runs in February and off the mark at Yarmouth last time (1m2f, good; fourth has won since); only 2lb higher, stiffer track should suit and an interesting contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	Yarmouth / Handicap / F	5	1 / 8	10/1	70
24/02/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	5	3 / 9	22/1	71
08/02/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	5	2 / 10	33/1	70
29/12/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	4	9 / 10	66/1	72
11/11/24	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	5	4 / 6	7/1	75
19/10/24	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	5	6 / 7	1/1	76

It's A Love Thing

Jockey: O J Orr Trainer: Sam England Age/Wt: 7/9-6 F: 831122 OR: 71

2 tips

Comment: Won twice on the AW in March (1m2f, 9.5f) and sound run back on turf when runner-up at Musselburgh earlier this month (1m4f, good); should go well again.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	4	2 / 13	14/1	70
27/03/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	5	2 / 6	13/8	68
22/03/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	1 / 8	11/2	64
06/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	1 / 7	5/2	61
14/02/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	3 / 12	2/1	61
07/01/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	5	8 / 8	20/1	64

Prince Achille

Jockey: J Garritty Trainer: Jedd O'Keeffe Age/Wt: 6/9-4 F: 2216-2 OR: 69

2 tips

Comment: Hasn't the best of strike-rates on turf; sound reappearance run when second at Beverley (1m4f, good), keeping on well after meeting trouble in running; just as effective over stiff 1m2f; one with a chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/04/25	Beverley / Handicap / F	5	2 / 7	11/1	67
03/12/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	6 / 11	6/1	68
23/11/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	1 / 11	13/2	65
08/11/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	2 / 10	12/1	65
29/10/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	2 / 9	4/1	65
29/09/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	4 / 8	10/1	66

Eeetee

Jockey: D C Costello Trainer: John Wainwright Age/Wt: 7/9-1 F: 44565- OR: 66

1 tip

Comment: Won four times at up to 1m2f for David O'Meara, latest at Redcar in May 2023 (1m2f, good to firm); yet to win for current yard, but several good runs last term and is well handicapped at present (15lb lower than last winning mark); lacks a recent run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/11/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	5 / 10	33/1	69
10/10/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	5	6 / 12	11/2	70
25/09/24	Redcar / Handicap / F	4	5 / 10	5/1	72
17/09/24	Redcar / Handicap / F	4	4 / 8	7/1	72
27/08/24	Ripon / Handicap / F	5	4 / 8	9/1	73
17/08/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	4	6 / 8	10/1	75

Highwaygrey

Jockey: D Allan Trainer: Tim Easterby Age/Wt: 9/9-0 F: 3758-6 OR: 65

2 tips

Comment: Has won five times over C&D (good/good to firm), the latest off this mark in July last year; should be all the better for reappearance run at Redcar; stable going well; chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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
25/09/24	Redcar / Handicap / F	4	3 / 10	12/1	73
17/09/24	Redcar / Handicap / F	4	5 / 8	20/1	73

Dandy's Angel

Jockey: Tom Kiely-Marshall Trainer: John Wainwright Age/Wt: 8/8-11 F: 1119-0 OR: 62

Comment: Landed a hat-trick of wins on soft/heavy ground last September/October; has won on fast ground but well beaten on reappearance and perhaps best watched this time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/04/25	Beverley / Handicap / F	5	11 / 11	50/1	64
10/10/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	9 / 10	8/1	63
05/10/24	Redcar / Handicap / F	5	1 / 14	6/1	59
30/09/24	Hamilton / Handicap / F	6	1 / 7	5/2	52
27/09/24	Haydock / Handicap / F	5	1 / 6	15/2	53
24/09/24	Beverley / Handicap / F	6	4 / 11	5/1	53

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Pontefract

16:05

Runners: 8 Distance: 1m HCap Handicap

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 4 PLACES

Verdict: Preference is for SUPERPOSITION, who impressed in an AW maiden last month and whose trainer Ed Dunlop has a good record here.

On The River

Jockey: J Fanning Trainer: Harriet Bethell Age/Wt: 6/9-9 F: 0113-2 OR: 85

Comment: Four wins last year (all on slow ground, including over C&D) and a close second in this race (soft); unlikely to have his preferred slow surface today but the going was good (good to firm in places) when he reappeared with a close second at Ripon (1m) a fortnight ago; respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/04/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	4	2 / 8	10/3	85
01/11/24	Newmarket / Handicap / F	3	3 / 4	9/2	85
18/10/24	Haydock / Handicap / F	3	1 / 8	11/5	80
11/10/24	York / Handicap / F	4	1 / 18	11/2	80
19/09/24	Pontefract / Handicap / F	4	10 / 12	16/1	81
26/08/24	Ripon / Handicap / F	2	4 / 10	7/1	82

Theme Park

Jockey: Faye McManoman Trainer: Nigel Tinkler Age/Wt: 5/9-8 F: 819-0 OR: 84

Comment: Well beaten on this month's reappearance but the same happened last season before a good run at York next time; won in good style over C&D (good to firm) last September on sole previous course visit; possible player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/04/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	3	11 / 12	40/1	85
04/10/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	4	9 / 12	14/1	85
19/09/24	Pontefract / Handicap / F	4	1 / 12	5/1	81
24/08/24	York / Handicap / F	2	8 / 17	16/1	82
10/08/24	Haydock / Handicap / F	3	5 / 9	6/1	82
27/07/24	York / Handicap / F	4	1 / 15	9/2	78

Superposition

Jockey: P J McDonald Trainer: Ed Dunlop Age/Wt: 4/9-6 F: 4/5-1 OR: 82

6 tips

Comment: Showed promise on turf in 2023 (including on good ground) and returned from an absence to win a maiden at Southwell (1m, AW) last month, having had gelding/wind surgeries; had 3l to spare last time and this lightly raced 4yo has potential off his current mark, for a trainer who does well here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/03/25	Southwell / Unknown / F	4	1 / 12	6/1	80
26/04/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	4	5 / 7	4/1	82
20/09/23	Sandown / Unknown / F	4	4 / 10	9/1	-
28/08/23	Southwell / Unknown / F	3	3 / 8	11/10	-
11/08/23	Newmarket (July) / Unknown / F	4	5 / 11	14/1	-

Borgi

Jockey: Ben Sanderson Trainer: S. P. C. Woods Age/Wt: 6/9-4 F: 75410- OR: 80

Comment: Three AW wins at about 1m last January-July and he has a lower mark to work with on turf; hasn't had many goes on grass but he hasn't really shone on this surface; absent since last September, so a couple of things to prove.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/09/24	Kempton / Handicap / F	2	11 / 14	33/1	89
27/07/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	4	1 / 13	9/1	86
21/06/24	Newmarket (July) / Handicap / F	3	4 / 6	22/1	80
08/04/24	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	4	5 / 9	10/3	87
29/03/24	Lingfield / Handicap / F	3	7 / 12	15/2	87
05/03/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	3	1 / 10	4/1	85

Zoffandia

Jockey: Josephine Gordon Trainer: Keiran Burke Age/Wt: 4/9-3 F: 43-410 OR: 79

Comment: Won at Kempton (1m, AW) in February on handicap debut and second stable start; disappointing at Wolverhampton since (failed to settle and hung left) and it's hard to be confident on the back of that, but he shouldn't be written off after just one poor run; showed promise on turf last year.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/03/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	2	12 / 12	12/1	80
19/02/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	3	1 / 9	22/1	75
29/01/25	Kempton / Unknown / F	5	4 / 9	25/1	-
17/06/24	Carlisle / Unknown / F	5	3 / 12	9/4	-
21/05/24	Nottingham / Unknown / F	5	4 / 8	10/1	-

Westernesse

Jockey: D Nolan Trainer: David O'Meara Age/Wt: 6/9-2 F: 30-510 OR: 78

1 tip

Comment: Close third at Ripon (1m2f, good) last May and won at Newcastle (1m, AW) last month on second start back from an absence; it's possible he'll bounce back from a below-par latest run at Chelmsford (1m, AW) but that was just 12 days ago; ran well in Ireland on sole previous outing in cheekpieces.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	4	13 / 16	12/1	78
12/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	1 / 7	3/1	75
08/02/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	4	5 / 7	28/1	76
03/06/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	4	10 / 10	7/2	76
19/05/24	Ripon / Handicap / F	5	3 / 10	10/3	76
25/04/24	Beverley / Handicap / F	4	4 / 6	2/1	77

Partisan Hero

Jockey: William Pyle Trainer: David Loughnane Age/Wt: 5/9-2 F: 2-3311 OR: 78

4 tips

Comment: Improved form the last twice, making all at Kempton (1m, AW) and over this C&D (good); clearly thriving and latest 5lb rise may not stop him.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/04/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	5	1 / 7	9/4	73
26/02/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	5	1 / 8	15/8	70
28/01/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	5	3 / 9	9/5	70
18/01/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	5	3 / 11	5/2	70
19/12/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	5	2 / 12	9/2	68
13/05/24	Windsor / Handicap / F	5	2 / 7	12/1	67

Leadenhall

Jockey: D Allan Trainer: Tim Easterby Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 9664- OR: 73

3 tips

Comment: Just one win from his 16 starts and 0-8 last year, but he ran some good races last term including when a close third on his reappearance (1m, good to firm); edging down the weights and might not be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/10/24	Redcar / Handicap / F	2	4 / 10	11/2	74
24/08/24	Redcar / Handicap / F	4	6 / 9	6/1	75
08/08/24	Chepstow / Handicap / F	4	6 / 11	9/1	76
26/07/24	York / Handicap / F	4	9 / 17	7/2	77
12/07/24	York / Handicap / F	3	3 / 18	10/1	77
26/06/24	Carlisle / Handicap / F	4	10 / 17	17/2	78

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Pontefract

16:38

Runners: 8 Distance: 6f HCap Handicap

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 4 PLACES

Verdict: Wreck It Ryley can go well but KATS BOB (nap) has carried all before him since joining Ruth Carr and he can make it five in a row.

Zip It Up

Jockey: S Hitchcott Trainer: Richard Hannon Age/Wt: 4/9-11 F: 12- OR: 80

2 tips

Comment: Ran out the easy winner of a 6f novice at Kempton on her debut last September; disappointed at Lingfield on her reappearance, second of four having been weak in the market (hung right); moves into handicaps with potential and this track lends itself to her racing style; one to consider.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
22/12/24	Lingfield / Unknown / F		5	2 / 4	8/13	-
16/09/24	Kempton / Unknown / F		5	1 / 11	13/2	-

Rock Opera

Jockey: O J Orr Trainer: Richard Fahey Age/Wt: 5/9-9 F: 0320-7 OR: 78

Comment: Favourable mark on the pick of last season's best and his recent return to action at Ripon should have sharpened him up; can get going too late though and others are preferred today.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/04/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	4	7 / 13	7/1	79
18/11/24	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	4	10 / 11	12/1	79
24/10/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	4	2 / 12	9/2	79
10/10/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	4	3 / 11	9/2	79
21/09/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	2	10 / 22	12/1	81
17/08/24	Ripon / Handicap / F	2	12 / 17	12/1	81

Wreck It Ryley

Jockey: S H James Trainer: Alan Brown Age/Wt: 5/9-8 F: 1049-1 OR: 77

1 tip

Comment: Returned to action with a cosy success at Thirsk 18 days ago (visored for the first time), travelling strongly and picking up well despite a tendency to wander around a bit in the closing stages; up 6lb but he's well drawn and makes more appeal than many.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	5	1 / 9	7/2	71
02/10/24	Catterick / Handicap / F	5	9 / 11	12/1	72
21/09/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	4	4 / 11	11/1	73
08/09/24	York / Handicap / F	4	18 / 18	12/1	73
27/08/24	Ripon / Handicap / F	4	1 / 11	6/1	68
17/08/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	5	3 / 12	11/2	67

American Bay

Jockey: D Nolan Trainer: Paul Midgley Age/Wt: 4/9-8 F: 415-60 OR: 77

Comment: Didn't need to improve to win a 6f Redcar novice last September; didn't run badly on his first start for this yard at Wolverhampton last month but he was well beaten at Ripon 13 days ago when reportedly unsuited by the undulations of the track; well drawn for one that can race prominently and he's edging down the weights.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/04/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	4	13 / 13	13/2	78
24/03/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	4	6 / 9	28/1	79
12/10/24	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	4	5 / 9	9/4	80
17/09/24	Redcar / Unknown / F	5	1 / 8	30/100	80
29/08/24	Newbury / Handicap / F	4	4 / 16	8/1	81
21/06/24	Goodwood / Handicap / F	4	5 / 7	3/1	82

Another Investment

Jockey: Faye McManoman Trainer: Nigel Tinkler Age/Wt: 6/9-7 F: 33-00 OR: 76

Comment: Infrequent winner; often flattered to deceive last year and he has been well beaten at 33-1 in two 7f handicaps this time around; drawn widest back at 6f and opposable despite a potentially lenient mark.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	4	12 / 13	33/1	78
30/03/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	4	10 / 15	33/1	79
05/11/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	4	3 / 7	7/4	80
05/10/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	4	3 / 11	11/1	80
29/08/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	4	10 / 14	20/1	81
29/07/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	4	2 / 12	11/1	81

Kats Bob

Jockey: William Pyle Trainer: Ruth Carr Age/Wt: 7/9-6 F: -81111 OR: 75

8 tips

Comment: Flourished since joining Ruth Carr, winning handicaps at Newcastle (twice) and Southwell before completing his four-timer in fine style at Thirsk last week; made all on that occasion but he doesn't have to lead; unpenalised here and holds strong claims of making it 5-5 for William Pyle.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/04/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	5	1 / 9	9/2	75
28/03/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	5	1 / 8	11/2	69
07/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	1 / 6	5/2	65
20/02/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	1 / 8	9/2	63
01/01/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	8 / 12	14/1	64
10/12/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	2 / 12	3/1	62

Kodiac Thriller

Jockey: J Garritty Trainer: Mark Walford Age/Wt: 4/9-6 F: 2308- OR: 75

1 tip

Comment: Yet to win a handicap but he ran several good races in defeat for Charles Hills last year; sold for 24,000gns in October; starts out for a new stable off an interesting mark and he's one to note for market confidence.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/10/24	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	4	8 / 8	20/1	78
21/09/24	Newmarket / Handicap / F	4	11 / 11	17/2	79
29/08/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	4	3 / 12	8/1	78
19/08/24	Windsor / Handicap / F	4	2 / 12	15/2	78
04/06/24	Lingfield / Handicap / F	4	4 / 5	5/2	79
18/05/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	4	4 / 11	15/2	80

Mister Sox

Jockey: Sean Kirrane Trainer: Tim Easterby Age/Wt: 5/9-3 F: 2544-1 OR: 72

1 tip

Comment: His three wins have come at Catterick on good or slower ground, the latest a ready win on his return to action three weeks ago (6f, good); has C&D form too but some of his rivals may prove better suited by drying ground.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/04/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	5	1 / 11	7/2	67
09/11/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	4	4 / 9	4/1	68
29/10/24	Catterick / Handicap / F	5	4 / 11	9/2	68
19/10/24	Catterick / Handicap / F	4	5 / 9	9/4	68
07/10/24	Pontefract / Handicap / F	5	2 / 10	4/1	68
28/09/24	Haydock / Handicap / F	3	4 / 12	14/1	69

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Pontefract

17:10

Runners: 11 Distance: 1m HCap Handicap

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 4 PLACES

Verdict: A low-grade event can go to FIRST ENCOUNTER, who should improve for his reappearance run at Nottingham earlier this month.

Good Eye

Jockey: Tom Kiely-Marshall Trainer: Bill Turner Age/Wt: 4/9-9 F: 389 OR: 55

1 tip

Comment: Ex-Irish; 17l third over 1m2f at Dundalk in January but seemed to better that last time when 7.5l ninth of 13 on stable debut at Kempton (7f); bit to prove on handicap debut.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/04/25	Kempton / Unknown / F	5	9 / 13	150/1	-
04/04/25	Bath / Unknown / F	4	8 / 9	80/1	-
29/01/25	Dundalk / Unknown / F	-	3 / 6	12/1	-
05/01/25	Naas / Unknown / HF	-	4 / 9	18/1	-

Spring Festival

Jockey: D Nolan Trainer: David O'Meara Age/Wt: 4/9-7 F: 96864- OR: 53

1 tip

Comment: Six-race maiden; tried from 1m-1m4f since going handicapping last season, best effort when fourth of eight over 1m4f on AW on final start; unexposed and room for improvement; interesting.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/09/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	4 / 8	17/2	57
17/08/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	5	6 / 7	25/1	62
29/07/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	8 / 9	12/1	64
17/07/24	Thirsk / Unknown / F	5	6 / 9	100/1	-
05/07/24	Haydock / Unknown / F	4	9 / 9	66/1	-
11/06/24	Wetherby / Unknown / F	5	11 / 16	50/1	-

Odd Socks Havana

Jockey: D Allan Trainer: Seb Spencer Age/Wt: 7/9-5 F: 26627 OR: 51

Comment: Probably better on the AW but won on turf for David O'Meara in July 2021 (6f, good); good second over 1m at Newcastle two runs back and not beaten far when seventh of 13 at Thirsk last week (7f, good to firm).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/04/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	6	7 / 13	25/1	51
10/04/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	2 / 9	9/1	51
25/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	6 / 8	10/1	52
13/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	6 / 9	3/1	52
04/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	2 / 7	11/2	52
20/02/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	6 / 11	10/1	54

Mickey Mongoose

Jockey: Cam Hardie Trainer: Olly Williams Age/Wt: 5/9-5 F: 514347 OR: 51

2 tips

Comment: Won over 1m at Southwell in February and some fair runs on the AW since; won a Brighton handicap for Charlie Johnston in 2023 (1m2f, good to firm) but hasn't fared as well on turf since.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/04/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	7 / 13	11/2	52
21/03/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	4 / 8	9/2	52
01/03/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	3 / 8	4/1	52
21/02/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	4 / 9	2/1	52
07/02/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	1 / 9	8/1	47
17/01/25	Southwell / Unknown / F	6	5 / 10	15/2	50

Penny Ghent

Jockey: Andrea Pinna Trainer: Simon Whitaker Age/Wt: 5/9-2 F: 90426- OR: 48

1 tip

Comment: 14-race maiden; sound run when second in a Redcar handicap last November (1m, soft); lesser run on AW two weeks later and absent since; others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/11/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	6 / 10	16/1	48
05/11/24	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	2 / 8	14/1	46
18/10/24	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	4 / 10	80/1	46
25/09/24	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	13 / 15	80/1	46
10/09/24	Catterick / Handicap / F	6	9 / 9	18/1	46
21/08/24	Carlisle / Handicap / F	6	3 / 10	14/1	46

First Encounter

Jockey: P J McDonald Trainer: John Gallagher Age/Wt: 4/9-1 F: 5815-7 OR: 47

3 tips

Comment: Won two races last year, the first over 1m at Leicester in July (good to firm); not particularly consistent, but should come on for his reappearance run; worth considering.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Nottingham / Handicap / F	6	7 / 11	16/1	48
24/10/24	Nottingham / Handicap / F	6	5 / 6	5/1	48
03/10/24	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	6	1 / 15	15/2	46
17/09/24	Brighton / Handicap / F	6	8 / 11	9/1	47
02/09/24	Chepstow / Handicap / F	6	5 / 7	9/2	48
11/08/24	Leicester / Handicap / F	6	2 / 8	5/1	47

Likeashadow

Jockey: S H James Trainer: Alan Brown Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 0-909P OR: 46

Comment: Saddle slipped when pulled up last time; best form on the AW and hasn't been running well enough before that to suggest he can take this.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Beverley / Handicap / F	6	P / 11	22/1	46
09/04/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	6	9 / 14	33/1	49
10/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	10 / 10	12/1	52
20/02/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	9 / 11	22/1	55
28/12/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	11 / 12	18/1	58
03/12/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	11 / 12	18/1	60

Tiberio Force

Jockey: Ben Sanderson Trainer: Simon Whitaker Age/Wt: 6/9-0 F: 63400- OR: 46

Comment: Hasn't the best of strike-rates; ran a couple of fair races when in the frame at Ripon and Newcastle last August, but ended the season on a low-key note; best form over further.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/10/24	Nottingham / Handicap / F	6	11 / 11	22/1	46
16/09/24	Thirsk / Handicap / F	6	12 / 15	9/1	47
26/08/24	Ripon / Unknown / F	6	4 / 10	13/2	46
02/08/24	Newcastle / Unknown / F	6	3 / 10	7/2	44
22/07/24	Beverley / Handicap / F	6	6 / 11	14/1	46
05/07/24	Beverley / Handicap / F	6	6 / 7	20/1	45

Top Gun Tina

Jockey: J Fanning Trainer: David Thompson Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 494836 OR: 45

2 tips

Comment: 14-race maiden; has a chance on his third at Newcastle two runs back (1m), but was disappointing next time; lacks consistency.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/03/25	Newcastle / Unknown / F	6	6 / 8	7/1	45
01/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	3 / 8	25/1	46
14/02/25	Newcastle / Unknown / F	6	8 / 10	12/1	46
31/01/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	4 / 9	28/1	47
23/01/25	Newcastle / Unknown / F	6	9 / 11	11/1	47
10/01/25	Newcastle / Unknown / F	6	4 / 11	66/1	45

Anificas Beauty

Jockey: Jason Hart Trainer: Peter Winks Age/Wt: 6/8-13 F: 468-82 OR: 45

2 tips

Comment: All three wins have been at Chelmsford; ran her best race for a while when beaten a short head at Southwell last time (1m3f); has shown bits of from on turf, and quite interesting on first run over 1m (has raced mainly over 6f/7f although also tried over 1m3f and 2m).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/04/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	2 / 11	33/1	46
02/04/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	8 / 10	80/1	45
29/10/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	8 / 10	25/1	46
16/10/24	Nottingham / Handicap / F	6	6 / 11	100/1	47
20/08/24	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	6	4 / 9	33/1	48
03/06/24	Brighton / Unknown / F	6	4 / 9	15/2	50

Curious Mrs Fox

Jockey: Laura Coughlan Trainer: David Thompson Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 09-898 OR: 45

Comment: Ex-John Davies; placed over 1m on a couple of occasions in first half of last turf season but form rather tailed off; mainly disappointing for this yard this year (last of eight at Wetherby on Sunday).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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
15/10/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	9 / 10	33/1	46
04/10/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	10 / 10	16/1	47
17/09/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	5 / 9	14/1	49

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