Pontefract

14:10 - RESULT

Runners: 7 Distance: 6f HCap Handicap Going: GD(GD/FM PL)

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: Off a seemingly very workable opening mark, SPARKLING PINK is particularly interesting. Supreme Dancer is second choice.

1st	2. Sparkling Pink Fav	11/4
2nd	1. Baggot Street	3/1
3rd	4. Go Victor	12/1

Favourite

11/4

2nd Favourite

11/4

Sparkling Pink

Jockey: Rob Hornby Trainer: Jonathan Portman Age/Wt: 2/9-8 F: 625 OR: 64

9 tips

11/4

Comment: Has steadily progressive RPRs and latest effort (7f) suggests this drop back in distance won't be an issue; opening mark looks lenient on our figures; interesting.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Lingfield / Unknown / F	5	5 / 8	14/1	-
27/05/25	Brighton / Unknown / F	5	2 / 8	40/1	-
30/04/25	Southwell / Unknown / F	4	6 / 10	16/1	-

Supreme Dancer

Jockey: O J Orr Trainer: Richard Fahey Age/Wt: 2/9-5 F: 886 OR: 61

1 tip

11/4

Comment: Half-brother to a 6f 2yo scorer; made some late headway in last two 5f runs and looks likely to do better now handicapping over this extra furlong; one to consider.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/05/25	Carlisle / Unknown / F	2	6 / 9	80/1	-
03/05/25	Thirsk / Unknown / F	5	8 / 10	9/1	-
14/04/25	Pontefract / Unknown / F	5	8 / 9	5/1	-

Baggot Street

Jockey: Billy Loughnane Trainer: Charlie Johnston Age/Wt: 2/9-9 F: 4253 OR: 65

3/1

Comment: Showed promise in sole 6f attempt; faded into third in 7f AW nursery at Kempton five days ago; possibilities off same mark with this drop back in trip looking ideal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/07/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	5	3 / 5	11/2	65
18/06/25	Hamilton / Unknown / F	4	5 / 7	5/1	-
29/05/25	Ripon / Unknown / F	5	2 / 6	12/1	-
09/05/25	Ripon / Unknown / F	4	4 / 6	14/1	-

Zoumluzzi

Jockey: D Allan Trainer: Tim Easterby Age/Wt: 2/9-3 F: 630 OR: 59

6/1

Comment: Chance of playing a part depends on whether his standout form, namely third in York seller (6f) on penultimate outing, is repeated; similar type to Crystal Aurora.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/06/25	Newcastle / Unknown / F	5	10 / 10	10/1	-
13/06/25	York / Unknown / F	3	3 / 15	40/1	-
14/04/25	Pontefract / Unknown / F	5	6 / 9	22/1	-

Go Victor

Jockey: K Stott Trainer: Stella Barclay Age/Wt: 2/9-7 F: 790 OR: 63

12/1

Comment: Not solid on his form over shorter; however, combination of new trip, switch to nursery level and physical tweak (gelded since last run) may prompt improvement.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Doncaster / Unknown / F	4	13 / 13	80/1	-
08/05/25	Chester / Unknown / F	2	9 / 10	22/1	-
14/04/25	Pontefract / Unknown / F	5	7 / 8	20/1	-

Power Supreme

Jockey: P Mulrennan Trainer: Iain Jardine Age/Wt: 2/9-1 F: U760 OR: 57

12/1

Comment: Four-race maiden who has weak claims on form; combination of physical tweak (gelded since last start) and first-time headgear needs to have significant effect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/06/25	Carlisle / Unknown / F	5	11 / 11	18/1	-
07/06/25	Musselburgh / Unknown / F	2	6 / 7	28/1	-
29/05/25	Carlisle / Unknown / F	3	7 / 13	11/1	-
19/05/25	Redcar / Unknown / F	5	U / 10	18/5	-

Crystal Aurora

Jockey: T Eaves Trainer: Ivan Furtado Age/Wt: 2/9-8 F: 739 OR: 64

18/1

Comment: Thrice-raced filly whose chance of getting involved depends on whether her standout effort, namely third in Chester seller (7f) on penultimate start, is reproduced.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/06/25	Newcastle / Unknown / F	5	9 / 10	9/1	-
13/06/25	Chester / Unknown / F	4	3 / 13	40/1	-
05/05/25	Beverley / Unknown / F	4	7 / 12	50/1	-

Popty Ping

Jockey: D Tudhope Trainer: David O'Meara Age/Wt: 2/9-7 F: 0324 OR: 63

3 tips

Comment: Heading in the right direction and is bred to do better still, being half-sister to a four-time winner (including twice at Pontefract) for her yard; respected; declared 6:30 Ripon Monday.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/07/25	Ripon / Unknown / F	5	4 / 7	15/8	63
26/06/25	Newcastle / Unknown / F	5	2 / 10	28/1	-
16/06/25	Carlisle / Unknown / F	5	3 / 11	12/1	-
26/05/25	Redcar / Unknown / F	4	11 / 13	20/1	-

Pontefract

14:40 - RESULT

Runners: 4 Distance: 1m 2f Stakes Going: GD(GD/FM PL)

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: WINNER ONLY

Verdict: The standard set by MUHAAJIM is fairly useful. Twilight Safari is the chief threat.

1st	3. Muhaajim Fav	4/9
2nd	5. Twilight Safari 2nd Fav	7/4
3rd	1. Division Day	80/1

Favourite

4/9

Muhaajim

Jockey: Tom Marquand Trainer: William Haggas Age/Wt: 3/9-6 F: 772 OR: 85

13 tips

4/9

Comment: Thrice-raced colt who showed improvement with second-place finish at Windsor (1m, good) most recently; this son of Sea The Stars is the form pick upped in distance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/06/25	Windsor / Unknown / F	5	2 / 10	7/1	-
27/04/25	Southwell / Unknown / F	3	7 / 10	7/2	-
16/04/25	Newmarket / Unknown / F	2	7 / 15	9/2	-

2nd Favourite

7/4

Twilight Safari

Jockey: Billy Loughnane Trainer: Harry Eustace Age/Wt: 3/9-6 F: 5

7/4

Comment: Showed promise with his fifth of 12 in Chepstow maiden (1m2f, good) won by a useful sort who followed up in the Cumberland Plate; one of the main contenders.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
30/05/25	Chepstow / Unknown / F		5	5 / 12	40/1	-

Invincible Shadow

Jockey: Rowan Scott Trainer: Alan Brown Age/Wt: 3/9-6 F: 0-5

66/1

Comment: May improve for this trip judged on the way he has shaped over 1m and 1m4f; however, has plenty to find and handicaps should be more suitable shortly.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
24/05/25	Beverley / Unknown / F		5	5 / 7	200/1	-
03/10/24	Newcastle / Unknown / F		5	11 / 11	200/1	-

Division Day

Jockey: Ben Robinson Trainer: Brian Ellison Age/Wt: 3/9-6 F: 0

80/1

Comment: Related to two winners for his connections; last of ten in 7.5f maiden at Beverley but may do better as this longer distance is more suitable on breeding.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
17/06/25	Beverley / Unknown / F		5	10 / 10	125/1	-

Spooky Wooky

Jockey: Andrew Elliott Trainer: Simon West Age/Wt: 3/9-6 F: 5

Comment: Rank outsider of five in Haydock maiden (1m4f) and ran accordingly; achieved little on the figures and looks one for handicaps later on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Haydock / Unknown / F		5	5 / 5	28/1	-

Pontefract

15:10 - RESULT

Runners: 10 Distance: 1m Stakes Going: GD(GD/FM PL)

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: The suggestion is IMPERIAL QUARTER, who looks interesting on her peak form. Charlotte's Web ties in with that filly.

1st	8. Royal Dress Fav	85/40
2nd	3. Cheshire Dancer	10/1
3rd	6. Imperial Quarter	9/1

Favourite

85/40

Royal Dress

Jockey: C Lee Trainer: James Tate Age/Wt: 5/9-2 F: 813-34 OR: 105

4 tips

85/40

Comment: Form since wearing a hood features 1m Listed and 1m1f Group 3 wins on British/Irish soil last term; has made the frame in Group races at York and Epsom this season; major contender in this field, provided the removal of headgear doesn't have a negative effect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Epsom / Group 3 / F	1	4 / 11	16/5	107
15/05/25	York / Group 2 / F	1	3 / 8	14/1	107
24/08/24	Goodwood / Group 2 / F	1	3 / 4	3/1	107
21/07/24	Curragh / Group 3 / F	-	1 / 5	16/1	102
19/06/24	Ascot / Group 2 / F	1	8 / 14	25/1	102
01/06/24	Epsom / Group 3 / F	1	3 / 8	14/1	102

Soprano

Jockey: Billy Loughnane Trainer: George Boughey Age/Wt: 4/9-5 F: 320-17 OR: 107

2 tips

4/1

Comment: Very useful filly; successful over 1m at Royal Ascot (handicap) and Deauville (Group 3) last term and Kempton (AW Listed) on reappearance; came up short returned to Royal Ascot (Group 2) last time but commands respect, even with a 3lb penalty, back down in grade.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/06/25	Ascot / Group 2 / F	1	7 / 7	16/1	111
29/03/25	Kempton / Listed / F	1	1 / 10	2/1	111
02/11/24	Del Mar / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	10 / 12	247/10	-
12/10/24	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	2 / 10	279/100	-
14/09/24	Leopardstown / Group 1 / F	-	3 / 9	14/1	110
15/08/24	Deauville / Group 3 / F	-	1 / 12	73/10	-

Charlotte's Web

Jockey: Tom Marquand Trainer: Simon & Ed Crisford Age/Wt: 4/9-2 F: 1-1233 OR: 103

1 tip

4/1

Comment: Generally progressive, mostly in handicaps, over 9.5f-1m2f on AW since last September; ran creditably in Newcastle Group 3 most recently, taking overall form figures to 32341111233; each-way possibilities if proving as effective back on turf and back at 1m.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/25	Newcastle / Group 3 / F	1	3 / 6	10/3	103
18/04/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	2	3 / 14	10/1	100
28/02/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	2	2 / 12	4/1	95
18/01/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	2	1 / 12	5/2	92
04/12/24	Lingfield / Handicap / F	2	1 / 11	7/4	88
01/11/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	4	1 / 7	7/4	82

Francophone

Jockey: J Fanning Trainer: Charlie Johnston Age/Wt: 4/9-2 F: 4-455 OR: 97

1 tip

7/1

Comment: Has good form over 1m2f, notably Listed success and two good efforts at Group 3 level last season; ran creditably in first-time cheekpieces dropped back to 1m in Royal Ascot handicap most recently; could go well in the retained headgear.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/06/25	Ascot / Handicap / F	2	5 / 23	20/1	97
24/05/25	Haydock / Listed / F	1	5 / 7	6/1	100
29/04/25	Nottingham / Listed / F	1	4 / 6	13/8	100
11/10/24	Newmarket / Group 3 / F	1	4 / 15	40/1	100
14/08/24	Salisbury / Listed / F	1	4 / 8	11/4	100
29/06/24	Curragh / Group 1 / F	-	8 / 8	11/1	100

Imperial Quarter

Jockey: Ray Dawson Trainer: Roger Varian Age/Wt: 5/9-2 F: 386-04 OR: 99

1 tip

9/1

Comment: Record is only 1-10 but she is useful, having posted her best efforts at Group 3 level, including at Newcastle (one place behind Charlotte's Web) last time; particularly interesting on her Sandown form (behind the subsequent Sun Chariot winner) last August.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/25	Newcastle / Group 3 / F	1	4 / 6	22/1	101
07/06/25	Epsom / Group 3 / F	1	10 / 11	25/1	104
11/10/24	Newmarket / Group 3 / F	1	6 / 15	28/1	105
18/09/24	Sandown / Listed / F	1	8 / 8	7/1	106
31/08/24	Sandown / Group 3 / F	1	3 / 9	50/1	92
31/07/24	Goodwood / Handicap / F	2	4 / 9	9/1	92

Cheshire Dancer

Jockey: K Stott Trainer: Hugo Palmer Age/Wt: 4/9-2 F: 6-013 OR: 86

1 tip

10/1

Comment: Career-best form the last twice, winning at Leicester then running well off a mark of 83 in Royal Ascot handicap, both over 1m; faces a much stiffer task at the weights upped to Listed level.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/06/25	Ascot / Handicap / F	2	3 / 23	20/1	83
26/05/25	Leicester / Handicap / F	4	1 / 7	13/2	79
09/05/25	Chester / Handicap / F	2	10 / 14	14/1	81
19/09/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	4	6 / 7	9/4	82
30/08/24	Sandown / Handicap / F	4	2 / 9	9/4	79
30/07/24	Goodwood / Handicap / F	3	7 / 12	14/1	80

Julia Augusta

Jockey: D Tudhope Trainer: David O'Meara Age/Wt: 6/9-2 F: 579-30 OR: 97

1 tip

11/1

Comment: Capable of useful form; didn't fare badly in Royal Ascot handicap most recently considering two things were against her (partially shod, poorly drawn); however, chance of ending a three-year losing spell depends on whether the first-time tongue-tie works a treat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/06/25	Ascot / Handicap / F	2	10 / 23	18/1	97
06/06/25	Epsom / Handicap / F	2	3 / 10	40/1	97
13/11/24	Lingfield / Listed / F	1	9 / 12	12/1	99
10/08/24	Haydock / Listed / F	1	7 / 9	22/1	99
27/07/24	Ascot / Group 3 / F	1	5 / 8	50/1	99
07/07/24	Chelmsford / Listed / F	1	8 / 8	13/2	101

Vicario

Jockey: K Shoemark Trainer: Ed Walker Age/Wt: 4/9-2 F: 8-893 OR: 83

1 tip

40/1

Comment: Recorded her sole win over 6f; respectable third upped to 1m in York handicap most recently and is unexposed over this distance; however, well held in previous Listed attempts and has plenty to find.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	York / Handicap / F	3	3 / 12	20/1	83
06/06/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	4	9 / 9	7/1	85
17/05/25	Newmarket / Handicap / F	3	8 / 8	8/1	87
09/11/24	Doncaster / Listed / F	1	8 / 11	40/1	88
20/09/24	Ayr / Listed / F	1	11 / 13	9/1	88
09/08/24	Haydock / Handicap / F	4	1 / 4	1/1	83

Tropical Island

Jockey: O J Orr Trainer: Richard Fahey Age/Wt: 4/9-2 F: 3-1604 OR: 89

50/1

Comment: Belied her 150-1 odds with fourth-place finish in similar event at Chelmsford (7f, AW) last week, albeit was possibly flattered having dictated the pace and isn't crying out for this extra furlong.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/07/25	Chelmsford / Listed / F	1	4 / 10	150/1	89
13/06/25	York / Handicap / F	2	12 / 13	25/1	90
05/06/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	2	6 / 6	13/2	90
18/05/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	3	1 / 7	15/2	83
21/10/24	Pontefract / Handicap / F	2	3 / 6	15/2	85
28/09/24	Ripon / Handicap / F	2	7 / 11	9/1	86

Gaiety Musical

Jockey: P J McDonald Trainer: David Evans Age/Wt: 4/9-2 F: 19263 OR: 80

80/1

Comment: Four-time AW scorer who posted one of her better turf efforts when third in Class 4 handicap at Newmarket (1m) last time; however, has the worst chance at the weights in this much better race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/06/25	Newmarket (July) / Handicap / F	4	3 / 7	13/2	80
01/06/25	Nottingham / Handicap / F	3	6 / 6	12/1	81
27/04/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	3	2 / 8	13/2	80
18/04/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	2	9 / 14	22/1	83
06/04/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	4	1 / 9	7/1	78
29/03/25	Kempton / Listed / F	1	9 / 10	40/1	78

Sparks Fly

Jockey: Laura Pearson Trainer: David Loughnane Age/Wt: 5/9-2 F: 111-83 OR: 109

3 tips

Comment: Unraced on good to firm; excellent strike-rate on ground softer than good features four Listed wins over 1m, on British and French soil; shaped well in Group 3 at Epsom most recently, finishing nicely from a difficult position; leading player on these terms.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Epsom / Group 3 / F	1	3 / 11	11/1	110
29/03/25	Saint-Cloud / Group 3 / F	-	8 / 9	7/1	-
10/11/24	Saint-Cloud / Listed / F	-	1 / 14	17/5	-
30/10/24	Nottingham / Listed / F	1	1 / 7	8/1	103
04/10/24	Saint-Cloud / Listed / F	-	1 / 9	14/1	-
07/09/24	Haydock / Group 3 / F	1	7 / 7	25/1	104

2nd Favourite

Pontefract

15:40

Runners: 8 Distance: 6f HCap Handicap Going: GD(GD/FM PL)

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: There could still be further progress to come from MUSICAL TOUCH, who is first choice ahead of in-form Rousing Encore.

Musical Touch

Jockey: Warren Fentiman Trainer: Richard Fahey Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 1-1526 OR: 84

5 tips

11/4

Comment: Generally progressive on AW/turf; far from disgraced in big fields at York in last two attempts on grass; possibly hasn't reached his ceiling yet; remains of interest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/06/25	York / Handicap / F	4	6 / 19	4/1	85
01/06/25	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	4	2 / 14	4/1	82
16/05/25	York / Handicap / F	4	5 / 22	6/1	82
12/04/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	5	1 / 10	11/4	75
24/10/24	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	5	1 / 10	5/2	71
19/07/24	Nottingham / Handicap / F	5	4 / 9	15/2	72

Rousing Encore

Jockey: J P Sullivan Trainer: Ruth Carr Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 5-5614 OR: 87

4 tips

10/3

Comment: Regained the winning thread at York's Dante meeting and did well to finish fourth, having met traffic issues, at Epsom since; commands respect in current form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Epsom / Handicap / F	2	4 / 11	7/1	87
14/05/25	York / Handicap / F	2	1 / 16	22/1	82
26/04/25	Leicester / Handicap / F	2	6 / 11	12/1	83
11/04/25	Newbury / Handicap / F	3	5 / 11	14/1	84
09/12/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	3	5 / 13	12/1	84
09/11/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	2	3 / 15	16/1	82

Rohaan

Jockey: P J McDonald Trainer: David Evans Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 288203 OR: 84

2 tips

4/1

Comment: Landed the Wokingham in 2021 and 2022; on a long losing sequence but ran encouragingly in big field at Newbury most recently; fighting chance off current mark.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/06/25	Newbury / Handicap / F	4	3 / 17	8/1	84
09/05/25	Ascot / Handicap / F	3	10 / 10	6/1	84
27/04/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	3	2 / 13	3/1	84
11/04/25	Newbury / Handicap / F	3	8 / 11	9/2	86
29/03/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	3	8 / 12	11/2	87
14/03/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	2	2 / 11	13/2	86

Spangled Mac

Jockey: Billy Loughnane Trainer: George Boughey Age/Wt: 6/9-6 F: 047-50 OR: 93

5/1

Comment: Similar type to City House, having scored in Bahrain in January and faced a difficult task at Royal Ascot most recently; hasn't won a British contest since 2023.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/06/25	Ascot / Handicap / F	2	19 / 27	80/1	95
06/04/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	2	5 / 11	25/1	96
28/09/24	Newmarket / Handicap / F	2	7 / 9	14/1	94
15/09/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	2	4 / 9	10/1	95
07/09/24	Ascot / Handicap / F	2	10 / 13	9/1	96
31/08/24	Chester / Handicap / F	2	7 / 13	20/1	97

Badri

Jockey: Tom Marquand Trainer: Michael Herrington Age/Wt: 8/9-2 F: 605038 OR: 89

1 tip

13/2

Comment: Campaigned mostly on AW in 2025, winning once; close third at Epsom in his sole turf outing this year and remains well handicapped on historical data; in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	2	8 / 14	18/1	90
07/06/25	Epsom / Handicap / F	2	3 / 11	14/1	88
11/05/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	2	10 / 13	16/1	89
27/04/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	3	5 / 13	11/2	90
18/04/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	2	13 / 14	22/1	91
14/03/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	2	6 / 11	5/2	91

Aleezdancer

Jockey: K Stott Trainer: Kevin Ryan Age/Wt: 6/9-0 F: 7-98 OR: 87

9/1

Comment: Defied a higher mark last term in the York contest that Rousing Encore won this year; not in the same form since but has a good chance if proving resurgent.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/06/25	Chester / Handicap / F	3	8 / 13	11/1	89
11/05/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	2	9 / 13	33/1	91
25/10/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	2	7 / 9	3/1	93
12/10/24	York / Handicap / F	2	13 / 21	14/1	95
21/09/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	2	20 / 25	40/1	97
01/06/24	Epsom / Handicap / F	2	12 / 13	11/2	97

City House

Jockey: Darragh Keenan Trainer: George Scott Age/Wt: 4/10-2 F: 356-60 OR: 103

2 tips

14/1

Comment: Scored twice during spell in Bahrain and caught the eye in AW event on return to British racing; came up short in the Wokingham since but this is less demanding.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Ascot / Handicap / F	2	16 / 28	40/1	105
11/05/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	2	6 / 13	16/1	105
12/11/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	3	6 / 13	5/1	86
01/08/24	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	4	5 / 11	11/4	87
29/06/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	2	3 / 14	11/4	87
12/06/24	Kempton / Handicap / F	4	2 / 10	10/3	85

Purest Time

Jockey: C Lee Trainer: Ian Williams Age/Wt: 5/9-4 F: 03-09 OR: 91

28/1

Comment: Three wins on French soil; down the field in both runs for new stable and is best watched unless the market suggests a revival is expected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Epsom / Handicap / F	2	9 / 11	22/1	95
31/05/25	Chester / Handicap / F	2	11 / 13	125/1	96
08/11/24	Lyon-Parilly / Conditions / F	-	3 / 8	42/5	-
06/10/24	ParisLongchamp / Handicap / F	-	16 / 18	50/1	-
07/09/24	Chantilly / Conditions / F	-	7 / 9	51/10	-
15/08/24	Deauville / Handicap / F	-	9 / 16	24/5	-

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Pontefract

16:10

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

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: Preference is for CLOAKS OF GOLD (nap) who has the potential to be much better than her opening mark. Analogical is second pick.

Analogical

Jockey: L Morris Trainer: Sir Mark Prescott Bt Age/Wt: 3/9-1 F: 9-122 OR: 67

9 tips

6/4

Comment: Prescott 3yo who has form figures of 122 since handicapping and is the type who could still have more to offer; blinkers replace the cheekpieces worn the last twice; remains of interest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	5	2 / 7	11/4	67
19/05/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	2 / 8	2/5	63
13/05/25	Beverley / Handicap / F	6	1 / 8	8/13	57
02/11/24	Southwell / Unknown / F	4	9 / 11	80/1	-
12/10/24	Chelmsford / Unknown / F	5	9 / 12	80/1	-
05/10/24	Redcar / Unknown / F	4	7 / 11	100/1	-

Ribble River

Jockey: T Eaves Trainer: Kevin Ryan Age/Wt: 4/10-0 F: 11-362 OR: 68

10/3

Comment: Largely consistent since upped to middle distances, winning twice and placed three times, neck second (behind a course specialist) at Catterick most recently; solid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/06/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	5	2 / 9	9/2	67
30/05/25	Haydock / Handicap / F	5	6 / 9	10/3	68
08/04/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	5	3 / 10	13/2	68
22/09/24	Hamilton / Handicap / F	6	1 / 10	7/1	62
21/08/24	Carlisle / Handicap / F	6	1 / 12	7/1	57
19/07/24	Nottingham / Handicap / F	6	3 / 12	11/1	57

Cloaks Of Gold

Jockey: S M Levey Trainer: Richard Hannon Age/Wt: 3/9-4 F: 332 OR: 70

3 tips

10/3

Comment: From a good family that has served her owner well; has made a solid start to her career (form figures 332) and could well show progress now handicapping; commands respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/25	Doncaster / Unknown / F	4	2 / 4	14/1	-
11/06/25	Kempton / Unknown / F	5	3 / 11	12/1	-
15/05/25	Salisbury / Unknown / F	4	3 / 6	15/2	-

Neoma

Jockey: J Fanning Trainer: Charlie Johnston Age/Wt: 3/9-3 F: 59-451 OR: 69

1 tip

9/2

Comment: Opened her account in small-field fillies' event at Hamilton (1m3f, good; second handicap attempt) last month; may build on that success and show further improvement.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/06/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	5	1 / 4	17/2	66
06/06/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	5	5 / 7	25/1	67
20/05/25	Lingfield / Unknown / F	5	4 / 7	11/1	69
25/10/24	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	5	9 / 9	10/3	71
03/10/24	Chelmsford / Unknown / F	2	5 / 6	7/2	-
25/08/24	Beverley / Unknown / F	4	2 / 5	15/8	-

Wind Your Neck In

Jockey: Jonathan England Trainer: Sam England Age/Wt: 6/10-2 F: 5-7007 OR: 70

16/1

Comment: Successful on soft/heavy for previous yard; his Flat form for current stable is dismal and a return to ideal ground had no effect last time; drops in grade.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/06/25	Chester / Handicap / F	4	7 / 9	18/1	76
31/05/25	Chester / Handicap / F	4	10 / 12	12/1	79
12/05/25	Southwell / Unknown / H	4	2 / 6	4/6	-
27/03/25	Southwell / Unknown / H	4	2 / 8	25/1	-
15/03/25	Newcastle / Unknown / H	4	5 / 5	12/1	-
22/02/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	2	11 / 11	150/1	79

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Pontefract

16:40

Runners: 9 Distance: 1m HCap Handicap Going: GD(GD/FM PL)

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: Solid handicap debutant UPPERCASE is first choice ahead of fellow 3yos Love Is The Law and Riyadh Gem.

Walsingham

Jockey: D Tudhope Trainer: David O'Meara Age/Wt: 5/10-2 F: 2/4328- OR: 73

2 tips

5/2

Comment: Still a maiden but posted his best effort for current connections when close third over C&D last autumn; interesting back here on reappearance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/11/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	8 / 10	4/1	76
18/10/24	Redcar / Unknown / F	5	2 / 5	6/5	76
07/10/24	Pontefract / Handicap / F	5	3 / 9	5/1	76
25/09/24	Redcar / Unknown / F	5	4 / 9	5/1	78
24/08/23	Leopardstown / Unknown / F	-	2 / 11	7/4	80
16/05/23	Killarney / Unknown / F	-	3 / 11	2/1	85

Paladin

Jockey: Billy Loughnane Trainer: Charlie Johnston Age/Wt: 4/10-2 F: 471-1 OR: 73

1 tip

4/1

Comment: Ended his 2024 campaign with an AW win and followed up at Wetherby (good to firm) on reappearance; respected in his bid for a 1m hat-trick.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/06/25	Wetherby / Handicap / F	5	1 / 11	8/1	71
19/12/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	5	1 / 12	6/1	67
01/11/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	7 / 8	7/2	69
23/10/24	Kempton / Handicap / F	5	4 / 9	6/1	69
07/10/24	Pontefract / Handicap / F	4	6 / 9	16/1	71
24/09/24	Beverley / Handicap / F	4	4 / 9	12/1	72

Mount King

Jockey: D Allan Trainer: Tim Easterby Age/Wt: 5/10-1 F: 201551 OR: 67

3 tips

4/1

Comment: Scored readily in Class 4 over C&D (good to firm) last week, taking Pontefract record to 3-7; big player under 5lb penalty back down in grade.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/06/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	4	1 / 6	4/1	67
22/06/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	5	5 / 6	3/1	67
15/06/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	4	5 / 6	6/1	67
23/05/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	5	1 / 7	5/2	62
17/05/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	5	10 / 12	18/5	63
03/05/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	5	2 / 15	5/1	60

Love Is The Law

Jockey: Darragh Keenan Trainer: George Scott Age/Wt: 3/9-9 F: 4-7632 OR: 75

5 tips

9/1

Comment: Two wins last summer; back in form with placed efforts the last twice, runner-up when favourite upped to 1m at Bath latest; in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/06/25	Bath / Handicap / F	5	2 / 5	15/8	74
31/05/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	5	3 / 11	7/2	74
01/05/25	Yarmouth / Handicap / F	4	6 / 10	16/1	76
17/04/25	Newmarket / Handicap / F	4	7 / 9	18/1	79
04/10/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	4	4 / 7	4/1	80
31/08/24	Sandown / Handicap / F	4	6 / 9	8/1	81

Beltadaay

Jockey: P J McDonald Trainer: James Horton Age/Wt: 3/9-6 F: 01-701 OR: 72

9/1

Comment: Best form when recording emphatic wins on soft/heavy, including at Lingfield (7.5f) last time; chance depends on what the weather does.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	6	1 / 10	13/2	65
15/05/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	5	11 / 13	25/1	67
16/04/25	Beverley / Handicap / F	5	7 / 12	13/2	67
28/10/24	Leicester / Handicap / F	6	1 / 9	10/1	57
17/09/24	Yarmouth / Unknown / F	4	11 / 13	150/1	-
04/09/24	Bath / Unknown / F	5	6 / 9	3/1	-

Riyadh Gem

Jockey: A Mullen Trainer: Archie Watson Age/Wt: 3/9-7 F: 1-1334 OR: 73

1 tip

10/1

Comment: Has form figures of 11334 (AW/turf) since handicapping; latest effort (1m2f) suggests this drop back in trip will suit; 1-1 over 1m; solid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/06/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	5	4 / 8	13/2	74
05/06/25	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	5	3 / 8	22/1	74
19/05/25	Windsor / Handicap / F	5	3 / 7	12/1	74
26/04/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	5	1 / 8	5/4	71
21/11/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	5	1 / 9	22/1	67
31/10/24	Chelmsford / Unknown / F	5	8 / 11	200/1	-

Uppercase

Jockey: Tom Marquand Trainer: Harry Eustace Age/Wt: 3/9-6 F: 33-4 OR: 72

2 tips

11/1

Comment: Solid promise in 7f AW events (third to smart rival on debut) and should be suited by this new trip on turf/handicap debut; interesting.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/05/25	Kempton / Unknown / F	5	4 / 13	14/1	-
21/09/24	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	5	3 / 11	7/2	-
12/08/24	Kempton / Unknown / F	4	3 / 8	8/1	-

Vibrato

Jockey: P Mulrennan Trainer: Jennie Candlish Age/Wt: 4/10-0 F: 86964 OR: 71

12/1

Comment: Took a step back in right direction at Doncaster last time but is still seeking a first success on turf; has achieved peak form on AW.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	5	4 / 10	14/1	71
15/06/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	5	6 / 10	11/1	74
13/04/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	4	9 / 12	11/1	76
30/03/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	4	6 / 14	22/1	78
13/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	4	8 / 10	9/1	80
12/02/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	4	9 / 9	14/1	82

Seed Investor

Jockey: T Eaves Trainer: Ivan Furtado Age/Wt: 3/9-0 F: 3-4278 OR: 66

1 tip

16/1

Comment: 3yo maiden; went close at Doncaster in April but has failed to back up that effort in two runs since; not the percentage call.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/06/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	5	8 / 10	8/1	67
10/05/25	Nottingham / Handicap / F	5	7 / 10	11/2	68
25/04/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	5	2 / 10	12/1	66
16/04/25	Beverley / Handicap / F	5	4 / 12	16/1	66
12/11/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	3 / 12	11/4	65
19/10/24	Catterick / Unknown / F	5	3 / 11	20/1	-

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Pontefract

17:10

Runners: 8 Distance: 5f HCap Handicap Going: GD(GD/FM PL)

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: A chance is taken on HOLBACHE, who may stage a revival returned to a track where he's unbeaten. Match Play is second choice.

Match Play

Jockey: D Nolan Trainer: Paul Midgley Age/Wt: 5/10-1 F: 434321 OR: 61

8 tips

5/2

Comment: Has form figures of 434321 since returned to turf, the success over C&D (good to firm) last week; even with a penalty he remains well treated on historical data; respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/06/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	5	1 / 8	13/2	61
17/06/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	6	2 / 7	7/2	58
24/05/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	6	3 / 6	4/1	58
16/05/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	6	4 / 8	10/3	59
01/05/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	3 / 10	7/2	58
12/04/25	Nottingham / Handicap / F	6	4 / 7	2/1	60

Torfrida

Jockey: Rob Hornby Trainer: Pam Sly Age/Wt: 5/10-0 F: 9-246 OR: 65

10/3

Comment: Record of 0-8 in handicaps but has some encouraging form, notably close second over C&D in April; disappointing favourite back here last time and needs to rebound.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/05/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	4	6 / 7	9/4	67
28/04/25	Windsor / Handicap / F	5	4 / 11	11/4	67
08/04/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	6	2 / 10	16/1	65
17/08/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	5	9 / 12	40/1	67
27/04/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	5	7 / 8	7/2	69
13/08/23	Leicester / Handicap / F	5	4 / 5	9/4	70

A Girl Named Ivy

Jockey: Sean Kirrane Trainer: Michael Dods Age/Wt: 4/10-0 F: 8-7482 OR: 65

6/1

Comment: Nearly made all at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm; collared on the post) last time; defied a 5lb higher mark here (6f) last August for sole handicap win; fighting chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/06/25	Wetherby / Handicap / F	5	2 / 6	11/4	63
30/05/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	5	8 / 8	15/2	68
19/05/25	Carlisle / Handicap / F	4	4 / 10	20/1	68
14/04/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	5	7 / 10	12/1	70
28/10/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	8 / 10	18/1	71
23/09/24	Hamilton / Handicap / F	5	4 / 8	16/1	72

Missmimi

Jockey: Joanna Mason Trainer: Tina Jackson Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 2127-2 OR: 49

2 tips

6/1

Comment: Largely consistent since racing in sprint handicaps, winning once (AW); close second at Ripon (6f) in sole start this term; up in grade but could go well off bottom weight.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/05/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	6	2 / 13	8/1	46
15/10/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	7 / 12	9/5	52
01/10/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	2 / 12	11/4	52
12/09/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	1 / 10	3/1	50
03/09/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	2 / 12	7/1	50
02/08/24	Newcastle / Unknown / F	6	3 / 13	12/1	44

Candy Warhol

Jockey: Joey Haynes Trainer: Scott Dixon Age/Wt: 6/10-0 F: 182231 OR: 65

1 tip

13/2

Comment: Has gained all wins on Wolverhampton AW, including latest start when dropped to 5f; unexposed at this distance and went close in last two turf attempts; not ruled out.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/06/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	1 / 9	10/3	59
03/06/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	5	3 / 7	7/1	59
21/05/25	Chepstow / Handicap / F	6	2 / 9	17/2	58
08/05/25	Brighton / Handicap / F	6	2 / 6	4/1	57
26/04/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	8 / 11	13/8	57
19/04/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	1 / 12	15/2	51

The Vital Spark

Jockey: T Eaves Trainer: Kevin Ryan Age/Wt: 3/9-9 F: 640-15 OR: 65

11/1

Comment: Had wind surgery since 6f defeat two months ago; made all at Newcastle (5f, AW) in only other start this year; low-mileage 3yo who remains unexposed over this trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	6	5 / 6	2/1	65
13/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	1 / 9	6/1	62
13/12/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	5	11 / 12	85/40	64
11/10/24	York / Unknown / F	3	4 / 8	50/1	-
16/08/24	Thirsk / Unknown / F	4	6 / 10	33/1	-
04/08/24	Haydock / Unknown / F	3	12 / 12	33/1	-

Holbache

Jockey: Tom Kiely-Marshall Trainer: Julie Camacho Age/Wt: 7/9-9 F: 61-75 OR: 60

2 tips

12/1

Comment: Has a question mark over current form but could revive back at Pontefract, being 2-2 over C&D, namely wins last July/September; market support would heighten interest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/06/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	6	5 / 7	14/1	62
19/05/25	Carlisle / Handicap / F	5	7 / 7	25/1	63
26/09/24	Pontefract / Handicap / F	6	1 / 10	11/4	58
12/09/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	6 / 8	4/1	59
13/08/24	Hamilton / Handicap / F	5	4 / 5	4/1	60
28/07/24	Pontefract / Handicap / F	6	1 / 6	13/2	55

Dandy Fitz

Jockey: D Allan Trainer: Tim Easterby Age/Wt: 4/9-6 F: 22-624 OR: 57

14/1

Comment: Front-runner who has proved generally consistent since last success but is getting minimal help from the assessor; he's 7lb above the mark of both wins and seems vulnerable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/06/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	6	4 / 7	10/3	58
06/06/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	6	2 / 10	5/1	58
24/05/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	6	6 / 6	8/1	59
26/09/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	2 / 13	3/1	58
12/09/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	2 / 11	15/2	56
03/09/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	2 / 11	11/8	56

Crafty Spirit

Jockey: Cam Hardie Trainer: John Wainwright Age/Wt: 4/9-4 F: 82-970 OR: 55

Comment: Registered sole win for previous yard over 6f on AW; has failed to beat a rival since joining new stable; enough to prove.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	13 / 13	33/1	58
02/06/25	Wetherby / Handicap / F	6	7 / 7	33/1	60
13/05/25	Beverley / Handicap / F	5	9 / 9	80/1	62
08/10/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	2 / 8	10/3	61
25/09/24	Kempton / Handicap / F	6	8 / 10	15/8	62
20/08/24	Kempton / Handicap / F	5	3 / 7	15/8	62

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