April 08 / 15.32 Pontefract

15.32

Good To Soft

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  • Prize money: £15462
  • 0m 5f 3y
  • Class 2
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

OUR TIP

Form: 03100- CD

Last run: 185 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Below par on final two outings last season but before those he won in good style over C&D (disputed lead) to make it 2-5 here; can go well fresh and he's one to consider on his reappearance.
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4th

8

(7)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

17:27 Goodwood

Dream Composer

9st 3lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tony Carroll

Regained the winning thread at Ripon (5f, good) on stable/seasonal debut when 5lb lower and rider took off 7lb; this seems a harder task but he remains well treated on peak form and is a dual winner at Goodwood; enters calculations.

9/2

1st

5

(1)

25th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Ripon

Dream Composer

8st 10lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Ten-time winner down the years for James Evans; drew a blank in 2025 but runner-up twice off marks in the 90s, including reappearance, so well treated starting out for Tony Carroll (same owners); interesting to see what the betting makes of him.

14/1

Form: 12134- D

Last run: 164 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who was suited by the drop back to 5f when winning at Doncaster (5f, good) last September and ran well in defeat the next twice (5f, soft); this unexposed 4yo could have more to offer this term.
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8th

6

(5)

15th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Beverley

Venture Capital

8st 13lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Below par in three AW outings this year but is well treated on last year's turf exploits if first-time blinkers spark him back to life.

9/1

11th

8

(11)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Venture Capital

9st 5lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Below par in two AW outings this year but might have been building up his fitness and this former course scorer is starting to look well treated on the pick of last year's turf form; no shock were he to bounce back to form.

12/1

7th

9

(9)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 3

16:02 Southwell (AW)

Venture Capital

9st 2lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Got the better of Pilgrim at Ripon (5f, good) last April off a mark 2lb higher than today's, and he ended the season with some solid placed efforts; faded at Newcastle (5f, AW) last month on his first start for 111 days but he may well have needed it.

10/1

Form: 01000- D

Last run: 206 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Disappointing on final three runs last term but won twice during that campaign (6f/5f, good/good to soft) and he's run well to finish second on his reappearances in each of the last two seasons; not ruled out.
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2nd

14

(14)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:45 Thirsk

Manila Scouse

8st 2lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

His last win came over C&D last July (good; off 1lb higher) and he stayed on for a close third at Hamilton (5f, good) a fortnight ago; could build on that latest performance now back up in trip; firmly in calculations.

10/1

3rd

10

(12)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

17:15 Hamilton

Manila Scouse

8st 13lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

May have needed his recent comeback from six months off at his age (cracked late on having raced prominently from a low stall over 6f round Chester); 2lb below his last successful mark and has won here before but David Allan has opted for Vince L'Amour.

12/1

7th

12

(2)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

15:40 Chester

Manila Scouse

9st 5lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

On a competitive mark with a handy inside draw but he is returning from a seven month absence and his connections are also represented by Miraculous.

8/1

33/1

Form: 31608- D

Last run: 119 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won at Windsor (5f, good to firm) last August for Roger Varian but well beaten towards the end of last year on first two runs for this yard and hopes are pinned on the subsequent wind surgery prompting a revival.
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4

(7)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Nazron

9st 6lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Ivan Furtado

Was having his first start after a second wind operation when down the field at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) 15 days ago; 2lb lower then when just missing out at Chester (5f, soft) in June and each-way claims if reproducing that sort of form.

16/1

14th

1

(4)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:20 York

Nazron

11st 13lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Ivan Furtado

Short-headed by Copper Knight at Chester (5f, soft) last month and close fourth of eight there (5.5f, good) since but well beaten in May on sole previous visit here and down the field at Yarmouth on Thursday.

14/1

10th

8

(11)

24th Jul 2025

Soft

0m 5f 42y

Class 3

19:40 Yarmouth

Nazron

9st 3lb

J: William Carver

T: Ivan Furtado

Only handicap win was off this mark last season (5f, good to firm); close up in Chester sprints the last twice, the penultimate one on soft ground; has each-way claims.

8/1

Form: 3763-2 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Four-time C&D winner who reappeared with close second at Newcastle (5f, AW) last month; has the rail draw and there's lots to like.
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4th

2

(10)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

19:22 Pontefract

Ventura Express

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Paul Midgley

Four of his six wins have come over C&D, including the corresponding race in 2024; drew a blank in 2025 but retains ability and he has run some solid races in defeat this year too, keeping on for fourth at Beverley 18 days ago; drops in class but he has the widest stall to contend with.

8/1

4th

7

(6)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Beverley

Ventura Express

9st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Paul Midgley

9yo who is on an 18-race losing run; good second over C&D last July (good to firm) and is now 3lb lower.

10/1

5th

4

(1)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:52 Beverley

Ventura Express

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Has won two of three C&D starts (good and good to firm), the latest in July 2024; went very close to breaking the losing run when involved in a tight finish on Southwell AW in March; convincing claims.

9/2

Form: 30810- D

Last run: 171 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent last season but won three times and, while those came on heavy/soft ground, he also ran some big races on good/good to soft going; not discounted on his return to action.
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13th

12

(17)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Thirsk

Vince LAmour

9st 3lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Tim Easterby

Recent Ripon winner but poor on either side of that and he has become hard to predict.

25/1

13th

8

(1)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

17:15 Hamilton

Vince LAmour

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Wins have all come over easy tracks in the spring/autumn on good or softer ground; won well at Ripon last weekend but was always well positioned from the rail draw and a 6lb rise looks plenty as he goes back up in class.

10/1

1st

2

(8)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Ripon

Vince LAmour

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Returned to form with a second at Musselburgh (5f, good to soft) last month but he failed to back that up over C&D (last of eight) two weeks ago; has something to prove again after that and he's still 3lb higher than for his last win.

11/2

Form: 1131-3 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who won three times last year (5f/6f, including on good/good to soft) and reappeared with good third at Newcastle last month (5f, AW; Ventura Express second); could build on that and is drawn well.
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22th

1

(15)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

Fahrenheit Seven

9st 12lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Robert Cowell

Two wins on turf last season for Mark Usher (5f/6f) and he's continued to improve for his new yard, winning two in a row on AW earlier this year (5f); not at his best when seventh of 15 back on grass in a recent Listed race at Naas (5f, good) but shaped as though this return to 6f could be a positive; returns to a handicap and remains one to be interested in.

11/1

7th

6

(4)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

19:15 Naas

Fahrenheit Seven

9st 9lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Robert Cowell

British raider arrives in terrific form having won back-to-back 5f AW handicaps at Newcastle off 92 and Southwell off 99; effective on good ground; probably needs to improve again on first run in Listed company, but can't be discounted.

13/2

1st

7

(8)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 2

16:38 Southwell (AW)

Fahrenheit Seven

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Robert Cowell

Progressive sprinter for Mark Usher; down the field in the Ayr Gold Cup on his stable debut last September but he was back on the up with a comfortable Newcastle success six weeks ago (5f; ridden by Tom Marquand); although visually impressive (good Topspeed figure too), the form has taken some knocks and he will need another career best if he is to defy a 7lb rise.

4/1

Form: 6-4431

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Just one win from his 30 turf starts and a wide draw could be a negative, while his recent AW win came over 7f; however, he ran well in a 5f handicap on grass last July and is not ruled out.
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16th

15

(15)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Intervention

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Michael Appleby

Won last season's Great St Wilfrid at Ripon off a 7lb higher mark; didn't run badly at Nottingham (5f, good) on penultimate start and a wide draw offers an excuse at Chester since.

33/1

10th

13

(12)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

15:40 Chester

Intervention

9st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Won last season's Great St Wilfrid at Ripon off a 5lb higher mark; didn't run badly at Nottingham 12 days ago (5f, good) but he has a double-figure stall to contend with and could prove vulnerable.

16/1

Form: 1-6469 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won off this mark at Southwell (5f, AW) in December and also effective on turf (albeit 0-10 on grass); however, his form has been mixed since that win; needs something extra with blinkers replacing cheekpieces.
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4th

11

(3)

18th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

16:29 Wolverhampton (AW)

Brooklyn Nine Nine

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Led late on when winning a 5f handicap at Hamilton in June; best run since when third of ten at Leicester 11 days ago (5f, good to soft); more to prove back over 6f.

10/1

11

(4)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Leicester

Brooklyn Nine Nine

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Can take a nap at the start; best form of 2025 in good 5f Hamilton races during June, going close (good to soft) before leading near the line (good) but he hasn't been running badly in competitive sprints of late; the expected strong pace can suit now he's back at 5f and returned to this grade.

10/1

53

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Brooklyn Nine Nine

9st 4lb

T: Richard Fahey

Close second at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) in June and went one better there (5f, good) 11 days later; effective over 6f in the past; however, down the field on his last two outings and needs to get back on track.

33/1

Form: 30933- C BF

Last run: 171 days

W: 8st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
0-11 last year but was placed on all three visits here (heavy-good; including in this race on reappearance); could be in the mix on his return.
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3rd

1

(2)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:12 Ripon

Wen Moon

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Poorly drawn and well beaten on seasonal reappearance here (6f) in April, but much more competitive when third at Carlisle (5f, good; 9-2) 16 days ago; bypassed an option at Catterick on Saturday (unsuitable ground) in favour of this; rain - three wins on soft - would aid his cause.

7/4

3rd

3

(1)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Carlisle

Wen Moon

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Best to forgive reappearance effort (badly drawn) but he's not the percentage call unless the ground is soft; has gained all handicap wins on that surface.

14/1

Non-runners

Alzahir

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Fahrenheit Seven

SPOTLIGHT:

Ventura Express

Telegraph:

Alzahir

TOPSPEED:

Brooklyn Nine Nine

The Guardian:

Intervention

POSTDATA:

Fahrenheit Seven

LAMBOURN:

Fahrenheit Seven

D Express:

Fahrenheit Seven

Daily Mirror:

Fahrenheit Seven

Daily Record:

Fahrenheit Seven

The Sun:

Alzahir

The Times:

Ventura Express

Daily Mail:

Ventura Express

The Star:

Ventura Express