July 08 / 15.10 Pontefract

15.10

Good To Firm

Weatherbys Hamilton Pipalong Stakes (Listed Race) (Fillies & Mares)

  • Prize money: £25519.5
  • 1m 0f 6y
  • Class 1
  • 10 runners
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Weatherbys Hamilton Pipalong Stakes (Listed Race) (Fillies & Mares)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.13
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 813-34 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
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.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4

(4)

26th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 213y

Class 1

14:20 Ascot

Royal Dress

9st 5lb

J: James Doyle

T: James Tate

Landed a Group 3 in Ireland last July and back in that sort of form when the ready winner of a 1m Pontefract Listed race (good) 18 days ago, readily quickening 3.25l clear of the reopposing Cheshire Dancer; went without the hood she'd worn since the start of 2024 at Pontefract and it's left off again; leading form claims but is up against some progressive 3yos.

7/2

1st

8

(2)

8th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 1

15:10 Pontefract

Royal Dress

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Tate

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.

9/2

5

(2)

7th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 113y

Class 1

13:00 Epsom

Royal Dress

9st 8lb

J: William Buick

T: James Tate

Listed winner on soft last May and she also won a five-runner Group 3 at the Curragh (1m1f, good; last to first) last July; shaped okay when third to runaway winner in York Group 2 (1m2f, good to firm) on last month's reappearance; it's hard to say whether she or Chic Colombine suffered the worst nightmare run in this race last year but both ran on well to be placed and she's firmly in the mix again if getting sufficient breaks.

4/1

OUR TIP

33/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 26-013 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
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.
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11th

5

(7)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 1

14:48 Pontefract

Cheshire Dancer

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

Runner-up in this race last year before going on to beat American Gal by a neck in a Group 3 at Ascot (1m, good) 18 days later; not at the same level in three starts this year and although not beaten that far in the Kensington Palace at Ascot (1m, good to firm) last month (four of these behind), still more will be needed.

15/2

8th

4

(17)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:35 Ascot

Cheshire Dancer

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Hugo Palmer

Third in this race on good to firm last year and left even that form behind when bagging a Group 3 over the round mile here under Billy Loughnane a month later; hasn't fired in two outings this spring but given a chance by the handicapper as a result and no shock to see a revival back at Ascot.

33/1

5th

2

(5)

23rd May 2026

Soft

1m 2f 100y

Class 1

13:45 Haydock

Cheshire Dancer

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

22-1 winner of the Group 3 Valiant Stakes at Ascot (1m, good) last July and good fourth in US Grade 3 (1m, firm) next time; of interest on that form but tailed off in first-time cheekpieces (retained) on reappearance at Newmarket (1m1f, good to firm) three weeks ago; unraced on slow ground.

25/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 386-04

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
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.
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12th

3

(3)

25th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 1

19:48 York

Imperial Quarter

9st 6lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Roger Varian

Has some strong form and shaped when a Listed third at Pontefract last time (1m, good; beaten just over 5l) as though she might appreciate the step back up in trip, however, she's inconsistent and has won just once.

14/1

3rd

6

(5)

8th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 1

15:10 Pontefract

Imperial Quarter

9st 2lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

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.

8/1

4th

4

(4)

27th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 1

19:05 Newcastle (AW)

Imperial Quarter

9st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Roger Varian

Easily best form when third in 1m Group 3 at Sandown last August; not disgraced on final start (sixth in 1m2f Group 3) in that mixed campaign but no show when 25-1 for Epsom 8.5f Group 3 three weeks ago; also well beaten in this race last year (first time out) and that's her only outing on AW; others look much more solid.

9/1

Form: 1-1233

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
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.
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Verdict Starting price

2

(4)

10th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

16:45 Newmarket

Charlottes Web

9st 5lb

J: Christophe Soumillon

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Made her breakthrough at Listed level over 1m4f at York (good to firm) in August; soft ground may have been an excuse on latest outing; player if straight back to form.

9/1

8th

1

(6)

17th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 1

16:00 Yarmouth

Charlottes Web

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Mostly progressive filly who followed a close third in a York Listed event (1m2.5f, good) in July by making her breakthrough at that level with a narrow but fairly convincing success over 1m4f at that track (good to firm) last month; should be fine back at this trip and she's a threat if soft ground proves no barrier.

9/2

1

(3)

21st Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 1

16:10 York

Charlottes Web

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Highly progressive in AW handicaps prior to creditable third of six in Group 3 at Newcastle (again AW) in June, all at about 1m2f; she's failed to match that back on turf (good; unraced on firmer) for her last two outings, but kept on steadily for a close third of 12 (on the heels of Rainbows Edge) in Listed race here on latest to give some hope for this new trip.

5/1

33/1

Form: 08-893

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
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.
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6

(2)

9th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 37y

Class 1

14:25 Haydock

Vicario

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Ed Walker

Registered her sole success in Class 4 handicap at Haydock a year ago; faces a much stiffer assignment back here and her Listed record is duly unconvincing.

25/1

10th

7

(8)

25th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 1

19:48 York

Vicario

9st 6lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Ed Walker

Suited by the step up to 1m the last twice, finishing third in a handicap here then fifth in a Listed race at Pontefract; this new trip is worth a go (despite her speedy pedigree on dam's side) but she has plenty to find.

50/1

5th

11

(8)

8th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 1

15:10 Pontefract

Vicario

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

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.

33/1

Form: 44-455 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
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.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(8)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

14:15 Curragh

Francophone

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Charlie Johnston

British raider is talented on her day; two-time winner at Listed level, but has come up well short in a trio of Group 2s this season, most recently when beaten 12.5l in the Duke Of Cambridge at Royal Ascot (1m, gd-fm); needs a revival stepped back up in trip.

11/1

11th

9

(14)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Francophone

9st 2lb

J: Christophe Soumillon

T: Charlie Johnston

Dual Listed winner, including over 1m at Newmarket (good to firm; Arisaig third) in September; finished 10l adrift of Jancis on return in May but latest tenth of 12 in Curragh Group 2 (1m, good) is better than it reads, having been tapped for toe then getting no room when launching a rally; still likely to find a few too good.

50/1

10th

5

(8)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:20 Curragh

Francophone

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Johnston

Twice a Listed winner, notably when beating Hey Boo over this trip at Newmarket on her final start last season; appears well held by Jancis based on a Group 2 clash at the same venue three weeks ago.

10/1

Form: 579-30 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
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.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

15th

11

(14)

21st Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

15:00 York

Julia Augusta

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David O’Meara

Third at Epsom on return was a lot better than either of her subsequent efforts and she's only ever won two novice events, the latest in June 2022; some stiff tasks, admittedly, but others have more pressing claims.

33/1

7th

7

(9)

8th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 1

15:10 Pontefract

Julia Augusta

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

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.

12/1

10th

5

(4)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:35 Ascot

Julia Augusta

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Largely found it tough at Listed/Group level on joining David O'Meara last summer but made a promising return to action with her sights lowered when keeping on for third in 8.5f Epsom handicap (good to soft) on Oaks day; should be competitive from an unchanged mark.

16/1

Form: 919263 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
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.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(8)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Gaiety Musical

9st 6lb

J: Neil Callan

T: David Evans

Prominent racer who won four times at around a mile between January and April; has run some solid races in defeat since, including over 7f at Southwell on her penultimate start, but suspicion she'll prove vulnerable for win purposes.

10/1

5th

5

(8)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Gaiety Musical

9st 6lb

J: Neil Callan

T: David Evans

Prominent racer who won four times at around a mile between January and April; has run some solid races in defeat since, including over 7f at Southwell on her penultimate start, but suspicion she'll prove vulnerable for win purposes.

10/1

5

(4)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gaiety Musical

9st 8lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: David Evans

Four wins at around 1m on the AW including one over C&D in January; having dropped to a mark just 1lb higher than when last successful, she ran well to finished third of nine at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) 13 days ago; can't be discounted.

5/1

40/1

Form: 3-1604

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
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.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(4)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:56 Redcar

Tropical Island

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Made the running and sprang 40-1 shock in Listed race at Galway (7f, soft) in July but has run poorly in another Listed event over 6f at Pontefract (fractious in the stalls) since.

20/1

1

(8)

17th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:42 Pontefract

Tropical Island

9st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Richard Fahey

Made the running and sprang 40-1 shock in Listed race at Galway (7f, soft) last month; won over 6f on good ground at Ripon in May; carries a 3lb penalty today and has to back up that latest form, but is not ruled out.

7/1

1st

5

(15)

31st Jul 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:20 Galway

Tropical Island

9st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Richard Fahey

Belied her 150-1 odds with a fourth-place finish in a Listed race at Chelmsford (7f, AW); failed to build on that at Pontefract; appears short of the standard required to win a Listed race

10/1

11/4

Form: 320-17 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
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.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

1

(10)

8th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 1

15:10 Pontefract

Soprano

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

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.

11/4

7

(7)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Soprano

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Her highlights last season included a win in the Sandringham at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm) and a clearcut success in Group 3 at Deauville (1m, good) in August; made virtually all when just holding off Crimson Advocate on Kempton reappearance (1m Listed) in March but she's exposed after 16 starts and has something to find on the figures back in a Group 2.

12/1

1st

10

(6)

29th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:15 Kempton (AW)

Soprano

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: George Boughey

led

5/6

Non-runners

Sparks Fly

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £23.60
Straight Forecast £25.45
Trifecta £125.60

Selections

The Times:

Royal Dress

RP RATINGS:

Sparks Fly

NEWMARKET:

Soprano

POSTDATA:

Charlotte's Web

LAMBOURN:

Vicario

Telegraph:

Cheshire Dancer

The Star:

Francophone

SPOTLIGHT:

Imperial Quarter

Daily Mail:

Julia Augusta

Daily Record:

Soprano

TOPSPEED:

Sparks Fly

Daily Mirror:

Sparks Fly

The Guardian:

Royal Dress

D Express:

Royal Dress

The Sun:

Royal Dress