July 18 / 20.25 Pontefract

20.25

Good

Babs Woolford Memorial Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 1m 4f 5y
  • Class 5
  • 6 runners
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Babs Woolford Memorial Handicap

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

Form: 122106 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Made all for two of his three wins this year, including here (1m2f, good), and was prominent in the other; missed the break penultimate start and ran well from the rear when sixth of 17 at York (1m2f, good) three weeks ago; well backed that day and he stays this trip; big player.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

(10)

29th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Its A Love Thing

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Sam England

Losing run up to 16, but has dropped a long way in the weights and his latest clear third of seven at Newcastle (1m2f, Tapeta) after four months off was more encouraging; 3-7 over C&D and one to be interested in.

6/1

3rd

1

(1)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:45 Newcastle (AW)

Its A Love Thing

9st 9lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Sam England

Three-time winner (including over C&D) last spring; failed to beat a rival on his last three outings and has lots to prove after a layoff.

8/1

Form: -20824

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Went close at Thirsk (1m4f, good to firm) on April's reappearance and also beaten less than 1l when second over C&D (good) in June; 7lb claimer up when below that last time but regular rider David Allan is now back on board; 0-3 in cheekpieces, though.
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12th

12

(14)

16th Oct 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:23 Redcar

Kitsune Power

10st 7lb

J: Miss Rebecca Burley

T: Tim Easterby

Gained a first win in over two years at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) in July; 3lb lower today, as he's not been so good recently, including over C&D on latest outing; others therefore have more pressing claims.

20/1

6th

8

(9)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

14:50 Redcar

Kitsune Power

9st 1lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Gained a first win in over two years at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) in July and creditable third over C&D (good to firm again) later that month; hasn't reached the same level since but now 2lb below that successful mark and could bounce back for in-form yard.

14/1

6th

10

(8)

16th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

14:08 Beverley

Kitsune Power

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

Gained a first win in over two years over C&D in July but he has been well held in a pair of handicaps at Ripon since; needs to take a big step forward.

14/1

Form: 23/08-

Last run: 371 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
All five Flat starts on AW; won over hurdles for Gordon Elliott in Ireland last summer but lost his form subsequently and has largely struggled in that discipline since joining this yard too; appeared to be running better in a first-time hood until blundering his jockey away three out last time, albeit that was too far out to draw definitive conclusions; no hood for this first Flat start in a year.
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4

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

17:05 Stratford

Leading Lion

10st 13lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Max Comley

Won over hurdles for Gordon Elliott; lost his way for his next yard and struggles continued on debut for this one.

50/1

7

27th Sep 2025

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 5

18:15 Market Rasen

Leading Lion

11st 4lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Max Comley

Won over hurdles for Gordon Elliott in Ireland last summer but in poor form over hurdles and on the Flat for Tracy Leeson this year; makes debut for latest new stable with huge amount to prove; blinkers removed.

33/1

8

(10)

25th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 190y

Class 6

17:33 Ripon

Leading Lion

10st 8lb

J: Mr Joseph Stevenson

T: Tracey Leeson

Has been poor under both codes since his sole success over hurdles in Ireland a year ago; blinkers will need to have a dramatic effect.

66/1

Form: 23/999

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Out of form over hurdles last year and this, while it has been a similar story back on the Flat at a variety of trips on his last three starts; impossible to recommend at present.
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1st

3

(8)

21st Sep 2026

Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 5

14:47 Hamilton

Perseus Way

9st 13lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

In fine form for this new yard this year with two wins over hurdles and two on the Flat here, the latest over 1m5f earlier this month (soft) when beating Spanish Hustle by a neck; another good run expected.

3/1

1st

1

(9)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 5f 16y

Class 5

17:50 Hamilton

Perseus Way

10st 2lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Got up in the last stride to win the corresponding race 12 months ago off a 7lb lower mark (trained by Stuart Coltherd); in fine form for new stable in 2026 with his win in a C&D handicap in June sandwiched by a pair of hurdle wins at Hexham; another solid hurdle run 73 days ago; needs serious consideration.

9/4

2nd

1

21st Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 3

15:43 Hexham

Perseus Way

12st 0lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Tristan Davidson

Bidding for a hat-trick of hurdle wins having won his last two races over 2m4f here, last time beating Well Educated by 9l; won over 1m5f on the Flat at Hamilton in between (good); 9lb higher than last win, but a chance despite dropping back in trip.

Evs

Form: 2-3362

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish mare; still a maiden after ten starts but she's been running well for this yard and didn't get any luck when a close sixth at Newcastle (12.4f, AW) last month; backed that up when second (Ayr, 1m5f, good to soft) behind a Prescott improver last time; solid.
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3

(6)

13th Sep 2025

Good

2m 2f 28y

Class 4

18:22 Musselburgh

Paper Doll

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tristan Davidson

Steadily progressive for current yard and successful in last three turf attempts (1m4f-2m2f, good), beating Simple Star over C&D latest; may not have reached her ceiling yet; major player.

7/2

1st

3

(6)

27th Aug 2025

Good

2m 2f 28y

Class 4

16:00 Musselburgh

Paper Doll

9st 6lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Ex-Irish mare who's barely put a foot wrong this year for current yard; that includes wins at Pontefract (1m4f) and Carlisle (1m6f) on two of her last three outings, both on good (unraced on firmer); shaped as if she got 2m on Newcastle AW in between (6l third to Stand Strong) but the 1m6f win was clearly her best effort.

9/2

1st

6

(7)

12th Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 32y

Class 4

15:15 Carlisle

Paper Doll

9st 6lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Ex-Irish mare who's barely put a foot wrong for her current yard; bumped into one at Ayr before a Pontefract win off 6lb lower and is shortlisted back on to turf, having found trouble on Tapeta latest.

7/2

Form: 724201 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 13lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Multiple winner who landed an eleventh success when scoring at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm; her sixth course win) a fortnight ago; 2lb nudge demands more and she's 0-6 here, including when last behind It's A Love Thing on her latest visit in April.
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6th

6

(4)

20th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

17:00 Hamilton

Dandys Angel

8st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John Wainwright

Respectable second at Hamilton last time but was almost 3l behind much younger rival Uncle Liam, who may again have the upper hand; losing run is mounting up.

10/1

2nd

8

(8)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 6

19:50 Hamilton

Dandys Angel

8st 12lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: John Wainwright

Trip, track and ground are all fine; no threat at Thirsk last week but that was 1m and this trip is more suitable; each-way shout.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £6.60
Straight Forecast £6.18
Trifecta £12.20

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Paper Doll

POSTDATA:

Dandy's Angel

SPOTLIGHT:

It's A Love Thing

RP RATINGS:

Kitsune Power

The Times:

Paper Doll

Telegraph:

Paper Doll

The Guardian:

Paper Doll

Daily Mail:

Paper Doll

Daily Mirror:

Paper Doll

Daily Record:

Paper Doll

D Express:

It's A Love Thing

The Sun:

Dandy's Angel

The Star:

Dandy's Angel