August 17 / 14.42 Pontefract

14.42

Good

Trevor Woods Memorial EBF Maiden Stakes (For horses which have never run) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £6480
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 4 runners
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Trevor Woods Memorial EBF Maiden Stakes (For horses which have never run) (GBB Race)

Runners: 4 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
45,000euros foal, 95,000euros yearling; by Space Blues; ninth foal; closely related to 7f AW 2yo winner Jacinth (RPR 84), half-brother to five winners notably Ekhtiyaar (including 2yo; 116) and New Providence (5f/6f including 2yo/Group 3); trainer enjoying a good season with his 2yos; respected.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

10

(11)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 3

15:10 Ascot

Mr Seagull

8st 12lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Hugo Palmer

His narrow debut success in August hasn't been added to in six subsequent starts, including in three handicaps this term, latterly at 10.5f; drops in trip from a reduced mark but others have more compelling claims.

20/1

6th

4

(6)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

14:37 Chester

Mr Seagull

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Hugo Palmer

Winless since his debut but (cheekpieces on) he has advanced his form when fourth in handicaps at Haydock (1m) and York (1m2f) this spring; holds solid claims eased 1lb.

10/1

4th

1

(11)

23rd May 2026

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:25 York

Mr Seagull

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Hugo Palmer

Made bright start as 2yo, before well beaten at big prices in two sales races in September; gelded and wore cheekpieces on handicap/seasonal debut at Haydock (1m, good to firm; 18-1) four weeks ago, when keeping on into fourth as if this trip is worth a go, but he needs to raise his game markedly.

12/1

2nd
1 (2)
Delinquent

6/5

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; dam 9.4f/1m5f winner (including Listed), from talented family; represents powerful 2yo trainer who is in excellent form and this Mehmas colt could play a leading role.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

16

(3)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 3

13:55 York

Delinquent

8st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: K R Burke

In-form 3yo who is 2-6 since handicapping; fitted with cheekpieces in last two starts, winning at Hamilton then creditable fifth in notable event at Carlisle, both over 1m; likely player off bottom weight in the retained headgear.

8/1

5th

16

(4)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 2

15:45 Carlisle

Delinquent

8st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: K R Burke

Won 1m handicaps at Southwell (AW) in April and Hamilton (good; 6lb higher today) 15 days ago; that's two wins from eight starts and he should be a lot more exposed than most of today's rivals, but he was firmly in charge in first-time cheekpieces on that latest outing.

18/1

1st

6

(8)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

20:25 Hamilton

Delinquent

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Landed 1m Southwell handicap in April; only sixth under an aggressive ride at Haydock (1m) six days ago but no surprise to see him bounce back with cheekpieces added.

10/1

OUR TIP

11/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam placed 5f/6f 2yo (RPR 67), half-sister to 6f Group 3 winner Perfect News, out of 6f 2yo Group 2 winner Besharah; connections won this with a newcomer (favourite) 12 months ago and this Iffraaj colt is one to be interested in, especially if strong in the betting.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(5)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Leicester

Great Success

9st 4lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Not progressing but he has been more competitive off his reduced mark on his last two starts; others still bring more compelling claims.

10/1

4th

3

(6)

29th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Pontefract

Great Success

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Six-race maiden who has inconsistent form but posted one of his better efforts last time; sole attempt over C&D (on debut) resulted in his peak form; interesting back here.

6/1

5th

4

(5)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

14:45 Carlisle

Great Success

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Showed promise during three-race 2yo campaign but has struggled in both handicaps this term (7f/6f) and needs to get his career back on track.

10/1

4th
4 (1)
Dalamara

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth foal; Ulysses half-sister to winners On The River (prolific 7f-8.4f including 2yo; RPR 91), Beaujolais Nouveau (5f 2yo; 82) and Purple Martini (6f/7f; 69); dam 1m/1m1f winner (77); she may be one for later on.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(6)

18th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Dalamara

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Ended 2025 with 1m nursery success at Newcastle in December; in the frame all three runs this season, not enjoying the smoothest of passages when a solid fourth of seven in 1m2f Wetherby handicap two weeks ago; not out of things stepping up in trip.

6/1

4th

8

(4)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:12 Wetherby

Dalamara

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

1m AW winner last December when 4lb lower; has bettered that effort in defeat on both subsequent starts on turf; step up in trip could help tease out a bit of improvement; each-way player.

7/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £4.50
Straight Forecast £4.49
Trifecta £6.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Mr Seagull

POSTDATA:

Delinquent

Telegraph:

Delinquent

Daily Mirror:

Delinquent

The Star:

Delinquent

The Times:

Mr Seagull

D Express:

Mr Seagull

The Sun:

Mr Seagull

Daily Record:

Mr Seagull