September 25 / 15.53 Pontefract

15.53

Soft

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  • Prize money: £4860
  • 1m 0f 6y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Evs (Won)

  • Win: £1.50
  • Place: £1.02

Form: 5 BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
50,000gns yearling by Ghaiyyath; attracted good support but looked to need the experience when fifth of ten at Haydock (7f, good) three weeks ago; this longer trip should suit and she's the type to take a good step forward.
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5

(1)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

13:42 Newmarket

Gaspacho

9st 0lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Only fifth of ten when 11-10 at Haydock (7f, good) in September but she won a restricted maiden at Pontefract (1m, good to soft; at 1-2) three weeks later, always prominent and sticking on well for pressure; tongue tied this time; needs another step forward but looks sure to stay.

3/1

1st

5

(1)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

13:42 Newmarket

Gaspacho

9st 0lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Only fifth of ten when 11-10 at Haydock (7f, good) in September but she won a restricted maiden at Pontefract (1m, good to soft; at 1-2) three weeks later, always prominent and sticking on well for pressure; tongue tied this time; needs another step forward but looks sure to stay.

3/1

1st

8

(9)

25th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

15:53 Pontefract

Gaspacho

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: William Haggas

50,000gns yearling by Ghaiyyath; attracted good support but looked to need the experience when fifth of ten at Haydock (7f, good) three weeks ago; this longer trip should suit and she's the type to take a good step forward.

Evs

80/1

  • Place: £15.80

Form:

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Gelded ahead of his debut and drifted out to 200-1 before finishing tailed off at Thirsk (1m, good) four weeks ago.
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8th

5

(4)

16th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:52 Ripon

Norcross Brow

9st 8lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Ollie Pears

0-6 but has twice finished runner-up (including on turf) and he was denied a clear run when sixth of nine, beaten only about 2l, at Newcastle (1m, AW) last time; the first-time hood could help him settle better; chance.

5/1

6th

1

(6)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Norcross Brow

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ollie Pears

20-1 second on handicap debut at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) in January but that was behind an emphatic winner and he was only fourth of seven here (7f) last month; remains unexposed after only five runs but he needs improvement back up in trip.

7/1

4th

5

(1)

19th Feb 2026

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Norcross Brow

9st 6lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Ollie Pears

Runner-up to an odds-on favourite at Pontefract (1m novice; 150-1) in September; opening AW effort (1m2f) was modest but he showed more when dropped in trip for handicap debut at Southwell (1m; runner-up, beaten just over 6l) latest; pedigree suggests he can probably adapt to 7f.

16/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form:

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
40,000euros yearling by St Mark's Basilica; just 7-2 for his debut but it was an inauspicious start when tailed off at Kempton (1m, AW; Grindleton sixth, Karios also well behind) three weeks ago; will need to have learned a lot from that.
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4th

2

(4)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:42 Bath

Just A Gambler

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Charlie Johnston

Gained a breakthrough win on his return at Chelmsford (1m) in March but below par more recently; well-held third of six in 1m2f Redcar handicap last time; blinkers are reached for.

4/1

3rd

2

(6)

30th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

17:02 Redcar

Just A Gambler

9st 3lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Charlie Johnston

Soundly beaten when back on turf at Musselburgh (1m, good) this month but may have been unsuited by first-time cheekpieces (which are now left off); running well over 1m on AW previously, when shaping as though this longer trip may suit, and he's not ruled out.

7/1

8th

5

(9)

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 5

16:15 Musselburgh

Just A Gambler

9st 4lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Johnston

Made a successful handicap/seasonal debut at Chelmsford (1m, AW) last month and ran just as well when beaten just over a length into third of nine behind Blues And Royals at Kempton (1m, AW) 13 days later; 3lb better off, but his rival was making his reappearance; cheekpieces given a go.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 6

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
4,000gns foal; gelded ahead of his debut when 14-1 and sixth of 13 at Kempton (1m, AW; Karios and Just A Gambler well behind) three weeks ago; looked green and found trouble that day; likely capable of a good bit better.
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8th

2

(6)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

17:24 Wolverhampton (AW)

Grindleton

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Advanced his form with second of 11 in 1m2f Nottingham handicap two weeks ago; he's a player up in trip on his Tapeta debut with Oisin Murphy up.

3/1

2nd

8

(9)

19th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

15:20 Nottingham

Grindleton

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Four-race maiden who is showing some consistency and ties in with Sports Day on Yarmouth (1m2f) reappearance form; may improve with that outing under his belt; shortlisted.

5/1

4th

4

(2)

30th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 23y

Class 6

15:50 Yarmouth

Grindleton

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Not far away at Pontefract or Bath (again 1m on good to soft) last autumn on his second and third starts; makes his handicap debut and some improvement should be forthcoming this season.

4/1

Form: 09

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Very modest form in two starts and will be more at home once handicapping.
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14th

15

(13)

14th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:15 York

Howsham

8st 10lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Had four races as 2yo, showing easily best form when triple-figure odds over 1m at Pontefract (good to soft) and York (good) on last two starts; straight up to 1m4f (dam 1m4f winner) for this handicap/seasonal debut under 7lb claimer and he's one to keep an eye on.

22/1

3

(1)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

15:55 York

Howsham

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

His late headway to be 4l fifth of nine in novice at Pontefract (1m, good to soft; 125-1) 16 days ago was easily his best effort and contained some promise, but it was modest form.

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Gelded son of Territories; fourth foal; dam placed 1m4f (RPR 49), closely related to French 1m4f winner Hurricane Steel, half-sister to French winners Jimmy Two Times (1m Group 2) and La Samana (5f 2yo Listed), out of 1m 2yo winner; yard had another successful newcomer this month and he's of interest on debut in a winnable event.
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8th

5

(4)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Windsor

African Gib

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: David Menuisier

Modest in three starts over 1m on turf/AW late last year, but may improve now upped in trip for his handicap debut after six months off; worth a market check.

8/1

6th

1

(2)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

14:17 Nottingham

African Gib

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: David Menuisier

9-1, raced freely and disputed lead over 6f when just over 4l sixth of nine in novice at Pontefract (1m, good to soft) five weeks ago; should improve but that was modest form and a lot better is surely required.

10/1

6th

1

(2)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

14:17 Nottingham

African Gib

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: David Menuisier

9-1, raced freely and disputed lead over 6f when just over 4l sixth of nine in novice at Pontefract (1m, good to soft) five weeks ago; should improve but that was modest form and a lot better is surely required.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
20,000gns foal by Cracksman; first foal; dam placed 6f/8.6f AW (RPR 62), half-sister to winners Euphoric (Group-placed 1m 2yo) and Blue Boat (1m 2yo), out of useful 1m2f winning half-sister to winners Fantasia (7f-9.5f Group 3) and Pink Symphony (1m4f Group 3); yard's newcomers usually pick up for a run but that's an interesting pedigree and this isn't a deep novice.
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4th

1

(3)

3rd Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Charlotte Corday

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ed Walker

Off the mark in a nursery over C&D in November and ran well to finish third of six behind Fille Imbassee at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack) next time, but latest effort over 9.5f here was a step backwards; needs a resurgence.

6/1

6th

5

(4)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Charlotte Corday

9st 4lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Ed Walker

Never far away when winning over 8.6f here in November (4lb worse off now with runner-up Phantom Watch); good third of six off this mark at Lingfield four weeks ago; apprentice takes off a handy 7lb and she should make another bold bid.

6/1

3rd

2

(5)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

12:55 Redcar

Charlotte Corday

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ed Walker

Heavy ground was a feasible excuse last time and she had previously finished a close third on good to soft at Leicester (1m); could easily be a factor off this mark.

5/2

Form: 7

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
38,000euros breeze-up 2yo; 40-1 when outpaced in seventh on debut at Haydock (1m, good) three weeks ago; not far away on RPRs and can likely do better.
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2nd

2

(5)

8th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Forever Perfect

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Rebecca Menzies

Has shown improved form since stepping up to 1m4f, winning over this C&D last month before another good run here 11 days ago; due to be 2lb higher and can go well once again.

9/4

2nd

1

(1)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Forever Perfect

9st 13lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Much improved recently for the step up to 1m4f and she got off the mark over C&D six days ago, edging out Crown Inn To Win late on; not taken lightly under a 6lb penalty.

7/2

16/1

Form:

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fairly weak 16-1 shot when beating only Just A Gambler home at Kempton (1m, AW; Grindleton sixth) three weeks ago; will need to have come on plenty for that.
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1st

9

(11)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 6

15:22 Yarmouth

Karios

9st 0lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Matt Crawley

Left James Ferguson for 1,600gns after showing precious little in four 1m races last autumn (maidens/novices); handicapped accordingly if nothing else; has been gelded.

25/1

9

(9)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

16:50 Southwell (AW)

Karios

9st 5lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: James Ferguson

Has shown nothing in three starts over 1m on turf/Polytrack; needs a huge amount of improvement.

50/1

10th

3

(3)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:15 Brighton

Karios

9st 7lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: James Ferguson

Beat a total of one rival in 1m novices at Kempton (AW) and Pontefract (good to soft) last month.

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £69.90
Straight Forecast £136.69
Trifecta £536.30

Selections

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