April 21 / 16.02 Pontefract

16.02

Good To Soft

Bowel Cancer Screening Programme Save Lives Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Bowel Cancer Screening Programme Save Lives Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 54-585 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
A fair 6f scorer in the first half of 2025; made an encouraging return from seven months off on the AW this winter until only fifth of seven at Southwell (6f; tongue tied) last month; has since undergone breathing surgery and no surprise to see her bounce back.
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3rd

4

(5)

17th Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

15:25 Catterick

Diamont Katie

9st 12lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

First two wins at 6f but it was only a matter of time before she won over 7f and was a clear winner over this C&D recently (good; fourth has won big-field York race since); up 5lb but on the crest of a wave.

4/1

1st

2

(5)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:42 Catterick

Diamont Katie

9st 12lb

J: Shane Gray

T: K R Burke

Both wins at 6f, including Pontefract handicap (good; first start after wind surgery) in April; ran well over 7f when second at Musselburgh in June but was below her best over this trip at Chester 19 days ago; just 1lb lower.

7/1

12/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 9657-9 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Didn't prove the easiest to catch right in 2025 and only ninth of 15 in 6f Thirsk handicap 11 days ago; needs to take a big step forward.
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2nd

14

(14)

5th Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:40 Pontefract

Valentine Catcher

8st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

He has been threatening in recent starts but he moves back up in class today and has the widest stall to overcome.

14/1

5th

3

(9)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ripon

Valentine Catcher

9st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

6f places off this mark on his last three outings, but 2-25 overall (below form on sole start here) and there's been no win since 2024.

5/1

3rd

9

(8)

8th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:02 Leicester

Valentine Catcher

9st 4lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Without a win since 2024 but posted his best effort of the season when third of 13 in 6f handicap at Hamilton six days ago; must enter calculations off the same mark.

7/2

3rd
6 (9)
Great

6/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 543-06 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
A fair 6f winner for Richard Hannon in 2025; changed hands for 25,000 guineas and not discredited on just his second run for new yard when sixth of 15 in 6f Thirsk handicap 11 days ago; enters calculations.
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3rd

10

(7)

5th Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:40 Pontefract

Great

9st 4lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Sam England

Two wins this season, over 6f at Carlisle and over 5f here; latest Newcastle third can be upgraded and he is one to consider.

10/1

3rd

9

(7)

19th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Great

9st 1lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Sam England

Two wins on turf this summer (5f-6f) but he's been a long way below form in his last two starts; still unexposed on AW but he has a patchy profile and needs a major revival back in this sphere.

16/1

6th

9

(13)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Beverley

Great

9st 7lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Sam England

Two wins on fast ground this summer (5f-6f; handles heavy); disappointed as favourite at Carlisle 19 days ago; drawn wide and others have stronger claims.

10/1

10/1

Form: 419-44 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Scored at Ripon (6f) in a relatively light campaign in 2025 and back this year with solid fourth placings in handicaps at Newcastle (7f) and Chelmsford (6f); ought to be in the shake-up eased 1lb.
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7th

3

(2)

24th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Hectic

9st 10lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Has done his winning over 6f; placed over same trip at Southwell in two of his last three runs; numerous defeats over 7f are a reason to be cautious with him today.

10/1

3rd

8

(5)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Hectic

9st 5lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Inconsistent and hard to win with; better over C&D early in the month but typically failed to build on it at Wolverhampton a fortnight ago (said to have been unsuited by racing wide throughout from stall 9); Dicko The Legend looks his yard's best shot.

16/1

25/1

Form: 9678-0

Last run: 42 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
A fair 5f winner for Roger Fell in 2024 but has offered little promise for his current yard, visored when beating one at Southwell (6f) last month.
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8th

4

(5)

3rd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Hi Lord

9st 5lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Stephen Hanlon

Dual turf winner (only run once on the AW) who pulled hard back in the visor and didn't see it out on rain-softened ground for this, his third yard, at Ayr last time (behind Opal Storm); down to a career-low mark now.

6/1

11th

13

(2)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Ayr

Hi Lord

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Stephen Hanlon

One of two runners who are debuting for Stephen Hanlon having been moved out of Gary Harrison's yard; not particularly consistent but is on a workable mark and has C&D form.

20/1

5th

2

(7)

8th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:36 Catterick

Hi Lord

9st 13lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Gary Harrison

Won his 2yo maiden here (soft); latest effort, when among the favourites, looks best ignored (forced to race wide and away from the action) but he's only gone beyond 5f twice, when well held each time.

6/1

Form: 98236-

Last run: 194 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
A three-time 7f winner for Kevin Philippart de Foy in 2024; largely in good form for his current yard last term so he's no forlorn hope on his return.
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5th

12

(4)

26th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Newsreader

9st 6lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Lacks consistency and failed to sparkle at Kempton (second start for new yard) most recently; yet to win away from that venue; very well treated on best form but isn't particularly solid.

12/1

5th

6

(3)

4th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:54 Kempton (AW)

Newsreader

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tony Carroll

All three wins have come at this track over 7f; having dropped down the weights he made a pleasing stable debut at Ffos Las (6f, good) last month; of interest back at Kempton and with Billy Loughnane booked.

5/2

33/1

Form: 0490-7

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Capable of fair form but he failed to go on for John and Thady Gosden last season; off five months before a patiently-ridden seventh of ten for his new yard in 6f Southwell handicap 19 days ago; can build on it now.
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7th

7

(5)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Palmarian

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Sole win from 18 starts came at Leicester (1m, good to firm) in July off the same mark as today's; bounced back from a poor run on soft ground when third of 12 at Southwell (1m, AW) two weeks ago, but he'll need them to go a solid gallop now returning to this shorter trip.

8/1

3rd

12

(3)

17th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Palmarian

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

First and second in 1m turf handicaps during the height of summer but his form has dropped off.

25/1

10th

2

(7)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

19:20 Hamilton

Palmarian

9st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Off the mark at Leicester in July (1m, good to firm) and sound effort when second at Doncaster next time (1m, good to firm); not quite so good last twice; has form on good to soft, but first run on soft ground.

6/1

Form: 111111 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Gained a superb ninth success of the winter in 6f Newcastle handicap 25 days ago; gamely making all; reverts to turf now off a career-high mark but he's a big player once more.
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10th

11

(10)

15th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

15:23 Redcar

Yorkshire Glory

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Garnered a remarkable seventh AW 6f victory of 2026 at Newcastle in March but off since his last of nine in 6f Pontefract handicap in April; this tough front-runner needs to hit the ground running after the layoff.

33/1

8th

3

(8)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:02 Pontefract

Yorkshire Glory

9st 7lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Ben Haslam

Gained a superb ninth success of the winter in 6f Newcastle handicap 25 days ago; gamely making all; reverts to turf now off a career-high mark but he's a big player once more.

7/4

Non-runners

No Return, Azure Zain, Wish This

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £18.30
Straight Forecast £17.23
Tricast £130.98
Trifecta £155.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Yorkshire Glory

The Sun:

Newsreader

TOPSPEED:

Azure Zain

D Express:

Diamont Katie

The Guardian:

Hectic

RP RATINGS:

Yorkshire Glory

POSTDATA:

Yorkshire Glory

The Times:

Yorkshire Glory

Telegraph:

Yorkshire Glory

Daily Mail:

Yorkshire Glory

Daily Mirror:

Yorkshire Glory

The Star:

Yorkshire Glory

Daily Record:

Newsreader