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  • 2m 0f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 7 runners
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Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.00
  • Place: £3.40

Form: 65-48

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 4yo who was never involved on his recent 1m4f Pontefract handicap debut but did show some promise in his qualifying runs; up 4f in trip now.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
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4th

5

(3)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 27y

Class 3

18:15 Pontefract

Treasure Islands

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Won at Ripon (2m, good) in April and Catterick (2m, good to firm) in June but he's not been as good at Newcastle or York (twice) since; back to his last winning mark.

9/1

7th

8

(8)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

18:05 York

Treasure Islands

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Won at Ripon (2m, good) in April and at Catterick (2m, good to firm) last month; a case can be made on those performances but he hasn't been at the top of his game on his two runs since, including over C&D last time.

14/1

6th

5

(8)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

16:20 York

Treasure Islands

9st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

4yo who's relatively lightly raced and has found his niche in 2m races this season, winning at Ripon (good; made all) in April and Catterick (good to firm) last month; didn't show it in the Northumberland Vase at Newcastle two weeks ago but that was on AW and after just a five-day break; 3lb lower today and still has more to offer with stamina tests.

6/1

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6/5

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 0200-1

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Ready winner back from a break at Bath (2m1f, good to firm) eight days ago; his 4lb rise is offset by Mason Paetel's claim; likely to follow up.
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1st

3

13th Oct 2026

Good To Firm

3m 1f 119y

Class 4

14:20 Hereford

No More Bolero

11st 6lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

In good form under both codes since April, winning once on the Flat and three times over hurdles, latest when scoring comfortably on his first attempt at 2m6f at Stratford eight days ago; escapes a penalty for that success and could have more to offer over this even longer trip; key player.

10/11

2

5th Oct 2026

Good To Firm

2m 6f 7y

Class 4

13:41 Stratford

No More Bolero

11st 12lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: James Owen

In good form on the Flat (one win) and over hurdles (two wins) since returning from a break in the spring; not yet proven over this far but recent 2m1f Flat third offers hope he could have untapped potential as a staying hurdler.

11/8

2nd

2

(3)

17th Sep 2026

Good

2m 1f 27y

Class 5

16:38 Pontefract

No More Bolero

10st 1lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Has got himself high in the weights over hurdles but has continued to run well in recent weeks; assured stayer who is only 3lb higher than for his 2m1f win at Bath back in the spring.

7/2

Form: 13121-

Last run: 198 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Won three of his last five Flat runs for Paddy Butler, including a clearcut success at Bath (2m1f, soft) in October; no impact on hurdle debut for new yard in January but could fare a lot better back on the Flat.
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5th

4

(2)

4th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 47y

Class 5

20:09 Carlisle

Rupert The Prince

9st 10lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Rebecca Menzies

A three-time winner at up to 2m under varying tactics; two respectable efforts at Ripon this spring but weakened quickly and tailed off at Pontefract latest; can only watch after that.

9/1

12th

6

(3)

8th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 27y

Class 6

20:00 Pontefract

Rupert The Prince

9st 5lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Rebecca Menzies

A three-time winner at up to 2m under varying tactics; hasn't run at all badly in his two races this campaign and couldn't rule out.

7/1

4th

7

(3)

17th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:17 Ripon

Rupert The Prince

9st 1lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Rebecca Menzies

Won three times (once from rear, twice making all) at up to 2m last term on the Flat for Paddy Butler; remote this year in his two hurdle races (three-runner race last time) but he was a fair third over C&D (a head behind No More Bolero) in between and peak form gives him a good shout.

7/2

6/1

Form: -11446 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Out-and-out stayer who won twice at Newcastle (2m, Tapeta) at the start of the year but the handicapper has been winning the argument since; it remains to be seen whether a return to turf makes any difference in that regard.
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2nd

3

(1)

26th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Ripon

Tarbat Ness

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: John Berry

He's enjoying a very good season and gained a third win when scoring at Carlisle (2m1f) in July; came in a clear second of four in 2m Newcastle AW handicap 23 days ago; very much one to consider.

7/2

2nd

2

(1)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 5

15:24 Newcastle (AW)

Tarbat Ness

9st 13lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: John Berry

Struggled at York in July after winning his previous start by a wide margin at Carlisle (2m1f, good), but got back on track with a solid effort at Newmarket last time; he's 2-2 over this C&D, both coming earlier this year, and has to be considered.

9/4

3rd

2

(7)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Newmarket (July)

Tarbat Ness

9st 12lb

J: Luke Catton

T: John Berry

Two wins at Newcastle (2m, AW) early this year and another at Carlisle (2m1f, good) last month; struggled at York last time but he had a wide draw and was badly hampered at a crucial stage; can put a line through that and he's not ruled out on this drop back in grade.

9/1

Form: 62855- D

Last run: 201 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Arrives fit from hurdling and some of his best Flat form last year came in April, winning at Pontefract before second over C&D (both good).
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6th

7

(6)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 27y

Class 4

19:52 Pontefract

Diamand De Vindecy

8st 7lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Robert Bevis

Ran away with a 2m2f handicap here last April; not quite so good since, including when well held back on the Flat at Ripon last month.

14/1

5th

3

(1)

25th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Ripon

Diamand De Vindecy

9st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Robert Bevis

Arrives fit from hurdling and some of his best Flat form last year came in April, winning at Pontefract before second over C&D (both good).

7/1

5th

4

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 32y

Class 5

14:45 Bangor-on-Dee

Diamand De Vindecy

11st 5lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Robert Bevis

Nine-race maiden over hurdles but has placed form and he won six on the Flat; made a bright start over fences in January but didn't fancy it at Huntingdon and refused early; the cheekpieces are off but wouldn't be a surprise to see him run well.

8/1

10/1

Form: 05538- D

Last run: 196 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Drew a blank in 2025 but he did reach the frame on both C&D visits, including C&D reappearance; off for 196 days; David Allan partners the other Tim Easterby runner.
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9th

10

(5)

14th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:39 Nottingham

Zimmerman

9st 1lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Hat-trick of wins over 1m6f/2m on good to soft, soft and heavy in September; hasn't done quite as well on last two outings, but conditions suit and he could get a place.

12/1

3rd

4

(4)

26th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Ripon

Zimmerman

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Back to winning ways over C&D this month and he completed a quick hat-trick in 1m5f Catterick handicap; posted another good effort off a 6lb higher mark when fourth of ten in 1m6f handicap at Chester one week ago; a player off the same mark.

7/4

4th

5

(4)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 6f 87y

Class 5

17:25 Chester

Zimmerman

9st 12lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Back from a three-month layoff in fine form and he readily completed a quick hat-trick in 1m6f handicap at Catterick 11 days ago; up another 6lb but he's not taken lightly.

11/4

Form: 6038-6

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Displayed early promise on the Flat in France but hasn't shown much since coming to Britain, including back on the Flat at Catterick (1m4f) 17 days ago; up markedly in trip now with a tongue-tie added.
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5th

9

(4)

17th Oct 2026

Good

1m 5f 192y

Class 5

17:15 Catterick

Stitching Wheel

9st 0lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Chris Grant

Got off the mark at the 14th attempt, at Redcar (1m6f, good) in June; good second over 2m there next time but two lesser efforts have followed; now has first-time cheekpieces added to her regular tongue-tie.

12/1

5th

4

(5)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:23 Newmarket (July)

Stitching Wheel

9st 4lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Chris Grant

Ex-French filly who capitalised on a reduced mark when gaining a first win at the 14th attempt in 1m6f handicap at Redcar (good) in June; creditable second of four over 2m there (good to firm) since, both under today's rider Cian Horgan.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £34.40
Straight Forecast £28.31
Trifecta £97.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

No More Bolero

TOPSPEED:

Zimmerman

RP RATINGS:

No More Bolero

POSTDATA:

No More Bolero

NEWMARKET:

No More Bolero

Telegraph:

No More Bolero

The Guardian:

No More Bolero

Daily Mail:

No More Bolero

D Express:

No More Bolero

Daily Mirror:

No More Bolero

The Sun:

No More Bolero

The Star:

No More Bolero

Daily Record:

No More Bolero

The Times:

Zimmerman