June 02 / 15.48 Pontefract

15.48

Good

GV Co Property Consultants Supports The YCC Handicap

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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GV Co Property Consultants Supports The YCC Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Thunderstorms

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 08-734 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
In reasonably good form having made the frame in last two starts, rallying both times; on a two-year losing spell but remain 7lb below last winning mark; enters calculations.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

14

(12)

2nd Oct 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 Ascot

Rock Opera

10st 12lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Has struggled since finishing first and second over 6f at Pontefract (both good) at the start of the summer but is well handicapped again; has yet to prove himself at 7f, though.

16/1

10th

10

(7)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

20:10 Southwell (AW)

Rock Opera

9st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Won off reduced mark at Pontefract (6f, good) in June and also has a C&D success on his CV but needs to up his game after three down-the-field turf runs this summer (6f-7f).

16/1

11th

1

(5)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:37 Doncaster

Rock Opera

9st 9lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Resumed winning ways at Pontefract (6f) in June but below par in big-field 6f handicaps at York on his last two runs; this course scorer needs to bounce back on a rare run over 7f.

9/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 54-336 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Form for new yard this term comprises two placed efforts over 1m and a running-on sixth over 7f; useful over 6f early in career but isn't crying out for the return to this trip.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

7

(3)

5th Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Pontefract

Alpha Capture

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Runner-up twice off this mark in August (around 7.5f); slowly away and never dangerous on his last two starts, including C&D latest; others appeal more.

10/1

9th

3

(13)

24th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:03 Pontefract

Alpha Capture

9st 12lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Roger Fell

Second over C&D before resuming winning ways at Doncaster (7f, good) in June; runner-up three times since but never involved over 1m at York latest; back down in trip.

14/1

11th

4

(1)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

17:00 York

Alpha Capture

10st 1lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Roger Fell

Won at Doncaster (7f, good) in June and has gone close on three of his four starts since; met plenty of trouble when midfield here in July; should be fine back up to 1m and he's effective on soft ground; chance.

6/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 954160 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Multiple winner down the years and gained his most recent success (narrowly, three starts ago) off current mark; subsequent dip in form is the negative.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

(8)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Pontefract

Aberama Gold

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Prolific winner, mainly over 6f, the latest when 2lb higher at Catterick (6f, good) in April; went close when on this mark in successive starts last month, before a below-par effort in a big-field York sprint latest; player if he can bounce back.

7/1

20th

6

(18)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 York

Aberama Gold

9st 7lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

C&D winner; runner-up on his last two starts but this is more competitive and more minor money may be his best hope.

10/1

2nd

1

(6)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

15:40 Catterick

Aberama Gold

10st 0lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Not the force of old but won over C&D (good) off 2lb higher in April and last week's second at Epsom (6f, good to firm) confirms he's back in form; bold show likely.

11/4

Form: 1-3228 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Below par last time but consistent otherwise of late and may well rebound, especially back at Pontefract; form here features two wins in 2025 and a close second this spring.
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2

(11)

5th Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Pontefract

The Good Biscuit

9st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Five wins and a second from his 13 visits to Pontefract; better than ever with his C&D success 11 days ago but he is 4lb higher in a stronger race and a double-figure stall isn't optimal.

7/2

1st

1

(8)

24th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:03 Pontefract

The Good Biscuit

10st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ruth Carr

Hit a rich vein of form this summer, including a pair of C&D wins on good to firm; not at best when fifth of nine at Thirsk (6f, good to soft) 19 days ago but his good Pontefract record makes him a dangerous one to discount.

10/1

5th

9

(6)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Thirsk

The Good Biscuit

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Eight-time turf winner who has won three of his last four starts, including a comfortable success at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; up another 5lb but he's been as good as ever this summer and could continue on an upward curve; respected.

11/2

Form: 0-4013 C BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Still on career-high mark but latest effort (when bidding for 6f double) suggests he remains in form, and his Pontefract record is largely consistent; solid contender.
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1st

13

(6)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:40 Redcar

Emperor Caradoc

8st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Paul Midgley

Recent form-figures look unappealing but he's probably in better heart than they suggest, ending up with too much to do at Ripon last week; successful on only previous start at Redcar, much earlier in career, and he's now 6lb lower than when winning at Thirsk in the spring; no forlorn hope.

12/1

8th

12

(10)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:49 Ripon

Emperor Caradoc

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Paul Midgley

Off the mark for 2026 at Thirsk (5f) in May and has proved reliable since; had usual headgear left off when well held at Beverley (5f) ten days ago and no surprise to see him bounce back in refitted cheekpieces.

40/1

10th

9

(12)

16th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:18 Beverley

Emperor Caradoc

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Paul Midgley

Scored at Thirsk (6f) in May and largely in good form since, coming home third in his group when midfield in 20-runner handicap at Ripon (6f) last time; can make his presence felt off a 2lb lower mark for yard that has taken past two runnings.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 11113- D

Last run: 158 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Absent since a respectable effort on Boxing Day when bidding for a Wolverhampton AW five-timer; only 1-9 on turf and is 12lb higher than last attempt in this sphere.
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5th

5

(7)

31st Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Maris Angel

9st 8lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Fionn McSharry

Third over C&D on Boxing Day when bidding for a five-timer at this track; still on a competitive mark and her quiet last run was on turf after a break of 158 days; better can be expected back here.

10/1

6th

2

(1)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:48 Pontefract

Maris Angel

9st 8lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Fionn McSharry

Absent since a respectable effort on Boxing Day when bidding for a Wolverhampton AW five-timer; only 1-9 on turf and is 12lb higher than last attempt in this sphere.

8/1

1st

1

(6)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Maris Angel

9st 10lb

J: Conor Orr

T: Fionn McSharry

In top form at present, winning her second on the trot, over C&D (fourth course win) last Tuesday; carries 5lb penalty but every chance there is more in the tank and a hat-trick is a real possibility.

7/2

8/1

Form: 647256 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Campaigned over 7f of late, generally leaving the impression he needs a return to 6f; has gained both wins at this distance and he's very attractively treated off current mark; respected.
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Verdict Starting price

12th

2

(12)

16th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

16:12 Redcar

Mr Cool

9st 12lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Johnston

All four wins have been on turf and latest was over C&D (good) in August; that was a narrow success but he's run two solid races since, including a close call at Leicester last week; looks interesting off same mark here and he's a key player.

5/1

10th

14

(6)

26th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Mr Cool

9st 4lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Charlie Johnston

Found the drop to 5.3f against him last time and that was another in-form effort; high in the weights again, following two turf wins this summer, but fine on the AW and looks set to go well once more.

8/1

Form: 351-78 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Ended last season with a success but has contrastingly started this campaign in poor form; hasn't won away from Newmarket since 2022; others preferred.
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2nd

13

(9)

13th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:39 Leicester

Dashing Dick

9st 7lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: William Stone

Front-running 6f-7f winner, including here on good to soft; beaten 1l back here (7f, good to firm) latest; should again be thereabouts.

7/1

5th

4

(1)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 5

17:15 Yarmouth

Dashing Dick

9st 11lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: William Stone

Best known as a sprinter now but stays 1m perfectly well; ran well from the front before fading into fourth at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) last month and will appreciate this ease in grade; can make a bold bid.

8/1

Form: 562852

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Multiple 7f-8.5f winner who fared better than seemed likely when dropped to 6f at Redcar (good to firm; half-length second) last week; fighting chance off same mark.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(2)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

19:09 Carlisle

Bravo Zulu

9st 7lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Won four times last term but he hasn't added to that haul since scoring at Windsor (1m, good to firm) around a year ago; did go close under Laura Pearson at Redcar (6f) off this mark in May, however, and wasn't beaten far when sixth in Newmarket handicap (7f) last time; sole previous attempt in this headgear was inconclusive (didn't stay 1m2f).

7/1

6th

5

(9)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:55 Newmarket (July)

Bravo Zulu

9st 6lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Said to have run flat last time; tended to respond well to switches/removal of headgear in the past (back to cheekpieces from blinkers tonight) and won't mind coming back up from sprint trips, but Pontefract will need forgiving.

14/1

9th

5

(7)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:48 Pontefract

Bravo Zulu

9st 6lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Multiple 7f-8.5f winner who fared better than seemed likely when dropped to 6f at Redcar (good to firm; half-length second) last week; fighting chance off same mark.

7/2

Non-runners

Irish Nectar

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Payout
Exacta £20.50
Straight Forecast £16.97
Tricast £67.43
Trifecta £98.00

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Bravo Zulu

POSTDATA:

Alpha Capture

Daily Mirror:

Maris Angel

SPOTLIGHT:

Mr Cool

The Times:

Irish Nectar

TOPSPEED:

Rock Opera

Daily Record:

Emperor Caradoc

The Star:

Aberama Gold

Telegraph:

Bravo Zulu

The Guardian:

Bravo Zulu

Daily Mail:

Bravo Zulu

The Sun:

Bravo Zulu

D Express:

Alpha Capture