June 08 / 20.30 Pontefract

20.30

Good

Bill Carrigill Memorial Handicap

  • Prize money: £3402.1
  • 1m 2f 5y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Bill Carrigill Memorial Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.20
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 74534- D BF

Last run: 194 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
No wins since 2023 and although he was running well when last seen, that was late last year; probably one to watch unless backed.
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1st

2

(2)

29th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

14:30 Pontefract

Shimmering Sands

11st 1lb

J: Mr Henry Callan

T: Michael & David Easterby

Stuck his neck in front in the final strides over C&D (good) on seasonal debut, ending a three-year losing spell; still well handicapped on peak form and commands respect under very promising young amateur Henry Callan, who has built up an impressive strike-rate.

5/2

1st

4

(6)

8th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Pontefract

Shimmering Sands

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

No wins since 2023 and although he was running well when last seen, that was late last year; probably one to watch unless backed.

5/1

12/1

  • Place: £4.60

Form: 304-77

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Only 2-33, yet those wins were last August over 1m1f on good ground; back on a useful mark and might be sharper for his recent run after a break.
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2nd

3

(5)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Falcon Nine

9st 12lb

J: Sam James

T: Iain Jardine

Ran well at Pontefract (1m2f, good) last month; not so good in either run since, the latest over C&D two weeks ago; not ruled out but not the most solid option either.

10/1

9th

3

(12)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Falcon Nine

10st 0lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Iain Jardine

Belatedly came good with two 1m1f wins last summer and looked back in prime form when close second at Pontefract (1m2f, good) last month but his latest run was slightly disappointing and others in the field have more persuasive profiles.

10/1

4th

2

(1)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 6

14:15 Hamilton

Falcon Nine

10st 1lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Iain Jardine

Dual 1m1f winner last August (good); improved markedly on reappearance run when neck second at Pontefract last week (1m2f, good); a possible on that form.

7/4

8/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 20-535

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Possibilities on a few of his efforts, including the third over this trip at Ripon two runs back; didn't appear to stay 1m4f last time.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

1

(8)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

17:17 Redcar

Off Spin

9st 9lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Is 0-17 but he arrives in good form, placed for third consecutive start when runner-up in 1m2f Ayr handicap (Shifter third) two weeks ago; 1lb worse off with that rival here but he can go very well again.

7/2

2nd

2

(9)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:25 Ayr

Off Spin

9st 12lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Is 0-16 but he arrives in good form, not seen to ideal effect when a running-on third of nine over C&D 16 days ago; well in the mix from the same mark.

9/2

3rd

6

(7)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Ayr

Off Spin

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Posted sound effort when third of 11 at Pontefract (1m2f, good) 11 days ago and competes off the same mark here but he's 0-15 now and not yet proven on ground slower than good.

5/1

25/1

Form: 88476-

Last run: 272 days

W: 8st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Modest profile includes two defeats in 1m2f handicaps and she's been off since September.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

7

(5)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

15:45 Beverley

Satyress

9st 1lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Harriet Bethell

Seven-race maiden but she was beaten only 3l when fourth of 11 at Pontefract (1m2f, good) last time on her first start for 272 days; may come on for that and her pedigree suggests this longer trip is worth exploring.

3/1

4th

11

(1)

8th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Pontefract

Satyress

8st 6lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Harriet Bethell

Modest profile includes two defeats in 1m2f handicaps and she's been off since September.

25/1

4/1

Form: -93653 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Placed last time at Redcar (1m2f, good) and that was behind two 3yos; this might be more realistic and down 2lb.
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3rd

4

(9)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

20:25 Doncaster

Princess Niyla

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Alan Brown

Two of three wins over 1m2f at Beverley, the latest in May 2025; some fair efforts at 1m-1m4f this season; on a decent mark now.

12/1

5th

2

(4)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

16:30 Doncaster

Princess Niyla

9st 13lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Alan Brown

Having her 39th race and still seeking first win away from Beverley; has run some fair races this season but not last time and others appeal more.

12/1

6th

5

(5)

29th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

14:30 Pontefract

Princess Niyla

10st 10lb

J: Mr David Dunsdon

T: Alan Brown

Has largely respectable form this term, most recently fifth to Shimmering Sands over C&D; weighted to get closer to that rival on the revised terms and is on an attractive mark; still seeking first handicap win away from Beverley but can't be dismissed.

6/1

11/1

Form: 445125 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
First and second in 1m3f handicaps at Southwell before unsuited by the drop back to 1m at Ripon; he's fine on turf and could be given another chance.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(12)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 10y

Class 6

13:40 Ripon

Arranmore

10st 0lb

J: Miss Becky Smith

T: Micky Hammond

No turf win since August 2021; kept on well when winning on AW at Southwell (1m3f; from 3lb lower) in March; perhaps found 1m (here) and 1m2f at Pontefract on the sharp side since; Becky Smith now takes the mount.

12/1

6th

10

(9)

8th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Pontefract

Arranmore

8st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

First and second in 1m3f handicaps at Southwell before unsuited by the drop back to 1m at Ripon; he's fine on turf and could be given another chance.

11/1

5th

9

(14)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Ripon

Arranmore

9st 6lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Last of four wins on turf came in August 2021 but he's been in good order on AW recently, winning at Southwell (1m3f) in March; not sure that the drop back in trip will suit on this return to turf.

9/2

OUR TIP

50/1

Form: 333-80

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Won at two for James Fanshawe and had competitive form off higher marks last year; however, she's finished last in two 1m2f handicaps since moving stables.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(3)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 115y

Class 5

15:20 Doncaster

Nanny Park

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Sara Ender

Sole win was in 2024 and hasn't been at her best in four races for current yard; she was never that threatening when third of six last time (1m4f); steps up in trip.

11/2

3rd

6

(6)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 197y

Class 5

20:30 Doncaster

Nanny Park

9st 1lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Sara Ender

Winless since 2024 and she hasn't offered much in three starts for Sara Ender, seventh of 11 at Pontefract (1m2f) 12 days ago; others are preferred.

14/1

16/1

Form: 08/8-7

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Has lost his way since looking promising initially and finished last on yard debut at Newmarket after a lengthy absence; that was over 7f, but might not be crying out for this far.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

(8)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

20:30 Windsor

African Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Ian Williams

Started his career well but it's been poor from April 2024 onwards; has had only two races for current yard and now sports tongue-tie and cheekpieces, both for the first time; 30lb lower than his opening mark.

25/1

8th

8

(12)

8th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Pontefract

African Spirit

9st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ian Williams

Has lost his way since looking promising initially and finished last on yard debut at Newmarket after a lengthy absence; that was over 7f, but might not be crying out for this far.

16/1

50/1

Form: 459-00

Last run: 54 days

W: 8st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Has the odd bit of competitive form but last three runs have been very quiet and she's now 0-19.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(2)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 217y

Class 6

14:58 Redcar

Sweet Cicely

8st 12lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Mike Sowersby

Is 0-22 and she came in last of six in 1m4f handicap at Beverley 26 days ago; has her stamina to prove here too.

16/1

6th

8

(8)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

15:45 Beverley

Sweet Cicely

8st 13lb

J: William Pyle

T: Mike Sowersby

21-race maiden and she beat only rival home here over 1m2f in first-time blinkers a week ago; steps back up in trip in a switch of headgear and others have stronger claims.

50/1

9th

10

(7)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

21:00 Beverley

Sweet Cicely

9st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Mike Sowersby

Has the odd bit of competitive form but very quiet of late and now 0-20; tries blinkers; 1lb wrong.

50/1

10/1

Form: 693568 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Multiple winner; narrowly beaten on yard debut at Lingfield in March (1m2f AW) but this 8yo's form has cooled.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(4)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

14:54 Leicester

Lennys Spirit

9st 6lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Adam Kirby

Nine wins over the years, including two early last summer, but he's been going the wrong way this term; admittedly badly hampered on latest outing; 6lb below his last winning mark.

20/1

7th

2

(8)

21st Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

15:56 Brighton

Lennys Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Adam Kirby

Multiple winner but an 8yo now and hasn't been remotely threatening in last four races.

20/1

11th

2

(10)

8th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Pontefract

Lennys Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Adam Kirby

Multiple winner; narrowly beaten on yard debut at Lingfield in March (1m2f AW) but this 8yo's form has cooled.

10/1

Form: 5-565

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Non-runners

Seventy

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £89.70
Straight Forecast £76.01
Tricast £252.60
Trifecta £322.30

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Princess Niyla

NEWMARKET:

Seventy

The Times:

Porter's Song

SPOTLIGHT:

Off Spin

TOPSPEED:

Sweet Cicely

Daily Mail:

Lenny's Spirit

POSTDATA:

Arranmore

The Star:

Porter's Song

D Express:

Off Spin

Telegraph:

Seventy

Daily Record:

Seventy

The Guardian:

Princess Niyla

Daily Mirror:

Princess Niyla

The Sun:

Princess Niyla