July 26 / 15.30 Pontefract

15.30

Good To Firm

Trevor Woods Memorial Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 1m 0f 6y
  • Class 5
  • 7 runners
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Trevor Woods Memorial Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 766342

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
0-15 overall; Ayr (1m2f) 13 days ago saw her finish runner-up for the third time but she dictated the pace in a five-runner race that day and others seem to have more pressing claims.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(7)

3rd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 3

16:25 Haydock

Polygram

9st 1lb

J: David Allan

T: Tristan Davidson

Failed to win any of her first 15 starts but has now won two of her last three, the latter success gained on good to soft at Hamilton (1m1f) 13 days ago; a 3lb rise is fair but the opposition looks stronger this time.

11/2

1st

2

(1)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 35y

Class 4

17:07 Hamilton

Polygram

9st 10lb

J: David Allan

T: Tristan Davidson

Gained a breakthrough success at Pontefract (1m) in July and backed it up with a good second of five in handicap at Ripon (1m2f) 18 days ago; a player off the same mark.

4/1

2nd

4

(5)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 4

16:24 Ripon

Polygram

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Close second of five at Ayr (1m2f, good to firm) last month before getting off the mark at the 16th attempt at Pontefract (1m, good to firm) eight days ago; had something to spare and she's respected under a penalty.

5/2

OUR TIP

3/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 788651 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Last four wins have been over C&D, including when he was switched to this headgear nine days ago and got up close home to register his best show this season (The New Bay Pearl fourth); back up 3lb but still well treated on 2025 form; has to be in serious calculations.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

10

(6)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:45 Beverley

Mount King

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Last four wins over 1m at Pontefract but he has placed on all three course visits and he arrives on the back of a respectable fourth at Redcar (1m, good) last weekend; has won on good to soft; enters calculations.

10/1

4th

9

(3)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

17:25 Redcar

Mount King

9st 1lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Four-time winner at Pontefract where he was competitive last month; for whatever reason he never gave his running last week at Thirsk.

12/1

9th

12

(7)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

19:50 Thirsk

Mount King

8st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Four-time winner at Pontefract where he's been bang there in his last two races; his only other win was over this C&D so looks a player.

7/1

Form: 422116

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
3yo who wore an eyeshield over 1m2f on last three starts, winning at Leicester (good) and Wetherby (good to firm) on first two occasions; never dangerous at Beverley latest but it was another creditable run; not the most straightforward and needs extra on this return to 1m, but still respected given questions over today's opposition.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(1)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

19:15 Nottingham

Bradbury

9st 6lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Edward Bethell

Got it together since the eyeshield went on and wasn't best suited by the drop to 1m last time, when ducking right leaving the stalls; hasn't always looked the easiest but this mark feels within range for a stable in good form lately.

5/1

3rd

7

(7)

26th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

15:30 Pontefract

Bradbury

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Edward Bethell

3yo who wore an eyeshield over 1m2f on last three starts, winning at Leicester (good) and Wetherby (good to firm) on first two occasions; never dangerous at Beverley latest but it was another creditable run; not the most straightforward and needs extra on this return to 1m, but still respected given questions over today's opposition.

11/2

6th

6

(9)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:48 Beverley

Bradbury

9st 3lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Edward Bethell

Progressive 3yo; has done well since tried in an eyeshield with wins over this trip at Leicester (good) and Wetherby (good to firm); 4lb higher; one to consider.

6/4

Form: 6-0744

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
0-8 (placed three times) for Roger Varian but hasn't shown enough in her four races for new yard this term, fourth of seven to Mount King over C&D last time; continues to fall in the weights.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

(5)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 75y

Class 6

15:15 Beverley

The New Bay Pearl

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Simon Whitaker

Formerly with Roger Varian; now 0-13 but ran well for a long way over 1m at Pontefract last time; probably has a race in her off this mark.

6/1

4th

6

(6)

26th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

15:30 Pontefract

The New Bay Pearl

9st 1lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Simon Whitaker

0-8 (placed three times) for Roger Varian but hasn't shown enough in her four races for new yard this term, fourth of seven to Mount King over C&D last time; continues to fall in the weights.

14/1

Form: 223321 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Finished second or third in her first six starts, before off the mark in a five-runner handicap at Hamilton (1m, good to firm) nine days ago in second-time blinkers; often front-runner, including for that win; up 5lb but just a 3yo and could have more to offer.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(2)

26th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

15:30 Pontefract

Stella Lucente

9st 10lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Jack Morland

Finished second or third in her first six starts, before off the mark in a five-runner handicap at Hamilton (1m, good to firm) nine days ago in second-time blinkers; often front-runner, including for that win; up 5lb but just a 3yo and could have more to offer.

11/4

1st

5

(3)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

21:00 Hamilton

Stella Lucente

9st 4lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Jack Morland

3yo who has finished second or third on all six starts, most recently runner-up at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) 11 days ago in first-time blinkers (retained); she'll be fine back on turf and can again be in the shake-up.

3/1

2nd

4

(12)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Stella Lucente

9st 6lb

J: George Wood

T: Jack Morland

Consistent filly who has been placed on all five starts; ran her best race when third at Nottingham (8.5f, good to soft) in May; dons first-time blinkers and must be feared if they bring about any improvement.

7/1

Form: -35646

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden who's failed to make a serious impact in his three handicaps (7.6f, 6f and 7f); dropped 5lb in the process and returns to 1m but others are more persuasive.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(3)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Master Of Entropy

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: John & Sean Quinn

Seven-race maiden; came off worse from a bout of scrimmaging inside the final furlong last time at Pontefract (1m, good to firm); has been dropped 2lb on this return to AW, sports a first-time tongue-tie and has the assistance of Billy Loughnane for the first time; has to be of interest.

6/1

6th

5

(3)

26th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

15:30 Pontefract

Master Of Entropy

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Six-race maiden who's failed to make a serious impact in his three handicaps (7.6f, 6f and 7f); dropped 5lb in the process and returns to 1m but others are more persuasive.

8/1

6th

1

(4)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:30 Catterick

Master Of Entropy

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Maiden; promise in maiden/novice company and fair fourth of five at Nottingham on second handicap start last time (6f, good to firm); should improve back at 7f; wouldn't rule out.

8/1

6/1

Form: 126243 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 10st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Has gained all four handicap wins over the extended 1m at Beverley, two this May; underwhelming prospects judged on two runs here, admittedly back in 2024 but he looks opposable seeing as he may well need a career best.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

(8)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:45 Beverley

Coolree

9st 7lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Sam England

Has gained all four handicap wins over C&D, including two this May (good to soft/good to firm); also ran well over the extended 7f here in midsummer and has been given a chance by the handicapper on the back of a poor run at Pontefract five weeks ago; his C&D record affords him plenty of respect.

12/1

7th

1

(1)

26th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

15:30 Pontefract

Coolree

10st 1lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Sam England

Has gained all four handicap wins over the extended 1m at Beverley, two this May; underwhelming prospects judged on two runs here, admittedly back in 2024 but he looks opposable seeing as he may well need a career best.

6/1

3rd

5

(5)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

19:30 Beverley

Coolree

8st 8lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Sam England

Ties in with some of today's rivals on recent C&D form but is still seeking a first success at this trip; has gained all Beverley wins over the extended 1m.

5/1

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Payout
Exacta £20.00
Straight Forecast £15.65
Trifecta £101.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Mount King

NEWMARKET:

Stella Lucente

POSTDATA:

Polygram

Daily Record:

Stella Lucente

RP RATINGS:

Mount King

The Times:

Mount King

Telegraph:

Mount King

D Express:

Mount King

Daily Mirror:

Mount King

The Sun:

Mount King

The Star:

Mount King