August 16 / 17.15 Pontefract

17.15

Good To Firm

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  • Prize money: £12561.6
  • 1m 2f 5y
  • Class 3
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

10/11 (Won)

  • Win: £2.50
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 6-2352 BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
0-7 in handicaps and expensive to follow but he's run some big races this season, most recently second of six at Newmarket (1m2f, good to firm) behind a well-handicapped winner; wears first-time cheekpieces and can be bang there off the same mark as last time.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

5

(7)

13th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

17:45 Curragh

High Degree

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Took well to first-time cheekpieces at Pontefract (1m2f, good to firm), registering a first handicap win; 1m4f seemed to stretch his stamina at Goodwood; this is probably his optimum; merits respect; blinkers now instead of cheekpieces.

7/1

2nd

2

(3)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 218y

Class 2

14:35 Goodwood

High Degree

10st 1lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Took well to first-time cheekpieces at Pontefract (1m2f, good to firm) latest start, registering a first handicap win; may have more to offer in the retained headgear; respected assuming he stays this new trip.

5/2

1st

1

(5)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 5y

Class 3

17:15 Pontefract

High Degree

10st 2lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

0-7 in handicaps and expensive to follow but he's run some big races this season, most recently second of six at Newmarket (1m2f, good to firm) behind a well-handicapped winner; wears first-time cheekpieces and can be bang there off the same mark as last time.

10/11

20/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 552147 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Won four-runner handicap at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) last month and close fourth of 15 at York (1m, good to firm) next time; caught wide early and failed to settle when mid-division in competitive handicap at Haydock (1m, good) last Saturday so that run can be forgiven; not discounted.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

10

(3)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Ayr

Financer

8st 10lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Acts on any ground; has registered a couple of Class 4 wins this term, including at Beverley (8.5f, heavy) latest start; back up in class but two attempts at this contest comprise a win (off 2lb higher) in 2024 and respectable fifth last year.

8/1

1st

12

(8)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 4

15:20 Beverley

Financer

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Ended an 18-race losing run when beating three rivals at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) in July and ran well when second of eight at Pontefract (1m2f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; all his best form has come on good/good to firm ground, though.

13/2

2nd

7

(8)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 5y

Class 3

17:15 Pontefract

Financer

9st 1lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Won four-runner handicap at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) last month and close fourth of 15 at York (1m, good to firm) next time; caught wide early and failed to settle when mid-division in competitive handicap at Haydock (1m, good) last Saturday so that run can be forgiven; not discounted.

20/1

16/1

Form: -44650 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Yet to pose a serious threat this season and unproven at the trip, but he kept on well for fifth in a hot race at Ascot (1m, good to firm) two starts ago, and he didn't run badly in a big-field 3yo handicap at Glorious Goodwood (1m, good to firm) last time; not ruled out in first-time visor.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(5)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

17:32 Sandown

Mr Seagull

9st 3lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Hugo Palmer

Won on Pontefract debut last August, but he's 0-9 since and hasn't threatened off a falling mark in six handicaps this season; wasn't beaten far at Pontefract (visor added) last month but others are more persuasive.

7/2

4th

8

(1)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 5y

Class 3

17:15 Pontefract

Mr Seagull

8st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Hugo Palmer

Yet to pose a serious threat this season and unproven at the trip, but he kept on well for fifth in a hot race at Ascot (1m, good to firm) two starts ago, and he didn't run badly in a big-field 3yo handicap at Glorious Goodwood (1m, good to firm) last time; not ruled out in first-time visor.

16/1

14th

20

(12)

30th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Goodwood

Mr Seagull

8st 10lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

He's yet to pose a serious threat this season but has run some respectable races, as when keeping on from the rear for fifth at Ascot (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago; edging down the weights and this big-field scenario and expected strong pace could see him to good effect; interesting.

50/1

OUR TIP
5th
2 (7)
Ammes

15/2

Form: -62449

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Runner-up off 1lb higher at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) in April and he's run respectably on his three starts since; this is less competitive than those last three outings and he might not be far away.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(7)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 5y

Class 3

17:15 Pontefract

Ammes

9st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: James Owen

Runner-up off 1lb higher at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) in April and he's run respectably on his three starts since; this is less competitive than those last three outings and he might not be far away.

15/2

9th

6

(15)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 11y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

Ammes

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: James Owen

Kept on for second at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) in April and he's run well in fourth on both starts since (1m2f/1m4f, good to soft/good to firm); he's never raced over a trip this short and it isn't an obvious plus, but on the flip-side a well-run race in this big field should play to his strengths.

14/1

4th

8

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Newmarket (July)

Ammes

8st 13lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Fit from AW and hurdling when good second to Fierce Fortitude at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) in April, keeping on strongly; respectable fourth of 16 to a runaway winner at Epsom (1m2f, good to soft) four weeks ago and should be okay back at 1m4f, but this race looks a bit too hot; 5lb claimer is recruited.

14/1

Form: 1-5382 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Three 1m2f wins on Newcastle AW towards the end of last year and he returned from a break and wind surgery to finish second over C&D (good to firm) three weeks ago; he was no match for the winner Jez Bomb but is 7lb better off today and is not ruled out.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(5)

11th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 4

17:20 Doncaster

Without Compromise

10st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Three-time winner over 1m2f at Newcastle last year; returned from wind surgery with a good second of five at Pontefract (1m2f, good to firm) in July but well below form there last month; drops in grade needing to bounce back.

33/1

6th

4

(4)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 5y

Class 3

17:15 Pontefract

Without Compromise

9st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Three 1m2f wins on Newcastle AW towards the end of last year and he returned from a break and wind surgery to finish second over C&D (good to firm) three weeks ago; he was no match for the winner Jez Bomb but is 7lb better off today and is not ruled out.

14/1

2nd

2

(5)

26th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 5y

Class 3

16:30 Pontefract

Without Compromise

9st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

All three wins were 1m2f on Newcastle AW last October-December; his three races this year suggest that the handicapper has caught up; this is also only his third race on turf, having twice been towards rear last June, so he has a bit to prove on this first run since his second wind surgery.

8/1

9/2

Form: 049121 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Won here (1m, good) in June on first course visit; no match for the winner when second here (1m, good to firm) next time but he returned to winning ways in commanding fashion over today's C&D (good to firm) three weeks ago; a 7lb rise takes him to a career-high mark but he has to be respected.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(7)

24th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 3

15:52 Pontefract

Jez Bomb

9st 1lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Sam England

Multiple winner but a 7lb rise for winning so well over C&D (good to firm) in July triggered a career-high mark off which he's struggled the last twice; only 1lb lower here and others are preferred again.

14/1

5th

5

(1)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 3

13:40 Beverley

Jez Bomb

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Sam England

Multiple winner but a 7lb rise for winning so well at Pontefract triggered a career-high mark off which he disappointed back there two weeks ago; handles good to soft but slower ground asks questions of him.

14/1

7th

3

(3)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 5y

Class 3

17:15 Pontefract

Jez Bomb

9st 8lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Sam England

Won here (1m, good) in June on first course visit; no match for the winner when second here (1m, good to firm) next time but he returned to winning ways in commanding fashion over today's C&D (good to firm) three weeks ago; a 7lb rise takes him to a career-high mark but he has to be respected.

9/2

Form: 555153

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
8yo who won off this mark on his stable debut at Ripon (1m, good) last month; two reasonable performances have followed (1m/1m2f, good to firm/good) but he needs something extra to come out on top today.
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6th

8

(3)

9th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 4

14:51 Redcar

Farasi Lane

9st 8lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Hit the ground running for this yard when scoring on his stable debut at Ripon (1m, good) in July; yet to match that in three subsequent starts, including when beaten 15l over this trip at Pontefract last time; that came in a higher grade, however, and he's already 1lb below his Ripon mark.

16/1

8th

5

(6)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 5y

Class 3

17:15 Pontefract

Farasi Lane

9st 3lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

8yo who won off this mark on his stable debut at Ripon (1m, good) last month; two reasonable performances have followed (1m/1m2f, good to firm/good) but he needs something extra to come out on top today.

20/1

3rd

1

(9)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

16:52 Chester

Farasi Lane

10st 2lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Has been around the block and mostly seen on the AW these days; he did win on debut for this yard at Ripon (1m, good; by a head) but then finished last at Sandown four days ago; unplaced in one previous run here.

11/1

Form: 16 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £21.90
Straight Forecast £25.45
Tricast £123.49
Trifecta £139.90

Selections

RP RATINGS:

High Degree

TOPSPEED:

Mr Seagull

SPOTLIGHT:

Shoof Baeed

POSTDATA:

Ammes

The Star:

Jez Bomb

The Times:

Mr Seagull

NEWMARKET:

High Degree

Telegraph:

High Degree

D Express:

High Degree

Daily Mirror:

High Degree

The Sun:

High Degree

Daily Record:

High Degree