April 24 / 15.35 Pontefract

15.35

Good

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  • Prize money: £5234
  • 1m 0f 6y
  • Class 5
  • 16 runners
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Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

25/1 (Won)

  • Win: £21.40
  • Place: £3.90

Form: 61256- D

Last run: 200 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Won at Thirsk (1m, good to soft) last July for Ben Haslam and he's also effective on good/good to firm ground; changed hands for £8,000 last October; has never won off a mark this high and he needs to be at the very top of his game if he's to win this on seasonal/stable debut.
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7th

5

(6)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

15:23 Pontefract

On The River

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Harriet Bethell

Won last summer's Carlisle Bell off this mark (1m, soft); ran well when fifth in the Spring Mile at Doncaster on his return before finding only his stablemate Milteye too strong at Ripon 13 days ago (1m, good to soft; Walsingham back in third); fully effective over C&D but he appears to have a preference for slower than good now and drying conditions aren't sure to suit.

3/1

2nd

5

(4)

16th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Ripon

On The River

9st 8lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Harriet Bethell

The vast majority of his wins have come on slow ground but the going was good when he was second in this race last year; reappeared with promising fifth of 22 in the Spring Mile at Doncaster and could be in the mix.

3/1

5th

21

(11)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

On The River

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Harriet Bethell

Suited by ground softer than good; record of 11-52 on turf features a win off 2lb higher in the 2025 Carlisle Bell; respectable second to Prosperitas at Doncaster on last appearance; competitively weighted.

16/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 40-245

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
In fair form on AW this spring following a gelding operation, and he's edged down the weights; effective on turf and he's an each-way possible.
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10th

2

(2)

21st Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

17:30 Pontefract

Vaccine

9st 13lb

J: David Nolan

T: Michael Dods

Disappointing fifth at Redcar last time but has a good record here and won over C&D (good to soft) two starts ago; could bounce back with big run.

9/1

5th

2

(3)

12th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

15:13 Redcar

Vaccine

10st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Off the mark for the season with last-gasp success at Pontefract (1m, good to soft) three weeks ago; only 2lb higher here and good 3lb claimer Sean Kirrane is enlisted; this straight mile should also suit; respected.

7/2

1st

4

(5)

21st Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

19:15 Pontefract

Vaccine

9st 13lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

0-12 since novice win in 2021 and below best when mid-division in the Carlisle Bell last time; however, prior to that he ran two good races over this C&D (good to soft/good) and is not discounted.

8/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 2113-3 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Won two in a row last August (1m, good to firm/good) and close third over C&D (good to soft) next time; reappeared with solid third at Newcastle (1m, AW) 11 days ago and this 4yo could continue to progress; likely player.
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6th

2

(1)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:04 Leicester

Ravenglass

9st 7lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

His form can be up and down and he failed to shine at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last time; however, prior to that he was a promising fourth on his reappearance there (7f, AW), and he won off this mark at Chepstow (7f, good) last May; capable if bouncing back to form.

12/1

7th

8

(7)

8th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ravenglass

9st 3lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

Dual course winner (7f/8.6f) who was returning from six months off when beaten 2l into fourth of eight behind Bad Habits over here 17 days ago; could fare better in returning blinkers this time.

10/1

4th

1

(5)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ravenglass

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

Two course wins, including when running on well over this trip (Class 6 classified; 9-4 favourite) last March; now rated 1lb lower than when fourth over C&D (25-1) last October; market should guide on seasonal return.

4/1

12/1

  • Place: £4.10

Form: 40189- CD

Last run: 221 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Down the field on final two runs last season but has had wind surgery since, and the last time he had his breathing tweaked there was an upturn in fortunes; now just 1lb higher than when winning over C&D (good to firm) last July and he's capable of a bold show.
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11th

3

(8)

20th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Ventura Rascal

9st 10lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Multiple turf winner; not scored for over a year and form patchy since last win; drop in trip at this track shouldn't inconvenience and claims on pick of turf form now returned to AW.

8/1

5th

3

(2)

3rd Oct 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:42 Ayr

Ventura Rascal

9st 12lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Kevin Ryan

took keen hold, led, headed 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out

3/1

11/2

Form: -43743

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Two 7f turf wins last summer (good to soft/good to firm) and back on song with good third of 15 to Do I Dream over C&D (soft) a fortnight ago, when denied a clear run; has a better draw today and he's in calculations.
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10th

2

(7)

4th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tipperary Moon

9st 10lb

J: David Probert

T: D Donovan

Well beaten on last three starts so couldn't be too confident but off since January and now 14lb lower than at the start of last year; seems to stay and one to keep an eye on in the market.

14/1

10th

2

(7)

4th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tipperary Moon

9st 10lb

J: David Probert

T: D Donovan

Well beaten on last three starts so couldn't be too confident but off since January and now 14lb lower than at the start of last year; seems to stay and one to keep an eye on in the market.

14/1

9th

12

(5)

16th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

15:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tipperary Moon

9st 1lb

J: David Probert

T: D Donovan

midfield

10/1

OUR TIP

7/1

Form: 070-33 CD

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Has run here twice and has won each time, both over C&D (good to firm) last season; he's been a good third on both runs this year (7f/1m, AW/soft; latest last Thursday) and he's a strong contender now back here.
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8th

6

(1)

28th May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

14:00 Redcar

Global Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Acts on any ground; still 4lb below his last winning mark but unplaced in all six starts so far this year, including when seventh of 11 at Pontefract (1m, good) on Friday; more needed.

9/1

8th

6

(1)

28th May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

14:00 Redcar

Global Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Acts on any ground; still 4lb below his last winning mark but unplaced in all six starts so far this year, including when seventh of 11 at Pontefract (1m, good) on Friday; more needed.

9/1

7th

9

(2)

24th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

18:15 Pontefract

Global Spirit

8st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

disputed lead, led clearly after 3f, headed under 2f out, lost second inside final furlong, weakened inside final 110yds

20/1

14/1

Form: 65229- D

Last run: 182 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Ran well more often than not last year and heavy ground may not have suited on his final start of the season; reappears on a competitive mark and could be thereabouts if fully tuned up.
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10th

4

(9)

10th Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:33 Ayr

Strongbowe

10st 0lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tim Easterby

Dual 1m winner; acts on a sound surface and good to soft; has slid gradually in the handicap and looks well treated on 2023 form; tongue-tie now accompanies cheekpieces; support for him would pique interest.

16/1

12th

8

(2)

15th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Doncaster

Strongbowe

11st 7lb

J: Brian Harding

T: Tim Easterby

Below par more often than not this year but soft ground may not have suited the last twice (most recently at Carlisle on Wednesday) and before those he was a good second at Thirsk (1m, good); capable of a bold show.

20/1

9th

2

(7)

11th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 5

17:03 Carlisle

Strongbowe

10st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Won a five-runner race off 7lb higher over C&D in July last season (good to soft); one of his best runs since when second over 1m at Thirsk last month (good) but a lesser effort last time; a possible.

12/1

8/1

Form: 8820-8 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent last year and best turf form has come on slow ground, but this lightly raced 4yo returned with a fair effort at Kempton (1m, AW) three weeks ago and is handicapped to be competitive if building on that run.
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4th

2

(4)

8th Aug 2023

Soft

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

15:40 Ffos Las

My Mate Ted

10st 1lb

J: David Probert

T: Roger Teal

took keen hold, in rear but in touch with leaders

6/1

9th

5

(9)

21st Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:20 Newmarket (July)

My Mate Ted

9st 6lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Roger Teal

held up in rear, shaken up and some headway over 2f out, soon weakened, eased over 1f out

5/1

8th

9

(12)

17th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

19:40 Windsor

My Mate Ted

9st 7lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Roger Teal

Runner-up over 1m (soft) last October in one of his two starts at this track; not in top form this season (co-favourite last time) but the handicapper is giving him every chance; wore cheekpieces last two outings.

10/1

Form: /2218- D

Last run: 240 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the sixth attempt in Nottingham novice (1m, good) last July and this lightly raced 5yo is better than he showed on his handicap debut at Redcar (1m, good to firm) last August; however, this is his first run since and he needs a career-best.
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6th

4

(3)

25th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:05 Leicester

Willard Creek

9st 11lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: David & Nicola Barron

Big chance on last season's form but he's been struggling this time around; dropping down the weights but soft ground would ask a new question of him and he's usually seen over further.

20/1

10th

10

(1)

26th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

16:28 Redcar

Willard Creek

9st 3lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Won a Nottingham novice last July and he's dropped down the weights this season, but for good reason and he needs to turn things around.

20/1

10th

8

(4)

16th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

16:50 Beverley

Willard Creek

9st 11lb

J: Sam James

T: David & Nicola Barron

in touch with leaders

20/1

Form: 68-640 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Four wins for Andrew Balding (7f/1m; three on turf), the latest last September off today's mark, and following wind surgery he returned to form with a fair fourth at Newcastle (7f, AW) last month; heavy ground may have been too much at Doncaster three weeks ago and he's not ruled out.
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8th

3

(9)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Mercurius Power

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Difficult to win with in recent years, now 7lb lower than when last successful at Southwell (1m) in August 2024; met trouble when sixth (beaten over 4l) here on penultimate start, but latest Leicester effort was less encouraging.

12/1

7th

9

(7)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

20:25 Leicester

Mercurius Power

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jessica Macey

It's now 17 outings since his last success but he arrives on the back of a respectable sixth of 11 in 1m Newcastle handicap last month; easing in the weights and no forlorn hope.

14/1

6th

4

(9)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Mercurius Power

9st 8lb

J: George Wood

T: Jessica Macey

Regular 1m placings here and at Southwell since September; form dipped on latest outing, however, and there's been no win since August 2024.

8/1

11th
10 (7)
Visibility

14/1

Form: 053565 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won here last June (1m2f, good to firm) and scored twice at Wolverhampton (7f/8.6f, AW) in final third of last year; some fair effort of late but needs something extra to defy a mark still 3lb higher than for his last win.
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5th

1

(6)

12th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:22 Yarmouth

Visibility

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Scott Dixon

In good form this spring, winning at Thirsk (1m, good) and over C&D (good to firm) last month; front pair were 6l clear that day and if he can maintain that level of form he'd still look well treated despite a 5lb rise.

3/1

1st

1

(1)

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Visibility

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Scott Dixon

Has registered most wins on AW but ran creditably last Saturday when bidding for a Thirsk (1m) double; this 8yo remains in form and is still well treated on historical data.

5/1

1st

1

(1)

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Visibility

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Scott Dixon

Has registered most wins on AW but ran creditably last Saturday when bidding for a Thirsk (1m) double; this 8yo remains in form and is still well treated on historical data.

5/1

33/1

Form: 516-88 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
The return to this course offers hope as he's 2-4 over C&D; however, he's struggled for form since joining this yard and has to raise his game.
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10th

10

(1)

6th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:05 Ayr

Gainsbourg

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Daragh Bourke

Brings positives, being a dual course scorer who is back on last winning mark; the negative is that he dropped right away and finished tailed-off last on seasonal debut.

25/1

12th

2

(4)

16th Jun 2025

Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Carlisle

Gainsbourg

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Daragh Bourke

Has two wins on soft but this is his first run on the Flat since last October, and first since pulled up over hurdles in November, and was below his best on all three previous visits to this track; best watched.

14/1

6

26th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

15:10 Southwell

Gainsbourg

11st 5lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: Daragh Bourke

Little to get excited about in three starts over hurdles last year, but he has won six times on the Flat including this summer; could step forward now switched to a handicap.

16/1

13th
15 (15)
Do I Dream

4/1

Form: 2566-1 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
100-1 winner over C&D (good to soft) last April and she landed a gamble over C&D (soft) on her reappearance a fortnight ago; drawn much wider today but she's fully effective on good ground and is respected up 3lb.
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4th

1

(3)

19th Jun 2024

Soft

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

20:05 Ripon

Do I Dream

10st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ben Haslam

dwelt start, in rear

13/2

4th

6

(11)

24th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

18:15 Pontefract

Do I Dream

8st 13lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: Ben Haslam

in rear

7/2

4th

6

(11)

24th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

18:15 Pontefract

Do I Dream

8st 13lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: Ben Haslam

in rear

7/2

14th
1 (12)
Swatch

25/1

Form: 51090-

Last run: 177 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Looked promising when winning 1m2f AW maiden last March and has been gelded since his last run last October; however, he finished down the field in his first three handicaps and has to leave those runs well behind.
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6th

3

(8)

26th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Swatch

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Won 8.6f Wolverhampton Class 6 handicap in December; not so good at Lingfield eight days later and off for two months since; may do better again now.

8/1

15th
9 (6)
Kaaranah

16/1

Form: 8323-0 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Down the field in a first-time hood (retained) at Southwell (1m, AW) 18 days ago and last year's best form was over 1m2f; however, he may have needed that reappearance run and he's on a handy mark; watch the betting.
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6th

12

(13)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Kaaranah

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

Took advantage of a reduced mark when scoring at Wolverhampton (9.4f; first-time cheekpieces) last month and he followed up with a dominant display on his return visit two weeks later; 7lb higher here but he remains well handicapped on his old form including a win over C&D; key player.

11/4

1st

4

(4)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kaaranah

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

Caught the eye on penultimate start; justified market support over C&D subsequently (in newly applied cheekpieces), that his first win since September 2023; a 4lb rise looks fair, so he's entitled to be on the premises assuming the headgear continues to have the desired effect.

2/1

1st

6

(6)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kaaranah

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

No win since September 2023 (1m, Kempton; from 9lb higher); caught the eye making late headway (sixth; 16-1) over 8.5f here seven weeks ago; interesting to see if added cheekpieces can instigate a revival; market helpful.

8/1

25/1

Form: 53000- D

Last run: 198 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won twice last summer (1m1f/1m2f, good to firm/good) and was also runner-up over this C&D; he's just 1lb above his last winning mark but has to produce much more than he managed on his last three runs last autumn.
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4th

7

(6)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Carlisle

Jewel Maker

9st 7lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

11yo who has plenty to prove on the evidence of this year's three runs; however, he's 6lb lower than when winning at Redcar last October and perhaps the return to Carlisle will trigger a revival, with his course form figures reading 4106231.

20/1

7th

11

(12)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

19:45 Ripon

Jewel Maker

8st 10lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tim Easterby

Veteran with 12 wins but he's lost his way and has struggled after slow starts in both runs this spring; has something to prove and he needs to turn things around back up in trip.

20/1

11th

10

(7)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

15:53 Thirsk

Jewel Maker

9st 3lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Veteran with 12 wins to his name but didn't suggest his next one is near when trailing throughout on his AW reappearance three weeks ago.

25/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £222.10
Straight Forecast £184.77
Tricast £886.07
Trifecta £1713.30

Selections

The Times:

Do I Dream

SPOTLIGHT:

Tipperary Moon

Daily Mail:

Ravenglass

TOPSPEED:

Jewel Maker

Telegraph:

Do I Dream

The Guardian:

Do I Dream

Daily Mirror:

Do I Dream

The Star:

Do I Dream

Daily Record:

Do I Dream

RP Ratings:

Tipperary Moon

POSTDATA:

Tipperary Moon

D Express:

Tipperary Moon

The Sun:

Tipperary Moon