May 26 / 19.25 Pontefract

19.25

Good To Firm

EBF Northerncommercials, Commercialvehicles From Commercialpeople Rest’ Novice (Bands B-D) (GBB)

  • Prize money: £16200
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 6 runners
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EBF Northerncommercials, Commercialvehicles From Commercialpeople Rest’ Novice (Bands B-D) (GBB)

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 3

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fair form at Hamilton on debut a week ago and he's entitled to come on for that experience; bred to be suited by this longer trip (dam a 7f winner) and he seems sure to give a good account.
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12th

17

(7)

21st Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

18:10 Ascot

Muqtahem

9st 5lb

J: William Buick

T: George Boughey

Fair form on debut when third of seven at Hamilton (5f, good; Lieutenant Rascal second) last month and stepped up from that when making all in a Pontefract novice (6f, good to firm) seven days later; still looked green but plenty more will be needed from him in order to figure in this company.

33/1

1st

3

(3)

26th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

19:25 Pontefract

Muqtahem

9st 5lb

J: P J McDonald

T: George Boughey

Fair form at Hamilton on debut a week ago and he's entitled to come on for that experience; bred to be suited by this longer trip (dam a 7f winner) and he seems sure to give a good account.

5/2

3rd

1

(2)

19th May 2023

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 4

17:40 Hamilton

Muqtahem

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: George Boughey

£27,000 yearling, £60,000 2yo; second foal; dam 7f winner (RPR 71), half-sister to winners Shobiz (6f/7f) and Conspiritor (1m), out of 5f-7f winner Royal Confidence (including at two/Listed); yard had a well-backed 2yo debut winner on Tuesday and he needs a close look.

11/4

7/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Early February foal; 24,000gns foal who went for 37,000gns as a yearling; stamina on dam's side of pedigree and interesting to see how she goes in the market for yard that had a well-backed debut winner at Carlisle on Monday.
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6th

10

(6)

2nd Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 2

15:15 Hamilton

Expert Choice

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Two respectable efforts in handicaps last month, not beaten far at Chester 17 days ago (7.f, soft) despite hanging badly left in the straight; still low mileage and the handicapper is easing his burden.

9/1

5th

11

(13)

15th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

15:20 Chester

Expert Choice

8st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Richard Fahey

midfield on outer, bumped after 1f

9/1

3rd

4

(7)

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 208y

Class 3

16:00 Musselburgh

Expert Choice

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

took keen hold

9/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Mid-May foal who is related to several winners abroad; bred to be suited by a further but interesting to see how he goes in the market on this racecourse debut.
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2

(17)

6th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

20:10 Fairyhouse

Theres No Limit

10st 2lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Cian Collins

Won a 9.5f Ballinrobe claimer last June; finished the year in poor form and may need this run on return.

28/1

Form:

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
No show after a slow start at Newmarket on debut and, although newcomers from this yard tend to improve for a run, this one will have to raise game considerably if he's to figure at the finish.
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1st

8

(8)

29th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Newbury

Art Historian

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

in touch with leaders

10/1

5th

4

(1)

28th Jul 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:27 Newmarket (July)

Art Historian

9st 10lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

Steady progress in his 6f races; not disgraced over 7f at Leicester (handicap debut) last week; interesting back down in trip with cheekpieces fitted, as he gives the impression headgear will suit.

7/1

5th

5

(4)

20th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:40 Leicester

Art Historian

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Havana Grey colt who wasn't seen to best effect when second over 6f at Chepstow (good to firm) last time, keeping on after having to switch into the clear; shapes as if he'll stay 7f; going the right way and respected on nursery debut for leading stable.

5/2

Form: 1

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Deserves credit for making up a considerable amount of ground following a slow start to nail one with previous experience who had the rub of things (pair clear) at Beverley on debut; should be suited by 6f and, although he has to prove he's as good on quick ground, he looks a decent prospect.
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1st

3

(2)

25th May 2024

Soft

1m 0f 37y

Class 2

13:15 Haydock

Nellie Leylax

9st 2lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Tom Dascombe

Front-runner who made it two wins in a row when winning 7f nursery here (heavy) last August, and returned to winning ways on reappearance over this C&D (soft) last month; had just four rivals to beat last time and he's 5lb higher in this hotter race, but every chance he'll make another bold bid.

6/1

1st

3

(2)

25th May 2024

Soft

1m 0f 37y

Class 2

13:15 Haydock

Nellie Leylax

9st 2lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Tom Dascombe

Front-runner who made it two wins in a row when winning 7f nursery here (heavy) last August, and returned to winning ways on reappearance over this C&D (soft) last month; had just four rivals to beat last time and he's 5lb higher in this hotter race, but every chance he'll make another bold bid.

6/1

6th
6 (4)
Evoluir

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Late March foal; half-brother to two 7f winners; yard not noted for winning newcomers so easy enough to take on in this company.
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11th

11

(7)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:23 Redcar

Evoluir

10st 2lb

J: Miss Becky Smith

T: Micky Hammond

Just two wins in 34 starts and he hasn't been in great form on the AW, which usually brings out the best in him.

25/1

6th

10

(3)

7th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Evoluir

9st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Two wins from 33 starts; third of 11 in a C&D classified event in January but he's not been at that level back here on his last three starts; cheekpieces, worn last time, are retained.

20/1

10th

5

(8)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Evoluir

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

The odd encouraging effort this winter but he hasn't been at his best on his last two starts; connections now turn to cheekpieces.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £22.80
Straight Forecast £26.39
Trifecta £111.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Nellie Leylax

POSTDATA:

Muqtahem

Daily Mirror:

Expert Choice

NEWMARKET:

Muqtahem

Telegraph:

Muqtahem

Daily Record:

Muqtahem

RP RATINGS:

Nellie Leylax

TOPSPEED:

Nellie Leylax

The Times:

Nellie Leylax

The Guardian:

Nellie Leylax

Daily Mail:

Nellie Leylax

D Express:

Nellie Leylax

The Sun:

Nellie Leylax

The Star:

Expert Choice