June 25 / 18.15 Pontefract

18.15

Good

Sky Bet Sunday Series 3YO Mile Handicap

  • Prize money: £10308
  • 1m 0f 6y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Sky Bet Sunday Series 3YO Mile Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

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9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.63
  • Place: £1.40

Form: R52-12 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Refused to race on his first two starts; now he's worked out what to do at the start he's making up for lost time, winning a Southwell maiden (1m) in April and improving when second in a Class 2 handicap at Epsom on Derby Day (winner ran well at Royal Ascot); drop back to 1m should be no issue and this represents a drop in class; strong claims.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(7)

17th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

15:05 Haydock

Silver Sword

10st 0lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Dylan Cunha

Gained last success off just 1lb lower at Meydan in March; hasn't scored on home soil for over two years but ran respectably in competitive field at York (1m) last Friday; possibilities back down in grade.

13/2

5th

13

(16)

10th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

13:30 York

Silver Sword

8st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Dylan Cunha

Failed to kick on after big-field handicap win at Meydan (1m, good to firm) in March but returned from a break in the Cambridgeshire (1m1f, good to firm) a fortnight ago and was denied a clear run when finishing an encouraging 11th of 23; he may be able to build on that performance.

16/1

11th

20

(1)

27th Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Silver Sword

8st 8lb

J: J F Egan

T: Dylan Cunha

Won a big-field handicap at Meydan (1m, good to firm) in March; however, didn't really threaten in Britain on his next three starts in April and May, and returns from a break today; others are more appealing.

40/1

7/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 3121-7 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Improved for a switch to nurseries in the second half of last season, winning on good ground at Epsom (7f) and Windsor (1m); sold out of the Crisfords for 75,000gns after the latter success; perhaps needed the run on last month's seasonal/stable debut; still has some potential.
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6

1st Apr 2024

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 4

13:27 Fakenham

Star Player

11st 2lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Had wind surgery since last run; should be suited by this sharp scenario on stable/hurdles debut, having gained his Flat wins over 7f/1m on good ground; interesting.

2/1

6

1st Apr 2024

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 4

13:27 Fakenham

Star Player

11st 2lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Had wind surgery since last run; should be suited by this sharp scenario on stable/hurdles debut, having gained his Flat wins over 7f/1m on good ground; interesting.

2/1

6th

3

(3)

3rd Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Star Player

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

His nursery win came off a similar mark; beaten favourite on his last three starts and some hanging didn't help last time at Windsor; others appeal more.

5/1

20/1

  • Place: £5.50

Form: 79-695

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
0-5 in handicaps but his latest effort at Ayr was a step back in the right direction; this looks tougher.
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2nd

3

(6)

16th Oct 2023

Good

0m 7f 33y

Class 6

15:35 Musselburgh

Impulsive Reaction

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

outpaced in rear, steady headway on outer from 2f out, went second inside final 110yds, kept on, nearest finish

5/1

6th

9

(7)

12th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 37y

Class 5

16:45 Haydock

Impulsive Reaction

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tim Easterby

Won 7f 2yo maiden at Musselburgh last June and has run some reasonable races this year; has dropped down the weights but still needs to produce something extra now in headgear for the first time.

20/1

7th

13

(3)

14th Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

16:25 York

Impulsive Reaction

8st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

midfield

7/1

16/1

Form: 41-845

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Not matched his 2yo form in three runs this season, including after a gelding operation at Haydock two weeks ago; others have less to prove.
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5th

8

(7)

8th Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

19:52 Carlisle

Overrule

9st 3lb

J: Shane Gray

T: K R Burke

Fair 7f juvenile winner who has returned to some form of late, fourth of 11 in 1m Pontefract handicap 13 days ago; one for the shortlist.

11/2

4th

7

(4)

25th Jun 2023

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Pontefract

Overrule

9st 1lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: K R Burke

Not matched his 2yo form in three runs this season, including after a gelding operation at Haydock two weeks ago; others have less to prove.

16/1

5th

7

(2)

10th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 37y

Class 4

16:10 Haydock

Overrule

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

took keen hold, prominent on inner, weakened over 1f out

9/1

Form: 0-5125 D BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Narrow winner of a 1m handicap at Haydock in April (good); better form when second in a competitive Sandown handicap last month but his forward progress stalled when only fifth (behind Venetian) at Musselburgh three weeks ago (1m1f, good to firm); still has time to do better.
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24

(18)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

15:35 York

Dancing In Paris

8st 11lb

T: Ian Williams

Reserve; acts on good to soft, much more to prove on soft; came back to the boil to win a Shergar Cup race at Ascot (2m) two weeks ago and peak efforts last term, including a 2m fourth at this meeting, were a bit better; with 4lb penalty, though, a career best may nevertheless be required.

40/1

1st

4

(3)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 209y

Class 2

14:10 Ascot

Dancing In Paris

9st 6lb

J: L J Ferraris

T: Ian Williams

Third in a 1m4f handicap at this meeting two years ago and his run over the same trip here 15 days ago was a step back in the right direction; has some appealing form to his name at 2m, so very much in the mix.

12/1

7/1

Form: 51-932 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Two wins as a 2yo; better form in defeat on his last two starts, beaten a short-head at Haydock two weeks ago (1m, good to firm); 2lb higher mark and the widest draw to contend with this time.
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7th

2

(7)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 3y

18:30 Bellewstown

Venetian

9st 11lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Second runner for yard; four AW wins; 1-16 on turf; kept very busy on AW in recent months, on latest collared close home when runner-up over 7f off current mark; 7lb claimer takes over from Colin Keane; one to consider.

4/1

2nd

5

(5)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Venetian

9st 11lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Four AW wins up to an extended 1m1f, twice over C&D including in January off 74; kept busy since over various trips, most recently best work at finish after a slow start (stalls slow to open) when beaten 1.5l over 6f; return to 7f to suit and okay mark so one to consider.

5/1

5/2

Form: 8-1211 CD

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Three wins and a controversial second in four handicap runs this year, climbing 31lb in the weights as a result; suspect there is more to come and he's one to take seriously; untested on faster than good to soft.
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3rd

4

(6)

2nd Oct 2023

Standard

1m 4f 99y

Class 3

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Concorde

9st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

held up in rear, headway 2f out, challenging when ridden over 1f out, no extra final 110yds

6/4

1st

6

(8)

22nd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Newbury

Concorde

9st 10lb

J: David Probert

T: George Boughey

Sent handicapping for three wins (all on softer than good; unraced on heavy) and a controversial second from four starts this spring, all at odds on; good to firm may have been against him in June on his only appearance since; absent three months but he catches the eye with the ground back in his favour and his sire gives encouragement for 1m2f.

3/1

7th

2

(10)

25th Jun 2023

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Pontefract

Concorde

9st 10lb

J: William Buick

T: George Boughey

Three wins and a controversial second in four handicap runs this year, climbing 31lb in the weights as a result; suspect there is more to come and he's one to take seriously; untested on faster than good to soft.

5/2

14/1

Form: 2270-4

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Didn't progress at two but he made an encouraging seasonal return at York four weeks ago (7f, good to firm; visored first time, left off today); new trip; needs more.
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21th

16

(17)

31st May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Craven

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Two best runs last season were over this C&D, finishing third to Riot in May before winning over C&D in July; mainly modest efforts since; lacks a recent run.

33/1

21th

16

(17)

31st May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Craven

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Two best runs last season were over this C&D, finishing third to Riot in May before winning over C&D in July; mainly modest efforts since; lacks a recent run.

33/1

10th

8

(10)

11th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:55 York

Craven

9st 10lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Richard Fahey

Dual fast-ground winner, including over this C&D in July; however, nowhere near that level since and easy enough to take on once again.

33/1

9th
11 (5)
Tasever

12/1

Form: 4-2432 BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Ran as well as he ever has when second over C&D 13 days ago, his first run at 1m; should have races in him but this one looks competitive.
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4th

9

(3)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Tasever

9st 4lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Patrick Morris

All six wins have been at this track (7f/1m) but he's been below his best here on his last three starts; may have needed the run here in July but others have stronger claims.

33/1

14th

13

(6)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Tasever

8st 13lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Patrick Morris

Bagged a fourth C&D success in February; off since a below-par seventh over C&D in March though so needs to hit the ground running.

33/1

7th

2

(8)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Tasever

9st 8lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Patrick Morris

Six-time course winner, including twice from the front over C&D this winter; 4lb higher than for his last win and he's never defied a mark this lofty, but the promising Harry Vigors takes off 7lb and he may make a bold bid.

6/1

20/1

Form: 6-7716

Last run: 48 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Got up late to win a 7.5f handicap at Beverley in April (good to soft), his ninth start; last of six at Ayr one month later; stable have stronger claims elsewhere.
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10th

10

(6)

25th Jun 2023

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Pontefract

Royal Cay

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Got up late to win a 7.5f handicap at Beverley in April (good to soft), his ninth start; last of six at Ayr one month later; stable have stronger claims elsewhere.

20/1

6th

5

(3)

8th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:35 Ayr

Royal Cay

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Showed improved form to win at Beverley on reappearance (7.5f, good to soft), staying on well to get up close home; this easier 7f may not be ideal.

7/2

1st

9

(10)

19th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

17:10 Beverley

Royal Cay

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Richard Fahey

Looked in need of further when third at Doncaster (6f, heavy) in November but has flattered to deceive since returned to 7f; needs to raise his game.

12/1

Form: 4-3618 D BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Both career wins at Carlisle, recording a career best over 1m this month when blinkers were added for the first time; disappointed at Ripon five days later; could resume his progress but he needs to.
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3rd

5

(6)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 32y

Class 4

16:45 Carlisle

Ludos Landing

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Scored at Newcastle (1m4f) in March but largely below form since, last of four in 1m4f handicap at Thirsk ten days ago; this course winner needs to take a step forward in refitted blinkers.

12/1

4th

1

(1)

1st Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 5

16:22 Thirsk

Ludos Landing

10st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Charlie Johnston

Exposed 6yo who concedes weight to 3yo rivals but brings positives, being the only C&D scorer in the field and a winner off 2lb higher in most recent attempt in this grade.

11/2

5th

4

(3)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:20 Sandown

Ludos Landing

9st 5lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Charlie Johnston

Strike-rate of 7-50; won off this mark in March but well beaten in three of his four subsequent runs and has become hard to predict.

11/1

Form: 44-226

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Frustrating from 7f to 1m2f but he's shown a fair level of ability; not at his best at Redcar four weeks ago; needs a career best to come out on top in a competitive handicap.
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5th

8

(10)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 190y

Class 6

17:50 Ripon

Three Yorkshiremen

10st 10lb

J: Miss M Boucher

T: Jack Jones

Runaway winner at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) last November, but he's struggled since and was tailed off on his stable debut at Wolverhampton (1m6f) last month; now only 1lb higher than for his last success but he needs a major revival back in trip.

9/1

7th

5

(7)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Three Yorkshiremen

11st 0lb

J: Miss M Boucher

T: Jack Jones

Hit with a sharp rise in the weights after running away with a 0-55 here last backend and has struggled since, including in one go over this far; has moved yards yet again (new trainer also runs Shopaholic) which needs to have helped.

4/1

5th

13

(1)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:40 Kempton (AW)

Three Yorkshiremen

9st 3lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Ivan Furtado

Took this in 2025 for Michael Wigham; also won for Barry Brennan at Wolverhampton in November but well below par in three runs for that yard this season; starts out for another stable here with something to prove.

16/1

Non-runners

Three Yorkshiremen

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £30.70
Straight Forecast £30.96
Tricast £555.49
Trifecta £499.90

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Concorde

SPOTLIGHT:

Silver Sword

POSTDATA:

Tasever

TOPSPEED:

Star Player

The Times:

Concorde

Telegraph:

Concorde

D Express:

Concorde

Daily Mirror:

Concorde

The Sun:

Concorde

The Star:

Concorde

NEWMARKET:

Silver Sword

Daily Record:

Silver Sword

The Guardian:

Tasever