July 11 / 14.45 Pontefract

14.45

Good

Music Night & Beer Festival 21st July Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4320
  • 1m 2f 5y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Music Night & Beer Festival 21st July Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

6/5 (Won)

  • Win: £1.62
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 7-43

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Has improved with each of his three starts (1m, AW/good), most recently a good third at Newmarket; this well-bred Sea The Stars colt could continue to progress now up in trip and he's a leading contender.
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1st

7

(3)

14th Oct 2023

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:45 York

Star Ahoy

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

dwelt start, in touch with leaders soon after start

11/4

2nd

1

(1)

20th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

16:50 Sandown

Star Ahoy

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Well bred; his win when 8-13 in a maiden at Pontefract (1m2f; all three turf starts on good) in July on fourth start came in pretty much last-gasp fashion; gelded not long afterwards and this handicap debut is his first run since; could have more to offer.

11/4

1st

11

(5)

11th Jul 2023

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

14:45 Pontefract

Star Ahoy

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Has improved with each of his three starts (1m, AW/good), most recently a good third at Newmarket; this well-bred Sea The Stars colt could continue to progress now up in trip and he's a leading contender.

6/5

8/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 7yo who is a useful bumper (1m7f, soft) and maiden hurdle (2m5f, good to soft) winner; he may need further than this on the Flat but he's nevertheless respected given his ability in the other code.
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1st

13

1st May 2026

Yielding

3m 0f 160y

16:15 Punchestown

Wonderwall

12st 0lb

J: Mr R James

T: S Curling

Has run only three times since beating Its On The Line at Cheltenham last season; winner of points at Dromahane in November and 19 days ago, that recent display providing reassurance after a disappointingly lifeless Cheltenham defence; leading contender for the stable that has dominated the point-to-point scene this season.

3/1

7th

23

13th Mar 2026

Good

3m 2f 70y

Class 2

16:40 Cheltenham

Wonderwall

12st 0lb

J: Mr R James

T: S Curling

4-4 since bought for £33,000 in July 2024 and he emerged from midfield to win this last year (good to soft; effective on softer), fending off the late charge of Its On The Line; has undergone a similar preparation, arriving here fresh after winning a point in early November; there have been back-to-back winners of this race and a bold defence looks on the cards.

11/2

1st

23

14th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 2f 70y

Class 2

16:40 Cheltenham

Wonderwall

12st 0lb

J: Mr R James

T: S Curling

Only three runs over regulation fences but he was third in a Grade 2 in 2022 and fourth in a good novice handicap here in late 2023; signed off for the Bowen yard last summer with respectable runs over hurdles and hasn't been overly pressed to win two small-field points in Ireland for this stable; positive jockey booking and brings each-way hopes provided a 131-day break doesn't come back to bite him.

25/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 323

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Has run well in defeat on all three starts (1m-1m2f, good), making the running the last twice; can make another bold bid and has strong claims.
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2nd

1

(6)

26th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

15:15 Doncaster

Iron Lion

9st 13lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

4yo who has enjoyed a progressive season with three handicap wins (1m4f, good to soft/good; including here); won soft-ground novice over C&D last year; however, he's gone off the boil the last twice and has to bounce back.

20/1

6th

5

(7)

14th Sep 2024

Heavy

1m 4f 63y

Class 1

14:05 Chester

Iron Lion

9st 5lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: David O’Meara

held up in rear

14/1

19th

20

(19)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

15:35 York

Iron Lion

8st 13lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David O’Meara

Progress has not been smooth but he's scored this season over 1m4f at Doncaster, Haydock and Ripon; fair fifth of nine at Ayr (1m5f, sole run on good to firm) on penultimate start perhaps dents his prospects and he was well beaten last term on sole attempt at 1m6f; however, he's looked good for those three wins, better than the winning margin suggests on last two occasions.

16/1

25/1

Form: 2-

Last run: 281 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Displayed promise when runner-up (albeit no match for the winner) on debut here (1m4f, good to soft) last October; sold later that month for 40,000gns; has potential but makes stable debut after some time off and others have stronger form.
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1st

7

26th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

13:40 Sedgefield

Zain Farhh

10st 7lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Well beaten on all four starts over hurdles, most recently his handicap debut, and he could do with settling better; however, he may have needed that latest outing and has potential off this basement mark in view of his fair Flat ability; not ruled out in weak race in first-time tongue-tie.

11/2

1st

7

26th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

13:40 Sedgefield

Zain Farhh

10st 7lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Well beaten on all four starts over hurdles, most recently his handicap debut, and he could do with settling better; however, he may have needed that latest outing and has potential off this basement mark in view of his fair Flat ability; not ruled out in weak race in first-time tongue-tie.

11/2

6th

12

20th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

12:55 Uttoxeter

Zain Farhh

10st 5lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

took keen hold, held up in rear

10/1

33/1

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Last run:

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Fair third on debut in Bangor bumper (2m, good) in April; well beaten at Stratford since (2m, good); makes Flat debut and others are preferred.
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3rd

5

27th May 2026

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 4

17:30 Newton Abbot

Renoir

10st 10lb

J: David Noonan

T: Ben Clarke

On dangerous mark but he's 1-11 over hurdles and hasn't really fired since returning after wind surgery this spring; has a bit to prove and he's untried beyond 2m5f.

16/1

6th

1

14th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 5

19:10 Fontwell

Renoir

12st 0lb

J: David Noonan

T: Ben Clarke

Now 5lb lower than winning winning at Hereford (2m, good) in March 2025 but, following a break, could not justify favouritism when midfield at Stratford (2m2f; good; first run after wind op) last month; sports refitted cheekpieces and tries a new trip here; needs that recent run to have done him good.

7/1

7th

3

19th Apr 2026

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

16:18 Stratford

Renoir

11st 13lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Ben Clarke

Now 2lb lower than when winning at Hereford (2m, good) in spring 2025 but wasn't firing on all cylinders in the autumn when last seen and needs subsequent wind op to have made a difference; cheekpieces removed after one use.

8/1

7/2

Form: 23-42

Last run: 82 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
250,000euros yearling who showed plenty of promise among his four starts in France (1m1f-1m3f, soft/very soft) for Henri-Francois Devin, going close at Longchamp in April when last seen; gelded since; major player if reproducing his French form on this stable debut (remains in same ownership).
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9th

7

29th Jun 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

16:57 Uttoxeter

Jumeirah King

11st 2lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Anthony Honeyball

Won two non-handicaps on good ground at Worcester last summer; placed in two of his three handicaps and there's improvement in his jumping; not ruled out, despite the absence.

9/1

5th

8

17th Oct 2024

Good

1m 7f 50y

Class 4

16:40 Wincanton

Jumeirah King

11st 6lb

J: Chad Bament

T: Anthony Honeyball

prominent, not fluent 2nd, not fluent 3rd, outpaced after 3 out, hampered by faller 2 out, weakened approaching last

9/1

3rd

7

28th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:10 Worcester

Jumeirah King

11st 1lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Anthony Honeyball

Dictated a steady pace when winning a C&D novice by 4l last time, having previously finished a close third on handicap debut (4lb lower); he was useful on the Flat and may have more to offer as a jumper.

3/1

100/1

Form:

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
66-1, always behind and tailed off on last month's debut at Wetherby (7f, good to firm).
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11th

11

(3)

5th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

My Boy Benji

9st 2lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Sam England

Well held in three AW handicaps, at 1m3f, 1m and 1m4f; now eligible for this level but needs to show he's worth this ceiling mark; first-time headgear.

20/1

8th

9

(3)

16th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

15:55 Newcastle (AW)

My Boy Benji

8st 12lb

J: William Pyle

T: Sam England

Still reasonably unexposed after five starts, but equally needs to take a sharp step forward to stake a claim; soundly beaten at Southwell (1m, Class 6; 40-1) on most recent appearance; easing mark and dam was a 7.7f-12.4f winner.

25/1

11th

8

(12)

29th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:00 Southwell (AW)

My Boy Benji

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Sam England

took keen hold, raced wide towards rear

20/1

25/1

Form: 5/4

Last run: 75 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promising fifth on debut at Kempton (1m3f, AW) in December 2021 then absent until stable debut at Beverley (1m2f, good to soft) this April; may have needed latest run but big step forward required on second start back.
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13th

9

(15)

17th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Doncaster

Mr Cuddihy

11st 7lb

J: Jason Edmunds

T: Michael Appleby

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

7/1

2nd

3

(12)

18th Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:55 Newmarket (July)

Mr Cuddihy

10st 0lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

raced centre, towards rear

25/1

9th

2

(8)

11th Jul 2023

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

14:45 Pontefract

Mr Cuddihy

10st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Michael Appleby

Promising fifth on debut at Kempton (1m3f, AW) in December 2021 then absent until stable debut at Beverley (1m2f, good to soft) this April; may have needed latest run but big step forward required on second start back.

25/1

OUR TIP

50/1

Form: 9

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
25-1, tailed off on debut at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) three weeks ago; others have much stronger form, including stablemate Break Point.
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10th

7

(6)

24th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Lite And Airy

9st 9lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: S Woods

Well beaten on all four starts, including tailed off behind Belo Horizonte at Yarmouth (1m) last week; new blinkers need to transform him.

25/1

10th

4

(8)

16th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

15:00 Yarmouth

Lite And Airy

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: S Woods

in touch with leaders

14/1

11th

2

(12)

25th Jul 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:20 Chelmsford (AW)

Lite And Airy

10st 1lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: S Woods

Big prices and out with the washing in two starts over 1m2f, on Tapeta and turf; handicaps more suitable when qualified.

100/1

Form: 8-

Last run: 299 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
125-1, well beaten here (6f, good) last September on sole start; wears a first-time hood.
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12th

9

(7)

18th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cuttlestone Bridge

9st 1lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Steph Hollinshead

0-5 and has poor form claims; well behind some of these opponents over C&D most recently, having blown the start.

33/1

11th

5

(12)

2nd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

15:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cuttlestone Bridge

9st 5lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Steph Hollinshead

Has no form claims having finished down the field in all his runs, including handicap debut here 12 days ago (8.6f) when first tried in this headgear combination.

33/1

0

9

(4)

21st Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cuttlestone Bridge

9st 1lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Steph Hollinshead

Has poor claims on form, having beaten a total of one rival in three runs; eyeshield now added; needs to be transformed by the switch to handicap level.

33/1

Form: 34

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

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Payout
Exacta £8.50
Straight Forecast £8.35
Trifecta £19.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Star Ahoy

Daily Mirror:

Jumeirah King

The Sun:

Iron Lion

The Guardian:

Break Point

RP RATINGS:

Star Ahoy

POSTDATA:

Star Ahoy

NEWMARKET:

Star Ahoy

The Times:

Star Ahoy

Telegraph:

Star Ahoy

Daily Mail:

Star Ahoy

D Express:

Star Ahoy

The Star:

Star Ahoy

Daily Record:

Jumeirah King