October 09 / 14.00 Pontefract

14.00

Good To Soft

Northern Commercials New And Used Commercial Vehicles EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5400
  • 1m 2f 5y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Northern Commercials New And Used Commercial Vehicles EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 41 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 10lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Supported when stepping up on a promising debut effort to win comfortably at Newcastle last month; has a penalty to carry as a result but there is potential for him to improve again and he is much respected.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2

29th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

18:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Curran

11st 1lb

T: Rod Millman

14th

12

(11)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

18:10 Newbury

Curran

9st 5lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Won two 1m6f turf handicaps last June but inconsistent afterwards and unraced since a flop in October; left Charlie Johnston for 6,000gns 16 days later and had wind surgery in March; well handicapped (2lb above last winning mark) if he returns revived for new stable.

16/1

6/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 621

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Improving colt who went close at Ascot on his second start (7f, soft) before breaking his duck in good style at Ripon (1m, good to soft) latest; shoulders a penalty; scope for more from him up in trip and looks a big player.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

7

(6)

20th Jul 2024

Soft

1m 1f 170y

Class 4

15:20 Ripon

Prepschool

9st 5lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Michael Bell

Put two rather disappointing shows behind him with a creditable third at Sandown (1m2f, soft) two weeks ago; not far away on that evidence.

5/1

3rd

5

(3)

6th Jul 2024

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

16:12 Sandown

Prepschool

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Rather disappointing at Newbury and Epsom last two starts; hopes hinge on a return to the same C&D as his career-best third in April.

20/1

12th

10

(10)

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 17y

Class 2

13:25 Epsom

Prepschool

8st 11lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Michael Bell

Sole win from eight starts came last August, following a close call at this track (soft) the time before; has contested three 1m2f handicaps this term, easily best of those efforts when third at Sandown (good to soft; 2lb lower today) on second occasion; never dangerous in London Gold Cup at Newbury latest; others may bring more potential.

12/1

3rd
7 (4)
The Hun

3/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 22 BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Is a good yardstick in this race, having been beaten by both Prepschool and Curran in the two races he has contested; can't rule him out, but despite the penalties carried by that pair he'll need to find more to win.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

9

(7)

9th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

17:50 Kempton (AW)

The Hun

9st 1lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: Robert Eddery

Second in four of eight starts for Karl Burke but he's beaten a long way on all four runs for current yard; mark continues to fall but he's now 0-12 and has lots to prove; blinkers reapplied.

33/1

9th

5

(4)

4th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

17:30 Nottingham

The Hun

9st 6lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Robert Eddery

Second in four of eight starts for Karl Burke but beaten a long way on all three for new yard; headgear was changed on last two starts but he now goes without any; stays 1m2f and he was 11lb higher this time last year.

50/1

9th

5

(4)

4th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

17:30 Nottingham

The Hun

9st 6lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Robert Eddery

Second in four of eight starts for Karl Burke but beaten a long way on all three for new yard; headgear was changed on last two starts but he now goes without any; stays 1m2f and he was 11lb higher this time last year.

50/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
11th foal; brother to 1m/12.5f winner Jumellea (RPR 92), half-brother to winners Dylans Verse (Fr/Bel 9.7f-11.5f; 84), Star Prize (5f; 76) and Sweetasever (7f 2yo/1m; 73); dam twice-raced (50) half-sister to 7f-1m Group 1 winner Rock Of Gibraltar; already gelded; trainer 21% with turf 2yos in 2023.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

3

(3)

9th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 5y

Class 4

14:00 Pontefract

Agostino Masucci

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Ollie Sangster

11th foal; brother to 1m/12.5f winner Jumellea (RPR 92), half-brother to winners Dylans Verse (Fr/Bel 9.7f-11.5f; 84), Star Prize (5f; 76) and Sweetasever (7f 2yo/1m; 73); dam twice-raced (50) half-sister to 7f-1m Group 1 winner Rock Of Gibraltar; already gelded; trainer 21% with turf 2yos in 2023.

8/1

40/1

Form: 77

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held in two starts over 7f; step up in trip looks a positive but more of a handicap proposition.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

8

(2)

15th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Flavor

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Butler

Wears first-time headgear and a market check is advised, but she's struggled this year in her first two handicaps and a transformation is needed.

16/1

10th

9

(7)

6th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

20:10 Nottingham

Flavor

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: John Butler

Never in the hunt on her handicap debut/reappearance at Kempton ten days ago (7f); this trip should be more suitable and although others have more obvious claims, she's worth a market check.

20/1

8th

12

(4)

26th Jun 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:35 Kempton (AW)

Flavor

8st 13lb

J: Neil Callan

T: John Butler

Down the field at big prices in three maiden/novice events (7f/1m2f) last season; now goes handicapping on her return but she needs improvement and not sure this drop back in trip will suit.

25/1

Form: 3

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Brother to 1m2f winner Persia (RPR 102) and French 1m4f winner Visage (94); 9-1 on debut when green and over 11l third of five in a Carlisle novice event (1m, good to firm) last month; should come on for that.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

8

29th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 185y

14:07 Downpatrick

Love Safari

11st 4lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Gary McGill

Flat maiden makes his hurdling/stable debut back from a 520-day absence; some decent efforts in defeat in 2024 but best watched for now; first run since being gelded.

14/1

3rd

6

(5)

25th Oct 2024

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 5

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Love Safari

9st 5lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: David O’Meara

disputed lead early, raced in second after 2f

4/1

3rd

4

(7)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Love Safari

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

steadied start, towards rear on outer, headway over 2f out

11/2

Form:

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
700,000gns yearling; half-brother to French 1m2f AW winner Carloun; 28-1 on debut at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) when blowing the start and running green, beaten 28l; blinkers go on; much more needed.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

14

(12)

29th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

19:25 Down Royal

Synchronize

8st 10lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: J Morrison

Dual-purpose maiden showed some ability in maiden hurdles but has been poor in handicaps; of limited appeal back on the Flat.

16/1

10th

11

10th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 50y

15:50 Cork

Synchronize

10st 13lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: J Morrison

Dual-purpose maiden showed some ability in maiden hurdles but has been poor in three handicaps; others preferred.

66/1

50/1

Form: 00

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has failed to beat any opponent in two starts; can only watch.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13

(4)

11th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Cestrian Spirit

8st 13lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Kevin Ryan

Brings dismal form claims to this AW/handicap debut, having failed to beat a rival in three turf races; the change of scenario needs to make a huge difference.

14/1

8th

4

(5)

9th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 5y

Class 4

14:00 Pontefract

Cestrian Spirit

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Has failed to beat any opponent in two starts; can only watch.

50/1

11th

1

(9)

21st Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

13:20 Ayr

Cestrian Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Kevin Ryan

Made an inauspicious debut at Haydock (7f), trailing home last of 11; stable has a much stronger chance with Volterra.

40/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £13.50
Straight Forecast £10.74
Trifecta £31.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Prepschool

POSTDATA:

The Hun

The Times:

Curran

The Sun:

Agostino Masucci

Daily Mirror:

Curran

Daily Mail:

The Hun

Daily Record:

The Hun

RP RATINGS:

Prepschool

TOPSPEED:

Prepschool

NEWMARKET:

Prepschool

Telegraph:

Prepschool

The Guardian:

Prepschool

D Express:

Prepschool

The Star:

Prepschool