April 22 / 15.22 Pontefract

15.22

Soft

Bowel Cancer Screening Programme Save Lives Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 1m 0f 6y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Bowel Cancer Screening Programme Save Lives Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 5468-5 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Won four times last April-July (good to soft-heavy), including this race; went up the weights and he's finished no better than fourth since his last win, but he's edging back down the handicap and could improve for his reappearance outing here three weeks ago.
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Verdict Starting price

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

7/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 42443- D

Last run: 196 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
0-15 last year but placed on several occasions, including when third of 16 over C&D (good to soft) last October when last seen; has run pretty well on each of her last two reappearances and she might not be far away.
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5th

3

(1)

29th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Carlisle

Golden Melody

10st 2lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tim Easterby

Course winner in June and she comes here in good form, a close fifth in 1m1f Hamilton handicap six days ago; she's one for the shortlist.

8/1

5th

5

(2)

23rd Aug 2024

Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 4

18:05 Hamilton

Golden Melody

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Six-time winner who is suited by good or slower ground; has mixed record this season but she won at Carlisle (1m, soft) in June and went very close at Chester (10.3f, good) last time; on same mark as for that last run and she's a big player if she can repeat the form.

6/1

2nd

8

(9)

4th Aug 2024

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

14:30 Chester

Golden Melody

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Won over C&D on good ground in 2021 and came from off the pace to end long losing streak at Carlisle (1m, soft; first-time blinkers) in June but her form has dipped since that latest success and others in this field have more persuasive profiles.

25/1

11/2

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 54751- D

Last run: 203 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Won three times at Hamilton (1m1f/1m, various ground) last year, including in October when last seen; can also be effective elsewhere (this is his first run here) and ran well first time up last term; possible player.
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10th

4

(3)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

20:52 Pontefract

Arkenstaar

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

He was gaining his first win away from Hamilton when landing a C&D handicap last October off a 2lb lower mark; promising return to action at his beloved Hamilton 19 days ago; that should have blown away any cobwebs and he rates a strong contender for a yard who could be hitting top gear judged on recent results.

9/2

3rd

4

(2)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

15:53 Hamilton

Arkenstaar

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

One of his seven wins here came in this race two seasons ago; had the benefit of a run that year and record after this sort of break isn't overly encouraging; however, his course record is too good to ignore, he's on a competitive mark and goes on all ground.

7/2

1

(7)

14th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 53y

Class 5

16:14 Leicester

Arkenstaar

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Prevailed by a neck at Pontefract (1m, soft) last week, making it three wins from his last four starts and recording first success away from Hamilton; only 3lb higher even with another penalty; respected in current form.

4/1

Form: 13214-

Last run: 205 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Five wins last year, four of them over 1m2f at her favourite course Beverley, but she also won over 1m1f at Carlisle and has shown promise here, too; runner-up on last year's reappearance and could be involved on this season's comeback if the ground makes today's race a test of stamina.
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12th

8

(10)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:56 Beverley

Dandys Angel

9st 0lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: John Wainwright

Six-time course winner (all 1m2f) who goes on any ground; never involved on her C&D reappearance last month, but she should be sharper this time and is now 11lb lower than for her win here last summer; could be dangerous if she gets a good pace and some luck.

20/1

8th

10

(4)

15th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

17:10 Beverley

Dandys Angel

8st 7lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: John Wainwright

Six-time course winner (all 1m2f) who goes on any ground and finished second in this on her first start of 2023; 0-10 since her last win in July, however, and she was 50-1 when suffering big defeat on her reappearance in this race last year; nothing wrong with this mark if she is ready to roll.

25/1

Form: 200-66

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on AW form as recent as last April and it's possible the first-time hood will help this headstrong sort, but he's finished well beaten on his last four starts and a major turnaround is needed.
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10th

6

(7)

6th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

First Dynasty

9st 6lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Max Young

Scored over C&D in October but he's gone off the boil, coming in last of nine in 7f Wolverhampton handicap 23 days ago; cheekpieces replace blinkers and he has plenty to prove.

33/1

10th

6

(7)

6th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

First Dynasty

9st 6lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Max Young

Scored over C&D in October but he's gone off the boil, coming in last of nine in 7f Wolverhampton handicap 23 days ago; cheekpieces replace blinkers and he has plenty to prove.

33/1

7/4

Form: 7-0521 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Form can be up and down but he went close at Doncaster (7f, soft) last month then easily made all at Windsor (1m, good) last Monday; 5lb penalty is unlikely to stop him if he can reproduce that latest form.
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10th

7

(10)

17th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

16:22 Southwell (AW)

Perseverants

9st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Made all off 1lb higher at Windsor (1m, good) in spring 2024 and will also be suited by today's trip-and-surface combination but returned from long absence with 15l defeat last month and needs to have taken significant benefit from that outing.

50/1

9

(3)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

16:25 York

Perseverants

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Made all in good style at Windsor (1m, good) in April 2024 and this 7yo is well treated now 2lb higher if retaining that ability; however, he's returning from a 454-day absence so there are questions to answer.

33/1

10th

3

(9)

28th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:55 Southwell (AW)

Perseverants

9st 7lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Scott Dixon

Wolverhampton winner early last year who scored in some style at Windsor (1m, good) this month but was disappointing under his penalty at Pontefract (1m, soft) six days ago; not quite sure what to expect after that; stable also runs Visibility.

12/1

12/1

Form: 31550- D

Last run: 198 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Won four times last April-August (1m-1m3f, soft-good); campaign ended with three lesser runs and the drop back to 1m isn't an obvious plus, but the break may have helped and he's off his last winning mark; not discounted.
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9th

9

(4)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

19:45 Windsor

Dogged

9st 1lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Five-time winner on turf, but losing run now up to 21; makes his debut for another new yard after seven months off and the market should indicate what is expected.

11/1

OUR TIP

10/1

Form: 00-548

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Fair fourth off 3lb higher at Newcastle (1m, AW) last month and didn't see out 1m2f there last time; each-way possible now back down in trip.
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2

(4)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

17:30 Redcar

Paris Lights

10st 1lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Both wins on AW and 0-18 on turf; a couple of Pontefract runs this spring that bring him into the reckoning and this is effectively his first run at this level since winning at Newcastle in December; should run his race.

7/2

6th

7

(2)

6th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

15:30 Pontefract

Paris Lights

8st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Two wins on AW but 0-17 on turf; second and third over C&D in the spring off slightly higher marks than this, before lesser efforts elsewhere on last two outings; well treated if back on song.

8/1

6th

2

(7)

10th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 213y

Class 5

17:30 Doncaster

Paris Lights

10st 0lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Two wins on AW but 0-16 on turf; twice placed at Pontefract this season but he needs to rebound from a lacklustre effort at Ripon (1m2f, good) three weeks ago.

16/1

14/1

Form: 6233-7

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Displayed promise last March-July for Harry Eustace and sold for 5,000gns last October; this lightly raced 4yo reportedly lost his action on last month's reappearance at Newcastle (eased) and isn't written off, but he has something to prove regarding his current form.
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3rd

2

(3)

28th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

14:45 Catterick

Man Of AAn

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

0-9; ran some good races for Harry Eustace but has regressed sharply in handicaps and shouldn't be troubling Flight Radar on these terms.

8/1

12th

8

(11)

25th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

16:45 Doncaster

Man Of AAn

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Liam Bailey

Continues to drop down the weights and didn't run badly when fifth of seven in first-time cheekpieces at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) three weeks ago; however, he's struggled in the main this season; no headgear today.

33/1

5th

1

(2)

3rd Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

16:05 Musselburgh

Man Of AAn

9st 10lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Liam Bailey

Interesting on his maiden/novice efforts for Harry Eustace last season but hasn't beaten a rival in three runs for current yard; hooded last time and now in cheekpieces.

16/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £20.80
Straight Forecast £20.83
Tricast £155.01
Trifecta £198.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Perseverants

THE NORTH:

On The River

Telegraph:

Arkenstaar

TOPSPEED:

Golden Melody

The Guardian:

Arkenstaar

Daily Mail:

On The River

The Sun:

On The River

RP RATINGS:

Perseverants

POSTDATA:

Perseverants

D Express:

Perseverants

Daily Mirror:

Perseverants

The Star:

Perseverants

Daily Record:

Perseverants

The Times:

Golden Melody