October 07 / 13.17 Pontefract

13.17

Soft

Constant Security Serving Yorkshire Racecourses Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Constant Security Serving Yorkshire Racecourses Nursery Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 64303

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden; creditable third on two occasions, including in Haydock nursery last time; subsequent gelding may enable him to find the necessary improvement to get off the mark; not ruled out.
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8

(5)

20th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

17:08 Pontefract

Veydari

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Won nursery here last October (6f, soft) on sole previous course visit and he's run some good races in defeat for his new yard this season, including on good ground and when fourth of 13 at Ayr three weeks ago (6f, soft; showed pace); each-way contender now back down in trip.

8/1

10

(2)

30th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Ayr

Veydari

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Won a 6f handicap off 3lb lower at Pontefract for Richard Fahey last October (soft); bought for 35,000gns; some fair runs since, notably when second at Chester in July (6f, good; well drawn); each-way chance.

9/1

85

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Veydari

8st 12lb

T: Julie Camacho

20/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 178637

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Appears suited by ground softer than good; last two efforts (5f/7f) suggest this return to 6f is a positive move; however, her limitations have been rather exposed since spring win.
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8th

4

(6)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:08 Beverley

Larchill Lass

9st 6lb

J: Sam James

T: Michael & David Easterby

A fair 5f juvenile winner for Karl Burke but she arrives under a cloud, eighth in 5f Carlisle handicap two weeks ago; she has something to prove.

7/1

8th

7

(10)

9th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Carlisle

Larchill Lass

9st 6lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Michael & David Easterby

Had some useful form as a 2yo but it's been tough going this time around; tailed off over 6f here when last seen in July; now wears cheekpieces for just the second time (runner-up in a seller when tried previously).

20/1

14/1

  • Place: £4.10

Form: 179027 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Clear best form at Hamilton, namely a maiden win in June and nursery second (might have won but for coming off a true line) on penultimate start; still has something to prove away from that venue.
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5th

1

(8)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Leicester

Shazani

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Roy Bowring

On a handy mark on his 1m/7f form last autumn but hasn't been shaping this spring as though he's about to return to winning ways.

11/1

7th

2

(3)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Shazani

9st 7lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Roy Bowring

Doubled his tally in Leger Legends race at Doncaster last September (comfortably made all at 40-1 despite going as far as 1m for the first/only time); just one run of note since but he did show more spark latest on his second run back from a break, in first-time blinkers (retained); not ruled out if taking to AW at the first attempt.

9/1

6th

4

(9)

13th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:52 Leicester

Shazani

9st 8lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Roy Bowring

Stable yet to get rolling for the year but started favourite on his Doncaster comeback recently; said to have stopped quickly there and goes in first-time headgear today; softer ground would have been ideal back to sprinting (last autumn's win came over 1m).

7/1

Form: 4421 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Steadily improving filly whose form has substance; showed promise behind two useful sorts here on debut; justified favouritism in C&D maiden (good to soft) most recently, taking record to 4421; strongly respected.
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8th

1

(13)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Newbury

Dark Rosa

9st 12lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Georgina Nicholls

AW winner for current stable but her form has dipped in two starts since returned to turf, despite being previously effective in this sphere; bit to prove at present.

14/1

9th

8

(9)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:35 Wetherby

Dark Rosa

9st 5lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Georgina Nicholls

Shot back up the weights after an easy win at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) in November; latest Bath run was after a 12-week absence and she may fare better today with her rider's 7lb claim useful.

12/1

7th

3

(7)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Bath

Dark Rosa

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Georgina Nicholls

Shot back up the weights after an easy win at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) in November; had comparable form over 6f on turf last season and finished on heels of the leaders in 1m2f AW race in January on latest start, but others may well be a bit better handicapped.

8/1

Form: 431 D

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Thrice-raced colt who justified favouritism at Hamilton (soft) most recently, proving suited by the switch to a stiffer 6f; gets a similar test on nursery debut and could well progress further; shortlisted.
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3rd

8

(8)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Top Juggler

9st 6lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Fair record here for the Quinn yard; made a successful debut for his current trainer off 2lb lower last September but will need to be spot on as he returns from more than six months off.

20/1

7

(7)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Top Juggler

9st 9lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Won narrowly at Carlisle (6f) on debut for new yard; well held in the Ayr Bronze Cup later in September but this looks an easier task; showed promise over C&D in sole AW attempt.

16/1

67

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Top Juggler

9st 2lb

T: Seb Spencer

Soft-ground 2yo winner for Quinn yard last August and beat Territorial Knight by a head to win on recent stable debut at Carlisle (6f, good); could have more to offer for this yard and not ruled out under 5lb penalty.

14/1

16/1

Form: 950

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Not particularly solid in terms of form but a gelding operation, first-time headgear and switch to nursery level are possible sources of improvement; market support should be heeded.
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4th

4

(3)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Ripon

Night Emperor

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Tina Jackson

Failed to progress for Hugo Palmer; fared a lot better than on his AW stable debut in February when sixth (Hurstwood fourth) of 12 at Redcar (6f, good) three weeks ago but will need to step forward again.

10/1

6th

3

(4)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:15 Redcar

Night Emperor

9st 8lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Tina Jackson

Failed to progress for Hugo Palmer and he finished well beaten (50-1) on his stable debut in February (7f, AW; after 483 days off); down in grade but not easily recommended.

20/1

8th

6

(3)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:12 Newcastle (AW)

Night Emperor

9st 6lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Tina Jackson

Promise for Hugo Palmer in 2024, none more so than when fifth in a 6f Thirsk maiden (8-1); joined this trainer (who has been known to do well with cast-offs from other yards) for 6,500gns; low mileage but difficult to know what to expect on stable debut off a 483-day absence.

20/1

Form: 445201 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Clear best form in his two attempts over 6f on turf, namely close second in York nursery (good to soft) in July and comfortable success in Ffos Las maiden (heavy) last time; may improve further at this trip.
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4th

3

(2)

18th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:55 Haydock

Sir Palamedes

9st 8lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charlie Fellowes

Needs to rebound, having been disappointing at Pontefract last week; scored comfortably in Ffos Las maiden (6f, heavy) the time before and a reproduction of that form would put him in the mix.

12/1

7th

7

(11)

7th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:17 Pontefract

Sir Palamedes

9st 4lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Charlie Fellowes

in touch with leaders on outer, switched to centre 2f out

11/2

Form: 331705

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Record is 1-8, the win gained over 7f in July; ran respectably upped to 1m at Doncaster (good) most recently, beaten only 2l and keeping on; not crying out for this return to sprinting.
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8th

5

(10)

7th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:17 Pontefract

Dukes Of Haather

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

slowly away, switched sharply left soon after start, raced in last, switched to centre 2f out

14/1

5th

5

(6)

12th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Doncaster

Dukes Of Haather

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Won in first-time blinkers (retained since) on nursery debut at Chester (7f, good to soft) in July; the step up to 1m could suit and he's been drawn wide in big-field nurseries at Goodwood and York the last twice, but he needs to take a sizeable step forward from those performances.

20/1

15th

15

(16)

22nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Dukes Of Haather

8st 11lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Came good with blinkers added in 7f Chester nursery last month; drawn wide and made some late headway to finish seventh of 16 in Glorious Goodwood nursery since; that suggests he's still in good form but he again hasn't fared too well with the draw.

25/1

8/1

Form: 244512 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Blinkered last three starts; took his form to a new level the last twice, winning at Carlisle (soft) then runner-up at Ayr (good), both over 6f; may have more to offer in the retained headgear.
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9th

12

(2)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Stirrup Cup

8st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Soft-ground C&D winner last autumn who's twice been unlucky in big-field Thirsk handicaps switched to cheekpieces this spring; better off with Juan Les Pins than on his comeback and enters calculations.

7/1

3rd

6

(8)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:47 Thirsk

Stirrup Cup

9st 4lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Both his wins have come on soft ground but he ran a cracker on good ground over C&D last week (cheekpieces first time), keeping on well behind an in-form sprinter; 1lb higher today but still a strong contender, especially with some rain in the forecast.

11/2

2nd

10

(3)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:10 Thirsk

Stirrup Cup

9st 8lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Tim Easterby

Both wins have come over 6f on soft ground and remains 7lb higher than for the latest; opposable under the likely conditions and the run may be needed; cheekpieces replace blinkers.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 22233

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Gelded prior to creditable effort at Hamilton (upped to 6f; heavy) last month on handicap debut and return from break, taking form figures to 22233; this consistent maiden again has place possibilities.
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1

(6)

3rd Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

17:17 Haydock

Georgecandoit

9st 9lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

0-10 but has dropped down the weights and was an unlucky fifth off this mark at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) last Tuesday, when repeatedly denied a clear passage; could make amends if he gets the breaks this time.

5/1

7

(4)

24th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

14:15 Beverley

Georgecandoit

9st 2lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Beaten favourite in a 7f novice at Catterick before predictably struggling in a Class 4 handicap at York (7f, good; first-time cheekpieces); now 0-9 and the headgear is soon discarded; others preferred.

12/1

18th

18

(17)

31st May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:50 York

Georgecandoit

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

0-8; disappointing when just 13-8 for 7f Catterick novice 19 days ago; needs the application of cheekpieces to have a positive effect.

40/1

12/1

Form: 436

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Seemed a non-stayer over 7f on soft ground last time; ran well over 6f at Deauville (heavy) on penultimate start and looks open to progress back at this distance on handicap debut; headgear fitted.
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4th

5

(1)

28th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kildonan

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Amy Murphy

His 6f maiden win in November is sandwiched by three modest handicap runs; still has to prove his stamina for 7f; cheekpieces return after a poor run in blinkers last time.

16/1

4th

5

(1)

28th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kildonan

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Amy Murphy

His 6f maiden win in November is sandwiched by three modest handicap runs; still has to prove his stamina for 7f; cheekpieces return after a poor run in blinkers last time.

16/1

7th

2

(3)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

12:52 Southwell (AW)

Kildonan

9st 9lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Amy Murphy

Led close home in a C&D maiden in November and things didn't unfold in his favour here next time; blinkers replace cheekpieces; others have more obvious win prospects but he shouldn't be far away.

8/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £42.50
Straight Forecast £41.88
Tricast £475.71
Trifecta £662.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Dark Rosa

The Times:

Sir Palamedes

RP RATINGS:

Kildonan

TOPSPEED:

Shazani

The Guardian:

Sir Palamedes

D Express:

Sir Palamedes

The Star:

Sir Palamedes

POSTDATA:

Dark Rosa

NEWMARKET:

Dark Rosa

Telegraph:

Dark Rosa

Daily Mail:

Dark Rosa

Daily Mirror:

Dark Rosa

The Sun:

Dark Rosa

Daily Record:

Dark Rosa