September 15 / 17.10 Pontefract

17.10

Good

Nadeen Dawson Memorial Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4320
  • 1m 0f 6y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Nadeen Dawson Memorial Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.30
  • Place: £1.30

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fastnet Rock gelding who fetched 95,000gns as a yearling; half-brother to US 5.5f stakes/6f turf winner Star Devine; dam, a 1m2f AW winner, is sister to Group-placed 8.5f 2yo winner Exemplar and half-sister to 1m-1m4f Group 1 winner Blue Bunting; nice pedigree and he's one to be interested in on debut for yard going extremely well.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1st

4

(8)

4th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Poker Face

9st 6lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

in rear

9/2

1st

4

(8)

4th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Poker Face

9st 6lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

in rear

9/2

12th

5

(7)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:15 Ascot

Poker Face

9st 6lb

J: James Doyle

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Won a Group 3 and Group 2 in France last season (1m, soft/good to soft); this prominent-racer has run well in defeat in 1m Group 2 races on his last three starts (soft/good) but needs something extra today.

66/1

2/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 42222- BF

Last run: 353 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Runner-up on last four of five starts as a juvenile, latterly failing to justify odds-on favouritism at Bath (1m, good to firm); gelded since; sets the standard on this return to action but may be worth opposing after his long absence.
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1st

2

(1)

21st Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Firth Of Clyde

9st 4lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

held up in last, headway from over 3f out, going best when pressed leader from over 2f out, pushed along when led over 1f out, ridden and stayed on inside final furlong, soon edged right

3/1

3rd

4

(1)

10th Oct 2022

Good

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

15:50 Windsor

Firth Of Clyde

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

pulled hard, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, bit short of room and bumped rival twice over 1f out, went third and kept on inside final furlong

4/6

2nd

5

(3)

15th Sep 2022

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

17:10 Pontefract

Firth Of Clyde

9st 7lb

J: Paul Hanagan

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

took keen hold, prominent, headway going easily 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on but no chance with winner final 110yds

2/1

7/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Kingman gelding who cost 100,000gns as a yearling; dam, a 1m3f-1m6f winner, is a half-sister to 1m4f winner Return Ace out of an unraced half-sister to 2m4f Group 1 winner San Sebastian and the 1m4f Group 3 winner/Oaks second Noushkey; debut for a top, in-form stable and though he might need further than this on breeding, he needs to be monitored for market support.
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7th

8

(7)

29th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Chantico

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Outstayed in 2m novice hurdle three weeks ago; has form at up to 1m3f on the Flat; still seeking first win for current yard but went close at Bath in April; new trip presents a question mark.

14/1

4th

1

8th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 4

13:40 Bangor-on-Dee

Chantico

11st 2lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Had 1-14 strike-rate on the Flat but showed some fairly useful form at up to 1m3f; his tendency to race too freely is a worry on this hurdling debut but he's a half-brother to smart hurdler Golden Ace; interesting to see how he fares.

7/2

6th

6

(7)

12th May 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

16:52 Newcastle (AW)

Chantico

9st 5lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

slowly into stride, pulled hard, held up in rear

10/1

50/1

Form: 59

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hood worn on debut was left off when similarly well beaten at Kempton (1m, AW) 13 days ago; switch to turf needs to produce major improvement; will probably be seen to better effect when handicapping.
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13th

7

(13)

12th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:10 Dundalk (AW)

Curley Rose

9st 6lb

J: Sean Bird

T: J Larkin

AW winner in UK in 2022; however, was beaten a long way over 1m2f on return at this track; blinkers added.

40/1

13th

7

(13)

12th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:10 Dundalk (AW)

Curley Rose

9st 6lb

J: Sean Bird

T: J Larkin

AW winner in UK in 2022; however, was beaten a long way over 1m2f on return at this track; blinkers added.

40/1

20/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 398 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
25-1 when failing to make an impact on debut at Thirsk (6f, good) 13 months ago; this longer trip is likely to suit but she is probably best watched after her long absence.
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No / Draw
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1st

7

(10)

14th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Capparis

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Cheekpieces were helping until fading out of the picture at Newcastle (1m) ten days ago; beat Eagle Eyed Freddie the time before at Southwell (1m) but she can be keen and was well held here on her previous attempt at 1m2f.

4/1

8th

10

(9)

4th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

12:50 Newcastle (AW)

Capparis

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

took keen hold, prominent

7/2

1st

11

(2)

22nd Dec 2022

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Capparis

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

in touch with leaders, ridden over 2f out, went second over 1f out, kept on well final furlong, led towards finish

4/1

Form: 6

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
25-1 when down the field on debut at Newcastle (1m, AW) ten days ago; needs to show more and is probably one for handicaps later on.
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12th

9

(10)

24th Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:43 Newcastle (AW)

Another Quirke

8st 13lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Mark Walford

raced wide, in touch with leaders, steady headway and switched to near side 3f out, ridden and lost position over 2f out, soon weakened

25/1

7th

5

(2)

24th Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

16:35 Chester

Another Quirke

9st 4lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Mark Walford

slowly away, towards rear of midfield, pushed along over 2f out, soon outpaced, made no impression

66/1

6th

1

(1)

15th Sep 2022

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

17:10 Pontefract

Another Quirke

9st 7lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

raced freely, led at steady pace, increased tempo over 3f out, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened from 1f out

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Daughter of Japanese sire Danon Ballade; dam, a 1m-1m4f winner out of a Listed-placed 6f 2yo winner, is granddaughter of 1m/1m3f winning half-sister to French Oaks winner Lypharita; looks one for middle distances on pedigree so best watched on debut unless the market suggests otherwise.
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8th

1

(4)

27th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 4

16:00 Brighton

Whispering Song

9st 10lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Ended last year with a 4l win in a Chelmsford novice (7f, AW) but she returned from an absence with a low-key effort on her handicap debut at Kempton (15-2) two weeks ago; still has potential after only five starts but she needs to resume her progress back on turf.

5/1

8th

1

(3)

14th Jun 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Whispering Song

9st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

slowly away, towards rear

6/1

1st

10

(7)

10th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Whispering Song

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Big prices and out of the frame in her first three outings (around 2l behind Colombidea at Kempton on her second start); likely she won't come into her own until tackling handicaps over further.

9/1

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner and 1-11 over hurdles; debut on the Flat and first run since April, so this is likely to be a prep run for her return to jumping.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1st

1

10th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

15:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blue Hawaii

9st 12lb

T: Tjade Collier

Has returned from a summer break in good form, gaining second win on the Flat this year when scoring over 1m6f here last week; 4lb penalty; sound chance in a modest event back at 1m4f.

9/4

1st

12

(2)

4th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blue Hawaii

9st 3lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Tjade Collier

took keen hold, midfield

8/1

3rd

8

(7)

14th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

12:30 Newcastle (AW)

Blue Hawaii

9st 5lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Tjade Collier

Versatile mare who has yet to win on the AW but has won over hurdles/fences/a bumper and on turf Flat; sound run when runner-up to an easy winner over C&D last time (first three well clear); interesting contender.

7/1

20/1

Form: 73

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed a little more than on debut when well-held third of five at Nottingham (1m, good to firm) last month; probably one for handicaps after this.
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9th

8

(8)

15th Sep 2022

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

17:10 Pontefract

Total Joy

9st 7lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Chris Wall

held up in rear, pushed along over 4f out, ridden and no impression from 3f out

20/1

3rd

6

(3)

12th Aug 2022

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

14:55 Nottingham

Total Joy

9st 7lb

J: George Wood

T: Chris Wall

prominent, ridden 3f out, went third but no chance with winner over 1f out, kept on

25/1

OUR TIP

5/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Gelded son of Pivotal who cost 100,000euros as a yearling; half-brother to French Listed-placed 1m1f/10.5f AW winner The Laureate (RPR 93); interesting debutant from a leading stable; market check advised.
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10th

2

(4)

15th Sep 2022

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

17:10 Pontefract

Bamboor

9st 7lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

midfield, nudged along 4f out, ridden and no impression from 3f out

5/2

4

(8)

16th Aug 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Kempton (AW)

Bamboor

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

100,000euros yearling; half-brother to French Listed-placed 1m1f/10.5f AW winner The Laureate (RPR 93); unraced dam out of sister to 8.5f Group 3 winner Gonfilia (dam of Glen Shiel) and half-sister to 1m4f Group 1 winner Gonbarda (dam of Farhh); gelded last month, but enough to like on breeding and interesting on debut for top stable, especially if popular in the market; stable also runs Wessall for the same owner.

5/1

Form: 22 BF

Last run: 122 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
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1

(10)

6th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

19:35 Fairyhouse

Topomania

10st 2lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Garry Caldwell

Runner up in two of three starts in Britain in 2022; didn't show enough on stable debut after mammoth layoff in first-time blinkers which are now replaced by cheekpieces; watch.

25/1

7

(1)

5th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Topomania

9st 12lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Garry Caldwell

Second in two of his three starts in Britain in 2022; cheekpieces fitted; can only be watched after a prolonged absence.

33/1

24th

7

(1)

5th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Topomania

9st 12lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Garry Caldwell

Second in two of his three starts in Britain in 2022; cheekpieces fitted; can only be watched after a prolonged absence.

33/1

Non-runners

Topomania

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £7.10
Straight Forecast £5.30
Trifecta £20.00

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Firth Of Clyde

NEWMARKET:

Chantico

SPOTLIGHT:

Poker Face

Daily Record:

Topomania

Telegraph:

Chantico

Daily Mail:

Chantico

The Times:

Poker Face

POSTDATA:

Firth Of Clyde

LAMBOURN:

Firth Of Clyde

The Guardian:

Firth Of Clyde

Daily Express:

Firth Of Clyde

Daily Mirror:

Firth Of Clyde

The Sun:

Firth Of Clyde

The Star:

Firth Of Clyde