May 03 / 16.35 Pontefract

16.35

Good To Soft

Fundraising For The National Horseracing College British EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4320
  • 1m 0f 6y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Fundraising For The National Horseracing College British EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.80
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 4

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Gelding by Mehmas; 6-1, too green to do himself justice when 11l fourth of ten in a Catterick novice last month (7f, heavy); improvement likely.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(10)

30th May 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

15:20 Redcar

Nine Six Five

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: George Boughey

Fourth at Catterick (7f, heavy) in April; left that debut form way behind when winning a nine-runner maiden at Pontefract (1m, good) four weeks ago, looking green, wandering up the straight but getting up late on; despite his pedigree, it could be that this step up in trip will suit him; blinkers are also turned to; in the mix.

4/1

1st

6

(4)

3rd May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:35 Pontefract

Nine Six Five

9st 3lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: George Boughey

Gelding by Mehmas; 6-1, too green to do himself justice when 11l fourth of ten in a Catterick novice last month (7f, heavy); improvement likely.

13/2

5

(10)

25th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nine Six Five

9st 7lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: George Boughey

Unraced for Andrew Balding; 6-1 when fourth of ten on his Catterick debut (7f, heavy) 13 days ago, albeit over 10l behind the winner; out of an AW winner, but he needs to improve and the outside stall not helpful.

10/1

2nd
5 (6)
Laoisman

9/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
By Night of Thunder; 375,000gns yearling; closely related to 1m maiden winner Hanaady; worth a market check on debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(3)

4th Jun 2024

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 4

19:15 Lingfield (AW)

Laoisman

9st 10lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: S Woods

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, good headway from over 1f out, soon ridden, kept on well to lead towards finish

5/2

2nd

7

(8)

13th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

18:35 Windsor

Laoisman

9st 3lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: S Woods

Took a while to get off the mark but he's making up for lost time, ending his 3yo campaign with two 6f wins and completing his hat-trick at Wolverhampton on his reappearance last month; had subsequent winners back in third and fifth last time and a 3lb rise for that success looks fair; major player again back on turf.

11/4

2nd

7

(8)

13th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

18:35 Windsor

Laoisman

9st 3lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: S Woods

Took a while to get off the mark but he's making up for lost time, ending his 3yo campaign with two 6f wins and completing his hat-trick at Wolverhampton on his reappearance last month; had subsequent winners back in third and fifth last time and a 3lb rise for that success looks fair; major player again back on turf.

11/4

3rd
8 (2)
Reidh

7/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 43-

Last run: 230 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Kodiac colt; showed promise on both starts last season, on second occasion finishing third to a useful prospect at Ayr (1m, good; fourth won next time); sets the standard.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(6)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:35 Chepstow

Reidh

9st 8lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Adam Kirby

Won twice over 7f for Richard Fahey in 2024; not added to that tally since, and has been below-par in three starts for new yard; tries a new trip and runs with first-time tongue-tie and blinkers which need to have a positive impact.

7/1

7th

6

(2)

8th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

18:30 Pontefract

Reidh

9st 6lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Adam Kirby

Won twice over 7f for Richard Fahey in 2024; not added to that tally since, and has been below-par on both starts for new yard (7f); takes a marked drop in trip.

7/1

9th

9

(10)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Lingfield

Reidh

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Adam Kirby

Won twice for Richard Fahey in the summer of 2024 but lost his way; sold for 10,000gns to join new yard in October; gambled on but well held on stable debut at Thirsk (7f, good) last month in first-time cheekpieces (now removed); may be worth another chance off sliding mark.

6/1

Form: 53- BF

Last run: 246 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
125,000gns yearling; third in a Carlisle novice on second start last season (1m, good to firm); has since been gelded; a possible.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(4)

10th Sep 2024

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

15:20 Catterick

Farhhfromforgotten

9st 12lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

in touch with leaders, lost ground quickly when switched to near side over 2f out, tailed off from over 1f out, eased inside final furlong

20/1

8th

1

(9)

3rd Jun 2024

Good To Soft

1m 5f 26y

Class 6

14:45 Ayr

Farhhfromforgotten

9st 11lb

J: David Nolan

T: Liam Bailey

Continues to drop down the weights and there was a hint of a revival over 1m here two starts ago; however, he was well beaten here (1m2f) last time and is back to having plenty to prove (including stamina).

20/1

8th

1

(8)

14th May 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Ayr

Farhhfromforgotten

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

always behind

20/1

6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
30,000gns yearling; half-brother to a useful 6f-7f AW winner out of a mare who showed useful form at 5f-1m; has been gelded; interesting newcomer.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

9

(8)

3rd May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:35 Pontefract

Songwriter

9st 3lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Alice Haynes

30,000gns yearling; half-brother to a useful 6f-7f AW winner out of a mare who showed useful form at 5f-1m; has been gelded; interesting newcomer.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 00-

Last run: 184 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Frankel colt; well beaten in two races in the autumn, the second on the AW; improvement needed.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(6)

24th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 5

17:10 Hamilton

Blue Antares

9st 3lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Has largely consistent form, including Ripon success (1m4f, good to soft), since wearing a visor; placed in his last three races and holds solid claims in the retained headgear; should go well again.

7/2

2nd

4

(5)

17th Sep 2023

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

16:35 Musselburgh

Blue Antares

9st 4lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

prominent on outer, led under 3f out, headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, weakened gradually final 110yds

13/8

2nd

4

(4)

5th Sep 2023

Good

1m 4f 10y

Class 6

19:00 Ripon

Blue Antares

9st 6lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Visor has helped, bar one blip at Yarrmouth, and won a weak handicap easily off 7lb lower over C&D 17 days ago; backed that up off his revised mark last Tuesday, despite pulling hard, but could maybe have done without the recent dry spell.

5/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
50,000gns 2yo by Australia; closely related to four winners at up to 1m5f; dam a Listed-placed 1m winner; stable's newcomers usually improve for a run but he is worth checking the betting.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

7

(2)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Queensland Boy

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Last three wins, including two for Ryan Kavanagh last spring, have come over further; back in form when arguably an unlucky loser at Wolverhampton on Tuesday (extended 2m) and his claims are obvious off the same mark.

9/4

2nd

5

(5)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Queensland Boy

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Generally disappointing since winning twice (once over C&D) last May but encountered traffic when fifth (behind Belle Of KT) over 1m6f here a fortnight ago and continues to lurk on a good mark; can't be ruled out.

5/1

7

8th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Chelmsford (AW)

Queensland Boy

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Form: 57

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ordinary efforts in two runs on the AW and would be a surprise winner.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

(5)

30th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Swing To The Stars

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Ian Williams

in touch with leaders but raced wide early, headway to lead after 2f

3/1

4th

7

(11)

21st Dec 2023

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Swing To The Stars

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Ian Williams

slowly into stride, midfield, some headway 2f out, kept on inside final furlong

14/1

5th

10

(13)

7th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Swing To The Stars

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Ian Williams

took keen hold, prominent

9/1

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
£9,000 purchase having finished in the frame in two bumpers and a maiden hurdle for Alan King; best watched after a break.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12

28th Oct 2024

Good

2m 3f 110y

Class 5

14:55 Ayr

Robiola

10st 9lb

J: Lorcan Murtagh

T: Barry Murtagh

Made encouraging hurdle debut for Alan King in 2022 but has struggled this season, most recently when 50-1 for handicap debut at Cartmel (2m1f, good) in July; moves up in trip here.

50/1

12

28th Oct 2024

Good

2m 3f 110y

Class 5

14:55 Ayr

Robiola

10st 9lb

J: Lorcan Murtagh

T: Barry Murtagh

Made encouraging hurdle debut for Alan King in 2022 but has struggled this season, most recently when 50-1 for handicap debut at Cartmel (2m1f, good) in July; moves up in trip here.

50/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £28.80
Straight Forecast £22.69
Trifecta £88.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Reidh

The Guardian:

Farhhfromforgotten

NEWMARKET:

Nine Six Five

Daily Mirror:

Laoisman

The Sun:

Songwriter

RP Ratings:

Reidh

POSTDATA:

Reidh

The Times:

Reidh

Telegraph:

Reidh

Daily Record:

Reidh

D Express:

Farhhfromforgotten

The Star:

Farhhfromforgotten

Daily Mail:

Nine Six Five