May 26 / 18.25 Pontefract

18.25

Good To Firm

Amazing Ivy – Over 100 Years Of Memories Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 1m 0f 6y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Amazing Ivy – Over 100 Years Of Memories Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.80
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 223-23 BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Yet to win but several creditable efforts and better than bare facts of handicap debut at Hamilton (had to wait for a run) last time; should give a good account granted more luck.
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5

14th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

13:51 Market Rasen

Westernesse

11st 4lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Bought for 20,000gns out of the O'Meara yard for which he won three times at up to 1m2f; made a quiet stable debut at Chester but was no doubt bought with hurdling in mind.

9/1

1

(9)

13th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:05 Chester

Westernesse

11st 9lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Bought for 20,000gns out of the O'Meara yard for which he won three times, the latest over 1m2f at Ripon in June; well held at York since then; unraced over this far which is a worry.

10/1

25/1

  • Place: £5.90

Form: 7070-7 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Goes well at Ripon but has also won over C&D; mainly disappointing since last win in August and, although edging down the weights, has enough to prove from outside draw.
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2nd

6

(3)

18th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:25 Ripon

Garden Oasis

8st 10lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

11yo who needs to produce more than he's managed on his last three starts but he's 3lb lower than when a close third at Ayr (1m, good to firm) in May and has won at Ripon seven times; went close here in August 2024 when he last wore these blinkers (which replace cheekpieces); not discounted.

7/1

4th

5

(4)

29th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

16:00 Pontefract

Garden Oasis

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Front-runner; best form this term when placed a few times in spring, showing that he retains plenty of ability aged 11; gained last win off 7lb higher over C&D and can't be ruled out.

5/1

5th

1

(5)

15th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:07 Wetherby

Garden Oasis

10st 0lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Tough front-runner; ran a rare poor race last time but had been in good form prior to that, notably when a close third at Ayr last month (1m, good to firm); major chance.

9/2

8/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 21310- BF

Last run: 252 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Dual 1m2f winner last year who didn't get home upped to 1m5f at Ayr in September; not seen since and this trip may be on the short side.
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1st

2

(2)

29th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

14:30 Pontefract

Shimmering Sands

11st 1lb

J: Mr Henry Callan

T: Michael & David Easterby

Stuck his neck in front in the final strides over C&D (good) on seasonal debut, ending a three-year losing spell; still well handicapped on peak form and commands respect under very promising young amateur Henry Callan, who has built up an impressive strike-rate.

5/2

1st

4

(6)

8th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Pontefract

Shimmering Sands

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

No wins since 2023 and although he was running well when last seen, that was late last year; probably one to watch unless backed.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 757122 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Good strike-rate on AW but only 1-21 on turf, though he's essentially consistent; solid effort at Beverley last time and, although back up in grade, should go well from 2lb higher mark.
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0

8

(5)

1st Jan 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

14:35 Newcastle (AW)

Broctune Red

9st 1lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Gillian Boanas

Six-time course winner who was a good third over C&D on his penultimate run and he had an excuse when returned to 1m4f here last time; now drops back in trip and has possibilities if he gets a good pace and some luck.

12/1

8th

4

(5)

8th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

15:10 Newcastle (AW)

Broctune Red

9st 11lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Gillian Boanas

Won in April and has mostly run respectably since; familiar face here, including with seven wins and nine seconds, but in a 68-race career he's only once (well beaten at 1m4f in 2019) been beyond 1m2f.

8/1

3rd

1

(10)

19th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

12:25 Newcastle (AW)

Broctune Red

9st 12lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Gillian Boanas

On an 11-race losing run but he's a seven-time course winner (1m/1m2f) who ran well when fourth over 1m here on Tuesday; might not be far away.

9/1

Form: -90600 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Not won since 2020 and not always consistent but has slipped to a career-low mark and better drawn than at Kempton on last two starts; blinkers back on and one to be interested in.
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4th

1

(8)

11th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Cliffs Of Capri

9st 13lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Jamie Osborne

took keen hold, in rear, midfield halfway, raced wide home turn, ran on but not pace to challenge

2/1

4th

7

(6)

25th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Cliffs Of Capri

9st 7lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Jamie Osborne

in rear, short of room and lost ground soon after start

14/1

25/1

Form: 250-88 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Triple winner last year and, although well beaten on last three starts, two of those can be overlooked on account of heavy; 2lb lower than last win and one to note back on a sound surface if there's any market support.
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4th

2

(8)

13th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:10 Musselburgh

Shahnaz

9st 8lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Daragh Bourke

Needs to rebound from a poor run six weeks ago and is seemingly better suited by stiffer tracks than this but has slipped to a good mark and can't be ruled out.

7/1

5th

2

(3)

4th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

20:45 Carlisle

Shahnaz

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Daragh Bourke

Won twice last season, the second over C&D off a 3lb lower mark in July (good); hasn't added to her tally this time, but not disgraced in three 8.5f handicaps at Hamilton on first three starts (7f too short last time); interesting.

4/1

9/2

Form: 232-41

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Stepped up on form of handicap debut when dead-heating in AW novice in first-time tongue-tie last time; has to prove he's as good on this surface on turf debut from unhelpful draw.
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6th

1

(4)

18th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Kempton (AW)

One For The Frog

10st 0lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: S Woods

Having dropped down the weights he returned to form with a neck second at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) three weeks ago; has also run well on Polytrack; can be in the mix back up 3lb if producing another good run.

9/2

2nd

3

(6)

28th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

One For The Frog

9st 11lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: S Woods

Dead-heated in 8.6f Wolverhampton novice in April but became very disappointing during the summer; suffered heavy defeat when tried in blinkers (now removed) this month; needs to turn a corner.

25/1

10th

9

(4)

2nd Sep 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Chelmsford (AW)

One For The Frog

9st 6lb

J: Luke Catton

T: S Woods

Dead-heated in 8.5f AW novice event at Wolverhampton in April; hasn't progressed in handicaps and more new headgear tried now.

25/1

8/1

Form: 2289-6 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Sole win (from 11 starts) came over C&D; below best at this venue on reappearance; entitled to come on for that but still has something to prove.
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3rd

6

(2)

24th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

20:30 Beverley

Solar Joe

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

led, headed 1f out

7/1

10th

10

(2)

14th Jul 2023

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

15:50 York

Solar Joe

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Favourably treated on his 1m-1m2f form last summer; however, much less appealing on 2023 efforts and chance partly depends on how well he takes to first-time headgear.

14/1

6th

5

(4)

8th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

16:37 Beverley

Solar Joe

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Richard Fahey

slowly into stride, pushed along soon after start, raced in last, pushed along 4f out

15/2

8/1

Form: 0-3365 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Last two wins came over C&D; not disgraced on either of last two starts and couldn't rule out back at this venue with cheekpieces on for first time since 2019.
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8th

6

(1)

28th May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

14:00 Redcar

Global Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Acts on any ground; still 4lb below his last winning mark but unplaced in all six starts so far this year, including when seventh of 11 at Pontefract (1m, good) on Friday; more needed.

9/1

8th

6

(1)

28th May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

14:00 Redcar

Global Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Acts on any ground; still 4lb below his last winning mark but unplaced in all six starts so far this year, including when seventh of 11 at Pontefract (1m, good) on Friday; more needed.

9/1

7th

9

(2)

24th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

18:15 Pontefract

Global Spirit

8st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

disputed lead, led clearly after 3f, headed under 2f out, lost second inside final furlong, weakened inside final 110yds

20/1

16/1

Form: 6540-4

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
1-22 on Flat but shaped as though retaining plenty of ability over trip just shy of 1m2f on reappearance; effective over this trip on a sound surface but needs to raise game to win this up in grade.
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6th

9

(12)

16th Sep 2023

Good

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

13:40 Bath

Cedar Rapids

10st 9lb

J: Miss Becky Smith

T: Micky Hammond

Continues to drop down the weights but has poor 1-30 strike-rate and hasn't been shaping of late as though a win is imminent.

25/1

8th

10

(10)

29th Aug 2023

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

14:15 Ripon

Cedar Rapids

8st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

took keen hold, prominent, led after 2f, increased tempo and 3 lengths ahead over 3f out, much reduced lead 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened

33/1

7th

2

(2)

26th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

16:30 Catterick

Cedar Rapids

9st 8lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Creditable fourth on stable debut (1m2f, soft) at Ripon in May but not in such good form more recently; well treated now but a bit to prove.

8/1

Form: 36-743

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Turf/AW winner (both over 7f) in 2021 but not scored since, though soft not ideal back on turf last time; conditions here should suit but still to prove he's as good over this trip as over shorter.
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9th

3

(5)

25th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Last Hoorah

9st 10lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

prominent

4/1

4th

2

(5)

11th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Last Hoorah

9st 10lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

in touch with leaders

12/1

4th

6

(6)

2nd Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Last Hoorah

9st 4lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

took keen hold, pressed leader, led 6f out

4/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £130.30
Straight Forecast £105.40
Tricast £1727.41
Trifecta £3461.20

Selections

The Times:

Broctune Red

Telegraph:

Westernesse

RP RATINGS:

One For The Frog

POSTDATA:

Global Spirit

LAMBOURN:

Last Hoorah

TOPSPEED:

Solar Joe

SPOTLIGHT:

Cliffs Of Capri

NEWMARKET:

One For The Frog

The Guardian:

Westernesse

D Express:

Westernesse

Daily Mail:

Broctune Red

Daily Mirror:

Broctune Red

The Sun:

Broctune Red

Daily Record:

Broctune Red

The Star:

Global Spirit