June 12 / 20.00 Pontefract

20.00

Good To Firm

Bill Carrigill Memorial Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 1m 2f 5y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Bill Carrigill Memorial Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.38
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 741413 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Recorded form figures of 41413 during a busy May, creditable third at Hamilton (1m1f, good to firm) most recently; solid contender with the return to 1m2f ideal (most wins at this distance).
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8th

16

(9)

14th Oct 2023

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:45 York

Iron Sheriff

8st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

in rear

50/1

4th

1

(9)

26th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

14:15 Beverley

Iron Sheriff

10st 1lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Not been in the best of form (13l-sixth here last week) since Pontefract win in June (1m2f, good to firm); has won on soft, but ideally suited by quicker ground; others appeal more.

14/1

6th

3

(7)

20th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

17:10 Beverley

Iron Sheriff

9st 8lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Dual course winner, including C&D; acts on soft; has won three times over 1m2f this season but last two efforts suggest that the handicapper has his measure at present.

14/1

2nd
3 (1)
McTed

11/2

  • Place: £2.60

Form: -35329 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Largely consistent on AW and turf; form dipped on latest outing but record suggests he's likely to bounce straight back; favourably treated, having gained both wins off higher marks.
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11th

11

(7)

11th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 23y

Class 4

15:42 Yarmouth

McTed

9st 0lb

J: Alice Bond

T: Martin Dunne

Won first three handicaps for new yard on AW and turf (1m-1m2f) by emphatic margins but he couldn't defy a penalty in October and was a further 5lb higher when soundly beaten in November; now has to show he can cope with current mark; regular cheekpieces left off.

25/1

3

(6)

31st Oct 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

15:57 Newmarket

McTed

9st 11lb

J: Alice Bond

T: Martin Dunne

Ridden last three years by Alice Bond; 3-3 for Martin Dunne with his wins over 9.4f at Wolverhampton, 1m2f at Brighton and 8.6f at Wolverhampton, with varied tactics but all in good style; 4lb penalty and just six days off but that latest run was career-best form and this 7yo is on the march.

2/1

4th

3

(6)

31st Oct 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

15:57 Newmarket

McTed

9st 11lb

J: Alice Bond

T: Martin Dunne

Ridden last three years by Alice Bond; 3-3 for Martin Dunne with his wins over 9.4f at Wolverhampton, 1m2f at Brighton and 8.6f at Wolverhampton, with varied tactics but all in good style; 4lb penalty and just six days off but that latest run was career-best form and this 7yo is on the march.

2/1

Form: 33-777 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Record is 1-10; has failed to see out 1m4f races this season; sole success came over 1m2f (off 2lb higher) in first-time cheekpieces; interesting contender back down in trip with new headgear (blinkers) applied.
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1st

5

(5)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

17:20 Ripon

Tiberio Force

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Simon Whitaker

Has broadly regressed this year, including in C&D handicaps; successful in this race 12 months ago but was in much better form at the time; revival is needed.

14/1

9th

15

(1)

15th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

17:05 Ripon

Tiberio Force

9st 0lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Simon Whitaker

Finished third in this race 12 months ago (seven ran) before winning over C&D nine days later; unplaced in four runs this year and others look stronger.

25/1

8th

7

(9)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

14:10 Newcastle (AW)

Tiberio Force

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Simon Whitaker

Out of the frame in three starts on turf since returning in May, but drops to this level for the first time since winning at Ripon (1m2f, good) just under a year ago; can't be ruled out.

7/1

Form: 131248 D BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
All wins on AW; in good form in January but has taken backward steps since returning from a break; turf record is far from solid; something to prove back in this sphere.
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11

(5)

14th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:55 Beverley

Calcutta Dream

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

All six wins have been on the AW; two fair runs at Newcastle in June/July but well beaten on last three runs on turf; plenty to prove.

12/1

10

(11)

26th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:50 Newcastle (AW)

Calcutta Dream

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Six-time winner but unreliable in handicaps and classified races; not the percentage call.

10/1

3

(4)

15th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

18:30 Thirsk

Calcutta Dream

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won a similar race at Southwell in January; best effort since when third of 14 at Newcastle 19 days ago (1m; blinkered first time); a danger to all if the headgear works so well a second time.

5/1

OUR TIP

11/4

Form: 89-071 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Took well to first-time cheekpieces in maiden handicap over C&D (off 5lb lower on fast ground) last month; may well build on that success, with the headgear retained; unexposed at this trip; respected.
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12th

7

27th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

17:25 Stratford

A Shining Moon

10st 12lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Paul Midgley

towards rear, bad mistake 3rd

16/1

12th

6

(12)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 5f 218y

Class 6

16:55 Redcar

A Shining Moon

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

More than a year since he ran well on the Flat and the switch to blinkers didn't help last time (returns to the usual cheekpieces today); would be a surprise winner upped from 1m2f.

25/1

8th

7

(3)

30th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

14:10 Beverley

A Shining Moon

10st 4lb

J: Mr Lewis Kent

T: Paul Midgley

On a lengthy losing sequence and he failed to beat a rival in 1m4f handicap at Leicester last month; blinkers replace the usual cheekpieces here with plenty to prove.

25/1

Form: 4790-5

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 9lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Not disgraced by her standards at Redcar two weeks ago but is far from certain to build on that effort; now 0-18 and has a patchy record.
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0

12

6th Aug 2023

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 5

16:52 Market Rasen

Isla Diamonds

10st 2lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Mike Sowersby

Longstanding maiden under both codes and being out of the weights is no help.

50/1

8th

13

(1)

24th Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

14:47 Redcar

Isla Diamonds

8st 11lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Mike Sowersby

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

50/1

6th

8

(2)

12th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Pontefract

Isla Diamonds

8st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Mike Sowersby

Not disgraced by her standards at Redcar two weeks ago but is far from certain to build on that effort; now 0-18 and has a patchy record.

25/1

Form: 588

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Handicap debutante who holds very weak claims on form (bumper/Flat); needs a transformation for getting a mark.
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7th

7

(7)

12th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Pontefract

Air Of Approval

8st 13lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Handicap debutante who holds very weak claims on form (bumper/Flat); needs a transformation for getting a mark.

25/1

8th

3

(7)

30th May 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

15:20 Redcar

Air Of Approval

9st 11lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Micky Hammond

Well beaten in two bumpers and two middle-distance maidens on Flat; best watched again.

100/1

8th

1

(1)

21st May 2023

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

15:25 Ripon

Air Of Approval

10st 2lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

midfield

100/1

Form: /83604 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Still seeking first win for the Tutty yard but shaped encouragingly at Thirsk (1m4f) last week and this drop back in distance looks ideal; dual 1m2f winner off higher marks for previous stable; possibilities.
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5th

10

(11)

15th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Her Way

9st 3lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Gemma Tutty

took keen hold, held up in rear

14/1

1st

9

(4)

3rd Aug 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:56 Newcastle (AW)

Her Way

9st 5lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Gemma Tutty

Dual trip winner on turf for Roger Charlton; missed all of last year and has been hit and miss since returning; well held of late.

10/1

6th

7

(1)

8th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

18:12 Nottingham

Her Way

9st 8lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Gemma Tutty

Missed all of last year and has a very mixed record since returning in January; weakened into well-held sixth when joint-favourite at Ripon (1m4f, good) last month; others appeal more.

8/1

Non-runners

Her Way

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £7.20
Straight Forecast £8.22
Tricast £36.05
Trifecta £36.80

Selections

Telegraph:

Iron Sheriff

POSTDATA:

A Shining Moon

SPOTLIGHT:

Tiberio Force

NEWMARKET:

Mc'Ted

RP RATINGS:

Tiberio Force

The Times:

A Shining Moon

The Star:

A Shining Moon

Daily Record:

A Shining Moon

The Guardian:

Iron Sheriff

Daily Mail:

Iron Sheriff

D Express:

Iron Sheriff

Daily Mirror:

Iron Sheriff

The Sun:

Iron Sheriff