June 25 / 16.15 Pontefract

16.15

Good

Sky Bet Sunday Series Handicap

  • Prize money: £10308
  • 1m 2f 5y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Sky Bet Sunday Series Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.00
  • Place: £3.10

Form: 1215-5 CD BF

Last run: 84 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Two wins last autumn, including a front-running success in a C&D novice; too free when fifth of eight at Doncaster on his return in April; now goes in a tongue-tie.
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1

(1)

14th Apr 2025

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 2

15:35 Pontefract

Forceful Speed

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Raphael E Freire

Record of 5-11 on turf and his last success was at this track (1m4f, good to firm) last June; good second at Newcastle (1m2f) in final run for George Boughey but he returned for new yard with a tailed-off effort at Kempton (1m3f) last month; has bit to prove after that and he needs to bounce back near best; regular tongue-tie removed.

8/1

2nd

1

(1)

14th Apr 2025

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 2

15:35 Pontefract

Forceful Speed

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Raphael E Freire

took keen hold, prominent, led narrowly over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no chance with winner when no extra inside final 110yds

8/1

13th

9

(2)

29th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 2

14:40 Kempton (AW)

Forceful Speed

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Raphael E Freire

Regular winner in three campaigns with George Boughey, for whom he ended last June with a win at Pontefract (1m4f) and good second on Newcastle Tapeta (1m2f); unraced on Polytrack; hood joins his now usual tongue-tie and he'll be competitive for new yard (same owners) if starting this term where he left off last season.

16/1

10/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 402

Last run: 46 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Useful pedigree and he has shown promise in two of his three starts, notably when second of eight at Chester last month (1m2f, soft; first run after a wind op); moves into handicaps with potential.
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6th

2

(11)

13th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

14:20 York

Paddy The Squire

9st 10lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Iain Jardine

Short-headed on 2024 reappearance and won it last year; thrived last season when winning three races and not far away in the other three, including at this track; highly respected for that campaign, and first-time-out record, but the handicapper reacted and he now needs to resume improvement.

10/1

5th

3

(9)

6th Sep 2025

Good

1m 6f 1y

Class 2

15:00 Haydock

Paddy The Squire

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

5yo who has thrived this season and made it two 1m4f wins in a row when powering ahead at Hamilton (good to firm) a fortnight ago; also effective here (and on soft ground) and has hinted he could be even better now tackling 1m6f for the first time; trainer won this in 2015 and 2017; player.

15/2

2

(2)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 15y

Class 2

18:35 Hamilton

Paddy The Squire

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Won on reappearance at Chester (1m2f, good) in May before being placed in two competitive handicaps, then back to winning ways at Thirsk (1m4f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; hit with 9lb rise for last time but this thriving 5yo had 5l to spare and could play a leading role once more.

3/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 0-3855 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Met trouble in running when third behind Eeetee at Haydock in April but he hasn't gone on from that in three subsequent runs; returning to a C&D where his record reads 111124233 could well spark a revival and he's on a dangerous mark if it does.
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7

(6)

6th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

14:30 Pontefract

Highwaygrey

10st 9lb

J: Mrs Emily Roberts

T: Tim Easterby

Needs to be delivered late off a strong pace to be at his best and it's not worked out for him this season, including in three races at Pontefract where he has a good record; continues to creep down the weights.

11/2

4th

4

(5)

15th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:30 Beverley

Highwaygrey

9st 13lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

9yo who has been a grand servant to the yard with nine wins but he's not so good as he once was; needs to be delivered late off a strong pace to be at his best; now on a career-low mark and others preferred.

10/1

Form: 3-1216 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Two wins this year and although her form appeared to dip at Beverley two weeks ago, she still ran creditably in the circumstances; still has time to do better and conditions shouldn't faze her; shortlisted.
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11th

12

(13)

15th Jun 2024

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 3

13:50 York

My Little Queens

9st 7lb

J: Miss Chelsea Brooks

T: Richard Fahey

Scored readily at Hamilton (1m3f, good to soft; off 6lb lower) in May; lost her unbeaten record at that track on latest outing but that respectable fifth was still her best other effort this season; this trip possibly stretches her.

12/1

5th

3

(3)

2nd Jun 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 5

18:40 Hamilton

My Little Queens

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Scored readily over C&D (good to soft; off 7lb lower) on most recent turf start, beating some of these opponents and taking Hamilton record to 3-3; inconsistent otherwise this year but warrants respect back here.

8/1

7th

7

(10)

12th May 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

16:17 Newcastle (AW)

My Little Queens

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

dwelt start, in rear, switched to centre 3f out

7/2

Form: 25-114 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Two front-running wins at Ripon this year; ran to a similar level when fourth at Chester eight days ago, more patiently ridden; well drawn to attack today and he's not dismissed.
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4th

5

(5)

11th May 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

15:25 Newcastle (AW)

Cockalorum

9st 5lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Roger Fell

10yo with a 9-57 record on turf compared to 0-9 (three seconds) on AW; still a force on turf last season (won off 5lb higher) and 2025 reappearance was okay but he took a backward step at Ripon next time.

16/1

4th

5

(5)

11th May 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

15:25 Newcastle (AW)

Cockalorum

9st 5lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Roger Fell

10yo with a 9-57 record on turf compared to 0-9 (three seconds) on AW; still a force on turf last season (won off 5lb higher) and 2025 reappearance was okay but he took a backward step at Ripon next time.

16/1

6th

11

(2)

17th Apr 2025

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 4

16:15 Ripon

Cockalorum

9st 1lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Roger Fell

in touch with leaders, weakened over 1f out

10/1

8/1

Form: 7-1016 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Two 1m2f wins this year, recording a good Topspeed figure when scoring at Redcar last month (good to firm); couldn't cope with this 5lb higher mark at Beverley two weeks ago but he tanked through that race and it was a lack of stamina, rather than being badly treated, that looked to count against him; drawn widest here but he's likely to be dropped in; still capable of better.
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8th

7

(5)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Ripon

Eeetee

9st 5lb

J: Gianluca Sanna

T: John Wainwright

Two wins at Redcar (1m, good to firm/good to soft) last summer, the latest off today's mark; however, it was a tame end to the season and this 8yo needs to get back on track on his reappearance.

50/1

9

(1)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Eeetee

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: John Wainwright

Has gained all wins on turf, mostly at Redcar; has gone off the boil since last success and this return to AW seems unlikely to help, with record in this sphere far from solid.

20/1

12

(13)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 2

16:30 Redcar

Eeetee

8st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: John Wainwright

Showed his liking for Redcar with C&D wins in June and July; things haven't gone to plan since but he met trouble here in August and a heavy defeat last time came in the Legends race at Doncaster; not inconceivable he'll bounce back.

20/1

Form: 922052 BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Still seeking his first handicap success but he's had some near-misses this year, including at Yarmouth 17 days ago (1m, good to firm); has to prove his stamina but has the ability to go well.
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8th

2

(4)

22nd Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

18:55 Newcastle (AW)

Million Thanks

9st 12lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Won comfortably off 1lb higher on seasonal debut at Pontefract (1m, good) in May but largely disappointing since; safely held when third in first-time visor over C&D one week ago and needs to find extra today.

12/1

3rd

7

(5)

15th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Million Thanks

9st 7lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

pressed winner, no extra over 1f out

13/2

4th

3

(5)

2nd Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 4

16:05 Musselburgh

Million Thanks

9st 12lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Began season with emphatic handicap win at Pontefract (1m, good) in May but not much has gone to plan for him since and he was well beaten when returned to Pontefract in August; in calmer waters here but it still takes a leap of faith to support him.

11/2

Form: 0040-8

Last run: 45 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Not added to his debut success in next ten starts but he's become more realistically handicapped and his Chester reappearance last month was encouraging; returning to quicker ground can help and he is one to consider.
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7th

7

(2)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Newmarket

Oneforthegutter

8st 12lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ian Williams

Scored at the Newmarket July meeting (1m6f) last year but didn't do a lot afterwards; he's back 1lb below that last winning mark, so will pop up in front again at some stage, but he was well held on last year's reappearance at this fixture.

20/1

4

(12)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 5f 61y

Class 2

14:05 Newbury

Oneforthegutter

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ian Williams

Won a good pot at the Newmarket July meeting (1m6f, good to firm) but has struggled in the Ebor and Old Borough Cup since.

25/1

Form: 752-11 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Giant strides since handicapping, bumping into a handicap blot at Goodwood one year ago and then winning two 1m2f handicaps last month (both from the front); 1lb rise for latest narrow success shouldn't prevent another big run; seems versatile ground-wise.
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3rd

4

(3)

31st Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 4

20:05 Leicester

Prophets Dream

9st 6lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Henrietta C Knight

Two 1m2f wins for Sir Mark Todd last year, one of them here; two runs for new yard leave him with something to prove.

10/1

9th

4

(3)

12th Jul 2024

Soft

1m 1f 212y

Class 4

16:35 Ascot

Prophets Dream

9st 11lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Henrietta C Knight

led, headed over 2f out, weakened from over 1f out

12/1

4th

1

(8)

27th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 53y

Class 4

16:15 Leicester

Prophets Dream

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Henrietta C Knight

Keen-going front-runner; won two 1m2f handicaps for Mark Todd in this month last year (good to soft/good to firm), but absent since a poor run last July; drops back in trip for stable debut.

16/1

Form: 083696 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Successful in Bahrain in January on his first run for Richard Fahey (1m2f, good to soft); more moderate runs than good have followed and hopes appear to rest on the drop back in trip sparking a revival.
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10th

6

(6)

25th Jun 2023

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 4

16:15 Pontefract

Knight Of Honour

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Richard Fahey

Successful in Bahrain in January on his first run for Richard Fahey (1m2f, good to soft); more moderate runs than good have followed and hopes appear to rest on the drop back in trip sparking a revival.

20/1

6th

4

(2)

12th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 4f 5y

Class 3

19:00 Pontefract

Knight Of Honour

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

1m2f winner at Bahrain in January on debut for this yard; inconsistent since, down the field at Chester (behind Zealandia) most recently; not solid on 2023 form.

20/1

9th

2

(8)

27th May 2023

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:45 Chester

Knight Of Honour

10st 1lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Richard Fahey

slowly away, in rear

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 310-31 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Record over 1m2f reads 1311 and he had a bit up his sleeve when readily rewarding support at Doncaster three weeks ago (tongue-tied first time, retained); 6lb rise against stronger opposition asks more of him but he ran well in one start here and the best could still be to come.
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3

(6)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Shimmering Sands

9st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

11lb lower than when second of 11 over C&D a year ago, but losing run is now up to 16 so doubts remain.

6/1

3

(6)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Shimmering Sands

9st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

11lb lower than when second of 11 over C&D a year ago, but losing run is now up to 16 so doubts remain.

6/1

5th

10

(7)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Shimmering Sands

9st 2lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Michael & David Easterby

Last win was at Doncaster (1m2f) in June 2023 but that was off 4lb higher; mixed record in just four runs this season but he ran respectably at Doncaster last time and could be in the mix if he can build on that.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £41.10
Straight Forecast £34.62
Tricast £161.49
Trifecta £251.40

Selections

LAMBOURN:

Prophet's Dream

SPOTLIGHT:

Shimmering Sands

THE NORTH:

Eeetee

NEWMARKET:

Million Thanks

TOPSPEED:

Oneforthegutter

POSTDATA:

My Little Queens

The Star:

Highwaygrey

The Sun:

Cockalorum

RP RATINGS:

Shimmering Sands

The Times:

Shimmering Sands

Telegraph:

Prophet's Dream

D Express:

Prophet's Dream

Daily Mirror:

Prophet's Dream

Daily Record:

Prophet's Dream