June 25 / 18.15 Pontefract

18.15

Good

Sky Bet Sunday Series 3YO Mile Handicap

  • Prize money: £10308
  • 1m 0f 6y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Sky Bet Sunday Series 3YO Mile Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

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9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.63
  • Place: £1.40

Form: R52-12 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Refused to race on his first two starts; now he's worked out what to do at the start he's making up for lost time, winning a Southwell maiden (1m) in April and improving when second in a Class 2 handicap at Epsom on Derby Day (winner ran well at Royal Ascot); drop back to 1m should be no issue and this represents a drop in class; strong claims.
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6th

1

(7)

17th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

15:05 Haydock

Silver Sword

10st 0lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Dylan Cunha

Gained last success off just 1lb lower at Meydan in March; hasn't scored on home soil for over two years but ran respectably in competitive field at York (1m) last Friday; possibilities back down in grade.

13/2

5th

13

(16)

10th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

13:30 York

Silver Sword

8st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Dylan Cunha

Failed to kick on after big-field handicap win at Meydan (1m, good to firm) in March but returned from a break in the Cambridgeshire (1m1f, good to firm) a fortnight ago and was denied a clear run when finishing an encouraging 11th of 23; he may be able to build on that performance.

16/1

11th

20

(1)

27th Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Silver Sword

8st 8lb

J: J F Egan

T: Dylan Cunha

Won a big-field handicap at Meydan (1m, good to firm) in March; however, didn't really threaten in Britain on his next three starts in April and May, and returns from a break today; others are more appealing.

40/1

7/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 3121-7 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Improved for a switch to nurseries in the second half of last season, winning on good ground at Epsom (7f) and Windsor (1m); sold out of the Crisfords for 75,000gns after the latter success; perhaps needed the run on last month's seasonal/stable debut; still has some potential.
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6

1st Apr 2024

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 4

13:27 Fakenham

Star Player

11st 2lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Had wind surgery since last run; should be suited by this sharp scenario on stable/hurdles debut, having gained his Flat wins over 7f/1m on good ground; interesting.

2/1

6

1st Apr 2024

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 4

13:27 Fakenham

Star Player

11st 2lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Had wind surgery since last run; should be suited by this sharp scenario on stable/hurdles debut, having gained his Flat wins over 7f/1m on good ground; interesting.

2/1

6th

3

(3)

3rd Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Star Player

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

His nursery win came off a similar mark; beaten favourite on his last three starts and some hanging didn't help last time at Windsor; others appeal more.

5/1

20/1

  • Place: £5.50

Form: 79-695

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
0-5 in handicaps but his latest effort at Ayr was a step back in the right direction; this looks tougher.
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2nd

3

(6)

16th Oct 2023

Good

0m 7f 33y

Class 6

15:35 Musselburgh

Impulsive Reaction

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

outpaced in rear, steady headway on outer from 2f out, went second inside final 110yds, kept on, nearest finish

5/1

6th

9

(7)

12th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 37y

Class 5

16:45 Haydock

Impulsive Reaction

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tim Easterby

Won 7f 2yo maiden at Musselburgh last June and has run some reasonable races this year; has dropped down the weights but still needs to produce something extra now in headgear for the first time.

20/1

7th

13

(3)

14th Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

16:25 York

Impulsive Reaction

8st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

midfield

7/1

16/1

Form: 41-845

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Not matched his 2yo form in three runs this season, including after a gelding operation at Haydock two weeks ago; others have less to prove.
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5th

8

(7)

8th Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

19:52 Carlisle

Overrule

9st 3lb

J: Shane Gray

T: K R Burke

Fair 7f juvenile winner who has returned to some form of late, fourth of 11 in 1m Pontefract handicap 13 days ago; one for the shortlist.

11/2

4th

7

(4)

25th Jun 2023

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Pontefract

Overrule

9st 1lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: K R Burke

Not matched his 2yo form in three runs this season, including after a gelding operation at Haydock two weeks ago; others have less to prove.

16/1

5th

7

(2)

10th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 37y

Class 4

16:10 Haydock

Overrule

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

took keen hold, prominent on inner, weakened over 1f out

9/1

Form: 0-5125 D BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Narrow winner of a 1m handicap at Haydock in April (good); better form when second in a competitive Sandown handicap last month but his forward progress stalled when only fifth (behind Venetian) at Musselburgh three weeks ago (1m1f, good to firm); still has time to do better.
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15th

7

(4)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Dancing In Paris

9st 2lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Ian Williams

He hasn't won since August 2024 but ran some fine races last season, including when beaten a neck by Spirit Mixer in this event; 4lb higher today and made a muted reappearance at Epsom three weeks ago but that was at 40-1 over 1m4f on soft; should be more interesting again with that under his belt.

14/1

19

(8)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 34y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Dancing In Paris

9st 4lb

T: Ian Williams

Third reserve; soft ground wouldn't have helped when well behind Too Soon at Epsom ten days ago on seasonal debut; had some solid form in strong 1m6f/2m handicaps last season but current mark is a tough one.

33/1

9th

6

(4)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 6y

Class 2

17:20 Epsom

Dancing In Paris

8st 13lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Ian Williams

He hasn't won since August 2024 but ran some fine races in defeat last season, including when second of 14 at Glorious Goodwood (1m6f, good to soft) in August; those efforts have ensured his mark is holding up, however, and he makes his comeback over a trip probably short of his best these days.

14/1

7/1

Form: 51-932 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Two wins as a 2yo; better form in defeat on his last two starts, beaten a short-head at Haydock two weeks ago (1m, good to firm); 2lb higher mark and the widest draw to contend with this time.
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7th

2

(7)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 3y

18:30 Bellewstown

Venetian

9st 11lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Second runner for yard; four AW wins; 1-16 on turf; kept very busy on AW in recent months, on latest collared close home when runner-up over 7f off current mark; 7lb claimer takes over from Colin Keane; one to consider.

4/1

2nd

5

(5)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Venetian

9st 11lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Four AW wins up to an extended 1m1f, twice over C&D including in January off 74; kept busy since over various trips, most recently best work at finish after a slow start (stalls slow to open) when beaten 1.5l over 6f; return to 7f to suit and okay mark so one to consider.

5/1

5/2

Form: 8-1211 CD

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Three wins and a controversial second in four handicap runs this year, climbing 31lb in the weights as a result; suspect there is more to come and he's one to take seriously; untested on faster than good to soft.
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3rd

4

(6)

2nd Oct 2023

Standard

1m 4f 99y

Class 3

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Concorde

9st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

held up in rear, headway 2f out, challenging when ridden over 1f out, no extra final 110yds

6/4

1st

6

(8)

22nd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Newbury

Concorde

9st 10lb

J: David Probert

T: George Boughey

Sent handicapping for three wins (all on softer than good; unraced on heavy) and a controversial second from four starts this spring, all at odds on; good to firm may have been against him in June on his only appearance since; absent three months but he catches the eye with the ground back in his favour and his sire gives encouragement for 1m2f.

3/1

7th

2

(10)

25th Jun 2023

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Pontefract

Concorde

9st 10lb

J: William Buick

T: George Boughey

Three wins and a controversial second in four handicap runs this year, climbing 31lb in the weights as a result; suspect there is more to come and he's one to take seriously; untested on faster than good to soft.

5/2

14/1

Form: 2270-4

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Didn't progress at two but he made an encouraging seasonal return at York four weeks ago (7f, good to firm; visored first time, left off today); new trip; needs more.
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21th

16

(17)

31st May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Craven

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Two best runs last season were over this C&D, finishing third to Riot in May before winning over C&D in July; mainly modest efforts since; lacks a recent run.

33/1

21th

16

(17)

31st May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Craven

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Two best runs last season were over this C&D, finishing third to Riot in May before winning over C&D in July; mainly modest efforts since; lacks a recent run.

33/1

10th

8

(10)

11th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:55 York

Craven

9st 10lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Richard Fahey

Dual fast-ground winner, including over this C&D in July; however, nowhere near that level since and easy enough to take on once again.

33/1

9th
11 (5)
Tasever

12/1

Form: 4-2432 BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Ran as well as he ever has when second over C&D 13 days ago, his first run at 1m; should have races in him but this one looks competitive.
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7th

2

(8)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Tasever

9st 8lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Patrick Morris

Six-time course winner, including twice from the front over C&D this winter; 4lb higher than for his last win and he's never defied a mark this lofty, but the promising Harry Vigors takes off 7lb and he may make a bold bid.

6/1

8th

7

(1)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Tasever

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Patrick Morris

Six-time course winner who scored over C&D last month but that was a narrow success and he's been vulnerable in both runs since; looks weighted near his best and others are more persuasive.

12/1

3rd

5

(8)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Tasever

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Patrick Morris

Two 1m wins here this winter but more to prove at this trip; 3.5l behind Flowstate here 19 days ago and others look better treated.

11/2

20/1

Form: 6-7716

Last run: 48 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Got up late to win a 7.5f handicap at Beverley in April (good to soft), his ninth start; last of six at Ayr one month later; stable have stronger claims elsewhere.
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10th

10

(6)

25th Jun 2023

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Pontefract

Royal Cay

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Got up late to win a 7.5f handicap at Beverley in April (good to soft), his ninth start; last of six at Ayr one month later; stable have stronger claims elsewhere.

20/1

6th

5

(3)

8th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:35 Ayr

Royal Cay

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Showed improved form to win at Beverley on reappearance (7.5f, good to soft), staying on well to get up close home; this easier 7f may not be ideal.

7/2

1st

9

(10)

19th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

17:10 Beverley

Royal Cay

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Richard Fahey

Looked in need of further when third at Doncaster (6f, heavy) in November but has flattered to deceive since returned to 7f; needs to raise his game.

12/1

Form: 4-3618 D BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Both career wins at Carlisle, recording a career best over 1m this month when blinkers were added for the first time; disappointed at Ripon five days later; could resume his progress but he needs to.
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5th

5

(4)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 4

17:05 Carlisle

Ludos Landing

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Seven-time winner whose three appearances here have yielded two wins (7f and 1m) back in 2022/2023; also finished runner-up in this race (good to firm) in 2024 and he was back on track when fairly close third of four at Hamilton (1m5f, good to firm) four weeks ago; winner and second have won subsequently and he warrants consideration.

16/1

3rd

2

(2)

27th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 16y

Class 4

15:35 Hamilton

Ludos Landing

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Dipped into Class 5 company at Newcastle in March and won comfortably (extended 1m4f); two disappointing runs have followed and he now has a point to prove; has run well in two course visits, at least.

10/1

Form: 44-226

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Frustrating from 7f to 1m2f but he's shown a fair level of ability; not at his best at Redcar four weeks ago; needs a career best to come out on top in a competitive handicap.
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5th

13

(1)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:40 Kempton (AW)

Three Yorkshiremen

9st 3lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Ivan Furtado

Took this in 2025 for Michael Wigham; also won for Barry Brennan at Wolverhampton in November but well below par in three runs for that yard this season; starts out for another stable here with something to prove.

16/1

Non-runners

Three Yorkshiremen

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £30.70
Straight Forecast £30.96
Tricast £555.49
Trifecta £499.90

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Concorde

SPOTLIGHT:

Silver Sword

POSTDATA:

Tasever

TOPSPEED:

Star Player

The Times:

Concorde

Telegraph:

Concorde

D Express:

Concorde

Daily Mirror:

Concorde

The Sun:

Concorde

The Star:

Concorde

NEWMARKET:

Silver Sword

Daily Record:

Silver Sword

The Guardian:

Tasever