June 25 / 18.45 Pontefract

18.45

Good

Sky Bet Sunday Series Sprint Handicap

  • Prize money: £16492.8
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 16 runners
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Sky Bet Sunday Series Sprint Handicap

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £21.20
  • Place: £4.80

Form: 135832 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
He's had a good seven months on AW and he ran well off a lower turf mark when second of 17 at Beverley two weeks ago, keeping on well; more appealing than many.
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1st

4

(2)

4th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Shalaa Asker

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

Busy since the autumn; some narrow defeats to go with three 5f wins, on Polytrack elsewhere and Tapeta; ran flat at Southwell recently but he's realistically weighted if that wasn't a sign that he's going off the boil.

9/2

6th

5

(2)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:57 Southwell (AW)

Shalaa Asker

9st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charlie Wallis

Three wins in the winter, including over C&D, and he has continued to run well off his revised mark; drawn wide on turf last time and usually gives his running round here, so holds each-way claims.

12/1

6th

3

(1)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 4f 217y

Class 5

16:25 Lingfield

Shalaa Asker

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Charlie Wallis

Nine wins on the AW but just 1-28 on turf; fit from a productive winter campaign but he's drawn on the outside and others are more appealing.

6/1

12/1

  • Place: £4.30

Form: -73737 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
C&D winner; a couple of good runs for new yard this season but he wasn't at his best at York eight days ago when well drawn; this looks quite a competitive race in which to try and bounce back.
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8th

9

(3)

23rd Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Pontefract

Rathbone

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

He's now 9lb lower than when completing a double last September and he got a bit closer to the target at Windsor ten days ago; finished second off a 4lb higher mark in this race last year; revival imminent.

10/1

9th

7

(5)

13th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:05 Newbury

Rathbone

9st 7lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Michael Herrington

He's now 7lb lower than when completing a double last September but has finished no better than ninth on his six outings since.

33/1

9th

7

(5)

31st May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

19:45 Doncaster

Rathbone

9st 4lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Michael Herrington

awkward start, in touch with leaders

14/1

20/1

  • Place: £4.60

Form: -02208 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Beat Abduction in this race in 2021 when rated 4lb lower; down the field behind Ghathanfar here 12 months ago; started the campaign in good form but he's come up short in competitive races the last twice; others look that bit stronger.
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10

(7)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:18 Newcastle (AW)

Music Society

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

Ran on well to win a 6f handicap at Newmarket two weeks ago (6f, soft); that race had rather an end-of-season feel to it but the Topspeed figure was good and a 3lb rise looks fair; interesting on first AW start since October 2018.

7/2

9th

10

(7)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:18 Newcastle (AW)

Music Society

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

Ran on well to win a 6f handicap at Newmarket two weeks ago (6f, soft); that race had rather an end-of-season feel to it but the Topspeed figure was good and a 3lb rise looks fair; interesting on first AW start since October 2018.

7/2

1st

12

(3)

2nd Nov 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:07 Newmarket

Music Society

8st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

took keen hold early, towards rear, switched left when smooth headway over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, kept on well

9/1

10/1

Form: 21/232

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Lightly-raced 4yo who missed 2022; retains a good chunk of ability and Tuesday's second at Beverley represented a career-best effort; worth another crack at 6f; best form on soft.
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2nd

14

(14)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:45 Thirsk

Manila Scouse

8st 2lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

His last win came over C&D last July (good; off 1lb higher) and he stayed on for a close third at Hamilton (5f, good) a fortnight ago; could build on that latest performance now back up in trip; firmly in calculations.

10/1

3rd

10

(12)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

17:15 Hamilton

Manila Scouse

8st 13lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

May have needed his recent comeback from six months off at his age (cracked late on having raced prominently from a low stall over 6f round Chester); 2lb below his last successful mark and has won here before but David Allan has opted for Vince L'Amour.

12/1

7th

12

(2)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

15:40 Chester

Manila Scouse

9st 5lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

On a competitive mark with a handy inside draw but he is returning from a seven month absence and his connections are also represented by Miraculous.

8/1

10/1

Form: 2-6233 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Last season's three turf wins came over 7f but he's effective over shorter, as evidenced by placed efforts over 5f and 6f this spring; not at his best at Musselburgh three weeks ago and drawn wide.
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7th

9

(11)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Abduction

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Jim Goldie

Won over C&D off this mark last summer but does most racing now over further and wants a good test at this trip; said to have run flat last time but does have his good and bad days now for a yard responsible for two others; 2-4 for Kaiya Fraser.

12/1

8th

9

(6)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

17:45 Musselburgh

Abduction

9st 0lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Jim Goldie

Won at Newcastle (7f, AW) in January and close fourth at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in February before winning over this C&D (good) a fortnight ago; it was a tight finish but he's gone up just 2lb; again in calculations.

9/2

1st

7

(4)

12th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

18:15 Musselburgh

Abduction

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Jim Goldie

6lb lower than when winning from a poor draw at Chester (7.6f, good to firm) last August and just 1lb higher than when successful at Newcastle (7f, AW) in January; ran well when a close fourth of 12 at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last time and capable of playing a part; stable also runs Kelpie Grey.

7/1

8/1

Form: 9-5700 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
7lb lower than for his second in a big-field sprint at last season's July meeting at Newmarket (6f, good to firm); ran well at Newmarket on his reappearance in April and again at the same track on 2000 Guineas day; less good over 7f the last twice but he's the type to pop up soon; might need some luck from stall 1 given he's usually held up, though.
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3

(6)

9th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:20 Pontefract

Admiral D

10st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Has a poor strike-rate since 2022 and isn't particularly solid on 2025 efforts; however, drops in grade off a reduced mark and can't be dismissed; very similar type to Illusionist.

11/1

9

(3)

26th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

17:10 Redcar

Admiral D

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

He's dropped to a dangerous mark and showed the odd hint of spark on occasions towards the end of last year; can go well fresh but he's been regressive and has a poor strike-rate over the last few years.

14/1

9

(3)

26th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

17:10 Redcar

Admiral D

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

He's dropped to a dangerous mark and showed the odd hint of spark on occasions towards the end of last year; can go well fresh but he's been regressive and has a poor strike-rate over the last few years.

14/1

13/2

Form: 8-8895 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Made all to win the corresponding event 12 months ago off a 4lb lower mark; dropped 8lb in four runs this season and his last two runs have both confirmed he retains a chunk of ability; should go well.
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9th

11

(12)

14th Oct 2024

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 5

14:50 Musselburgh

Ghathanfar

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tracy Waggott

Some good runs in defeat this April-July and he's well treated on that form; however, this 8yo wasn't performing at the same level in the second half of the summer and needs to raise his game back from a two-month break.

12/1

107

20th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:15 Ayr

Ghathanfar

8st 5lb

T: Tracy Waggott

14/1

Form: 220-52 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
He hasn't won for two years but he retains ability and neither of his starts this year have been too bad, latterly finishing second of six at Goodwood two weeks ago; drawn wide; others appeal more.
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2

(6)

24th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:50 Newbury

Mojomaker

10st 1lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

Returned from a break with four decent runs (all over 6f) this spring and continues to edge down the weights; now 0-29 since his 2yo success but probably won't be far away; sports refitted cheekpieces.

13/2

5th

1

(3)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

16:20 Chepstow

Mojomaker

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

Losing run up to 28 but he has run three solid races since returning to turf last month; Rossa Ryan back on board and set to go well again; blinkers left off this time.

5/1

5th

1

(3)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

16:20 Chepstow

Mojomaker

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

Losing run up to 28 but he has run three solid races since returning to turf last month; Rossa Ryan back on board and set to go well again; blinkers left off this time.

5/1

Form: -30781 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Ex-French 4yo; ran well at Doncaster on his stable debut in April; below that level on his next three starts but he showed what he could do when sweeping down the outside to win a Chester handicap eight days ago (6f, good); still has some handicapping scope up 4lb.
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1

(7)

24th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

14:38 Nottingham

Faro De San Juan

9st 9lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Dylan Cunha

4-29 on turf and although he hasn't won on genuine soft ground he again showed he acts on it when second at Bath (5.7f) latest; each-way player.

4/1

2nd

4

(5)

21st Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

16:10 Bath

Faro De San Juan

9st 9lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Dylan Cunha

Has patchy record but he won on fast ground at Windsor (5f) in July and was beaten less than 2l on soft at Redcar (fourth of 11) last time; seems tactically versatile and he's not ruled out on this drop back on grade.

13/2

7

(10)

5th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:37 Redcar

Faro De San Juan

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Dylan Cunha

Dropped away in the final furlong in the race won Our Absent Friends at Ripon last week; Paul Mulrennan is a good booking (close fourth on him at Newmarket 11 months ago) but others appeal more.

10/1

OUR TIP

16/1

Form: 4-7077 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
He hasn't found his best form for Jim Goldie yet but there was more promise in a good race at Haydock two weeks ago, albeit he never looked like winning; may need a bit more weight off his back.
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2nd

5

(1)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Fools Rush In

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Gained his second C&D success when winning off a 2lb higher mark in February but he's been down the field in four starts since, including when missing the break at Lingfield 27 days ago; return to form is needed.

8/1

10th

4

(7)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:42 Lingfield (AW)

Fools Rush In

9st 7lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Ruth Carr

Well short of his best on his last three starts but he won off this mark at Southwell in early February (7f); capable on a good day but this isn't sure to be run to suit.

14/1

10/1

Form: 6-7110 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Has plenty of form over a stiff 6f and the fact he's been in such good form over 5f for Jim Goldie this year bodes well for his prospects back at this trip; failed in his hat-trick bid at Beverley two weeks ago but he ran into dead end after dead end on that occasion and is almost certainly still in top form; drawn widest but could go well if he's dropped in and ridden for luck.
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5th

3

(11)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 3

14:00 Carlisle

Jordan Electrics

9st 7lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Jim Goldie

Spent last year in the grip of the handicapper after seven wins in 2024; more leniently treated now and ran respectably when sixth of 28 in the 7f Victoria Cup at Ascot; seemed unsuited by drop back to 5f next time; this intermediate trip is probably ideal these days and he commands respect.

10/1

9th

1

(9)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

17:15 Hamilton

Jordan Electrics

9st 12lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Nine course wins to his name from 22 starts here (3-7 over C&D); in good form of late, having spent last year in the grip of the handicapper, but that was over 7f and whether he still has the toe for 5f, at his age off this mark, is the question; yard also runs Woohoo.

6/1

6th

22

(27)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Jordan Electrics

9st 0lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Veteran who had raced only over sprint distances until a resurgent effort (second of 18) upped to 7f at Newmarket last time; goes back up in class and seems unlikely to land a Victoria Cup aged ten; gained last five wins, all in 2024, at Hamilton.

33/1

12th
14 (11)
Milbanke

7/1

Form: 1-4052 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Easily his best effort this year when coming from off the pace to finish second over C&D 13 days ago (would have won in another stride); this is a stronger race but he'll be bang there with a repeat.
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1

(7)

30th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:45 Carlisle

Milbanke

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Paul Midgley

Three-time winner but has beaten one rival in three starts this year and blinkers clearly need to do something.

20/1

1

(7)

30th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:45 Carlisle

Milbanke

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Paul Midgley

Three-time winner but has beaten one rival in three starts this year and blinkers clearly need to do something.

20/1

9th

1

(10)

27th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 5

16:30 Wetherby

Milbanke

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Yet to beat a rival in two runs for new stable this year; dropped 6lb but need to see more before getting involved.

33/1

Form: 001250 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Ran on well to beat Abduction in a big-field 5f handicap at Musselburgh in April; three creditable efforts have followed and the return to 6f won't hurt; should have a big run in him.
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8th

14

(10)

30th Jun 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

The Thin Blue Line

8st 5lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Keith Dalgleish

Course winner who won at Musselburgh (5f) in April and went close at Hamilton next time; however, his subsequent form hasn't been up to scratch and he has to raise his game.

20/1

13th

9

(8)

25th Jun 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

18:45 Pontefract

The Thin Blue Line

9st 3lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Keith Dalgleish

Ran on well to beat Abduction in a big-field 5f handicap at Musselburgh in April; three creditable efforts have followed and the return to 6f won't hurt; should have a big run in him.

12/1

13th

18

(3)

3rd Jun 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Epsom

The Thin Blue Line

8st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Keith Dalgleish

slowly into stride, switched right soon after start

25/1

Form: 096-90 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Had some good form when trained by Les Eyre; not fired in either run for new stable but he's tumbling down the weights and he's likely to come good at some point.
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4

22nd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ayr

Just Frank

9st 11lb

T: Tim Easterby

6

(4)

25th Jun 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

18:45 Pontefract

Just Frank

9st 7lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Had some good form when trained by Les Eyre; not fired in either run for new stable but he's tumbling down the weights and he's likely to come good at some point.

33/1

21th

18

(10)

17th May 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:25 York

Just Frank

8st 7lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Conditions shouldn't have been an issue at Redcar on his stable debut last month yet he was never in the hunt; dropped 3lb but others bring more persuasive claims.

33/1

Form: 24618- D

Last run: 232 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
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8th

6

(10)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Orbital Chime

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

Has been threatening for his current yard this spring but a couple of expensive defeats latterly; goes back to the visor from blinkers and, while capable off this mark, his strike-rate doesn't inspire.

5/1

6th

6

(4)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

15:20 Nottingham

Orbital Chime

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Best effort for current stable when close second at Thirsk (7f) in most recent turf attempt; still nicely handicapped, having recorded both wins (6f) off higher marks; commands respect back down in distance.

100/30

6th

2

(1)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Orbital Chime

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: James Owen

Course winner over 6f in November when trained by Katie Scott; didn't quite get home when third at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW) earlier in the month, and ran well when second of 14 at Thirsk (7f, good) five days ago; may be able to go one better.

9/2

Form: 741-0 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won Nottingham novice (6f, soft) last October on third and final start for Jane Chapple-Hyam; sold for 30,000gns later that month and gelded; 40-1 and dropped right out on his seasonal/stable debut six weeks ago; lots to prove.
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11th

10

(12)

31st Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 4

15:45 Carlisle

Save The World

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Won Nottingham novice (6f, soft) last October on final run for Jane Chapple-Hyam; however, tailed off on both starts this term and hopes are pinned on a wind op (and first-time tongue-tie) sparking a transformation.

33/1

9th

5

(8)

4th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

16:17 Hamilton

Save The World

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Won Nottingham novice (6f, soft) last October on third and final start for Jane Chapple-Hyam; sold for 30,000gns later that month and gelded; 40-1 and dropped right out on his seasonal/stable debut over C&D in May; unexposed but risky.

25/1

16

(3)

25th Jun 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

18:45 Pontefract

Save The World

8st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Won Nottingham novice (6f, soft) last October on third and final start for Jane Chapple-Hyam; sold for 30,000gns later that month and gelded; 40-1 and dropped right out on his seasonal/stable debut six weeks ago; lots to prove.

25/1

Non-runners

Just Frank, Orbital Chime, Save The World

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £332.50
Straight Forecast £235.84
Tricast £3071.25
Trifecta £5399.00

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Faro De San Juan

TOPSPEED:

Manila Scouse

RP RATINGS:

Milbanke

POSTDATA:

Shalaa Asker

D Express:

Ghathanfar

SPOTLIGHT:

Jordan Electrics

The Times:

Manila Scouse

The Sun:

Manila Scouse

Telegraph:

Faro De San Juan

The Star:

Faro De San Juan

Daily Record:

Faro De San Juan

Daily Mirror:

Milbanke