July 21 / 18.05 Pontefract

18.05

Good To Soft

Used Stock For Quick Delivery-Northern Commercials EBF Restricted Novice (Bands B-D)(EBF Qual)(GBB)

  • Prize money: £4860
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Used Stock For Quick Delivery-Northern Commercials EBF Restricted Novice (Bands B-D)(EBF Qual)(GBB)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £2.20

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
33,000euros foal, £62,000 yearling; sixth foal; brother to 7f AW winner Distillate (RPR 71), half-brother to winners Deputise (5f-6f 2yo; 104) and Twaasol (6f-1m including 2yo; 95); could go well on debut, especially if attracting market support (one of two newcomers for the stable).
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(3)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

20:10 Yarmouth

Ziggys Condor

9st 8lb

J: William Carson

T: Adam Kirby

The winner of three of his 34 starts for Richard Fahey, the latest off this mark at Newcastle in January (6f); sold for 19,000gns last month; capable at this level and the betting should be revealing starting out for Adam Kirby.

9/2

4th

2

(14)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Ziggys Condor

9st 8lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Just 1lb higher than when winning here (6f, AW) in January but he has a mixed record since and was only sixth of nine at Chelmsford last month; this return to 7f is no problem but he needs to get back in the groove.

12/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 55

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Built upon debut run (6f, good to firm) when fifth of 12 at Doncaster (6f, good) last Thursday; open to further improvement for southern yard that has 25% strike-rate here and won the penultimate running of this race; player.
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7th

4

(1)

15th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:35 Goodwood

Sleven

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Five-race maiden who has some respectable form over 6f/7f; folded tamely over 1m most recently but may improve for this drop back in trip with tongue-tie applied.

7/1

8th

3

(11)

9th Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

14:05 Thirsk

Sleven

9st 9lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Ralph Beckett

Questionable whether he stayed the 7f when fourth in a Newmarket nursery but that form hasn't worked out too badly and his trainer is happy to go the mile; needs respecting.

5/1

4th

6

(10)

12th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:30 Newmarket (July)

Sleven

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Mildly progressive and he bumped into an impressive newcomer last time at Pontefract (good to soft); just the type to pay his way in nurseries and stepping up to 7f looks a good move (dam stayed well).

4/1

25/1

  • Place: £5.40

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth foal; half-sister to 6f/7f winner Danzart (RPR 80); dam French 7.5f/1m winner (78), half-sister to three Listed-placed winners; takes on males on debut and others are more compelling.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

5

(5)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Polly The Rocket

9st 7lb

J: William Pyle

T: Craig Lidster

prominent

6/1

4th

5

(7)

24th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Polly The Rocket

9st 6lb

J: William Pyle

T: Craig Lidster

C&D win off 5lb higher in January; not beaten far here three weeks ago off 2lb higher; below par latest but still dangerous at this level.

8/1

10th

12

(12)

12th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Polly The Rocket

8st 11lb

J: Archie Young

T: Craig Lidster

in touch with leaders

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
14,000gns foal, 55,000gns 2yo; second foal; half-brother to 1m winner Dreaming Spires (RPR 70); dam 1m2f AW winner (55), half-sister to two winners out of 1m4f Listed winner; one of two newcomers for powerful northern stable and the betting could be informative.
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4th

6

(1)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

15:23 Pontefract

Sailthisshipalone

9st 2lb

J: George Wood

T: Ivan Furtado

Soft-ground win for Richard Fahey last November (1m); tongue tied for the first time when making a winning stable debut over C&D three weeks ago (good to soft); 3lb higher in a better race and going without cheekpieces today; handles good ground but perhaps wouldn't want it any faster.

7/2

1st

1

(8)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

15:27 Pontefract

Sailthisshipalone

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Ivan Furtado

Record of 2-21 for Richard Fahey; successful in most recent turf attempt but the market may prove best guide on stable debut; tongue-tie added; still in same ownership.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
4,000gns foal, £6,000 yearling; seventh foal; closely related to 6f AW 2yo winner Lina's Star (RPR 67), half-brother to two winners; a watching brief is advised on debut.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

6

(3)

19th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Ripon

Bulmer Bank

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

13-race maiden; on a dangerous mark on last year's best but it's been tougher going this year and the drop to 6f/fitting of a visor didn't have the desired effect last time.

14/1

6

(11)

6th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Thirsk

Bulmer Bank

9st 5lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Michael & David Easterby

12-race maiden; in good form last summer but he failed to fire at Catterick last August and he hasn't threatened in two 1m handicaps this year; dangerous mark if the drop in trip and fitting of a visor perks him up; stable also run Canon's House.

16/1

9th

13

(1)

3rd May 2025

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:30 Thirsk

Bulmer Bank

9st 2lb

J: Sam James

T: Michael & David Easterby

towards rear, headway inside final furlong, no telling impression

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
£18,000 yearling, £40,000 2yo (breeze-ups); fourth foal; half-brother to French 7f 2yo/1m1f winner; dam half-sister to Italian 1m Listed winner; may be best watched on debut.
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6th

6

(1)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Almarada Prince

9st 8lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Paul Midgley

Split James's Delight and Elmonjed in top 3yo handicap over C&D (good to soft) in 2024; failed to win in 2025 but he has edged down the weights and his three runs for Paul Midgley have been quite encouraging, faring best of those in the far-side group when sixth of 16 back on turf at Ripon (6f, good to soft) 37 days ago; considered.

25/1

6th

7

(6)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Ripon

Almarada Prince

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Failed to win in 2025 but he has edged down the weights and his two AW runs for Paul Midgley have both been encouraging enough; no issue with the return to turf; type to win races sooner rather than later.

10/1

6th

7

(8)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Almarada Prince

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

All four wins when trained by Craig Lidster; drew a blank for Ivan Furtado last year but was second over 6f at Kempton on final start; faded as if his first outing for this yard was needed when eighth of 11 over 6f here 15 days ago; should last longer this time.

10/1

OUR TIP

11/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam French 6.5f AW winner (RPR 80), half-sister to winners including Last Samurai (US 1m1f dirt Grade 2); trainer's 2yos are going well and he's one to be interested in on debut.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(10)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Royal Zabeel

9st 11lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

Ties in with Golden Mind on Musselburgh running but the pair of them are facing a stiffer assignment in this major prize; remains useful on turf but a lower mark in this sphere reflects that his peak form, namely dual Listed honours, has been shown on AW.

33/1

4th

1

(6)

4th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 2

13:55 Musselburgh

Royal Zabeel

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Michael Appleby

Made his name on AW but he can do it on turf when the ground is quick, as when a cosy winner at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) in August; has since added a second Listed AW event, at Southwell in November, but the Saudi Arabia venture came to nothing in February and he has ground worries today.

12/1

5/1

Form: 57

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
100,000gns foal who was a fair fifth of seven when favourite on debut at Haydock (6f, good to firm) last month; failed to build on that at Carlisle (6f, good to firm) but he might not be far away.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

7

(4)

13th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 4f 46y

16:35 Roscommon

Action Plan

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Gerard O’Leary

Winning hurdler who is 1-16 on the Flat and went close over C&D in May when 5lb higher; hard to dismiss despite some leffer efforts since then; goes on all ground.

12/1

Form: 67

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
His debut sixth of nine at Carlisle (6f, good; 80-1) wasn't devoid of promise but he was well beaten at Haydock (7f, good) last time and others are preferred.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

16

(2)

10th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:37 Leicester

Peaceful Protest

8st 8lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Has failed to go on since sent into handicaps; tried in blinkers when only fifth of seven at Thirsk (6f) 22 days ago; others appeal more.

16/1

5th

9

(3)

18th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:20 Thirsk

Peaceful Protest

8st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Five-race maiden who has failed to improve in two nursery attempts, both at about 7f in cheekpieces; chance depends on how well he responds to change of headgear and drop back in trip.

20/1

6th

11

(11)

31st Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

16:15 Carlisle

Peaceful Protest

8st 9lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Beaten about 9l when upped in trip and seventh of 12 on recent nursery debut at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm); however, that doesn't tell the full story as he got behind after switching to the inside from the widest draw, and the prominent-racers dominated; could be more competitive here.

12/1

11/2

Form: 6

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
40-1 when sixth of ten on debut at Carlisle (6f, good to firm) a fortnight ago, when beaten about 4l; his trainer's 2yos tend to improve for their first outings and he could be in the shake-up here.
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Verdict Starting price

2

(8)

16th Jun 2025

Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

15:45 Carlisle

Alfie Boy

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Won at Beverley (8.5f, good) and Chester (1m, good to firm) in the spring, but hasn't run as well since, including at Chester on Friday (favourite but slowly away); has won on soft ground; not out of it.

5/1

6

(1)

13th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 5

16:00 Chester

Alfie Boy

9st 4lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Made all (around 1m) at Beverley and Ayr in the spring but he went too freely when sixth of 13 in 1m Ripon handicap nine days ago; well drawn here so not discounted now reverted in trip.

9/1

6th

7

(5)

4th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:22 Ripon

Alfie Boy

9st 4lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Made all to win at Beverley (8.5f, good) in April and Ayr (1m, good to firm) in May but he raced too enthusiastically when back at Beverley 22 days ago and faded; holds claims if bouncing back; stablemate of Poet's Dawn.

9/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
48,000gns yearling; first foal; dam 5f-6f winner (including Listed) for yard, from useful family; no surprise to see a good run on debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

8

(6)

12th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:35 Ayr

Odettes Beau

9st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Has failed to beat a rival in two handicaps, at 7f (finished lame) and 1m2f; now tries 1m with blinkers fitted but has much to prove.

16/1

11th

10

(6)

22nd Jul 2024

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

20:30 Beverley

Odettes Beau

9st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Half-brother to a 5f winner out of the yard's useful sprinter Intense Romance, so this trip has to be a big question mark; lost his action and was found to be lame after a poor handicap debut (7f) two months ago.

16/1

12th

10

(5)

20th May 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Redcar

Odettes Beau

9st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Well held at single-figure odds in two juvenile runs last summer and was last of nine at Newcastle (5f) on his return last month; takes a big step back up in trip but he needs to show a lot more on this handicap debut; stablemate of Mambha.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
24,000euros yearling; first foal; dam won both races as 2yo in France (6.5f/7f; RPR 79), half-sister to 7f Listed winner Excilly, out of useful French 5.5f 2yo winner; jumps-oriented yard not known for 2yo runners but a market check is advised on debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

11

(8)

17th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:20 Newcastle (AW)

Balmanzor

8st 9lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

midfield

20/1

9th

10

(3)

26th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Balmanzor

8st 6lb

J: George Rooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

towards rear of midfield from over 5f out

10/1

6th

10

(6)

19th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Balmanzor

9st 0lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

midfield

7/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £20.10
Straight Forecast £19.25
Trifecta £377.90

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Sleven

SPOTLIGHT:

Royal Zabeel

The Guardian:

Ziggy's Condor

The Times:

Royal Zabeel

Daily Mirror:

Royal Zabeel

Daily Record:

Royal Zabeel

POSTDATA:

Sleven

Telegraph:

Sleven

Daily Mail:

Sleven

The Star:

Sleven

D Express:

Ziggy's Condor

The Sun:

Ziggy's Condor