September 21 / 14.35 Pontefract

14.35

Good To Soft

Northern Commercials – Commercial Vehicles From Commercial People Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4320
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Northern Commercials – Commercial Vehicles From Commercial People Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 4

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
20-1, recovered from slow start when promising fourth of seven on debut in York novice (6f, good) 11 days ago; this 450,000gns yearling has an attractive pedigree and is open to improvement; he's one to consider.
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2

(6)

14th Oct 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:15 York

Bondy

9st 3lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Bryan Smart

Built upon the promise of his debut fourth over C&D (good) when winning readily at Pontefract (6f, good to soft) last month; today's opponents are considerably tougher but this 450,000gns yearling buy could have plenty more left in the tank and he's not discounted.

12/1

1st

3

(7)

21st Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:35 Pontefract

Bondy

9st 4lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Bryan Smart

20-1, recovered from slow start when promising fourth of seven on debut in York novice (6f, good) 11 days ago; this 450,000gns yearling has an attractive pedigree and is open to improvement; he's one to consider.

11/4

4th

3

(5)

10th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:40 York

Bondy

9st 4lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Bryan Smart

450,000gns yearling; Kingman half-brother to five winners, notably Star Terms (7f-1m4f including 2yo/Listed); dam 5f/6f 2yo winner (including the Lowther here); one of two interesting newcomers in the field.

14/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 14

Last run: 91 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Strong at the finish when winning at 33-1 at Carlisle (5f, good) on debut in June; soundly beaten fourth at Ripon (6f, good) three weeks later, however, and she needs to raise her game on this first outing since.
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5th

3

(3)

15th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

17:10 Beverley

Catton Lady

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Kept on well to beat Blufferonthebus at Carlisle (her only other win also came there) in June; good effort when second of 11 at Thirsk (also 1m, soft) in September when last seen; also ran well on her return in 2024 but could beat only Dandy's Angel when making her comeback in this race last year; any rain would help and market may guide on this reappearance.

11/2

2nd

3

(10)

15th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:50 Thirsk

Catton Lady

9st 10lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Kept on well to win a 1m handicap at Carlisle (soft) in June; not so good twice since and vulnerable to the 3yos this time.

14/1

8th

10

(8)

17th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

16:22 Southwell (AW)

Catton Lady

8st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won off a reduced mark at Carlisle (7.8f, soft) on June and didn't run badly in race that developed into a slog there (1m1f, soft) last month; back in trip for this AW debut and could have a say if the new surface suits.

10/1

13/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
42,000euros yearling, 135,000gns 2yo; fourth foal; half-brother to US 1m winner; unraced dam closely related to useful French/German winner; from top northern yard; of interest on debut, especially if strong in betting.
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1st

21

(15)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Golden Strike

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Record of 122 over 7f on AW once fitted with a visor; however, despite turf achievements early in career, his return to turf at Doncaster (7f, good to soft; second favourite) in March bore no comparison.

20/1

12th

13

(11)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

14:55 Doncaster

Golden Strike

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Record of 122, all over 7f on AW, since wearing visor; most recently bumped into thriving rival who was on the second leg of a four-timer; dual winner on turf; solid claims in the retained headgear.

11/2

2nd

4

(4)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Golden Strike

9st 6lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Reinvigorated by a visor, winning a C&D handicap (beat Bobby Joe Leg) early last month before a close second at Southwell two weeks ago (Goldmoyne third); up another 2lb today but he threatened to be useful in his youth and should have another big run in him.

5/2

8/1

Form: 64

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promise when sixth of ten at 25-1 on last month's debut at Newmarket (7f, good to firm); failed to build on that when soundly beaten fourth at Windsor (6f, good to firm) but he retains potential and might not be far away.
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2nd

3

(6)

26th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Cuban Harry

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ed Dunlop

towards rear

7/1

9th

7

(4)

14th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cuban Harry

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Ed Dunlop

Broke duck over 8.6f here and another decent run to be fourth on his return visit; Kempton last time was disappointing but he's hard to rule out; having his first run over this far which might not be a bad thing.

4/1

7th

7

(1)

2nd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Cuban Harry

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ed Dunlop

in rear

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 81 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Caught the eye on debut at Nottingham (6f, good to soft) when very green and duly improved to win with something to spare at Ripon (6f, good); carries a penalty against some interesting rivals but has strong claims.
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11

(6)

1st Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:30 Nottingham

Power Of Zeus

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Harriet Bethell

4yo who went the wrong way for Brian Ellison and there's been no revival in his two races for new yard; has now finished last on his last four outings; off nearly three months again and tries his first headgear.

33/1

11

(6)

1st Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:30 Nottingham

Power Of Zeus

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Harriet Bethell

4yo who went the wrong way for Brian Ellison and there's been no revival in his two races for new yard; has now finished last on his last four outings; off nearly three months again and tries his first headgear.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
32,000euros foal, 48,000euros yearling; sixth foal; half-brother to three winners including Rebel At Dawn (5f including 2yo; RPR 101) and Ermin Street (1m AW; 83); bred to have a future and a market check is advised on debut, but he may be one for further down the line.
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5th

2

(3)

12th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

18:15 Musselburgh

Cargin Bhui

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David & Nicola Barron

In good form on the AW this year including two wins over 6f; 0-12 on turf, but has gone close on a couple of occasions and should have no problem with this sharp 7f; player.

4/1

5th

7

(2)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Cargin Bhui

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: David & Nicola Barron

Hold-up performer who was successful over 6f at Wolverhampton and Southwell last month; proved himself at 7f when his strong finish only just failed to reel in the thriving Goldmoyne (won three times since) back at Southwell last time; it's likely he's still on a good mark.

3/1

2nd

1

(4)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:21 Southwell (AW)

Cargin Bhui

10st 1lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: David & Nicola Barron

Competitive coming from off the pace over 6f on all five starts this year, winning in clearcut style at Wolverhampton and Southwell on last two occasions; he's now getting close to his career-best form, with more to prove on this third attempt (first on AW) at 7f but he's been finishing well.

2/1

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
25,000gns foal, £68,000 yearling; second foal; dam unraced half-sister to 2m Group 3 winner Kastasa and Listed-placed 1m winner Kassaba; from powerful southern yard and the betting could be informative on debut.
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7th

2

(2)

21st Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:35 Pontefract

Alshars

9st 4lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

slowly away

10/1

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fifth foal; half-sister to winners Lord Caprio (7f-1m6f Flat including 2yo; RPR 76) and Scandinavian Lady (6f/7f; 60); dam 5f/6f winner (including 2yo; 90); may need this debut outing.
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10th

11

(7)

17th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

17:00 Carlisle

On The Sherbet

8st 4lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ben Haslam

Handicap debutante who has the worst chance on form, having achieved little as a 2yo; however, should do better judged on pedigree, being related to two winners for her trainer.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
$35,000 yearling, £25,000 2yo (breeze-ups); third foal; half-brother to two US winners; dam US 1m winner; trainer better known for his exploits with older horses and he may be best watched on debut.
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10th

6

(6)

2nd Aug 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Footonthegas

9st 1lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Poor form in four starts, including a low-grade handicap at Pontefract last month; new, longer trip and the addition of blinkers aren't enough to tempt.

33/1

13th

12

(10)

1st Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

16:45 Pontefract

Footonthegas

8st 8lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

125-1 when well beaten in two starts on good to soft at Pontefract (6f/1m) last September and 150-1 when same story over 6f on soft at Ripon 12 days ago; needs to show something very new but this is his handicap debut on probably different ground.

33/1

12th

5

(3)

19th Jun 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:35 Ripon

Footonthegas

9st 7lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

in rear throughout

100/1

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; dam Listed-placed 5f AW 2yo winner (RPR 83) out of unraced half-sister to German 6f Listed winner; in-form trainer is having an excellent season and the betting could guide on debut.
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8th

8

(7)

24th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Renovate

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Edward Bethell

Out of the frame in first three starts, but was beaten less than 3l into fifth of nine at Newcastle (5f, Tapeta) 11 days ago; open to improvement on nursery debut, but it will be needed.

13/2

5th

4

(3)

13th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Renovate

9st 4lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

taken down early, led but pestered, headed inside final furlong, soon no extra

33/1

8th

9

(1)

28th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:45 Pontefract

Renovate

9st 7lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Edward Bethell

Suffered some interference when down the field here last week but debatable what difference it made; stable probably has a better chance with Kings Merchant.

25/1

Form:

Last run: 70 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
66-1, always in rear when well beaten on debut at Doncaster (6f, good) in July; dramatic improvement is required.
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6th

12

(2)

17th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:20 Newcastle (AW)

Factorforfurniture

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ollie Pears

ducked right start, took keen hold, in touch with leaders

16/1

5th

8

(10)

3rd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

14:30 Newcastle (AW)

Factorforfurniture

8st 11lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ollie Pears

led, took keen hold after 1f, clear from over 6f out

14/1

8th

5

(7)

17th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

16:00 Leicester

Factorforfurniture

9st 6lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Ollie Pears

Offered little in two runs for Ronald Thompson and again for his new yard when last of seven in 7f Catterick novice 13 days ago; more is required on his first go in nurseries.

14/1

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
28,000gns yearling, £100,000 2yo (breeze-ups); third foal; half-brother to 6f 2yo winner Signcastle City (RPR 92); dam 7f/1m winner (86) from talented family; brings potential to this debut and trainer had a winning 2yo newcomer at Chester last Friday; could have a part to play.
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6th

1

(4)

2nd Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Forest Gunner

9st 9lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: David Evans

Won a 5f classifed stakes at Lingfield last month, but fared less well upped in grade over C&D last week.

12/1

7th

6

(4)

27th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Forest Gunner

9st 4lb

J: Sean Levey

T: David Evans

It was a classified race he won at Lingfield recently (5f) and he's now 8lb higher than for his sole previous success at handicap level; could be vulnerable but at least there are no wellbeing issues.

11/2

1st

3

(5)

14th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

12:25 Lingfield (AW)

Forest Gunner

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: David Evans

5f win at Southwell last October; mixed record since but this is his first attempt in 0-50 company and he can't be ignored; visor experiment quickly aborted.

5/1

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Payout
Exacta £36.00
Straight Forecast £51.58
Trifecta £325.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Power Of Zeus

The Times:

Bondy

POSTDATA:

Cuban Harry

TOPSPEED:

Catton Lady

D Express:

Renovate

RP RATINGS:

Power Of Zeus

Daily Mail:

Power Of Zeus

The Sun:

Power Of Zeus

NEWMARKET:

Cuban Harry

The Star:

Cuban Harry

Daily Record:

Catton Lady

Telegraph:

Bondy

The Guardian:

Bondy

Daily Mirror:

Bondy