April 02 / 15.15 Pontefract

15.15

Soft

William Hill Extra Place Races Every Day Handicap

  • Prize money: £15462
  • 0m 5f 3y
  • Class 2
  • 8 runners
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William Hill Extra Place Races Every Day Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.00
  • Place: £3.30

Form: 300-19 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Flying too high in a Southwell Listed race last time (33-1) after winning a 5f handicap there the run before; has won on turf but five of his six wins have been on the AW, which is more his scene.
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2nd

4

(2)

21st May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:13 Haydock

The Bell Conductor

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

His mark continues to fall but for good reason and this 9yo arrives with plenty to prove; wears a first-time tongue-tie; visor is removed.

16/1

6th

2

(2)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

The Bell Conductor

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

Well handicapped but hasn't obviously hinted as if likely to take advantage soon in his two outings this year, finishing last of six at Southwell last Saturday; visored first time.

9/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 277-56 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Often a front-runner; ran as well as she was entitled to in a Listed race at the Lincoln meeting and ought to handle today's ground well.
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9/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 52217- C BF

Last run: 164 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Can hang left under pressure; returned to win the 6f handicap on this card 12 months ago (soft); even better later in the season when second to both Looking For Lynda and Vintage Clarets in big-field 5f handicaps at York before bagging one there in October; below best in his last run but that's forgiven; might well have more to offer as a 4yo.
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1

(2)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:12 Ripon

Wen Moon

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Poorly drawn and well beaten on seasonal reappearance here (6f) in April, but much more competitive when third at Carlisle (5f, good; 9-2) 16 days ago; bypassed an option at Catterick on Saturday (unsuitable ground) in favour of this; rain - three wins on soft - would aid his cause.

7/4

3rd

3

(1)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Carlisle

Wen Moon

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Best to forgive reappearance effort (badly drawn) but he's not the percentage call unless the ground is soft; has gained all handicap wins on that surface.

14/1

9/1

Form: 463-85 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 6lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Last win was over 5f on soft at Beverley in September 2022; now 1lb lower and she came from a long way behind to be close up on the Newcastle AW ten days ago; another with a chance.
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12th

6

(8)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

Elegant Erin

9st 8lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Paul Midgley

Ended 2025 in top form, winning twice at Beverley (5f, soft), but she has looked rusty on both her starts this year; absent another seven weeks since her last run and probably best watched.

50/1

9th

5

(6)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

15:57 Pontefract

Elegant Erin

9st 2lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

In great form on soft ground last autumn but was punished by the assessor for a Listed effort that possibly flatters her; never figured in AW event two months ago; current mark seems difficult.

20/1

8/1

Form: 5221-0 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Career-best form when running away with a Class 4 handicap at Southwell in December but then well held at Newcastle after a 10lb rise; rated 5lb lower on turf and he's proven over 5f on testing ground; could have a say.
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7

(8)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Hiya Maite

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

On a losing run and he has yet to win over this trip; sent off favourite for the corresponding race 12 months ago but faded into tenth; 6lb lower this time around and he has finished second in two of his last four starts; vulnerable to stronger stayers.

10/1

6th

7

(8)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Hiya Maite

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

On a losing run and he has yet to win over this trip; sent off favourite for the corresponding race 12 months ago but faded into tenth; 6lb lower this time around and he has finished second in two of his last four starts; vulnerable to stronger stayers.

10/1

Form: 48127- D

Last run: 172 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who can live with his current mark but whether a stiff 5f suits is questionable and especially under these conditions (seems to prefer them quicker).
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18th

4

(1)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:20 York

Looking For Lynda

11st 10lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Craig Lidster

Well handicapped on last year's C&D form for Karl Burke but refused to race in April on final outing for that yard and down the field over C&D on recent stable debut, when again awkward at the start; risks attached.

33/1

14th

6

(6)

11th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:07 York

Looking For Lynda

9st 10lb

J: Sam James

T: Craig Lidster

Beaten 16 times since his C&D win in September 2023; has often run well in defeat, including here, but he put a major black mark on his record at Nottingham in April, belatedly leaving the stalls but downing tools and bucking around immediately afterwards; the combination of a subsequent stable switch/wind surgery/change of headgear could all be beneficial and there's no doubt he has the ability to win a race like this; risky but feared.

10/1

1

(6)

9th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

14:35 Nottingham

Looking For Lynda

9st 10lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

mounted in chute, refused to race, soon pulled up

5/2

Form: 65113- D

Last run: 157 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Four wins last season, all over 5f; versatile as regards ground; wouldn't want to be at all rusty off his current mark but he's hard to rule out.
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11th

11

(11)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

Vintage Clarets

9st 3lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Prolific winner over the years, including over C&D; no impact yet this season but he wasn't disgraced from a wide draw at Chester last time and he's tumbling in the weights; solid each-way claims.

12/1

7th

8

(11)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 2

13:30 Chester

Vintage Clarets

9st 1lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Close third off 6lb higher (from stall 5) in this contest two years ago and 2-4 at Chester overall; however, has a big doubt over current form, reflected in two duck eggs this season; wide draw adds uncertainty.

25/1

12th

7

(10)

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 2

15:42 Musselburgh

Vintage Clarets

8st 12lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Ten-time winner whose mark is now 3lb lower than for his latest success; probably needed the run when well held at Southwell two weeks ago, but didn't show much and may require another before hitting his stride.

14/1

OUR TIP
8th
2 (6)
Spoof

11/2

Form: 19215- D

Last run: 162 days

W: 9st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Multiple sprint winner who is effective on testing ground and has run well fresh in the past; however, he's an exposed 9yo and perhaps too high in the weights.
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1st

3

(16)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

17:50 Doncaster

Spoof

9st 8lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin Frost

Veteran with 11 wins but the most recent was back in October 2023; starts this campaign off a reduced mark but others look safer.

25/1

7th

8

(7)

21st Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 42y

Class 4

15:45 Yarmouth

Spoof

9st 5lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin Frost

Veteran who made a pleasing return from a three-month break at Haydock last month; not so good at Redcar 17 days ago and others appeal more.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £69.80
Straight Forecast £59.02
Tricast £189.51
Trifecta £348.10

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Glorious Angel

The Guardian:

Vintage Clarets

SPOTLIGHT:

Wen Moon

POSTDATA:

Elegant Erin

Telegraph:

Wen Moon

TOPSPEED:

Glorious Angel

The Times:

Glorious Angel

D Express:

Glorious Angel

The Star:

Glorious Angel

Daily Mail:

Vintage Clarets

Daily Mirror:

Vintage Clarets

Daily Record:

Vintage Clarets