July 01 / 15.45 Pontefract

15.45

Good To Firm

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  • Prize money: £5234
  • 1m 0f 6y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £20.80
  • Place: £4.60

Form: 061-0 D

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Pulled hard upped to 1m2f in a first-time visor (same mark) on his comeback from being gelded and has been off for two months since; Crisfords are 7-19 here (including this race last year with a 3yo) and it will be interesting to see how he goes in the market.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1

(11)

7th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 3

16:00 York

Magnum Opus

10st 2lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Did well in Meydan and returned to Britain for a close fourth in the Lincoln; hasn't kicked on from there, finishing down the field in the Royal Hunt and then midfield at Chelmsford (1m2f); looks vulnerable with his big weight.

10/1

3

(4)

7th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

16:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Magnum Opus

9st 5lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Successful in Meydan handicap (1m1f, good) during his spell in UAE and ran creditably (close fourth) in the Lincoln in March; looks interesting on that form but he's been a bit up and down this year and he struggled in the Royal Hunt Cup last time; mixed messages.

5/1

17

(16)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Magnum Opus

9st 3lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Successful in Meydan handicap (good) during his spell in UAE and ran creditably (close fourth) in the Lincoln on last appearance; quite exposed, however, and current mark leaves him in a tough spot.

33/1

2nd
3 (3)
Tele Red

16/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 24615- C

Last run: 237 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Won on good to firm ground here a couple of years ago but tends to stick to slower conditions now; resumes from eight months off on a career-high mark at the age of seven and all victories have come after a recent outing, so he has a bit to overcome.
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2nd

1

(14)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

17:03 Doncaster

Tele Red

10st 1lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

In-form 8yo who recorded a 2l success at Pontefract (1m2f, soft) on Monday, ending two-year losing spell; incurs 4lb penalty but Jack Nicholls takes off useful 5lb; could well remain competitive.

4/1

1st

14

(5)

20th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 4

16:33 Pontefract

Tele Red

9st 1lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

8yo who has been beaten on his last 17 starts going back to October 2023 but he's been runner-up on his last two outings (1m, good/soft), most recently here when beaten a neck; he should be fine now back up to 1m2f and he has a strong record here; could be thereabouts.

9/1

10

(4)

6th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 37y

Class 4

17:15 Haydock

Tele Red

8st 13lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

In form and pretty consistent but he's exposed and hasn't won for almost two years; likely to give his running but vulnerable to younger legs.

12/1

OUR TIP

10/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 200-07

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Soft-ground winner in France who's been kept to similar conditions since joining this yard; again finished well held last time and, while the handicapper is easing off quickly, would want to see some support before considering him.
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6th

6

(14)

25th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:43 Doncaster

Bennetot

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

in rear, some headway over 1f out, no telling impression

12/1

11th

4

(4)

12th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:05 York

Bennetot

9st 1lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Won at Windsor (1m, good to firm) last month and has run well in defeat on his four starts since, on the latest finishing fourth of 31 in the Cambridgeshire at Newmarket (1m1f, soft); one of two solid contenders for the yard.

9/1

4th

23

(6)

28th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Bennetot

8st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David O’Meara

Won at Windsor (1m, good to firm) last month and has run well in defeat on his three starts since (1m/1m2f, good to firm-soft); each-way possible.

20/1

Form: -51279 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Handles fast ground but most wins, including two over C&D (same race in the spring), came on softer going; the return here should help but he could use more than just the odd shower and there's very little wiggle room off this mark.
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7th

5

(6)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

15:23 Pontefract

On The River

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Harriet Bethell

Won last summer's Carlisle Bell off this mark (1m, soft); ran well when fifth in the Spring Mile at Doncaster on his return before finding only his stablemate Milteye too strong at Ripon 13 days ago (1m, good to soft; Walsingham back in third); fully effective over C&D but he appears to have a preference for slower than good now and drying conditions aren't sure to suit.

3/1

2nd

5

(4)

16th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Ripon

On The River

9st 8lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Harriet Bethell

The vast majority of his wins have come on slow ground but the going was good when he was second in this race last year; reappeared with promising fifth of 22 in the Spring Mile at Doncaster and could be in the mix.

3/1

5th

21

(11)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

On The River

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Harriet Bethell

Suited by ground softer than good; record of 11-52 on turf features a win off 2lb higher in the 2025 Carlisle Bell; respectable second to Prosperitas at Doncaster on last appearance; competitively weighted.

16/1

6/1

Form: 022

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Allowed his own way when going close at a big price a month ago (novice) and ran to a similar level last time (both 1m1f on soft at Carlisle); neither winner has run again since; lightly raced but will have to improve off this opening mark.
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3

11th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 11y

Class 2

16:00 Chepstow

Aviemore

11st 2lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Useful Flat racer who took pretty well to hurdling last season, winning at Warwick (soft) and Huntingdon (good to soft); pulled up in Aintree festival Grade 1 in April and made low-key reappearance on the Flat last month but can feature here if aided by first-time cheekpieces.

9/2

13th

4

(3)

11th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 3

17:15 Doncaster

Aviemore

9st 12lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Harry Derham

Fairly useful on Flat for Charlie Johnston, winning over about 1m2f at Ayr and Chester last term; also won two 2m juvenile hurdles early this year, by 20l on second occasion, but pulled up when 28-1 in the Aintree Grade 1 in April; off since and needs to be in peak Flat form.

16/1

1

3rd Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 209y

Class 1

14:20 Aintree

Aviemore

11st 2lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Harry Derham

Fairly useful on Flat for Charlie Johnston and going the right way over hurdles, winning 2m juvenile races at Warwick (soft) and Huntingdon (good to soft) in recent months; stable jockey Paul O'Brien partnered him at Huntingdon but is on Filibustering this time.

33/1

12/1

Form: 19397- D BF

Last run: 274 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won first time out last year but that was a novice (soft) and he struggled once handicapping subsequently; is another 3lb lower as he wears first-time headgear back from nine months off but is ultimately hard to fancy.
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10th

6

(11)

16th Jun 2025

Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Carlisle

Freedom Day

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Paul Robson

Sole success came in Redcar novice in April 2023 when trained by the Gosdens; unsuccessful in five starts over hurdles this year for current yard and three modest efforts on the Flat since; on a career-low mark but hard to fancy.

25/1

9

(5)

29th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 10y

Class 5

16:55 Ripon

Freedom Day

9st 1lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Paul Robson

Something to prove regarding current form but he's tackled 7f/1m1f the last twice and is now 7lb lower than when a creditable fourth over 1m4f at Southwell (AW) last August; not written off now back up in trip.

33/1

8th

9

(5)

29th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 10y

Class 5

16:55 Ripon

Freedom Day

9st 1lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Paul Robson

Something to prove regarding current form but he's tackled 7f/1m1f the last twice and is now 7lb lower than when a creditable fourth over 1m4f at Southwell (AW) last August; not written off now back up in trip.

33/1

5/1

Form: 2-15 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Off the mark in a three-runner soft-ground maiden over C&D two months ago before finding it too much under a penalty in novice company (good to firm) three weeks ago, when inclined to pull hard; needs more now handicapping.
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4

(8)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Savvy Exchange

9st 10lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: S Woods

0-12 in handicaps, but he continues to edge down the weights and ran well when beaten just over 2l into fifth of 12 at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) a fortnight ago; blinkers given a go this time; one for the shortlist.

6/1

2

(8)

10th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Savvy Exchange

9st 13lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: S Woods

Yet to win a handicap and not at his best on his last two starts (caught wide here latest); has dropped a long way in the weights though and Rossa Ryan is a notable booking.

8/1

10th

12

(10)

5th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:47 Kempton (AW)

Savvy Exchange

8st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: S Woods

Beat two rivals at Pontefract on second start but yet to win a handicap and hasn't been the most consistent; easy to forgive a below-par Epsom run last time and gets a hood (has worn a visor) but needs to raise game.

8/1

Form: 241-46 D BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Soft-ground maiden winner last autumn before being gelded; offered more at Chester last time, when chopped off on the home turn, and is 2lb lower, so needs considering.
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8

(6)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

14:45 Brighton

Colorada Dancer

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Karen Jewell

Landed his second win, in a classified at Lingfield (6f, good) in August, but well held in three handicaps since.

14/1

9

(2)

17th Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

14:05 Sandown

Colorada Dancer

8st 8lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Karen Jewell

Made all to win a 6f classified event at Lingfield (good) last month; unplaced in two handicaps since; the ground shouldn't be an issue but he needs more now upped in class.

20/1

Form: 411 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Promising debut (Tapeta) and, after winning a weak Ayr maiden, took another good step forward on his handicap debut early last month (1m2f); today's return to 1m is perhaps not optimal but he remains open to further improvement upped 6lb.
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16th

15

(8)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:55 York

Old Cock

8st 8lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Won this off 1lb lower last year (good to firm); however, soundly beaten over C&D (good to firm) last August on final run for Ed Bethell and down the field on last month's stable/seasonal debut at Newbury (1m, good).

25/1

20th

19

(13)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:10 Newbury

Old Cock

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

4-10 for Edward Bethell, winning the Hambleton Handicap at York's Dante meeting (1m, good to firm) last spring; changed hands for 26,000gns last autumn; only 3lb higher than at York and doesn't have many miles on the clock.

33/1

14th

12

(13)

21st Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

15:00 York

Old Cock

9st 6lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Lightly raced 4yo who was a well-backed winner of the Hambleton Handicap over C&D (good to firm) in May with a late bid, from Sisyphean; respectable fourth of nine to Remmooz and Sisyphean back over C&D for his only start since, coming from last, and it would not be a surprise were he to resume improvement today; one for the shortlist.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £343.40
Straight Forecast £382.63
Tricast £9566.72
Trifecta £6903.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Old Cock

NEWMARKET:

Savvy Exchange

Daily Record:

Aviemore

The Times:

Colorada Dancer

D Express:

Freedom Day

TOPSPEED:

Tele Red

RP RATINGS:

Old Cock

POSTDATA:

Old Cock

Telegraph:

Old Cock

Daily Mail:

Old Cock

Daily Mirror:

Old Cock

The Sun:

Old Cock

The Star:

Old Cock

The Guardian:

Savvy Exchange