July 19 / 17.37 Pontefract

17.37

Good To Soft

Northern Commercials Used Stock For Instant Delivery EBF Restr’ Novice (GBB/IRE Incentive) (Div I)

  • Prize money: £5400
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Northern Commercials Used Stock For Instant Delivery EBF Restr’ Novice (GBB/IRE Incentive) (Div I)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 02

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Struggled on his York debut (6f, good to soft) in May but he left that form miles behind when rallying well to go close at Wetherby (5.5f, good; 5-2) last month; pulled clear of the third in that race and he has leading claims on that form.
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4th

4

(5)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

18:27 Doncaster

Territorial Knight

9st 5lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Kevin Ryan

Yard going well and won this in 2023 and 2024; solid comeback behind Akkadian Thunder over C&D five weeks ago, when picked off late by four who'd sat in the rear, and is 3lb better off with that one; player.

4/1

5th

8

(7)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

17:15 Doncaster

Territorial Knight

9st 1lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Kevin Ryan

Strong stayer at the trip and he powered home to win over C&D last July (Class 4; 5lb lower mark than today's); followed that with good runs at Carlisle and Ayr (Bronze Cup); Kevin Ryan has had two winners and two placed horses from ten runners in the race since 2016; still has low mileage.

7/1

33

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Territorial Knight

9st 7lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

3yo who was a close third in a big field at York (6f, good) in June then won at Doncaster (6f, good to soft); beaten just a head by Top Juggler at Carlisle (6f, good) this month and is 3lb well in today; chance.

8/1

25/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fifth foal; dam 6f 2yo/1m Listed winner (RPR 102), half-sister to 1m2f-2m winner Northwest Frontier, out of Listed-placed 6f 2yo winning half-sister to US 8.5f Grade 1 winner Include Betty; has fair standard to aim at on debut and is probably best watched.
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2nd

9

(5)

19th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:37 Pontefract

First Navy Jack

9st 2lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Martin Dunne

prominent on outer

25/1

13/2

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 30

Last run: 74 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made an encouraging start when 20-1 third at Ripon (5f, soft) in April but he flopped when well backed at Beverley (tenth of 12) the following month; gelded since and has something to prove back from a short break; stablemate of Fan Mail.
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16

(7)

18th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:15 Ayr

Spring Corn

8st 8lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

11-race maiden; good efforts at Redcar and Ripon in midsummer (6f; first two runs in cheekpieces) but it has been a struggle more recently; change of headgear may help but Tim Easterby saddles more obvious contenders.

25/1

12

(3)

30th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:17 Beverley

Spring Corn

8st 12lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

0-10 and last two runs have been well below par; the hope is that he regularly shows speed over 6f/7f and hasn't had a go at 5f since his 2yo days; not without hope off career-low mark.

20/1

6

(4)

8th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Thirsk

Spring Corn

9st 3lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Nine-race maiden but he had been threatening prior to a disappointing effort at Ripon three weeks ago; feasible mark if bouncing back.

6/1

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
30,000gns yearling; fourth foal; half-brother to 9.4f-1m3f winner Marmara Star (RPR 68); dam unraced sister to Group-placed GB/HK 1m-1m2f winner Impulsive Moment and Listed-placed 1m4f-1m6f winner Inchicore; yard 1-22 with 2yos this year and this newcomer looks a longer-term prospect.
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7th

9

(5)

28th Jul 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:52 Southwell (AW)

Moonlit Stage

9st 6lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Ed Dunlop

1m2f win at Newcastle last October came off 3lb lower; three heavy defeats this year, including tried in cheekpieces at Ayr three weeks ago; down in trip and class with new blinkers added; a revival wouldn't be a total bolt from the blue.

9/1

11th

12

(1)

7th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 5f 26y

Class 5

17:15 Ayr

Moonlit Stage

8st 12lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Ed Dunlop

Won a Newcastle handicap (1m2f, AW) last October but he's returned from a break with two heavy defeats (1m2f/1m6f) this season; still has low-mileage but he needs a major revival back on turf.

25/1

4th

4

(4)

12th May 2025

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 5

18:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Moonlit Stage

9st 1lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ed Dunlop

Three solid efforts in 1m2f nurseries last backend; proved easy to back when well held on his comeback early last month but this is less competitive going right up in distance; should fare better.

7/1

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
20,000euros yearling, 34,000euros breeze-up 2yo; half-brother to winners Declarationoflove (5f-8.7f including 2yo/Italy; RPR 80) and Melrose (French 1m1f; 63); dam Group-placed 5f/6f 2yo winner (95), sister to 5f-7.4f Flat and 2m2f hurdle winner King's Bastion; has speed and stamina in pedigree and market should guide on debut.
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5th

2

(4)

19th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:37 Pontefract

Batran

9st 4lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Alice Haynes

in touch with leaders, ran green after 2f

10/1

Form: 7

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran green and had some traffic issues on his Beverley debut (5f, good; 50-1) two weeks ago but he was beaten 9l in seventh of 13; should know more over this longer trip but he needs to find plenty of improvement.
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10th

10

(6)

27th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Pontefract

Sporting Life

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Four-race maiden who has weak claims on form; chance depends on how well he responds to first-time headgear.

25/1

13

(3)

10th Jul 2025

Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

14:10 Carlisle

Sporting Life

8st 11lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: John & Sean Quinn

Backward steps since doing well in the circumstances (not clear run) on 5f Beverley debut last July; tough to know exactly what to expect now gelded, and having undergone wind surgery, since last appearance 342 days ago; handicap debut.

28/1

8th

3

(1)

2nd Aug 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:20 Newcastle (AW)

Sporting Life

9st 7lb

J: Gianluca Sanna

T: John & Sean Quinn

Down the field in two turf starts last month (5f/6f, both good ground); switch to AW needs to spark significant improvement.

25/1

7th
11 (1)
Heartened

33/1

Form: 38

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Remote third of six on her C&D debut (good) last month and was tailed off at Newcastle (7f, AW) 17 days later; can only be watched.
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5th

5

(5)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Heartened

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Ollie Pears

Gained a first win over C&D in September; got back on track despite not enjoying the smoothest of passages when third of 12 in 1m2f handicap at Redcar eight days ago so she must enter calculations.

6/1

3rd

8

(13)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:18 Redcar

Heartened

9st 1lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Ollie Pears

0-12 on turf, although solid run when third at Beverley last June (1m2f, good to firm); plenty to prove after finishing 35l fifth of six at Pontefract last time (1m2f, good).

12/1

5th

6

(6)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

16:33 Pontefract

Heartened

8st 4lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ollie Pears

One win from 17 attempts came over 1m2f (AW; acts on sound turf) in September; reappearance fourth in AW classified wasn't a bad effort in March and she likely didn't stay 1m4f last time; still has work to do from out of the handicap back on grass.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam is a niece of the prolific and useful 6f-1m winner Basil Berry (RPR 105) but was only 0-12 for these connections across numerous trips herself (RPR 53); others are more compelling on paper.
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12th

13

(12)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

17:55 Newcastle (AW)

Capla Daviekins

8st 6lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Stuart Coltherd

Beaten at least 20l in each of his three starts (6f-1m1f); much better needed now stepping up in distance for AW/handicap debut.

50/1

11th

3

(1)

26th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 35y

Class 5

19:45 Hamilton

Capla Daviekins

9st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Stuart Coltherd

Beaten a long way in two starts over nine months apart, trained by Michael and David Easterby on debut.

100/1

5th

3

(1)

4th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 2

15:05 Hamilton

Capla Daviekins

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Stuart Coltherd

walked to post, always behind

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Gelded son of Arizona; first foal; dam unplaced 7f AW 2yo (RPR 43), sister to French 6.5f AW/1m turf winner Obdurate, half-sister to 1m winner Flagged; yard 25% with 2yos this year and he needs a close look on debut.
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6th

6

(5)

10th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jonny Garlic

8st 8lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Michael Keady

Close second on his stable and handicap debut at Lingfield (1m) last month and again ran well when third here (8.6f) nine days ago; should have a part to play if stamina isn't an issue over this longer trip.

11/4

6th

6

(5)

10th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jonny Garlic

8st 8lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Michael Keady

Close second on his stable and handicap debut at Lingfield (1m) last month and again ran well when third here (8.6f) nine days ago; should have a part to play if stamina isn't an issue over this longer trip.

11/4

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
8,000gns half-brother to Italian 7.5f winner Signa; dam 1m2f winner (RPR 71), out of Italian 1m1f/1m2f winning half-sister to winners Fanunalter (1m Group 2) and Famusa (Listed-placed 7.5f-1m3f); yard won this in 2022 but this debutant could be one for longer trips later on.
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2nd

12

(12)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

15:00 Carlisle

Fan Mail

8st 11lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Two 6f wins on AW and he's continued in reasonable form since the latest of them in October; has a 5lb lower turf mark but he didn't come up with much on grass last summer and this is the first time he's worn headgear.

11/2

6th

8

(5)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Fan Mail

9st 4lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

C&D winner off 1lb higher last autumn; not beaten far at Newcastle of late, most recently when forced to challenge on the far flank; non-runner when due to wear headgear here last time; no aids this evening.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Gelded brother to an Italian 6f-1m (including 2yo) winner; attracted support into 15-2 on Carlisle debut (6f, soft) last month and he came from off the pace to beat a clear second with something in hand; has a penalty but that was a good start and he should improve for the experience.
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11th

10

(12)

9th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

19:15 Carlisle

Mayberry Moon

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Dods

Added a first handicap success over C&D (good to soft) in July to go with his debut win here; may have found the ground too lively when below that form at Beverley (7.5f, good to firm) since and must be respected back here.

12/1

9th

5

(6)

29th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

17:47 Beverley

Mayberry Moon

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Headstrong sort but promising third at Ayr (7f, good) last month on second handicap start and built on that to win at Carlisle (7f, good to soft); this 3yo could continue to improve for a trainer who has won two of the last four runnings; strong claims up 5lb.

7/2

1st

8

(9)

10th Jul 2025

Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

17:07 Carlisle

Mayberry Moon

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Debut course maiden winner (6f, soft) last June; failed to make an impact in his next three starts (5f-6f), but his recent Ayr third (7f; winner unfortunate not to follow up) was more encouraging; still needs to settle better though, which presents a risk over 7f on soft.

15/2

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Payout
Exacta £28.40
Straight Forecast £27.26
Trifecta £435.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Territorial Knight

Telegraph:

Mayberry Moon

D Express:

Jonny Garlic

NEWMARKET:

First Navy Jack

The Guardian:

Mayberry Moon

The Sun:

Jonny Garlic

RP RATINGS:

Territorial Knight

POSTDATA:

Territorial Knight

The Times:

Territorial Knight

Daily Mail:

Territorial Knight

Daily Mirror:

Territorial Knight

The Star:

Territorial Knight

Daily Record:

Territorial Knight