August 07 / 14.40 Pontefract

14.40

Good To Firm

Jayne – On Course Lady Bookmaker EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) (IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £4860
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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Jayne – On Course Lady Bookmaker EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) (IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

OUR TIP

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.90

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fifth foal; half-brother to winners Romantic Warrior (6f-1m2f including multiple Group/Grade 1s), Melodic Charm (6f AW including 2yo; 93) and Pennywhistle (7f 2yo; 93); this Showcasing gelding is with a top trainer (also runs Hamilton third Our Mighty Mo) and could play a leading role on debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(2)

21st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:15 Southwell (AW)

End Of Romance

9st 11lb

J: Shane Gray

T: K R Burke

Created a positive impression when winning at Pontefract on debut in August (6f, good to firm) and he ran to a similar level when trying to concede weight to two useful sorts at Chester later that month; sets the standard and there should be more in the tank; AW debut.

2/1

3rd

1

(1)

31st Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

14:10 Chester

End Of Romance

9st 10lb

J: James Doyle

T: K R Burke

prominent, led after 1f

5/2

1st

1

(8)

7th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:40 Pontefract

End Of Romance

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Fifth foal; half-brother to winners Romantic Warrior (6f-1m2f including multiple Group/Grade 1s), Melodic Charm (6f AW including 2yo; 93) and Pennywhistle (7f 2yo; 93); this Showcasing gelding is with a top trainer (also runs Hamilton third Our Mighty Mo) and could play a leading role on debut.

3/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.60

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
By Kodiac; fifth foal; closely related to 6f AW winner Elegant Charm (including 2yo; RPR 87), half-brother to French 1m winner Romantic Symbol (92); dam French 7f turf/8.5f AW winner from classy family; represents powerful trainer and it will be no surprise if he's a contender on debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

(4)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Thirsk

Midnight Thunder

9st 11lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Saeed bin Suroor

Won two 6f novice events as 2yo, beating Wokingham winner Double Rush in the first; well below that level when confined to only two starts at Meydan in 2025 (both in January), but he ran well for a long way in a Southwell handicap (7f; tongue-tie added) on his comeback last month; that was an encouraging effort after a long absence and he looks interesting on this drop back in trip.

5/1

5th

3

(5)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

15:40 Southwell (AW)

Midnight Thunder

9st 11lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Saeed bin Suroor

Won two turf novices as a 2yo, beating Wokingham winner Double Rush in the first; well below that level when confined to only two starts at Meydan in 2025 (both in January; one on AW); lots to prove on a few counts on handicap debut and with a tongue-tie tried, though any confidence behind him would turn some heads.

16/1

9th

3

(5)

11th Oct 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:47 Newmarket

Midnight Thunder

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Saeed bin Suroor

Godolphin colt who has progressive 6f form and should be 3-3 (would likely have won on debut but for blowing the start); the manner of his wins at Windsor (soft) and Yarmouth (good) suggest he'll cope with this drop in distance; respected.

7/2

15/2

Form: 3

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Behind two experienced rivals when third at 25-1 on last month's debut at Chester (6f, good to soft); there's every chance this 58,000euros yearling will improve and he's one to consider.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(6)

25th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

Sir David

9st 1lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Gamely prevailed by a neck at Beverley (7.5f, good to firm) last time, doubling his tally; back up 3lb but remains well treated on peak form; looks likely to remain competitive.

6/1

1st

2

(14)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 75y

Class 6

15:15 Beverley

Sir David

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

On another career-low mark after a 4l third at Doncaster (7f) where he travelled well but didn't finish with any great purpose; 1-19 and has a wide draw.

9/2

3rd

4

(1)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:25 Doncaster

Sir David

9st 8lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Modest since joining Nigel Tinkler (0-6) but there was merit to his Carlisle second (7f, soft) on penultimate start; that track seems to bring out the best of his abilities so, although fairly weighted, he couldn't rate as a confident pick.

8/1

12/1

Form: 38

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fair third of five on debut at Hamilton (5f, soft) in May then took backward step there (6f, good) in June; however, he's had a wind op since and has a useful pedigree; not written off.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

4

(7)

4th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:45 Catterick

Lucius Aurelius

9st 10lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Kevin Ryan

Sole win from 21 starts came in a 5f handicap here in April off the same mark as today's but he's mostly struggled since; has failed to beat a rival on his last two outings and the headgear is now removed.

12/1

9th

6

(9)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Catterick

Lucius Aurelius

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Kevin Ryan

Hasn't finished out of the first three in five starts here, including a win over this trip on good in April; well beaten at Pontefract in first-time blinkers latest but his course record affords him respect with regular cheekpieces also back in place.

9/1

8th

7

(3)

29th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:30 Pontefract

Lucius Aurelius

9st 6lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Kevin Ryan

Seems ideally suited by Catterick, the scene of his April win and bronze medal latest start; has an unconvincing record at Pontefract; new headgear needs to make a difference.

8/1

Form: 504

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has displayed some ability on two of her three starts but not enough to suggest she's the one to be on this afternoon.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

7

(10)

4th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:03 Southwell (AW)

Harvesting

9st 5lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Has shown ability in two of her four starts on turf, both over this trip; half-sister to two AW winners and worth keeping an eye on now making her nursery debut, especially if attracting support.

8/1

6th

8

(6)

7th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:40 Pontefract

Harvesting

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Has displayed some ability on two of her three starts but not enough to suggest she's the one to be on this afternoon.

16/1

4th

11

(10)

24th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:10 Catterick

Harvesting

9st 0lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

dwelt start, towards rear

16/1

4/1

Form: 93

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Improved form on second start when 2l third of seven at Hamilton (6f, good) last month; that latest performance sets the standard in this line-up and he could continue to progress.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

5

(3)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:00 Doncaster

Our Mighty Mo

9st 10lb

J: Shane Gray

T: K R Burke

Flourished when switched to heavy and soft ground last autumn, winning over 6f and 7f; retains ability as a 3yo but he might have run better at Ayr last month when back on soft ground (first-time visor now discarded) and hard to depend on a turnaround.

12/1

4

(7)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

17:15 Ayr

Our Mighty Mo

9st 10lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Likes testing ground as he showed when winning nurseries at Hamilton (6f, heavy) and Haydock (7f, soft) a year ago; has run with credit a couple of times in a light campaign this year, but still 4lb above his last winning mark; probably needs the new visor to make a difference.

9/1

4th

3

(3)

25th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

17:03 Epsom

Our Mighty Mo

9st 10lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Prominent-racer who won nurseries at Hamilton (6f, heavy) and Haydock (7f, soft) last September; got back near best with close fourth at Chester (7.6f, good) in May but he failed to beat a rival at Haydock last time; has been up and down since last success and he comes with risks attached after a break.

14/1

11/1

Form: 58

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
His debut fifth of seven at Hamilton (6f, good) last month wasn't devoid of promise, but he's since been soundly beaten at Redcar (6f, good to firm) and has to leave that latest performance well behind.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

11

(1)

19th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 4

15:05 Doncaster

Sealine

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Makes handicap debut after five defeats and didn't get the run of things when a close fourth at Bath in July (1m, good; first-time hood); should stay this far.

7/2

4th

5

(1)

12th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:40 Bath

Sealine

9st 7lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Has been generally progressive in his four starts and he kept on well when a 4l sixth of 15 at Nottingham (8.3f, good to firm) last month; that was an eyecatching effort in a good maiden and he's a big player if he can take another step forward; hood added.

7/2

6th

9

(2)

15th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

14:40 Nottingham

Sealine

9st 5lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

dwelt start

4/1

Non-runners

Hindley

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £12.10
Straight Forecast £9.62
Trifecta £48.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

End Of Romance

Telegraph:

Midnight Thunder

POSTDATA:

Our Mighty Mo

The Guardian:

Sir David

The Star:

Harvesting

Daily Mail:

End Of Romance

Daily Mirror:

End Of Romance

The Sun:

End Of Romance

Daily Record:

End Of Romance

D Express:

Midnight Thunder

The Times:

Our Mighty Mo