September 19 / 16.05 Pontefract

16.05

Good

Go Racing In Yorkshire Handicap (Round 5 Of The Pontefract Stayers Championship 2024)

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 2m 1f 27y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Go Racing In Yorkshire Handicap (Round 5 Of The Pontefract Stayers Championship 2024)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.00
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 6-1342 BF

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark on his handicap debut at Wolverhampton (1m4f) in April and he has continued on the up, posting an excellent second on his first go over 2m at Chester six days ago; looks a thorough stayer so big shout now sent over this marathon trip with cheekpieces added.
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Verdict Starting price

6

(11)

28th May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:52 Kempton (AW)

Judgementofsolomon

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Chris Gordon

Just 1lb higher than when winning at Pontefract (2m1f, good to firm) last September when with Sir Mark Prescott; hasn't been with this yard for long, but he has looked better on Tapeta than on Polytrack thus far.

20/1

8th

6

(11)

28th May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:52 Kempton (AW)

Judgementofsolomon

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Chris Gordon

Just 1lb higher than when winning at Pontefract (2m1f, good to firm) last September when with Sir Mark Prescott; hasn't been with this yard for long, but he has looked better on Tapeta than on Polytrack thus far.

20/1

5th

5

(7)

3rd May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:40 Goodwood

Judgementofsolomon

9st 2lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Chris Gordon

2-11 for Sir Mark Prescott, including 2m1f win at Pontefract (good to firm; 3lb higher today) last September in first-time cheekpieces; sold for 90,000gns in October and his only run over hurdles was a modest one in March; cheekpieces absent that day and in this race; others preferred.

10/1

8/1

  • Place: £4.40

Form: 6-2552

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Winless since 2022 but a resurgent second of eight in refitted cheekpieces in 2m Musselburgh handicap 16 days ago; he can make his presence felt off an unchanged mark.
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2nd

8

(1)

19th Feb 2026

2m 0f 57y

Class 3

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Weddell Sea

8st 12lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Mike Sowersby

Three Class 5 C&D wins, the latest by a nose on penultimate start; ran respectably in a Class 2 C&D contest (fourth, 16-1) latest; likely to give his best, although others make more appeal.

12/1

4th

11

(7)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

14:15 Newcastle (AW)

Weddell Sea

8st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Mike Sowersby

Behind New York Minute at Southwell before edging home in a Class 5 over C&D; will do well to follow up in this higher grade.

20/1

9/1

  • Place: £4.40

Form: 57-053 C

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Course winner who hinted at a revival when third of nine in 1m6f Yarmouth handicap last month; he's very much one to consider back up in trip off a reduced mark.
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3rd

5

(2)

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Newmarket (July)

Dereham

8st 10lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: John Berry

10yo whose last three wins came in this race (2022, 2023 and 2025) and it's now named after him; did it in good style from the back last year (good to firm) and is now 3lb higher; made a satisfactory return to action at Yarmouth last month and the chief concern today is probably whether there will be enough pace in the race for his stamina to kick in sufficiently.

11/4

4th

6

(3)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 6f 17y

Class 5

19:10 Yarmouth

Dereham

8st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: John Berry

Shed his maiden tag in the corresponding race in 2021 (good to soft) and he has added a further four wins, the last three in consecutive renewals of a 2m handicap at Newmarket; chased home a stablemate in this race last year after a six-month absence; back from eight months off today and perhaps vulnerable to younger legs.

10/1

6

(4)

18th Sep 2025

Good

2m 1f 27y

Class 5

16:55 Pontefract

Dereham

9st 3lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: John Berry

Course winner (extended 2m5f) who was third in this last year; form figures this term read 2123, the win coming at Newmarket (2m, good to firm) in June; solid.

3/1

Form: 646317

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Ended a long losing run at Beverley (2m) in August but he beat only one at Musselburgh (2m2f) 22 days ago; he needs to get back on track.
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12th

5

(13)

29th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

19:25 Down Royal

Pons Aelius

9st 9lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: H D McGuigan

Six-time winner at up to 2m in Britain but yet to hit any sort of form for current yard; career-low mark and tongue-tie tried so don't rule out.

12/1

11th

7

(16)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 5f 190y

15:22 Sligo

Pons Aelius

9st 11lb

J: Gabriella Hill

T: H D McGuigan

Donegal yard likes to pick up horses with back-form, often from Britain, and try to rejuvenate them; six-time winner at up to 2m but hasn't been finishing out his races in Ireland and been off a while.

18/1

8th

9

(9)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

2m 0f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Pons Aelius

9st 0lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: H D McGuigan

Six-time winner for Charlie Johnston and best form over this trip; poor on first two runs for this yard at big prices; better than bare result when beaten over 5l at Gowran last May; yard's first runner of the year won on Tuesday; no surprise were he to go well after a break with leading claimer aboard.

20/1

Form: 54/2-0

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
A fairly useful 2m winner over hurdles but she failed to beat a rival back in this sphere at Catterick (1m4f) last month; she needs to take a major step forward.
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6th

3

(10)

10th Oct 2024

Soft

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

13:25 Bath

Zestful

10st 0lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Martin Keighley

Dual hurdle winner; only 6l away last time at Pontefract (2m1f, good to firm) on ground that would have been on the lively side for her; can see her going well.

15/2

5th

6

(2)

19th Sep 2024

Good

2m 1f 27y

Class 5

16:05 Pontefract

Zestful

9st 11lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Martin Keighley

took keen hold, midfield, headway after 8f, outpaced over 2f out, kept on

10/1

11th

8

(9)

19th Aug 2024

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

14:15 Catterick

Zestful

10st 13lb

J: Mr Freddie Keighley

T: Martin Keighley

midfield, outpaced then weakened over 3f out

12/1

OUR TIP

8/1

Form: 572834

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
A dual 2m scorer in May who has got back on track of late, fourth of 11 in 1m6f handicap at Haydock 13 days ago; he must enter calculations eased 1lb.
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7th

3

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

14:35 Cartmel

Animato

11st 11lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Ran well for a long way when third of seven on latest hurdling start, at Doncaster (2m, soft) in February, and will be fine on the faster ground here but recent Flat form has been underwhelming; others appeal more.

10/1

3rd

5

(5)

4th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 47y

Class 5

20:09 Carlisle

Animato

9st 8lb

J: Miss Lizzie O’Neill

T: Donald McCain

Five-time Flat winner for David O'Meara but hasn't really threatened to add to tally on the Flat or over hurdles for this yard, including back on the level last month.

25/1

5th

1

(1)

25th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 6

18:00 Hamilton

Animato

11st 2lb

J: Miss Lizzie O’Neill

T: Donald McCain

Five-time Flat winner, the latest in May 2024, and he ran okay in February on his last hurdle start; he may have needed the run when back on the Flat three weeks ago and is not ruled out off a reduced mark.

16/1

14/1

Form: 2-456

Last run: 41 days

W: 10st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
A fair bumper winner who has shown similar form in a light campaign in this sphere, tongue tied when a creditable sixth on his handicap debut at Haydock (1m6f) last month; possibilities now stepped up in trip.
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6th

2

(5)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:25 Nottingham

Little Peter

9st 6lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: John Berry

A fair 2m winner at his best but he came in last in 2m Newcastle handicap in December; won a point last month though so is no forlorn hope.

14/1

6th

5

(3)

9th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 7f 209y

Class 4

17:10 Ascot

Little Peter

9st 5lb

J: Harry Burns

T: John Berry

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, weakened over 1f out

10/1

6th

5

(3)

9th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 7f 209y

Class 4

17:10 Ascot

Little Peter

9st 5lb

J: Harry Burns

T: John Berry

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, weakened over 1f out

10/1

Form: 120038

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Scored at Ayr (2m) in May but he's been hard to catch right since, coming in last of eight at Musselburgh (2m) five days ago; headgear is changed here but others appeal more.
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9th

1

(9)

13th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 217y

Class 5

15:22 Musselburgh

Show No Fear

10st 2lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Rebecca Menzies

Gained most recent success off just 1lb lower in June (over 2m at Catterick); however, subsequent form (Flat/hurdles) is unconvincing.

12/1

2

24th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:25 Perth

Show No Fear

11st 12lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

Four-time Flat winner who got off the mark over hurdles at Carlisle (2m3f, good) in April; only 2lb higher today and could plausibly have untapped potential over this longer trip but disappointed on last two outings (hurdles/Flat) and arrives here with a point to prove.

14/1

4

(4)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 5

14:40 Newcastle (AW)

Show No Fear

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Front-runner who has made all in all four of his victories on the Flat, including two over C&D; modest over hurdles 12 days ago but respected back here, especially as he may again enjoy the run of the race; new headgear combination.

11/2

9/1

Form: 567844

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Still to register a victory but he took a step back in the right direction when a running-on fourth of eight in 2m Newcastle handicap 16 days ago; considered with visor now replacing usual cheekpieces.
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2nd

3

(3)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 208y

Class 5

15:27 Nottingham

Simiyann

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Better expected last time, after two poor efforts and back to the visor from cheekpieces, but ran below market expectations in finishing behind Merrijig; 2lb better off today but has work to do if he's to turn things round.

3/1

4th

5

(4)

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:39 Ffos Las

Simiyann

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

C&D win last August came off an 8lb higher mark; the booking of Billy Loughnane will draw some in, back to the visor worn for his two AW victories, but two poor efforts on turf lately will need overlooking.

12/1

10th

4

(5)

8th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 27y

Class 6

20:00 Pontefract

Simiyann

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ian Williams

Two 2m wins last year on good and faster ground; a return to hurdling stalled his progress and hasn't been at his best back on the Flat in his last two races, though 1m4f was on the short side after a break at Newbury; could stage a revival.

14/1

10th
12 (6)
Monticello

66/1

Form: 6/7-76

Last run: 70 days

W: 8st 11lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Without a win since 2016 and this veteran was pulled up over hurdles at Cartmel when last seen out in July; it's easy to look elsewhere from 6lb out of the handicap.
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8

26th Feb 2025

Soft

3m 0f 45y

Class 5

16:28 Wetherby

Monticello

10st 4lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Neil Mechie

held up in last, jumped right and lost ground 4th, mistake 9th, tailed off from 10th, pulled up before 12th

50/1

10th

12

(6)

19th Sep 2024

Good

2m 1f 27y

Class 5

16:05 Pontefract

Monticello

8st 11lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Neil Mechie

slowly away, always behind

66/1

13

22nd Jul 2024

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 4

15:20 Cartmel

Monticello

10st 2lb

J: William Maggs

T: Neil Mechie

prominent, outpaced and lost position before 2 out, pulled up before last

100/1

Form: 3-6062

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Bounced back to form in first-time cheekpieces when runner-up in 1m6f Redcar handicap 40 days ago; he can go well again with the headgear retained.
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9

(4)

19th Sep 2024

Good

2m 1f 27y

Class 5

16:05 Pontefract

King Of Unicorns

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Micky Hammond

held up in rear, weakened quickly and detached 5f out, pulled up 4f out

6/1

2nd

2

(8)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 5f 218y

Class 6

16:55 Redcar

King Of Unicorns

9st 13lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Bumper winner who's regressed and only seen sporadically in recent times; came in for support over C&D last time, though, and worth considering down another 3lb in first-time headgear.

10/1

6th

5

(6)

21st Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 5f 218y

Class 5

17:37 Redcar

King Of Unicorns

9st 2lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Won a bumper in 2021; 0-9 under Flat rules and absent 352 days before soundly beaten in his two runs (upped to 1m6f, then 2m) this summer; some 2022 form reads well but he has questions to answer at present.

20/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £25.00
Straight Forecast £30.35
Tricast £544.43
Trifecta £302.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Judgementofsolomon

RP RATINGS:

Animato

Daily Record:

King Of Unicorns

The Guardian:

Weddell Sea

POSTDATA:

Judgementofsolomon

NEWMARKET:

Judgementofsolomon

The Times:

Judgementofsolomon

Daily Mail:

Judgementofsolomon

Daily Mirror:

Judgementofsolomon

The Star:

Judgementofsolomon

Telegraph:

Animato

D Express:

Animato