September 26 / 14.35 Pontefract

14.35

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Northern Commercials Used Commercial Vehicles EBF Maiden Stakes (No More Than 3 Runs) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4320
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Northern Commercials Used Commercial Vehicles EBF Maiden Stakes (No More Than 3 Runs) (GBB Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

9/4 (Won)

Form: 442

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Thrice-raced filly who has steadily progressive RPRs; clear second, behind a promising colt who is now 2-2, at Chester (6f, heavy; collared near the finish) most recently; represents last year's winning yard and holds leading claims.
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8th

1

(13)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Newbury

Dark Rosa

9st 12lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Georgina Nicholls

AW winner for current stable but her form has dipped in two starts since returned to turf, despite being previously effective in this sphere; bit to prove at present.

14/1

9th

8

(9)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:35 Wetherby

Dark Rosa

9st 5lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Georgina Nicholls

Shot back up the weights after an easy win at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) in November; latest Bath run was after a 12-week absence and she may fare better today with her rider's 7lb claim useful.

12/1

7th

3

(7)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Bath

Dark Rosa

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Georgina Nicholls

Shot back up the weights after an easy win at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) in November; had comparable form over 6f on turf last season and finished on heels of the leaders in 1m2f AW race in January on latest start, but others may well be a bit better handicapped.

8/1

Form: 354

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
One of the main form contenders judged on debut effort, namely third at Ayr (6f, good); however, needs to rebound, having been disappointing in both subsequent runs.
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6

(4)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

14:30 Nottingham

Ann Terry

9st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Ended last season with an easy win in a three-runner Leicester novice (6f, heavy) but she's struggled in two sprint handicaps this term; still has low mileage but she needs the return to slow going and fitting of blinkers to have a galvanising effect.

16/1

100/1

Form: 80

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Down the field in northern sprints four months apart; handicaps more suitable shortly.
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No Results Found

11/2

Form: 74

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Belied her 66-1 odds with fourth-place finish in maiden at the Doncaster St Leger meeting (7f, good) two weeks ago, improving on debut effort while shaping as if this return to 6f will suit; possibilities.
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6th

4

(7)

27th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:15 Beverley

Berning Hot

9st 6lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

Her sole success came on turf and her recent Kempton second (1m) was comparable form; could go well back on the grass.

11/2

2nd

2

(2)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Berning Hot

9st 9lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

Returned to form with a 33-1 third over C&D in January but she's been well held in both subsequent runs (1m/7f); has bit to prove again and her overall record is now 1-16.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sogann half-brother to a few winners for his connections but none scored on debut; best watched unless the market suggests otherwise.
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9th

3

(11)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Ey Up Hes A Star

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Only win was off a 2lb lower mark at Newcastle last September; creditable third at Thirsk last month (7f, good) but bit disappointing last time at Doncaster (7f, good to firm).

6/1

8th

16

(17)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:15 Doncaster

Ey Up Hes A Star

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Won at Newcastle (AW) in September and it was a close third at Thirsk (also 7f, good) on his return to turf a fortnight ago; drawn on the wing but can travel smoothly and should be in the thick of it off the same mark.

9/2

3rd

2

(15)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Thirsk

Ey Up Hes A Star

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Might be better on the AW but shaped encouragingly after a break at Newcastle last month (7f) and he's not had many chances on grass; draw no help.

7/1

OUR TIP
6th
3 (7)
Mwafaq

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Mehmas half-brother to three winners, notably Raven's Lady (6f-7.5f including 2yo/Group 2); dam unraced half-sister to 1m1f Group 1 winner Best Of The Bests; interesting newcomer.
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2nd

3

(8)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Ayr

Mwafaq

9st 11lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Completed a hat-trick when narrowly prevailing at Thirsk (7f, good) and his chance was compromised at Southwell by a wide trip; remains of interest, and he stays 1m.

4/1

5th

4

(9)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Mwafaq

9st 6lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Won two 7f handicaps at Wolverhampton in October and completed the hat-trick when winning on his return at Thirsk (7f, good) 13 days ago; can remain competitive back on the AW following a 2lb rise.

3/1

1st

1

(12)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Thirsk

Mwafaq

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Lost his first ten races but won his last two, 7f handicaps at Wolverhampton in October (under Ethan Tindall); seems as effective on grass and just a question of how fit he'll be after his break; mark remains workable; not drawn great.

10/1

7th
4 (11)
Panenka

11/2

Form: 86

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has failed to see out his races at Newbury and Newmarket, finishing out of the frame, both over 6f; may become a stronger finisher in due course but others are preferred.
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9th

10

(4)

9th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:45 Kempton (AW)

Panenka

9st 5lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Clive Cox

towards rear, short of room soon after start

13/2

7th

4

(11)

26th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:35 Pontefract

Panenka

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Clive Cox

switched left soon after start

11/2

6th

7

(9)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:40 Newmarket (July)

Panenka

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Clive Cox

From a speedy family and he showed ability when 5l eighth of 11 on last month's debut at Newbury (6f, good to firm; 12-1); open to improvement but others have more substance to their claims.

12/1

Form: 7

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Never landed a blow in 6f contest on soft ground at Carlisle, having been friendless in the betting; likely one for handicaps later on.
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9th

2

(2)

27th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Wetherby

Golden Harmony

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Nigel Tinkler

Big prices and well held in three starts over 6f/7f on a soft surface/AW; major improvement needed on handicap debut; stable also runs Storm Kitty.

25/1

9th

2

(2)

27th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Wetherby

Golden Harmony

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Nigel Tinkler

Big prices and well held in three starts over 6f/7f on a soft surface/AW; major improvement needed on handicap debut; stable also runs Storm Kitty.

25/1

11th

4

(8)

29th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Golden Harmony

9st 1lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Struggled at big prices in two 6f runs last season and has stacks to find upped in trip on his return.

100/1

Form: 7

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished last of seven, soundly beaten, in 7f maiden at Musselburgh for an inauspicious debut; best to look elsewhere.
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3rd

3

(8)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

What What What

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

C&D winner last year; won again at Southwell in February (6f) but rather out of sorts since; back on his last winning mark.

13/2

7th

5

(6)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

What What What

8st 10lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Game effort to win over C&D in February off 1lb lower; only run since came at Thirsk 12 days ago when easy to back and dropping right away in the race won by Eldeyaar; racecourse evidence suggests he will be much happier now back on AW.

7/1

15th

8

(2)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Thirsk

What What What

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Had the headgear left off when back to winning ways in 6f Southwell handicap 53 days ago; he's yet to show much in a handful of turf runs though, so needs to back it up.

7/1

25/1

Form: 00

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Represents major stable but has a couple of duck eggs next to her name (always behind); likely to be more interesting in handicaps shortly.
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5th

11

(6)

8th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

14:40 Brighton

Samujana

8st 13lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

took keen hold, midfield

15/2

10th

12

(13)

26th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:35 Pontefract

Samujana

9st 2lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

slowly into stride, switched left soon after start

25/1

10th

7

(4)

2nd Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

15:58 Windsor

Samujana

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Represents major yard but doesn't look an imminent winner, having achieved little in 6f maiden at Haydock (always behind, beat just one rival); opposed unless the market speaks positively.

20/1

Form: 6

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed some promise with her midfield effort in 7f contest on soft ground at Leicester, belying her 200-1 odds; however, didn't shape as if she's crying out for this drop in trip.
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7th

6

(9)

23rd Jul 2025

Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

16:00 Catterick

Nippasso

9st 3lb

J: Sam James

T: Michael & David Easterby

Hasn't been advertising any need for a step up beyond 1m2f in her most recent outings, but her mark is finally more in line with the RPRs she's been consistently running to this term; not dismissed out of hand.

16/1

14

(14)

7th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Ayr

Nippasso

8st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Six-race maiden who has finished behind Hill O Rue twice since handicapping and seems unlikely to reverse placings with that improving rival; however, could go well off her reduced mark.

16/1

2

(3)

24th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:45 Beverley

Nippasso

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Beaten about 7l in her two handicaps, over 1m and 1m1f; might have some part to play off a reduced mark.

5/1

Form: 3

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promising third in 7f AW maiden at Wolverhampton last month; subsequently withdrawn at Chester due to soft ground; granted a suitable surface, she looks open to progress; shortlisted.
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14

(2)

2nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:30 Doncaster

Rock Diva

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Jennie Candlish

Nine-race maiden but she ran well to finish third off a reduced mark here (1m, good to soft) two weeks ago; has claims if she can back that up but slow starts can be an issue and not sure this drop back in trip will suit; tongue-tie added.

13/2

3rd

9

(11)

19th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

19:45 Doncaster

Rock Diva

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Jennie Candlish

Regressive eight-race maiden but she wasn't beaten far after missing break at Beverley (8.4f, good to firm) two weeks ago; dropped another 2lb and she could get involved if this sets up for her closing style.

6/1

4th

4

(2)

4th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

19:25 Beverley

Rock Diva

9st 6lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Jennie Candlish

Still seeking a first win (0-7); fifth on recent stable debut at Wetherby (1m, good; first-time hood) and it's possible that she'll be sharper for that, her first run since early April; it's worth monitoring her progress but others make more appeal for now.

20/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £13.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Dark Rosa

Daily Mail:

Rock Diva

D Express:

Panenka

Daily Mirror:

Rock Diva

RP RATINGS:

Dark Rosa

POSTDATA:

Dark Rosa

NEWMARKET:

Dark Rosa

The Times:

Dark Rosa

Telegraph:

Dark Rosa

The Guardian:

Dark Rosa

The Sun:

Dark Rosa

The Star:

Dark Rosa

Daily Record:

Dark Rosa