October 07 / 13.17 Pontefract

13.17

Soft

Constant Security Serving Yorkshire Racecourses Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Constant Security Serving Yorkshire Racecourses Nursery Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 64303

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden; creditable third on two occasions, including in Haydock nursery last time; subsequent gelding may enable him to find the necessary improvement to get off the mark; not ruled out.
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2nd

3

(5)

8th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Pontefract

Veydari

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Best form on soft ground, his only win coming over C&D in October 2024; makes her seasonal debut and would be interesting if the ground eases.

15/2

8

(5)

20th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

17:08 Pontefract

Veydari

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Won nursery here last October (6f, soft) on sole previous course visit and he's run some good races in defeat for his new yard this season, including on good ground and when fourth of 13 at Ayr three weeks ago (6f, soft; showed pace); each-way contender now back down in trip.

8/1

20/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 178637

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Appears suited by ground softer than good; last two efforts (5f/7f) suggest this return to 6f is a positive move; however, her limitations have been rather exposed since spring win.
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8th

4

(6)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:08 Beverley

Larchill Lass

9st 6lb

J: Sam James

T: Michael & David Easterby

A fair 5f juvenile winner for Karl Burke but she arrives under a cloud, eighth in 5f Carlisle handicap two weeks ago; she has something to prove.

7/1

8th

7

(10)

9th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Carlisle

Larchill Lass

9st 6lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Michael & David Easterby

Had some useful form as a 2yo but it's been tough going this time around; tailed off over 6f here when last seen in July; now wears cheekpieces for just the second time (runner-up in a seller when tried previously).

20/1

14/1

  • Place: £4.10

Form: 179027 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Clear best form at Hamilton, namely a maiden win in June and nursery second (might have won but for coming off a true line) on penultimate start; still has something to prove away from that venue.
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3rd

5

(4)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

11:45 Doncaster

Shazani

9st 5lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Roy Bowring

Broadly inconsistent but his form at Doncaster features a success in last year's Leger Legends race and resurgent effort behind Bella Bisbee in latest start; better off with that rival and due to go back up 1lb in future.

7/2

2nd

10

(9)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:40 Doncaster

Shazani

9st 1lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Roy Bowring

Made all in the Leger Legends race here last September (1m, good to soft); yet to shine this season but he's becoming dangerously well treated.

14/1

5th

1

(8)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Leicester

Shazani

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Roy Bowring

On a handy mark on his 1m/7f form last autumn but hasn't been shaping this spring as though he's about to return to winning ways.

11/1

Form: 4421 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Steadily improving filly whose form has substance; showed promise behind two useful sorts here on debut; justified favouritism in C&D maiden (good to soft) most recently, taking record to 4421; strongly respected.
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3rd

6

(4)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:57 Salisbury

Dark Rosa

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Georgina Nicholls

Now only 1lb higher than for emphatic AW win in November but needs to up her game after three underwhelming turf runs this spring.

20/1

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

Form: 431 D

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Thrice-raced colt who justified favouritism at Hamilton (soft) most recently, proving suited by the switch to a stiffer 6f; gets a similar test on nursery debut and could well progress further; shortlisted.
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1st

6

(2)

10th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 4

19:35 Chester

Top Juggler

9st 2lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Prominent racer who has run two good races at Hamilton (6f, good and 5f, good to soft) this season; unraced on faster than good but a key player if underfoot conditions are suitable.

9/2

2nd

5

(1)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 4

15:25 Hamilton

Top Juggler

9st 9lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Didn't run a bad race here for the Quinns and he turned in another solid effort at Hamilton when a close third of 13 in a 6f handicap (good ground) on last month's reappearance; has a belated first attempt at 5f today and he should give it another good go.

5/1

3rd

8

(8)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Top Juggler

9st 6lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Fair record here for the Quinn yard; made a successful debut for his current trainer off 2lb lower last September but will need to be spot on as he returns from more than six months off.

20/1

16/1

Form: 950

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Not particularly solid in terms of form but a gelding operation, first-time headgear and switch to nursery level are possible sources of improvement; market support should be heeded.
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5th

5

(9)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Thirsk

Night Emperor

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Tina Jackson

Nine-race maiden but he's been shaping quite well in recent starts, including when fourth of 18 here last time over 6f, doing best of those drawn low; looks worth another try over this longer trip.

4/1

4th

3

(6)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:40 Thirsk

Night Emperor

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Tina Jackson

Failed to progress for Hugo Palmer but his two turf runs for this yard in May were both encouraging; edging down the weights and he should appreciate a strong pace at this trip.

10/1

4th

4

(3)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Ripon

Night Emperor

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Tina Jackson

Failed to progress for Hugo Palmer; fared a lot better than on his AW stable debut in February when sixth (Hurstwood fourth) of 12 at Redcar (6f, good) three weeks ago but will need to step forward again.

10/1

Form: 445201 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Clear best form in his two attempts over 6f on turf, namely close second in York nursery (good to soft) in July and comfortable success in Ffos Las maiden (heavy) last time; may improve further at this trip.
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4th

3

(2)

18th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:55 Haydock

Sir Palamedes

9st 8lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charlie Fellowes

Needs to rebound, having been disappointing at Pontefract last week; scored comfortably in Ffos Las maiden (6f, heavy) the time before and a reproduction of that form would put him in the mix.

12/1

7th

7

(11)

7th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:17 Pontefract

Sir Palamedes

9st 4lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Charlie Fellowes

in touch with leaders on outer, switched to centre 2f out

11/2

Form: 331705

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Record is 1-8, the win gained over 7f in July; ran respectably upped to 1m at Doncaster (good) most recently, beaten only 2l and keeping on; not crying out for this return to sprinting.
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8th

5

(10)

7th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:17 Pontefract

Dukes Of Haather

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

slowly away, switched sharply left soon after start, raced in last, switched to centre 2f out

14/1

5th

5

(6)

12th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Doncaster

Dukes Of Haather

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Won in first-time blinkers (retained since) on nursery debut at Chester (7f, good to soft) in July; the step up to 1m could suit and he's been drawn wide in big-field nurseries at Goodwood and York the last twice, but he needs to take a sizeable step forward from those performances.

20/1

15th

15

(16)

22nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Dukes Of Haather

8st 11lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Came good with blinkers added in 7f Chester nursery last month; drawn wide and made some late headway to finish seventh of 16 in Glorious Goodwood nursery since; that suggests he's still in good form but he again hasn't fared too well with the draw.

25/1

8/1

Form: 244512 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Blinkered last three starts; took his form to a new level the last twice, winning at Carlisle (soft) then runner-up at Ayr (good), both over 6f; may have more to offer in the retained headgear.
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5th

1

(6)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

16:02 Hamilton

Stirrup Cup

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

All three wins have been over 6f on soft ground, the latest an apprentice handicap at Carlisle last week when coming from well off the pace (Pop Star fourth); unpenalised; any rain a bonus.

9/2

1st

3

(9)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

14:15 Carlisle

Stirrup Cup

9st 12lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Shaped well and looked rather unlucky in two races at Thirsk in April; two attempts over this C&D (soft) comprise a second-place finish and success; likely player if bouncing back from below-par effort last time.

7/2

9th

12

(2)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Stirrup Cup

8st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Soft-ground C&D winner last autumn who's twice been unlucky in big-field Thirsk handicaps switched to cheekpieces this spring; better off with Juan Les Pins than on his comeback and enters calculations.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 22233

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Gelded prior to creditable effort at Hamilton (upped to 6f; heavy) last month on handicap debut and return from break, taking form figures to 22233; this consistent maiden again has place possibilities.
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1

(6)

3rd Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

17:17 Haydock

Georgecandoit

9st 9lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

0-10 but has dropped down the weights and was an unlucky fifth off this mark at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) last Tuesday, when repeatedly denied a clear passage; could make amends if he gets the breaks this time.

5/1

7

(4)

24th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

14:15 Beverley

Georgecandoit

9st 2lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Beaten favourite in a 7f novice at Catterick before predictably struggling in a Class 4 handicap at York (7f, good; first-time cheekpieces); now 0-9 and the headgear is soon discarded; others preferred.

12/1

18th

18

(17)

31st May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:50 York

Georgecandoit

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

0-8; disappointing when just 13-8 for 7f Catterick novice 19 days ago; needs the application of cheekpieces to have a positive effect.

40/1

12/1

Form: 436

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Seemed a non-stayer over 7f on soft ground last time; ran well over 6f at Deauville (heavy) on penultimate start and looks open to progress back at this distance on handicap debut; headgear fitted.
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4th

5

(1)

28th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kildonan

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Amy Murphy

His 6f maiden win in November is sandwiched by three modest handicap runs; still has to prove his stamina for 7f; cheekpieces return after a poor run in blinkers last time.

16/1

4th

5

(1)

28th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kildonan

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Amy Murphy

His 6f maiden win in November is sandwiched by three modest handicap runs; still has to prove his stamina for 7f; cheekpieces return after a poor run in blinkers last time.

16/1

7th

2

(3)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

12:52 Southwell (AW)

Kildonan

9st 9lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Amy Murphy

Led close home in a C&D maiden in November and things didn't unfold in his favour here next time; blinkers replace cheekpieces; others have more obvious win prospects but he shouldn't be far away.

8/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £42.50
Straight Forecast £41.88
Tricast £475.71
Trifecta £662.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Dark Rosa

The Times:

Sir Palamedes

RP RATINGS:

Kildonan

TOPSPEED:

Shazani

The Guardian:

Sir Palamedes

D Express:

Sir Palamedes

The Star:

Sir Palamedes

POSTDATA:

Dark Rosa

NEWMARKET:

Dark Rosa

Telegraph:

Dark Rosa

Daily Mail:

Dark Rosa

Daily Mirror:

Dark Rosa

The Sun:

Dark Rosa

Daily Record:

Dark Rosa