April 08 / 14.02 Pontefract

14.02

Good To Soft

Thank You Richard Hammill Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3780
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Thank You Richard Hammill Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

10/11 (Won)

  • Win: £1.59
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 1-

Last run: 260 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost 150,000gns at the breeze-ups last May and was the 5-4 favourite when a comfortable winner of a four-runner maiden on debut at Ayr (5f, good) last July; absent since and carries penalty but could be very promising.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(4)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Thirsk

Strong Warrior

10st 0lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Won his first two starts in maiden/novice company; second of nine at Windsor (6f, good to firm) on his handicap debut last June but it has been tougher going since; latest third at Ripon was a promising enough return to action though and he should give a good account.

7/1

3rd

3

(6)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Strong Warrior

9st 3lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Shaped well on his first four career starts, winning an Ayr maiden (5f, good) and a Pontefract novice (6f, good); disappointing since, including on first run after being gelded (AW) last time; back after a break.

14/1

12th

5

(8)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Strong Warrior

9st 6lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Won his first two starts and he was a close second on his handicap debut last June (6f, good to firm); struggled thereafter, albeit pitched into a Group 1 at Royal Ascot; gelded during his 132-day absence; could still have some potential and switching to AW shouldn't be a problem.

12/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 21-

Last run: 176 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Runner-up on debut at Sandown (5f, soft) last September then went one better by a nose at Wolverhampton (5f, AW); gelded since; his pedigree provides optimism he's capable of better still; respected under a penalty.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1

(6)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:30 Ayr

Veblen Good

10st 0lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Made a winning stable debut at Pontefract (6f, good) in April; never featured at Epsom on Oaks day but he was back in form when third of ten at Thirsk 19 days ago; each-way shout.

7/2

3rd

2

(1)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Thirsk

Veblen Good

10st 1lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Got up late to win a 6f handicap at Pontefract on his stable debut in April; no impact in a 7f handicap at Epsom on Oaks day; others bring stronger credentials.

12/1

13th

5

(12)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 2

17:50 Epsom

Veblen Good

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David O’Meara

Considerable promise during light career for Karl Burke and better than ever when getting up close home in small field on his stable/seasonal debut at Pontefract (6f, good); there can be optimism that he will be fine back up to 7f and on slower ground, and he could have more to offer; contender.

16/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 23- BF

Last run: 297 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Went very close at 125-1 on debut at Haydock (6f, good) last June and third in hot maiden at York (6f, good to soft) nine days later; absent since (gelded in interim); major player if reproducing that promise on return.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(5)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Ripon

U Sure Do

9st 8lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

All 12 runs have been on turf and he won twice at Catterick (6f/7f, good) last season; 6lb higher than for his last success but he reappeared with a creditable fourth of 13 at Thirsk last month; should benefit from that run and he's in the mix on this drop back in trip; tongue-tie added.

6/1

4th

3

(13)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:23 Thirsk

U Sure Do

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Ended 2025 in a rich vein of form, winning a Catterick handicap (7f, good) before a narrow defeat at Musselburgh (7f, soft) when last seen 164 days ago; another 2lb higher on his reappearance so he will need to be cherry ripe for this return to action.

12/1

5

(6)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

12:50 Catterick

U Sure Do

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Like Yaaser he was well held at York last Friday, but his previous second to a progressive type at Ayr (7f, soft) looks pretty solid form; sole win came on good ground here; no surprise if he bounces back.

9/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
1,000gns foal, £8,000 yearling; seventh foal; Mayson half-brother to four winners notably Groupie (6f/7f; RPR 86); dam 5f winner (72); makes debut in a useful race and he may be best watched.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(4)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

19:15 Doncaster

Big Apple Jack

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

13-race maiden; two decent seconds this season, including last time when beaten 1.25l in a 6f handicap at Pontefract (good; ran on well in closing stages); interesting on first try at 7f.

5/1

2nd

1

(7)

29th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Pontefract

Big Apple Jack

10st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Still a maiden and balance of form this season doesn't strongly suggest he'll defy top weight in this field; on a positive note, he's nicely treated on peak 3yo efforts.

7/1

4th

5

(2)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:38 Ripon

Big Apple Jack

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

11-race maiden; fair second at Nottingham on reappearance in April (6f, good) but well beaten on AW debut latest; could bounce back.

8/1

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fifth foal; Twilight Son half-brother to winners Canaria Queen (5f/5.5f; RPR 74) and Canaria Prince (5f; 64); dam tough 5f/6f winner (98); trainer has done well with the family but he may be one for further down the line.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15th

14

(10)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

13:20 Doncaster

Canaria Sun

8st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

Some creditable efforts in handicaps including when third at Redcar (6f, good) last month, but his form nosedived at Ayr two weeks ago and he's now 0-10.

33/1

10th

8

(9)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:12 Ayr

Canaria Sun

8st 10lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Still seeking his first win (0-9); one of two to race on the far side when third at Redcar (6f, good; 5-1) a fortnight ago; should find a winning opportunity eventually but there are at least a couple of others who make more appeal here.

8/1

3rd

8

(2)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:15 Redcar

Canaria Sun

9st 1lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

From a family the stable has enjoyed success with and he ran on to take a never-dangerous fourth (of 17) on his Thirsk return 19 days ago; has time to do better but he didn't look overly enthusiastic at Thirsk.

4/1

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; Mayson brother to winners Amaysmont (6f-8.6f; RPR 91) and Majeur (Italian 6f/7f); he'll need to be useful if he's to make a winning debut in today's company.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9

(3)

17th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:18 Beverley

William Marshal

9st 2lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Sara Ender

Big prices and well beaten all starts for two different yards; first-time headgear will need to make a huge difference.

66/1

11th

9

(4)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:10 Newcastle (AW)

William Marshal

9st 2lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Sara Ender

Yet to make the frame from five starts, latest when last of ten on stable debut at Thirsk (1m, good; 100-1) ten days ago; others preferred.

50/1

10

(7)

29th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

14:05 Thirsk

William Marshal

10st 2lb

J: Miss Stephanie Dorey

T: Sara Ender

Modest form at best in four outings for Kevin Frost, including tailed off on 1m handicap debut in June; stable has enjoyed success with new recruits under both codes this summer but can still only watch.

40/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth foal; Land Force half-brother to 6f 2yo winner Hougoumont (RPR 78); dam 5f winner (84); makes debut in a good race; others preferred.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9

(1)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Passchendaele

8st 10lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Six-race maiden who appeared to improve on his turf efforts when beaten less than 2l into sixth of ten over C&D (first-time cheekpieces; 50-1) in September, but it remains to be seen how reliable the form is.

12/1

8

(4)

25th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Passchendaele

8st 13lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Has beaten at total one rival in his five turf starts; combination of first-time headgear and new surface needs to prompt major improvement.

25/1

12

(9)

30th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:35 Redcar

Passchendaele

8st 13lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Has beaten only one rival home in his four starts, including on handicap debut at Ripon (1m, soft) 11 days ago; drops back to 6f.

33/1

Form: 55-

Last run: 172 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
From a family connections have done well with and he showed some ability last autumn on his first two starts (6f, good to soft/soft), but he'll probably be of greater interest when handicapping after this run.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(10)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Ey Up Hes A Star

9st 11lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Campaigned mainly over 6f/7f but looked suited by step up to 1m when keeping-on third of 18 at Doncaster (good to soft; first-time cheekpieces) three weeks ago; could still have more to offer over this trip; high on the list.

6/1

3rd

8

(6)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

17:15 Doncaster

Ey Up Hes A Star

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Gained sole win on AW; inconsistent kept to 7f this term but has possibilities off current mark provided he takes well to first-time cheekpieces and new trip.

14/1

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

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
33,000euros yearling; third foal; Sands Of Mali half-sister to 5f 2yo winner Love Wars (RPR 84); dam 6f 2yo winner (83), half-sister to two useful sprinters; faces no easy task against males on debut but trainer has won two of the last three runnings, including with a 9-1 newcomer in 2022.
Place /
No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

1

(7)

8th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Pontefract

Call Me Betty

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Dods

Seemed suited by the drop back to 6f when making all to win at Carlisle last time (good to soft; first turf win, second only fifth next time); up 2lb; a possible.

3/1

1st

1

(2)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

15:00 Carlisle

Call Me Betty

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Michael Dods

Two AW wins at 7f and she ran respectably over that trip in turf handicaps late last summer but was too far below her best in November and on her reappearance last month to make much appeal today.

14/1

14th

1

(8)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Call Me Betty

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Two 7f wins on Tapeta last year including a dominant display in a C&D handicap in November; flopped here in her final run in 2025 but she's had a break since and it wouldn't be a surprise if she found more progress as a 4yo; needs a close look on her return.

9/1

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Payout
Exacta £3.50
Straight Forecast £3.39
Trifecta £5.30

Selections

TOPSPEED:

U Sure Do

SPOTLIGHT:

Strong Warrior

Daily Record:

Veblen Good

The Times:

Strong Warrior

Telegraph:

Strong Warrior

The Guardian:

Strong Warrior

The Sun:

Strong Warrior

POSTDATA:

U Sure Do

Daily Mail:

U Sure Do

D Express:

U Sure Do

Daily Mirror:

U Sure Do

The Star:

U Sure Do