April 08 / 16.42 Pontefract

16.42

Good To Soft

Celebrating The Life Of Cheryl Hibbert Handicap

  • Prize money: £3780
  • 0m 5f 3y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Celebrating The Life Of Cheryl Hibbert Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 164436

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Won at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in February and some fair efforts on AW since; he ran some okay races on turf last season but he's 9-38 on AW as opposed to just 1-16 on grass, despite having a lower mark in this sphere.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

5

(3)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

One More Dream

9st 7lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: John & Sean Quinn

Dual course winner (6f/7f) and 3lb lower than when successful at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) last September, but he can't be entertained on his performances in the meantime.

25/1

18th

13

(1)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:47 Thirsk

One More Dream

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

The winner of 13 races, but just three of them have been on turf; yet to shine this year and he was behind a few of today's rivals over C&D last week.

20/1

12th

14

(12)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:10 Thirsk

One More Dream

9st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: John & Sean Quinn

Winner of 13 races and just 1lb higher than for the latest, but quiet in two starts at Southwell (6f, AW) since returning in February; needs to step up.

20/1

2nd
2 (10)
Torfrida

10/1

  • Place: £5.10

Form: 34/79-

Last run: 234 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Very lightly raced 5yo who finished down the field on both outings in 2024 (April/August); reappears with something to prove but she looked promising in 2023 and the good form of her stable means she's worth a second look.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2

(3)

8th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

17:10 Pontefract

Torfrida

10st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Pam Sly

Record of 0-8 in handicaps but has some encouraging form, notably close second over C&D in April; disappointing favourite back here last time and needs to rebound.

11/2

7

(3)

23rd May 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

18:15 Pontefract

Torfrida

9st 1lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Pam Sly

Yet to win a handicap but she had a near miss over C&D on last month's seasonal return; drawn wider than the other principals when fourth of 11 at Windsor 25 days ago; should go well.

4/1

OUR TIP

10/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 22-790

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Yet to shine for current yard but he's been racing on AW and that may not be his thing; reverts to turf on an attractive mark and could bounce back and play a leading role, especially if there's market confidence.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

8

(7)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Ripon

Wrestling Revenue

8st 10lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Well backed when winning a 5f handicap at Pontefract (soft) last October but hasn't matched that since, including beating only one home over C&D three weeks ago; back on the mark he defied at Pontefract but would need to see money for him again.

16/1

7th

8

(2)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Ripon

Wrestling Revenue

8st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Turned things around with a win at Pontefract (5f, good) in October but he's been back in the doldrums in three subsequent runs; has plenty to prove again and needs another bolt from the blue.

14/1

10/1

Form: 321309 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Won at Southwell (6f, AW) in January and at Newcastle (5f, AW) last month; however, he needs to bounce back from below-par runs at Newcastle the last twice and he's just 1-25 on turf.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

(6)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

19:22 Pontefract

Kings Crown

9st 7lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Two AW wins this winter; never in the hunt at Wetherby last month on his return to turf but he is effective over C&D and seems to handle any ground; not ruled out.

8/1

5th

1

(6)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 5

17:05 Wetherby

Kings Crown

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Two AW wins at Newcastle over the winter; his form has cooled more recently but today's return to Class 5 company will help and the cheekpieces return after being discarded last time.

6/1

6th

6

(7)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:48 Southwell (AW)

Kings Crown

9st 5lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Just 1lb higher than for his 5f win at Newcastle on New Year's Day; three runs since have not been quite so encouraging though and he may prove vulnerable back up at 6f.

14/1

13/2

Form: 41063- D

Last run: 183 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Three wins last term (5f/6f, various ground), including last spring when back from a break (albeit a shorter one than this one), and she signed off with a good third here (5f, soft) last October; possible player on return.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

10

(3)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

19:22 Pontefract

Mrs Trump

8st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Paul Midgley

Last summer's two wins came over 6f, the second of them off this mark; should come on for her recent return to action but others appeal more for win purposes.

20/1

7th

8

(3)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

16:00 Nottingham

Mrs Trump

8st 11lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Paul Midgley

Five sprint wins but last three have been over 6f and latest was off 2lb lower last summer; has mixed record when fresh and market should guide back at this trip after 170 days off; stablemate of Herakles.

12/1

Form: 32615- D

Last run: 182 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Had been knocking at the door prior to getting off the mark at the 17th attempt at Beverley (5f, good) last September; fair fifth at Southwell (5f, AW) next time; can be thereabouts if reappearing in top form.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

7

(4)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Ifonlytheycudtalk

9st 0lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

1-29, but ran well when third back on AW at Southwell (6f) last month; has claims if able to reproduce that effort.

10/1

13

(14)

27th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Ripon

Ifonlytheycudtalk

8st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tim Easterby

5f win at Beverley 12 months ago; best effort in 2025 when third of 11 at Southwell three weeks ago (6f, AW); has the rail draw but not sure to be in the same form this time.

16/1

3rd

10

(10)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

15:20 Southwell (AW)

Ifonlytheycudtalk

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Off the mark at Beverley (5f, good) last September but he's yet to be in the first three in nine starts this year; cheekpieces back on; best watched.

20/1

11/2

Form: 6527-6 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent during the second half of last year but he won off a 2lb higher mark last June and didn't run badly on last month's reappearance at Newcastle (AW); could show the benefit of that outing today; not discounted.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(4)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Ripon

Herakles

9st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

C&D winner; consistent in defeat on AW before making a successful return to turf at Nottingham (5f, good) 19 days ago, with reopposing Dc Cogent and Marajito behind in third and fifth; did that quite comfortably but a 6lb rise puts him 3lb above his highest win mark of 66; has also yet to score back-to-back in his 41-race career.

2/1

1st

7

(9)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

16:00 Nottingham

Herakles

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Has reached the frame on AW in his last six starts including when a close second at Newcastle (5f; tongue-tie added) last month; record of 1-21 on turf but conditions should be fine back in this sphere and he had a close call off 1lb higher at Beverley last summer; interesting contender for yard that has won this race in the last two years.

3/1

2nd

5

(2)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Herakles

9st 1lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

Three of his four wins have come over C&D; not beaten far at Southwell on his last two starts; dropped another 1lb and he's a leading contender back at this track; stable runs three here.

4/1

6/1

Form: 080-87

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Has tumbled down the weights since joining this yard but took big step back in right direction when unlucky seventh of 11 at Newcastle recently (5f, AW; beaten just under 3l); another 3lb lower today and has won on turf; major player if backing up that latest performance.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

(8)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Beverley

South Shore

9st 5lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Losing run goes back nearly a year but he might have won over C&D last July but for being hampered and is on a handy mark now; a recent Tapeta run (hood left off, now refitted) suggests a good run is imminent.

6/1

5th

6

(10)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

South Shore

9st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Can miss the break and/or pull hard; has performed okay in two runs after a break and each-way claims should he give himself a chance.

4/1

4th

3

(2)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

South Shore

9st 7lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Bit unlucky not to win more than once last year and made a fair comeback at Southwell recently; can fluff the start and/or pull hard, however, and it's easy to argue he's more effective over 5f now.

7/1

Form: 518-63 D

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Won in first-time cheekpieces (retained since) at Newcastle (5f, AW) in December; up and down since but ran okay when third at Newcastle (5f, AW) last time; won on turf on debut back in April 2023; not ruled out.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

5

(6)

8th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

16:42 Pontefract

Doddies Impact

9st 7lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

Won in first-time cheekpieces (retained since) at Newcastle (5f, AW) in December; up and down since but ran okay when third at Newcastle (5f, AW) last time; won on turf on debut back in April 2023; not ruled out.

7/1

9th

5

(6)

8th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

16:42 Pontefract

Doddies Impact

9st 7lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

Won in first-time cheekpieces (retained since) at Newcastle (5f, AW) in December; up and down since but ran okay when third at Newcastle (5f, AW) last time; won on turf on debut back in April 2023; not ruled out.

7/1

3rd

1

(2)

20th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Doddies Impact

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

Won over C&D in first-time cheekpieces in December but hasn't matched that form in two starts since (attracted support last time; fourth won next time); needs to get back to best.

4/1

7/1

Form: 11415-

Last run: 119 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Won three times at Catterick (6f, good/soft) last August-October; he can also be effective elsewhere and is not short of pace, so may cope with the drop back to 5f on his reappearance; chance if fully tuned up.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

8

(5)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

15:10 Catterick

Crocodile Power

9st 0lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Four C&D wins (mostly on soft), the latest when seeing off Chief Of State last October; has twice finished behind Evocative Spark over 7f here this year, so has work to do with that reopposing rival; latest effort - runner-up - was a definite step back in the right direction.

11/1

2nd

8

(12)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

Crocodile Power

9st 10lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Seb Spencer

His last four wins have come over 6f here (good and soft), the latest last October; reappeared with 5l third of 12 over C&D last month but only seventh of nine over C&D (also good) since; 6f seems his optimum trip.

25/1

7th

7

(6)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:52 Catterick

Crocodile Power

9st 3lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

All four of his turf wins have come at Catterick but over 6f; creditable effort back from a break when third (5l behind Evocative Spark) two weeks ago; can build on that but perhaps vulnerable to stronger stayers.

8/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £80.70
Straight Forecast £79.82
Tricast £449.44
Trifecta £658.10

Selections

POSTDATA:

South Shore

TOPSPEED:

Herakles

SPOTLIGHT:

Wrestling Revenue

The Guardian:

Mrs Trump

RP RATINGS:

One More Dream

Daily Mirror:

Crocodile Power

Telegraph:

Wrestling Revenue

Daily Mail:

South Shore

D Express:

South Shore

The Star:

South Shore

The Times:

Herakles

The Sun:

Herakles

Daily Record:

Mrs Trump