April 14 / 17.35 Pontefract

17.35

Good

Constant Security Serving Yorkshire Racecourses Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 5f 3y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Constant Security Serving Yorkshire Racecourses Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

1st
1 (10)
Keldeo

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.30
  • Place: £3.00

Form: 617-50 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Dual Catterick winner last year who's resumed in good form, hitting traffic at a key stage in a big field back on turf at Doncaster (5f, good) last time; ishe's weighted to her best and drawn wide, however.
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4th

1

(4)

17th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Keldeo

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

Speedy mare but has done all of her winning on turf, albeit she has only had five opportunities on AW; back to her last winning mark but will be vulnerable to late closers.

8/1

9th

2

(1)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

17:33 Chester

Keldeo

10st 0lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

Five-time turf winner but unraced here; had the cheekpieces back on when always close up to finish second at Beverley last time out; same mark and no excuses on the draw front.

4/1

2nd

1

(8)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Beverley

Keldeo

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

Notched her third Catterick win (6f, good) in April, since when she's been a bit below par with three fourth places; handles the 5f course here but needs a revival.

8/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 700-53 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won this in 2023 off 2lb lower, off the back of a Wolverhampton run, and he follows a similar path this time; hasn't had the breaks in two starts this year and everything looks in place for a bold showing.
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10th

4

(8)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Ripon

Reigning Profit

9st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Maintained unbeaten Ripon record (3-3; all 5f) when seeing off Rock Of England and Mark's Choice in early July; ran respectably in Class 2 at Goodwood (5f) before toiling at Pontefract; fairly treated but effectiveness over 6f is questionable.

16/1

8th

8

(7)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

17:45 Pontefract

Reigning Profit

8st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Soundly beaten over C&D (good to firm) two runs ago but prior to that he won at Ripon (5f, good), and he posted a respectable effort at Glorious Goodwood (5f, good) last time; he's won here four times; not ruled out.

16/1

11th

24

(11)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Reigning Profit

8st 3lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ruth Carr

Exposed ten-time winner who was down the field in this 12 months ago when 1lb higher; won at Ripon this month (no headgear) before finishing fifth of seven 11 days ago at Pontefract (visored); a long time since he wore blinkers.

50/1

4/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 6864-3 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Narrowly beaten first time out in the past two seasons and again ran well at Doncaster, a course he likes, on his comeback a fortnight ago (Keldeo and Opal Storm behind); he's usually ridden for luck and has become hard to win with but will be popular.
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5th

7

(3)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Dandy Dinmont

9st 3lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Won a 5f handicap at Beverley in May off a 3lb higher mark; generally disappointing since but he's fine on Tapeta and he can't be discounted; stable also run Muker.

16/1

10th

9

(10)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Beverley

Dandy Dinmont

9st 5lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Far from consistent this season but got up in the final strides over C&D (good to firm; off 1lb higher) in May; possibilities provided he's back in similar form and the race again pans out favourably.

12/1

5th

6

(8)

7th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:48 Pontefract

Dandy Dinmont

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Back off the same mark as when winning narrowly at Beverley (5f, good) in May, but he hasn't proved very consistent so far this year so not quite sure what to expect.

16/1

Form: 12424- CD

Last run: 189 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Wins have come later in the year on slower ground than he'll face here but he has form on good to firm; consistent in cheekpieces last season but there's little wiggle room off this mark (4lb higher than for C&D win last summer).
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10th

12

(3)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ripon

Emperor Caradoc

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Scored off this mark at Thirsk in May; has generally run to form since but he hasn't been at his best in two visits to Ripon; new headgear tried this afternoon.

20/1

4th

6

(9)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Pontefract

Emperor Caradoc

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Multiple winner over 5f-7f, including here; versatile regarding ground; 1lb higher than latest win at Thirsk in May; matched that effort on his penultimate start but may find a couple too good on these terms.

10/1

4th

1

(6)

21st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

17:15 Nottingham

Emperor Caradoc

10st 0lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Two wins and a second from three visits to Nottingham, all over this trip on fast ground; 1lb higher than for his latest second; one to take seriously.

2/1

16/1

Form: 1463-0 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Consistent last year and is entitled to have improved for her recent comeback from six months off; she's well suited by a stiff 5f and ought to fare better.
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4th

1

(7)

24th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

Opal Storm

9st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Brian Rothwell

Landed her fifth win in a Beverley handicap (5f, good to firm) last month; had excuses subsequently but never showed back there 11 days ago; drops back in class and is on her last winning mark so may well show more.

6/1

9th

12

(10)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Beverley

Opal Storm

8st 5lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Brian Rothwell

Won this in 2024 and landed a second C&D win when getting up late to see off nine rivals on good to firm last month; can have a line put through her subsequent effort here as she was repeatedly denied a clear run.

14/1

Form: 45315- D

Last run: 149 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Usually dropped in and doubtless will be again from stall 11; has run well first time out in both previous seasons, is consistent and well suited by a stiff 5f, so a case can be made.
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5th

8

(1)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:45 Catterick

Willolarupi

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

1lb lower than for his last win; never in the hunt at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) last month on his return from 284 days on the sidelines; stamina for 7f still to be proven.

14/1

4th

4

(4)

17th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:17 Pontefract

Willolarupi

9st 7lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Scored at Redcar (6f) last May and signed off for 2025 with a good third of 13 over C&D in October; needs to hit the ground running after nine months off though.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 01048- C

Last run: 168 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Hard puller who sprung a surprise off this mark over 6f here in August; also went in on her comeback last spring, which bodes well, but she needs to settle better from a wide stall having only her second crack at 5f.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(10)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Newcastle (AW)

A Girl Named Ivy

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Two 6f wins last season; two good second placings on turf in midsummer; less good on her last three runs though and she has more to prove on AW (well held in one C&D run)

11/2

4

(5)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

20:05 Hamilton

A Girl Named Ivy

9st 13lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

A dual 6f winner in 2024 but she comes here out of sorts, last of ten in 6f Thirsk handicap 20 days ago; others appeal more.

14/1

2

(3)

2nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Thirsk

A Girl Named Ivy

10st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Michael Dods

Twice runner-up (5.5f/5f) before below-par fourth of seven at Haydock two weeks ago; others appeal more for the win.

8/1

10/1

Form: 94559- D

Last run: 126 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Progressive 2yo who struggled last year, coming 22lb down the weights; ought to be competitive again this time round for a yard also responsible for A Girl Named Ivy.
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8th

6

(10)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Ayr

Midnight Lir

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Without a win since his 2yo days; he has run some sound races in Class 6 handicaps this year but needs to pull out more for the win; stable also runs Keep The Gold.

10/1

4th

1

(3)

24th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:27 Thirsk

Midnight Lir

9st 12lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Michael Dods

Some creditable efforts season including when fourth of ten over C&D (good) on his penultimate run; that form puts him in the picture but overall record is now 2-31 and his last win was in 2023.

7/1

4th

7

(1)

5th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:11 Ayr

Midnight Lir

10st 7lb

J: Mr Matt Brown

T: Michael Dods

It's now 21 starts since his last success but he comes here in good form, fourth of ten in 5f Thirsk handicap 19 days ago; well in the mix.

5/1

Form: 7-5214 CD BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Sole turf win came over C&D (July 2023) and he arrives in good form, having pulled hard from a wide stall and paid for it late over 6f last time; Lewis Chalkley knows him well; one of the more interesting contenders.
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8th

4

(3)

24th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

So Grateful

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

He's won six times and has been runner-up in his last three contests, latest when jockey dropped her whip when in front inside the final furlong at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm); he may well gain compensation today.

11/4

2nd

4

(3)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:40 Yarmouth

So Grateful

10st 10lb

J: Miss Serena Brotherton

T: Michael & David Easterby

2-41 on turf, the latest success coming at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) last May; runner-up on his last two starts, latest over 5f at that venue 12 days ago, and warrants respect now stepped back up in trip.

11/4

2nd

9

(1)

24th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:27 Thirsk

So Grateful

8st 13lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Record of 2-40 on turf but his last win was at Thirsk last spring and he was runner-up at Beverley (5f, good to firm) last week; looks interesting off 1lb lower here and he's respected back at this track.

7/2

10th
9 (2)
Better

25/1

Form: 139-76 D

Last run: 65 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Best efforts have all come on Tapeta; the first-time hood and wind operation will need to make a big difference back from two months off and Emperor Caradoc may be his yard's best chance.
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10

(1)

1st Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Carlisle

Better

9st 3lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Both wins have been on AW and latest was 11 months ago; 0-15 on turf but he had a near-miss at Nottingham (5f, good) in July and has run respectably in two of his three subsequent runs; usually comes from off the pace and has possibilities if he gets some luck.

12/1

3

(6)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:22 Redcar

Better

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Paul Midgley

Finished five places behind Arlington at Ripon 11 days ago but he met trouble in running; beaten only a head at Nottingham (5f, good) earlier in July and a repeat of that form would give him reasonable claims.

5/1

7th

4

(8)

29th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Ripon

Better

9st 7lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Paul Midgley

Chased home Canaria Queen in a Nottingham classified event 11 days ago and 1lb better off for a head defeat today; ran another good race at Newcastle on Saturday, never nearer than at the finish; new blinkers replace cheekpieces; has the ability to win a race of this nature but he's an habitual slow starter so will always need some luck in running.

8/1

Non-runners

Northerner

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £72.60
Straight Forecast £55.01
Tricast £214.05
Trifecta £431.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Reigning Profit

Daily Mail:

Emperor Caradoc

RP RATINGS:

Dandy Dinmont

POSTDATA:

So Grateful

THE NORTH:

A Girl Named Ivy

D Express:

Emperor Caradoc

Daily Mirror:

Emperor Caradoc

TOPSPEED:

Reigning Profit

The Star:

Reigning Profit

Daily Record:

Reigning Profit

Telegraph:

Dandy Dinmont

The Guardian:

Dandy Dinmont

The Times:

So Grateful

The Sun:

So Grateful