June 09 / 20.20 Pontefract

20.20

Good

Mr Wolf Sprint Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Mr Wolf Sprint Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Form: 0/0-80

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Record of 0-8 since debut success (7f) and failed to beat a rival in big field at York most recently; chance depends on how well he responds to this drop in distance.
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3rd

8

(3)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 4

16:15 Haydock

One Night Thunder

9st 4lb

J: Sam James

T: Gemma Tutty

Down the field on his reappearance at Thirsk three weeks ago but last summer's form brings him right into the reckoning and he could take a step forward today.

14/1

10th

5

(10)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:23 Thirsk

One Night Thunder

9st 6lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Gemma Tutty

Prominent racer who enjoyed a purple patch last September, winning back-to-back Carlisle handicaps and coming up just shy in his hat-trick bid at Beverley; returns from 170 days off on a tough enough mark and others make more appeal.

16/1

9th

9

(10)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

18:00 Southwell (AW)

One Night Thunder

9st 5lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Gemma Tutty

In fine form on turf lately including two wins at Carlisle (7f) last month, while his latest near miss at Beverley (7f, soft) was an even better effort; has winning form on Polytrack, but has failed to beat a rival in two goes on Tapeta (at Newcastle).

6/1

Form: 794-06 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Has a poor strike-rate since 2022 and isn't particularly solid on 2025 efforts; however, drops in grade off a reduced mark and can't be dismissed; very similar type to Illusionist.
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3

(6)

9th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:20 Pontefract

Admiral D

10st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Has a poor strike-rate since 2022 and isn't particularly solid on 2025 efforts; however, drops in grade off a reduced mark and can't be dismissed; very similar type to Illusionist.

11/1

9

(3)

26th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

17:10 Redcar

Admiral D

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

He's dropped to a dangerous mark and showed the odd hint of spark on occasions towards the end of last year; can go well fresh but he's been regressive and has a poor strike-rate over the last few years.

14/1

9

(3)

26th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

17:10 Redcar

Admiral D

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

He's dropped to a dangerous mark and showed the odd hint of spark on occasions towards the end of last year; can go well fresh but he's been regressive and has a poor strike-rate over the last few years.

14/1

Form: 15-621 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Steadily back to form this season, winning off 5lb lower at Redcar (good to firm) most recently, taking record over 6f to 2-5; remains less exposed at this trip than shorter; respected.
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10

(3)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

14:30 Nottingham

Willolarupi

9st 8lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Didn't run badly at Pontefract 17 days ago (6f, soft) and he's not handicapped out of things on the best of this year's form; this might be a shade too competitive though.

10/1

5th

5

(1)

25th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:08 Southwell (AW)

Willolarupi

9st 8lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

C&D winner last November; successful at Redcar (6f, good to firm) in May and went close at Pontefract in June; not quite at that level in his last three starts but he is unexposed on AW and the new tongue-tie could be beneficial.

10/1

Form: -65502 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Acts on any ground; has a modest strike-rate but shaped encouragingly at Lingfield (6f) most recently, finishing well for close second; gained sole handicap success off 1lb higher; possibilities.
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3rd

7

(6)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

14:02 Southwell (AW)

Minnesota Lad

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ivan Furtado

Good second over C&D last month but not quite in the same form back here 17 days ago; likely to run his race and more minor money could be on the cards; cheekpieces now added.

9/1

5

(5)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Minnesota Lad

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

Expensive to follow since joining Ivan Furtado but he usually gives his running; dropping back to 5f isn't sure to be of benefit.

10/1

5

(5)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Minnesota Lad

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

Expensive to follow since joining Ivan Furtado but he usually gives his running; dropping back to 5f isn't sure to be of benefit.

10/1

Form: 2873-8 CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Placed several times over 7f/1m; he's 2-2 in 6f handicaps, both wins at Pontefract (good/good to soft) in July 2023; interesting belatedly returned to this scenario with Ayr reappearance under his belt.
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8th

8

(1)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

15:40 Catterick

Keep Warm

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Awarded the Pontefract handicap last month in which Valentine Catcher passed the post first; not so good in either run since, the latest at Doncaster on Saturday, and others appeal more.

12/1

8

(1)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

15:40 Catterick

Keep Warm

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Awarded the Pontefract handicap last month in which Valentine Catcher passed the post first; not so good in either run since, the latest at Doncaster on Saturday, and others appeal more.

12/1

7th

13

(9)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:00 Doncaster

Keep Warm

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

All three wins over 6f at Pontefract on good and good to soft, most recently when awarded a race last month, but he was never involved in a higher grade there since and recent 7f attempts suggest others will have the legs of him late on.

20/1

Form: 325-50 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 10lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Won the Ayr Bronze Cup in 2022 and placed in same race last season; well held in big field at York last time; this veteran drops in class but is on a two-year losing spell.
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8

(7)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

12:50 Catterick

Danzan

9st 2lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Veteran who retains some gusto and won from the front at Ayr (6f, good to soft) in July; however, his last two efforts have been well below par and he could be vulnerable to younger legs.

16/1

6th

5

(2)

21st Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

16:43 Hamilton

Danzan

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Veteran who retains some gusto but registered his sole win this term in Class 6; it's over two years since last success above that level.

12/1

125

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Danzan

8st 7lb

T: Tim Easterby

Form: 858-70

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
7f winner as a 2yo; generally regressive since, latterly for new yard; drops back to 6f for first time since debut and is best watched unless the market speaks favourably.
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No Results Found

Form: 334-85

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
One of two 3yos in the field; something to find on 2025 efforts (over 5f) but the way she shaped last time suggests this return to 6f is worth exploring; well treated on best 2yo form.
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4

(13)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

Havana Gila

9st 9lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Harry Eustace

Won at York last summer (5f, good to soft) on her second start but beaten 14 times since; ran okay without improving for the step up to 7f at Kempton two weeks ago; drops in class but drawn widest and others may have her measure.

8/1

4

(13)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

Havana Gila

9st 9lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Harry Eustace

Won at York last summer (5f, good to soft) on her second start but beaten 14 times since; ran okay without improving for the step up to 7f at Kempton two weeks ago; drops in class but drawn widest and others may have her measure.

8/1

4

(13)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

Havana Gila

9st 9lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Harry Eustace

Won at York last summer (5f, good to soft) on her second start but beaten 14 times since; ran okay without improving for the step up to 7f at Kempton two weeks ago; drops in class but drawn widest and others may have her measure.

8/1

Form: 212B73 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Successful twice on AW this year and placed at Carlisle most recently; has form figures of 1121 over this C&D, the most recent performance off 4lb higher in October 2023; shortlisted.
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8th

10

(9)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:07 Southwell (AW)

Sir Maxi

9st 9lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Sam England

Last eight starts in classifieds and he didn't always get the breaks when third over C&D 12 days ago; that was one of his better recent efforts and he's firmly in calculations.

13/2

3rd

6

(5)

14th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Sir Maxi

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Sam England

Regressive 8yo; running respectably at this level in 2026 but 2l behind Woodrafff at Newcastle last week; never threatened over 1m2f on Thursday; easy enough to look elsewhere.

8/1

6th

10

(4)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:28 Newcastle (AW)

Sir Maxi

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Sam England

Spent most of a long career racing at shy of 1m and didn't look to see it out in one try over this far (C&D); not as good now and can miss the break and/or pull hard, so comes with risks attached.

8/1

Non-runners

Illusionist, Larchill Lass

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £247.40
Straight Forecast £148.40
Tricast £692.44
Trifecta £916.60

Selections

The Guardian:

Willolarupi

POSTDATA:

Larchill Lass

SPOTLIGHT:

Keep Warm

RP RATINGS:

Minnesota Lad

NEWMARKET:

Havana Gila

TOPSPEED:

Admiral D

D Express:

Sir Maxi

Daily Mirror:

Illusionist

The Sun:

Danzan

The Times:

Larchill Lass

Daily Mail:

Willolarupi

The Star:

Willolarupi

Daily Record:

Willolarupi

THE NORTH:

Keep Warm

Telegraph:

Minnesota Lad