June 09 / 20.50 Pontefract

20.50

Good

Mr Wolf Sprint Handicap (Div II)

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

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

5/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 15-854 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Two from two at Pontefract, both wins over 5f on soft ground last October; ran encouragingly, amid traffic issues, over 6f at Redcar (good to firm) most recently; respected returned to this track.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

3

(10)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:50 Catterick

Profiteer

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

7f handicap winner in 2024 but he scored twice over 5f at Pontefract (soft) that autumn; no wins last year and he suffered heavy defeats when failing to beat a rival in two starts over 6f this term, including in today's returning cheekpieces; career-low mark.

33/1

12th

11

(8)

17th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Pontefract

Profiteer

9st 1lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Tim Easterby

Failed to win last season and he reappeared with a heavy defeat over this trip at Redcar (last of 11) in May; continues to drop down the weights but he needs a major revival after another break; cheekpieces removed.

16/1

11th

12

(8)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

15:40 Redcar

Profiteer

9st 1lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Failed to win last season and absent since 17l defeat in first-time cheekpieces (retained) on AW in November; others have much less to prove.

25/1

Form: 4133-9 D

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Consistent spell last season featured a Redcar success; form dipped sharply (tailed-off last, something possibly amiss) over C&D in sole run this term; the betting may prove best guide.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

2

(9)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

18:45 Southwell (AW)

I Need Your Love

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Heavy-ground turf win last October and he comes here on the back of second-place finishes at Newcastle (5f) and here (6f); sneaking back up the weights but should give it another good go.

4/1

2nd

10

(5)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

I Need Your Love

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Both of his wins have been on turf, with the most recent coming at Bath (5.7f, heavy) in October; went from the front when beaten a neck at Newcastle (5f, AW) 20 days ago and won't have an issue with the return to this trip.

7/1

Form: 85-315 D BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Below-par favourite over 7f last time; in good form over 6f otherwise this term, running well at Pontefract then winning at Hamilton; this 3yo may resume progress back down in distance.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

10

(2)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:50 Catterick

Mister Sky Blue

9st 0lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Gemma Tutty

Won 6f Hamilton handicap last May; fairly close fourth on his last three starts, including a course classified last month and handicap (again 7f) three weeks ago.

4/1

4th

11

(11)

8th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:46 Catterick

Mister Sky Blue

8st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Gemma Tutty

Any number of defeats at short prices to go with a single win; blown plenty of easier openings this year, often in sprints, and again looked to have no excuses from the same stall in a C&D 0-50 classified event last time.

10/1

4th

4

(11)

26th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:52 Catterick

Mister Sky Blue

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Gemma Tutty

1-26, the win coming in a handicap at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) last May; close third in a classified event at Thirsk two starts ago before a solid effort in a Beverley handicap (7.5f, good to firm) last time; drops back into a classified with good claims.

7/1

Form: 97-467 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Two wins for previous yard; encouraging form this term for new stable, doing well last time considering he came from a poor position and met traffic issues; possibilities dropped in grade.
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2

(11)

5th Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Pontefract

The Good Biscuit

9st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Five wins and a second from his 13 visits to Pontefract; better than ever with his C&D success 11 days ago but he is 4lb higher in a stronger race and a double-figure stall isn't optimal.

7/2

1st

1

(8)

24th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:03 Pontefract

The Good Biscuit

10st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ruth Carr

Hit a rich vein of form this summer, including a pair of C&D wins on good to firm; not at best when fifth of nine at Thirsk (6f, good to soft) 19 days ago but his good Pontefract record makes him a dangerous one to discount.

10/1

5th

9

(6)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Thirsk

The Good Biscuit

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Eight-time turf winner who has won three of his last four starts, including a comfortable success at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; up another 5lb but he's been as good as ever this summer and could continue on an upward curve; respected.

11/2

OUR TIP

Form: 04-767 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Steadily finding her form this season, not disgraced in big field at York most recently; she's 2-4 at Pontefract and returns to this course off 3lb below last winning mark; one to consider.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3rd

6

(8)

1st Nov 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Newmarket

May Blossom

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Julie Camacho

Came from well back when capitalising on reduced mark at Redcar (6f, good) in September, but some way below par at Nottingham next time; others make more appeal.

8/1

3rd

6

(8)

1st Nov 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Newmarket

May Blossom

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Julie Camacho

Came from well back when capitalising on reduced mark at Redcar (6f, good) in September, but some way below par at Nottingham next time; others make more appeal.

8/1

8th

7

(4)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 2

15:35 Nottingham

May Blossom

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Julie Camacho

Back to form to capitalise on a reduced mark at Redcar (6f, good) 16 days ago; nudged back up 3lb but retains handicapping scope on last year's form.

13/2

Form: 710-69 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Scored three times off lower marks, including over C&D, last year; however, the 8yo has failed to show his form in two runs this term and is best watched unless the market speaks positively.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(1)

27th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

17:05 Doncaster

Late Arrival

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Scored three times last March-August; he's now just 1lb above his last winning mark, having ended last season on a low note and continued in same vein this year; best watched unless the market speaks positively.

25/1

4

(4)

9th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:50 Pontefract

Late Arrival

9st 13lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Scored three times off lower marks, including over C&D, last year; however, the 8yo has failed to show his form in two runs this term and is best watched unless the market speaks positively.

20/1

9th

8

(7)

9th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Ripon

Late Arrival

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

prominent, lost ground over 3f out

14/1

Form: 87-244 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Couple of sprint wins (turf/AW) for previous stable; has form figures of 244 (over 5f) this season for new yard, close fourth at Beverley most recently; solid chance off 1lb lower returned to 6f.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

11

(9)

5th Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:40 Pontefract

Fierce

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

C&D winner; runner-up twice this year and his latest Beverley run is easily excusable as he was making headway up the rail when badly impeded inside the final furlong; dropped 1lb for his troubles; contender.

9/1

6th

11

(11)

16th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:18 Beverley

Fierce

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

A dual 6f winner last summer; yet to add to it this summer but placed for the fourth time with second of nine in 6f Southwell handicap last month; well in the mix again for stable that has enjoyed plenty of success in this.

10/1

2nd

4

(1)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:51 Southwell (AW)

Fierce

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Only sixth at Newcastle (5f, AW) last time but placed over 5f on his other three starts this season; his three wins have come over 6f and he could have a part to play back up in trip; effective here.

6/1

Form: 284688 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Latest spell on AW featured a success; effective on turf but ran poorly (always behind, finished last) returned to this sphere last time; yet to defy a mark this high and can be opposed.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

8

(4)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Biplane

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: John Wainwright

Never figured on turf last time (1m) but wasn't far away over 7f here the time before; does stay this far, for all that she's rarely seen over a mile these days.

20/1

7th

5

(1)

15th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

19:40 Thirsk

Biplane

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: John Wainwright

Denied clear run before keeping on well for fifth (just behind Clear Angel) at Haydock (1m, good) last month and again ran well when third at Southwell (7f, AW) a fortnight ago; continues to edge down the weights; each-way claims at least.

7/1

6

(3)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:40 Southwell (AW)

Biplane

9st 4lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: John Wainwright

Denied a clear run when fifth over 1m at Haydock a fortnight ago and has returned to the mark she scored from over 6f at Newcastle in February; also has winning form here; another who has to enter the reckoning.

9/1

Form: -86738

Last run: 90 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Campaigned mostly on AW and over longer trips; inconsistent since her sole win and has enough to prove in this scenario on return from three-month layoff.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

15

(2)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:00 Doncaster

Alreet Cha

8st 12lb

J: William Pyle

T: Craig Lidster

Sole win in 7f AW novice; has run respectably over this trip on grass but no soft-ground form to speak of and others are more likely to handle the conditions; first-time tongue-tie latest, now discarded.

25/1

9th

9

(2)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:13 Newcastle (AW)

Alreet Cha

9st 5lb

J: Archie Young

T: Craig Lidster

Her only win came over C&D and she made a pleasing return from three months off at Pontefract in June (6f, good); another break to contend with this time and connections now turn to a tongue-tie.

16/1

7

(2)

9th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:50 Pontefract

Alreet Cha

9st 7lb

J: William Pyle

T: Craig Lidster

Campaigned mostly on AW and over longer trips; inconsistent since her sole win and has enough to prove in this scenario on return from three-month layoff.

16/1

Form: 7221-6 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Recorded a clearcut success in C&D maiden (soft) on final 2yo start; may still have more to offer and looks interesting back here with Newcastle reappearance (7f) under her belt.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

(3)

20th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:33 Pontefract

Loving Apprentice

8st 11lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Ed Dunlop

Won her maiden over C&D a year ago and added a Lingfield handicap this July, by some 5l off 9lb lower; has shown she can deal with this mark and could bounce back from a quiet run now tried in blinkers.

9/1

14th

1

(5)

25th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:38 Pontefract

Loving Apprentice

9st 12lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ed Dunlop

Won maiden over C&D (soft) last October; made all for easy win at Lingfield (6f) in July and it was a good effort dropped down to 5f when second at Yarmouth (also good to soft) last Tuesday; respected from same mark.

6/1

2nd

3

(7)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 42y

Class 4

17:30 Yarmouth

Loving Apprentice

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ed Dunlop

Has run at 6f and 7f, two wins coming over the former trip on soft and good to soft; beaten a long way under a penalty in AW Racing League race in July but she'd come clear from a favourable draw at Lingfield previously; doesn't lack for pace and interesting on first 5f run.

7/1

Non-runners

Red Mirage

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £28.40
Straight Forecast £20.36
Tricast £171.35
Trifecta £232.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Profiteer

RP RATINGS:

Fierce

NEWMARKET:

Loving Apprentice

The Times:

Mister Sky Blue

POSTDATA:

May Blossom

Telegraph:

Loving Apprentice

The Guardian:

Profiteer

Daily Mail:

Profiteer

D Express:

Profiteer

The Star:

Profiteer

Daily Mirror:

Fierce

The Sun:

Fierce

Daily Record:

Fierce