June 22 / 16.50 Pontefract

16.50

Good

Sunpak Potatoes Handicap

  • Prize money: £10308
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 7 runners
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Sunpak Potatoes Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

Form: 5124-6

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
He hasn't run over this trip since his 2yo debut; had some solid form last year and he raced as though the run would sharpen him up on his recent Doncaster reappearance (7f, good to firm; first run after wind surgery), tying up in the final furlong; better can be expected today.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11

(12)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:35 Ascot

Havana Blue

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

He had finished second on three consecutive occasions (twice here over 7f) prior to his Newmarket win (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; a 5lb rise against stronger opposition may find him out.

8/1

1st

1

(8)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Newmarket (July)

Havana Blue

9st 12lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Campaigned mostly over 7f; on a two-year losing spell but he's finished runner-up on his last three outings, including when dropped back to 6f here (good to firm) last Friday; races from the same mark and this previous course winner looks sure to be involved.

3/1

2nd

1

(10)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:12 Newmarket (July)

Havana Blue

10st 0lb

J: James Doyle

T: Julie Camacho

Campaigned mostly over 7f; on a two-year losing spell but his turn looks near, having finished second at Ascot (good to firm) the last twice; successful on both Newmarket tracks and the way he races suggests this drop back to 6f is worth exploring; respected.

11/4

Form: 311221 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Front-runner; in good form on AW and he's continued the good work back on turf, winning over 1m here in April (good) and adding a 7f handicap at Epsom 16 days ago (7f, good to soft); still looks feasibly weighted and the drop to 6f could spark further progress; high on the list.
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Verdict Starting price

15th

6

(17)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Partisan Hero

10st 1lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: David Loughnane

Some good efforts over 5f this year but he has met his match in Group races won by Rumstar, Cover Up and American Affair on his last three starts and has it to prove in this company.

66/1

7th

6

(8)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Goodwood

Partisan Hero

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: David Loughnane

6yo who has been campaigned over further for the majority of his career but he's been a progressive sprinter this season, finishing third in a Group 3 at Sandown (5f, good) on July 4 then runner-up in Group 2 at the Curragh (5f, good to firm) last time; however, this tougher race demands more.

20/1

2nd

5

(2)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Partisan Hero

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: David Loughnane

British challenger a five-time handicap winner, most recently scoring off 92 at York in May; creditable first run in stakes company in a Sandown Group 3 last time when a 1.25l third behind the 110-rated Rumstar; that's solid form and Colin Keane keeps the faith; place chance.

12/1

Form: -04387 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Two C&D runs have yielded two second placings; running creditably in defeat this year but he will need to raise his game a notch to come out on top.
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8th

13

(2)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

It Just Takes Time

8st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Mark Walford

C&D winner; runner-up on this card 12 months ago; having a solid campaign but surprising if he was up to winning.

33/1

9th

10

(8)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:47 Thirsk

It Just Takes Time

9st 3lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

8yo who was knocking on the door prior to making all in fine style at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) 12 days ago; had just three rivals to beat last time and he's 4lb higher in a tougher race today, but is clearly in good heart and is a two-time winner at Thirsk; could go well.

11/1

1st

2

(2)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

19:30 Beverley

It Just Takes Time

9st 5lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Back in form with three placed efforts this summer; the latest one took his C&D record to 1113; this front-running 8yo remains just 1lb above last winning mark; solid chance.

5/2

Form: 54-169 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Looked an improved performer when producing a power-packed finish at Beverley in April; not quite so good in two 6f handicaps since but the blindfold was removed late at York last week and that isn't the run to judge him on; will need luck in running from stall 1 but there should be a good pace to aim at.
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2

(17)

12th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Northern Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Effective on AW and turf; respectable third in big field at Doncaster (6f) returned to this sphere last time; remains on a workable mark and gained last two wins over 5f.

11/1

3rd

18

(3)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

17:15 Doncaster

Northern Spirit

8st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Brian Ellison

Usually slowly away but his refusal to race at Newcastle in January was a first; won't mind getting back on the grass and he is proven in big-field handicaps; could go well at a price.

33/1

7th

2

(1)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Northern Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Usually slowly away but his refusal to race here last month was a first; ran okay over 7f here last week and capable of a big run but he is a risky proposition.

14/1

Form: 430020 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Prolific AW winner down the years but just 1-35 on turf; solid effort at Brighton on his penultimate start but not so good at Epsom a fortnight ago; others look more likely winners.
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3rd

11

(8)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 75y

Class 4

15:45 Beverley

Intervention

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael Appleby

Hurtling down the weights but for good reason as this multiple winner is looking very regressive.

33/1

15th

17

(1)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:32 York

Intervention

8st 10lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Fully 15lb lower than when winning at Lingfield (6f, AW) last December but this 9yo has regressed in recent months; has to turn things around.

40/1

7th

6

(11)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

14:10 Chester

Intervention

9st 8lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

On a good mark, fully 14lb lower than when winning last season's Great St Wilfrid, but 0-14 at 5f and he is drawn out wide.

25/1

Form: 63-110 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Better for a gelding operation in November, easily winning at Windsor (6f, good to firm) and then produced late to win a 7f handicap at York's Dante meeting; got stuck in traffic against the rail at Goodwood four weeks ago and that run can be written off; this should be well run and expect to see him arriving fast and late.
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7th

14

(13)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:00 Goodwood

Rare Change

8st 5lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Richard Hughes

Lost chance by blowing the start last time; prevailed narrowly off 1lb lower in Class 4 event over C&D (soft) in June but needs to prove he has the required quality at this better level.

33/1

7th

3

(8)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

18:45 Pontefract

Rare Change

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Richard Hughes

Inconsistent but he won at Goodwood (7f, soft) in June and wasn't beaten far when seventh of 17 at York (7f, good to firm) last time; his career-best performance came when winning easily over C&D (good) last June and he's an intriguing candidate back here; capable of playing a leading role.

9/1

7th

14

(9)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:10 York

Rare Change

8st 12lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

In fine form last spring, winning three times including over C&D; cheekpieces returned at Goodwood last month and he recorded a narrow soft-ground success; 2lb rise shouldn't handicap him out of things and faster ground should be beneficial.

14/1

Form: 531-7 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Improved with each of his three 2yo runs, getting the better of a solid operator at Redcar in October (6f, soft); hung right when midfield on his Doncaster seasonal/handicap debut 16 days ago (7f, good); still has potential but he will need to up his game.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(4)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Thirsk

Native Instinct

9st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Edward Bethell

Recorded his first handicap success when landing a 7f event a Musselburgh in June; only fourth at Carlisle 17 days ago but that doesn't tell the whole tale as he anticipated the start and ended up losing a lot of ground as a consequence; hadn't had any issues at the start before that and he is treated as still being in top form; good chance.

11/4

4th

8

(2)

19th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 4

16:20 Carlisle

Native Instinct

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: Edward Bethell

Added to his 2yo novice win when making all to justify support at Musselburgh (7f, good) in June; this is a deeper race but a 3lb rise looks fair and he's well drawn to attack; respected.

9/2

1st

4

(7)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

16:00 Musselburgh

Native Instinct

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Edward Bethell

Still seeking his first handicap success and he has been beaten as favourite in both starts this year; on a dangerous mark and likely to be popular again.

5/1

Non-runners

Knicks

Selections

The Times:

Partisan Hero

SPOTLIGHT:

Rare Change

TOPSPEED:

Havana Blue

RP RATINGS:

It Just Takes Time

POSTDATA:

Intervention

LAMBOURN:

Rare Change

Telegraph:

Partisan Hero

D Express:

Partisan Hero

Daily Mirror:

Partisan Hero

The Sun:

Partisan Hero

The Star:

Partisan Hero

Daily Record:

Partisan Hero