June 30 / 16.30 Pontefract

16.30

Good

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  • Prize money: £3402.1
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.50

Form: -76357 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Won three 6f handicaps at Catterick in the space of four runs last year but below that level this campaign; hasn't been running badly though and her mark is dropping.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(3)

17th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:17 Pontefract

One Of Our Own

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Rebecca Menzies

Back to winning ways at Redcar (6f) in May and has continued in good nick, third of 12 there (6f) last time; this C&D scorer needs considering.

10/1

3rd

2

(10)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:23 Redcar

One Of Our Own

11st 2lb

J: Miss Rebekah Duffy

T: Rebecca Menzies

Beat Mister Sky Blue by 2l to win over C&D this month but was comfortably held off this 6lb higher mark last week; consistent.

13/2

10/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 34500- D

Last run: 195 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Should be well treated but looked out of touch when last seen in December and has never been a frequent winner.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7

(3)

30th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Golden Duke

9st 4lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Record is 3-42, the most recent win over two years ago; finished just behind Invitorio when fourth of ten over C&D 11 days ago; dropped 2lb.

12/1

4th

3

(7)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Golden Duke

9st 6lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Went close on his seasonal return at Pontefract in June (6f, good to firm); backwards steps since then and losing run looks set to continue.

16/1

5th

4

(9)

9th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

17:15 Carlisle

Golden Duke

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

It's now 20 starts since his last success and he arrives out of sorts, sixth in 6f Ayr handicap 29 days ago; he's hard to make a case for.

20/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 467323 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
All five wins on the AW but has been running respectably on turf without her usual headgear, as is the case today; solid claims.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

7

(4)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

19:00 Nottingham

Starsong

8st 11lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Has won off higher marks in the past but not the force of old; drops back to the minimum trip for the first time since March 2024 and she looks vulnerable to younger rivals.

11/2

5th

4

(3)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:43 Brighton

Starsong

9st 8lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Dual course winner (5f/6f) who remains just 1lb above her last winning mark; 0-11 over this trip and further, though, so others seem more likely.

6/1

5th

4

(10)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

16:58 Brighton

Starsong

9st 8lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Fared well from low draws at this track last year, including for two wins, and she's been close up at other tracks on two of her four starts this year; drawn high this time but has to be seriously considered.

5/1

Form: 0-0255 BF

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Five wins for George Margarson; 0-7 for current yard but wasn't beaten far in two Leicester handicaps (6f) before disappointing when favourite at Redcar (7f no excuse); that was his first real blip since the hood went on and could be given another chance.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1st

2

(8)

29th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Pontefract

Ideal Guest

9st 12lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Harriet Bethell

Losing run is mounting up but he shaped well from the front over C&D (good) eight days ago, eventually tying up having kicked clear too soon in hindsight, beaten only 2l; big chance off same mark with Ethan Tindall taking off a bonus 5lb, provided his energy is used better.

3/1

4th

8

(2)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:05 Pontefract

Ideal Guest

9st 5lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Harriet Bethell

Ran poorly last time, failing to back up reappearance effort and continuing his long losing spell; otherwise well capable of taking a serious hand off current mark, provided he rebounds.

14/1

10th

4

(7)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

17:28 Carlisle

Ideal Guest

9st 6lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Harriet Bethell

Record of 0-13 for current stable but he remains 10lb below last winning mark and holds a good chance provided he builds on Catterick reappearance effort (finished third).

7/2

33/1

Form: 08-995

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Ran a bit better last time at Ripon (6f) but has been unplaced in all 12 starts and rates an unlikely winner.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8

(8)

25th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

14:08 Pontefract

Brazen Rascal

8st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Simon Whitaker

He's produced some reasonable performances this season, including over 6f here, but he remains a maiden after 15 starts and needs something extra today in first-time cheekpieces.

10/1

6th

3

(2)

27th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:45 Catterick

Brazen Rascal

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Simon Whitaker

Yet to place in 14 runs but was fourth of 12 at Redcar last time (6f handicap) and returning to 7f can help.

8/1

10

(12)

30th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:35 Redcar

Brazen Rascal

9st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Simon Whitaker

Unplaced in all 13 starts but his last two efforts have been respectable, finishing fifth at Ripon (6f, good) and Pontefract (6f, good to firm); place chance.

7/1

10/1

Form: -44728

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Usually seen at 5f but went close over this far at Redcar last month, a run he failed to back up at Doncaster; only 3-36 overall and others appeal more.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

6

(11)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:23 Redcar

Lets Go Hugo

10st 9lb

J: Miss Chelsea Brooks

T: Ollie Pears

All wins at 5f and he was only tenth over C&D recently, finishing behind One Of Our Own and Mister Sky Blue.

10/1

Form: 3-8358

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Limited impact in two 5f handicaps but her best run came over this far in a maiden in early May so that offers hope; others are more solid, however.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

9

(12)

30th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Pontefract

Genius Mistake

9st 7lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Limited impact in two 5f handicaps but her best run came over this far in a maiden in early May so that offers hope; others are more solid, however.

14/1

8th

9

(5)

17th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:23 Thirsk

Genius Mistake

9st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Looked to have no excuses on her recent C&D handicap debut, when just behind two of these; Angelic Bugler may be her yard's best chance.

14/1

6

(9)

6th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Thirsk

Genius Mistake

9st 7lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

0-6 but placed in four of those runs; hard to say she was thrown in for this handicap debut, however, and others appeal more; stable also responsible for Marajito.

10/1

Form: 360233

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Six wins last year divided between AW and turf, all over 5f; in a reasonable run of form but this stiff 6f could find him out.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

6

(10)

7th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Golden Rainbow

9st 6lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Proved resurgent with close third at Newcastle most recently; this five-time AW scorer remains well treated on best form; in the mix.

11/2

3rd

5

(3)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Golden Rainbow

9st 7lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Conditions no problem but only ninth behind a couple of these over C&D last week and he'll be 2lb lower from the weekend; type to come good again soon.

12/1

6

(9)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Golden Rainbow

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Rebecca Menzies

C&D win 12 months ago came off an 8lb higher mark; pick of this summer's form gives him claims but he has suffered heavy defeats on his last three starts; too much to prove for now.

25/1

9th
8 (8)
Koji

20/1

Form: 97819- D

Last run: 275 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Had the cheekpieces back on when overcoming a wide draw at Wolverhampton in September (7f; other win at 6f) but only beat one home the following week at Chelmsford and off since; 0-10 on turf.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(3)

19th Feb 2026

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Koji

8st 12lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Noel Wilson

The winner of three of her 23 starts, with the wins coming at 33-1, 20-1 and 66-1; on a feasible mark and should be sharper for last month's return to action/stable debut; not ruled out.

50/1

Non-runners

Storm Passage, Fancy Dancer, Caesars Pearl

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £43.80
Straight Forecast £46.11
Tricast £128.51
Trifecta £225.10

Selections

Telegraph:

Fancy Dancer

The Times:

Storm Passage

Daily Mirror:

One Of Our Own

RP RATINGS:

Golden Rainbow

SPOTLIGHT:

Starsong

POSTDATA:

Ideal Guest

The Guardian:

Fancy Dancer

Daily Mail:

Fancy Dancer

Daily Record:

Fancy Dancer

The Sun:

Storm Passage

The Star:

One Of Our Own

D Express:

Golden Rainbow