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

5th

6

(5)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:15 Catterick

One Of Our Own

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Rebecca Menzies

Ran on well when winning a 6f handicap at Redcar in May; well held at Pontefract last month but that was in Class 5 company; 4lb lower than for her win in this race in 2024; should go well.

10/1

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

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
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(5)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

14:30 Bath

Starsong

9st 5lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Went close at Pontefract in July on her most recent turf run; disappointing on AW last time but should be a force at this modest level.

9/2

10th

14

(11)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Starsong

9st 1lb

J: Jude Maher

T: Michael Appleby

Inconsistency has crept in but she ran really well from a bad draw at Pontefract last time (6f) and has won here before.

10/1

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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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(2)

22nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:10 Catterick

Ideal Guest

9st 8lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Harriet Bethell

Off the mark for the season when making all at Pontefract last time (6f, good); his other five wins have all been over 7f (two sound runs on both C&D starts); well drawn; a possible.

9/2

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

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
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
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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2nd

1

(3)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Lets Go Hugo

10st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Ollie Pears

Has won 5f classified events at Wolverhampton and Lingfield on last two starts; a possible, but faces a stiffer task with a 5lb penalty in this handicap.

11/4

1st

1

(5)

25th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Lets Go Hugo

10st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Ollie Pears

Had cheekpieces reapplied when gaining his fourth success on the AW in a classified event at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) eight days ago, winning by 2l; has strong claims in his bid to follow up.

6/4

1st

4

(7)

17th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lets Go Hugo

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Ollie Pears

Three of his four wins have been on AW, including one over C&D; didn't fare too badly in a similar event when fourth of seven at Redcar (5f, good to firm) nine days ago and the return to AW could see him go close.

3/1

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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Distance / Class
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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
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