July 08 / 15.40 Pontefract

15.40

Good To Firm

Pontefract Park Silver Sprint Trophy Handicap

  • Prize money: £13915.8
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 8 runners
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Pontefract Park Silver Sprint Trophy Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.10
  • Place: £3.00

Form: 007-98 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Defied a higher mark last term in the York contest that Rousing Encore won this year; not in the same form since but has a good chance if proving resurgent.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5

(9)

27th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Aleezdancer

9st 6lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

C&D winner; responded well to a change of tactics when making all at Pontefract in July (6f, good); not so good in either start since but not handicapped out of things if bouncing back.

12/1

11

(12)

14th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 111y

Class 2

15:00 Doncaster

Aleezdancer

8st 12lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Inconsistent 6yo who hasn't gone beyond a bare 6f for a long time and finished down the field at York in July when last seen; however, he won at Pontefract (6f, good) earlier that month and has shown some strong form here in the past (including a soft-ground win); could go well.

20/1

12

(2)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:00 York

Aleezdancer

9st 0lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

C&D winner; exploited his drop down the weights when making all at Pontefract 18 days ago (6f, good); still has handicapping scope despite a 4lb rise; one to consider.

12/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 605038 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Campaigned mostly on AW in 2025, winning once; close third at Epsom in his sole turf outing this year and remains well handicapped on historical data; in the mix.
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1st

1

(8)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

16:43 Redcar

Badri

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Herrington

Getting on for four years since he last contested a Class 4 handicap; in better form than his figures suggest, having nowhere to go at a crucial stage at Windsor two weeks ago, and he is one to take seriously.

6/1

6th

3

(7)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

18:17 Windsor

Badri

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Michael Herrington

C&D win off a 3lb higher mark last July; none too consistent on AW over the winter but it wouldn't be a huge surprise to see him bounce back to form returned to turf.

12/1

13th

4

(7)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Badri

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Herrington

Went down by only a neck over C&D off 1lb higher in January but his two efforts since have been no more than respectable.

8/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 1-1526 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Generally progressive on AW/turf; far from disgraced in big fields at York in last two attempts on grass; possibly hasn't reached his ceiling yet; remains of interest.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

1

(1)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Ripon

Musical Touch

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Acts on good to firm and soft ground; won at Thirsk (6f, good) last spring and recorded his second AW win on his Southwell reappearance last month; up 4lb but he still looks feasibly treated and should get a good tow into this race; key player.

3/1

1st

3

(2)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:48 Southwell (AW)

Musical Touch

9st 9lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Ended 2025 with a whimper but he has slipped back down the weights as a consequence; won on last year's reappearance and also ran a fine race after a 175-day layoff in 2024 so unlikely to be lacking in fitness; one to consider.

8/1

32

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Musical Touch

9st 7lb

T: Richard Fahey

Got no run when favourite at Thirsk a fortnight ago and a line can be put through that race; effective in a big field and has an each-way shout on this year's best form (on various ground); wears first-time cheekpieces.

16/1

Form: 5-5614 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Regained the winning thread at York's Dante meeting and did well to finish fourth, having met traffic issues, at Epsom since; commands respect in current form.
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4th

5

(15)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 3

14:00 Carlisle

Rousing Encore

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Promising second on reappearance at Newcastle and better than the bare results suggest since, meeting significant trouble in running in a big field at York last time; could play a major role if getting the breaks.

11/1

15th

19

(11)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

Rousing Encore

8st 10lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Merely fifth on his last two starts, following a very promising second on his reappearance at Newcastle (6f, AW); however, he won this last year (good to firm) and is handicapped to be in the mix if he's back on song.

14/1

5th

2

(2)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

18:27 Doncaster

Rousing Encore

9st 7lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Not much room for manoeuvre off this mark but has resumed in good form, latterly when inclined to pull hard at Newmarket (6f) in a race not run to suit; usually ridden patiently these days but has made all more than once in the past; a lot may hinge on how things unfold early.

8/1

Form: -11260 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Scored twice during spell in Bahrain and caught the eye in AW event on return to British racing; came up short in the Wokingham since but this is less demanding.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

7

(10)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Curragh

City House

9st 10lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Smart turf form at up to 7f in Bahrain for George Scott early last year; standout runs for current yard this year when second to Sir Les Patterson on the AW and latest when close fourth of 13 at Chester early this month, extended 7f looking to stretch him; return to stiff 6f could suit.

14/1

4th

4

(4)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

City House

9st 3lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Smart turf form at up to in Bahrain for George Scott early last year; best run for Adrian McGuinness when second over 6f at Dundalk in February and bounced back from a lesser effort at Newcastle on Good Friday when fifth of 12 on return to turf at Naas (6f, good) last Monday; has a handy draw but not obviously well treated on recent exploits.

10/1

5th

4

(13)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

18:15 Naas

City House

9st 8lb

J: Gabriella Hill

T: Adrian McGuinness

Smart turf form for George Scott in Bahrain early last year; best run for Ado McGuinness over 6f at Dundalk on penultimate but only beat two rivals home at Newcastle on latest; potentially well handicapped on return to turf and not dismissed.

25/1

Form: 105050 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Similar type to City House, having scored in Bahrain in January and faced a difficult task at Royal Ascot most recently; hasn't won a British contest since 2023.
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Verdict Starting price

12th

3

(10)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Spangled Mac

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Campaigned back in Bahrain since December, best efforts when placed twice over 6f; well treated on historical data but hasn't won a domestic race since 2023; returns to 7f for first time since last July.

25/1

14

(9)

14th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 111y

Class 2

15:00 Doncaster

Spangled Mac

8st 10lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: George Boughey

Returned to form when third of 14 at Thirsk (6f, good) recently and he retains the same mark, which is 6lb lower than when 3l fourth of nine in this last year (soft); might not be far away.

14/1

3rd

2

(13)

29th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:38 Thirsk

Spangled Mac

9st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Won a 6f handicap in Bahrain in January; down the field in three runs back in Britain this summer (after a wind operation) and although he dropping down the weights, others appeal more.

14/1

OUR TIP

16/1

Form: 703-09 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Three wins on French soil; down the field in both runs for new stable and is best watched unless the market suggests a revival is expected.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

8

(9)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

18:17 Windsor

Purest Time

9st 1lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

Consistency an issue but he has plenty of ability and he is 5lb lower than when last in action on turf, a race where he chased home a promising sprinter at York (6f, good); below par on AW on last two starts but given a three-month break.

12/1

7th

2

(1)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Purest Time

9st 12lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Ex-French 6yo who is 0-11 in Britain (placed four times over 6f); however, has a chance with this drop in class, with Ryan Kavanagh claiming a handy 5lb.

10/1

11th

13

(9)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Newcastle (AW)

Purest Time

8st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ian Williams

Still seeking a first win for Ian Williams but he has run some fine races in defeat, including over C&D; didn't appear to have any excuses when behind three of today's rivals at Southwell on New Year's Day though.

20/1

11/2

Form: 288203 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Landed the Wokingham in 2021 and 2022; on a long losing sequence but ran encouragingly in big field at Newbury most recently; fighting chance off current mark.
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19

(10)

6th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:25 Ascot

Rohaan

8st 12lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: David Evans

Has five C&D wins on his resume, including two Wokinghams and two Group 3s; getting on for two years since his last win though and this might be too competitive these days.

14/1

3

(11)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Rohaan

10st 0lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: David Evans

Hold-up sprinter who has been a source of frustration since his last win in October 2023; on a lowly mark and his four C&D runs this year have all been competitive; shouldn't be far away.

9/1

8th

7

(5)

8th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Pontefract

Rohaan

8st 11lb

J: P J McDonald

T: David Evans

Landed the Wokingham in 2021 and 2022; on a long losing sequence but ran encouragingly in big field at Newbury most recently; fighting chance off current mark.

11/2

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Payout
Exacta £68.40
Straight Forecast £67.72
Tricast £227.88
Trifecta £355.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Musical Touch

Telegraph:

Rousing Encore

POSTDATA:

City House

TOPSPEED:

Rohaan

The Times:

Badri

RP RATINGS:

Musical Touch

The Guardian:

Musical Touch

D Express:

Musical Touch

The Sun:

Musical Touch

NEWMARKET:

City House

Daily Mirror:

Rousing Encore

The Star:

Rousing Encore

Daily Record:

Rousing Encore

Daily Mail:

Rohaan