July 18 / 18.10 Pontefract

18.10

Good

Family Day Sunday 27th July EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands C-D) (EBF Restricted Race Qual)(GBB)

  • Prize money: £5400
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Family Day Sunday 27th July EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands C-D) (EBF Restricted Race Qual)(GBB)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
By Starspangledbanner; 30,000gns yearling; tenth foal; half-brother to five winners including Peace In Motion (7f-8.5f including 2yo/German Group 3; RPR 107), Peace Warrior (French 7.5f turf/1m AW; 100) and Peace Society (German 6f 2yo/7f Listed; 95); dam 7f/1m winner (including 2yo/Group 3; 103); attractive pedigree and market can guide.
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No Results Found

Form: 3

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Lots of stamina in pedigree so it was a promising start when third of 13 at Carlisle (6f, good to soft) in May, outpaced but coming home well; will likely be doing his best work late again; player.
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15th

18

(8)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

13:50 York

Daydreama

8st 8lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

It was a small field at Ripon (1m, good to firm) in which he returned to form last time, when battling it out with Command The Stars and Noelan Star, and this is much more competitive; however, his two best RPRs have come at York and he's 4lb lower than when second of 14 here (7f, good) in May; could go well at a big price if conditions suit (unproven on slow ground).

40/1

2nd

4

(2)

27th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

20:10 Ripon

Daydreama

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Plenty of racing last year and this, and has generally struggled this season; did not appear to see it out in a few runs beyond 7f and Beyond The Bar looks his trainer's best chance.

16/1

8th

8

(8)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

18:45 Doncaster

Daydreama

9st 5lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Two novice wins over 6f last term (good); best run this term when second in a York handicap in May (7f, good); disappointing since; fast ground is a concern.

10/1

Form: 83

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran to the same modest RPR in two Chepstow novices (6f, good to firm) within the last four weeks; looked green both times and he's likely one for further down the line.
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3rd

3

(5)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Demetrius

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Gained the second leg of August double (6f) at Chelmsford; went too freely last time; drops to 5f in another change of headgear.

8/1

8th

5

(4)

25th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:18 Pontefract

Demetrius

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Has switched between cheekpieces and a visor on last few starts, running well each time; visor back on today; won two nurseries in a row last month (6f, good to firm/AW) and third at Haydock (7f, good) last time when fading close home; unraced on slow ground; firmly in calculations now back at 6f.

4/1

1

(4)

4th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

15:30 Haydock

Demetrius

10st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Took a while to find his feet but has taken off lately, making the breakthrough in a Catterick nursery (good to firm) in first-time blinkers last month before following up under a penalty in a similar event at Chelmsford (also 6f, AW) in a first-time visor; penalised again but he's 2lb well in, promises to stay 7f, and is respected back in cheekpieces.

7/4

Form: 56

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Weakened into a remote last of five when 100-1 on Carlisle debut (6f, soft) in June but caught the attention of the stewards when sixth of ten at Beverley (5f, good to firm; 66-1) last time; likely capable of better but the draw has not been kind.
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16th

12

(2)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:40 Thirsk

Everydaysasaturday

9st 3lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Unplaced all eight starts; got a bit closer to the target when fifth of 12 in a 5f handicap at Newcastle six weeks ago (blinkered first time); suspicion he'll do better at some stage but he is not the obvious answer this time.

16/1

5th

12

(6)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Everydaysasaturday

8st 13lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Still to get involved in a finish (5f-7f) and has missed the kick the last twice; will need to get away much better dropping from 7f in first-time headgear.

20/1

11th

11

(7)

7th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Everydaysasaturday

8st 10lb

J: Harry Smith

T: Declan Carroll

Six-race maiden; made no impression at Newcastle (6f, AW) on his handicap debut in March and failed to beat a rival home following a slow start over this C&D 35 days ago; dropped 2lb.

25/1

Form: 8 BF

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
£30,000 yearling; gained plenty of market traction when 9-4 but only eighth of 13 at Carlisle (6f, good to soft; Daydreama third) on May's debut; better was evidently expected and he's subsequently been gelded; yard won a division of this last year and he's probably not one to give up on.
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8th

8

(4)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

16:15 Carlisle

Showtown

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Nine-race maiden; below form when only eighth at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) six weeks ago and still needs to prove himself on fast ground but has been given a good chance by the handicapper and this is his first run since last month's wind op.

14/1

8th

1

(11)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:10 Thirsk

Showtown

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Yet to win but he has finished second three times in novice/maiden company; cheekpieces have been worn for his three handicap runs and he has finished unplaced, albeit a bit of mid-race interference didn't help his cause over C&D four weeks ago; now drops into a 0-70 and could yet come good.

8/1

5th

2

(10)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Thirsk

Showtown

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Down the field on his handicap debut at Beverley (5f, good to soft; first-time cheekpieces) last month but ran a bit better when fourth of 11 at Haydock (6f, soft) 15 days ago; better still needed.

11/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
By Twilight Son; 20,000gns foal, 40,000euros yearling; fourth foal; half-brother to winners Midnight Rumble (1m2f AW; RPR 90) and Almutawakel (Qatari 8.5f/9.5f); dam 1m4f winner (80), sister to 1m4f winner Al Zaman, out of 9.4f Group 3 winner; pedigree doesn't point to a winning debut but he'll warrant a market check for respected yard.
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9th

9

(2)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

12:45 Doncaster

Twilight Serenade

8st 4lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Maiden who has inconsistent form overall and whose bare figures this season are meagre; receiving plenty of weight all round reflects the way he's been heading.

16/1

5th

12

(10)

11th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

17:22 Nottingham

Twilight Serenade

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Yet to be placed after eight attempts; drops back to 6f for his first attempt in classified company but he is not a solid option.

10/1

8th

9

(2)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Redcar

Twilight Serenade

8st 12lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Soundly beaten on seasonal debut at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago and has now been unplaced all seven starts; needs to have taken significant benefit from that recent outing.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
By Sands Of Mali; 14,000gns yearling, £22,000 breeze-up 2yo; second foal; brother to French 5f/6f 2yo (including April debut) winner Hide The Evidence; dam 6f winner (RPR 78), half-sister to winners Maljaa (smart 5f/5.4f including 2yo), Ventura Mist (6f 2yo Listed) and Zouky (6f/7f including 2yo), out of 5f 2yo winner; speedy pedigree and he'll need watching in the betting.
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9th

5

(5)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Up The Agenda

9st 8lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Jack Morland

Three-time AW winner last winter, the most recent coming at Kempton in January off a 1lb higher mark than today's, and he took a step back in the right direction when fourth at Wolverhampton last time; has won over this trip and has claims.

8/1

4th

1

(1)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Up The Agenda

9st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Jack Morland

Progressive on the AW last winter, winning three times, latterly off tonight's mark; the return to Tapeta and drop back from 7f will help, with the visor experiment quickly binned, but he hasn't been in any form in three runs back from a break.

10/1

6th

5

(3)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

18:40 Yarmouth

Up The Agenda

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Jack Morland

Three of his four wins have been over 6f on the AW but the other came over this C&D (good to soft); latest effort at Southwell (6f, AW) can probably be excused having had a wide trip but others are still preferred; steps back up in trip in a first-time visor.

6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
6,000euros yearling; fourth foal; by Invincible Army and closely related to winners Midnight Fire (6f/7f; RPR 81) and Law Degree (7.4f/1m 2yo; 70); unraced dam closely related to 6f winners Furbelow (dam of 6f/6.5f Group 1 winner Advertise) and Adorn (dam of 6f 2yo Group 2 winner Saayerr); worth a market check on debut.
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6th

6

(2)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

17:31 Redcar

Bye Law

9st 1lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Won an Ayr maiden (6f, good) and a C&D novice (good to firm) last August; some fair runs in handicaps this season, but he's not easy to predict and was beaten a long way with cheekpieces added at York last time; stablemate of Bleep Test.

8/1

13th

14

(1)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:15 York

Bye Law

8st 8lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

Won Ayr maiden and Redcar novice last summer; 0-8 in handicaps but he's started to knock on the door from this reduced mark with a pair of third-place finishes this month; this is a better race but newly applied cheekpieces might eke out more.

25/1

Form: 72

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Took a good step forward from an underwhelming debut when second of 11 at Carlisle (6f, soft) one month ago, having again attracted market support; sets the standard on that run.
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10th

6

(2)

18th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Ripon

Jack Rabbit Slims

9st 8lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

13-race maiden who may be better at 5f but he's run some good races this year, including beaten just a nose at Beverley (5f, good to firm) two starts ago, and he might not be far away.

7/1

4th

2

(4)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:47 Beverley

Jack Rabbit Slims

9st 9lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Maiden after 12 starts but he has gone close in two C&D handicaps (good to firm) this year and to his credit that he nearly got back up three weeks ago, in this headgear combination; in the thick of it.

11/4

2nd

2

(4)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:27 Beverley

Jack Rabbit Slims

9st 8lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Only fourth in handicaps at Redcar and Carlisle on last two starts and needs something extra today if he's to get off the mark at the 12th attempt; however, he went close in a C&D seller (good to firm) last month and perhaps the return to Beverley will prompt a bigger performance.

5/1

Form: 04

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Looked a lot sharper on second start when fourth of nine at Wolverhampton (5f, AW; 5-1) last month despite meeting plenty of interference; now returned to 6f for turf debut and she's not ruled out.
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5

(3)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

17:04 Windsor

Cloudbuster

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Can lead; has form at both sprint trips but her win came in a 6f Chepstow maiden (good); had the widest draw to overcome when finishing last of nine on Lingfield AW in May and has more going for her in this lower grade back at 6f; first-time cheekpieces fitted.

25/1

9th

11

(12)

12th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

19:50 Lingfield (AW)

Cloudbuster

8st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Mainly consistent last year, including a win in a Chepstow maiden (6f, good), and her final effort can be forgiven on account of the draw; has to overcome a 230-day absence, though, and she has the outside stall.

12/1

7

(13)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Cloudbuster

8st 13lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Proving consistent and is better off with Carefree Dream on Bath nursery running last time; however, along with that rival she's going into unknown territory on first run beyond 6f.

33/1

Form: P03

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest form on last two starts, latterly when beaten nearly 9l in a Leicester seller (6f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; one for nurseries.
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3rd

2

(3)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Sunniva

9st 9lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Beaten in two sellers this summer but she ran creditably in a Pontefract novice two weeks ago; step back up to 7f can help and she is one to consider.

4/1

11

(3)

18th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:10 Pontefract

Sunniva

9st 0lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Modest form on last two starts, latterly when beaten nearly 9l in a Leicester seller (6f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; one for nurseries.

33/1

6

(2)

5th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:03 Leicester

Sunniva

8st 13lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Pulled up at halfway on debut (jockey felt something was amiss) but shaped with quite a bit more promise than bare result suggests when tenth of 13 in Chester seller (7f, good) three weeks ago, having raced wide throughout from stall 14; might be worth chancing.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £9.50
Straight Forecast £8.69
Trifecta £80.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Daydreama

RP RATINGS:

Jack Rabbit Slims

The Star:

Cloudbuster

D Express:

Showtown

NEWMARKET:

Demetrius

The Times:

Daydreama

Telegraph:

Daydreama

The Guardian:

Daydreama

Daily Mail:

Daydreama

Daily Record:

Daydreama

POSTDATA:

Jack Rabbit Slims

Daily Mirror:

Jack Rabbit Slims