July 27 / 16.55 Pontefract

16.55

Good

Good Luck To The Lionesses Handicap

  • Prize money: £3402.1
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Good Luck To The Lionesses Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 224642 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
On a two-year losing spell but posted a solid effort (behind subsequent winner) at Hamilton most recently; strong contender on that form.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(5)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

16:35 Hamilton

Rain Cap

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

Won this race in 2022 and finished runner-up in two of three subsequent runnings; looked to be running into form again when fourth of eight at Catterick (7f, good to firm) 24 days ago and a very good run is likely.

11/2

4th

6

(8)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Catterick

Rain Cap

9st 6lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

Four of his seven wins have been here, three over 6f and the other at this trip; should come on for his run at Carlisle a week ago (6f, good) when returning from a 70-day break; can go well.

9/1

7th

4

(6)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

14:10 Carlisle

Rain Cap

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: John David Riches

Long in the tooth now and does not have much margin for error off current mark, but was placed twice on Tapeta at Wolverhampton (6f) this spring and will be suited by today's return to turf (has gained all eight wins on grass).

6/1

14/1

  • Place: £5.30

Form: 971504 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Won classified event at Nottingham in June; inconsistent otherwise this year, mostly in handicaps; others preferred.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

(1)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:23 Beverley

Golden Prosperity

9st 3lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

3lb lower than when winning at Catterick in April (5f, good); mainly disappointing since, although was only 2l behind Barmyblade (5lb worse off) when third at Thirsk last time (6f, good to firm); well drawn and a possible.

6/1

3rd

9

(16)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:40 Thirsk

Golden Prosperity

9st 5lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

C&D winner last summer; landed a 5f handicap at Catterick off a 2lb higher mark in April but he hasn't come close to replicating it in six runs since; capable if breaking on terms but he carries some risk.

16/1

4th

3

(4)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

Golden Prosperity

9st 4lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Scored at Catterick (5f) in April; below form since until hinting at a revival with fifth of nine in 5.5f Wetherby handicap one week ago, despite being very slowly away; this C&D winner needs considering.

15/2

9/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 2296-4

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
4yo maiden; ran encouragingly at Thirsk (7f) on stable/seasonal debut, while shaping as if this drop to 6f is worth exploring; possibilities.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(9)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:00 Catterick

Filey Beach

9st 8lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Ruth Carr

Won two in a row over C&D (good) in May, taking record here to 3-4; beaten favourite in AW classified since but he may well be superior on turf; high on the list returned to grass.

7/4

3rd

4

(6)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Filey Beach

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Bids for a hat-trick after winning two handicaps at Catterick (7f, good) last month; respected if able to transfer that form back to the AW (0-6).

5/4

1st

6

(2)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:50 Catterick

Filey Beach

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

3-23; did too much too soon at Musselburgh (7f; fourth, 6-4 favourite; third has won since) on penultimate start; made amends over C&D ten days ago, beating Crocodile Power (runs in the 3.10pm) by over 2l; that was an apprentices' handicap so he escapes a penalty (is due a 5lb rise); key player.

9/4

Form: -37781

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
All wins over 5f, including at Catterick latest start; the return to 6f is a reason to take her on (unconvincing record at this distance).
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

11

(9)

18th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Ripon

Lady Bouquet

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

In good form in the main this year, twice running well at Pontefract (5f/6f, good) last month before respectable fourth of seven at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) on Thursday; possible player.

12/1

4th

4

(2)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

16:35 Hamilton

Lady Bouquet

9st 4lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Philip Kirby

All three turf wins at 5f, including on this course, but she has won over this trip on the AW and ran well enough over 6f at Pontefract (good) recently to expect her to be on the premises.

9/2

3rd

7

(3)

29th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Pontefract

Lady Bouquet

9st 3lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Philip Kirby

Has made the frame twice since dropped back to 5f, both times shaping as if this return to 6f is likely to suit; indeed, she gained most recent win over this trip; close fourth at Pontefract latest; in the mix.

5/1

12/1

Form: 5506

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Something to find on form but has raced only four times and is bred to do better, being related to a few winners for his yard.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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15th

14

(10)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

13:20 Doncaster

Canaria Sun

8st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

Some creditable efforts in handicaps including when third at Redcar (6f, good) last month, but his form nosedived at Ayr two weeks ago and he's now 0-10.

33/1

10th

8

(9)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:12 Ayr

Canaria Sun

8st 10lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Still seeking his first win (0-9); one of two to race on the far side when third at Redcar (6f, good; 5-1) a fortnight ago; should find a winning opportunity eventually but there are at least a couple of others who make more appeal here.

8/1

3rd

8

(2)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:15 Redcar

Canaria Sun

9st 1lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

From a family the stable has enjoyed success with and he ran on to take a never-dangerous fourth (of 17) on his Thirsk return 19 days ago; has time to do better but he didn't look overly enthusiastic at Thirsk.

4/1

7/2

Form: 367251

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Off the mark in Leicester event (7f) ten days ago, taking well to first-time cheekpieces (retained); has 6f form and warrants respect.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8

(10)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Desert Beauty

9st 3lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Dylan Cunha

Suited by 7f on turf, winning at Leicester in July and running some good races in defeat since; unexposed on the AW, having raced in only one handicap on sand, but she needs plenty more than when well held at Chelmsford in September now back on Tapeta.

14/1

8

(10)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Desert Beauty

9st 3lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Dylan Cunha

Suited by 7f on turf, winning at Leicester in July and running some good races in defeat since; unexposed on the AW, having raced in only one handicap on sand, but she needs plenty more than when well held at Chelmsford in September now back on Tapeta.

14/1

7/2

Form: 096662 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Has a poor strike-rate but went close at Ripon last weekend and holds a fighting chance in this grade; gained sole handicap win off 5lb higher.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(6)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Newcastle (AW)

Gis A Sub

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

On a losing run but he wasn't best drawn when seventh of 11 in 6f Pontefract handicap 43 days ago; he needs considering off a handy-looking mark.

11/2

7th

1

(13)

27th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Pontefract

Gis A Sub

9st 11lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Has a poor strike-rate but went close at Ripon last weekend and holds a fighting chance in this grade; gained sole handicap win off 5lb higher.

7/2

2nd

6

(3)

19th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:38 Ripon

Gis A Sub

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Runner-up in the Group 2 Gimcrack Stakes as a 2yo; nothing like so good now but that wasn't a barrier to success in the corresponding event 12 months ago; 7lb lower this time around and he didn't run badly at Thirsk 17 days ago; headgear left off today.

7/1

12/1

Form: 654037

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
19-race maiden whose chance of winning partly depends on how well he has responded to change of scenery; makes debut for new stable.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

8

(1)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Beverley

Bibendum

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Bounced back to form at Leicester (5f, good to firm) but beat only two rivals and has gone back up 5lb for that win; returns to a deeper field, albeit has landed the plum draw.

11/2

1st

4

(2)

25th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:45 Leicester

Bibendum

8st 10lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Julie Camacho

Scored off today's mark over 5f on Tapeta in November and is also suited by fast turf but returned from four-month break with disappointing 6f run 19 days ago and needs to have taken significant benefit from that outing.

10/1

20/1

Form: -00404 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 3lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Needs to improve on his 2025 efforts; however, won this race (off 4lb higher) last year and has a good chance if back to that form.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

5

(8)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:53 Newcastle (AW)

Flavius Titus

9st 9lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: Danny Brooke

Dead-heated for first in this race 12 months ago; he's one to keep an eye on in the betting and his chance is not dismissed, but this 10yo has struggled in the main this season.

12/1

9th

9

(11)

27th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Pontefract

Flavius Titus

9st 3lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Danny Brooke

Needs to improve on his 2025 efforts; however, won this race (off 4lb higher) last year and has a good chance if back to that form.

20/1

4th

11

(2)

19th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:38 Ripon

Flavius Titus

8st 12lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Danny Brooke

Chased home Gis A Sub in the corresponding race 12 months ago; not really got going in 2025 and others appeal more for win purposes.

25/1

Form: 768-0

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Four-race maiden who has weak claims on form; chance depends on how well he responds to first-time headgear.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

10

(6)

27th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Pontefract

Sporting Life

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Four-race maiden who has weak claims on form; chance depends on how well he responds to first-time headgear.

25/1

13

(3)

10th Jul 2025

Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

14:10 Carlisle

Sporting Life

8st 11lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: John & Sean Quinn

Backward steps since doing well in the circumstances (not clear run) on 5f Beverley debut last July; tough to know exactly what to expect now gelded, and having undergone wind surgery, since last appearance 342 days ago; handicap debut.

28/1

8th

3

(1)

2nd Aug 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:20 Newcastle (AW)

Sporting Life

9st 7lb

J: Gianluca Sanna

T: John & Sean Quinn

Down the field in two turf starts last month (5f/6f, both good ground); switch to AW needs to spark significant improvement.

25/1

Form: 788466

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
3yo maiden who looks far from solid on form; opposed.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

12

(10)

27th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Pontefract

Sharp Call

9st 1lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

3yo maiden who looks far from solid on form; opposed.

50/1

6th

7

(7)

7th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Ripon

Sharp Call

8st 12lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Dropping down the weights but this eight-race maiden hasn't been shaping of late as though she's about to post her first win.

20/1

6th

8

(12)

18th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Ripon

Sharp Call

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Seven-race maiden; failed to see her race out when weakening into fourth at Chelmsford (7f AW) latest; drops a further 3lb, and is claimer ridden, but it's difficult to know exactly how she'll fare on first go over 5f.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £104.30
Straight Forecast £115.99
Tricast £370.01
Trifecta £431.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Desert Beauty

RP RATINGS:

Filey Beach

POSTDATA:

Gis A Sub

Daily Mirror:

Rain Cap

NEWMARKET:

Desert Beauty

The Times:

Desert Beauty

Telegraph:

Desert Beauty

The Star:

Desert Beauty

D Express:

Filey Beach

The Sun:

Gis A Sub

Daily Record:

Rain Cap