August 17 / 14.42 Pontefract

14.42

Good

Trevor Woods Memorial EBF Maiden Stakes (For horses which have never run) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £6480
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 4 runners
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Trevor Woods Memorial EBF Maiden Stakes (For horses which have never run) (GBB Race)

Runners: 4 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
45,000euros foal, 95,000euros yearling; by Space Blues; ninth foal; closely related to 7f AW 2yo winner Jacinth (RPR 84), half-brother to five winners notably Ekhtiyaar (including 2yo; 116) and New Providence (5f/6f including 2yo/Group 3); trainer enjoying a good season with his 2yos; respected.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

8

(1)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 5y

Class 3

17:15 Pontefract

Mr Seagull

8st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Hugo Palmer

Yet to pose a serious threat this season and unproven at the trip, but he kept on well for fifth in a hot race at Ascot (1m, good to firm) two starts ago, and he didn't run badly in a big-field 3yo handicap at Glorious Goodwood (1m, good to firm) last time; not ruled out in first-time visor.

16/1

14th

20

(12)

30th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Goodwood

Mr Seagull

8st 10lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

He's yet to pose a serious threat this season but has run some respectable races, as when keeping on from the rear for fifth at Ascot (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago; edging down the weights and this big-field scenario and expected strong pace could see him to good effect; interesting.

50/1

5th

10

(11)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 3

15:10 Ascot

Mr Seagull

8st 12lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Hugo Palmer

His narrow debut success in August hasn't been added to in six subsequent starts, including in three handicaps this term, latterly at 10.5f; drops in trip from a reduced mark but others have more compelling claims.

20/1

2nd
1 (2)
Delinquent

6/5

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; dam 9.4f/1m5f winner (including Listed), from talented family; represents powerful 2yo trainer who is in excellent form and this Mehmas colt could play a leading role.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

16

(3)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 3

13:55 York

Delinquent

8st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: K R Burke

In-form 3yo who is 2-6 since handicapping; fitted with cheekpieces in last two starts, winning at Hamilton then creditable fifth in notable event at Carlisle, both over 1m; likely player off bottom weight in the retained headgear.

8/1

5th

16

(4)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 2

15:45 Carlisle

Delinquent

8st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: K R Burke

Won 1m handicaps at Southwell (AW) in April and Hamilton (good; 6lb higher today) 15 days ago; that's two wins from eight starts and he should be a lot more exposed than most of today's rivals, but he was firmly in charge in first-time cheekpieces on that latest outing.

18/1

1st

6

(8)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

20:25 Hamilton

Delinquent

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Landed 1m Southwell handicap in April; only sixth under an aggressive ride at Haydock (1m) six days ago but no surprise to see him bounce back with cheekpieces added.

10/1

OUR TIP

11/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam placed 5f/6f 2yo (RPR 67), half-sister to 6f Group 3 winner Perfect News, out of 6f 2yo Group 2 winner Besharah; connections won this with a newcomer (favourite) 12 months ago and this Iffraaj colt is one to be interested in, especially if strong in the betting.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

10

(5)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:35 Southwell (AW)

Great Success

9st 3lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Regressive nine-race maiden who struggled over C&D (40-1) on his recent stable debut; blinkers are now added and he has a lot to prove.

20/1

11th

13

(13)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Great Success

9st 2lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Scott Dixon

Left the Faheys for 3,500gns as an eight-race maiden; needs to halt the slide in his form.

50/1

5th

5

(5)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Leicester

Great Success

9st 4lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Not progressing but he has been more competitive off his reduced mark on his last two starts; others still bring more compelling claims.

10/1

4th
4 (1)
Dalamara

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth foal; Ulysses half-sister to winners On The River (prolific 7f-8.4f including 2yo; RPR 91), Beaujolais Nouveau (5f 2yo; 82) and Purple Martini (6f/7f; 69); dam 1m/1m1f winner (77); she may be one for later on.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

(3)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

14:15 Newcastle (AW)

Dalamara

10st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Back to winning ways in first-time cheekpieces in 1m1f handicap at Musselburgh eight days ago; this course winner can go very well again under a 6lb penalty with headgear retained.

7/4

1st

7

(4)

25th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

15:15 Musselburgh

Dalamara

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Kept on for a respectable fourth of eight at Redcar (1m, good to firm) recently when back from a 51-day break; she's dropped back down to her winning mark and might not be far away in first-time cheekpieces.

12/1

4th

3

(5)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

14:37 Redcar

Dalamara

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ben Haslam

Won on nursery debut at Newcastle (1m, AW) in December and returned from break with two pretty good turf runs in the spring (both 1m); below that form twice since (1m2f/1m4f) but may benefit from this drop back in trip.

7/1

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Payout
Exacta £4.50
Straight Forecast £4.49
Trifecta £6.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Mr Seagull

POSTDATA:

Delinquent

Telegraph:

Delinquent

Daily Mirror:

Delinquent

The Star:

Delinquent

The Times:

Mr Seagull

D Express:

Mr Seagull

The Sun:

Mr Seagull

Daily Record:

Mr Seagull