September 18 / 14.22 Pontefract

14.22

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  • Prize money: £4320
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 1

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
£32,000 yearling, 48,000euros 2yo breeze-up; 14-1 and green in the early stages but he came through late to make a winning debut at Ripon (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago; had to be switched out wide that day and the third was a ready winner next time; 6f promises to suit and he's much respected under a penalty, despite the widest stall.
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2nd

3

(5)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Ripon

Kind Touch

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Debut course winner (5f maiden) as a juvenile; gelded over the winter and hasn't done badly (374) since introduced to handicapping; didn't appear to be at home on the track when beaten favourite (fourth) at Chester latest; the handicapper is slowly relenting.

5/1

4th

4

(3)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

16:24 Chester

Kind Touch

9st 6lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Has acquitted himself well in all four starts, winning over 5f on Ripon debut as 2yo, but most significantly when keeping on well against smart sprinting rivals at York (6f, good) four weeks ago; in the thick of it at this easier level for yard that has won two of the last eight runnings.

7/2

7th

22

(18)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 York

Kind Touch

8st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

His two 2yo starts yielded a win at Ripon (5f, good to firm) and close second at Pontefract (6f, good to soft), and he returned with a respectable third on handicap debut at Musselburgh (5f, good); in a hot contest today and improvement is necessary, but that can't be ruled out.

25/1

8/1

Form: 7

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
82,000gns yearling; 40-1 and he showed pace before being hampered and weakening in a York maiden (7f, good) 11 days ago; ought to be capable of better and this drop in trip could be the right move.
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4th

4

(7)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

19:00 Beverley

Fozzie

9st 7lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Belied 66-1 odds and showed fairly useful form when second on seasonal debut at Thirsk (7f, good) in April but was below that level when making the frame on next two outings, particularly so when well-held third of four at Pontefract (1m2f, good; raced too freely) a fortnight ago; this drop back in trip looks the right move but he still has a point to prove.

11/2

3rd

2

(4)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 3

14:48 Pontefract

Fozzie

9st 3lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Has shown improvement with a couple of second-place finishes this term since being gelded, latest at Redcar (1m, good); one of the form contenders but pedigree raises a stamina doubt upped further in trip.

7/2

20/1

Form: 59

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Some promise, despite hanging badly right, when fifth of nine at Musselburgh (7f; 15-2) on debut at the start of last month; unfortunately that trait got the better of him again when last of nine, beaten 17l, at Ayr (6f, also good) eight days later; open to plenty of improvement if that quirk has been ironed out.
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14th

2

(3)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

20:20 Redcar

Kwidsin

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Grant Tuer

Has yet to build on last summer's 7f Musselburgh debut but it's possible his 7f Southwell handicap debut and reappearance six weeks ago was needed; reverts to sprinting now.

20/1

10th

3

(7)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:07 Southwell (AW)

Kwidsin

9st 9lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Some promise, despite hanging badly right, when fifth of nine at Musselburgh (7f; 15-2) on debut in August; unfortunately that trait got the better of him again when last at Ayr (6f, also good) eight days later and he was never going when 80-1 and beaten 20l at Pontefract (good to soft) the following month; switches to AW for this seasonal/handicap debut; market may guide.

20/1

3

(3)

18th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:22 Pontefract

Kwidsin

9st 4lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Grant Tuer

Some promise, despite hanging badly right, when fifth of nine at Musselburgh (7f; 15-2) on debut at the start of last month; unfortunately that trait got the better of him again when last of nine, beaten 17l, at Ayr (6f, also good) eight days later; open to plenty of improvement if that quirk has been ironed out.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
By upwardly mobile sire Hello Youmzain; 20,000euros yearling, 130,000euros breeze-up purchase in May; tenth foal; half-brother to four winners including Darinja (French 6f), Djamba (French 1m) and Djannabi (French 1m); dam French 7.5f/1m winner (including AW; RPR 98), half-sister to top miler Darjina; yard can strike with a newcomer and he needs monitoring closely in the market.
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4

(1)

18th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:22 Pontefract

Master Of Shanghai

9st 4lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: John & Sean Quinn

By upwardly mobile sire Hello Youmzain; 20,000euros yearling, 130,000euros breeze-up purchase in May; tenth foal; half-brother to four winners including Darinja (French 6f), Djamba (French 1m) and Djannabi (French 1m); dam French 7.5f/1m winner (including AW; RPR 98), half-sister to top miler Darjina; yard can strike with a newcomer and he needs monitoring closely in the market.

5/1

Form: 87

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Stepped forward on his second start but it was still modest form when beaten 11l at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) last month; will be of more interest once handicapped.
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5

(4)

18th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:22 Pontefract

Pierre Le Picard

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Michael Dods

Stepped forward on his second start but it was still modest form when beaten 11l at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) last month; will be of more interest once handicapped.

50/1

9

(13)

15th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:02 Thirsk

Pierre Le Picard

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Dods

Out of a fairly useful 7f performer but was towards rear throughout on recent debut at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) and has wide draw here.

66/1

6

(8)

6th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:00 Pontefract

Pierre Le Picard

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

£30,000 yearling by Harry Angel; third foal; half-brother to 6f winner Cuban Melody (RPR 78); dam 6f/7f winner (including 2yo; 88), half-sister to 8.6f-1m4f winner Dubai Bounty (dam of smart sprinter Kachy) out of Group-placed 5f 2yo winner; needs a second look but probably one for later on.

10/1

Form: 5

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
£10,000 yearling; 100-1 but it was an encouraging start when fifth of 13 at Newcastle (5f, AW), when shaping like 6f would suit ten days ago; not a lot went right that day either so the potential is there to do better.
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3rd

4

(3)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Beverley

Qila

9st 5lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Unexposed maiden; underwent wind surgery prior to last week's good third at Thirsk (5f, good; tongue tied first time); today's stiffer test will suit and he should have a bigger run in him soon.

15/2

3rd

5

(2)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Thirsk

Qila

9st 4lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Unexposed 3yo who showed clear promise in novice events but he was beaten 14l on his handicap debut at Carlisle (5f, good to soft) in June; had wind surgery since but he needs to bounce back with tongue-tie added after a short break.

9/1

Form: 85

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Only 4-1 for his debut but finished last at Beverley (soft) in July; bit better when tongue tied and fifth of eight at Ripon (also 5f, good to firm) three weeks ago but that form still needs marked improvement.
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9

(5)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:00 Bath

Rogue Rebellion

8st 12lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ronald Harris

3yo with just one win from his 15 starts and he was held at Chepstow last time; however, he was in good form previously and was beaten just under 1l when fourth in a C&D classified (firm) two starts ago; could bounce back and be in the mix.

5/1

5th

5

(5)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

15:51 Chepstow

Rogue Rebellion

9st 2lb

J: William Carver

T: Ronald Harris

Still a maiden on turf but is in a consistent vein of form, close fourth at Bath (5.7f) kept to classified level last time; gained his AW handicap success off current mark; solid chance.

9/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
110,000euros breeze-up buy in May; by leading first-season sire Starman; second foal; dam 5f 2yo winner (RPR 93), half-sister to winners Kingsgate Choice (smart 5f/6f) and Rio Deva (5f/6f), out of 5f-6.5f winner; dam went in at the first time of asking; heed the market signals on debut.
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8th

10

(17)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Thirsk

Starmade

9st 8lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Ed Dunlop

Doubled his tally at Newcastle (6f) in May and posted a very good fifth in Palace Of Holyroodhouse at Royal Ascot (5f) after; not at his best when tenth at Newmarket (6f) last time but freshened up since and no surprise to see him get back on track.

10/1

10th

11

(3)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket (July)

Starmade

8st 10lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Ed Dunlop

2-2 on the AW, at 5f and 6f; his first turf handicap run, at Bath in April, was nothing to get excited about but he showed he belonged at this level when a never-nearer fifth of 27 at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) in June; a big run back at 6f could be on the way.

11/1

5th

27

(30)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Starmade

8st 7lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Ed Dunlop

Placed in his three turf runs but his wins have come on the two occasions he has tackled the Tapeta at Newcastle; smooth win over 6f seven weeks ago but he is in much deeper today.

25/1

Form: 7

Last run: 54 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
£5,000 yearling; 80-1 and did plenty wrong but beaten only about 3l on her introduction at Windsor (6f, good) in July; that form's taken quite a few knocks but she's not ruled out.
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3rd

5

(5)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

17:01 Lingfield (AW)

Sea Her Excel

9st 8lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Lightly raced filly whose front-running effort petered out at Windsor two starts ago but she made all either side of that at Wetherby (extended 5f) and Ayr (5f); has a new challenge in only her second AW start (fair effort at Newcastle as a 2yo) but she may yet do better.

3/1

1st

3

(4)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Ayr

Sea Her Excel

9st 8lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Made all to win a 5.5f handicap at Wetherby last month; unable to build on it at Windsor 11 days later but she still has low mileage.

6/1

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Starmade

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