September 25 / 15.53 Pontefract

15.53

Soft

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  • Prize money: £4860
  • 1m 0f 6y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Evs (Won)

  • Win: £1.50
  • Place: £1.02

Form: 5 BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
50,000gns yearling by Ghaiyyath; attracted good support but looked to need the experience when fifth of ten at Haydock (7f, good) three weeks ago; this longer trip should suit and she's the type to take a good step forward.
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4th

2

(1)

8th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:32 Leicester

Gaspacho

9st 10lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Improved markedly in three starts last autumn, culminating in a convincing success in a first-time tongue-tie (now removed) in a Newmarket nursery (1m1f, good to soft); 10lb higher and off 311 days, but she looked a nice prospect and the longer trip should suit; market informative.

2/1

5

(1)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

13:42 Newmarket

Gaspacho

9st 0lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Only fifth of ten when 11-10 at Haydock (7f, good) in September but she won a restricted maiden at Pontefract (1m, good to soft; at 1-2) three weeks later, always prominent and sticking on well for pressure; tongue tied this time; needs another step forward but looks sure to stay.

3/1

1st

5

(1)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

13:42 Newmarket

Gaspacho

9st 0lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Only fifth of ten when 11-10 at Haydock (7f, good) in September but she won a restricted maiden at Pontefract (1m, good to soft; at 1-2) three weeks later, always prominent and sticking on well for pressure; tongue tied this time; needs another step forward but looks sure to stay.

3/1

80/1

  • Place: £15.80

Form: —

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Gelded ahead of his debut and drifted out to 200-1 before finishing tailed off at Thirsk (1m, good) four weeks ago.
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10th

11

(18)

2nd Oct 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 Ascot

Norcross Brow

11st 2lb

J: Mr Henry Callan

T: Charlie Clover

Has improved since joining this yard in the spring and was recording a third win for connections when scoring at Haydock (7f, good) in August; two more placed efforts since and a must for the shortlist under Henry Callan.

7/1

3rd

7

(4)

10th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

14:35 Epsom

Norcross Brow

9st 8lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Charlie Clover

He has improved since joining this yard in the spring and was recording a third win for connections when scoring at Haydock (7f, good) one month ago; came up against another in-form rival when beaten 6l off this mark last time, but he likes to force the issue and this track might suit; can give it a good go.

5/1

2nd

4

(6)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Newmarket (July)

Norcross Brow

9st 12lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Charlie Clover

In cracking form since joining this yard and he was winning his third race from his last four starts when always in command at Haydock (7f, good) last Saturday; goes up another 5lb but he's progressing well.

11/4

8/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: —

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
40,000euros yearling by St Mark's Basilica; just 7-2 for his debut but it was an inauspicious start when tailed off at Kempton (1m, AW; Grindleton sixth, Karios also well behind) three weeks ago; will need to have learned a lot from that.
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7th

14

(4)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

14:02 Southwell (AW)

Just A Gambler

8st 12lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Johnston

Suited by AW and looks attractively handicapped, having gained his March win off 2lb higher, but appears more exposed than most of today's rivals; overall record is 1-10.

20/1

5th

10

(9)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

14:37 Wolverhampton (AW)

Just A Gambler

9st 0lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Charlie Johnston

Made a successful seasonal/handicap debut at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) in March, but his form has rather regressed since; 2lb lower than for the win, but others still preferred.

20/1

4th

5

(1)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

17:20 Hamilton

Just A Gambler

9st 1lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Charlie Johnston

Best form was on the AW in March (first two runs after being gelded) when winning at Chelmsford and finishing third in a Kempton handicap (both at 1m); has been disappointing back on turf including with cheekpieces and blinkers; no headgear here; plenty to prove.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 6

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
4,000gns foal; gelded ahead of his debut when 14-1 and sixth of 13 at Kempton (1m, AW; Karios and Just A Gambler well behind) three weeks ago; looked green and found trouble that day; likely capable of a good bit better.
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1st

13

(9)

13th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:17 Leicester

Grindleton

9st 4lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

0-9 but ran his best race last time when runner-up for the third occasion, at Pontefract (1m2f, good) last month; should not be far away.

8/1

2nd

12

(8)

17th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

17:08 Pontefract

Grindleton

9st 4lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

0-8 but he ran well for a long way when fourth of 11 at Ffos Las (1m2f, good to soft) last month; 1lb lower here and has each-way claims if he can build on that last run.

8/1

4th

5

(10)

28th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Ffos Las

Grindleton

9st 7lb

J: Ebrahim Nader

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Some sign of winning potential, for all that he was beaten 10l into second over 1m4f here last time; he's better than that.

5/1

Form: 09

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Very modest form in two starts and will be more at home once handicapping.
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13th

10

(10)

15th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:32 Wetherby

Howsham

9st 5lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Modest form so far, and now tried in a visor; plenty to prove.

50/1

7th

9

(2)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

20:40 Doncaster

Howsham

9st 1lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Michael & David Easterby

Well held in his four juvenile runs (6f-1m) and was tailed off at 80-1 on handicap debut at York (1m4f, good) last month; cheekpieces are now added and he needs a transformation back in trip.

33/1

14th

15

(13)

14th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:15 York

Howsham

8st 10lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Had four races as 2yo, showing easily best form when triple-figure odds over 1m at Pontefract (good to soft) and York (good) on last two starts; straight up to 1m4f (dam 1m4f winner) for this handicap/seasonal debut under 7lb claimer and he's one to keep an eye on.

22/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Gelded son of Territories; fourth foal; dam placed 1m4f (RPR 49), closely related to French 1m4f winner Hurricane Steel, half-sister to French winners Jimmy Two Times (1m Group 2) and La Samana (5f 2yo Listed), out of 1m 2yo winner; yard had another successful newcomer this month and he's of interest on debut in a winnable event.
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4th

7

(3)

28th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

17:13 Hamilton

African Gib

9st 4lb

J: Jack Dace

T: David Menuisier

Six-race maiden who has shown reasonably encouraging signs the last twice, fourth of 13 at Windsor (11.5f, soft) latest occasion; sole runner on the card for his Sussex-based yard; on a reduced mark and Jack Dace takes off a bonus 5lb; one to consider, with improvement still possible.

10/1

4th

5

(13)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

African Gib

9st 8lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: David Menuisier

Improved from his handicap debut here (1m2f) when beaten 3l for sixth of 12 at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) one month ago; could have a say back on turf.

12/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
20,000gns foal by Cracksman; first foal; dam placed 6f/8.6f AW (RPR 62), half-sister to winners Euphoric (Group-placed 1m 2yo) and Blue Boat (1m 2yo), out of useful 1m2f winning half-sister to winners Fantasia (7f-9.5f Group 3) and Pink Symphony (1m4f Group 3); yard's newcomers usually pick up for a run but that's an interesting pedigree and this isn't a deep novice.
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4th

1

(3)

3rd Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Charlotte Corday

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ed Walker

Off the mark in a nursery over C&D in November and ran well to finish third of six behind Fille Imbassee at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack) next time, but latest effort over 9.5f here was a step backwards; needs a resurgence.

6/1

6th

5

(4)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Charlotte Corday

9st 4lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Ed Walker

Never far away when winning over 8.6f here in November (4lb worse off now with runner-up Phantom Watch); good third of six off this mark at Lingfield four weeks ago; apprentice takes off a handy 7lb and she should make another bold bid.

6/1

3rd

2

(5)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

12:55 Redcar

Charlotte Corday

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ed Walker

Heavy ground was a feasible excuse last time and she had previously finished a close third on good to soft at Leicester (1m); could easily be a factor off this mark.

5/2

Form: 7

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
38,000euros breeze-up 2yo; 40-1 when outpaced in seventh on debut at Haydock (1m, good) three weeks ago; not far away on RPRs and can likely do better.
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2nd

4

(3)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

13:31 Wolverhampton (AW)

Forever Perfect

9st 9lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: Rebecca Menzies

C&D winner in April but she's finished down the field in her last five runs and was behind Arlecchino's Rex here 11 days ago; now only 1lb higher than for her win but she needs to rediscover her spark.

8/1

5th

9

(3)

21st Sep 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Forever Perfect

9st 1lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Won over C&D in April but she's been out of sorts in last four runs and failed to beat a rival at Redcar last time; now only 1lb higher than for her win but she needs a major revival with cheekpieces added.

25/1

9th

10

(8)

9th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

15:21 Redcar

Forever Perfect

8st 12lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

1m4f winner on the AW back in the spring but pretty much tailed off in her last three races.

20/1

16/1

Form: —

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Fairly weak 16-1 shot when beating only Just A Gambler home at Kempton (1m, AW; Grindleton sixth) three weeks ago; will need to have come on plenty for that.
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1st

9

(11)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 6

15:22 Yarmouth

Karios

9st 0lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Matt Crawley

Left James Ferguson for 1,600gns after showing precious little in four 1m races last autumn (maidens/novices); handicapped accordingly if nothing else; has been gelded.

25/1

9

(9)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

16:50 Southwell (AW)

Karios

9st 5lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: James Ferguson

Has shown nothing in three starts over 1m on turf/Polytrack; needs a huge amount of improvement.

50/1

10th

3

(3)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:15 Brighton

Karios

9st 7lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: James Ferguson

Beat a total of one rival in 1m novices at Kempton (AW) and Pontefract (good to soft) last month.

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £69.90
Straight Forecast £136.69
Trifecta £536.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Gaspacho

POSTDATA:

Gaspacho

NEWMARKET:

Gaspacho

The Times:

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Telegraph:

Gaspacho

The Guardian:

Gaspacho

Daily Mail:

Gaspacho

D Express:

Gaspacho

Daily Mirror:

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The Sun:

Gaspacho

The Star:

Gaspacho

Daily Record:

Gaspacho