April 07 / 13.57 Pontefract

13.57

Good To Soft

Every Raceday Is Autism Friendly At Pontefract Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5400
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Every Raceday Is Autism Friendly At Pontefract Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 23- BF

Last run: 150 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Both starts over 6f last autumn, finishing 1l second on good going at York then only 6l third (beaten favourite) on heavy at Doncaster; leading player on the debut form and looks open to progress back on forecast faster ground.
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5th

2

(5)

27th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 4

15:30 Carlisle

Invincible Boy

9st 5lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Reappeared with a convincing win at Pontefract (6f, good to soft) in April but he hasn't managed to add to that initial success in two subsequent York handicaps; it's still fairly early days and maybe this stiffer track will suit.

14/1

7th

1

(1)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:52 York

Invincible Boy

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Scored with authority on his return in Pontefract novice (6f, good to soft) in April; never on the pace when well-beaten eighth of 14 in 6f handicap here 12 weeks later but it's possible he'll benefit from this step up to 7f and remains unexposed after four starts; going than firmer than good would be a first.

14/1

8th

5

(14)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:15 York

Invincible Boy

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Very promising debut when 50-1 second in C&D novice (good) in October and heavy ground was a plausible excuse when he underwhelmed next time; scored with authority on his return in Pontefract novice (6f, good to soft) nearly twelve weeks ago; not seen since but this opening mark looks fair and he's much respected.

6/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 8223-

Last run: 197 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Gelded after debut then posted consistent efforts over 6f at Pontefract (once) and Hamilton (twice); solid contender and again has place claims, assuming he returns from layoff in similar form.
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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: 3-

Last run: 172 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Rallying third of eight, faring best of the newcomers, at Redcar (6f, good) in sole 2yo start; similar type to King's Road Dandy and improvement looks possible.
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3rd

8

(10)

1st Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:48 Ripon

Milford Grange

9st 5lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Runner-up three times in early summer and got back on track with fourth of 12 in 7f Ayr handicap 24 days ago; that form has been franked so he's very much one to consider.

8/1

4th

10

(4)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

20:00 Ayr

Milford Grange

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Capable of better than he's shown on his last two starts at York, unsuccessfully tried over 1m then visored (left off today) in a higher grade; has possibilities on his close second to Circle Of Trust over C&D (soft) in June, albeit the latter pulled out extra when challenged; not ruled out.

6/1

8th

11

(8)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:52 York

Milford Grange

8st 12lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Shaped well when runner-up on three successive starts (6f/7f, good to soft/soft) but never better than midfield when faced with a firmer surface over 1m here 15 days ago; quickly drops back in trip with a visor also added.

16/1

100/1

Form: 0-8

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Down the field in a couple of 6f events (turf/AW); likely to be more interesting in handicaps shortly.
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11

(11)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

14:15 Newcastle (AW)

Go Teejay

9st 0lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Craig Lidster

Yet to show much form of note in seven outings, sixth of ten in 1m Southwell handicap last month; needs this step up in trip to spark progress.

20/1

6th

9

(1)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:04 Southwell (AW)

Go Teejay

9st 0lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Craig Lidster

Beaten about 2l when sixth of nine on his handicap debut at Doncaster (7f, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) but he's been well beaten in both starts since; steps up to 1m with much better needed.

20/1

9th

11

(3)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Go Teejay

9st 2lb

J: Sam James

T: Craig Lidster

Not beaten far when sixth of nine on handicap debut at Doncaster (7f, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) in May but came last of ten on latest turf start; others have much stronger claims.

25/1

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3 yo Gelding

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100/1

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Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

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3 yo Gelding

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3 yo Gelding

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W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

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Form: 6

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

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Non-runners

Kings Road Dandy, Spaceman

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Payout
Exacta £6.10
Straight Forecast £6.22
Trifecta £54.40

Selections

The Times:

Spaceman

SPOTLIGHT:

Invincible Boy

D Express:

King's Road Dandy

Daily Record:

Showtown

TOPSPEED:

Invincible Boy

POSTDATA:

Invincible Boy

Telegraph:

Spaceman

The Guardian:

Spaceman

Daily Mail:

Spaceman

Daily Mirror:

Spaceman

The Sun:

Spaceman

The Star:

Spaceman