April 07 / 15.27 Pontefract

15.27

Good To Soft

Racing TV Sky Channel 424 Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £4320
  • 1m 0f 6y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Racing TV Sky Channel 424 Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.00
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 58717- D

Last run: 133 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Record of 2-21 for Richard Fahey; successful in most recent turf attempt but the market may prove best guide on stable debut; tongue-tie added; still in same ownership.
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4th

6

(1)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

15:23 Pontefract

Sailthisshipalone

9st 2lb

J: George Wood

T: Ivan Furtado

Soft-ground win for Richard Fahey last November (1m); tongue tied for the first time when making a winning stable debut over C&D three weeks ago (good to soft); 3lb higher in a better race and going without cheekpieces today; handles good ground but perhaps wouldn't want it any faster.

7/2

1st

1

(8)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

15:27 Pontefract

Sailthisshipalone

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Ivan Furtado

Record of 2-21 for Richard Fahey; successful in most recent turf attempt but the market may prove best guide on stable debut; tongue-tie added; still in same ownership.

12/1

7

(5)

13th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

16:35 Chester

Sailthisshipalone

9st 6lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard Fahey

Yet to win a handicap, and apart from a close third in the Carlisle Bell (1m, soft) in June he's been a bit disappointing this term; cheekpieces are now added and he needs to get back near his best.

16/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 76624- D

Last run: 201 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Seasonal debutant who could be ready to roll, having commenced last term with form figures of 4211; close second off current mark on penultimate outing; not dismissed.
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2nd

6

(6)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 4

15:45 Musselburgh

Swift Salian

9st 10lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Won two in a row last May/June (8.3f/1m1f, good/soft) and beaten just a head on this month's reappearance at Pontefract (1m, good to soft); this front-runner has a progressive profile and is one to consider today.

6/1

2nd

3

(3)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

15:27 Pontefract

Swift Salian

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David & Nicola Barron

Seasonal debutant who could be ready to roll, having commenced last term with form figures of 4211; close second off current mark on penultimate outing; not dismissed.

7/1

7

(1)

18th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

17:32 Pontefract

Swift Salian

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Front-runner who won at Hamilton (1m, good) in May and Carlisle (1m1f, soft) in June; not matched that since but has been building back up and was beaten just a neck at Beverley (8.5f, good to firm) last time; well drawn to attack.

5/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 9-3453

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Has spent most of his career as a sprinter; ran respectably over 7f on AW last time but doesn't leave the impression he's crying out for this further step up in distance.
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4th

2

(4)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:42 Lingfield

Mission Command

9st 10lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Jennie Candlish

Has been running over further of late, looking to have no problem with 1m last month; pulled hard when below par last time and there are risks involved now first-time visored (has worn cheekpieces twice) dropped back to sprinting.

6/1

10th

5

(7)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:12 Thirsk

Mission Command

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jennie Candlish

Both wins over 5f as a 2yo; has run some good races over 7f this spring, on AW and turf, and he kept on well enough when upped to 1m at Pontefract in April to make him worth another go at this trip; not ruled out.

6/1

3rd

5

(1)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 5

15:50 Musselburgh

Mission Command

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jennie Candlish

It's now 15 starts since his last success but he comes here in good nick, finishing third on turf at Pontefract (1m, good to soft) and Leicester (7f, good) in recent weeks.

6/1

4th
7 (5)
Latin

7/2

Form: 464913 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Successful five times (1m-1m2f) on AW since December and ran well at Southwell (1m3f) last week; likely player, provided the form is transferred back to turf; 1-14 in this sphere.
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4th

3

22nd Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:30 Ludlow

Latin

11st 2lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

Six-time Flat winner including five on AW (1m-1m2f) since December; unexposed over hurdles and was fair fourth of 13 back in this sphere at Hereford (2m, good; 12-1) last week; should have more to offer as a jumper but this looks a tough task against Un Sens A La Vie.

14/1

4th

7

16th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

17:30 Hereford

Latin

11st 4lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

Had one run over hurdles, finishing tailed off in a maiden in late 2024; multiple Flat winner since December and wasn't beaten far at Pontefract last week (1m; stays 1m4f); should run well if jumping stands the test.

5/1

4th

7

(5)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

15:27 Pontefract

Latin

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

Successful five times (1m-1m2f) on AW since December and ran well at Southwell (1m3f) last week; likely player, provided the form is transferred back to turf; 1-14 in this sphere.

7/2

20/1

Form: 4870-0 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Successful the last two times he raced at Pontefract (1m, soft; 1m2f, good) and could go well off a workable mark back here with Doncaster reappearance under his belt.
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6th

7

(2)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

16:48 Pontefract

Distinction

9st 2lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: John Mackie

Kept to a track that suits as his form at Pontefract features wins in 2024/2025 and a resurgent effort (close third) in latest start; faces some unexposed types among his younger rivals but holds a solid chance.

5/1

3rd

10

(9)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

20:52 Pontefract

Distinction

8st 9lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: John Mackie

Conditions no problem and he has slipped back down the weights but this year's efforts leave him with a point to prove.

20/1

8th

9

(4)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

15:17 Ripon

Distinction

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: John Mackie

Nine career wins but operating below his best for some time; best watched.

16/1

Form: 3117-1 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Record of 4-7 for current yard, the wins at Pontefract (1m2f, good to soft) and on AW, including at Lingfield (1m) on seasonal debut; this improving filly warrants respect.
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1st

6

(2)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:18 Newmarket

Salaria

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charlie Clover

1m2f winner who landed a fourth success for this yard when scoring at Lingfield (1m, AW) in March; step back in the right direction when sixth of 12 at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) last time and return to this trip could help.

7/1

6th

1

(12)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

16:45 Musselburgh

Salaria

10st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Charlie Clover

Made it 4-7 since joining Charlie Clover when winning at Lingfield (1m, AW) last month; has also won over 1m2f on turf; disappointing favourite at Pontefract since but was restless in the stalls; may be worth another chance.

15/2

6th

5

(2)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

15:27 Pontefract

Salaria

9st 8lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charlie Clover

Record of 4-7 for current yard, the wins at Pontefract (1m2f, good to soft) and on AW, including at Lingfield (1m) on seasonal debut; this improving filly warrants respect.

5/2

6/1

Form: 46673- CD

Last run: 158 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Has registered three of his four wins over C&D, the most recent off just 1lb lower last June; ran respectably at Newmarket when last seen; one for the shortlist back here.
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8th

8

(7)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

20:52 Pontefract

Mount King

9st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Three of his four wins have come over C&D, including in this race 12 months ago; 1lb lower than for his last win and he should be at concert pitch with two runs under his belt; one for the shortlist.

4/1

8th

10

(4)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:35 Wetherby

Mount King

9st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

His last three wins have come over 1m at Pontefract but he finished down the field at that track on his recent return to action; that run could have sharpened him up and he is on a winning mark; not ruled out.

14/1

7th

8

(4)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

15:27 Pontefract

Mount King

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Has registered three of his four wins over C&D, the most recent off just 1lb lower last June; ran respectably at Newmarket when last seen; one for the shortlist back here.

6/1

Form: 6-9557 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Has a modest strike-rate since his French days but is attractively weighted off same mark as for sole British win, which was gained on AW in December; inconsistent subsequently.
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3rd

2

(2)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

15:15 Beverley

Rajapour

9st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

AW race in December when visored first time is his only win for this yard from 21 attempts; last three starts (switched to cheekpieces; also tongue tied latest) reiterated, however, that he's still likely to be competitive if he takes to this track.

9/2

3rd

6

(11)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:12 Thirsk

Rajapour

9st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Has had some mixed results in 2026 but he had his path blocked when only just failing against Hale End at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) in April; travelled within himself but took an age to pick up when a never-nearer fourth at Ayr since and now has a tongue-tie added; capable of going well.

6/1

4th

2

(5)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ayr

Rajapour

9st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Only 1-19 in Britain but he proved resurgent and looked unlucky in new headgear at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) nine days ago, going very close despite meeting traffic issues; respected off same mark in retained cheekpieces.

5/2

OUR TIP

Form: 12108- D

Last run: 161 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Progressive in handicaps until form dipped sharply in last two appearances; chance of a revival weakens if the ground isn't soft (gained all three wins on that surface).
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11th

4

(6)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:12 Thirsk

Pink Azalea

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Three turf wins at about 1m on soft in 2025 but she had a quiet end to the year and was tailed off on her reappearance at Pontefract; has plenty to prove after that.

25/1

9th

2

(9)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

15:27 Pontefract

Pink Azalea

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Progressive in handicaps until form dipped sharply in last two appearances; chance of a revival weakens if the ground isn't soft (gained all three wins on that surface).

16/1

9

(9)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 53y

Class 4

15:50 Leicester

Pink Azalea

9st 4lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: John & Sean Quinn

Made it 3-4 in handicaps with a narrow verdict at Epsom (8.5f, soft) and was drawn wide when never counting at Beverley; in the mix.

9/1

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Payout
Exacta £43.50
Straight Forecast £39.77
Tricast £264.13
Trifecta £335.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Salaria

RP RATINGS:

Rajapour

D Express:

Mount King

The Guardian:

Mission Command

POSTDATA:

Salaria

The Times:

Salaria

Telegraph:

Salaria

Daily Mail:

Salaria

Daily Mirror:

Salaria

The Star:

Salaria

Daily Record:

Salaria

TOPSPEED:

Rajapour

The Sun:

Mount King