April 07 / 17.00 Pontefract

17.00

Good To Soft

OAP Free Day Tuesday 21st April Handicap

  • Prize money: £3402.1
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 14 runners
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OAP Free Day Tuesday 21st April Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 6-5525

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden; bits of form that offer hope and his latest effort, when too keen in a steadily run 7f event at Newcastle, isn't the run to judge him on; seemingly exposed but goes without headgear today and the stable won this race in 2024.
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2nd

6

(2)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Ayr

Maynora

9st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Craig Lidster

Has remained in form since breaking his duck at Pontefract (6f, good to soft) in April, albeit he didn't find much back at 7f on Newcastle AW recently; likely to give his running but others may have more scope off their current marks.

4/1

5th

13

(5)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:02 Newcastle (AW)

Maynora

9st 2lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Craig Lidster

Beaten a nose by stablemate Surgeon Commander over C&D in January; won off a 4lb lower mark at Pontefract (6f, good to soft) in April, and on the premises twice since, backing out of contention only late on at Carlisle (fourth) ten days ago; task isn't impossible.

8/1

4th

5

(2)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

14:45 Carlisle

Maynora

9st 5lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Craig Lidster

Came good at Pontefract (6f, good to soft) in April, his 11th start, and had awkward draw on the wing when fourth off new mark at Ripon (6f, good) last month; remains very much of interest.

2/1

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5/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 15-741 D

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
The winner of two of his five handicap runs, more recently when beating Dream Forever at Newcastle eight weeks ago; better drawn than his old rival today and may confirm the placings despite 5lb worse terms.
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6th

11

(1)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:32 Newcastle (AW)

The Tunguska Event

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Headgear and a switch to minor handicaps have seen good progress since November, including scoring twice over 6f here; won again at Catterick (6f, good; made all) last month and good third of 14 at Doncaster (6f again) since; while best form has been at 6f, the speed he's shown in recent starts suggests he should be equally effective at 5f; likely to go well.

6/1

3rd

2

(15)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

17:45 Doncaster

The Tunguska Event

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Headgear and a switch to minor handicaps has seen him make good progress since November, winning for the third time when making all at Catterick last month (6f, good); up 3lb and he has other pace to contend with in this bigger field.

8/1

1st

5

(4)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

14:10 Catterick

The Tunguska Event

9st 11lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: John & Sean Quinn

A dual 6f winner at Newcastle over the winter and back from eight weeks off with a very good second of 14 in 6f Pontefract handicap last month; up 2lb but not out of things.

7/2

20/1

Form: 696-

Last run: 102 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Huge prices and low-level form in three AW runs in late 2025; bred to do much better at some point and she needs a close market check from a handy draw.
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5th

6

(8)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Miss Magic Dragon

9st 2lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: D Donovan

Won at Bath (5.7f, good) in May on just her second handicap run; solid fourth at Redcar next time and she wasn't well drawn when sixth at Lingfield; latest Bath run harder to forgive but this is weak and cheekpieces could give her a lift.

9/1

11th

6

(5)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

18:05 Bath

Miss Magic Dragon

9st 4lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: D Donovan

Built upon encouraging seasonal/handicap debut when beating Rogue Rebellion by a neck over C&D (good) last month; both subsequent 6f runs were perfectly respectable and the return to this track will suit; respected.

6/1

6th

1

(4)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:54 Lingfield

Miss Magic Dragon

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: D Donovan

Made it fifth-time lucky at Bath (5.7f, good) this month and ran well under her penalty when beaten just over a length into fourth of 14 at Redcar (6f, good) three days later; not the best of draws, but 1lb lower and shouldn't be far away.

9/2

Form: 9-4423 BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Currently 0-8 but she has shown more than enough in AW handicaps this year to think races could fall her way; both turf runs on good to firm (encouragement for slower on breeding); wide draw to overcome.
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4th

13

(13)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

15:38 Thirsk

Trucial Pearl

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Off the mark at the 12th attempt when beating seven rivals in a handicap at Ripon (1m, good) four weeks ago; that was her first go over 1m and she drops into a classified event with solid claims.

11/4

1st

8

(6)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Ripon

Trucial Pearl

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

11-race maiden; has shown fair form on occasions, notably when third at Catterick last time (7f, good); shapes as though this step up to 1m will suit.

4/1

Form: 03-982

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden; ran his best race so far when second of ten at Wolverhampton three weeks ago (6f); more on his plate in this field and he has a wide stall to contend with.
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4th

10

(8)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Telling Time

8st 13lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Longsdon

0-10 but was only beaten a neck in a 0-60 handicap over 6f here when last on the AW in March; has been placed over C&D and is shortlisted dropped to this level for the first time.

8/1

7th

6

(10)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:40 Leicester

Telling Time

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charlie Longsdon

He went close off 2lb higher at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in March and a case can be made on that form but he's been soundly beaten back on turf on his last two starts; now 0-9 and he has to raise his game.

12/1

11th

10

(8)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

15:55 Nottingham

Telling Time

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Longsdon

Best form when placed twice on Wolverhampton AW; only midfield back on turf (good to soft) last time but may do better back on faster ground.

14/1

33/1

Form: 39-0

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
In need of the experience in one run for Andrew Balding last June (6f, AW; wore cheekpieces); two heavy defeats for Ruth Carr, the latest at Newcastle (7f) 19 days ago; hooded for his handicap debut; bred to be useful but he is not a solid option.
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14th

15

(11)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

17:45 Doncaster

Antique Blue

8st 4lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Poor form for current stable and hard to recommend; cheekpieces replace a hood.

50/1

12th

7

(5)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Antique Blue

8st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Some ability in one start for Andrew Balding, but little to shout about in five outings for this yard; hard to recommend despite another drop in grade.

25/1

9th

7

(6)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:15 Catterick

Antique Blue

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Habitual slow starter for whom it is yet to click since joining Ruth Carr; soundly beaten at Doncaster (7f, good to firm; 28-1) just under a month ago; now 4lb lower - a career-low mark - seeking something positive; focus elsewhere.

33/1

9th
1 (11)
Full Gas

20/1

Form: 0754-8

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Gelded prior to his improved showing in a 7f novice at Newcastle in December; well beaten in a 6f handicap back at Newcastle in January but he still has time on his side and now drops into a 0-60.
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8th

5

(5)

29th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Pontefract

Full Gas

9st 6lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

3yo maiden who failed to settle when back over 7f most recently; performed encouragingly in last two 6f attempts, making the frame at Newcastle (AW) and Haydock; could go well.

11/2

7th

3

(3)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Redcar

Full Gas

9st 7lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

No threat to winner but made good headway from the rear to finish second at Haydock (6f, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) last month; eased in grade here and looks well worth another crack at 7f; good chance.

9/2

14/1

Form: 650-

Last run: 213 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in three quick runs on turf last summer (5f-6f; good or faster ground); likely to do better at some point this year.
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10th

8

(4)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Pontefract

Proud Mary

9st 2lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Unplaced in three quick runs on turf last summer (5f-6f; good or faster ground); likely to do better at some point this year.

14/1

13th

17

(9)

6th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Thirsk

Proud Mary

8st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tim Easterby

Has shown enough in two outings to suggest she'll be interest at some point but she has stacks to find on form with the principals.

33/1

9

(7)

25th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:05 Ripon

Proud Mary

9st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Some promise on recent 5f debut at Thirsk (11-1) and should benefit from the run but yard has stronger claims with Bearin Up.

14/1

12/1

Form: 8565-3

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Ran as well as she ever has when third of seven at Newcastle 17 days ago, her first run for 172 days; should be sharper with that behind her but this will be the slowest turf she will have encountered.
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3rd

5

(2)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

16:43 Redcar

Baldosa

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Nigel Tinkler

Has found some consistency (form figures 241) since upped to 1m2f; opened her account in Nottingham event (good to firm) most recently; solid contender off only 2lb higher kept to this distance.

11/4

1st

5

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

20:30 Nottingham

Baldosa

8st 13lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

11-race maiden but was runner-up at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) last month and she backed that up with a fourth in a Wetherby handicap (1m2f, good to firm); remains unexposed at this trip and she should be in the mix again.

4/1

4th

8

(8)

15th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Wetherby

Baldosa

8st 12lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Fairly exposed; fair second in a Newcastle classified stakes on first try at this trip last time; improvement needed.

10/1

Form: 44-255

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Second to an unexposed rival at Newcastle in January (5f) off this mark; not so good in either run since but he was too free on the first occasion and then unsuited by a messy event last time; unraced on turf slower than good; still has a bigger run in him.
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6th

6

(6)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Mystical Land

8st 13lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

11-race maiden; good run when second over C&D in January; hasn't run quite as well since, although fair run with today's headgear on for first time over C&D two weeks ago (just behind stable companion Golden Havana); each-way chance.

6/1

4th

9

(8)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Mystical Land

9st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Not seen it out a couple of times over 6f on turf latterly; run well a few times over C&D and the handicapper has given him a chance switched from blinkers to a visor; trainer also saddles Golden Havana.

12/1

6th

2

(5)

20th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:20 Redcar

Mystical Land

9st 2lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Michael Dods

0-9, his best run when second to an unexposed rival over 5f at Newcastle AW in January; beaten 26l on his return to turf at Pontefract (6f, good to soft) 13 days ago and has slipped to a career-low mark; doesn't look ready to capitalize.

8/1

Form: 688-24

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Chased home The Tunguska Event at Newcastle (6f) in February and meets that rival on 5lb better terms for 1.25l; didn't run badly over 7f back at Newcastle last month when not ideally positioned; can win races off this mark but he will have to overcome stall 14 if this is to be one of them.
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11th

8

(5)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:15 Catterick

Dream Forever

9st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Maiden (0-9); runner-up on AW at Newcastle (6f; 18-1) in February; beaten 29l (13th of 14) and 8l (12th of 14) at Pontefract and Redcar respectively on his last two appearances; easing mark and claimer ridden but difficult to make a case for on recent form.

20/1

12th

9

(8)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

20:20 Redcar

Dream Forever

9st 4lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Reached the frame in 6f/7f handicaps at Newcastle this year; beaten a long way on all three outings on turf, although the outside stall provides an excuse for his heavy defeat in a big-field handicap at Pontefract last month.

14/1

13th

10

(14)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Pontefract

Dream Forever

9st 0lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Chased home The Tunguska Event at Newcastle (6f) in February and meets that rival on 5lb better terms for 1.25l; didn't run badly over 7f back at Newcastle last month when not ideally positioned; can win races off this mark but he will have to overcome stall 14 if this is to be one of them.

8/1

14th
12 (9)
Miss Boyd

33/1

Form: 6300-9

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Some promise on turf last August; struggled on AW since, including both handicap runs, but she has dropped 7lb and returns to turf at a realistic level; too soon to write her off.
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8th

7

(3)

20th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:20 Redcar

Miss Boyd

8st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Roger Fell

Some promise on turf last August; struggled in handicaps since and tongue-tie worn when last of 14 at Pontefract (6f, good to soft) is left off; not one to give up on.

16/1

14th

12

(9)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Pontefract

Miss Boyd

8st 13lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Roger Fell

Some promise on turf last August; struggled on AW since, including both handicap runs, but she has dropped 7lb and returns to turf at a realistic level; too soon to write her off.

33/1

9th

10

(2)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

14:07 Southwell (AW)

Miss Boyd

9st 3lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Four runs as a 2yo, finishing well beaten in both AW starts; drops back to 5f for her seasonal return; improvement essential.

33/1

Form: 670-1 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
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Form: 06-9

Last run: 77 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £35.70
Straight Forecast £33.92
Tricast £378.20
Trifecta £522.50

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