June 02 / 15.48 Pontefract

15.48

Good

GV Co Property Consultants Supports The YCC Handicap

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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GV Co Property Consultants Supports The YCC Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Thunderstorms

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 08-734 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
In reasonably good form having made the frame in last two starts, rallying both times; on a two-year losing spell but remain 7lb below last winning mark; enters calculations.
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10

(7)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

20:10 Southwell (AW)

Rock Opera

9st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Won off reduced mark at Pontefract (6f, good) in June and also has a C&D success on his CV but needs to up his game after three down-the-field turf runs this summer (6f-7f).

16/1

11th

1

(5)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:37 Doncaster

Rock Opera

9st 9lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Resumed winning ways at Pontefract (6f) in June but below par in big-field 6f handicaps at York on his last two runs; this course scorer needs to bounce back on a rare run over 7f.

9/1

13th

22

(14)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:00 York

Rock Opera

8st 2lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Run of in-frame efforts came to an end here two weeks ago but he still ran with more promise than his finishing position suggests; still likely vulnerable at this level.

25/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 54-336 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Form for new yard this term comprises two placed efforts over 1m and a running-on sixth over 7f; useful over 6f early in career but isn't crying out for the return to this trip.
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2nd

1

(3)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 75y

Class 4

15:45 Beverley

Alpha Capture

10st 4lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Roger Fell

Has done well for this yard, in handicaps from 6f to 1m; he wasn't beaten far in a big field at York two runs ago after hitting some traffic and the winner (favourite) got first run on him when closing fast in a recent claimer at Chester (front two dominated); good chance off this mark back in a handicap, especially with Conor Whiteley taking off 5lb.

5/2

2nd

2

(5)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

16:22 Chester

Alpha Capture

9st 4lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

Consistent since leaving Willie Mullins, performing well in handicaps from 6f to 1m; York last time wasn't necessarily a backward step as he wasn't beaten all that far in a big field after finding trouble in running; solid chance now into a claimer; first run here.

11/4

12/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 954160 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Multiple winner down the years and gained his most recent success (narrowly, three starts ago) off current mark; subsequent dip in form is the negative.
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2nd

3

(8)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Pontefract

Aberama Gold

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Prolific winner, mainly over 6f, the latest when 2lb higher at Catterick (6f, good) in April; went close when on this mark in successive starts last month, before a below-par effort in a big-field York sprint latest; player if he can bounce back.

7/1

20th

6

(18)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 York

Aberama Gold

9st 7lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

C&D winner; runner-up on his last two starts but this is more competitive and more minor money may be his best hope.

10/1

2nd

1

(6)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

15:40 Catterick

Aberama Gold

10st 0lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Not the force of old but won over C&D (good) off 2lb higher in April and last week's second at Epsom (6f, good to firm) confirms he's back in form; bold show likely.

11/4

Form: 1-3228 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Below par last time but consistent otherwise of late and may well rebound, especially back at Pontefract; form here features two wins in 2025 and a close second this spring.
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1st

6

(4)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

18:45 Pontefract

The Good Biscuit

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Won at Catterick (6f, good to firm) last month and beat three rivals to follow up over this C&D (good to firm); not written off after just one lesser run but he was only sixth of eight behind Alfa Whiteburd over C&D (good to firm) 11 days ago and has to bounce back.

9/1

6th

1

(1)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Pontefract

The Good Biscuit

9st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Goes well here and arrives seeking a hat-trick after wins at Catterick and over C&D (readily latest; both good to firm); carries penalty but on last week's evidence that may still not stop him.

7/2

1st

4

(1)

26th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 Pontefract

The Good Biscuit

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ruth Carr

Back to winning ways with a hard-fought success at Catterick (6f, good to firm) 11 days ago; goes well at Pontefract and he is a major player despite a small rise in the weights.

9/4

Form: 0-4013 C BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Still on career-high mark but latest effort (when bidding for 6f double) suggests he remains in form, and his Pontefract record is largely consistent; solid contender.
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10th

12

(3)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ripon

Emperor Caradoc

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Scored off this mark at Thirsk in May; has generally run to form since but he hasn't been at his best in two visits to Ripon; new headgear tried this afternoon.

20/1

4th

6

(9)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Pontefract

Emperor Caradoc

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Multiple winner over 5f-7f, including here; versatile regarding ground; 1lb higher than latest win at Thirsk in May; matched that effort on his penultimate start but may find a couple too good on these terms.

10/1

4th

1

(6)

21st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

17:15 Nottingham

Emperor Caradoc

10st 0lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Two wins and a second from three visits to Nottingham, all over this trip on fast ground; 1lb higher than for his latest second; one to take seriously.

2/1

OUR TIP

Form: 11113- D

Last run: 158 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Absent since a respectable effort on Boxing Day when bidding for a Wolverhampton AW five-timer; only 1-9 on turf and is 12lb higher than last attempt in this sphere.
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5th

5

(7)

31st Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Maris Angel

9st 8lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Fionn McSharry

Third over C&D on Boxing Day when bidding for a five-timer at this track; still on a competitive mark and her quiet last run was on turf after a break of 158 days; better can be expected back here.

10/1

6th

2

(1)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:48 Pontefract

Maris Angel

9st 8lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Fionn McSharry

Absent since a respectable effort on Boxing Day when bidding for a Wolverhampton AW five-timer; only 1-9 on turf and is 12lb higher than last attempt in this sphere.

8/1

1st

1

(6)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Maris Angel

9st 10lb

J: Conor Orr

T: Fionn McSharry

In top form at present, winning her second on the trot, over C&D (fourth course win) last Tuesday; carries 5lb penalty but every chance there is more in the tank and a hat-trick is a real possibility.

7/2

8/1

Form: 647256 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Campaigned over 7f of late, generally leaving the impression he needs a return to 6f; has gained both wins at this distance and he's very attractively treated off current mark; respected.
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3rd

2

(4)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 5

19:15 Brighton

Mr Cool

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Charlie Johnston

Had a busy year but holding his form well and won by the skin of his teeth at Redcar ten days ago (6f, good); hasn't raced over this sharp a trip since the beginning of his career.

3/1

1st

6

(11)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

19:00 Redcar

Mr Cool

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Charlie Johnston

Ended a losing sequence at Ayr (6f) in July and backed it up with a solid third of 13 in another 6f handicap there two weeks ago; enters calculations again.

5/1

3rd

1

(8)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Ayr

Mr Cool

10st 3lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Charlie Johnston

All turf runs on good or quicker ground; has had a busy year with some mixed results but he's taken a healthy drop in the weights and nearly nicked a Carlisle race in July; returned to that level when imposing himself on a C&D race 12 days ago and, back up 4lb, should have a big say.

3/1

Form: 351-78 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Ended last season with a success but has contrastingly started this campaign in poor form; hasn't won away from Newmarket since 2022; others preferred.
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4th

9

(10)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Newmarket (July)

Dashing Dick

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: William Stone

He's won over 7f but his two July course wins came over 6f; well handicapped now and although his form seems to have slacked off since he went close over this C&D in June this is his first 7f run since; not ruled out.

9/1

6th

1

(7)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:20 Newmarket (July)

Dashing Dick

9st 13lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: William Stone

Normally races over 6f/7f but has form at 1m; usually runs in Class 4; gained last three wins at the Newmarket tracks; inconsistent in 2026 but this represents a drop back in grade, off an attractive mark to boot.

8/1

5th

5

(5)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:17 Newmarket (July)

Dashing Dick

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Stone

Goes well on both Newmarket courses, including a win in this race on good to firm two years ago; good third over C&D last month but behind Yes I'm Mali when only sixth back here a fortnight ago.

10/1

Form: 562852

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Multiple 7f-8.5f winner who fared better than seemed likely when dropped to 6f at Redcar (good to firm; half-length second) last week; fighting chance off same mark.
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5th

3

(2)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

19:09 Carlisle

Bravo Zulu

9st 7lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Won four times last term but he hasn't added to that haul since scoring at Windsor (1m, good to firm) around a year ago; did go close under Laura Pearson at Redcar (6f) off this mark in May, however, and wasn't beaten far when sixth in Newmarket handicap (7f) last time; sole previous attempt in this headgear was inconclusive (didn't stay 1m2f).

7/1

6th

5

(9)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:55 Newmarket (July)

Bravo Zulu

9st 6lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Said to have run flat last time; tended to respond well to switches/removal of headgear in the past (back to cheekpieces from blinkers tonight) and won't mind coming back up from sprint trips, but Pontefract will need forgiving.

14/1

9th

5

(7)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:48 Pontefract

Bravo Zulu

9st 6lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Multiple 7f-8.5f winner who fared better than seemed likely when dropped to 6f at Redcar (good to firm; half-length second) last week; fighting chance off same mark.

7/2

Non-runners

Irish Nectar

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £20.50
Straight Forecast £16.97
Tricast £67.43
Trifecta £98.00

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Bravo Zulu

POSTDATA:

Alpha Capture

Daily Mirror:

Maris Angel

SPOTLIGHT:

Mr Cool

The Times:

Irish Nectar

TOPSPEED:

Rock Opera

Daily Record:

Emperor Caradoc

The Star:

Aberama Gold

Telegraph:

Bravo Zulu

The Guardian:

Bravo Zulu

Daily Mail:

Bravo Zulu

The Sun:

Bravo Zulu

D Express:

Alpha Capture