June 08 / 21.00 Pontefract

21.00

Good

Mr Wolf Sprint Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Mr Wolf Sprint Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.10
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 683225 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Eight-time winner, including over C&D in September 2024; in fair form without winning this season; wide draw not ideal; each-way chance.
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No / Draw
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8

(9)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:35 Thirsk

Fiscal Policy

9st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

6f win at Pontefract in June; up and down since but his latest Pontefract third came in a Class 3 event; it has been a long time since his last 7f run but this race might not be a searching test and it is a move that could pay off.

7/1

3rd

9

(9)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

18:45 Pontefract

Fiscal Policy

8st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Below best on his last three starts but his recent Newmarket sixth was a step back in the right direction; made it 2-2 here when winning over C&D (good) in June and well worth a second look now back here.

11/1

6th

5

(5)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:12 Newmarket (July)

Fiscal Policy

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ruth Carr

Returns to rather calmer waters after coming up well short in bigger fields at York last month; in particularly good form in June, winning at Pontefract then placed twice over C&D; could go well.

6/1

15/2

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 24847- CD

Last run: 231 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Best form on soft ground, his only win coming over C&D in October 2024; makes her seasonal debut and would be interesting if the ground eases.
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2nd

3

(5)

8th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Pontefract

Veydari

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Best form on soft ground, his only win coming over C&D in October 2024; makes her seasonal debut and would be interesting if the ground eases.

15/2

8

(5)

20th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

17:08 Pontefract

Veydari

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Won nursery here last October (6f, soft) on sole previous course visit and he's run some good races in defeat for his new yard this season, including on good ground and when fourth of 13 at Ayr three weeks ago (6f, soft; showed pace); each-way contender now back down in trip.

8/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: -75296 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Both turf wins have been over 6f at York, the latest a 22-runner handicap last July (good) when back after wind surgery; creditable sixth at Redcar last time (6f, good to firm); a possible.
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8th

7

(1)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Dicko The Legend

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Liam Bailey

Frequent slow-starter who's run well a few times over C&D without winning and is on a handy mark; fared best of the near-side group at York before a solid effort from a wide stall at Wolverhampton; goes on the shortlist under Billy Loughnane.

4/1

3rd

7

(10)

17th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dicko The Legend

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Liam Bailey

Previous C&D winner but often hindered by starting slowly; sixth of 21 at York (6f, good to firm) last month in first-time cheekpieces (left off here); another win is overdue but he doesn't look ready to strike.

6/1

6th

19

(16)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 York

Dicko The Legend

8st 13lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Bids for his third straight win in this race, 2lb higher than for his 2024 win and 1lb higher than 12 months ago; slow starts have been an issue in recent outings but he retains ability and it will be no surprise to see him go well with cheekpieces now given a go.

10/1

Form: 3-1369

Last run: 122 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Only turf win came at Carlisle on debut in June 2023 (5f, good to firm); won again at Wolverhampton in January (5f) but may just need this after 122-day break.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

2

(11)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Catterick

Emperors Son

10st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

Three wins for his former stable, the latest at Hamilton (6f, good) in June; sold for 11,000gns last month; widest stall to overcome on his stable debut; a hood now returns.

14/1

10th

9

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Newmarket (July)

Emperors Son

8st 13lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Won at Hamilton (6f, good) last month on second start back from a break and the neck runner-up went one better there next time; he's used to plying to his trade in a lower grade but is not discounted up just 2lb.

15/2

1st

4

(4)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

16:02 Hamilton

Emperors Son

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Carlisle winner on debut in June 2023 (5f, good to firm); gained another win at Wolverhampton in January (5f) and fair run back on turf when fourth at Pontefract last time (6f); a possible, but perhaps better at shorter.

15/2

14/1

Form: 993568 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Wasn't beaten far when eighth at Redcar last time (6f, good to firm) and having been dropped again, is now on a good mark; could go well with cheekpieces tried.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

11

(10)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

20:10 Southwell (AW)

Dorney Lake

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Liam Bailey

Two wins this summer, the latter gained over C&D; not beaten far when eighth of 20 in competitive Ripon handicap (6f, good) last month but he's not as good as he was, and has a double-digit draw; others preferred.

12/1

8th

13

(20)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ripon

Dorney Lake

9st 5lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Took a while to exploit his drop in the weights but he won at Doncaster in July and went in again at Southwell nine days ago; 4lb higher in a better race but he has the rail draw to help.

14/1

1st

2

(4)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:51 Southwell (AW)

Dorney Lake

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Liam Bailey

Won at Doncaster (5.6f, good to firm) last month and runner-up at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) next time, splitting a well-treated winner and a next-time-out scorer; well beaten at York last time but was scuppered by a high draw; third over C&D in April and could be involved.

11/2

9/2

Form: -31342 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Has won on turf (over 5.5f at Wetherby in June 2024), but races mainly on the AW these days; comes into the reckoning following a narrow defeat at Wolverhampton last time (6f); well drawn.
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8th

10

(2)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Daytona Lady

9st 2lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Not one to rely on but she scored at Wolverhampton (6f) in April and bounced back to form when a nose second of nine in 6f Catterick handicap ten days ago; not out of things if on her A-game again.

8/1

2nd

2

(8)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:15 Catterick

Daytona Lady

9st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

This mark isn't beyond her but her style of racing doesn't really lend itself to this track; others appeal more for win purposes.

12/1

7th

7

(9)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:16 Southwell (AW)

Daytona Lady

9st 4lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Seven wins on the AW including two over C&D, but she needs a strong pace to run at and some luck, which she didn't get at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) last month; not certain this will be run to suit either, but she has the ability to figure if it is.

8/1

20/1

Form: 9-4440 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Ripon winner off a 3lb higher mark last June (6f, good); not in top form this season but should fare better on first run after having wind surgery
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3rd

8

(5)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Hectic

9st 5lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Inconsistent and hard to win with; better over C&D early in the month but typically failed to build on it at Wolverhampton a fortnight ago (said to have been unsuited by racing wide throughout from stall 9); Dicko The Legend looks his yard's best shot.

16/1

9th

6

(9)

17th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hectic

9st 7lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Liam Bailey

Just 3-34 but ran better when third of ten at Southwell (6f, AW) 11 days ago; place possibilities.

13/2

3rd

4

(6)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:16 Southwell (AW)

Hectic

9st 6lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

C&D winner in October 2024 and 5lb lower than when last successful, but hasn't lately shaped like a winner waiting to happen (underwent wind surgery before penultimate outing); stable also runs Ottawa.

10/1

8th
7 (4)
Great

9/1

Form: 3-0637 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Maiden winner for Richard Hannon last May (6f, good to firm); yet to hit top form for new yard this season (excuses last time) including two runs over 7f; on a good mark and could go well from good draw.
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6th

9

(13)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Beverley

Great

9st 7lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Sam England

Two wins on fast ground this summer (5f-6f; handles heavy); disappointed as favourite at Carlisle 19 days ago; drawn wide and others have stronger claims.

10/1

7th

6

(9)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

16:15 Carlisle

Great

9st 11lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Got up late for a C&D win last month and added to his tally at Pontefract (5f, also good to firm) on Wednesday; 5lb penalty demands a bit more from him but he's evidently in good nick.

11/4

1st

5

(8)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:15 Pontefract

Great

9st 9lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Sam England

Got up late to win at Carlisle (6f, good to firm) last month; denied clear run when close fifth at Beverley (5f, good to firm) next time and kept on for third at Thirsk (6f, good) last Saturday; it's possible he'll get going too late back down to 5f but the stiff track and strong pace will help; chance.

4/1

OUR TIP

Form: 216-01 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Seemed suited by the drop back to 6f when making all to win at Carlisle last time (good to soft; first turf win, second only fifth next time); up 2lb; a possible.
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7th

1

(5)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

18:50 Hamilton

Call Me Betty

10st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Made all when winning a 6f handicap at Carlisle in May; well beaten either side of that but she returns from a break with conditions to suit.

7/1

9th

1

(7)

8th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Pontefract

Call Me Betty

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Dods

Seemed suited by the drop back to 6f when making all to win at Carlisle last time (good to soft; first turf win, second only fifth next time); up 2lb; a possible.

3/1

1st

1

(2)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

15:00 Carlisle

Call Me Betty

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Michael Dods

Two AW wins at 7f and she ran respectably over that trip in turf handicaps late last summer but was too far below her best in November and on her reappearance last month to make much appeal today.

14/1

Form: 171-09 D

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won twice for Dylan Cunha, the second a Nottingham handicap (6f) on heavy ground last October when blinkered for the first time; poor efforts both starts this term; first run for Ian Williams.
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7th

3

(8)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Just Queen High

9st 11lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Ian Williams

Won twice for Dylan Cunha and latest was in blinkers at Nottingham (6f, heavy) last October; well handicapped on that form, but she's struggled since including in two runs for new yard this summer; has lots to prove and she needs a major revival back on AW.

25/1

9th

9

(4)

1st Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

20:42 Epsom

Just Queen High

9st 1lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Ian Williams

Won twice for Dylan Cunha, the second a Nottingham handicap (6f) on heavy ground last October when blinkered for the first time; poor efforts all three outings this year, including without headgear for new stable 23 days ago.

25/1

10th

2

(2)

8th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Pontefract

Just Queen High

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ian Williams

Won twice for Dylan Cunha, the second a Nottingham handicap (6f) on heavy ground last October when blinkered for the first time; poor efforts both starts this term; first run for Ian Williams.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £37.30
Straight Forecast £30.59
Tricast £167.35
Trifecta £168.00

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Call Me Betty

TOPSPEED:

Veydari

SPOTLIGHT:

Great

Telegraph:

Just Queen High

The Star:

Fiscal Policy

Daily Record:

Daytona Lady

D Express:

Veydari

POSTDATA:

Great

The Times:

Call Me Betty

The Guardian:

Call Me Betty

Daily Mail:

Call Me Betty

Daily Mirror:

Call Me Betty

The Sun:

Call Me Betty