June 29 / 17.00 Pontefract

17.00

Good

Wilfred Underwood Memorial Handicap

  • Prize money: £3402.1
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Wilfred Underwood Memorial Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.63
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 50-304

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Losing run is mounting up but he shaped well from the front over C&D (good) eight days ago, eventually tying up having kicked clear too soon in hindsight, beaten only 2l; big chance off same mark with Ethan Tindall taking off a bonus 5lb, provided his energy is used better.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(2)

22nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:10 Catterick

Ideal Guest

9st 8lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Harriet Bethell

Off the mark for the season when making all at Pontefract last time (6f, good); his other five wins have all been over 7f (two sound runs on both C&D starts); well drawn; a possible.

9/2

1st

2

(8)

29th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Pontefract

Ideal Guest

9st 12lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Harriet Bethell

Losing run is mounting up but he shaped well from the front over C&D (good) eight days ago, eventually tying up having kicked clear too soon in hindsight, beaten only 2l; big chance off same mark with Ethan Tindall taking off a bonus 5lb, provided his energy is used better.

3/1

4th

8

(2)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:05 Pontefract

Ideal Guest

9st 5lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Harriet Bethell

Ran poorly last time, failing to back up reappearance effort and continuing his long losing spell; otherwise well capable of taking a serious hand off current mark, provided he rebounds.

14/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 70-284

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Still a maiden and balance of form this season doesn't strongly suggest he'll defy top weight in this field; on a positive note, he's nicely treated on peak 3yo efforts.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(4)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

19:15 Doncaster

Big Apple Jack

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

13-race maiden; two decent seconds this season, including last time when beaten 1.25l in a 6f handicap at Pontefract (good; ran on well in closing stages); interesting on first try at 7f.

5/1

2nd

1

(7)

29th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Pontefract

Big Apple Jack

10st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Still a maiden and balance of form this season doesn't strongly suggest he'll defy top weight in this field; on a positive note, he's nicely treated on peak 3yo efforts.

7/1

4th

5

(2)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:38 Ripon

Big Apple Jack

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

11-race maiden; fair second at Nottingham on reappearance in April (6f, good) but well beaten on AW debut latest; could bounce back.

8/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: -60364 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Has made the frame twice since dropped back to 5f, both times shaping as if this return to 6f is likely to suit; indeed, she gained most recent win over this trip; close fourth at Pontefract latest; in the mix.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

11

(9)

18th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Ripon

Lady Bouquet

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

In good form in the main this year, twice running well at Pontefract (5f/6f, good) last month before respectable fourth of seven at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) on Thursday; possible player.

12/1

4th

4

(2)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

16:35 Hamilton

Lady Bouquet

9st 4lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Philip Kirby

All three turf wins at 5f, including on this course, but she has won over this trip on the AW and ran well enough over 6f at Pontefract (good) recently to expect her to be on the premises.

9/2

3rd

7

(3)

29th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Pontefract

Lady Bouquet

9st 3lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Philip Kirby

Has made the frame twice since dropped back to 5f, both times shaping as if this return to 6f is likely to suit; indeed, she gained most recent win over this trip; close fourth at Pontefract latest; in the mix.

5/1

Form: 84-005

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden who has inconsistent form but posted one of his better efforts last time; sole attempt over C&D (on debut) resulted in his peak form; interesting back here.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(5)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Leicester

Great Success

9st 4lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Not progressing but he has been more competitive off his reduced mark on his last two starts; others still bring more compelling claims.

10/1

4th

3

(6)

29th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Pontefract

Great Success

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Six-race maiden who has inconsistent form but posted one of his better efforts last time; sole attempt over C&D (on debut) resulted in his peak form; interesting back here.

6/1

5th

4

(5)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

14:45 Carlisle

Great Success

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Showed promise during three-race 2yo campaign but has struggled in both handicaps this term (7f/6f) and needs to get his career back on track.

10/1

Form: 0-3050 C

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Has done her winning over 5f, most recently off 4lb higher at Pontefract last September (inconsistent since); attractively treated but has something to prove back up in trip.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

10

(1)

9th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:45 Carlisle

Kyber Crystal

9st 2lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Ran okay on her seasonal return in April but she hasn't built on it in four runs since; had 17 runs at 6f+ and she has been unplaced in all of them.

12/1

5th

4

(1)

29th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Pontefract

Kyber Crystal

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Rebecca Menzies

Has done her winning over 5f, most recently off 4lb higher at Pontefract last September (inconsistent since); attractively treated but has something to prove back up in trip.

10/1

11th

10

(4)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Thirsk

Kyber Crystal

9st 3lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

5-55; outran her double-figure odds when third to Beerwah and Zuffolo on seasonal reappearance at Redcar (5f, good); she's failed to build on that since, only fifth (runner-up a winner since) back there ten days ago; is due to ease a further 2lb in the weights.

12/1

11/2

Form: 7-3246

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
3yo maiden who has broadly respectable 7f form this term; gives the impression this return to 6f is worth exploring; possibilities off a mark that's 7lb below his opening one.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(7)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:00 Brighton

Superstorm

8st 13lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Charlie Fellowes

Regressive gelding who's had plenty of chances, in two forms of headgear; the handicapper's been quick to ease off and the step back up from 6f should help but his best efforts have come on the AW.

5/1

4th

6

(3)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

19:40 Yarmouth

Superstorm

8st 11lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Charlie Fellowes

Runner-up off 4lb higher at Kempton (7f, AW) in April but he's been well held in his last three runs and is now 0-11; cheekpieces are removed and visor is now tried.

13/2

6th

6

(4)

29th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Pontefract

Superstorm

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Fellowes

3yo maiden who has broadly respectable 7f form this term; gives the impression this return to 6f is worth exploring; possibilities off a mark that's 7lb below his opening one.

11/2

Form: 355717 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Modest 3yo who has a peak RPR of 48; managed to open his account in Carlisle event (6f) on penultimate start but wasn't in the same form last time; seems to have limitations.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

14

(2)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 75y

Class 6

15:15 Beverley

Ganthorpe

8st 10lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Has slipped back into modest mode since winning over 6f at Carlisle in May and has stamina to prove over this far.

12/1

7th

9

(3)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:40 Nottingham

Ganthorpe

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Breakthrough Carlisle handicap success in May has been flanked by three rather less auspicious efforts, similarly over 6f on good; only one attempt at 5f so far (Tapeta novice stakes at huge odds) but dam and (to Listed level) granddam both scored at this trip.

6/1

7th

8

(2)

29th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Pontefract

Ganthorpe

8st 12lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Modest 3yo who has a peak RPR of 48; managed to open his account in Carlisle event (6f) on penultimate start but wasn't in the same form last time; seems to have limitations.

10/1

8th
5 (5)
Full Gas

11/2

Form: -89427

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

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Payout
Exacta £8.60
Straight Forecast £7.53
Tricast £42.91
Trifecta £46.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ideal Guest

Daily Mirror:

Lady Bouquet

The Guardian:

Great Success

The Times:

Full Gas

NEWMARKET:

Superstorm

Daily Mail:

Kyber Crystal

The Star:

Great Success

D Express:

Full Gas

The Sun:

Lady Bouquet

Daily Record:

Lady Bouquet

RP RATINGS:

Ideal Guest

POSTDATA:

Ideal Guest

Telegraph:

Ideal Guest