July 26 / 17.00 Pontefract

17.00

Good To Firm

Roy Winstanley Memorial Raising Encephalitis Awareness Handicap

  • Prize money: £3402.1
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Roy Winstanley Memorial Raising Encephalitis Awareness Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

33/1 (Won)

  • Win: £32.40
  • Place: £6.60

Form: 80-009 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Huge chance on last summer's best, as he's 7lb lower than for his Thirsk success last July; yet to shine this season but drops in grade and needs a close market check.
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3rd

1

(8)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

15:51 Chepstow

Go Victor

9st 12lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Proved markedly resurgent with 28-1 win at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) last time, ending a poor spell; still well treated on best 2yo figures; respected assuming he remains in form.

7/4

1st

4

(10)

26th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Pontefract

Go Victor

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Huge chance on last summer's best, as he's 7lb lower than for his Thirsk success last July; yet to shine this season but drops in grade and needs a close market check.

33/1

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5/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 943555 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Won twice at Brighton last season; the odd good effort this time around but her last two runs haven't been her best; return to 6f is a plus, at least.
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4th

4

(5)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

14:30 Bath

Starsong

9st 5lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Went close at Pontefract in July on her most recent turf run; disappointing on AW last time but should be a force at this modest level.

9/2

10th

14

(11)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Starsong

9st 1lb

J: Jude Maher

T: Michael Appleby

Inconsistency has crept in but she ran really well from a bad draw at Pontefract last time (6f) and has won here before.

10/1

Form: 745034 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
0-26 on turf and, while he is likely to give his running, he remains opposable for win purposes.
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3rd

9

(3)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

14:30 Bath

My Boy Jack

9st 0lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Poor strike-rate, including 0-27 on turf; would need a major pace collapse to win over this trip.

12/1

12th

16

(1)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 2

15:50 Brighton

My Boy Jack

8st 2lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Poor strike-rate, including 0-26 on turf; unlikely to be righting that wrong from 5lb out of the weights.

40/1

4th

9

(7)

26th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Pontefract

My Boy Jack

9st 3lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

0-26 on turf and, while he is likely to give his running, he remains opposable for win purposes.

16/1

7/1

Form: 801338 D BF

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Ended a losing run with a front-running 6f win at Thirsk in April; not so good since but he is well drawn to attack and this track suits his aggressive racing style; one to take seriously.
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9

(6)

8th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:36 Catterick

Eldeyaar

8st 12lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Dual soft-ground winner, including over C&D, who won't mind any rain; generally run well since switched from cheekpieces to a visor and holds claims in a race lacking depth.

8/1

5th

5

(3)

26th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Pontefract

Eldeyaar

9st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Ended a losing run with a front-running 6f win at Thirsk in April; not so good since but he is well drawn to attack and this track suits his aggressive racing style; one to take seriously.

7/1

8th

8

(9)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

17:15 Wetherby

Eldeyaar

9st 5lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

Seemingly perked up by change of headgear when winning from the front at Thirsk (6f, good; first-time visor) in April and again ran well when third of 17 over that C&D last month; high on the list.

6/1

Form: 574702

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
22-race maiden but he has shown winning potential, including when second in a 0-50 classified event at Leicester (6f, good to firm; blinkered first time) on his recent stable debut; draw could have been kinder.
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8th

1

(6)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Bullington Bry

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Jessica Macey

Failed to build on an encouraging Leicester 6f second (debut for new yard) when just sixth of 11 in 6f Pontefract handicap 19 days ago; he's now 0-23.

8/1

6th

2

(11)

26th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Pontefract

Bullington Bry

9st 8lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

22-race maiden but he has shown winning potential, including when second in a 0-50 classified event at Leicester (6f, good to firm; blinkered first time) on his recent stable debut; draw could have been kinder.

3/1

2nd

1

(6)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:04 Leicester

Bullington Bry

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

0-21; latest of his three seconds was in February in first-time cheekpieces; slipped leaving the stalls on latest start; has since left Joey Ramsden; being visored first time didn't spark anything on penultimate outing but now it's the turn of blinkers and he has one of the better chances on ratings.

9/1

100/30

Form: 023745 CD BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Not beaten far on his last two starts and this veteran is only 1lb higher than for his win in this event last year; well drawn; solid claims.
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4th

5

(8)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Newcastle (AW)

Rain Cap

9st 5lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

0-18 on AW but handles the surface and he arrives on the back of a solid 7f run at Catterick last month; each-way shout.

11/1

3rd

3

(3)

4th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:45 Catterick

Rain Cap

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

9yo who has been beaten on his last 13 starts and hasn't really shone elsewhere on his last two outings; however, this four-time course winner was second in this last year and a respectable fourth over C&D three starts ago; could have a part to play now back here.

6/1

25/1

Form: -05959

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
0-15 and he hasn't really threatened to put that right this time around; well drawn but likely vulnerable again.
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8th

8

(2)

26th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Pontefract

Summer Rain

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Craig Lidster

0-15 and he hasn't really threatened to put that right this time around; well drawn but likely vulnerable again.

25/1

9th

7

(8)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:04 Leicester

Summer Rain

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Craig Lidster

Modest maiden at his best in 2024 and 2025; not so good for new yard this year but latest start, when wearing first-time cheekpieces over 7f, was at least a step back in the right direction.

16/1

5th

9

(1)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:00 Catterick

Summer Rain

8st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Craig Lidster

When fifth of 14 at Beverley (7.4f, good) last month he was trapped wide and failed to settle, so that run wasn't without promise, but he's since been well beaten at Newcastle (6f, AW) and is now 0-13; cheekpieces go on; plenty to prove.

25/1

Form: 514605

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Below par on her last two starts but she was in good form in May and is only 2lb higher than for her Bath win (5.7f, good); revival may be predicted by the betting.
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9th

6

(4)

26th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Pontefract

Miss Magic Dragon

9st 5lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: D Donovan

Below par on her last two starts but she was in good form in May and is only 2lb higher than for her Bath win (5.7f, good); revival may be predicted by the betting.

10/1

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

50/1

Form: 588-00

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Exposed maiden; well beaten in two runs for new yard this year; too much to prove.
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3rd

1

(12)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:45 Lingfield (AW)

Coiled

9st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Mark Rimell

Has gone the wrong way since showing early promise for Eve Johnson Houghton and is now 0-18; hard to recommend, even at this level.

66/1

7th

7

(7)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:40 Yarmouth

Coiled

10st 7lb

J: Mr Harry Rimell

T: Mark Rimell

17-race maiden who has shown little in three starts since joining this stable; first-time tongue-tie and blinkers combination needs to make a big difference.

50/1

Form: 622215 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 866838 BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

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Payout
Exacta £186.90
Straight Forecast £122.09
Tricast £713.16
Trifecta £1639.70

Selections

Telegraph:

Battenburg Belle

RP RATINGS:

Bullington Bry

SPOTLIGHT:

Rain Cap

The Times:

Eldeyaar

Daily Mirror:

Battenburg Belle

Daily Record:

Battenburg Belle

POSTDATA:

Bullington Bry

The Star:

Bullington Bry

D Express:

Rain Cap

The Sun:

Rain Cap