August 16 / 17.45 Pontefract

17.45

Good To Firm

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  • Prize money: £16492.8
  • 0m 5f 3y
  • Class 2
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

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2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 4-U493 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Found a Group 3 too much at York last month but she was a very close third when back in a handicap at Hamilton (5f, good) a fortnight ago; she was denied a clear run last time and this progressive 4yo could be firmly in the mix up 2lb.
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1st

4

(2)

18th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 110y

Class 1

15:05 Ayr

Fluorescence

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Edward Bethell

Kept on for close fourth of 15 in Listed race here (5f, soft) in June and progressive in handicaps on last two runs, winning at Pontefract (5f, good to firm) and 1l fourth at Ascot (5f, good to firm); possible contender.

7/1

4th

2

(6)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:10 Ascot

Fluorescence

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Edward Bethell

The winner of four of her 12 starts, the latest at Pontefract (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago; up 5lb but could still have more to offer and that wouldn't apply to too many in this field.

7/2

5/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 171110 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 10st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
He couldn't get into it in a big field at Windsor (6f, good to firm) last Monday but he didn't enjoy an ideal passage and went there on a four-timer following three wins here (6f/5f, good/good to firm); this 9yo could play a leading role back at Pontefract.
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2nd

1

(4)

22nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Beverley

Badri

10st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Herrington

Ran well for third behind Jm Jungle in a Listed race here last month but he is 3lb worse off today and has since finished down the field in the Portland.

8/1

17th

4

(22)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 143y

Class 2

14:20 Doncaster

Badri

9st 8lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Michael Herrington

As good as ever as a 9yo, recording four wins this year and running with credit in Listed event at Beverley (5f, heavy) 13 days ago; should run his race but there are likely to be better handicapped opponents today.

22/1

3rd

4

(10)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:15 Beverley

Badri

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Herrington

Well into the veteran stage but he retains a chunk of ability and considerable enthusiasm, winning for the fourth time this year when beating six rivals at Pontefract (5f, good to firm) last month; runner-up back at Pontefract two weeks ago; this might prove too demanding though.

25/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 410026 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who was overhauled by Badri when runner-up over C&D (good to firm) last month and he again ran well when sixth of 18 at Glorious Goodwood (5f, good to firm); this is less competitive; he can make a bold bid.
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1st

2

(7)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

15:17 Chester

Baker Blue

9st 9lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Dylan Cunha

Prominent racer who has been running with great credit in useful handicaps this summer, most recently finishing fourth of 19 at York's Ebor meeting (5f, good); unlikely to be far away.

4/1

4th

4

(11)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Baker Blue

9st 1lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Dylan Cunha

Front-runner who was sixth of 18 to Naana's Shadow at Glorious Goodwood (5f, good to firm) and has been placed at Pontefract either side of that (5f, good to firm; most recently on Sunday); back into a more competitive race today but this track should suit his style and he has an each-way chance.

20/1

3rd

3

(6)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

17:45 Pontefract

Baker Blue

9st 7lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Dylan Cunha

Front-runner who was overhauled by Badri when runner-up over C&D (good to firm) last month and he again ran well when sixth of 18 at Glorious Goodwood (5f, good to firm); this is less competitive; he can make a bold bid.

8/1

6/1

Form: 070860 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
His mark continues to fall and there were promising signs at Newcastle (5f, AW) in June; however, two lesser runs have followed and he has to turn things around in a first-time visor (has worn cheekpieces/blinkers this term).
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5th

2

(3)

26th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

17:55 Southwell (AW)

Kylian

9st 12lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Robert Cowell

Not much has gone right this season, including when well backed on his return to the AW last time (always trapped deep at Lingfield); currently 3-7 on Tapeta and is well handicapped now, so needs considering for a yard that also saddles Michaela's Boy.

5/1

6th

8

(9)

12th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 3

16:00 Lingfield (AW)

Kylian

9st 5lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Robert Cowell

Currently 4-8 on the AW and 1-1 on Polytrack (C&D); not a lot has gone right this season and he switches from turf on an attractive mark; will need some luck from a wide stall but is one to consider for a trainer who also runs Michaela's Boy.

8/1

5th

6

(3)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:55 Goodwood

Kylian

9st 6lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Robert Cowell

Rarely seen on a downhill track but ran a corking race in Group 3 over C&D as 2yo; often well below best in 2026 but intermittent flashes of form have lightened the gloom, including when a close fourth at Pontefract (5f, good to firm; first-time visor, retained) latest; on the risky side overall.

8/1

11/2

Form: 645715 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
With this visor back on he won at Newmarket (5f, good to firm) last month, landing that handicap for the third year in succession; not beaten far when fifth of 13 at Ascot (5f, good to firm) since but he's never won off a mark this high and there's a suspicion he'll again be vulnerable.
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7th

11

(12)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:50 Newmarket

Rocking Ends

8st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Tom Clover

The vast majority of his recent racing has come at 5f and he's unraced at 7f; however, he wasn't stopping at the line when third here (6f, good) last Saturday and this trip is worth a go.

20/1

3rd

1

(8)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:00 Newmarket

Rocking Ends

10st 0lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Tom Clover

Won the same Class 4 at the other Newmarket track (5f, visored) in July for the third consecutive year; held in a higher grade subsequently but he's now just 2lb higher and this drop back into calmer waters must help; no headgear for his first visit to the Rowley, though.

8/1

12th

6

(3)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:10 Ascot

Rocking Ends

9st 2lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Tom Clover

Back to winning ways in a small-field Class 4 handicap at Newmarket (5f, good to firm) in July; he has come up short twice since and looks vulnerable for win purposes.

16/1

Form: 070237 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Twice went close in June (5f, good to soft) and he ran well once more when close seventh of 23 at Glorious Goodwood (5f, good) last time; could be in the shake-up.
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7th

9

(1)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

15:17 Chester

Vintage Clarets

8st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Won this race in 2024 when rated 8lb higher; well handicapped on even this year's best, 3lb lower than when second in the Dash at Epsom (5f, good to soft); stall 1 not ideal for one that comes from off the pace and he will need luck in running; big chance if the gaps appear though.

5/1

6th

10

(2)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

13:45 Beverley

Vintage Clarets

9st 1lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

All ten wins at 5f; last scored just over a year ago on good to firm but he's got plenty of form on a softer surface and ran well when runner-up in Epsom's "Dash" in June; also performed with credit at Glorious Goodwood and could be the type to bounce back from a lesser effort at Pontefract a fortnight ago; having just his second outing here since winning a C&D novice back in 2021.

5/1

6th

6

(8)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

17:45 Pontefract

Vintage Clarets

9st 0lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Twice went close in June (5f, good to soft) and he ran well once more when close seventh of 23 at Glorious Goodwood (5f, good) last time; could be in the shake-up.

7/1

Form: 340110 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
3yo who made all in eight-runner handicap at Goodwood (5f, good) in June and rallied to follow up at Sandown (5f, good), beating four rivals; down the field at Glorious Goodwood last time but he's back into a smaller field today and could give it a good go from the front.
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16th

12

(4)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

One And Gone

8st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Ian Williams

Front-runner who won two in a row in the first half of summer (5f, good) but he finished down the field at Glorious Goodwood (5f, good to firm) and it was the same story at Pontefract (5f, good to firm) on Sunday.

50/1

7th

7

(5)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

17:45 Pontefract

One And Gone

8st 12lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

3yo who made all in eight-runner handicap at Goodwood (5f, good) in June and rallied to follow up at Sandown (5f, good), beating four rivals; down the field at Glorious Goodwood last time but he's back into a smaller field today and could give it a good go from the front.

12/1

12

(4)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ascot

One And Gone

9st 4lb

T: Ian Williams

16/1

Form: 046150 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten over C&D (good to firm) two runs ago but prior to that he won at Ripon (5f, good), and he posted a respectable effort at Glorious Goodwood (5f, good) last time; he's won here four times; not ruled out.
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8th

5

(7)

15th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

15:23 Redcar

Reigning Profit

9st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Gained a first win of 2026 at Ripon (5f) in July but failed to beat a rival at Pontefract (5f) or Ripon (6f) on his last two outings; not easy to make a case for.

33/1

10th

4

(8)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Ripon

Reigning Profit

9st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Maintained unbeaten Ripon record (3-3; all 5f) when seeing off Rock Of England and Mark's Choice in early July; ran respectably in Class 2 at Goodwood (5f) before toiling at Pontefract; fairly treated but effectiveness over 6f is questionable.

16/1

8th

8

(7)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

17:45 Pontefract

Reigning Profit

8st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Soundly beaten over C&D (good to firm) two runs ago but prior to that he won at Ripon (5f, good), and he posted a respectable effort at Glorious Goodwood (5f, good) last time; he's won here four times; not ruled out.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £8.20
Straight Forecast £7.21
Tricast £24.43
Trifecta £36.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Fluorescence

NEWMARKET:

Baker Blue

POSTDATA:

Rocking Ends

TOPSPEED:

Reigning Profit

The Star:

Badri

The Sun:

Baker Blue

RP RATINGS:

Fluorescence

The Times:

Fluorescence

Telegraph:

Fluorescence

D Express:

Fluorescence

Daily Mirror:

Fluorescence

Daily Record:

Fluorescence