Pontefract Racecard - Thursday 18th September by Arena Racing Company

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THE GO RACING IN YORKSHIRE FUTURE STARS APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000 x Declared Runners 8 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3303, 2nd £1652, 3rd £826, 4th £413, 5th £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

Leading course trainer (20-25): T Easterby (39 wins from 355 runners, 11%) runs PROFITEER Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (13 wins from 97 runners, 13%) runs PROFITEER Longest Traveller: BILL PLUMB trained by P McEntee, Newmarket, 147 miles.

1 BILL PLUMB (IRE) (25) 625661 D 6 10-0 (4)

Br B g Footstepsinthesand - Provence Connor Planas J

O Michelle Hancox Phil McEntee, Newmarket T

B Hyde Park Stud Back2Back Printwear Ltd S

Br Breeding J Jockey

O Owner T Trainer

B Breeder S Sponsor

7 PROFITEER (IRE) (31) 265205 C 4 9-7 (6)

Br Ch g Proﬁtable (IRE) - Whispering Lady (IRE) Jake Dickson (7) J

O RACING KNIGHTS & PTNR Tim Easterby, Malton T

B David Doyle & Edward Doyle Jnr Sound Safety Advice Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Just his second ever start on turf when snapping a losing spell in 6f Yarmouth handicap (good) 25 days ago. Did it in game fashion but a 4lb rise demands more of him.

TFRHHIII BHA69

2 CARGIN BHUI (IRE) (37) 460033 4 9-13 (7)

Br B g Invincible Army (IRE) - Ragtime Dancer William Pyle J

O MrLaurenceO’Kane/HarrowgateBloodstockLtd David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk T

B Ringfort Stud Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW Tumbled down the weights and has returned to form when third over at Doncaster and Carlisle on his last 2 starts. His hold-up style dictates that things need to fall right but he’s more than capable of winning oﬀ this mark.

TFRHHHHH BHA68

3 MINNESOTA LAD (IRE) (30) 365404 D 5 9-11 (1)

Br Ch g Sioux Nation (USA) - Lady Sandy (IRE) Jordan Nason J

O The Follow The Majer Partnership Ivan Furtado, Wiseton T

B Aidan Fogarty MercuryConveyor Systems Ltd., Matrix Consulting Solutions Ltd. S

TIMEFORM VIEW Lost way after ﬁnishing third over C&D in June but took a step back in the right direction when fourth of 11 over 6f at Wolverhampton last time. Needs to build on that now. TFRHHHII BHA66

4 ROARING RALPH (GB) (10) 355006 5 9-9 (8)

Br B g Roaring Lion (USA) - Seychelloise Andrew Breslin J

O Mrs C. E. Dods Michael Dods, Darlington T

B Miss K. Rausing Denton Hall Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Twelve runs since last win in 2024. Oﬀ months, may have needed run when sixth of 9 in handicap at Lingﬁeld (6f, AW) 10 days ago, never nearer TFRHHHII BHA64 (-2)

5 MATTICE (GB) (14) 001543 D 6 9-9 (5)

Br B g Mattmu - Ice Mayden Shay Farmer (5) J

O Mr C Ward, Mr B Kirby & Mr B Valentine Ian McInnes, Catwick T

B Bearstone Stud Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Won a 6f Carlisle handicap oﬀ a career-low mark in July and arrives on the back of creditable in-frame eﬀorts over 6f/7f at Southwell in recent weeks. Ought to be competitive again.

TFRHHHII BHA64

6 ROUNDHAY PARK (GB) (47) 304014 CD 10 9-8 (3)

Br Ch g Mayson - Brave Mave Alex Jary J

O In For A Penny Partnership Nigel Tinkler, Malton T

B Mr James Munroe Alexanders York S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner. Latest win at Ripon in July. 15/2, respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at Doncaster (6f, good to ﬁrm) since.

TFRHHHII BHA63

TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice over 5f in the mud here last autumn. Also runner-up twice over C&D this summer Not at best on his last 2 outings but is well handicapped if staging a revival.

TFRHHHHI BHA62

8 MISSMIMI (GB) (22) 0-21244 C D 5 8-12 (2)

Br B m Equiano (FR) - Bendis (GER) Aiden Brookes J

O Howard Thompson Tina Jackson, Loftus T

B Jeddah Bloodstock S. M. Thompson Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Respectable fourth of 9 in handicap at Catterick (6f, good to ﬁrm, 5/1) 22 days ago, never nearer Can give a good account back at venue which suits. TFRHHHHI BHA53

2024: FISCAL POLICY (IRE) 5 9 12 Aidan Keeley 17-2 (Ruth Carr) 9 ran

Blinkers worn by No 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5, 6.

PROBABLE S.P.’s 7-2 Cargin Bhui (IRE), 13-2 Missmimi (GB), 7-1 Bill Plumb (IRE), Minnesota Lad (IRE), 15-2 Mattice (GB), 8-1 Roaring Ralph (GB), 9-1 Roundhay Park (GB), Proﬁteer (IRE)

THE TIMEFORM VIEW CARGIN BHUI is one who needs things to fall right but his last 2 eﬀorts suggest he’s ready to strike again. July’s course scorer Missmimi should go well again, while Proﬁteer is starting to look well treated on the form he showed when doubling up at this venue last autumn.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CARGIN BHUI (IRE) 2.MISSMIMI 3.PROFITEER (IRE)

P O S I T I O N OF STA L L S

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Colours No Horse Age st-lb Draw Colours No Horse Age st-lb Draw

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TIMES

2m 5f

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PREVIOUS WINNERS

THE DOWNLOAD THE RACEDAY READY APP NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE)

for novice two yrs old x Total prize fund £8000 x Declared Runners 9 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3414, 2nd £1706, 3rd £854, 4th £426. (Penalty Value £4320)

Leading course trainer (20-25): R Fahey (27 wins from 209 runners, 13%) runs KIND TOUCH

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Fahey (5 wins from 53 runners, 9%) runs KIND TOUCH

Longest Traveller: STARMADE trained by E Dunlop, Newmarket, 147 miles.

1 KIND TOUCH (IRE) (23) 1

9-11 (9)

Br B c Kodi Bear (IRE) - Qalahari (IRE) Oisin Orr J

O Mr & Mrs N Wrigley Richard Fahey, Malton T

B M. Fahy Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW Promising sort. 14/1, came from further back than ideal to make a winning debut at Ripon (5f, good to ﬁrm) 23 days ago. Deﬁnitely more to come, particularly at 6f. TFRHHHHH BHA-

2 FOZZIE (IRE) (11) 0

9-4 (5)

Br B c Kodi Bear (IRE) - Zenella Kevin Stott J

O Mrs J. Ryan Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T

B Diomed Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW 40/1, seventh of 9 in maiden at York (7f, good to ﬁrm) on debut 11 days ago. Likely to improve and this looks an easier race TFRHHHII BHA-

3 KWIDSIN (GB) (40) 50 9-4 (3)

Br B g Ubettabelieveit (IRE) - Groupie Harrison Shaw J

O Mr David Swales and Grant Tuer Grant Tuer, Northallerton T

B Mickley Stud Ltd Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW Twice-raced maiden. Showed a bit when ﬁfth on 7f Musselburgh debut but looked hard right (hung right) when well beaten at Ayr since.

TFRHHIII BHA-

4 MASTER OF SHANGHAI (FR) (-) 9-4 (1)

Br B c Hello Youmzain (FR) - Darjana (IRE) Ray Dawson J

O Ms Janelle Cao John & Sean Quinn, Malton T

B Ecurie X JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S

Br Breeding J Jockey

O Owner T Trainer

B Breeder S Sponsor

7 ROGUE REBELLION (GB) (23) 05 9-4 (6)

Br B c Ardad (IRE) - Powerful Dream (IRE) David Nolan J

O The Rogues Gallery David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T

B Sue Bradley Eco Rider, UK Packaging Supplies Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Last of 8 on Beverley debut but can be ignored after being brought to race alone against the stands’ rail. Tongue tied, didn’t look at home on the undulations of Ripon 5 weeks later and probably better than he’s shown. TFRHHHII BHA-

8 STARMADE (IRE) (-) 9-4 (8)

Br B c Starman - Emadee (IRE) Cieren Fallon J

O Mr Paul McEwen Ed Dunlop, Newmarket T

B Michael Staunton Tattersalls S

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 19. €110,000 breeze-up purchase by Starman. Dam, 2-y-o 5f winner, half-sister to smart 5f/6f winner Kingsgate Choice Interesting newcomer. TFRHHHHI BHA-

9 SEA HER EXCEL (GB) (54) 0 8-13 (7)

Br B f Bungle Inthejungle - Cirencester Joey Haynes J

O Mrs Tracy Nason Ivan Furtado, Wiseton T

B Barry Walters

TIMEFORM VIEW 80/1, showed ability when seventh of 12 in maiden at Windsor (6f, good to ﬁrm, 80/1) on debut 54 days ago, fading after pulling hard and hanging. Can do better if proving more tractable this time. TFRHHHII BHA-

2024: APACHE GREEN 2 9 7 Cieren Fallon 16-1 (William Haggas) 9 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No 7.

Stewards Note: KWIDSIN: Following its run on 9/8/2025 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed throughout.

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled May 6. €130,000 breeze-up purchase. Hello Youmzain half-brother to several winners, including French 1m winner Djamba and French 6f winner Darinja. Likely type.

TFRHHHHI BHA-

5 PIERRE LE PICARD (GB) (34) 00 9-4 (4)

Br B g Harry Angel (IRE) - Jacquotte Delahaye Lewis Edmunds J

O Mrs F. Denniﬀ Michael Dods, Darlington T

B A. S. Denniﬀ Denton Hall Racing Ltd S

PROBABLE S.P.’s EVENS Kind Touch (IRE), 15-2 Master of Shanghai (FR), Starmade (IRE), 10-1 Qila (GB), 14-1 Fozzie (IRE), 16-1 Sea Her Excel (GB), 20-1 Rogue Rebellion (GB), 40-1 Kwidsin (GB), 100-1 Pierre Le Picard (GB)

THE TIMEFORM VIEW KIND TOUCH created a good impression at Ripon and can make it 2-2. It could be that the main threat comes from newcomers, as Master of Shanghai and Starmade are both bred to go a bit and cost six ﬁgures at the breeze-ups.

TFRHHIII BHA-

TIMEFORM VIEW More one for nurseries judged on his eﬀorts over C&D and 7f at Thirsk last month.

6 QILA (GB) (10) 5 9-4 (2)

Br B g Havana Gold (IRE) - Last Frontier (FR) Ben Robinson J

O Brian Ellison Racing Club Brian Ellison, Malton T

B Last Frontier Partnership Brian Ellison Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW 100/1, late progress for ﬁfth of 13 on 5f Newcastle debut 10 days ago. This longer trip should suit him.

TFRHHHII BHA-

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ABBREVIATIONS

BF – Beaten Favourite. C – Course Winner. U – Unseated Rider. D – Distance Winner. d – Disqualified. S – Slipped.

THE BEN AND MARY HIBBERT MEMORIAL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBBPlus RACE)

for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 x Declared Runners 6 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4129, 2nd £2065, 3rd £1032, 4th £516, 5th £258. (Penalty Value £5234)

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

Leading course trainer (20-25): D O’Meara (22 wins from 128 runners, 17%) runs PERCY’S DAYDREAM Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W Haggas (13 wins from 56 runners, 23%) runs SILVER CHAMBER

Longest Traveller: TWILIGHT MOON trained by M Tregoning, Whitsbury, 224 miles.

Age st-lb Draw

1 YORKSHIRE LADY (GB) (17) 2-06041 7 10-4 (1)

Br Gr m Mukhadram - Brave Mave

Joanna Mason J

O J Munroe, M McHale & R Wreglesworth Michael & David Easterby, Sheriﬀ Hutton T

B Mr James Munroe Stittenham Farms S

Br Breeding J Jockey

O Owner T Trainer

B Breeder S Sponsor

2024: KING’S REIGN (FR) 3 9 4 Dougie Costello 7-2 (Charlie Appleby) 7 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No 6.

TIMEFORM VIEW Back to form at the end of the summer, building on Ayr fourth when resuming winning ways over 11.5f at Windsor (good to soft) 17 days ago. A 2lb rise may not stop her.

TFRHHHHH BHA82

2 MRS TWIG (IRE) (12) 0-52563 D 5 10-1 (4)

Br Gr m Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Desert Run (IRE) Lewis Edmunds J

O Muir Racing Partnership - Ascot William Muir & Chris Grassick, Lambourn T

B Mr & Mrs A. E. Pakenham Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Four wins in a productive 2024. Has found it harder this year but her latest Kempton third was creditable. TFRHHHII BHA79

3 IN THE BREEZE (IRE) (12) 311/-050 D 7 10-0 (5)

Br B g Harzand (IRE) - Its In The Air (IRE) Ray Dawson J

O J & A Young (Racing) Limited Michael Appleby, Oakham T

B Philip & Orla Hore Jayplas S

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored three times in 2024 but yet to ﬁre in 3 outings this season. This is a lot easier than the Old Borough Cup she contested at Haydock 12 days ago but a leap of faith is still required. TFRHHIII BHA78

4 PERCY’S DAYDREAM (GB) (25) 313212 D 3 9-4 (2)

Br Ch f Sir Percy - President’s Seal David Nolan J

O MMM Racing David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T

B Genesis Green Stud Ltd Legacy It Consultants Limited S

PROBABLE S.P.’s 5-2 Yorkshire Lady (GB), 11-4 Silver Chamber (GB), 4-1 Percy’s Daydream (GB), 6-1 Mrs Twig (IRE), 8-1 Twilight Moon (GB), 28-1 In The Breeze (IRE)

THE TIMEFORM VIEW A 2lb nudge for Windsor might not prevent YORKSHIRE LADY going in again. Silver Chamber and Percy’s Daydream are building up solid records and can give the selection most to do.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.YORKSHIRE LADY 2.SILVER CHAMBER 3.PERCY’S DAYDREAM

GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME

TIMEFORM VIEW Won novice at Lingfield in May and handicap at Leicester (1 1/2m, good) in July This consistent sort posed another good effort when second at Beverley (1 1/2m, good to firm) last time and should continue to run well.

TFRHHHHI BHA75

5 SILVER CHAMBER (GB) (17) 064212 D BF 3 9-0 (3)

Br Ch f Sea The Moon (GER) - Incroyable (USA) Cieren Fallon J

O Opulence Thoroughbreds William Haggas, Newmarket T

B C & S Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive in handicaps on turf, successful in a ﬁeld of 4 at Ripon (1 1/2m, good to ﬁrm) and good second of 10 at Windsor (11.5f, soft) 17 days ago. Her top stable continues in very good form.

TFRHHHHI BHA71

6 TWILIGHT MOON (GB) (25) 323114 D BF 3 9-0 (6)

Br B f Adaay (IRE) - Shifting Moon

Oisin Orr J

O Mrs M. E. Wates Marcus Tregoning, Whitsbury T

B M. E. Wates (Mr Michael Wates) Langton Stud S

GENERAL HELP

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TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of small-ﬁeld handicaps over 1 1/2m at Salisbury and Leicester in July August. Came up short on the hat-trick bid at Beverley last time but it was another creditable eﬀort. First-time cheekpieces go on now.

TFRHHHII BHA71

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Benandmaryhibbert memorial handicap

THE ALWAYS TRYING RACING SYNDICATE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV I

)

for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £6500 x Declared Runners 10 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2684, 2nd £1342, 3rd £671, 4th £335, 5th £168. (Penalty Value £3402.10)

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

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Leading course trainer (20-25): R Fahey (27 wins from 209 runners, 13%) runs MRBLUESKY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Fahey (5 wins from 53 runners, 9%) runs MRBLUESKY Longest Traveller: BRETTON WOOD trained by J Channon, West Ilsley, 177 miles.

1 CONTRAST (IRE) (14) 652-060 D 119-12 (9)

Br Ch g Dutch Art - Israar

Joanna Mason J

O Miss Serena Brotherton Michael & David Easterby, Sheriﬀ Hutton T

B Lynn Lodge Stud

TIMEFORMVIEW Ripon winner last season but this veteran has yet to ﬁre in 2025. Down in grade here but best watched in reﬁtted blinkers unless the betting suggests otherwise. TFRHHIII BHA60

2 BRETTON WOOD (GB) (23) 0-35040 3 9-6 (10)

Br B g Frankel - Pretty Pollyanna Cliﬀord Lee J

O Mr Malih L. Al Basti Jack Channon, West Ilsley T

B Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd Al Basti Equiworld S

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden who shaped better than the result when fourth on 1m stable debut at Ffos Las but down the ﬁeld on AW 13 days ago. Up in trip. Still early days for this yard and could bounce back. TFRHHHHI BHA59

3 KINGS COLLEGE (IRE) (16) 6-05 3 9-6 (8)

Br B g Churchill (IRE) - Heroic Heart (FR) Elizabeth Gale (5) J

O Mr A. J. Spratt Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich T

B M. Ryan Sas Logistics S

TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden. Last of 5 in novice (33/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 16 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Worth a look in the betting. TFRHHHII BHA59

4 SALARIA (IRE) (117) 5-25233 3 9-6 (2)

Br B f Highland Reel (IRE) - Sura (IRE) Cieren Fallon J

O Kms Orange Limited Charlie Clover, Newmarket T

B Kildaragh Stud & Ronald Rauscher Koﬀee & Kale S

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed 4 times in handicaps at up to 1 1/2m for Ollie Pears, including going close over this trip at Redcar oﬀ 1lb higher in April. Starts out for a new yard after 4 months oﬀ Interesting runner TFRHHHHI BHA59

5 MRBLUESKY (IRE) (23) 100355

3 9-5 (7)

Br B g Cotai Glory - Dance For Livvy (IRE) Oisin Orr J

O Mrs Lauren Hart & Partner Richard Fahey, Malton T

B Ms Genia De Souza

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner over 7f on AW in February but hasn’t reproduced that form since. 14/1, ﬁfth of 8 in handicap at Ripon (1m, good to ﬁrm) 23 days ago. Up in trip. TFRHHHII BHA58

6 MC’TED (GB) (17) 064020 CD

7 9-3 (1)

Br B g Garswood - Granny McPhee Alice Bond (7) J

O Mr Stuart Bond Michael Keady, Newmarket T

B Mr Allan McNamee

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Eleven runs since last win in 2024. 7/1, last of 7 in handicap at Brighton (1 1/4m, good) 17 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA51

Br Breeding J Jockey

O Owner T Trainer

B Breeder S Sponsor

7 SHABU SHABU (IRE) (22) 242100 3 9-3 (3)

Br Ch g Australia - Saturday Girl Jonny Peate J

O Middleham Park Racing XXII & Da Bin Lo James Ferguson, Newmarket T

B Mr R. J. C. Wilmot-Smith Tattersalls S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Yarmouth (11.5f) in August but 2 lesser runs have followed. Needs a change of headgear (ﬁrst-time blinkers for cheekpieces) to help spark a revival. TFRHHHII BHA56

8 RAYSHAM (IRE) (93) 060-00

3 9-2 (5)

Br B g New Bay - Contida Zak Wheatley (3) J

O Rakjam Ltd Declan Carroll, Malton T

B Farm Cove Thoroughbreds Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. 40/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at Southwell (1 1/4m) in June. Tongue tied ﬁrst time back from 3 months oﬀ

TFRHHIII BHA55

9 FREE PIC (IRE) (57) 600023 4 9-0 (6)

Br Ch f Free Eagle (IRE) - Picabo (IRE) Barry McHugh J

O Mr R Peters and Mr T Ford Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley T

B Tom E. Ford Tuﬀa Footwear Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Better eﬀorts last twice, second in 1m Thirsk classiﬁed event third of 10 in handicap at Leicester (1 1/4m, good). Enters calculations. TFRHHHHH BHA48

10 HEARTENED (IRE) (24) 503043 3 8-9 (4)

Br B f Camacho - Duna (GER) Cam Hardie J

O YorLinc Racing

Ollie Pears, Malton T

B Kildaragh Stud Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden. One of better efforts when third of 10 in classified event at Ripon (1 1/4m, good to firm) 24 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA48

2024: MC’TED 6 9 3 Alice Bond 9-1 (Joseph Parr) 10 ran

Blinkers worn ﬁrst time by No 7. Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 8. Blinkers worn by No 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5, 6. Stewards Note: BRETTON WOOD: Following its run on 26/8/2025 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed throughout.

PROBABLE S.P.’s 4-1 Free Pic (IRE), 9-2 Bretton Wood (GB), Salaria (IRE), 17-2 Heartened (IRE), 10-1 Mrbluesky (IRE), Shabu Shabu (IRE), 11-1 Mc’ted (GB), 14-1 Kings College (IRE), 28-1 Contrast (IRE), 50-1 Raysham (IRE)

THE TIMEFORM VIEW FREE PIC has been knocking on the door since stepping up in trip and might prove the answer to the ﬁrst division of this Class 6 handicap. If Salaria can get back to the form she showed over this trip in the spring she could pose a threat for new trainer Charlie Clover, while Bretton Wood ran poorly on AW last time but did make a positive start for Jack Channon when fourth on turf prior to that.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FREE PIC (IRE) 2.SALARIA (IRE) 3.BRETTON WOOD

THE ALWAYS TRYING RACING SYNDICATE

HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV II)

for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £6500 x Declared Runners 9 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2684, 2nd £1342, 3rd £671, 4th £335, 5th £168. (Penalty Value £3402.10) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS |

Leading course trainer (20-25): T Easterby (39 wins from 355 runners, 11%) runs SWEET KISS

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (13 wins from 97 runners, 13%) runs SWEET KISS

Longest Traveller: SANGARA trained by J Channon, West Ilsley, 177 miles.

1

BERKSHIRE PHANTOM (IRE) (16) 031463 BF 5 9-12 (5)

Br Gr g Expert Eye - Silver Step (FR) Shane Gray J

O Dudley Hill Farm Ltd Fionn McSharry, Sheriﬀ Hutton T

B Mountain View Stud & J.C B/Stock

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Redcar in July and, having not been seen to best eﬀect next 2 starts, got back on track when third of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f, 11/4) 16 days ago. Can give another good account.

TFRHHHII BHA59

2 LIGHTS GO DOWN (GB) (52) 405502 3 9-8 (6)

Br Ch g Postponed (IRE) - Darkandstormy Joanna Mason J

O MrJ N Blackburn & Mr S Winter Michael & David Easterby, Sheriﬀ Hutton T

B J. Blackburn, S. Winter & H. Cram Sheridan Ny Llp S

Br Breeding J Jockey

O Owner T Trainer

B Breeder S Sponsor

7 QUIRKE ON PAROLE (GB) (17) 6-42125 D 3 9-3 (1)

Br B f Without Parole - Isa Jack Garritty J

O Mr A. Quirke & Mrs G. B. Walford Mark Walford, Sheriﬀ Hutton T

B Mrs P. A. Johnson Cube3 Construction S

TIMEFORM VIEW Opened account at Beverley in June and shaped as if still in good form when ﬁfth of 10 in handicap at Carlisle (9f, good, 4/1) 17 days ago, fading only late on having raced up with the pace. Respected back down in grade.

TFRHHHHI BHA55

8 SANGARA (IRE) (24) 55-0040 3 9-1 (9)

Br B f Bungle Inthejungle - Jeremys Joy (IRE) Cliﬀord Lee J

O Thurloe Thoroughbreds LV Jack Channon, West Ilsley T

B Philip & Anne Gilligan & Family Osborne Studio Gallery S

TIMEFORM VIEW Made the frame at Chepstow (8.1f) on penultimate start, but failed to repeat that eﬀort when twelfth of 15 in handicap (22/1) at the same C&D (good) 24 days ago. Has something to ﬁnd upped in distance.

TFRHHHHI BHA60

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden but has shown promise in handicaps, bumping into one who has scored twice since when second of 11 at Ayr (10f, good, 12/1) 52 days ago. Made the running last time and could make another bold bid.

3 TOUTE CHIC (IRE) (549) 411/60/0- D 6 9-7 (3)

Br B m Violence (USA) - Creative Director (USA) Cam Hardie J

O Mr W. A. Bethell Harriet Bethell, Arnold T

B Lynch Bages, Camas Park & Summerhill B/S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner in France in 2022, but offered little in 3 hurdles for Jonjo O’Neill later that year and down the field on the Flat all 3 starts for current yard Has enough to prove after further 18 months off TFRHHIII BHA54

4 SWEET KISS (GB) (9) 030141 D 3 9-6 (2)

Br B f Ulysses (IRE) - Maybeagrey Jake Dickson (7) J

O Reality Partnerships VIII Tim Easterby, Malton T

B Habton Racing Easthorpe Hall Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved when oﬀ the mark at Doncaster in August and has backed that up in 2 starts since, also scoring in 7-runner handicap at Leicester (10f, ﬁrm, 3/1) 9 days ago. Both wins under this rider and she’s a major player.

TFRHHHHH BHA58 (+3)

5 EPICURIAN LAD (GB) (20) 363200 3 9-4 (4)

Br Ch g Twilight Son - Dance Diva Oisin Orr J

O John Rhodes & Peter Timmins Richard Fahey, Malton T

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed both starts in July but could run just respectably when seventh of 10 in handicap at Thirsk (8f, good, 12/1) 20 days ago. Needs to ﬁnd more for this step up in trip if he’s to gain a breakthrough success.

TFRHHHII BHA56

6 SPACE RAIDER (GB) (62) 4-05553 3 9-4 (7)

Br B g Ardad (IRE) - Bikini Jordan Nason (3) J

O Royale Racing & Alfa Site Services Ltd Ivan Furtado, Wiseton T

B Mrs S. G. Lidsey Alfa Site Services Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Still looking for ﬁrst success but arrives in decent heart, nearest at the ﬁnish when third of 7 in handicap at this course (8f, good to soft, 9/2) in July. Could be in the mix with return to this longer trip to suit. TFRHHHII BHA56

TFRHHIII BHA53

9 VICTORIA LEGEND (IRE) (9) 600600 4 8-12 (8)

Br B g Australia - Rivers of Babylon (IRE) Aiden Brookes (3) J

O Mr J. S. Wainwright John Wainwright, Malton T

B Exors of the late Mr G J Freyne Harmony Inns Hotels S

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains with little form, last of 7 in handicap at Catterick (13.9f, good to ﬁrm, 200/1) 9 days ago. Drops back in trip with blinkers now reached for. TFRHIIII BHA37 (-2)

2024:(See Div 1)

Blinkers worn ﬁrst time by No 9. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5.

PROBABLE S.P.’s 3-1 Sweet Kiss (GB), 4-1 Berkshire Phantom (IRE), 5-1 Lights Go Down (GB), 6-1 Quirke On Parole (GB), 7-1 Space Raider (GB), 9-1 Epicurian Lad (GB), 22-1 Sangara (IRE), 40-1 Toute Chic (IRE), 66-1 Victoria Legend (IRE)

THE TIMEFORM VIEW SWEET KISS arrrives having won 2 of her last 3 starts, getting the better of another in-form 3-y-o when scoring at Leicester last time, and she is taken to add to her tally back down in grade. Quirke On Parole has been holding her form well in handicaps this season and is feared most, ahead of Lights Go Down who could still have more to oﬀer

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BROKEN GLASSES AND BOTTLES

2026 FIXTURES

APRIL

MAY

JUNE

JULY Tuesday

AUGUST Wednesday

SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER Monday

THE NADEEN DAWSON MEMORIAL

MAIDEN STAKES

(

CLASS 5

)

(GBB RACE

)

for maiden three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000 x Declared Runners 9 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3414, 2nd £1706, 3rd £854, 4th £426. (Penalty Value £4320)

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS |

Leading course trainer (20-25): R Fahey (27 wins from 209 runners, 13%) runs BAMBALAM AND NEPTUNE STREET

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W Haggas (13 wins from 56 runners, 23%) runs NATIONAL PARK

Longest Traveller: AZURA trained by J Channon, West Ilsley, 177 miles.

1 ISLE OF ILLUSION (GB) (-)

5 9-11 (8)

Br B g Massaat (IRE) - Dream Day (FR) Zak Wheatley (3) J

O Mr John A. Duﬀy Declan Carroll, Malton T

B J. A. & Mrs Duﬀy

Jpd(UK)Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Massaat gelding. Half-brother to 7f-8 6f winner Sooqaan and 6f winner Diamond Bit. Dam French winner up to 1 1/4m (2-y-o 5.5f winner). A watching brief is advised with a tongue tie ﬁtted on this very belated debut. TFRHHIII BHA-

2 BAMBALAM (FR) (343) 023- 3 9-7 (5)

Br B g Persian King (IRE) - Robanne Oisin Orr J

O Victorious Forever Richard Fahey, Malton T

B Haras D’Etreham & Riviera Equine Richard Fahey Racing S

Br Breeding J Jockey

O Owner T Trainer

B Breeder S Sponsor

7 AZURA (GB) (20) 55 3 9-2 (4)

Br B f Make Believe - Zarafa Cliﬀord Lee J

O Dave and Gill Hedley Jack Channon, West Ilsley T

B G Hedley & Mike Channon Bloodstock Ltd Jack Channon Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed ability over 1m on AW and soft turf last month but probably more one for handicaps after this. TFRHHIII BHA-

8 MAITH MAR OR (IRE) (-)

3 9-2 (7)

Br B f Churchill (IRE) - Crest of A Wave (IRE) Lewis Edmunds J

O Mr Christopher Murray John Berry, Newmarket T

B Halmex Ltd

TFRHHHII BHA77

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form when placed twice over 1m at Ayr last autumn. It’s taken a while to get him back to the track but good chance he can place again if retaining anything like last year’s ability.

3 INFLUENTIAL (IRE) (140) 5 3 9-7 (9)

Br B c Wootton Bassett - Shenanigans (IRE) Ray Dawson J

O Highclere Thoroughbred Racing - Swift Roger Varian, Newmarket T

B Paget Bloodstock Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW 1,500 gns Churchill ﬁlly Dam 10.7f winner out of half-sister to high-class/ungenuine winner up to 1 1/2m Spanish Moon. Would be a surprise winner on debut. TFRHIIII BHA-

9 SOOZIESUE (GB) (14) 00 3 9-2 (2)

Br B f Sogann (FR) - Convitezza Mark Winn J

O Mr I. Westwood Simon Whitaker, Scarcroft T

B Ian Westwood

TIMEFORM VIEW Has failed to beat a rival in 2 outings in recent weeks. TFRHIIII BHA-

TFRHHHHI BHA-

TIMEFORM VIEW Hails from a smart family and he made a bright start to his career when ﬁfth of 12 in maiden at Yarmouth (1m) in May, running green but making steady headway to be nearest at the ﬁnish. It’s taken a bit of time to get him back to the track but he looks bound to improve for that initial experience.

4 NATIONAL PARK (GB) (114) 423 3 9-7 (3)

Br Gr g Dubawi (IRE) - Simply Beautiful (IRE) Cieren Fallon J

O Isa Salman Al Khalifa William Haggas, Newmarket T

B Al Adiyat Racing Highclere Thoroughbred Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW In the frame in 3 AW starts in the spring, showing improved form when chasing home now smart Gosden pair Nahraan and Cajole at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in May. Likely more to come now switching to turf after a break. The one to beat. TFRHHHHH BHA81

5 NEPTUNE STREET (GB) (-) 3 9-7 (1)

Br B g Masar (IRE) - Queen’s Dream (GER) Shane Gray J

O Sir Alex Ferguson Richard Fahey, Malton T

B Sir Alex Ferguson

TIMEFORM VIEW Masar gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including connections’ very smart 9f-10.5f winner Spirit Dancer and useful 1 1/2m winner Hampden Park. Good pedigree but Oisin Orr partners the yard’s other runner TFRHHHII BHA-

6 JAM LASS (GB) (251) 6-0

4 9-6 (6)

Br B f U S Navy Flag (USA) - Counterpoise Cam Hardie J

O Miss Janey Smith Peter Niven, Malton T

B Alastair H Crow Jamlass Vintage Preserves S

TIMEFORM VIEW Down the ﬁeld in 2 outings over 1m on Newcastle’s AW around the turn of the year Likely booked fore another struggle on return. TFRHIIII BHA-

2024: WITH STYLE (IRE) 3 9 2 Cieren Fallon 11-2 (William Haggas) 6 ran

Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No 1. Running for the ﬁrst time since Gelding No 2, 4,

PROBABLE S.P.’s 10-11 National Park (GB), 7-2 Inﬂuential (IRE), 11-2 Bambalam (FR), 12-1 Neptune Street (GB), 25-1 Azura (GB), 40-1 Isle of Illusion (GB), 66-1 Maith Mar Or (IRE), 300-1 Jam Lass (GB), Sooziesue (GB)

THE TIMEFORM VIEW NATIONAL PARK was third in what turned out to be a strong novice at Wolverhampton when last seen at the end of May and should be tough to beat on his return. Inﬂuential showed promise on his Yarmouth debut in the spring and can follow him home ahead of the reappearing Bambalam

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WELFARE OF HORSES AND RIDERS

The safety and welfare of all horses and riders involved in races at Pontefract is one of our principal priorities A Paramedic Ambulance, a Doctor and a Vet follow the runners in every race.

GREEN SCREENS will normally be erected round any horse or rider requiring attention in order to provide privacy This does NOT necessarily reflect on the severity of any injury.

PHOTOGRAPHY

Anyone taking photographs in a private capacity should bear in mind the following points:-

1. Photographs are taken entirely at your own risk

2. You must confine your activities to the areas normally open to the public which DO NOT INCLUDE:

The Track, Saddling Boxes, Stables, Parade Ring, Weighing Room and Unsaddling Enclosure.

3. The use of Flash Attachments is NOT permitted under any circumstances whatsoever.

The Nadeen Dawson MemorialMaidenStakes

Available online only for midweek and Sunday Meetings (excludes Ladies Day) up to one month in advance

This memorial race is dedicated to the memory of Nadeen, a much beloved wife, and mother, who sadly passed away after a short illness in 2020.

Nadeen and husband Peter are Annual Badge Holders of many years standing at Pontefract and always dined in the Premier Restaurant on race days.

Today family and friends are celebrating her life and memories in the restaurant where she loved to be on race days at Pontefract, and Nadeen most definitely will be with them in spirit at their side.

THE RACING TV HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000 x Declared Runners 7 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3303, 2nd £1652, 3rd £826, 4th £413, 5th £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20)

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS |

Leading course trainer (20-25): B Ellison (4 wins from 42 runners, 10%) runs CAPTAIN POTTER

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): B Ellison (4 wins from 32 runners, 12%) runs CAPTAIN POTTER

Longest Traveller: DALTON PARK trained by R Hughes, Upper Lambourn, 177 miles.

1 CAPTAIN POTTER (GB) (28) 421310 CD 5 10-2 (2)

Br B g Almanzor (FR) - Astroglia (USA) Shay Farmer (7) J

O Brian Ellison Racing Club Brian Ellison, Malton T

B Niarchos Family Brian Ellison Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW 2 wins from last 3 starts at this track when forging clear for success in 7-runner handicap last month but did too much too soon upped in grade at Newcastle last time. Better expected back down in class returned to this course. TFRHHHHH BHA70

2 GLORYAND HONOUR (IRE) (163) 351/15-4 C D BF 9 9-13 (6)

Br B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - On Khee Jonathan England J

O Ursa Ellerby & Partner Sam England, Guiseley T

B Mr Michael D. Hickey Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Below form when last seen on the Flat here in April. Won chase at Hexham 88 days ago but form has dipped in two subsequent chase runs. Remains to be seen if a change of headgear/return to the Flat can revitalise him.

TFRHHHII BHA67

3 WASTHATOK (GB) (37) 0033/-66 7 9-8 (1)

Br B g Mount Nelson - Kassis Cam Hardie J

O Grant Harrison & The Redhotgardogs Philip Kirby, Richmond T

B Mrs J. A. Thomas Topspec Equine Ltd, Philip Kirby Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Little impact in either code since leaving the Kerry Lee yard (sold for £4,000). Diﬃcult to fancy on what he’s shown for current connections.

TFRHIIII BHA62

4 DALTON PARK (IRE) (52) 5660P4 BF 4 9-7 (5)

Br B g Siyouni (FR) - Asyad (IRE) Oisin Orr J

O M&O Construction & Civil Engineering Ltd Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn T

B Al Shaqab Racing Agetur (UK) Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden has been hindering his chances with slow starts, gave himself a mountain to climb when very slowly away ﬁnishing fourth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (14.1F) 52 days ago wearing ﬁrst-time blinkers. Has the form to be competitive in this company but remains a risky betting proposition. TFRHHHII BHA61

5 YOUNG MERLIN (IRE) (58) 0/3226-2 9 9-6 (3)

Br B g Camelot - Zelloof (IRE) Elizabeth Gale (5) J

O Daniel MacAuliﬀe & Anoj Don Rebecca Menzies, Sedgeﬁeld T

B M. Ryan Class1Personnel, Bluegrass Horse Feeds S

TIMEFORM VIEW Had been struggling over jumps for Amy Murphy but proved he’s not a lost cause on first start for new yard when second of 6 in flat handicap at Musselburgh (16f) at 22/1 58 days ago, for all he was likely well placed off a strong pace. Chance if he can build on promise of stable debut. TFRHHHII BHA60

6 DEREHAM (GB) (23) 45-2123 C 9 9-3 (4)

Br B g Sir Percy - Desiree (IRE)

O Emma Berry

B Mrs Emma Berry

Gina Mangan J

John Berry, Newmarket T

TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent stayer who won at Newmarket (16f) in June and ﬁnished second at Yarmouth (14f) in August. Third of 7 in handicap at Ripon (16f) 23 days ago (11/4), making headway late having been slowly into stride. Stays well and should remain competitive despite tendency to start slowly TFRHHHHI BHA57

Br Breeding J Jockey

O Owner T Trainer

B Breeder S Sponsor

7 LOUIE’S FOLLY (GB) (24) 6045 3 9-3 (7)

Br Ch f Nathaniel (IRE) - Souila (USA) Ray Dawson J

O Louisa Stone & St Albans Bloodstock James Horton, Newmarket T B St Albans Bloodstock LLP Horton Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Possibly ﬂattered when fourth of 6 in a Southwell novice and ﬁnished well beaten on handicap debut at the same track over a longer trip (14.1f) last month. Remains to be seen if marathon trip/addition of headgear sparks improvement. TFRHHIII BHA66

2024: JUDGEMENTOFSOLOMON 3 9 7 Luke Morris EVENS (Sir Mark Prescott Bt) 11 ran

Visor worn ﬁrst time by No. 7. Blinkers worn by No. 4.

Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 3.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 5.

PROBABLE S.P.’s 5-2 Captain Potter (GB), 7-2 Dereham (GB), 5-1 Dalton Park (IRE), 6-1 Glory And Honour (IRE), Young Merlin (IRE), 16-1 Louie’s Folly (GB), 50-1 Wasthatok (GB)

THE TIMEFORM VIEW CAPTAIN POTTER has an excellent record over staying trips at this course and can bounce back after doing too much too soon at Newcastle last time. Dereham brings consistent form in similar events and rates the main danger despite typically being a slow starter, while Dalton Park is very capable at this level but remains a risky betting proposition given his antics from the stalls.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CAPTAIN POTTER 2.DEREHAM 3.DALTON PARK (IRE) RACE RESULT 1ST 2ND TIME DISTANCE 3RD 4TH

HBLB

The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £124,189 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 15th September to 31st December 2025.

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THE MATTY BOWN HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4

)

for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 x Declared Runners 11 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4129, 2nd £2065, 3rd £1032, 4th £516, 5th £258. (Penalty Value £5234)

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS |

Leading course trainer (20-25): T Easterby (39 wins from 355 runners, 11%) runs GARDEN OASIS AND MOUNT KING Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (13 wins from 97 runners, 13%) runs GARDEN OASIS AND MOUNT KING Longest Traveller: BELTADAAY trained by J Horton, Newmarket, 147 miles.

1 GREAT BLASKET (IRE) (19) 010163 D 5 10-2 (8)

Br B g Gregorian (IRE) - Dream Belle Elizabeth Gale (5) J

O Urloxhey Racing Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich T

B Rathasker Stud Coulthursts Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Nine-time winner, including twice this year at 1m on turf Has found consistency hard to come by this season but back to form when third of 7 in handicap (11/2) at Beverley (8.4f, good) 19 days ago. In the mix if he can back that up. TFRHHHII BHA82

2 ALTMORE (FR) (52) 6-00543 C BF 4 10-1 (3)

Br B g Showcasing - Keegsquaw (IRE) David Nolan J

O Mrs Fiona Carmichael Edward Bethell, Middleham T

B S.A.S. Ecurie Peregrine Fine & Country Jersey Ltd S

Br Breeding J Jockey

O Owner T Trainer

B Breeder S Sponsor

7 SWIFT SALIAN (IRE) (19) 110662 D 4 9-9 (1)

Br B g Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Dynalosca (USA) William Pyle (3) J

O Mr David Ellis David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk T

B Richard McConnell Integrated Third Party Logistics Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice in May/June and bounced back to form when second of 7 in handicap at Beverley (8.4f, good) 19 days ago, ﬁnding only a class-dropping rival too good. Has claims in a similar contest. TFRHHHII

8 TERRIES ROYALE (GB) (13) 41212-6 D 5 9-8 (2)

Br B g Territories (IRE) - Soﬁa Royale Alistair Rawlinson J

O Mr Wayne Brackstone, Mr Steve Whitear Michael Appleby, Oakham T

B Mr W. Brackstone & Mr S. J. Whitear Trade Access Panels Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner as a juvenile for William Haggas and has proven consistent in handicaps this season, took a while top pick up but ran well on stable debut when third of 7 in handicap (11/2) at Beverley (8.4f, good) 19 days ago. Return of headgear a positive and looks worth another try over this trip.

TFRHHHII BHA81

3 GARDEN OASIS (GB) (24) 165145 CD 1010-0 (5)

Br B g Excelebration (IRE) - Queen Arabella Harry Russell J

O Mr T. A. Scothern & Partner Tim Easterby, Malton T

B Meon Valley Stud Electrical Discount UK S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice over this trip with ease in the ground last season prior to chasing home a useful sort at Yarmouth in October Best forgiven comeback when doing too much too soon in an amateur jockeys’ handicap at Ascot earlier this month and better expected here, particularly if some rain arrives. TFRHHHHH BHA74

9 MILTEYE (GB) (17) 332131 D 5 9-7 (6)

Br B g Cable Bay (IRE) - Fondie (IRE) Aiden Brookes (3) J

O Rise One Racing and W A Bethell Harriet Bethell, Arnold T

B Daniel Hunt

TFRHHHII BHA80

TIMEFORMVIEW Front-running C&D winner has proven remarkably consistent given his age, 3-time winner this season and shaped as if still in good form when ﬁfth of 7 in handicap (12/1) at Ripon (8f, good to ﬁrm) 24 days ago. Can still be competitive but likely to face competition for the lead here.

4 GOOD HEAVENS (IRE) (38) 0/600-00 D 6 9-11 (9)

Br B g Zoﬀany (IRE) - Round of Applause Oisin Orr J

O Mr John P. McManus John & Sean Quinn, Malton T

B Mrs Noreen McManus JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful at his best for Joseph O’Brien but hasn’t shown anything like that form for new connections. Well-backed but ﬁnished last (beaten just over 3 lengths) at Ayr (10f) last month. Back down in trip in a race with plenty of pace on paper and interesting to see if support comes again. TFRHHHII BHA77

5 PALADIN (IRE) (26) 1-15610 D 4 9-10 (11)

Br Ch g Justify (USA) - Golconda (FR) Oliver Stammers J

O John Brown & Megan Dennis Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Mr Frank Fahy Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW 2 wins from 5 runs this year. Game winner at Redcar in August but disappointed when last of 7 in handicap at Redcar (8f, good) 26 days ago. Remains to be seen if he can bounce back with cheekpieces on ﬁrst time.

TFRHHIII BHA76

6 ALESSIA FERNANDA (IRE) (12) 136030 D 5 9-9 (10)

Br Ch m Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Colour Bright (IRE) Zak Wheatley (3) J

O Highgreen Partnership Declan Carroll, Malton T

B Moyglare Stud Farm Newry Construction Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to ﬁnishing outside the placings for current connections, justifying support to land a second success of the season at Carlisle (9f, good, 7/4) 17 days ago, made all and responded well. That was a career-best and he should remain competitive oﬀ 3lb higher. TFRHHHHI BHA73

10 MOUNT KING (IRE) (35) 514046 CD 5 9-5 (7)

Br Ch g National Defense - Christmas Joy (IRE) Sean Kirrane J

O Ryedale Partners No1 Tim Easterby, Malton T

B Sun Bloodstock SARL Easthorpe Hall Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed second C&D win of the season in June. Not disgraced in a better race than he need contest when sixth of 8 in handicap at Windsor (8.1f, ﬁrm, 12/1) 35 days ago. That race has produced a few winners and he’s one to consider returning to this track in a race that should be run to suit. TFRHHHHI BHA71

11 BELTADAAY (GB) (13) 001005 D 3 9-1 (4)

Br B g Adaay (IRE) - Purest Ray Dawson J O Nelson Mandela House James Horton, Newmarket T B Mr & Mrs N. Welby

TIMEFORM VIEW Both wins to date on testing ground, latest at Lingﬁeld (7.6f) in June. Hasn’t been in the same form since, latest ﬁfth of 12 in handicap (40/1) at Ascot (7f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Remains to be seen if he can back on track in slightly calmer waters. TFRHHIII BHA71 2024: THEME PARK 4 10 1 Faye McManoman 5-1 (Nigel Tinkler) 12 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No 5. Blinkers worn by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 6, 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3, 10.

TFRHHHII BHA75

TIMEFORM VIEW Dictated to win on stable debut at Musselburgh (9f) in April but has shaped as though in need of a step up in trip on recent starts, latest ninth of 11 in handicap at Thirsk (7f, good to soft, 11/1) 12 days ago. Could be more competitive over this trip.

Stewards Note: TERRIES ROYALE: Following its run on 5/9/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too free.

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PROBABLE S.P.’s 5-1 Milteye (GB), 7-1 Terries Royale (GB), 8-1 Great Blasket (IRE), Swift Salian (IRE), 10-1 Altmore (FR), Mount King (IRE), 12-1 Garden Oasis (GB), Good Heavens (IRE), Alessia Fernanda (IRE), 14-1 Paladin (IRE), 20-1 Beltadaay (GB)

THE TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner TERRIES ROYALE chased home a useful sort on final start last season and is best forgiven his reappearance in an amateur jockeys’ handicap earlier this month. He’s taken to get back on track, with confidence even higher should rainfall arrive, while ultra-consistent Milteye posted a career-best to win at Carlisle last time and is feared most. With plenty of front-runners in the field, dual C&D winner Mount King could be the one to pick up the pieces if the pace is overly strong.

(IRE)

THE MATTY BOWN HANDICAP STAKES

Matty Bown started working at Pontefract, aged 11. He worked until the war broke out, where he fought bravely on leave, then returned to Pontefract and continued working as a groundsman up into his 70s.

The Bown family has worked with Pontefract Racecourse for many years and continues to follow in Matty’s footsteps Granddaughter Ruth says her Grandfather would do ‘Owt for Anyone’, remembering his hardworking nature and lively social life.

Pictured with Matty is Bess the Horse, who worked on racedays transporting owners and trainers from the railway station to the course.

Four million memories made every year

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RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 1.52 - THE GO RACING IN YORKSHIRE FUTURE STARS APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4187 to the winning horse The second to receive £1964, the third £981, the fourth £491 and the ﬁfth £244. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 51-70 (also open to such horses rated 50 and below) £28 stake if the horse is rated 51 or higher, or £5 stake if the horse is rated 50 or lower with £23 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 16th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 3-y-o 8st 7lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st; 3-y-o 9st 12lb Penalties, after September 6th, 2025, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. To be ridden by Apprentice Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 52 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to September 15th, 2025, have not ridden more than 50 winners in races under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 25 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed). A memento will be presented to the owner of the winner of this race. In addition a cash prize will be presented to the stable employee judged to be in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 18 entries at £28. - Closed September 12th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. A SS SEE PAGE 4 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 2.22 - THE DOWNLOAD THE RACEDAY READY APP NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4320 to the winning horse The second to receive £2028, the third £1014 and the fourth £507. for novice two yrs old. Enter by noon, September 12th and pay £28 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 16th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 4lb; ﬁllies 8st 13lb Penalties, for each Restricted Novice or Maiden race won 4lb For each other race won 7lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties). Pontefract Races Annual Badgeholders will present a memento to the owner of the winner of this race. They will also present a cash prize to the stable employee, judged by them, to be in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 15 entries at £28. - Closed September 12th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3414; Second £1706; Third £854; Fourth £426. (Penalty Value £4320) SS SEE PAGE 6 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 2.52 - THE BEN AND MARY HIBBERT MEMORIAL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBBPLUS RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5234 to the winning horse The second to receive £2456, the third £1227, the fourth £614 and the ﬁfth £306. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 61-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82; such horses rated 60 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £29 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £5 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £24 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 16th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 4lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 9lb Penalties, after September 6th, 2025, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. CHERYL HIBBERT has generously sponsored this race in memory of her parents Ben and Mary Hibbert. She will present a memento to the owners of the winner of this race In addition, she will also present a cash prize to the stable employee judged by her to be in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 13 entries at £29. - Closed September 12th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4129; Second £2065; Third £1032; Fourth £516; Fifth £258. (Penalty Value £5234) SS

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Fourth Race 3.22 - THE ALWAYS TRYING RACING SYNDICATE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV I) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3402 to the winning horse The second to receive £1596, the third £797, the fourth £399 and the ﬁfth £198. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-60 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below) £26 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £5 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £21 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 16th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 12lb; 3-y-o 8st 7lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st 12lb; 3-y-o 9st 7lb Penalties, after September 6th, 2025, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. THE ALWAYS TRYING RACING SYNDICATE have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the owner of the winner In addition, they will also present a cash prize to the stable employee judged by them to be in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 13 entries at £26. - Closed September 12th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2684; Second £1342; Third £671; Fourth £335; Fifth £168. (Penalty Value £3402.10) SS SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 3.52 - THE ALWAYS TRYING RACING SYNDICATE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV II) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3402 to the winning horse The second to receive £1596, the third £797, the fourth £399 and the ﬁfth £198. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-60 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £26 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £5 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £21 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 16th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 12lb; 3-y-o 8st 7lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st 12lb; 3-y-o 9st 7lb Penalties, after September 6th, 2025, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. THE ALWAYS TRYING RACING SYNDICATE have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the owner of the winner In addition, they will also present a cash prize to the stable employee judged by them to be in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 13 entries at £26. - Closed September 12th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2684; Second £1342; Third £671; Fourth £335; Fifth £168. (Penalty Value £3402.10) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 4.23 - THE NADEEN DAWSON MEMORIAL MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4320 to the winning horse The second to receive £2028, the third £1014 and the fourth £507. for maiden three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, September 12th and pay £28 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 16th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 7lb; ﬁllies 9st 2lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 9st 11lb; ﬁllies 9st 6lb. PETER DAWSON has generously sponsored this race in memory of his late wife, Nadeen. He will present a memento to the owner of the winner of this race He will also present a cash prize to the stable employee judged by him to be in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 17 entries at £28. - Closed September 12th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3414; Second £1706; Third £854; Fourth £426. (Penalty Value £4320) SS SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 4.55 - THE RACING TV HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4187 to the winning horse The second to receive £1964, the third £981, the fourth £491 and the ﬁfth £244. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 51-70 (also open to such horses rated 50 and below) £28 stake if the horse is rated 51 or higher, or £5 stake if the horse is rated 50 or lower with £23 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 16th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 2lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 7lb Penalties, after September 6th, 2025, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. A memento will be presented to the owner of the winner of this race. In addition a cash prize will also be awarded to the stable employee judged to be in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 13 entries at £28. - Closed September 12th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) SS SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Eighth Race 5.32 - THE MATTY BOWN HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5234 to the winning horse The second to receive £2456, the third £1227, the fourth £614 and the ﬁfth £306. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 61-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82; such horses rated 60 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £29 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £5 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £24 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 16th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 3-y-o 8st 5lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st; 3-y-o 9st 10lb Penalties, after September 6th, 2025, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. RUTH BOWN will present a memento to the owner of the winner of this race In addition a cash prize will also be awarded to the stable employee judged to be in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 22 entries at £29. - Closed September 12th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4129; Second £2065; Third £1032; Fourth £516; Fifth £258. (Penalty Value £5234) SS SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.

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