Pontefract Racecard - Sunday 14th August by Weatherbys

In-The-Zone Family Day S U N D A Y 1 4 T H A U G U S T R A C E C A R D

1738 1773 1807 1842 1876 SUNDAY 14TH AUGUST UNDER THE RULES OF RACING PATRON THE COUNTESS OF HALIFAX STEWARDS CHIEF STEWARD ALAN DEMPSEY STEWARDS’ PANEL CHAIR ROSIE PEARSON STEWARD COLIN VICKERS ASSISTANT STEWARD ALI GALLIERS-PRATT RACEDAYASSISTANT PHILIPPA HARDY STARTERS RYAN COLLEY, JASON CALLAGHAN JUDGE DI CLARK CLERK OFTHE SCALES CLAUDIA MARELLI EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS ALEC DENT, JOE O’GORMAN, DAVID COOK VETERINARY OFFICER NIGEL HAIZELDEN VETERINARY SURGEONS KEN ALEXANDER, MARK ANDREWS MEDICAL OFFICERS Dr PATRICK WYNN, Dr ALASTAIR DICKSON, Dr VIVTUT BETTING RING MANAGERS MALCOLM HART COMMENTATOR GARETH TOPHAM MANAGING DIRECTOR J. NORMAN GUNDILL, MBE Tel: (01977) 781307 CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER AND CLERK OFTHE COURSE RICHARD HAMMILL Tel: (07808) 965402 ADMINISTRATION MANAGER CAROL NICKELS ACCOUNTS MANAGER NICOLA CAWOOD CATERING MANAGER RICHARD HOOPER (07791) 761353 BRITBET RACING MANAGER SUE GODWIN (07785) 714832 HEAD GROUNDSMAN MARTIN FOLLOWS (07783) 119091 ADMINISTRATION OFFICE (01977) 781307 PONTEFRACT RACES are run byTHE PONTEFRACT PARK RACE COMPANY LIMITED, a company registered in England No 159754 whose address within Great Britain at which documents may be effectively served on a business is The Administration Office, Pontefract Racecourse, Pontefract Park, Park Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire WF8 4QD OFFICIAL PROGRAMME Racecard cover picture courtesy of Alan Wright of Official Photographers (01695 724504). Published by authority of the Managing Executive of the Racecourse TODAY’S OFFICIALS

CHELMSFORD CITY Race 1 1.25 1m 1 Dark Design (IRE) 10-2 2 Street Poet (IRE) 9-12 3 Admodum (USA) 9-11 4 Broxi (IRE) 9-11 5 Emerald Fox (GB) 9-9 6 Daany (IRE) 9-9 7 Only The Brave (USA) 9-9 8 Fanzone (IRE) 9-8 9 Amalfi Salsa (IRE) 9-6 10 Belisa de Vega (IRE) 9-2 11 Wonderful Thing (IRE) 9-0 12 Lord Cherry (IRE) 8-13 Race 2 2.00 2m 1 Beggarman (GB) 10-3 2 Shirbo (GB) 10-1 3 Champs de Reves (GB) 9-9 4 Schwartz (IRE) 9-8 5 Gliding Bay (GB) 9-5 6 Moonlit Warrior (GB) 9-4 7 Claritudo (GB) 9-3 8 Miss Blennerhasset (IRE) 9-0 Race 3 2.35 6f 1 Jedba (GB) 9-11 2 My Joker (IRE) 9 7 3 Blue Collar Lass (GB) 9-2 4 La Equinata (GB) 9-2 5 Moment de Reve (GB) 9-2 6 Peggoty (GB) 9-2 Race 4 3.10 6f 1 Tippy Toes (GB) 9-12 2 Aramis Grey (IRE) 9-2 3 Lovely Breeze (IRE) 9-2 4 Origintrail (IRE) 9-0 5 True Jem (FR) 8-13 6 Sky Blue Pink (GB) 8-10 Race 5 3.45 1m 6f 1 Shut Up And Dance (IRE) 9-11 2 Timestamp (IRE) 9-10 3 Lightening Gesture (GB) 9-9 4 Copperplate (GB) 9-3 5 Dizzy Ed (IRE) 8-11 6 Just Percy (IRE) 8-9 7 Belle Bouteille (IRE) 8-9 Race 6 4.20 7f 1 Dors Toyboy (IRE) 9-13 2 Desert Dream (GB) 9-10 3 Monaadhil (IRE) 9-9 4 Irish Times (GB) 9-7 5 Pretty Shiftwell (GB) 9-7 6 Diva Dancer (GB) 9-5 7 The Charmer (IRE) 9-5 8 Stroxx (IRE) 9-5 9 Ballyvil (IRE) 9-4 10 You Didn’t Did You (GB) 9-4 11 Gaazooo (IRE) 9-1 12 Nooo More (IRE) 9-0 Race 7 4.55 1m 2f 1 Agent of Fortune (GB) 9-9 2 Bonnie Lad (GB) 9-9 3 Carmela Soprano (GB) 9-9 4 Channel Packet (GB) 9-9 5 Dolly Drake (GB) 9-9 6 Jeanette May (GB) 9-9 7 Star of St Louis (FR) 9-9 8 City Vaults (GB) 9-6 9 Coul Universe (IRE) 9-1 10 Ellen Clacy (GB) 9-1 11 Exceed And Eclipse (IRE) 9-1 12 Ickytoo (GB) 9-1 SOUTHWELL Race 1 2.08 1m 13y 1 Kiritimati Island (GB) 9-10 2 Lady Lou (GB) 9-7 3 Coligone Kate (GB) 9-6 4 Inchbae (GB) 9-6 5 Thunderhill (IRE) 9-6 6 The Mad Monk (IRE) 9-5 7 Hoi An Beach (GB) 9-3 8 Bay Bee (GB) 9-1 9 Hoots Toots (GB) 9-0 10 Connie R (IRE) 8-9 Race 2 2.43 7f 14y 1 Alvescot (GB) 9-2 2 Bint Al Daar (GB) 9-2 3 Double March (IRE) 9-2 4 Elusive Truth (IRE) 9-2 5 Hey Lyla (GB) 9-2 6 Lion Cub (GB) 9-2 7 Mazyuna (IRE) 9-2 8 Miss New York (USA) 9-2 9 Naomi’s Charm (IRE) 9-2 10 Pretty Young Thing (IRE) 9-2 11 Wintercrack (GB) 9-2 Race 3 3.18 7f 14y 1 The Mouse King (IRE) 9-9 2 Craic At Dawn (IRE) 9-8 3 Ahamoment (IRE) 9-6 4 Spitting Feathers (IRE) 9-5 5 Kingwell (GB) 9-5 6 Variety Island (GB) 8-13 7 Contactless (IRE) 8-11 8 My Boy Jack (GB) 8-10 9 Hulton Ranger (IRE) 8-5 Race 4 3.53 6f 16y 1 Society Lion (GB) 10-2 2 Badri (GB) 10-2 3 Sergeant Tibbs (GB) 10-0 4 Lilkian (GB) 10-0 5 Abu Malek (IRE) 9-13 6 Dave Dexter (GB) 9-12 7 Bellagio Man (IRE) 9-11 8 Gowanlad (GB) 9-7 9 Phinow (IRE) 9-6 10 Dazzling Dan (IRE) 9-5 11 Dark Shot (GB) 9-4 12 Gannon Glory (IRE) 9-4 13 Kentucky Rose (GB) 9-0 14 So Grateful (GB) 8-11 Race 5 4.28 6f 16y 1 Mumcat (GB) 9-11 2 Coaxing (GB) 9-10 3 Dark Side Thunder (GB) 9-9 4 Lady Madonna (GB) 9-8 5 Little Finn (IRE) 9-4 6 Hurt You Never (IRE) 9-0 7 Banana (GB) 8-13 Race 6 5.03 4f 214y 1 Big Impact (GB) 9-9 2 Ustath (GB) 9-8 3 Marwari (IRE) 9-6 4 Scale Force (GB) 9-5 5 The Tron (GB) 9-4 6 Jet Set Go (GB) 9-2 7 Young Tiger (GB) 9-0 8 Karapiro (IRE) 8-12 9 Birdie Bowers (IRE) 8-10 10 Country Charm (GB) 8-9 11 Diamond Memories (GB) 8-9 Race 7 5.33 1m 4f 14y 1 Three Platoon (GB) 10-4 2 Lady Percival (GB) 10-2 3 Lord Torranaga (FR) 10-1 4 Tiger Jet (IRE) 10-0 5 Natchez Trace (GB) 9-13 6 World Without Love (GB) 9-8 7 Fandabidozi (IRE) 9-6 8 Down To The Kid (IRE) 9-5 9 Harmonious (GB) 8-12 10 Scottish Dancer (IRE) 8-12 11 Cold Henry (GB) 8-9

11th September 2022 | 8.45am Go behind-the-scenes of Malton’s historic racing yards Meet trainers, horses and stable staff Afternoon activities on Highfield Gallops Free entrance for under 16s BOOK TICKETS: MALTONOPENDAY.CO.UK

THE IN-THE-ZONE

There is lots going on all around the course so there is something for everyone to enjoy! It also promises to be an afternoon of great racing as we have the feature race of the year, the £60,000 EBF Highfield Farm Flying Fillies Stakes.

THE INDUSTRY ZONE - 12:30-12:45

On behalf of the team at Pontefract, we hope you have a great day!

Enjoy a behind the scenes talk in the Winners Enclosure about what it’s like to work in racing with Robert Hogarth!

Join the ex-racehorses in the Parade Ring to find out about their life when they retire with New Beginnings.

THE NEWCOMERS ZONE - 13:00-13:30 Meet our ‘Here to Help’ team who will show your around and explain how an afternoon at the races works.

THE TIPSTER ZONE - 13:00-13:15

Listen to the expert Punters Panel in the Winners Enclosure.

THE KIDS ZONE - All day Enjoy the Kids Zone throughout the afternoon in the Picnic Enclosure.

Enjoy a free tea or coffee with us while you read the Racing Post and pick your sleections for the day.

THEZONES: Welcome to our final Family Sunday of the season here at Pontefract.

THE HORSE ZONE -12:45-13:00

THE QUIET ZONE - 12:30-13:00

There will also be the Kids Golden Horseshoe Competion! Hidden somewhere around the Racecourse is a Golden Horseshoe waiting to be found. The ﬁrst child to ﬁnd the Golden Horseshoe will win a Sweetie Hamper kindly donated by Sugar Rush! ONE FAMILYDAY There will also be a funfair, sweets, activity packs, flags and even some jockey silks to try on if you fancy! We also have trips to the stalls to see a race from the very start the bus will pick up from the Picnic Enclosure entrance at 13:35, 14:45 and 17:05.

We will be running guided trips to see the start of all races over 5 and 6 furlongs. If you’d like to see the start of these races, please meet the minibus at the entrance gates to the Picnic Enclosure at 1:35pm, 2:45pm and 5:05pm. TRIPS TO SEE THE START OF THE RACES

TREVORWOODSMEMORIALRACE

This memorial race, which is held in memory of a much missed Husband and Dad, has been held each year since his passing in 2003, to celebrate the life of Trevor - a local man who loved attending the races, especially here at Pontefract. Janet, Neil & Lisa, Karen & Paul, Stuart & Claire, Liv & Luke would like to say a big thank you to all our friends and family for all their support over the last 19 years and for attending again today.

All time high! From 5f to 15f, the British EBF aims to allocate £1.7million contributed by GB based stallion studs to flat racing’s prize money in 2022. MILLIO SECARTALFHSITIRB AH V E BENEFITTEDFROMIMPROVEDPRIZEMONEYFR O M FBE SNOITUBIRTNOC OVER 700 FLAT RACES 001£ 000, F I N A L S | EBF OTDETUBIRTNOC RB I T I S H RACINGSINCE1983 | CONTRIBUTEDTO BR I T I S H |3891ECNISGNICAR £36 MILLION+ #GoodForRacing T: +44 1638 667960 E: info@ebfhorseracing.co.uk @BritishEBF www.ebfstallions.com

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2021: FORCED ENTRY 2 9 4 Jason Watson 7-1 (David O’Meara) 4 ran Record Time: 1min 1.1secs; Median Time: 1min 3.30secs

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TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 26. 50,000 gns yearling, Sioux Nation ﬁlly. Half-sister to useful winner up to 1m To Glory. Dam, 2-y-o 7f winner, half-sister to useful winner up to 1m Graser Yard 11-56 with 2-y-o newcomers last 12 months. Likely type. TFRHHHHH BHA

Stewards Note: CAMILA VARGAS: Following its run on 5/8/2022 it was reported that the horse ran green. S.P.’s: 5-2 Cinque Verde (GB), 11-4 Russet Gold (GB), 7-2 Talha (GB), 9-2 Jamie Bond (GB), 20-1 Camila Vargas (IRE) SMARTER Karl Burke is having an excellent season with his 2-y-os so CINQUE VERDE is taken to make a winning start. Fellow newcomer Talha may emerge as the biggest threat with Russet Gold setting only a fair standard. PREDICTION: 1.CINQUE VERDE 2.TALHA 3.RUSSET GOLD conditi of this race, see page 47 COURSE TRAINER (17 22): R Fahey (40 wins from 282 runners, 14%) runs TALHA (LAST 14 DAYS): K R Burke (10 wins from 45 runners, 22%) VARGAS & CINQUE VERDE RUSSET GOLD trained by R Varian, Newmarket, 147 miles.

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TIMEFORM VIEW £35,000 yearling, Dandy Man ﬁlly Dam winner up to 6f (2-y-o 5f winner) out of useful 2-y-o 5f winner Inourthoughts. 11/1, last of 9 in novice event at Thirsk (5f, good) on debut 9 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA 5 CINQUE VERDE (GB) (-) 9-2 (5) Br B f Sioux Nation (USA) Gregoria (IRE) Daniel Tudhope J O Mr B & Miss C Green K. R. Burke, Leyburn T B Gregoria Partnership

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Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor 1738 1773 1807 1842 1876 FORM ANALYSIS A CLOSER LOOK 12 | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | First Race 1.50 5f 3yTHE TREVOR WOODS MEMORIAL BRITISH EBF NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (for horses who have not won more than one race) (GBB RACE) for novice two yrs old x Total race value £9999 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4267, 2nd £2133, 3rd £1067, 4th £533. (PenaltyValue £5399.46) Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. colours no horse st-lb Draw 1 JAMIE BOND (GB) (15) 6 9-7 (1) Br B c Zoustar (AUS) Always A Drama (IRE) Graham Lee J O Bond Thoroughbred Limited Bryan Smart, Hambleton T B Plantation Stud Churchill Tyres S TIMEFORM VIEW €42,000 foal, £44,000 yearling, £130,000 2-y-o. Zoustar colt. First foal. Dam, 6f winner, half-sister to very smart winner up to 1m Endless Drama. 11/1, sixth of 13 in maiden atThirsk (5f, good) on debut 15 days ago, slowlyaway Likelyto improve TFRHHHHI BHA 2 RUSSET GOLD (GB) (19) 50 9-7 (2) Br Ch c Al Kazeem Aﬄuent Ben Curtis J O Mr D. J. Deer Roger Varian, Newmarket T B D. J. and Mrs Deer Oakgrove Stud S TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden. 15/2, eighth of 18 in maiden at Glorious Goodwood (6f, good to ﬁrm) 19 days ago. Sets the standard. TFRHHHHI BHA 3 TALHA (GB) (-) 9-7 (3) Br Ch c Havana Grey My Lea (IRE) Oisin Orr J O KHK Racing Richard Fahey, Malton T B Whitsbury Manor Stud TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled February 3. £85,000 yearling, Havana Grey colt. Dam Italian 5f/6f winner (including at 2 yrs), won 2 Group 3 events in that country Yard 4-42 with 2-y-o newcomers last 12 months. Interesting debutant. TFRHHHHI BHA 4 CAMILA VARGAS (IRE) (9) 0 9-2 (4) Br B f Dandy Man (IRE) Tilly Trotter (IRE) Clifford Lee J O Ontoawinner 14 & Mrs E Burke K. R. Burke, Leyburn T B Ballyhane www.ontoawinner.net S

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1911 1945 1980 2015 13 PONTEFRACT-RACES.CO.UK O N E RACE RESULT 1ST 2ND3RD 4TH TIME DISTANCE RECORD TIMES DISTANCE RECORD HOLDER DATE COURSE RECORD 5f 3y GOLDEN BOUNTY Sep 20 20011m 1.10 5f 3y JUDICIAL Apr 24 2017 1m 0.49 6f FAWZI Sep 6 19831m 14.00 6f MERRY ONE Aug 29 1970 1m 12.60 1m 6y STAR SPRAY Sep 6 19831m 42.80 1m 6y ALASIL Sep 26 2002 1m 42.80 1m 6y ISLAND LIGHT Apr 13 20021m 40 60 1m 2f 5y SHANTYSTAR Oct 7 2002 2m 10.10 1m 2f 5y HAPPY HECTOR Jul 9 1979 2m 8.20 1m 2f 5y TOM NODDY Aug 21 1972 2m 8.20 1m 4f 5y AJAAN Aug 8 2007 2m 33.72 2m 1f 27y PARADISE FLIGHT Jun 6 2005 3m 40.67 2m 2f 2y KUDZ Sep 9 19863m 51.10 2m 5f 139y PHYSICAL May 14 1984 4m 47.80 The winning horse will also receive a sack of carrots kindly donated by Poskitts Vegetable Farmers and Growers’ GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME The Great British Bonus (GBB) oﬀers multiple bonuses of up to £20,000 per eligible race for British-bred ﬁllies and mares. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS The Racecourse Executive would like to thank our sponsors today T H E FA M I LY O F M A R Y C L AR K T H E FA M I LY O F T R E V O R W O O D S POSITION OF STALLS Unless an announcement is made to the contrary, Starting Stalls will be positioned against the INSIDE RUNNING RAIL for all races. The family of Trevor Woods will present a memento to the winning owner in the Winner’s Enclosure after this race A cash prize of £40 will be presented to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race

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THE MARY CLARK ‘FAVOURITE DAY OF THE YEAR’ HANDICAP STAKES at 2.25pm “Memories are time travels bringing us back to the most precious moments”

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor 1738 1773 1807 1842 1876 FORM ANALYSIS A CLOSER LOOK 16 | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Second Race 2.25 1m 4f 5yTHE MARY CLARK ‘FAVOURITE DAY OF THE YEAR’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) for three yrs old and upwards x Total race value £13000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £5291, 2nd £2645, 3rd £1323, 4th £661. (PenaltyValue £6696) Weights raised 2lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. colours no horse age st-lb Draw 1 WOR WILLIE (GB) (40) 14-1041 CD 4 10-2 (4) Br B g Mukhadram Caterina de Medici (FR) Paul Mulrennan J O Mr D. Neale Michael Dods, Darlington T B Minster Stud Denton Hall Racing Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW 2 wins from 4 runs this year. 11/2, career best when winning 6-runner handicap at this C&D (good) 40 days ago, forging clear Big player. TFRHHHHI BHA83 2 BEARAWAY (IRE) (18) 2-23641 D 4 9-8 (2) Br B g Kodiac Fair Sailing (IRE) Louis Steward J O Turf Club 2020 & Mr H Morrison Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley T B Airlie Stud Bridgend Hotel S TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t need to be at best when winning 3-runner claimer (11/10) at Leicester (11.8f, good to ﬁrm) 18 days ago, cosily. More needed back in a handicap. TFRHHHII BHA75 3 MY LITTLE QUEENS (IRE) (37) 561-125 4 9-3 (3) Br Gr f Mastercraftsman (IRE) Spiralling Oisin Orr J O Richard Fahey Ebor Racing Club Ltd Richard Fahey, Malton T B Roundhill Stud TIMEFORM VIEW 1 win from 3 runs this year Latest win at Wetherby in June. Fifth of 8 in handicap (11/2) at York (11.8f, good to ﬁrm) 37 days ago. Back down in class. TFRHHHHI BHA70 4 GLORY AND HONOUR (IRE) (9) 000311 D 6 8-13 (1) Br B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) On Khee Daniel Tudhope J O The Horse Watchers David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T B Mr Michael D. Hickey Gain Equine Nutrition S TIMEFORM VIEW 2 wins from 6 runs this year for current connections, winning 12-runner handicap at Thirsk (12f, good) 9 days ago, missing break. Progressing well. TFRHHHHH BHA66 DECLARED RUNNERS 4 2021: DASH OF SPICE 7 9 12 Tom Marquand 11-1 (Adrian Keatley) 4 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4. Record Time: 2mins 33.72secs; Median Time: 2mins 40.80secs Probable S.P.’s: 15-8 Glory And Honour (IRE), 2-1 Wor Willie (GB), 7-2 My Little Queens (IRE), 13-2 Bearaway (IRE) PLAY SMARTER GLORY AND HONOUR was value extra when he notched a second win of the week at Thirsk 9 days ago, overcoming a modest pace, and is highly likely to make a bold bid for the hat-trick. Wor Willie was a wide-margin winner over this C&D last month and looks the obvious threat. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GLORY AND HONOUR (IRE) 2.WOR WILLIE 3.MY LITTLE QUEENS (IRE) RACE RESULT 1ST 2ND3RD 4TH TIME DISTANCE For conditions of this race, see page 47 LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17 22): R Fahey (40 wins from 282 runners, 14%) runs MY LITTLE QUEENS TRAINER IN FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D O’Meara (11 wins from 62 runners, 18%) runs GLORY AND HONOUR LONGEST TRAVELLER: BEARAWAY trained by H Morrison, East Ilsley, 172 miles.

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

The winning horse will also receive a sack of carrots kindly donated by Poskitts Vegetable Farmers and Growers’ Catrin Nack and Jimmy Clark will present a memento to the winning owner in the Winner’s Enclosure after this race A cash prize of £50 will be presented to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race

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LONGEST TRAVELLER: CHIL CHIL trained by A Balding, Kingsclere, 193 miles.

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For conditions of this race, see page 47 COURSE TRAINER (17 22): R Fahey (40 wins from 282 runners, 14%) runs BARBANERA IN FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): K R Burke (10 wins from 45 runners, 22%) runs FAVOURITE CHILD & HONEY SWEET

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful filly 40/1, 10 1/4 lengths thirteenth of 15 to Oscula in Oak Tree Stakes at Goodwood (7f, good to firm) 18 days ago but had finished runner-up in a Carlisle listed race prior to that. TFRHHHII BHA97

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7 PRINCESS SHABNAM (IRE) (14) 023122 D 3 9-0 (1) Br B f Gregorian (IRE) Green Vision (IRE) Nicola Currie J

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor 1738 1773 1807 1842 1876 FORM ANALYSIS A CLOSER LOOK 22 | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Third Race 3.00 6fTHE EBF STALLIONS HIGHFIELD FARM FLYING FILLIES’ STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total race value £60000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £26400, 2nd £10884, 3rd £5442, 4th £2724, 5th £1362, 6th £678, 7th £342, 8th £168. (Penalty Value £33612) colours no horse age st-lb Draw 1 CHIL CHIL (GB) (15) 1053-00 D 6 9-4 (5) Br B m Exceed And Excel (AUS) Tiana Ben Curtis J O King Power Racing Co Ltd Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T B A. S. Denniff King Power International Co Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Third in Haydock Sprint Cup in a good 2021 campaign. Hasn’t fired in 2 outings this season but major player if bouncing back to anything like her best form. TFRHHHHI BHA109 2 GALE FORCE MAYA (GB) (22) 150131 CD 6 9-4 (9) Br Ch m Gale Force Ten Parabola Connor Beasley J O Mr Frank Lowe Michael Dods, Darlington T B Mrs J. Imray Magnus Homes Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winnerwho has progressed into a smart sprinter thisyear, winning 3 competitive 6f handicaps.Also third inYork Group 3 on penultimate start. The one to beat if the widest stall doesn’t prove too big an inconvenience. TFRHHHHH BHA107 3 ADAAY IN ASIA (GB) (8) 533111 D 3 9-0 (4) Br B f Adaay (IRE) Asia Minor (IRE) Dylan Hogan J O The 2 Under Partnership Harry Dunlop, Upper Lambourn T B W. H. R. John and Partners Class1personnel S TIMEFORM VIEWArrives in top form having completed a hat-trick in 6fhandicaps, the third leg coming atAscot’s ShergarCup meeting lastweekend.Will have to advance her form a little to keep the winning run going but that’s not out of the question in her current mood. TFRHHHII BHA94 4 BARBANERA (GER) (36) 213-40 3 9-0 (8) Br B f Showcasing Bastille (GER) Oisin Orr J O The Bastille Partnership Richard Fahey, Malton T B Gestut Westerberg TIMEFORM VIEW York novice winner at 2. Useful effort when fourth in Fred Darling on Newbury reappearance in April but needs to shrug off a lesser run in listed company at Chester 3 months later TFRHHHII BHA99 5 FAVOURITE CHILD (GB) (19) 22-5003 CD 3 9-0 (2) Br B f Mattmu Today’s The Day Tom Eaves J O Mr J Clasper & Bearstone Stud Ltd K. R. Burke, Leyburn T B Bearstone Stud KB Spigot Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful C&D winner. Creditable 3 1/2 lengths third of 12 to Adaay In Asia in handicap at Goodwood (6f, good to firm, 66/1) 19 days ago. Has something to find at this level, though. TFRHHIII BHA86

6 HONEY SWEET (IRE) (18) 420520 D 3 9-0 (6) Br B f Adaay (IRE) Sweet Sienna Clifford Lee J

O Mr Arashan Ali S. P. C. Woods, Newmarket T B Rathasker Stud TIMEFORM VIEWUsefulfillywhouppedhergamewhenbacktowinningwaysatChelmsford(6f)inJune.Goodrunner-upeffortsatChesterbothstartssince,latterly finishing 1 3/4 lengths second of7 to Ebro Riverin a listed race (6f, soft) 14 days ago. Likelyto be in the shake-up. TFRHHHHI BHA98

O Nick Bradley Racing 14 & Mrs E Burke K. R. Burke, Leyburn T B Mrs Jean Brennan Tordoﬀ & Son Ltd S

1911 1945 1980 2015 23 PONTEFRACT-RACES.CO.UK T H R E E 8 ROLLING THE DICE (IRE) (58) 013-000 3 9-0 (3) Br B f Mehmas (IRE) Padma Dougie Costello J O Mr Hassan Al Abdulmalik Hilal Kobeissi, Newmarket T B Paul McEnery TIMEFORM VIEW Third in the May Hill at 2 but has struggled to get competitive in good company over 1m this time round. Remains to be seen if she fares any better over this 2f shorter trip. TFRHHIII BHA95 9 SYMPHONY PERFECT (IRE) (18) 1-52556 D 3 9-0 (7) Br B f Fast Company (IRE) Irish Romance (IRE) Ross Coakley J O Next Wave Racing & Partners Hugo Palmer, Malpas T B Mrs Brid Cosgrove NAF S TIMEFORM VIEW Useful filly 28/1, creditable 3 3/4 lengths sixth of 15 to Oscula in Oak Tree Stakes at Goodwood (7f, good to firm) 18 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA99 DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2021: DOUBLE OR BUBBLE (IRE) 4 9 2 Jack Mitchell 5-4 (Chris Wall) 12 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 5, 6, 8. Record Time: 1min 12.6secs; Median Time: 1min 16.90secs Stewards Note: CHIL CHIL: Following its run on 30/7/2022 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed. Probable S.P.’s: 9-4 Chil Chil (GB), Gale Force Maya (GB), 7-1 Princess Shabnam (IRE), 10-1 Adaay In Asia (GB), 14-1 Barbanera (GER), 16-1 Symphony Perfect (IRE), 22-1 Honey Sweet (IRE), 33-1 Favourite Child (GB), Rolling The Dice (IRE) PLAY SMARTER A wide draw dents confidence slightly but GALE FORCE MAYA has a series of efforts to her name this year which suggest she should be more than capable of winning a listed race Chil Chil will be a major threat if recapturing anything like her best form, while Princess Shabnam was runner-up at this level last time and is handily drawn in stall 1. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GALE FORCE MAYA 2.CHIL CHIL 3.PRINCESS SHABNAM (IRE) RACE RESULT 1ST 2ND3RD 4TH TIME DISTANCE The winning horse will also receive a sack of carrots kindly donated by Poskitts Vegetable Farmers and Growers’ Emma Armstrong of Highfield Farm will present a Perpetual Challenge Trophy and a memento to the winning owner in the Winner’s Enclosure after this race A cash prize of £100 will be presented to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

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Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor 1738 1773 1807 1842 1876 FORM ANALYSIS A CLOSER LOOK 30 | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Fourth Race 3.35 1m 6yTHE WILLIAM HILL PICK YOUR PLACES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) for three yrs old x Total race value £14000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £5974, 2nd £2986, 3rd £1494, 4th £746. (Penalty Value £7560) colours no horse st-lb Draw 1 SANITISER (GB) (20) 415-052 D 9-9 (2) Br B g The Gurkha (IRE) Spicy Dal Mohammed Tabti (7) J O Ben & Sir Martyn Arbib Paul & Oliver Cole, Whatcombe T B Arbib Bloodstock Partnership P. F. I. Cole Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Three wins at 2. Best run this year when second of 4 in handicap at Windsor (1m, good to firm, 15/8) 20 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Cheekpieces on first time. TFRHHHII BHA86 2 IKHTIRAAQ (IRE) (45) 221-01 D 9-6 (1) Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) Mejala (IRE) Richard Kingscote J O Mr Robert Ng Sir Michael Stoute, Newmarket T B Shadwell Estate Company Limited TIMEFORM VIEWJust second start forthisyardwhen gaining careerwin number2 in 1mYarmouth handicap at the end ofJune.The runner-up in that contest beat Sanitiser when going one better at Windsor next time. Likely he has more to offer. TFRHHHHI BHA83 3 GORAK (FR) (28) 021-05 D 9-0 (4) Br B c Goken (FR) Ponte Bawi (IRE) Oisin Orr J O Mr Steve Bradley Richard Fahey, Malton T B Guy Pariente Holding Spral TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive form at 2, but comfortably held in 2 handicaps this term. Still early days but hard to be confident about his prospects here. TFRHHIII BHA77 4 ALOOQAAL (IRE) (11) 42-0031 8-11 (3) Br B c Zoffany (IRE) Natural Bloom (IRE) Alistair Rawlinson J O Ibn Ghayam Michael Appleby, Oakham T B Sir Robert Ogden TIMEFORM VIEWFailedtowinforMichaelHalfordinIrelandbutwastednotimegettingoffthemarkfornewconnections,stickingonwelltoseeoff10rivals over 7f at Kempton 11 days ago. Goes off 1lb lower returned to turf and likely to be just as effective back at 1m. TFRHHHHH BHA74 DECLARED RUNNERS 4 2021: DUTY OF CARE 3 9 2 Kevin Stott 2-1 (Sir Michael Stoute) 4 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 1. Running for the first time since Gelding No 2. Record Time: 1min 40.6secs; Median Time: 1min 45.90secs Probable S.P.’s: 5-4 Ikhtiraaq (IRE), 2-1 Alooqaal (IRE), 13-2 Sanitiser (GB), 15-2 Gorak (FR) PLAY SMARTER The handicapper may have been premature splitting ALOOQAAL’s turf and AW marks at such an early stage in his career, particularly as he’s only just joined this stable, so he gets the vote off a 1lb lower rating than he defied at Kempton recently. There should be more to come from Ikhtiraaq so he’s the danger TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ALOOQAAL (IRE) 2.IKHTIRAAQ (IRE) 3.SANITISER RACE RESULT 1ST 2ND3RD 4TH TIME DISTANCE For conditions of this race, see page 47 LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17 22): R Fahey (40 wins from 282 runners, 14%) runs GORAK TRAINER IN FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Appleby (11 wins from 44 runners, 25%) runs ALOOQAAL LONGEST TRAVELLER: SANITISER trained by P F I Cole, Whatcombe, 173 miles

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Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor 1738 1773 1807 1842 1876 FORM ANALYSIS A CLOSER LOOK 34 | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Fifth Race 4.10 2m 1f 27yTHE MOOR TOP FARM SHOP HEMSWORTH HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) for three yrs old and upwards x Total race value £7000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2731, 2nd £1365, 3rd £683, 4th £341, 5th £240, 6th £240.(PenaltyValue £3456) Weights raised 4lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. colours no horse age st-lb Draw 1 YAGOOD (IRE) (89) 533-324 6 10-3 (1) Br Ch g Teofilo (IRE) Tabassum (IRE) Daniel Tudhope J O Mr O. S. Harris Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T B Shadwell Estate Company Limited Bet UK / Game Tech Marketing Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW2/1, creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at Nottingham (16f, good to firm) 3 months ago, beaten bya trio thatwere ridden a good deal more prominently Has since left Joseph Parr and this reliable sort merits consideration. TFRHHHII BHA71 2 FLINT HILL (GB) (36) 4-40420 CD 6 10-3 (4) Br Ch g Excelebration (IRE) Modify Graham Lee J O R Whitelock, L Clemitson & R Jefferson Ruth Jefferson, Malton T B Denniff Farms Ltd Ruth Jefferson Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Unreliable type. 7/2, ran a typical race when third of 7 in handicap at Thirsk (16.1f, good) 23 days ago, running on after oﬀ the bridle long way out. More severe headgear enlisted today. TFRHHHII BHA69 6 GORDONS AURA (IRE) (5) 500-32 BF 3 8-13 (2) Br B g Golden Horn Sequined (USA) Luke Morris J

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TIMEFORM VIEWFailed toland much ofa blowwhen seventh of9 on handicap hurdle debut (10/3) at Ludlow(15.8f, HHIII 0-342 3 9-3 Br Gr f Mastercraftsman (IRE) Motheeba (USA) Richard Kingscote J Paul & Clare Rooney Charlie & Mark Johnston, Middleham T B D. & E. Phelan Johnston Racing Ltd S VIEW 16/1, showed improved form on handicap debut when second of 7 atYarmouth (14.1f, good to ﬁrm) 19 days ago, suited by increase in trip. Upped further in distance today and there could be more to come. HHHHI BHA70 5 GRIMSBY TOWN (IRE) (23) 266623 3 9-2 (7) Br B g Garswood Fantasy In Blue Dougie Costello J The Top Silk Syndicate John Quinn, Malton T B Garryard Stables JJ Quinn Racing Ltd, Sapphire S

good) just under3 months ago. Won three on the bounce in this sphere in 2021 (all on the AW), but turf form is uninspiring. TFR

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(IRE) Twelfth Night (IRE) Andrew Elliott J O Mr John Sidebottom & Mrs Kate Sidebottom Micky Hammond, Middleham T B Pollards Stables Micky Hammond Racing S TIMEFORM VIEW Offered little in bumpers and similar story in 4 starts on Flat, tailed off on handicap debut at Thirsk 9 days ago. Significantly upped in trip today but a big leap of faith required to support her TFRHHIII BHA40 For conditions of this race, see page 47 LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17 22): C & M Johnston (33 wins from 202 runners, 16%) runs MAGGIE’S DELIGHT TRAINER IN FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C & M Johnston (13 wins from 88 runners, 15%) runs MAGGIE’S DELIGHT LONGEST TRAVELLER: YAGOOD trained by N Mulholland, Limpley Stoke, 216 miles.

TIMEFORM VIEWTwice successful overC&D last summerand right back on songwhen second in Pontefract Cup (18f) inJune,worn downwell inside ﬁnal 1f Shaped as if still in good form when seventh atYork last month and he’s one to consider back at this track. TFRHHHHI BHA71 3 LINDWALL (IRE) (97) 01110-2 4 9-11 (5) Br Ch g Australia Cochabamba (IRE) Paul Mulrennan J

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. 6/4 and visored for 1st time, creditable second of 6 in handicap at Nottingham (14f, good to ﬁrm) 5 days ago. Upped further in trip and no surprise should he be involved. TFRHHHHH BHA66

1911 1945 1980 2015 35 PONTEFRACT-RACES.CO.UK F I V E DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2021: TEQANY (IRE) 7 9 10 Dougie Costello 7-2 (Fergal O’Brien) 7 ran Visor worn ﬁrst time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7. Record Time: 3mins 40.67secs; Median Time: 3mins 44.60secs Probable S.P.’s: 11-4 Gordons Aura (IRE), 7-2 Yagood (IRE), 11-2 Grimsby Town (IRE), 6-1 Flint Hill (GB), 13-2 Maggie’s Delight (IRE), 15-2 Lindwall (IRE), 66-1 Countess Olivia (IRE) PLAY SMARTER Cases can be made for most but GORDONS AURA looks a 3-y-o ﬁrmly on the up for Sir Mark Prescott, and with this extra 3f holding no fears, he gets the nod to open his account. Maggie’s Delight showed improved form when runner-up on handicap debut at Yarmouth last month so she heads up the opposition, with Flint Hill another to consider TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GORDONS AURA (IRE) 2.MAGGIE’S DELIGHT (IRE) 3.FLINT HILL RACE RESULT 1ST 2ND3RD 4TH TIME DISTANCE The winning horse will also receive a sack of carrots kindly donated by Poskitts Vegetable Farmers and Growers’ GO RACING IN YORKSHIRE Find out more about us on www.goracing.co.uk or E-mail us on admin@goracing.co.uk DISCOVER BRITISH RACING’S COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND EDUCATION ACTIVITY @Rracingtogether.co.uk acingTogether Mr & Mrs Yates of Moor Top Farm Shop, Hemsworth will present a memento to the winning owner in the Winner’s Enclosure after this race A cash prize of £100 will be presented to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race

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Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor 1738 1773 1807 1842 1876 FORM ANALYSIS A CLOSER LOOK 38 | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Sixth Race 4.45 1m 6yTHE WILLIAM HILL LENGTHEN YOUR ODDS NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) for novice three yrs old and upwards x Total race value £10000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4267, 2nd £2133, 3rd £1067, 4th £533. (Penalty Value £5400) colours no horse age st-lb Draw 1 MAJESTIC (IRE) (20) 432 4 9-11 (2) Br B g Conduit (IRE) Grevillea (IRE) Ben Curtis J O Mr N. J. Hitchins Mick Channon, West Ilsley T B Mr & Mrs Nick Hitchins Mike Channon Bloodstock Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden on Flat. Second of 7 in maiden at Ffos Las (8f, soft, 11/4) 20 days ago. Seems to be going the right way and looks a player. TFRHHHHI BHA79 2 POSITIVE FORCE (GB) (21) 4362 3 9-4 (1) Br Gr g El Kabeir (USA) Clann Force Tom Eaves J O Sapphire Print Solutions Ltd Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T B Miss S. Sands & Mrs Lynette Andersen Sapphire Print Solutions Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable second of 7 in maiden (9/2) at this C&D (good to soft) 21 days ago, clear of rest. Needs to improve if he’s to land this. TFRHHHII BHA77 3 THREE START (IRE) (16) 524-425 BF 3 9-4 (3) Br B g Muhaarar Front House (IRE) Stevie Donohoe J O Mr B. Haggas William Haggas, Newmarket T B Front House Syndicate & Wilgerbosdrift BROOK TAVERNER S TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful gelding. Below form fifth of 9 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f, 5/2) 16 days ago. Back down in trip. Should get off the mark if he’s back to form. TFRHHHHH BHA79 4 YAKHABAR (GB) (21) 5-3 3 9-4 (6) Br B g Ulysses (IRE) End of An Era (IRE) Daniel Tudhope J O Foulrice Park Racing Limited Liam Bailey, Middleham T B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Show Business Interiors Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden. First run since leaving Sir Michael Stoute when third of 7 in maiden (5/1) at this C&D (good to soft) 21 days ago, slowly away TFRHHIII BHA 5 AGENT SONYA (IRE) (49) 6303 3 8-13 (4) Br Ch f Dubawi (IRE) Very Special (IRE) Clifford Lee J O Mr Zhang Yuesheng K. R. Burke, Leyburn T B Godolphin TIMEFORM VIEW Fair filly. Tongue strap on for 1st time, third of 10 in minor event at La-Roche-Posay (8.4f, good) 49 days ago. First run for yard after leaving H-A. Pantall. TFRHHHII BHA73 6 JEWEL OF KABEIR (IRE) (46) 0-0 3 8-13 (5) Br B f El Kabeir (USA) Apple Spirit (USA) Paul Mulrennan J O The cosy at home family and friends Adrian Keatley, Malton T B Brid Cosgrove TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden. Eighth of 10 in minor event (100/1) at Thirsk (8f, good to firm) 46 days ago. Uphill task. TFRHHIII BHA DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2021: ALPHA CRU (IRE) 3 9 2 David Nolan 7-5 (David O’Meara) 8 ran Record Time: 1min 40.6secs; Median Time: 1min 45.90secs Probable S.P.’s: 13-8 Three Start (IRE), 11-4 Majestic (IRE), 9-2 Positive Force (GB), 9-1 Agent Sonya (IRE), 11-1 Yakhabar (GB), 66-1 Jewel of Kabeir (IRE) For conditions of this race, see page 47 LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17 22): K Ryan (22 wins from 137 runners, 16%) runs POSITIVE FORCE TRAINER IN FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W Haggas (13 wins from 42 runners, 31%) runs THREE START LONGEST TRAVELLER: MAJESTIC trained by M Channon, West Ilsley, 177 miles.

1911 1945 1980 2015 39 PONTEFRACT-RACES.CO.UK S I X PLAY SMARTER THREE START was disappointing at Southwell last time but he’d shaped well in a reasonable handicap at Sandown on his previous outing and he sets the standard on form, so he’s taken to open his account back on turf Majestic is the likeliest to capitalise if the selection fluffs his lines. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.THREE START (IRE) 2.MAJESTIC (IRE) 3.AGENT SONYA (IRE) RACE RESULT 1ST 2ND3RD 4TH TIME DISTANCE CHILDREN Under 18’s accompanied by an adult are free everywhere. The winning horse will also receive a sack of carrots kindly donated by Poskitts Vegetable Farmers and Growers’ GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME The Great British Bonus (GBB) offers multiple bonuses of up to £20,000 per eligible race for British-bred fillies and mares. Ruairi Stirling, Racing Sponsorship Manager for William Hill will present a memento to the winning owner in the Winner’s Enclosure after this race. A cash prize of £50 will be presented to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race

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Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor 1738 1773 1807 1842 1876 FORM ANALYSIS A CLOSER LOOK 44 | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Seventh Race 5.20 6fTHE SUNPAK POTATOES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) for three yrs old and upwards x Total race value £7000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2731, 2nd £1365, 3rd £683, 4th £341, 5th £240, 6th £240. (Penalty Value £3456) colours no horse age st-lb Draw 1 LATE ARRIVAL (IRE) (23) 400110 CD 5 10-0 (7) Br B g Night of Thunder (IRE) Powdermill Connor Beasley J O Mr A Pollock, Mr S Windle & G Routledge Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Stittenham Farms S TIMEFORM VIEW Reacted well to re ftting off cheekpieces when landing a C&D handicap in June. Followed up at Chester but needs to cast aside a lesser effort at York. TFRHHHII BHA75 2 HELLO ZABEEL (IRE) (29) 21-6333 4 10-0 (8) Br B g Frankel Lady of The Desert (USA) Oisin McSweeney (5) J O Mr Jaber Abdullah Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden winner at Carlisle but unable to add to his tally this season, third at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) 29 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA75 3 COTTAM LANE (GB) (51) 30-5056 CD 4 9-13 (4) Br B g Twilight Son Alsium (IRE) Faye McManoman (3) J O The Racing Emporium Nigel Tinkler, Malton T B Callipygian Bloodstock Racing Emporium Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner 17/2, bit below form sixth of 10 in handicap at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) 51 days ago. 3lb below winning mark so well weighted if freshened up by a break. TFRHHHHI BHA74 4 WOODLANDS CHARM (IRE) (23) 213114 D 3 9-10 (5) Br B f Kodiac Causeway Charm (USA) Rowan Scott J O Woodlands Racing & Middleham Park Racing Nigel Tinkler, Malton T B Lynn Lodge Stud Alexanders York S TIMEFORM VIEW Three wins from 7 runs this year, most recently at Catterick in July 9/2, fourth of 6 in handicap at Thirsk (6f, good) 23 days ago and the assessor may now have caught up with her TFRHHHII BHA75 5 DREAM TOGETHER (IRE) (23) 140025 CD 5 9-8 (3) Br Ch g Dream Ahead (USA) Shamsalmaidan (IRE) Jack Garritty J O The Fatalists Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn T B Michael Phelan & Dream Ahead Syndicate Jedd O’Keeffe Racing S TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner. Latest win at Haydock in April. 14/1, creditable fifth of 15 in handicap at York (6f, good to firm) 23 days ago. This is slightly easier and he’s on his last winning mark. TFRHHHHH BHA69 6 DANDY SPIRIT (IRE) (11) 000135 CD 5 9-7 (2) Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) Spirit of Grace Clifford Lee J O Gove & Shaw Racing 03 & Partner Roger Fell, Nawton T B Ms Mary Kennedy Naturalis People S TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Latest win here in July 11/1, respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (good) 11 days ago. Well drawn to attack. TFRHHHII BHA68 7 MOSTALLIM (GB) (11) 154202 D 5 9-4 (9) Br B g Bated Breath Lifting Me Higher (IRE) Alistair Rawlinson J O The Hobbits Michael Appleby, Oakham T B The Pocock Family Trade Access Panels Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Three wins from 14 runs this year Latest win at Wolverhampton in May. Good second of 10 in handicap (9/2) at Newcastle (7.1f) 11 days ago, no match for winner Needs considering. TFRHHHHI BHA65 For conditions of this race, see page 47 LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17 22): K Ryan (22 wins from 137 runners, 16%) runs HELLO ZABEEL TRAINER IN FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Appleby (11 wins from 44 runners, 25%) runs MOSTALLIM WEIGHTWATCHER: MACHO PRIDE won off a handicap mark of 75, his rating is now down 12lb to 63. LONGEST TRAVELLER: MOSTALLIM trained by M Appleby, Oakham, 90 miles

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1911 1945 1980 2015 45 PONTEFRACT-RACES.CO.UK S E V E N 8 MACHO PRIDE (IRE) (30) 602555 D BF 4 9-2 (6) Br B g Camacho Proud Maria (IRE) Andrew Mullen J O The Auckland Lodge Partnership Ben Haslam, Middleham T B Mr R. Galway Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. 10/3, fifth of 6 in handicap at Haydock (6f, good) 30 days ago. Has good chance on pick of form. TFRHHHII BHA63 9 MUTANAASEQ (IRE) (15) 540520 D 7 9-1 (1) Br Ch g Red Jazz (USA) Indaba (IRE) Tom Eaves J O Grange Park Racing VIII & Mrs R Carr Ruth Carr, Stillington T B Patrick F. Kelly Grange Park Racing, Xre Construction Training Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Nineteen runs since last win in 2021. Ninth of 10 in handicap at Doncaster (6f, good to firm, 10/1) 15 days ago. Bounce back called for. TFRHHIII BHA62 DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2021: COTTAM LANE 3 9 3 Oisin McSweeney 9-4 (Kevin Ryan) 8 ran Blinkers worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 7, 9. Record Time: 1min 12.6secs; Median Time: 1min 16.90secsdian Time: 1min 16.90secs Stewards Note: LATE ARRIVAL: Following its run on 22/7/2022 it was reported that the horse ran flat Probable S.P.’s: 9-2 Mostallim (GB), 6-1 Woodlands Charm (IRE), 13-2 Dream Together (IRE), 7-1 Macho Pride (IRE), 8-1 Late Arrival (IRE), Hello Zabeel (IRE), 9-1 Cottam Lane (GB), 10-1 Dandy Spirit (IRE), 16-1 Mutanaaseq (IRE) PLAY SMARTER DREAM TOGETHER hasn’t had the rub of the green on a couple of occasions this season and, having performed with credit in a deeper race than this at York, he looks the way to go given he’s on his last winning mark. Cottam Lane is back at the scene of his last win and is a danger, along with Mostallim. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.DREAM TOGETHER (IRE) 2.COTTAM LANE 3.MOSTALLIM RACE RESULT 1ST 2ND3RD 4TH TIME DISTANCE

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Fourth Race 3.35 THE WILLIAM HILL PICK YOUR PLACES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7560 to the winning horse The second to receive £3549, the third £1775 and the fourth £887. for three yrs old only, Rated 71-90 (also open to such horses rated 91 and 92; such horses rated 70 and below are also eligible see Standard Conditions). £40 stake if the horse is rated 71 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 70 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 12th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after August 6th, 2022, for each race won 6lb. WILLIAM HILL have generously sponsored this race and 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 14 entries at £40. Closed August 8th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5974; Second £2986; Third £1494; Fourth £746. (Penalty Value £7560) SS SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 4.10 THE MOOR TOP FARM SHOP HEMSWORTH HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3456 to the winning horse The second to receive £1622, the third £811, the fourth £405, the fifth £300 and the sixth £300. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 56-75 (also open to such horses rated 76 and 77; such horses rated 55 and below are also eligible see Standard Conditions). £20 stake if the horse is rated 56 or higher, or £4 stake if the horse is rated 55 or lower with £16 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 12th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 12lb; 3-y-o 8st 2lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 3lb; 3-y-o 9st 4lb Penalties, after August 6th, 2022, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. MR & MRS YATES have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a cash prize to the stable employee, judged by them, to be in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. This race is one of a series of nine stayers’ races run at Pontefract in 2022. Points will be allocated according to the result of each race in the series and the owner, trainer and stable registered on October 17th, 2022, of the horse collecting the most points will each receive a memento and an additional prize of £1500. NOTE: Three-year-old horses might not be able to receive the full weight-for-age allowance in this race 17 entries at £20. Closed August 8th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2731; Second £1365; Third £683; Fourth £341; Fifth £240; Sixth £240. (PenaltyValue £3456) Weights raised 4lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 4.45 THE WILLIAM HILL LENGTHEN YOUR ODDS NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5400 to the winning horse The second to receive £2535, the third £1268 and the fourth £634. for novice three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, August 8th and pay £25 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 12th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 9st 11lb; fillies 9st 6lb Penalties, for each Restricted Novice or Maiden race won 3lb For each other race won 6lb (Where appropriate, median auction and auction Novice or Maiden races will carry the same penalty as Restricted races) (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties). WILLIAM HILL have generously sponsored this race and 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 11 entries at £25. Closed August 8th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4267; Second £2133; Third £1067; Fourth £533. (Penalty Value £5400) SS SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE.

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THE TREVOR WOODS MEMORIAL BRITISH EBF NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (for horses who have not won more than one race) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5399 to the winning horse The second to receive £2534, the third £1267 and the fourth £633. for novice two yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible, which have not won more than one race Enter by noon, August 8th and pay £25 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 12th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb Penalties, for each Restricted Novice or Maiden race won 3lb For each other race won 6lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties). This race has been generously sponsored in memory of TREVOR WOODS by his widow Mrs Janet Woods and children Neil, Karen and Stuart Woods, who will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a cash prize to the stable employee, judged by them, to be in charge of the best turned out horse in this race THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed £1,000 towards the prize money for this race 15 entries at £25. Closed August 8th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4267; Second £2133; Third £1067; Fourth £533. (Penalty Value £5399.46) Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 2.25 THE MARY CLARK ‘FAVOURITE DAY OF THE YEAR’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6696 to the winning horse The second to receive £3143, the third £1572 and the fourth £786. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 66-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87; such horses rated 65 and below are also eligible see Standard Conditions). £35 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 12th. 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 6lb Penalties, after August 6th, 2022, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. CATRIN NACK and JIMMY CLARK have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the owner of the winner of this race 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 NOTE: Three-year-old horses might not be able to receive the full weight-for-age allowance in this race 16 entries at £35 Closed August 8th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5291; Second £2645; Third £1323; Fourth £661. (Penalty Value £6696) Weights raised 2lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 3.00 THE EBF STALLIONS HIGHFIELD FARM FLYING FILLIES’ STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £33612 to the winning horse The second to receive £12798, the third £6408, the fourth £3198, the fifth £1602, the sixth £804, the seventh £402 and the eighth £198. for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, which are E.B.F eligible. Enter by noon, August 8th and pay £250 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 12th. Weights: 3-y-o 9st; 4-y-o and up 9st 4lb Penalties, after 2021, a winner of a Listed race 3lb Of a Group 3 race 5lb Of a Group 1 or Group 2 race 7lb. HIGHFIELD FARM have generously sponsored this race and 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 THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed £10,000 towards the prize money for this race The winning owner will also receive a Challenge Trophy, to be held for one year only 19 entries at £250. Closed August 8th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £26400; Second £10884; Third £5442; Fourth £2724; Fifth £1362; Sixth £678; Seventh £342; Eighth £168. (Penalty Value £33612) A SS SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 5.20 THE SUNPAK POTATOES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3456 to the winning horse The second to receive £1622, the third £811, the fourth £405, the ﬁfth £300 and the sixth £300. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 56-75 (also open to such horses rated 76 and 77; such horses rated 55 and below are also eligible see Standard Conditions). £20 stake if the horse is rated 56 or higher, or £4 stake if the horse is rated 55 or lower with £16 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 12th. 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 August 6th, 2022, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. MR & MRS YATES of SUNPAK POTATOES have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the owner of the winner. In addition, they will award a cash prize to the stable employee judged to be in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 17 entries, 0 at £4 and 17 at £20. Closed August 8th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2731; Second £1365; Third £683; Fourth £341; Fifth £240; Sixth £240. (Penalty Value £3456) SS SEE PAGE 44 FOR THIS RACE.

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