Seventh Race 5.15 JOIN RACING

3y THE

TV NOW HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

For conditions of this race, see page 31

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): R Fahey (38 wins from 273 runners, 14%) runs GANNON GLORY

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Fahey (4 wins from 28 runners, 14%) runs GANNON GLORY

LONGEST TRAVELLER: SQUEEZEBOX trained by M Appleby, Oakham, 90 miles for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3303, 2nd £1652, 3rd £826, 4th £413, 5th £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) colours no horse

1 GANNON GLORY (IRE) (48) 30-3425 CD BF

Br B g Cotai Glory - Folegandros Island (FR) Oisin Orr J

O Northern Marking Ltd Richard Fahey, Malton T

B Con Marnane

TIMEFORM VIEW 2/1, fifth of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW) 48 days ago. Good claims on previous efforts and won C&D maiden for former stable this time last year

2 MERESIDE ANGEL (IRE) (254) 41/0305- D

Br Gr g Gutaifan (IRE) - Mary Thomas (IRE) Jason Hart J

O Mereside Racing Limited & partner David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk T

B Cavalier Bloodstock & James Lombard Kingston Thermal Ltd. S

TIMEFORM VIEW 5f Ripon nursery winner in August 2021 but lightly raced and rather quiet last season. On a workable mark if ready to roll.

3 REFUGE (GB) (22) 10320-4 D

6 9-7 (7)

Br B g Harbour Watch (IRE) - Beldale Memory (IRE) Joanna Mason J

O Laura Mason Syndicate & Julia Lukas Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T

B The Beldale Memory Partnership Stittenham Farms S

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful 3 times in handicaps at Hamilton (all at 5f) in 2022. Off 6 months,14/1, fourth of 10 in handicap at Doncaster (5f, heavy) on return 22 days ago. Should be closer to form here.

4 REIGNING PROFIT (IRE) (13) 23100-5 D BF

Br Ch g Profitable (IRE) - Reign (IRE)

HHHII BHA68

4 9-7 (4)

O The Chancers Ruth Carr, Stillington T

B Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd XRE Construction Training Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Wolverhampton in November Off 4 months, 2/1, fifth of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 13 days ago, not ideally placed. Down 2lb back on turf

5 SQUEEZEBOX (IRE) (187) 0504- 4 9-6 (2)

Br Ch g Slade Power (IRE) - Beal Ban (IRE)

O ValueRacingClub.co.uk

Daniel Tudhope J

Michael Appleby, Oakham T

B Natasha Newsome Trade Access Panels Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWLightly-racedmaiden.16/1,excellentfourthof17inmaidenatNavan(5f,heavy)whenlastseeninOctober,nearestfinish.Thatformisstrong and he’s an interesting handicap debutant foryard that has few peers when it comes to improving new recruits.

6 SHOWALONG (GB) (202) 400600- D

Br Ch g Showcasing - Muaamara

O RACING KNIGHTS & PTNR

TFRHHHHH BHA67

5 9-6 (8)

David Allan J

Tim Easterby, Malton T

B Lofts Hall Stud & Mrs C. R. Philipson Sound Safety Advice Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Rather quiet last year but very well handicapped as a result. Has been well beaten in 2 runs over C&D though and suspect second time out might be the time to catch him if anything.

7 GLORY HALLELUJAH (IRE) (24) 01340-0 D

TFRHHHII BHA67

4 9-5 (5)

Br Ch g Cotai Glory - Island Vision (IRE) Rowan Scott J

O Mr J Raybould & Mr S Perkins

Nigel Tinkler, Malton T

B Kangyu International Racing Alexanders York S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner last year Tenth of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (5f, 33/1) on return 24 days ago. This should reveal more.

TFRHHHII BHA66

8 JOHN KIRKUP (GB) (123) 406060- CD

8 9-4 (1)

Br Ch g Assertive - Bikini Ben Curtis J

O Mrs Suzanne Kirkup & Mr Kevin Kirkup David Thompson, Darlington T

B W. M. Lidsey The Osteopath Kevin Kirkup S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who scored at Musselburgh in May and some good efforts after in what was a busy year Drawn in 1 on return but record fresh isn’t great.

9 HIGH SECURITY (GB) (24) 10630-4 D

TFRHHHII BHA65

5 9-4 (10)

Br B g Acclamation - Excelette (IRE) Faye McManoman J

O Reliance Racing Partnership Nigel Tinkler, Malton T

B Crossfields Bloodstock Ltd Reliance Medical Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Struck twice over 5f last year Off 5 months, went close when fourth of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (5f, 33/1) on return 24 days ago. More needed in this company.

10 SHOW COMPASSION (GB) (17) 52-3620

TFRHHHII BHA65

4 8-13 (3)

Br Ch f Showcasing - Khaseeb Connor Beasley J

O Mr Dave Stone Michael Dods, Darlington T B S

TIMEFORM VIEW Last of 17 in handicap at Bath (5f, soft, 9/1) 17 days ago, hampered. Capable of picking up a small race TFRHHHII BHA60

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2022: KING OF TONGA (IRE) 6 9 1 Harrison Shaw 25-1 (Declan Carroll) 14 ran Blinkers worn by No. 8. Visor worn by No. 4, 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3.

Record Time: 1min 0.49secs; Median Time: 1min 3.30secs

Probable S.P.’s: 7-2 Squeezebox (IRE), 9-2 Gannon Glory (IRE), 11-2 Refuge (GB), 6-1 Reigning Profit (IRE), 17-2 High Security (GB), 16-1 Mereside Angel (IRE), 18-1 Show Compassion (GB), 20-1 John Kirkup (GB), 25-1 Showalong (GB), 33-1 Glory Hallelujah (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

SQUEEZEBOX is interesting making his handicap debut for Mick Appleby and could be the way to go from stall 2. Gannon Glory won on his last visit to Pontefract this time last year and can go well back down in grade. Refuge is another to consider.

Pontefract Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner in the Winner’s Enclosure after this race. A cash prize of £30 will be presented to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

The winning horse will also receive a sack of carrots kindly donated by Poskitts Vegetable Farmers and Growers.

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