RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 1.50 - THE NORTHERN COMMERCIALS IVECO E-DAILY, ZERO EMISSIONS EBF RESTRICTED NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (for horses in Bands C and D) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3672 to the winning horse The second to receive £1723, the third £862 and the fourth £431. for novice two yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible, which are in Bands C and D. Enter by noon, April 18th and pay £20 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 22nd. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb Penalties, for each race won 7lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties) Allowances: Band D from Band C 2lb. THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed £500 towards the prize money for this race NORTHERN COMMERCIALS have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the owner of the winner of this race 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 All horses which are placed in the first six in an EBF Restricted Maiden or Novice race qualifier in 2023 will be qualified to run in either THE £100,000 EBF RESTRICTED RACE FINAL (CLASS 2) (for fillies only) at Goodwood on 27 September, 2023, or THE £100,000 EBF RESTRICTED RACE FINAL (CLASS 2) (for colts and geldings only) at York on 13 October, 2023 Both races will be run over seven furlongs. NOTE: Horses entered or declared in a race which is subsequently abandoned will not be eligible to enter a Final. 15 entries at £20.Closed April 18th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2902; Second £1450; Third £726; Fourth £362. (Penalty Value £3672) Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS

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Second Race 2.25 - THE OAP FREE DAY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3140 to the winning horse The second to receive £1473, the third £736, the fourth £368 and the fifth £183. for three yrs old only, Rated 46-65 (also open to such horses rated 66 and 67; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £15 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £3 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £12 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 22nd. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 15th, 2023, for each race won 6lb. 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 19 entries, 1 at £3 and 18 at £15 - Closed April 18th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2477; Second £1239; Third £619; Fourth £310; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3140.40) SS

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Third Race 3.00 - THE RIU HOTELS AND RESORTS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £13915 to the winning horse The second to receive £6525, the third £3264, the fourth £1630, the fifth £815 and the sixth £407. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 81-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102; such horses rated 80 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £75 stake if the horse is rated 81 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 80 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 22nd. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 15th, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. RIU HOTELS AND RESORTS have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the owner of the winner of this race. 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 19 entries, at £75. - Closed April 18th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £10970; Second £5486; Third £2743; Fourth £1372; Fifth £686; Sixth £343. (Penalty Value £13915.80) SS

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Fourth Race 3.35 - THE RACING TV ON SKY CHANNEL 424 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) 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 four 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). £25 stake if the horse is rated 56 or higher, or £5 stake if the horse is rated 55 or lower with £20 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 22nd. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 15th, 2023, for each race won 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 be presented to the stable employee judged to be in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 26 entries, at £25 - Closed April 18th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4129; Second £2065; Third £1032; Fourth £516; Fifth £258. (Penalty Value £5234) SS

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Fifth Race 4.10 - THE INTO THE SKY PONTEFRACT MARATHON HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (Round 2 of the Pontefract Stayers’ Championship 2023) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3663 to the winning horse The second to receive £1719, the third £858, the fourth £429 and the fifth £214. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-65 (also open to such horses rated 66 and 67; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £20 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £4 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £16 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10 00 a m. April 22nd. Lowest weight: 5-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 4-y-o 8st 6lb Highest weight: 5-y-o and up 10st; 4-y-o 9st 11lb Penalties, after April 15th, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. INTO THE SKY THEATRE COMPANY have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the owner of the winner of this race 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 eight stayers’ races run at Pontefract in 2023. Points will be allocated according to the result of each race in the series and the owner, trainer and stable registered on October 23rd, 2023, of the horse collecting the most points will each receive a memento and an additional prize of £1500. 15 entries, at £20. - Closed April 18th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 4.45 - THE NATIONAL HORSERACING COLLEGE CHARITY DAY 3RD MAY FILLIES’ 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 three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only Enter by noon, April 18th and pay £20 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 22nd. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 2lb; 4-y-o and up 9st 13lb Penalties, for each Restricted Novice or Maiden race won 5lb For each other race won 7lb (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). 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 13 entries at £20. - Closed April 18th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3414; Second £1706; Third £854; Fourth £426. (Penalty Value £4320) SS

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Seventh Race 5.15 - THE JOIN RACING TV NOW 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 51-70 (also open to such horses rated 71 and 72; such horses rated 50 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £20 stake if the horse is rated 51 or higher, or £4 stake if the horse is rated 50 or lower with £16 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 22nd. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 15th, 2023, for each race won 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 be presented to the stable employee judged to be in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 15 entries, at £20. - Closed April 18th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) SS

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