Sixth Race 8.30

THE MR WOLF SPRINT HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

for three 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)

For conditions of this race, see page 35

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): T Easterby (31 wins from 309 runners, 10%) runs PANAMA CITY

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Easterby (10 wins from 112 runners, 9%) runs PANAMA CITY

LONGEST TRAVELLER: CORINTHIA KNIGHT trained by A Watson, Upper Lambourn, 177 miles colours no horse

1 OSO RAPIDO (IRE) (10) 200-506 CD

Br B g Kodiac - Burke’s Rock Daniel Tudhope J

O Woodhurst Construction & G Chrysanthou Roger Fell & Sean Murray, Nawton T

B George Kent Woodhurst Construction Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner 15/2, sixth of 8 in handicap at Doncaster (6f, good to rm) 10 days ago. Claims on best form.

2 GRANT WOOD (IRE) (231) 053524-

Br Gr g Caravaggio (USA) - Azagba (FR) Graham Lee J O Whitehills Racing Syndicate

TIMEFORM VIEWFairlyuseful gelding. Made good start forEricAlstonwhen runner-up at Leicester(7f) in October Belowthat level on soft ground at Redcar next time but is worth monitoring in the market on return/handicap debut for newyard

3 MILBANKE (GB) (10) 231-405 D

Br B g Intello (GER) - Augusta Ada Jason Hart J

O Mr D. Padgett Ruth Carr, Stillington T

B L. C. & A. E. Sigsworth XRE Construction Training Ltd, Argrain Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Wolverhampton in November Fifth of 8 in handicap at Doncaster (6f, good to firm, 5/1) 10 days ago. Chance if rediscovering old form.

4 CRYPTO QUEST (IRE) (9) 02100-1 D

HHHII BHA74

4 9-12 (8)

Br B g Profitable (IRE) - Viking Fair Paddy Mathers J

O Mr G. Vasey Ian McInnes, Catwick T

B Owenstown Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Made winning start for new yard when taking 12-runner handicap at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) 9 days ago, sticking to task. 4lb rise fair and another bold bid anticipated. TFRHHHII BHA71

5 PANAMA CITY (GB) (258) 241500-

4 9-11 (5)

Br B g Iffraaj - Guavia (GER) Duran Fentiman J

O Ryedale Partners No 11 Tim Easterby, Malton T

B Gestut Fahrhof Easthorpe Hall Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW Ninth of 10 in handicap at Ayr (7.2f, soft, 33/1). Off 8 months. Needs a couple of these to falter

6 LORD ABAMA (IRE) (12) 3-20422 BF

Br Ch g Profitable (IRE) - Dancing Years (IRE)

O Mrs K S Pratt, Mr P R Blackett, M Dods

B P. Henley,E. McDonnell & Pattern B/S

TFRHHIII BHA70

4 9-11 (2)

Connor Beasley J

Michael Dods, Darlington T

Denton Hall Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Still looking for first success but has run creditably in recent starts, latest when second of 6 in handicap (9/4) at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) 12 days ago. Likely to be in the mix again.

7 RHYTHM (IRE) (32) 311-165 CD

Br B m Acclamation - Strasbourg Place

O Mr D. Padgett

TFRHHHHI BHA70

5 9-10 (4)

Ryan Sexton (3) J

Ruth Carr, Stillington T

B Glencoole Stud XRE Construction Training Ltd, Argrain Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner 1 win from 3 runs this year 13/2, fifth of 7 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 32 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. TFRHHIII BHA69

Bit below form eighth of 15 in handicap (25/1)

PEARL (IRE) (11) 50-2522

B f Profitable (IRE) - Malilla (IRE)

TIMEFORM VIEW Built on previous effort here when good second of 9 in handicap ago.

12 low mileage so further progress may be on the cards.

THE ISLAND (GB) (11) 0430-65 CD

Adams & G. F. Pemberton Yorkshire Bale S

TIMEFORM VIEW 7-time C&D winner. 10/1, respectable fifth of 11 in handicap at Ripon (6f, good to firm) 11 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Others more persuasive. 2lb out of the weights.

DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2022: CORINTHIA KNIGHT (IRE) 7 10 3 Hollie Doyle 4-1 (Archie Watson) 13 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 7, 8, 12.

Record Time: 1min 12.6secs; Median Time: 1min 16.90secs

Stewards Note:

CAESARS PEARL: Following its run on 1/6/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left handed.

Probable S.P.’s: 9-2 Crypto Quest (IRE), 5-1 Lord Abama (IRE), 11-2 Caesars Pearl (IRE), 9-1 Grant Wood (IRE), 10-1 Milbanke (GB), 14-1 Oso Rapido (IRE), Rhythm (IRE), 18-1 Round The Island (GB), 20-1 Corinthia Knight (IRE), 22-1 Tyke (IRE), 28-1 Panama City (GB), Atlantic Heart (IRE)

Preference is for CAESARS PEARL, who pulled clear of the remainder when second at Ripon last time and still has relatively few miles on the clock. Lord Abama and Crypto Quest head the list of dangers.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION:

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.