RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 6.00 - THE TRUE YORKSHIREMAN TRAINING SERIES APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (Part of the Racing Excellence Series) 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 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. June 10th. Lowest weight 8st 9lb; Highest weight 10st Penalties, after June 3rd, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. To be ridden by Apprentice Jockeys or Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 who, prior to April 28th, 2023, have not ridden more than 20 winners under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to June 9th, 2023, have not ridden more than 10 winners in races under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden any such winner 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 also be presented to the stable employee judged to be in charge of the best turned out horse in this race SPECIAL CONDITIONS APPLY TO THIS RACE. Please refer to the notice headed ‘Racing Excellence Apprentice Training Series’ previously published in The Racing Calendar and on the BHA’s Racing Administration Internet site, www2.racingadmin.co.uk. All Riders are required to attend a mandatory course walk with the Jockey Coach and/or a Senior Jockey 90 minutes prior to the race, or as otherwise permitted under the terms of the Special Conditions. 8 entries at £20. - Closed June 6th, 2023. 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

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Second Race 6.30 - THE NORTHERN COMMERCIALS - IVECO DAILY DRIVEAWAY RANGE EBF MAIDEN FILLIES’ 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 two yrs old fillies only, which are E.B.F eligible. Enter by noon, June 6th and pay £20 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 10th. Weights: 9st 2lb each. 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 also award 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 BRITISH EUROPEAN BREEDERS’ FUND have generously contributed £500 towards the prize money for this race 19 entries at £20Closed June 6th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3414; Second £1706; Third £854; Fourth £426. (Penalty Value £4320) SS

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Third Race 7.00 - THE AUTISM IN RACING HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £12740 to the winning horse The second to receive £5972, the third £2990, the fourth £1492, the fifth £747, the sixth £370, the seventh £187 and the eighth £92. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 71-90 (also open to such horses rated 91 and 92; such horses rated 70 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £62 stake if the horse is rated 71 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 70 or lower with £50 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 10th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after June 3rd, 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 also be presented to the stable employee judged to be in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 15 entries at £62. - Closed June 6th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £10040; Second £5020; Third £2510; Fourth £1255; Fifth £628; Sixth £313; Seventh £158; Eighth £78. (Penalty Value £12740) SS

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Fourth Race 7.30 - THE TONY BETHELL MEMORIAL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (Round 3 of the Pontefract Stayers Championship 2023) 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. June 10th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after June 3rd, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner A Perpetual Challenge Trophy, kindly given for this race by the late Lady Jane Bethell, is to be held by the winning owner for one year only. 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 This race is one of a series of nine 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. 10 entries, 2 at £4 and 8 at £20. - Closed June 6th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) SS

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Fifth Race 8.00 - THE BILL CARRIGILL MEMORIAL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) 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 46-60 (also open to such horses rated 61 and 62; 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. June 10th. Lowest weight 8st 9lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after June 3rd, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. SUE CARRIGILL has generously sponsored this race in memory of her husband, Bill Carrigill. She will present a memento to the owner of the winner of this race. In addition she will present a cash prize to the stable employee judged to be in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 14 entries, 1 at £3 and 13 at £15. - Closed June 6th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181.

(Penalty Value £3663.80) SS

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Sixth Race 8.30 - THE MR WOLF SPRINT 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 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. June 10th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 3lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 8lb Penalties, after June 3rd, 2023, 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 presented to the stable employee judged to be in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 15 entries at £20 - Closed June 6th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) SS SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 9.00 - THE SKY BET SUNDAY SERIES FAMILY DAY 25TH JUNE 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 only, 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. June 10th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after June 3rd, 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 also be presented to the stable employee judged to be in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 14 entries at £20 - Closed June 6th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) SS

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