FLEETWOOD

MAC AFTER RACING HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

for three yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £8000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3303, 2nd £1652, 3rd £826, 4th £413, 5th £206.

For conditions of this race, see page 31

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): R Fahey (35 wins from 271 runners, 13%) runs SIR MAXI TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M & D Easterby (7 wins from 32 runners, 22%) runs BAY OF HOPE LONGEST TRAVELLER: CORINTHIA KNIGHT trained by A Watson, Upper Lambourn, 177 miles.

(Penalty Value £4187.20) 2 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. colours no horse

1 EMILY POST (GB) (38) 5314-20

Br B f Charming Thought - Mary Read

O Mrs F. Denniff Michael Dods, Darlington

B A. S. Denniff

Hall Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWDualwinnerat around 7fforEd Bethell lastyearand bright start fornewyardwhen second on return atWetherby(7f) in May.Went backwards from that (reportedlylost a shoe)when last of 9 in handicap atAyr(7.2f) last month but more needed here in anycase.

2 LORD ABAMA (IRE) (14) 042230

4 9-13 (4)

Br Ch g Profitable (IRE) - Dancing Years (IRE) Rossa Ryan J

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

B P. Henley,E. McDonnell & Pattern B/S Denton Hall Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden who went close to bucking that trend when second in trio of 6f handicaps. May not have been ideally positioned on the far rail at Beverley latest and better showing anticipated from a handy draw. Visor again the headgear of choice.

3 RHYTHM (IRE) (39) 11-1650 CD

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5 9-12 (12)

Br B m Acclamation - Strasbourg Place Ryan Sexton (3) J

O Mr D. Padgett Ruth Carr, Stillington T

B Glencoole Stud Argrain Ltd, William Hill S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner towards backend of last year (latterly over C&D) and picked up where she left off to complete the hat-trick at Newcastle (6f) inApril. Recent efforts have been below par though, including back at this venue 39 days ago. Had wind op since.

4 BLACKJACK (GB) (16) 125230 D 6 9-11 (8)

Br B g Sleeping Indian - Medam

O Mrs S. Cunliffe-Lister

B Burton Agnes Bloodstock Breeders

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner at Southwell (6f) earlier this year and remained in form since, not seen to best effect when eighth in 14-runner Thirsk handicap (7f) 16 days ago, ridden too aggressively Not out of things.

5 CORINTHIA KNIGHT (IRE) (18) 06-0040 CD

Br Ch g Society Rock (IRE) - Victoria Lodge (IRE)

HHHII BHA67

8 9-9 (5)

Tudhope J

O Ontoawinner & Partner Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T

B Tally-Ho Stud www.ontoawinner.net S

TIMEFORM VIEW5-timeC&Dwinnerwhomadeafinereturnfrom4-monthsoffwhenfourthinaC&DhandicapinJune.Racedonunfavouredinside and unable to get competitive back here latest and no surprise to see a better showing for in-form yard

6 PATONTHEBACK (IRE) (18) 64-2634 D BF 5 9-8 (10)

Br B g Kodi Bear (IRE) - Miss Brief (IRE)

O Mr R & Mrs J E Huin

Alistair Rawlinson J

Gemma Tutty, Northallerton T

B Edmond Kent Gemma Tutty Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Losing run mounting up and handicapper slow to relent but dropped a big hint he’s ready to strike when fourth in a C&D handicap 18 days ago, best of those held up. One to keep an eye on.

7 FIDDLERS GREEN (IRE) (304) 25002-

Br B g Awtaad (IRE) - Luanas Pearl (IRE)

O Mr P Hart and Mr R Cooper

B Northern Bloodstock Agency Ltd

TFRHHHII BHA64

4 9-7 (7)

Frederick Larson (3) J

John O’Shea, Newnham-on-Severn T

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable second of 6 in maiden at Listowel (7.1f, good, 9/1) in September, keeping on. Changed hands for 18,000 gns thereafter and market may prove the best guide on belated return.

TFRHHHII BHA63

8 RUN THIS WAY (GB) (8) 0-06003 CD

5 9-7 (2)

Br B m Cannock Chase (USA) - Prime Run Graham Lee J

O Mr A. Bell & Mr P. T. Midgley Paul Midgley, Westow T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. 8/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable third of 10 in handicap at Carlisle (5.8f, good to soft) 8 days ago, holding every chance. TFRHHHII BHA63 (-1)

9 BAY OF HOPE (IRE) (11) 030-513

3 9-7 (14)

Br B g Cable Bay (IRE) - Selka (FR) Shane Gray J

O Mick & David Easterby 100 Racing Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T

B Gerard Burke Stittenham Farms S

TIMEFORM VIEWBettersigns in handicaps andwell prepared on back of6 months offwhen opening his account at Redcar(7f) inJune. Solid third from 6lb higher mark at Ayr (7.2f) 11 days ago and he may not have finished improving yet. TFRHHHII BHA68

10 SIR MAXI (GB) (14) 4-00442 CD

5 9-7 (11)

Br B g Adaay (IRE) - Winifred Jo Billy Garritty J

O Mr M. J. Macleod Richard Fahey, Malton T

B Mr Max Weston Leods Contracts Limited, Baker Finch Interiors S

TIMEFORM VIEWEnded a long losing run at Beverleythis time lastyearand, having eased in theweights, he turned in his best effort ofthe present campaign when second at Haydock (7f) 2 weeks ago, sticking to task. Has a rare try back sprinting here. TFRHHHII BHA63

11 EL MONTEJEAN (GB) (16) 20-0004 3 9-3 (3)

Br B g Mondialiste (IRE) - Jeany (IRE) Ben Curtis J

O SYPS (UK) Ltd Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T

B SYPS (UK) Ltd Mark Walford Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden following 8 attempts who returned to form from out of the blue when fourth of 14 in handicap atThirsk (7f) 16 days ago, faring best of those ridden prominently Handy draw to work from and one to be interested in.

TFRHHHHH BHA64

12 RWENEARLYTHEREDAD (GB) (13) 566116 D BF 3 9-2 (1)

Br B g Havana Grey - King’s Guest (IRE) Connor Murtagh J

O Mr J. N. Blackburn Declan Carroll, Malton T

B Fernham Farm Ltd & Mr E. Cantillon Sheridan Ny Llp S

TIMEFORM VIEWFound some improvement in handicaps, shedding maiden tag at Beverley(5f) inJune priorto following up gamelyat Doncaster(6f)

3 days later. Found run of good form coming to a halt at first-named venue latest and this looks tougher

HHHII BHA63

13 SHINE’S AMBITION (IRE) (21) 450360 3 8-13 (6)

Br B c Kessaar (IRE) - January Morn (USA) P. J. McDonald J

O Gove & Shaw Racing 03 & Partner Roger Fell & Sean Murray, Nawton T

B Mr Andrew Duncan Or8Wellness S

TIMEFORM VIEWBettered this season’s efforts when respectable sixth of 13 in handicap at Redcar (6f) 2 starts back but proved disappointing when 10 1/2 lengths last of 13 to Rwenearlytheredad in handicap (16/1) at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) 21 days ago.

14 ROUND THE ISLAND (GB) (9) 0-65203 CD 10 8-12 (9)

Br B g Royal Applause

DECLARED RUNNERS 14 2022: DANDY SPIRIT (IRE) 5 9 1 Jonny Peate 7-1 (Roger Fell) 5 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 13. Blinkers worn by No. 4. Visor worn by No. 2.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 5, 14. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 3.

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

Stewards Note:

EMILY POST: Following its run on 13/6/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Patontheback (IRE), Bay of Hope (IRE), Round The Island (GB), 11-1 Corinthia Knight (IRE), El Montejean (GB), Rwenearlytheredad (GB), 14-1 Emily Post (GB), Run This Way (GB), 16-1 Blackjack (GB), 22-1

Probable S.P.’s: 13-2 Lord Abama (IRE), 8-1 Sir Maxi (GB), 10-1

Fiddlers Green (IRE), 25-1 Rhythm (IRE), 28-1 Shine’s Ambition (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

Claims can be made for most, including 3-y-o EL MONTEJEAN who returned to form from out of the blue and fared best of those ridden prominently when fourth at Thirsk 16 days ago and he could just be worth siding with to back that up from a handy draw with his yard amongst the winners. Lord Abama, veteran Round The Island and Corinthia Knight head up the dangers.

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

A representative of Pontefract Racecourse will present a memento and a bottle of Go Racing In Yorkshire Champagne 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.

Unauthorised Bookmaking

It is a condition of entry to this Racecourse that only individuals in possession of a valid betting badge and occupying an authorised pitch are entitled to lay bets in the course of their business. Any individual found contravening these conditions will be evicted.

2023

Fixtures

July

Sunday 3oth - tribute bandS Family day

August

WedneSday 9th - ladieS day

Sunday 2oth - in the Zone Family day september thurSday 21St - art oF racing Part 2 thurSday 28th - all about the racing

October monday 9th - all about the racing monday 23rd - SeaSon Finale