Pontefract Racecard - Wednesday 9th August

WEDNESDAY 9TH AUGUST

UNDER THE RULES OF RACING

PATRON THE COUNTESS OF HALIFAX

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CHIEF STEWARD LOUISE MOORE

STEWARDS’ PANEL CHAIR PETER CRAFTS

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RACEDAYASSISTANT PHILIPPA HARDY

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Weighing Room

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Welcome to Pontefract Racecourse Ladies Day

Ladies Day is kindly sponsored for another year by RIU Hotels & Resorts. RIU have generously donated a week long holiday for two to the fantastic Hotel RIU Dubai to the winner of the Best Dressed Ladies Competition - there’s never been a better excuse to ‘dress to impress!’

The Best Dressed Competition will take place in the Parade Ring at 12.45pm for the Gents and 1pm for the Ladies.

Our Competition judges will be Maria, the National Business Manager for RIU Hotels & Resorts, Heart Radio’s drivetime presenter Dixie, Abbie Dewhurst who you may recognise from BBC Look North and Alexia from Pontefract Racecourse.

Once the excitement of the Best Dressed Competition is over we look forward to an afternoon of great racing. We would like to thank all our sponsors for their valued and continued support.

On behalf of the team here at Pontefract Racecoursewe hope you have a lovely afternoon.

Best Dressed Gents - 12.45pm

Before the Ladies take to the stage, we have our Best Dressed Gents Competition. The Heart Angels will be handing out numbered cards. If you receive a card you will need to gather at the Parade Ring for 12.45pm and the winner will be announced shortly after.

The winner will receive £350, the runner up will receive £100 and the second runner up £50.

Best Dressed Ladies - 1pm

Our Heart Angels will be on the look out for contestants from the moment the gates open and will be handing out 100 numbered cards to finalists.

Those chosen need to gather at the Parade Ring for 1pm for the final to commence. 20 finalists will be selected before the top 3 are announced at around 1.20pm

The runner up will receive a fabulous weekend at the RIU Plaza The Gresham in Dublin with bed & breakfast. The second runner up will receive a VIP trip to Ponte Races in the Park Suite Restaurant for 4 people (dates subject to availability).

BEST TURNED OUT WINNERS Sunday 30th July

The above list is the best turned out winners of each race from our last meeting. We appreciate all of the hardwork and effort that the Lads and Lasses put into their horses before they run here at Ponte!

This year we would like to reward the yard that receives the most best turned out awards at the end of the season with a tasty treat! Currently we have a three way tie at the top of the table between Charlie Johnston, Paul Midgley and Micky Hammond’s yard, who have each won six Best Turned Out Prizes this year!

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First Race 2.20

1m 2f 5y THE SOLUTIONS4CLEANING HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (FOR GENTLEMAN AMATEUR JOCKEYS)

for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3022, 2nd £1511, 3rd £755, 4th £378, 5th £189.

(Penalty Value £3476.90)

For conditions of this race, see page 31

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): R Fahey (35 wins from 260 runners, 13%) runs THE NEW MARWAN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Fahey (10 wins from 66 runners, 15%) runs THE NEW MARWAN LONGEST TRAVELLER: DEFENCE TREATY trained by N Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham, 175 miles

colours no horse age st-lb

1 DOGGED (GB) (8) 010011 D

11-12 (in 5lb ex) (8)

Br B g Due Diligence (USA) - Bling Bling (IRE) Mr Philip Thomas (5) J

O Rebecca Menzies Racing Partnerships Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T

B Whitsbury Manor Stud and Mrs M. E. Slade Bluegrass Horse Feeds S

TIMEFORM VIEW Well served by positive tactics, gaining third success of the campaign when making all at Beverley 8 days ago, by 1 1/2 lengths from

Just Hiss. May face some pressure on the front end here but he’s clearly thriving at present and not dismissed.

2 JUST HISS (GB) (8) 002132 D

Br B g Lawman (FR) - Feather Boa (IRE)

10 11-11 (4)

Mr Thomas Easterby (5) J

O Habton Racing Tim Easterby, Malton T

B Jeremy Gompertz Easthorpe Hall Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Newcastle in June. 13/2, creditable 1 1/2 lengths second of 11 to Dogged in handicap at Beverley (9.9f, soft) 8 days ago, staying on well. One to consider from same mark. TFRHHHHI BHA67

3 CONTRAST (IRE) (8) 320610 D

Br Ch g Dutch Art - Israar

9 11-6 (9)

Mr William Easterby J

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

B Lynn Lodge Stud Stittenham Farms S

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Carlisle in July 10 lengths seventh of 11 to Dogged in handicap (5/1) at Beverley (9.9f, soft) 8 days ago. Needs to leave that behind if he’s to figure here.

4 DEFENCE TREATY (IRE) (102) 0-2153U

Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Just Like Ivy (CAN)

TFRHHHII BHA62

7 11-6 (1)

Mr James Turner (5) J

O Mr Mark Barlow Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B Michael Rogers Agetur (UK) Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWEnded losing runwith plentyin hand at Southwell (11.1f) in Februaryand quicklyback to that levelwhen third (12f) inApril, samevenue. Unseated start at Doncaster later that month but unlikely to be lacking for fitness returning from a break.

5 THE NEW MARWAN (GB) (15) 0-62501 D

Br B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Tiger Mist (IRE)

TFRHHHII BHA62

6 11-2 (5)

Mr Eireann Cagney J

O Richard Fahey Ebor Racing Club Ltd Richard Fahey, Malton T

B Saeed Nasser Al Romaithi

TIMEFORM VIEW Eased in weights and duly capitalised to score at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 15 days ago, notably travelling well. Equally as effective on turf so not out of things nudged up 2lb.

6 DANDY’S ANGEL (IRE) (16) 313211 D

Br B m Dandy Man (IRE) - Party Pipit (IRE)

O Anthony Ross and David Lumley

B Stonepark Farms Ltd

TFRHHHII BHA58

6 11-1 (3)

Mr Jack Nicholls (5) J

John Wainwright, Malton T

TIMEFORM VIEW Comes here in excellent form, following up her Carlisle success last month with another narrowvictory at Beverley (10f, soft) 16 days ago. Well worth considering in hat-trick bid from 3lb higher mark. TFRHHHHH BHA57

7 WITH A START (IRE) (27) 0//05-050

Br B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Sudden Blaze (IRE)

8 10-11 (6)

Mr Lewis Kent (5) J

O Mr Russell H. Lee Peter Winks, Barnsley T

B Knocktoran Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Offered a glimmer of promise from much-reduced mark when seventh in 14-runner Doncaster handicap (16.5f) in July but little impact both starts over fences since. Others appeal more returned to the level.

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8 THOMAS CRANMER (USA) (99) 0/0/050-6 D 9 10-5 (7)

Br B g Hard Spun (USA) - House of Grace (USA) Mr Henry Main (3) J

O Mr H. L. Thompson Tina Jackson, Loftus T

B Darley S. M. Thompson Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Losing run stretches back to 2018 but in the mix for a long way (following 10 months off) when sixth in 7-runner Newcastle handicap (10.2f) in May Eased 2lb but he’s been absent again since. TFRHHHII BHA47

9 TOSCAN GENIUS (FR) (814) 050040/- 6 10-4 (2) Br B g Deep Impact (JPN) - Shagah (IRE) Mr Matt Brown (5) J

O Steel a win Brian Ellison, Malton T

B Al Shaqab Racing Brian Ellison Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEWMaidenwho ranwell belowbestwhenwell held in a Leicesterseller(11.8f, soft) back in May2021. Missedwhole of2022 and the betting is likely to prove a useful guide on this belated return for his new stable. TFRHHIII BHA45

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2022: TELE RED 5 10 13 Mr Jack Lander 6-4 (K R Burke) 6 ran

Hood worn by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 4, 5.

Record Time: 2mins 8.2secs; Median Time: 2mins 13.70secs

Stewards Note:

DEFENCE TREATY: Following its run on 29/4/2023 it was reported that the horse anticipated the start.

Probable S.P.’s: 4-1 Dogged (GB), 9-2 Dandy’s Angel (IRE), 11-2 Just Hiss (GB), The New Marwan (GB), 8-1 Defence Treaty (IRE), 9-1 Contrast (IRE), 14-1 Thomas Cranmer (USA), 22-1 Toscan Genius (FR), 25-1 With A Start (IRE)

DANDY’S ANGEL arrives in tremendous heart, bagging her third success of the campaign over this sort of trip at Beverley 16 days ago and having gone well at this venue previously (runner-up in this race 12 months ago) she could well be the answer Just Hiss finished off well when runner-up to re-opposing Dogged at Beverley last week and that pair can feature again. Wolverhampton scorer The New Marwan completes the shortlist. TIME DISTANCE

Karen Staniforth, Managing Director, Solutions 4 Cleaning will present a memento to the winning owner in the Winner’s Enclosure after this race A cash prize of £80 will be presented to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse

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

POSITION OF STALLS

Unless an announcement is made to the contrary, Starting Stalls will be positioned against the INSIDE RUNNING RAIL for all races.

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Second Race 2.50

THE

JAYNE - ON COURSE LADY

BOOKMAKER EBF MAIDEN

(CLASS 4) (DIV I) (GBB RACE)

for maiden two yrs old x Total prize fund £10000

STAKES

Owners Prize Money. 1st £4267, 2nd £2133, 3rd £1067, 4th £533.

(Penalty Value £5400)

For conditions of this race, see page 31

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): R Fahey (35 wins from 260 runners, 13%) runs RAINWATER

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Fahey (10 wins from 66 runners, 15%) runs RAINWATER

LONGEST TRAVELLER: MILITARY MICKI trained by D Cunha, Newmarket, 147 miles.

colours no horse st-lb Draw

1 BAY OF AUSTRALIA (IRE) (21) 24 9-7 (8)

Br B c Inns of Court (IRE) - Rosy Life (IRE) Dougie Costello J

O Cragg Wood Racing 1 Adrian Keatley, Malton T

B Mr Pat Turley Fitzdares Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form in a couple of sprint novice events, not looking anywhere near as professional as first time up 3 weeks ago. Work to do. TFRHHHII BHA-

2 CLERYS CLOCK (IRE) (65) 00 9-7 (5)

Br Ch g Buratino (IRE) - Dixiedoodledandy (IRE) Zak Wheatley (5) J

O Dreams Declan Carroll, Malton T

B Andrew Hughes

TIMEFORM VIEW No show in 2 events. Blinkers on back from a break.

3 MILITARY MICKI (GB) (19) 0

TFRHIIII BHA-

9-7 (9)

Br B c Oasis Dream - Putois Peace Kyle Strydom J

O Mr Dylan Cunha Dylan Cunha, Newmarket T

B Bloomsbury Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Oasis Dream colt. Closely related to useful 7f-8.6fwinner Calvados Spirit and half-brother to several winners, including winner up to 1 1/4m Hoodwinker 80/1, tongue tied and offered little in 6f Nottingham maiden on debut last month.

TFRHIIII BHA-

4 RAINWATER (GB) (3) 2 BF 9-7 (6)

Br B c Mayson - Finalize Oisin Orr J

O M & M Racing, Paul Byrne and Partner Richard Fahey, Malton T

B Crossfields Bloodstock Ltd Ws Transportation S

TIMEFORM VIEW42,000 gns Mayson colt. Half-brotherto 3winners, including smartwinnerup to 6fVentura Rebel foryard, and 5f-7fwinnerSuitcase ‘N’Taxi. Caught the eye in the paddockandgambledonasheproducedapromisingfirsteffortin6fHaydocknewcomers’eventinthemudonSunday.Moretocome.

TFRHHHHH BHA-

5 ROYAL ZABEEL (IRE) (19) 0 9-7 (1)

Br B c Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Lady’s Maid (USA)

Ryan Moore J

O Mr Jaber Abdullah Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORM VIEWDam,French6.5fwinner,half-sistertoUSGrade29fwinnerLastSamuraioutofuseful8.5fminorUSstakeswinnerLadySamuri.15/2,green but offered something to work on in C&D novice last month. Open to improvement with Ryan Moore booked.

6 SWEET SOUL MUSIC (IRE) (16) 4

TFRHHHHI BHA-

9-7 (2)

Br B g Churchill (IRE) - Deep Influence Ben Robinson J

O J Blackburn, Imperial Racing

B JC Bloodstock Limited

Brian Ellison, Malton T

Brian Ellison Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW €70,000 yearling, out of an unraced half-sister to useful multiple 5f winner Iffranesia. 40/1 but showed plenty to work on in 5f Beverley maiden 16 days ago, very green and nearest finish. Sure to progress.

7 THE MAN FROM LOULE (GB) (-)

Br Br g Twilight Son - Pride of Kinloch

O Mr G. J. Paver

B Graham Paver

TFRHHHII BHA-

9-7 (7)

Harrison Shaw J

Declan Carroll, Malton T

TIMEFORM VIEW Twilight Son gelding. Closely related to 5f winner Kinloch Pride and half-brother to 3 winners, including 5f winner Pavers Pride and 7f winner The Name’s Paver. Makes some appeal on paper

TFRHHHII BHA-

8 THIS YEARS LOVE (GB) (-)

9-7 (3)

Br B g Havana Gold (IRE) - Stereo Love (FR) Shane Gray J

O Mr A. Morse & Stittenham Racing Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T

B T. J. Cooper Morse Coaches S

TIMEFORM VIEW 17,000 gns yearling, resold 21,000 gns yearling, Havana Gold gelding. Dam 1m/8.3f winner. Likely to need this initial experience.

TFRHHHII BHA-

9 ALICE’S IMPACT (GB) (-) 9-2 (10)

Br B f Massaat (IRE) - Ceedwell Jason Hart J

O Richard Kent & Richard & Pam Dawson John Quinn, Malton T

B Miss Nell Kent & Miss Sophie Bates JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Massaat filly Sister to 2-y-o 6f winner Hectic and half-sister to 3 winners, including 1 1/4m winner Parawell and 7f winner Sophie B. Bred to have plenty of speed and starts out with yard going well.

10 ROSIE SOPHIA (GB) (-)

TFRHHHII BHA-

9-2 (4)

Br B f Oasis Dream - Organza J

O Caron & Paul Chapman Julie Camacho, Malton T

B Caron & Paul Chapman Racing McIvors.co.uk S

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 15 Oasis Dream filly Half-sister to 1m winner Eminent Hipster

Dam, 1m winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 1m Tell.

TFRHHHII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2022: LOOK BACK SMILING (IRE) 2 9 7 Hollie Doyle 10-1 (Ed Dunlop) 11 ran

Blinkers worn first time by No 2. Tongue Strap worn by No 3.

Record Time: 1min 14.0secs; Median Time: 1min 16.90secs

Probable S.P.’s: 6-4 Rainwater (GB), 3-1 Royal Zabeel (IRE), 6-1 Sweet Soul Music (IRE), 8-1 Alice’s Impact (GB), 16-1 The Man From Loule (GB), 20-1 Bay of Australia (IRE), This Years Love (GB), 66-1 Military Micki (GB), 200-1 Clerys Clock (IRE)

This is a quick turnaround for RAINWATER but there was stacks of promise in his first run at Haydock on Sunday when he was heavily backed and he’s hard to get away from. Royal Zabeel is very interesting with Ryan Moore up after showing a fair bit on debut here last month Sweet Soul Music and newcomer Alice’s Impact are respected also. TIMEFORM

PLAY SMARTER

Jayne and Steve Robinson will present a memento 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.

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

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Third Race 3.20

THE JAYNE

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COURSE

LADY

BOOKMAKER EBF MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 4) (DIV II) (GBB RACE)

for maiden two yrs old x Total prize fund £10000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £4267, 2nd £2133, 3rd £1067, 4th £533.

(Penalty Value £5400)

For conditions of this race, see page 31

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): R Fahey (35 wins from 260 runners, 13%) runs AJWADI TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Fahey (10 wins from 66 runners, 15%) runs AJWADI LONGEST TRAVELLER: POINT GIVEN trained by Sir M Stoute, Newmarket, 147 miles.

colours no horse st-lb Draw

1 AJWADI (GB) (18) 55 BF

9-7 (1)

Br B c Dutch Art - Falaise (USA) Oisin Orr J

O Sheikh Abdullah Almalek Alsabah Richard Fahey, Malton T

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form when fifth in novices at Carlisle (6f, good to soft) and Haydock 7f, soft) in recent months. Faded in the closing stages at the latter venue so this drop back to 6f may help.

2 BUST A MOVE (FR) (-)

TFRHHHII BHA-

9-7 (4)

Br B g Ribchester (IRE) - Roses For Grace (FR) Billy Garritty J

O Mr J Blackburn Racing Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T

B Mr Berend Van Dalfsen Sheridan Ny Llp S

TIMEFORM VIEW 20,000 gns Ribchester gelding. Dam, placed at 7.5f-9f in France, half-sister to useful 10.5f winner Real Value out of useful maiden Rosey de Megeve. Watching brief advised on debut unless the betting strongly hints otherwise.

3 CLASSY BOY (IRE) (27) 3

TFRHHIII BHA-

9-7 (2)

Br B c Calyx - Euphrasia (IRE) Clifford Lee J

O Sheikh Hamed Dalmook Al Maktoum

B Sonessa Bloodstock Ltd

K. R. Burke, Leyburn T

TIMEFORM VIEW 17/2, promise when third of 12 in maiden at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) on debut 27 days ago. Open to progress for his in-form leading stable.

4 NORTHERN CRACKSMAN (GB) (-)

TFRHHHHI BHA-

9-7 (8)

Br B c Cracksman - Northern Queen (IRE) Ben Robinson J

O Northern Water Services & Graham Lund Brian Ellison, Malton T

B The Northern Queen Partnership Brian Ellison Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 27. Cracksman colt. Dam, 6f winner, half-sister to smart 7f-1m winner Raadobarg. Betting should help guide to expectations.

5 POINT GIVEN (IRE) (27) 4

TFRHHIII BHA-

9-7 (6)

Br B c Blue Point (IRE) - Danetime Out (IRE) Ryan Moore J

O Mr Saeed Suhail Sir Michael Stoute, Newmarket T

B Bec Bloodstock

TIMEFORM VIEW Highly promising sort. 8/1, shaped very well when fourth of 12 in maiden at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) on debut 27 days ago, not knocked about. The one to beat.

6 SAINT MATTHEW (GB) (-)

TFRHHHHH BHA-

9-7 (5)

Br B c Caravaggio (USA) - Lamya (GER) Jason Hart J

O Mr Hussain Alabbas Lootah

Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Hl Investments Group Johnston Racing Ltd, Hussain Lootah Investment Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled January 31. Caravaggio colt Dam 2-y-o 6f winner (stayed 7f). Newcomer from a top yard who needs monitoring in the betting.

7 UWAITTILLPLAYTIME (IRE) (-)

TFRHHHII BHA-

9-7 (3)

Br B g Kuroshio (AUS) - Destiny’s Kitten (IRE) Harrison Shaw J

O Mr John Thomas Hanbury Declan Carroll, Malton T

B Mr P. Turley Janusian Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW £25,000 Kuroshio gelding. Brother to 2-y-o 5fwinner Dontspoilasale and half-brother to 7fwinner Lecale’s Destiny Dam 7f winner Yard can ready one so worth a precautionary betting check.

TFRHHIII BHA-

8 EMILSHAAN (GB) (19) 66 9-2 (7)

Br B f Havana Gold (IRE) - Stella Blue (FR) Sam James J

O Nick Bradley Racing 19 and partner Grant Tuer, Northallerton T

B The Stella Blue Partnership Tattersalls S

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced filly. 80/1, sixth of 9 in novice at Haydock (6f, good to soft) 19 days ago.

9 POLLY THE ROCKET (GB) (12) 36

Br Ch f Profitable (IRE) - Surava William Pyle (7) J

O Craig Lidster Racing Club Craig Lidster, Easingwold T

B Sheraton Bloodstock Limited Craig Lidster Racing Club S

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced filly Third on C&D debut but went backwards from that when sixth of 11 at York (7f, good, 14/1) 12 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2022:(See Div 1)

Record Time: 1min 14.0secs; Median Time: 1min 16.90secs

Stewards Note:

AJWADI: Following its run on 22/7/2023 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running.

Probable S.P.’s: 6-4 Point Given (IRE), 3-1 Classy Boy (IRE), 8-1 Ajwadi (GB), 17-2 Saint Matthew (GB), 20-1 Polly The Rocket (GB), 22-1 Uwaittillplaytime (IRE), 28-1 Northern Cracksman (GB), 50-1 Bust A Move (FR), 80-1 Emilshaan (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

There was a lot to like about POINT GIVEN’s debut effort at Doncaster and he should take a bit of stopping under Ryan Moore. Classy Boy also arrives on the back of a promising opening run at the same meeting at Doncaster and is second choice ahead of Ajwadi, who may benefit from the drop back to 6f

Jayne and Steve Robinson will present a memento 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

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

GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME

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Fourth Race 3.50

27y THE NAPOLEONS CASINO BRADFORD HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS

4)

for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £12000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4876, 2nd £2438, 3rd £1219, 4th £610, 5th £305, 6th £152. (PenaltyValue £6184.80) Weights raised 2lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

For conditions of this race, see page 31

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): T Easterby (31 wins from 329 runners, 9%) runs CARRIGILLIHY

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Easterby (9 wins from 92 runners, 10%) runs CARRIGILLIHY

LONGEST TRAVELLER: CHAMPAGNE CITY trained by B Brookhouse, Newmarket, 147 miles.

colours no horse

1 CHAMPAGNE CITY (GB) (45) 023-106 C

Br Ch g Tobougg (IRE) - City of Angels

O Mr R. S. Brookhouse

B R. S. Brookhouse

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win here in April. Sixth of 7 in handicap at this course (18f,

45 days ago. Not ruled out back from a short break.

2 CARRIGILLIHY (GB) (19) 314015 C

Br Gr g New Bay - Spectacle

O The Harmonious Lot & Partner

B Juddmonte Farms Ltd

Malton

TIMEFORM VIEW 5-time course winner Latest win here in July Fifth of 7 in handicap (5/1) at Haydock (14f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Up in trip. Has to be taken seriously

3 EL BORRACHO (IRE) (39) 00//6/3-15

8 9-13 (1)

Br Br g Society Rock (IRE) - Flame of Hibernia (IRE) Ryan Sexton (3) J

O El Borracho Syndicate Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T

B Christopher Maye Swansway S

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Thirsk in May. 11/2, shaped as if still in form when fifth of 7 in handicap at Chester (15.9f, good) 39 days ago. Yet to prove himself over this far but he’s a player if he gets home.

4 ASHINGTON (GB) (298) 60/04/0/4-

HHHII BHA73

8 9-12 (3)

Br B g Canford Cliffs (IRE) - Kadoma Jason Hart J

O Ursa Major Racing Ltd Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T

B Springfield Farm Partnership Titan Resource Management S

TIMEFORM VIEW Creditable fourth of 12 in handicap hurdle (10/1) at Cartmel (17.2f, heavy) 18 days ago, running on late Up in trip. Cheekpieces back on. Potentially well treated in this sphere but trip is an unknown.

5 YORKINDNESS (GB) (11) 041640 CD

TFRHHHII BHA72

4 9-8 (2)

Br B f Nathaniel (IRE) - Yorkidding Joe Fanning J

O Mr Paul Robert York Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Mr Paul Robert York Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Latest win here in June. Seventh of 10 in handicap at York (16.2f, good, 9/1) 11 days ago. Needs to settle better if she’s to get back to form.

6 FLINT HILL (GB) (45) 346130 CD

TFRHHHII BHA68

7 9-8 (8)

Br Ch g Excelebration (IRE) - Modify Graham Lee J

O R Whitelock, L Clemitson & R Jefferson

Ruth Jefferson, Malton T

B Denniff Farms Ltd Ruth Jefferson Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Latest win at Catterick in May. 17/2, last of 7 in handicap at this course (18f, good) 45 days ago. Could get back on track after a short break. TFRHHHII BHA68

7 GIOVANNI CHANGE (FR) (58) 4/360-14 C BF 8 9-7 (7)

Br Gr g French Fifteen (FR) - Ask For Rain Jack Garritty J

O Readers & Wiggy, The 8 Amigos & J Burns Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T

B Sarl Elevage Du Haras de Bourgeauville Mark Walford Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored here in April but below form next time. Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (23.3f, good, 15/2) 38 days ago. Might well bounce back, particularly if allowed his own way in front. TFRHHHII BHA67

8 IRONOPOLIS (IRE) (39) 63-4100

3 8-11 (5)

Br B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Silken Soul Shane Gray J

O Riverside Racing Syndicate Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T

B Michael Enright Bluegrass Horse Feeds S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Southwell in April. 80/1, eleventh of 14 in handicap at Newcastle (16.2f)

39 days ago. Has work to do. TFRHHIII BHA70

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Tongue Strap worn by No 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 4.

Record Time: 3mins 40.67secs; Median Time: 3mins 44.60secs

Stewards Note:

EL BORRACHO: Following its run on 1/7/2023 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.

GIOVANNI CHANGE: Following its run on 2/7/2023 it was reported that the horse resented being unable to dominate

Probable S.P.’s: 4-1 Carrigillihy (GB), El Borracho (IRE), 11-2 Yorkindness (GB), Giovanni Change (FR), 8-1 Flint Hill (GB), 11-1 Ashington (GB), 12-1 Champagne City (GB), 16-1 Ironopolis (IRE)

Several course winners in the field but none are more suited to it than CARRIGILLIHY, who has a big chance of adding a sixth win here if his stamina lasts out up in trip. Giovanni Change is a big danger if he gets a soft lead and El Borracho can’t be ruled out.

Barry Bradley, General Manager, Napoleons Casino Bradford will present a memento to the winning owner in the Winner’s Enclosure after this race. A cash prize of £100 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

GENERAL HELP

If you require assistance please ask one of the Attendants, either at the Entrance where you came in or at one of the Pass Gates. If you are in the Premier or Grandstand & Paddock Enclosures you can also enquire at the Raceday Office which is next to the Winners Enclosure.

RECORD TIMES

PLAY SMARTER

Fifth Race 4.20

6y THE RIU HOTELS AND RESORTS LADIES DAY VETERANS’

HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

for six yrs old and upwards, x Total prize fund £12000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £4955, 2nd £2478, 3rd £1238, 4th £619, 5th £310. (PenaltyValue £6280.80)

Weights raised 2lbs and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

For conditions of this race, see page 31

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): T Easterby (31 wins from 329 runners, 9%) runs

GARDEN OASIS & PERFECT SWISS

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D O’Meara (12 wins from 72 runners, 17%) runs HORTZADAR

LONGEST TRAVELLER: ARRANMORE trained by D Sayer, Penrith, 113 miles.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 GARDEN OASIS (GB) (37) 0-02164 CD

Br B g Excelebration (IRE) - Queen Arabella Sean Kirrane (3) J

O Mr T. A. Scothern & Partner Tim Easterby, Malton T

B Meon Valley Stud Electrical Discount UK S

TIMEFORM VIEWC&Dwinnerwhoopenedhisaccountfortheseasonunderagoodfront-runningrideatAyr(1m)inJune.Runwithcreditbothstartssince, latterlywhen fourth of 8 in a C&D handicap inJuly However, wider draw than ideal to contend with here.

2 HORTZADAR (GB) (18) 202406 CD 8 9-9 (2)

Br B g Sepoy (AUS) - Clouds of Magellan (USA) Richard Oliver J

O Akela Thoroughbreds Limited David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T

B The Aston House Stud Akela Plant Hire Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. 17/2, below form sixth of 12 in handicap at Ripon (1m, soft) 18 days ago. Handy draw to operate from if he can bounce back from this reduced mark. TFRHHHII BHA78

3 ALEXANDER JAMES (IRE) (13) 660316 D

7 9-8 (9)

Br B g Camelot - Plying (USA) Jason Hart J

O S. Herrington & Mrs H Lloyd-Herrington Michael Herrington, Willoughton T

B Churchtown House Stud

TIMEFORM VIEWCapitalised on drop in gradewhen landing a Beverleyseller(7.4f) on final start forMickApplebylast month and solid start for new stable when finishing close-up sixth in handicap at Yarmouth (1m) 13 days ago, running on. TFRHHHII BHA77

4 SUCELLUS (GB) (12) 61-4000 D

7 9-7 (12)

Br B g Dansili - Primevere (IRE) Ryan Sexton (3) J

O Mr Phil Evans Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T

B Hascombe and Valiant Studs Swansway, Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEWUnpredictablesortwhoended2022onahighwhenscoringatWolverhampton However,yettoscalesameheightsinhandfulofstarts this term, never landing a blow seventh of 13 to Tele Red in handicap (66/1) atYork (7.9f, good) 12 days ago.

5 CASILLI (GB) (2) 050534 D

Br B m Cacique (IRE) - Lilli Marlane

TFRHHIII BHA76

6 9-7 (3)

Lewis Chalkley (7) J

O Tinning, Wallis & Hollings Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T

B Rosyground Stud Stittenham Farms S

TIMEFORM VIEWLikeablemarewhorecordedyetanothersuccessatBeverley(8.5f)onherfinaloutinglastterm.Hasn’tbeenshapingatallbadlyfromaneasing mark this time around, fourth of 7 in handicap at Ripon (9.8f, soft) 2 days ago. Good gallop to aim at here will suit.

6 TELE RED (GB) (12) 523011 C D

Br B g Telescope (IRE) - Hardy Blue (IRE)

O Mr John Kenny

TFRHHHHI BHA76

6 9-7 (5)

Sam Feilden (7) J

K. R. Burke, Leyburn T

B Mr & Mrs J. Kenny KB Spigot Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who resumed winning ways under this rider at Haydock (1m) 2 starts back and well placed by connections to follow up atYork (7.9f) 12 days ago, leading over 1f out and running on. Rider takes off handy 7lb and claims in hat-trick bid.

7 VENTURA RASCAL (GB) (19) 100-440 CD

TFRHHHHH BHA76

6 9-5 (7)

Br B g Fountain of Youth (IRE) - Choisette Tom Eaves J

O Middleham Park Racing CVII

Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T

B Crossfields Bloodstock Ltd Middleham Park Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways in a C&D claiming handicap 13 months ago. Returned with solid efforts on first

2 starts this term but he does need to put a lesser run over C&D behind him 19 days ago.

TFRHHHII BHA74

8 ARRANMORE (GB) (25) 00-3220 D 6

Br B g Oasis Dream - Ceisteach (IRE)

O Mr D Gallagher & Mr M Lynch

B Newsells Park Stud

TIMEFORM VIEWPostedtrioofin-the-frameeffortsfollowingawindopearlierthisseason,edgedoutonlylateonatHaydock(10.2f)inJune.Possiblesoftgroundcaughthim outwhenseventhof8inhandicapatChester(10.3f)25daysagoandbettershowinganticipatedreturnedtobetterground.

9 GLOBAL SPIRIT (GB) (30) 365066 CD

Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Centime

O Swales & Fell

B Car Colston Hall Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Proved game when landing this race from an 8lb higher mark 12 months ago. Winless since and seemingly going through the motions in recent starts but return to the pick of his early-season form gives him a shout.

10

(FR) (28) 0-34401 D

Br B g Wootton Bassett - Crossed Fingers (IRE)

O Middleham Park Racing II

B Duchess Henrietta De Bedford

TIMEFORM VIEWAffordedrespitebythehandicapperandhedulycapitalisedwhenmakingallatKempton(1m)4weeksago,pushedalong2foutandkeeping on well. Has tasted success on turf previously but likely he’ll face competition for the lead on this occasion.

11 PERFECT SWISS (GB) (10) 555025 CD

Br B g Swiss Spirit - Perfect Practice

O Mr Craig Wilson & Partner

B Mildmay Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWC&Dwinnerwho returned from 11weeks offwith a good second here inJuly Not seen to best effectwhen fifth in a C&D handicap 10 days ago (not clear run entering straight) and he’s not out of things from this mark.

12 CAPTAIN CORELLI (IRE) (70) 4210-00 CD

TFRHHHHI BHA67

6 8-10 (8)

Br Ch g Anjaal - Disprove (IRE) Graham Lee J

O Judy & Richard Peck

Julie Camacho, Malton T

B Corrin Stud McIvors.co.uk S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winnerwho was operating below his best in pair of starts at Beverley during the spring. Has edged back down to last winning mark back from 70 days off/following wind op so interesting what the market makes of him. TFRHHHII BHA65

DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2022: GLOBAL SPIRIT 7 9 9 Hollie Doyle 13-8 (Roger Fell) 8 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3, 4, 9, 10.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 12.

Record Time: 1min 40.6secs; Median Time: 1min 45.90secs

Stewards Note:

PERFECT SWISS: Following its run on 30/7/2023 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run early-on.

Probable S.P.’s: 7-2 Tele Red (GB), 8-1 Motawaafeq (FR), 9-1 Global Spirit (GB), 10-1 Casilli (GB), Arranmore (GB), 11-1 Hortzadar (GB), Perfect Swiss (GB), 14-1 Garden Oasis (GB), Alexander James (IRE), Ventura Rascal (GB), 22-1 Captain Corelli (IRE), 25-1 Sucellus (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

Allowing for his rider’s claim, TELE RED comes here operating just 4lb above the mark he scored from in good style at York 12 days ago and Karl Burke’s charge looks a big player in his hat-trick bid returned to a track he’s gone well at previously. Perfect Swiss was better than he could show over C&D latest and is another to consider, with Casilli and last year’s winner Global Spirit also worth a second look.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.TELE RED 2.PERFECT SWISS 3.CASILLI

RACE RESULT

Maria Battersby, Business Development Manager, RIU Hotels and Resorts will present a memento 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.

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

Sixth Race 4.50

THE

FBS CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS CHAPLINS CLUB 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 31

5f 3y

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): T Easterby (31 wins from 329 runners, 9%) runs THE DUNKIRK LADS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Easterby (9 wins from 92 runners, 10%) runs THE DUNKIRK LADS FANCY THAT: R Carr won this race in 2013 and 2017. The stable runs NEWYORKSTATEOFMIND today. LONGEST TRAVELLER: RAMBUSO CREEK trained by K Ryan, Hambleton, 87 miles.

colours no horse age st-lb Draw

1 RAMBUSO CREEK (IRE) (98) 0020-00 D 4 10-2 (8)

Br B g Tagula (IRE) - Fine Prospect (IRE) Tom Eaves J

O Hambleton Racing Ltd XXV Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T

B Marie & Mossy Fahy Hambleton Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW 12/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, tenth of 11 in handicap at Ascot (5f, good).

Off 98 days and needs a revival. TFRHHIII BHA77

2 IMPRESSOR (IRE) (4) 021131 D

6 10-1 (in 5lb ex) (2)

Br B g Footstepsinthesand - Little Empress (IRE) Ben Curtis J

O Mr J Toes & Mr J O’Loan Phillip Makin, Leyburn T

B Cottage Bloodstock Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Thriving sprinter who has proven well suited by application of cheekpieces of late, bagging his fourth win in 6-runner handicap at Hamilton (6f, soft) 4 days ago. Not taken lightly under a 5lb penalty. TFRHHHHI BHA71 (+4)

3 KING OF TONGA (IRE) (8) 6-04052 CD

7 9-10 (4)

Br Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Bronze Queen (IRE) Harrison Shaw J

O Mrs Sarah Bryan Declan Carroll, Malton T

B Martyn J. McEnery Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who had a wind op before posting a good second of 9 in handicap at Beverley (5f, soft) 8 days ago. Form has been franked so he has to be taken seriously off an unchanged mark. TFRHHHHH BHA71

4 THE DUNKIRK LADS (GB) (8) 001304 D

4 9-10 (9)

Br B g Pivotal - Spatial Duran Fentiman J

O Mr David Scott & Partner Tim Easterby, Malton T

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited David Scott & Co (Pattern Makers) Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Beverley in April. 8/1, creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at Beverley (5f, soft) 8 days ago. Needs considering. TFRHHHII BHA71 (-1)

5 NEWYORKSTATEOFMIND (GB) (15) 210305 D 6 9-9 (3)

Br B g Brazen Beau (AUS) - Albany Rose (IRE) James Sullivan J

O Ruth Carr Racing Club Ruth Carr, Stillington T

B M. E. Broughton William Hill S

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Hamilton in June. Respectable fifth of 12 in handicap (12/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 15 days ago, nearest finish. Merits consideration.

6 SO GRATEFUL (GB) (4) 002516 CD

TFRHHHII BHA70

5 9-8 (1)

Br B g Swiss Spirit - Bow Bridge Lewis Chalkley (7) J

O The Mick & David Easterby Racing Group Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T

B Mrs A. Jarvis Stittenham Farms S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner in July Respectable sixth of 11 in handicap (18/1) at Doncaster (6f, heavy) 4 days ago so he’s one for the shortlist. TFRHHHII BHA69 (-1)

7 PROSPECT (GB) (11) 215350

5 9-7 (7)

Br B g Shalaa (IRE) - Souville Graham Lee J

O slaters arms racing & ged shields Paul Midgley, Westow T

B The Souville Partnership Partners In Hygiene S

8 ELZAAL (IRE) (10) 110006 D

5 9-2 (6)

Br B g Elzaam (AUS) - Alice Liddel (IRE) Paul Mulrennan J

O PeeDeeTee Syndicate & partner Paul Midgley, Westow T

B L. Wright Spot On Solutions Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW 4 wins from 9 runs this year Latest win at Newcastle in March. Only sixth of 8 in handicap at this C&D (good to soft, 14/1) 10 days ago though, so more is required. TFRHHIII BHA63 (-3)

9 VAN GERWEN (GB) (11) 002640 CD

10 8-9 (5)

Br Ch g Bahamian Bounty - Disco Ball Cam Hardie J

O Ryan Chapman & Partners Paul Midgley, Westow T

B Broughton Bloodstock R&N Logistics & Daughters Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW 3-time C&D winner Sixteenth of 19 in handicap (80/1) at York (5f, good) 11 days ago, left poorly placed. Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. Down in grade and was second in this last year TFRHHHII BHA56

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2022: SOUL SEEKER (IRE) 5 9 12 Daniel Tudhope 13-2 (David O’Meara) 10 ran

Blinkers worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.

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

Probable S.P.’s: 5-2 Impressor (IRE), 10-3 King of Tonga (IRE), 7-1 The Dunkirk Lads (GB), 11-1 So Grateful (GB), 12-1 Newyorkstateofmind (GB), Van Gerwen (GB), 14-1 Rambuso Creek (IRE), 16-1 Prospect (GB), 40-1 Elzaal (IRE)

A few with chances but KING OF TONGA showed the benefit of breathing surgery when a recent second at Beverley and can go one better off the same mark with that form having been franked. Impressor is enjoying an excellent season and poses a big threat to Declan Carroll’s former C&D scorer however. Newyorkstateofmind and So Grateful need factoring in too in a competitive sprint.

1.KING OF TONGA (IRE) 2.IMPRESSOR (IRE) 3.NEWYORKSTATEOFMIND

Rebecca Saul-Prior of FBS Chartered Accountants will present a memento and the Perpetual Challenge Trophy 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

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

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PHOTO FINISH &STEWARDS ENQUIRIES

In any race where a PHOTO-FINISH has been called for by the judge, an announcement will be broadcast. Photographs are displayed on the CCTV system Photographs and results of Stewards’ enquiries are also displayed as follows:-

GRANDSTAND & PADDOCK: Outside the Raceday Office

PICNIC ENCLOSURE: By the Transfer Gate to the Grandstand & Paddock Enclosure.

PLAY SMARTER

Seventh Race 5.20

THE BET WITH JAYNE - YOUR LOCAL BOOKMAKER HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £12000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4955, 2nd £2478, 3rd £1238, 4th £619, 5th £310.

(Penalty Value £6280.80)

For conditions of this race, see page 31

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): R Fahey (35 wins from 260 runners, 13%) runs INTERNATIONAL GIRL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Fahey (10 wins from 66 runners, 15%) runs INTERNATIONAL GIRL

LONGEST TRAVELLER: CORINTHIA KNIGHT trained by A Watson, Upper Lambourn, 177 miles

colours no horse age st-lb Draw

1 INTERNATIONAL GIRL (IRE) (11) 160-240 CD 5 10-0 (8)

Br Ch m Camacho - Lady Arabella (IRE) Oisin Orr J

O P. D. Smith Holdings Ltd Richard Fahey, Malton T

B Yeomanstown Stud P. D. Smith Holdings Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner last season (including over C&D) who has acquitted herself well this term, eighth of 15 in handicap at York (6f, good) 11 days ago. Big player down in class. TFRHHHHI BHA80

2 GHATHANFAR (IRE) (25) 050050 CD

7 9-12 (4)

Br Br g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Cuis Ghaire (IRE) Jason Hart J

O Mr W. J. Laws Tracy Waggott, Spennymoor T

B Shadwell Estate Company Limited Houghton Bunkhouse S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. Eleventh of 16 in handicap at York (6f, good, 11/2) 25 days ago, not ideally placed and excuses. Lurks on a very tempting mark.

3 KIT GABRIEL (IRE) (263) 302004- CD

4 9-11 (7)

Br B g Kodiac - Maleha (IRE) Laura Pearson J

O Mr Christopher W. T. Johnston David Loughnane, Tern Hill T

B Tally-Ho Stud Dave Loughnane Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner (his sole success). Off 8 months. First run for yard after leaving Amy Murphy. Interesting he starts out back here for new yard but it looks tough.

4 HARRY’S HALO (IRE) (13) 011-022 CD BF

3 9-9 (6)

Br Ch g Harry Angel (IRE) - Postale David Nolan J

O Kevin Frost Racing Club & David Orr

Kevin Frost, Newark T

B Manister House Stud Kevin Frost Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner 7/4, good second of 7 in handicap at Doncaster (6f, soft) 13 days ago. One to note now up against the elder horses. TFRHHHII BHA79

5 HOUGOUMONT (GB) (60) 110-540 CD

3 9-5 (2)

Br Ch g Rajasinghe (IRE) - New Road Side Paul Mulrennan J

O Morecool Racing & Andy Barnes

Julie Camacho, Malton T

B Morecool Racing McIvors.co.uk S

TIMEFORM VIEWWon a pairof6fnovices last autumn (second one overC&D) and not disgraced first 2 starts in handicaps this spring. Looked quirky when seventh of 8 in handicap at Haydock (7.2f, firm) 60 days ago. Has had wind op/hood back on.

6 EMPEROR CARADOC (FR) (13) 40-6003 D

TFRHHHII BHA75

4 9-4 (1)

Br B g Siyouni (FR) - Tribune Libre (IRE) Graham Lee J

O Dan Maltby Bloodstock Limited

B Ecurie Des Monceaux & Skymarc Farm Inc

Paul Midgley, Westow T

TIMEFORM VIEW First run since leaving Bryan Smart when third of 12 in handicap (15/2) at Doncaster (6f, soft) 13 days ago. Dual winner and been given a chance by the handicapper.

7 GOLDEN APOLLO (GB) (12) 500460 CD

TFRHHHII BHA70

9 9-4 (5)

Br Ch g Pivotal - Elan David Allan J

O Mr David Scott & Partner Tim Easterby, Malton T

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited David Scott & Co (Pattern Makers) Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Below form ninth of 17 in handicap (28/1) at York (7f, good) 12 days ago. Needs a revival.

TFRHHHII BHA70

8 EMILY POST (GB) (19) 314-200 4 9-3 (10)

Br B f Charming Thought - Mary Read Callum Rodriguez J

O Mrs F. Denniff Michael Dods, Darlington

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner at around 7f for Ed Bethell last year and bright start for new yard when second on return at

in May. Well beaten twice since though, including over C&D 19 days ago. Hood back on.

9

ARRIVAL (IRE) (6) 0-34000 CD

Br B g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Powdermill

O Mr S Windle & Mr G Routledge Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hu

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 9/1, eleventh of 14 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 6 days ago. Hard to fancy up in grade.

10

KNIGHT (IRE) (19) 6-00405 CD

Br Ch g Society Rock (IRE) - Victoria Lodge (IRE) Andrew Mullen J

O Ontoawinner & Partner Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T

B Tally-Ho Stud www.ontoawinner.net S

TIMEFORM VIEW 5-time C&D scorer who made a fine return from 4-months off when fourth in a C&D handicap in June. Excuses here since and no surprise to see him go well off a low weight in race he won last year (his last victory). TFRHHHHH BHA63

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2022: CORINTHIA KNIGHT (IRE) 7 9 12 Hollie Doyle 9-4 (Archie Watson) 10 ran

Hood worn by No. 5, 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7, 10.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 5.

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

Stewards Note:

GHATHANFAR: Following its run on 15/7/2023 it was reported that the trainer couldn not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P.’s: 7-2 Harry’s Halo (IRE), 9-2 International Girl (IRE), 6-1 Ghathanfar (IRE), 13-2 Corinthia Knight (IRE), 8-1 Emperor Caradoc (FR), 16-1 Golden Apollo (GB), 18-1 Kit Gabriel (IRE), Hougoumont (GB), 22-1 Emily Post (GB), 25-1 Late Arrival (IRE) PLAY

Pontefract regular CORINTHIA KNIGHT lurks on a very tempting mark and is worth chancing to repeat his win in this last year having not had much go his way here the last twice. A number of other C&D winners make plenty of appeal, International Girl and Ghathanfar the pick of the older brigade ahead of 3-y-o Harry’s Halo.

Jayne and Steve Robinson will present a memento 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.

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

WELFARE OF HORSES AND RIDERS

The safety and welfare of all horses and riders involved in races at Pontefract is one of our principal priorities. A Paramedic Ambulance, a Doctor and a Vet follow the runners in every race.

GREEN SCREENS will normally be erected round any horse or rider requiring attention in order to provide privacy. This does NOT necessarily reflect on the severity of any injury.

There are 3 stations in Pontefract – Monkhill, Baghill and Tanshelf. Pontefract Tanshelf is more or less opposite the entrance to the Park, whereas Monkhill and Baghill stations are more centrally located in Pontefract and are around 2 to 3 miles from the course. If you don’t fancy the walk through the Town, taxis are available at the stations.

There is a fourth station at Glasshoughton which adjoins the Xscape complex. This is a couple of miles from the Racecourse. If you have some time to kill, from near Glasshoughton Station (starting in the car park to B&Q!), there is a lovely walk through the Park to the Racecourse. It will take around 45 minutes.

RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 2.20 - THE SOLUTIONS4CLEANING HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (FOR GENTLEMAN AMATEUR JOCKEYS)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3476 to the winning horse The second to receive £1739, the third £868, the fourth £435 and the fifth £217. for three 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. August 7th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 4lb; 3-y-o 9st 10lb Highest weight not less than 11st 9lb Penalties, after July 29th, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. To be ridden by Gentleman Amateur Jockeys who are members of the Amateur Jockeys’ Association of Great Britain by the deadline for Declaration of Jockeys and on the day of the race Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to August 6th, 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). SOLUTIONS 4 CLEANING of Doncaster have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, they will award a cash prize to the stable employee, judged by them, to be in charge of the best turned out horse in this race NOTE: The highest weight stated above will apply at the entry stage and declaration to run stage regardless of the age of the highest rated horse 17 entries, at £20. - Closed August 3rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3022; Second £1511; Third £755; Fourth £378; Fifth £189. (Penalty Value £3476.90) A SS

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Second Race 2.50 - THE JAYNE - ON COURSE LADY BOOKMAKER EBF MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 4) (DIV I) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5400 to the winning horse The second to receive £2535, the third £1268 and the fourth £634. for maiden two yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible. Enter by noon, August 3rd and pay £25 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 7th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 7lb; fillies 9st 2lb. JAYNE & STEVE ROBINSON have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the owner of the winner of this race. They will also present 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 E.B.F have kindly contributed £1,000 towards the prize money for this race 14 entries at £25 - Closed August 3rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4267; Second £2133; Third £1067; Fourth £533. (Penalty Value £5400) SS

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Third Race 3.20 - THE JAYNE - ON COURSE LADY BOOKMAKER EBF MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 4) (DIV II) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5400 to the winning horse The second to receive £2535, the third £1268 and the fourth £634. for maiden two yrs old, which are E.B.F. eligible. Enter by noon, August 3rd and pay £25 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 7th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 7lb; fillies 9st 2lb. JAYNE & STEVE ROBINSON have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the owner of the winner of this race They will also present 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 E.B.F have kindly contributed £1,000 towards the prize money for this race 13 entries at £25 - Closed August 3rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4267; Second £2133; Third £1067; Fourth £533. (Penalty Value £5400) SS

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Fourth Race 3.50 - THE NAPOLEONS CASINO BRADFORD HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6184 to the winning horse The second to receive £2900, the third £1450, the fourth £724, the fifth £362 and the sixth £181. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 61-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82; such horses rated 60 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £30 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £24 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 7th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 2lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 3lb Penalties, after July 29th, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. NAPOLEONS CASINO BRADFORD have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the owner of the winner of this race In addition, they will also 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 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. NOTE: Three-year-old horses might not be able to receive the full weight-for-age allowance in this race 17 entries, at £30 - Closed August 3rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4876; Second £2438; Third £1219; Fourth £610; Fifth £305; Sixth £152. (Penalty Value £6184.80) Weights raised 2lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS

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Fifth Race 4.20 - THE RIU HOTELS AND RESORTS LADIES DAY VETERANS’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6280 to the winning horse The second to receive £2947, the third £1472, the fourth £736 and the fifth £367. for six yrs old and upwards, Rated 61-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, August 3rd and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 7th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after July 29th, 2023, for each race won 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. 23 entries at £30. - Closed August 3rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4955; Second £2478; Third £1238; Fourth £619; Fifth £310. (Penalty Value £6280.80) Weights raised 2lbs and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS

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Sixth Race 4.50 - THE FBS CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS CHAPLINS CLUB 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. August 7th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 3-y-o 8st 6lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st; 3-y-o 9st 11lb Penalties, after July 29th, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. FBS CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the owner of the winner of this race They will also present a cash prize to the stable employee judged by them to be in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. A perpetual Challenge Trophy, to be held by the winning owner for one year only, has kindly been given for this race by MR PETER SAVILL. 16 entries, at £20 - Closed August 3rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) SS

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Seventh Race 5.20 - THE BET WITH JAYNE - YOUR LOCAL BOOKMAKER HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6280 to the winning horse The second to receive £2947, the third £1472, the fourth £736 and the fifth £367. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 61-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82; such horses rated 60 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £30 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £24 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 7th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 3-y-o 8st 5lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st; 3-y-o 9st 10lb Penalties, after July 29th, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. JAYNE & STEVE ROBINSON have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the owner of the winner of this race They will also 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 £30. - Closed August 3rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4955; Second £2478; Third £1238; Fourth £619; Fifth £310. (Penalty Value £6280.80) SS

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Today’s winner qualifies for the Go Racing In Yorkshire Best Dressed Final!

• A TWO-NIGHT STAY FOR TWO PEOPLE IN A TRADITIONAL SHEPHERD’S HUT AT COUNTRY HUTS ON THE WOLDS

• USE OF A LAND ROVER VEHICLE FOR TWO DAYS FROM LLOYD MOTOR GROUP

• A PAIR OF HIS AND HERS DUBARRY BOOTS FROM PARNABY’S

The next Ladies’ Day takes place at Beverley on Wednesday 16th August

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