Pontefract Racecard - Thursday 21st September

Thursday21stSeptember

The Art of Racing Part 2

Welcome to the award-winning Art of Racing fixture. These racedays celebrate everything we know and love about The Sport of Kings!

We’ve appointed 7 guest tipsters to each preview one of the races this afternoon. These previews are published online on our social media channels and our tipsters are invited to the winners enclosure to share their knowledge before the race.

We’ve also got 7 judges with a keen eye to pick the Best Turned Out horse in each race.

BestTurnedOutJudges

Race 1

Race 2

Race 3

Race 4

Race 5

Race 6

Race 7

Chris Henrietta Richard Alistair

John Nicola Ryan

GuestTipsters

Race 1

Race 2

Race 3

Race 4

Race 5

Race 6

Race 7

Jack Steve Ryan Alistair Jordan Phil Tony

THURSDAY 21ST SEPTEMBER

UNDER THE RULES OF RACING

PATRON THE COUNTESS OF HALIFAX

STEWARDS

CHIEF STEWARD MICHAEL EYRE

STEWARDS’ PANEL CHAIR PETER CRAFTS

STEWARD ALAN DEMPSEY

ASSISTANT STEWARD PHILIPPA HARDY

RACEDAYASSISTANT HELEN KINSELLA

STARTERS RYAN COLLEY, LEE JONES

JUDGE NICK BOSTOCK

CLERK OFTHE SCALES WAYNE BURNELL

HANDICAPPER GRAEME SMITH

EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS SHAUN MITCHELL, ALEC DENT, JOE O’GORMAN, DAVID COOK

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First Race 2.00

THE SOLUTIONS 4 CLEANING APPRENTICE 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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): T Easterby (32 wins from 333 runners, 10%) runs HAVANA PURSUIT

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Easterby (11 wins from 67 runners, 16%) runs HAVANA PURSUIT

WEIGHTWATCHER: MARK’S CHOICE won off a handicap mark of 81, his rating is now down 9lb to 72.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: MIGHTY POWER trained by Mrs S Barclay, Garstang, 87 miles.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 MARK’S CHOICE (IRE) (23) 004000 D

7 10-4 (9)

Br B g Bungle Inthejungle - Ramamara (IRE) Callum Hutchinson J

O Cragg Wood Racing Gemma Tutty, Northallerton T

B Northern Bloodstock Agency Ltd Fitzdares Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Eighth of 10 in handicap (15/2) at Ripon (6f, good) 23 days ago. Needs to bounce back in a major way on this debut for new yard TFRHHIII BHA72

2 GREY FORCE ONE (GB) (13) 50-6001 D

3 10-2 (3)

Br Gr g Lethal Force (IRE) - Flamenco Aiden Brookes J

O Mr Hugh T. Redhead

B Penhill Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Career best when winning 11-runner handicap at Newcastle (7.1f, 50/1) 13 days ago, all out. Has winning form at this trip, too, and should be in the mix back up 4lb.

3 MIGHTY POWER (IRE) (12) 000526 D

Br Gr g Markaz (IRE) - Tooley Woods (IRE)

tian Howarth J

O Mr Anthony-Paul Bamford Stella Barclay, Garstang T

B Cottage Lodge Stud Lancashire Racing Stables Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW 25/1, respectable sixth of 13 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 12 days ago. Best effort on turf for a while when runner-up at Carlisle on penultimate start and he’s in with a shout.

4 ONE MORE DREAM (GB) (22) 140001 D

Br Br g Bated Breath - Gracefilly

HHHHI BHA66

4 9-11 (7)

Sanna (3) J

O Ryedale Racing John Quinn, Malton T

B Simon Wood JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Six wins from 22 Flat runs. 3 wins from 10 runs this year 16/1, won 12-runner handicap at Catterick (6f, good) 22 days ago. Remains potentially well treated on turf up 3lb based on his AW exploits.

5 HAVANA PURSUIT (GB) (16) 04160

HHHII BHA65

3 9-11 (5)

Br Ch g Havana Grey - Choisette Sean Kirrane J

O Ontoawinner 10 & Partner Tim Easterby, Malton T

B Crossfields Bloodstock Ltd www.ontoawinner.net S

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced winner. Successful at Ripon in August. Only eighth of 11 in handicap (10/1) at Ripon (6f, good to firm) 16 days ago and others make more appeal.

6 DERWENT BOY (GB) (92) 643-44

TFRHHIII BHA67

3 9-11 (4)

Br B g Harry Angel (IRE) - Bint Arcano (FR) Ryan Sexton J

O G. B. Turnbull Ltd Julie Camacho, Malton T

B G. B. Turnbull Ltd McIvors.co.uk S

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Fourth of 5 in handicap (10/3) at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) when last seen in June. Needs to raise his game now equipped with a first-time visor.

7 GENTLE ELLEN (IRE) (59) 10-4014 D

TFRHHIII BHA67

4 9-10 (10)

Br B f Bungle Inthejungle - Art of Gold Harry Davies J

O D Ellis and Partner David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk T

B Rathasker Stud Integrated Third Party Logistics Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Carlisle in June. 9/1, respectable fourth of 13 in handicap at Ayr (6f, good) 59 days ago. One for the shortlist off an unchanged mark. TFRHHHHH BHA64

8 RHYTHM (IRE) (32) 165005 CD 5 9-10 (1)

Br B m Acclamation - Strasbourg Place

O Mr D. Padgett Paul Midgley, Westow T

B Glencoole Stud Argrain Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner. Latest win at Newcastle inApril. 12/1 and hooded for 1st time, first run since leaving Ruth Carrwhen

h of 11 in handicap back here (good) 32 days ago. Likely to find one or two too good.

(8) Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Spirit of Grace Jonny Peate J O Gove & Shaw Racing 03 & Partner

9 DANDY SPIRIT (IRE) (16) 165000 CD

Fell & Sean Murray, Nawton T B Ms Mary Kennedy OR8 Wellness S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Latest win at Nottingham in May. Last of 8 in handicap at Hamilton (6f, good to firm, 8/1) 16 days ago, slowly away Given a chance by the assessor but clearly needs to bounce back.

10 ATOMISE (GB) (21) 503500 D

Br B f Ardad (IRE) - Eolith Oliver Stammers J

O Dods Racing Club Michael Dods, Darlington T

B Mr R. S. Hoskins Denton Hall Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. 11/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, seventh of 9 in handicap at Carlisle (6.9f, good) 21 days ago. Opposable.

11 ROUND THE ISLAND (GB) (9) 520300 CD

Br B g Royal Applause - Luanshya Andrew Breslin J

O Nice Day Out Partnership Simon Whitaker, Scarcroft T

B R. Dollar, T. Adams & G. F. Pemberton Yorkshire Bale S

TIMEFORM VIEW 18/1, below form eighth of 13 in handicap at Catterick (7f, soft) 9 days ago. Blinkers back on and capable of a bold show if on-song but it’s a big ‘if’ TFRHHIII BHA55 (-1)

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2022: ROUND THE ISLAND 9 8 13 Mark Winn 13-2 (Simon Whitaker) 15 ran

Visor worn first time by No 6. Hood worn by No. 8. Blinkers worn by No 9, 11.

Visor worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 10.

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

Probable S.P.’s: 9-2 One More Dream (GB), 6-1 Grey Force One (GB), 7-1 Gentle Ellen (IRE), 17-2 Mighty Power (IRE), 10-1 Derwent Boy (GB), 12-1 Havana Pursuit (GB), Dandy Spirit (IRE), 14-1 Rhythm (IRE), 16-1 Mark’s Choice (IRE), Atomise (GB), 22-1 Round The Island (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

In the hope that she gets away on terms, GENTLE ELLEN earns the vote in this open-looking contest. She got back on track when scoring at Carlisle in June and her subsequent Ayr fourth off this 4lb higher mark was no backward step. Mighty Power will be a danger to all if reproducing the form of his penultimate start and he is feared most ahead of last-time-out winners One More Dream and Grey Force One.

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

The ‘Art of Racing’ Guest Judge in this race will present £20 to the stable employee in charge of their choice of the best turned out horse.

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Second Race 2.35

THE NORTHERN COMMERCIALSCOMMERCIALVEHICLES FROM COMMERCIAL PEOPLE NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE)

for novice two yrs old x Total prize fund £8000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £3414, 2nd £1706, 3rd £854, 4th £426. (Penalty Value £4320)

For conditions of this race, see page 31

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): R Fahey (35 wins from 258 runners, 14%) runs GOLDEN STRIKE

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

LONGEST TRAVELLER: ALSHARS trained by R Hannon, Marlborough, 204 miles.

6f

colours no horse st-lb Draw

1 POWER OF ZEUS (GB) (24) 01 D 9-8 (9)

Br Ch g Territories (IRE) - Idyllic Star (IRE) Ben Robinson J

O Mr Keith Brown Brian Ellison, Malton T

B Mr Russell Drummond Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved from debut when winning 9-runner maiden at Ripon (6f, good) 24 days ago, well on top finish. Concedes weight all round but not taken lightly TFRHHHHI BHA-

2 ALSHARS (IRE) (-)

9-4 (2)

Br B g Profitable (IRE) - Kasankaya (IRE) Sean Levey J

O Sheikh Abdullah Almalek Alsabah Richard Hannon, Marlborough T

B Ringfort Stud Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled February 28. 25,000 gns foal, £68,000 yearling, Profitable gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to smart 9.7f-13f winner Kastasa. Yard’s juvenile debutants always warrant respect.

3 BONDY (GB) (11) 4

TFRHHHII BHA-

9-4 (7)

Br B c Kingman - Best Terms Harry Russell J

O Bond Thoroughbred Limited Bryan Smart, Hambleton T

B W. & R. Barnett Ltd

Churchill Tyres S

TIMEFORM VIEW 450,000 gns yearling who posted encouraging fourth of 7 in minor event at York (6f, good) on debut 11 days ago (rather boiled over in the preliminaries and proved green once underway). More to come.

4 CARGIN BHUI (IRE) (-)

TFRHHHHH BHA-

9-4 (8)

Br B g Invincible Army (IRE) - Ragtime Dancer Harry Davies J

O MrLaurenceO’Kane/HarrowgateBloodstockLtd

David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk T

B Ringfort Stud Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 9. €32,000 foal, €48,000 yearling, Invincible Army gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful 5f winner Rebel At Dawn and 1m winner Ermin Street Dam 2-y-o 7f winner Market check advised on debut.

5 CUBAN HARRY (GB) (17) 64

Br B c Havana Grey - Tongue Twista

TFRHHHII BHA-

9-4 (4)

Tom Marquand J

O The 2 Under Partnership Ed Dunlop, Newmarket T

B Whitsbury Manor Stud Tattersalls S

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden. Fourth of 13 in maiden (11/2) at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 17 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Not out of things.

6 FACTORFORFURNITURE (GB) (70) 0

TFRHHHII BHA-

9-4 (5)

Br B g Too Darn Hot - Kelly Nicole (IRE) Ben Sanderson (3) J

O Mr Ronald Thompson Ronald Thompson, Doncaster T

B Watership Down Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Once-raced maiden. 66/1, last of 12 in maiden at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) on debut 70 days ago, hampered.

7 FOOTONTHEGAS (USA) (-)

TFRHIIII BHA-

9-4 (12)

Br Gr or Ro g Accelerate (USA) - Love Those Legs (USA) Aiden Brookes (5) J

O Mr Andrew Phillips Micky Hammond, Middleham T

B Mr E. H. Beau Lane III Micky Hammond Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW FoaledApril 29. £35,000 yearling, £25,000 2-y-o,Accelerate gelding. Half-brother to minor US winners by Fed Biz and Kantharos. Dam, US 1m winner, half-sister to US 2-y-o 6f winner Divine Angel.

TFRHHIII BHA-

8 FOREST GUNNER (IRE) (-)

9-4 (10)

Br B c Blue Point (IRE) - Uae Queen Gianluca Sanna (5) J

O Mr S. A. T. Quinn John Quinn, Malton T

B Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 30. 28,000 gns yearling, £100,000 2-y-o, Blue Point colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 6f winner Signcastle City Interesting newcomer TFRHHHII BHA-

9 GOLDEN STRIKE (IRE) (-)

9-4 (6)

Br Ch c Calyx - Hot Legs (IRE) David Nolan J

O Sheikh Rashid Dalmook Al Maktoum Richard Fahey, Malton T

B Mr R. McDonald & Mr A. Mansergh Wallace

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 28. €42,000 yearling, 135,000 gns 2-y-o, Calyx colt. Half-brother to winner abroad by No Nay Never. Dam, unraced, closely related to useful 1m-11f winner Grants Pass. Makes appeal on pedigree. TFRHHHII BHA-

10 RENOVATE (IRE) (-)

9-4 (11)

Br B c Showcasing - Snazzy (IRE) Callum Rodriguez J

O Mrs James Bethell Edward Bethell, Middleham T

B Townbraccan Enterprise Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 9. Showcasing colt. Dam 2-y-o 5f winner Bred for speed and worth monitoring in market on debut. TFRHHIII BHA-

11 CATTON LADY (GB) (91) 14 9-3 (1)

Br B f Time Test - Soodad Shane Gray J

O W. H. & Mrs J. A. Tinning & Mrs C Wallis Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T

B Bloomsbury Stud Stittenham Farms S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Carlisle in June. 4/1, fourth of 13 in minor event at Ripon (6f, good to firm).

Off 91 days Each-way claims. TFRHHHII BHA69

12 ON THE SHERBET (IRE) (-) 8-13 (3)

Br B f Clodovil (IRE) - Azzurra du Caprio (IRE) Cam Hardie J

O Middleham Park Racing CXV Ben Haslam, Middleham T B Kildaragh Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 6. Clodovil filly. Half-sister to winner up to 1 3/4m Lord Caprio and 6f/7f winner Scandinavian Lady TFRHHIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2022: HOUGOUMONT 2 9 8 David Nolan 11-4 (Julie Camacho) 8 ran

Running for the first time since Gelding No 2, 4, 7.

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

Stewards Note:

CUBAN HARRY: Following its run on 4/9/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed late-on.

Probable S.P.’s: 9-2 Power of Zeus (GB), Bondy (GB), 8-1 Alshars (IRE), 9-1 Golden Strike (IRE), 10-1 Cuban Harry (GB), Forest Gunner (IRE), 11-1 Catton Lady (GB), 14-1 Cargin Bhui (IRE), 18-1 Renovate (IRE), 22-1 On The Sherbet (IRE), 33-1 Footonthegas (USA), 150-1 Factorforfurniture (GB)

Preference is for BONDY, who boasts a good pedigree and should have learnt plenty all round from his recent promising York debut. Power of Zeus looks the main danger on form, whilst Alshars may be the pick of the newcomers.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BONDY 2.POWER OF ZEUS 3.ALSHARS (IRE)

RACE RESULT

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The ‘Art of Racing’ Guest Judge in this race will present £20 to the stable employee in charge of their choice of the best turned out horse.

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Third Race 3.10

5y THE BEN AND MARY HIBBERT MEMORIAL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS

4)

for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £11000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4542, 2nd £2272, 3rd £1135, 4th £568, 5th £284. (Penalty Value £5757.40)

For conditions of this race, see page 31

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): R Fahey (35 wins from 258 runners, 14%) runs KITTYKARMA

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Johnston (9 wins from 68 runners, 13%) runs BULLDOG SPIRIT

LONGEST TRAVELLER: DAMASCUS STEEL trained by E Dunlop, Newmarket, 147 miles.

ROARING LEGEND trained by J Ferguson, Newmarket, 147 miles

colours no horse age st-lb

1 FLYING SCOTSMAN (IRE) (47) 0/010-50 D 6 10-3 (6)

Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Iveagh Gardens (IRE) Ben Robinson J

O Mr John P. McManus Ben Haslam, Middleham T

B Mrs Noreen McManus

TIMEFORM VIEW Last of 7 in handicap at Hamilton (13.1f, soft, 33/1) 47 days ago. Yet to beat a rival for current yard, so arrives with plenty to prove TFRHHIII BHA81

2 ANIMATO (GB) (11) 634-006 D 4 10-2 (8)

Br Ch g Ulysses (IRE) - Blithe David Nolan J

O Evan M Sutherland & David O’Meara

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW 25/1, bit below form sixth of 13 in handicap at York

ago. Chance if rediscovering old form.

3 NOTIMEFORANOTHER (IRE) (144) 0-141

Br B g Time Test - Lyric Art (USA)

O Caron & Paul Chapman

B Hyde Park Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced winner on Flat Respectable third of 14 in handicap at Musselburgh (12.5f, soft, 15/2), slowly away

First run foryard after leaving Keith Dalgleish. Remains with potential and likely to feature.

4 ROARING LEGEND (FR) (32) 221202 D

Br Gr or Ro g Roaring Lion (USA) - Amarysia (FR)

9-9 (5)

Muscutt J

O Mr Boniface Ho Ka Kui James Ferguson, Newmarket T

B S.C.E.A. Marmion Vauville et al James Ferguson Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Salisbury in June. 7/2, shaped as if still in good form when second of 6 in handicap at this C&D (good) 32 days ago. Should be on the premises again.

5 BULLDOG SPIRIT (IRE) (13) 621245 D

HHHHI BHA80

3 9-5 (2)

Br B g Churchill (IRE) - Banimpire (IRE) Kevin Stott J

O Gallop Racing Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Banimpire Syndicate Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Doncaster in June. 4/1, last of 5 in handicap at Haydock (11.6f, good to firm) 13 days ago. Holding form well prior to latest effort, so no surprise if he can bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA76

6 BENADALID (GB) (24) 244530 D

Br B g Assertive - Gambatte

8 9-2 (4)

Aiden Brookes (5) J

O Mrs Shirley France Chris Fairhurst, Middleham T

B P. Balding Windy Bank Dairy Farm Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Nineteen runs since last win in 2021. Respectable eighth of 14 in handicap (20/1) at Southwell (12.1f) 24 days ago. Others more persuasive.

7 DAMASCUS STEEL (IRE) (29) 214215 BF

TFRHHIII BHA66

3 9-2 (7)

Br Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Shanjia (GER) Robert Havlin J

O Racing Unity and J Ball Ed Dunlop, Newmarket T

B J. Wall & E. Kennedy Castle Physiotherapy, Tattersalls S

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Nottingham in August. 11/2, bit below form fifth of 11 in handicap at Bath (10.2f, good to firm) 29 days ago, merely closing up late Can get involved if the pace is strong. TFRHHHII BHA73

8 KITTYKARMA (IRE) (34) 300621 D

Br B f Kitten’s Joy (USA) - Spring Leaf (FR)

3 8-8 (3)

Cam Hardie J

O Mrs H. Steel Richard Fahey, Malton T

B Rathbarry Stud Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Career best when winning 15-runner handicap (11/1) at Thirsk (12f, good to soft) 34 days ago. Unexposed over this sort of distance and probably has more to offer, so very much of interest.

TFRHHHHH BHA65

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2022: CARRIGILLIHY 4 9 1 Sean Kirrane 25-1 (Tim Easterby) 10 ran

Blinkers worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 4, 8.

Record Time: 2mins 33.72secs; Median Time: 2mins 40.80secs

Stewards Note:

FLYING SCOTSMAN: Following its run on 5/8/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

NOTIMEFORANOTHER: Following its run on 30/4/2023 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.

BULLDOG SPIRIT: Following its run on 8/9/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P.’s: 7-2 Kittykarma (IRE), 4-1 Notimeforanother (IRE), 9-2 Roaring Legend (FR), 11-2 Damascus Steel (IRE), 10-1 Bulldog Spirit (IRE), 11-1 Animato (GB), 14-1 Benadalid (GB), 22-1 Flying Scotsman (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

KITTYKARMA hasn’t had much racing over this trip and she stayed on strongly to lead late at Thirsk last time, so she’s worth a chance to defy a 5-lb rise at the possible expense of Notimeforanother, who starts out for a new stable. Roaring Legend is another one to consider.

Cheryl Hibbert 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.

The ‘Art of Racing’ Guest Judge in this race will present £20 to the stable employee in charge of their choice of the best turned out horse.

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Fourth Race 3.45

THE BRITISH EBF PREMIER FILLIES’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS

2)

for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £30000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £12189, 2nd £6096, 3rd £3048, 4th £1524, 5th £762, 6th £381. (PenaltyValue £15462)

Weights raised 8lb 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): K Ryan (20 wins from 152 runners, 13%) runs HELLO QUEEN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Hannon (10 wins from 66 runners, 15%) runs MINNETONKA LONGEST TRAVELLER: MINNETONKA trained by R Hannon, Marlborough, 204 miles.

colours no horse

1 KITAI (IRE) (32) 041106 CD 3 9-9 (5)

Br B or Br f No Nay Never (USA) - Belle Isle Kevin Stott

O M. C. Sweeney & Partners Charlie Johnston, Middleham

B Lynch Bages Ltd & Rhinestone B/Stock Johnston Racing Ltd, Ashford Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner. 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Latest win here in July. Below form 9 1/2 lengths sixth of 11 to Believing in Listed race at this C&D (good, 9/2) 32 days ago. Perhaps a shade too high in the weights for now.

2 UNEQUAL LOVE (GB) (28) 41110 D BF 3 9-8 (6)

Br Ch f Dutch Art - Heavenly Dawn

O Cheveley Park Stud William Haggas, Newmarket T

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Cheveley Park Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising sort. 3 wins from 5 runs this year Latest win at Haydock inAugust. 4/1, below form tenth of 18 in handicap at York (7f, good to firm) 28 days ago. May well resume her progress now back in calmer waters. TFRHHHHH BHA90

3 GLORIOUS ANGEL (IRE) (5) 305522 D

3 9-5 (7)

Br B f Cotai Glory - Angel Meadow Oliver Stammers J

O Nick Bradley Racing 23 Grant Tuer, Northallerton T

B Tally-Ho Stud Tattersalls S

TIMEFORM VIEW Three wins from 15 runs this year Creditable second of 7 in handicap at Chester (6.1f, soft, 12/1) 5 days ago. Likely to give another good account of herself Yard also saddles Mersea. TFRHHHII BHA87

4 MINNETONKA (IRE) (14) 006041 D

3 9-2 (3)

Br B f Kingman - Perfect Angel (IRE) Sean Levey J

O Westerberg Richard Hannon, Marlborough T

B Westerberg Ltd Ashford Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW Career best when winning 12-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 8/1) 14 days ago, kept up to work. Remains on an attractive mark up 4lb and she has to enter calculations. TFRHHHHI BHA84

5 HELLO QUEEN (IRE) (56) 4-1101 D

3 9-1 (4)

Br B f Acclamation - Elnadim Star (IRE) Shane Gray J

O Mr Jaber Abdullah Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced winner. 3 wins from 4 runs this year. 15/2, career best when winning 7-runner handicap at Doncaster (6f, soft) 56 days ago. More on her plate up 4lb here but she has the look of a potentially useful sprinter TFRHHHII BHA83

6 SHANDY STAR (IRE) (21) 03010-0 CD

3 9-0 (2)

Br B f Cotai Glory - Nouvelle Nova (IRE) Jonny Peate (3) J

O Nick Bradley Racing 3 and Partner Roger Fell & Sean Murray, Nawton T

B Peter McCutcheon Tattersalls, OR8 Wellness S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner First run since leaving Roger Fell when seventh of 11 in handicap at Carlisle (5.8f, good, 12/1) 21 days ago. Looks vulnerable. TFRHHIII BHA82

7 MERSEA (FR) (20) 3-04513 D

3 8-10 (1)

Br B f Born To Sea (IRE) - Bolga Bere (FR) Cam Hardie J

O Nick Bradley Racing 11

Grant Tuer, Northallerton T

B E.A.R.L. Haras de Saint-Vincent & E.A.R. Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Carlisle in August. 13/2, good third of 11 in handicap at Carlisle (5f, good) 20 days ago. Step back up to this trip will be in her favour and she’s dangerous to discount. TFRHHHII BHA78

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2022: INTERNATIONAL GIRL (IRE) 4 8 10 Connor Murtagh 9-1 (Richard Fahey) 8 ran

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

Probable S.P.’s: 11-4 Unequal Love (GB), 9-2 Minnetonka (IRE), Hello Queen (IRE), 6-1 Glorious Angel (IRE), 8-1 Kitai (IRE), 17-2 Mersea (FR), 22-1 Shandy Star (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

It was probably a case of too much too soon for UNEQUAL LOVE at the York Ebor meeting where she finished down the field in a valuable, big-field handicap last month. The Dutch Art filly was progressing nicely prior to that and is taken to get back on track here. This will be no stroll in the park though, as Minnetonka and Hello Queen both arrive here on the back career-best performances, while the Grant Tuer-trained pair, Glorious Angel and Mersea, are also accorded respect.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.UNEQUAL LOVE 2.MINNETONKA (IRE) 3.HELLO QUEEN (IRE)

Pontefract Racecourse 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.

The ‘Art of Racing’ Guest Judge in this race will present £20 to the stable employee in charge of their choice of the best turned out horse.

Fifth Race 4.20

THE SEARCH FORTHEYORKSHIRE

WONDER HORSE HANDICAPSTAKES (CLASS 5)

(Round 5 of the Pontefract Stayers Championship 2023)

for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £3303, 2nd £1652, 3rd £826, 4th £413, 5th £206. (PenaltyValue £4187.20)

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1f

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For conditions of this race, see page 31

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): S & E Crisford (5 wins from 17 runners, 29%) runs MANXMAN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): H Palmer (9 wins from 35 runners, 26%) runs DRAGONBALL PRINCE

LONGEST TRAVELLERS: TARBAT NESS & DEREHAM trained by J Berry, MANXMAN trained by S & E Crisford - both Newmarket, 147 miles.

Weights raised 4lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. colours no horse

1 MANXMAN (IRE) (8) 013111 D

Br B g Cracksman - Mondelice

3 10-1(in 6lb ex) (4)

O Rabbah Racing Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket

B Macha Bloodstock/Meridian International

TIMEFORM VIEW Bagged fourth handicap of the season in ready fashion at Carlisle (17.2f, soft) 8 days ago.

Looks well in under 6lb penalty and is the one to beat.

2 DEREHAM (GB) (43) 60-5312 C

7 9-10 (5)

Br B g Sir Percy - Desiree (IRE) Harry Davies J

O Emma Berry John Berry, Newmarket T

B Mrs Emma Berry

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who resumed winning ways at Newmarket (16f) in June and backed that up with good second of 6 in handicap at Yarmouth (14.1f, good to firm) 43 days ago. Back up in trip. Respected.

3 DRAGONBALL PRINCE (IRE) (20) 604652

Br B g Dragon Pulse (IRE) - Island Odyssey

O Pete & Sue Maguire

B Austin Nevin & Henrietta Egan

TIMEFORM VIEW Still looking for first success but posted best effort of season when length second of 10 to Tarbat Ness in handicap (8/1) at Ffos Las (16f, heavy) 20 days ago, albeit no match for winner Likely to be in mix again.

4 YASMIN FROM YORK (GB) (8) 123-003

HHHII BHA65

7 9-2 (1)

Br B m Sixties Icon - Bonnie Burnett (IRE) Sean Kirrane J

O Mrs Greta Sparks & Mr Andrew Sparks Simon Whitaker, Scarcroft T

B Mrs Greta Sparks Yorkshire Bale S

TIMEFORM VIEW 28/1, 7 1/4 lengths third of 5 to Manxman in handicap at Carlisle (17.2f, soft)

8 days ago. Work to do. TFRHHIII BHA52 (-1)

5 TARBAT NESS (GB) (20) 334031

4 9-1 (3)

Br Br or Gr g Reliable Man - Ethics Girl (IRE) Tom Marquand J

O The 1997 Partnership and RHD

B Lawrence Wadey & Emma Berry

John Berry, Newmarket T

TIMEFORM VIEW Belatedly off the mark when taking 10-runner handicap (5/1) at Ffos Las (16f, heavy) 20 days ago by length from Dragonball Prince, well on top finish. 3lb rise fair and ought to go well again. TFRHHHHI BHA51

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

2022: INFINITI (IRE) 9 9 2 Aiden Brookes 10-3 (Kevin Frost) 13 ran

Visor worn by No 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 5.

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

Probable S.P.’s: 8-11 Manxman (IRE), 6-1

Tarbat Ness (GB), 7-1

Dragonball Prince (IRE), 15-2 Dereham (GB), 16-1 Yasmin From York (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

It’s hard to get away from MANXMAN, who continued his progress through the handicap ranks at Carlisle last week and remains unexposed over staying trips. Ffos Las winner Tarbat Ness rates the chief threat.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MANXMAN (IRE) 2.TARBAT NESS

3.DRAGONBALL PRINCE (IRE)

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.

The ‘Art of Racing’ Guest Judge in this race will present £20 to the stable employee in charge of their choice of the best turned out horse.

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Sixth Race 4.55

6y THE NADEEN DAWSON MEMORIAL MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS

5) (GBB RACE)

for maiden three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3840, 2nd £1920, 3rd £960, 4th £480.

(Penalty Value £4860)

For conditions of this race, see page 31

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): Sir M Stoute (12 wins from 39 runners, 31%) runs HOSANNA POWER & MARCHING BAND TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Hannon (10 wins from 66 runners, 15%) runs TALIS EVOLVERE LONGEST TRAVELLER: TALIS EVOLVERE trained by R Hannon, Marlborough, 204 miles

colours no horse

1 BOLDLY (IRE) (15) 30

3 9-7 (3)

Br Br g Galileo (IRE) - Vanzara (FR) Callum Rodriguez J

O Middleham Park LXXXIII & Mrs Maria Gill George Boughey, Newmarket T

B Barronstown Stud Tattersalls S

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced gelding. 28/1, first run since leaving John & Thady Gosden when seventh of 12 in minor event at Kempton (8f) 15 days ago. Improvement needed now switched to turf TFRHHIII BHA-

2 HICCUPS (GB) (-)

3 9-7 (6)

Br B or Br g Bated Breath - Aspirer Cam Hardie J

O Mr Eric Chen John Berry, Newmarket T

B Eric Chen

TIMEFORM VIEW Bated Breath gelding. Dam useful French 8.5f winner out of very smart 1m-10.5f winner Nebraska Tornado, won Prix de Diane/Prix du Moulin de Longchamp. Doesn’t appeal as a probable first-time-out winner on paper.

3 HOSANNA POWER (IRE) (335) 2-

TFRHIIII BHA-

3 9-7 (1)

Br Ch g Frankel - Belle Josephine Harry Davies J

O King Power Racing Co Ltd

Sir Michael Stoute, Newmarket T

B King Power Racing Co Ltd King Power International Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising type. Second of 13 in maiden at Doncaster (7f, heavy, 16/1) on sole 2-y-o start, running on late Gelded since and this well-bred type is very much of interest, despite returning from an 11-month absence.

4 MARCHING BAND (GB) (21) 62

TFRHHHHI BHA-

3 9-7 (2)

Br B g Ribchester (IRE) - Medley Richard Kingscote J

O HM The King & HM The Queen

B The Queen

Sir Michael Stoute, Newmarket T

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced gelding. Second of 9 in maiden at Chelmsford City (8f, 5/1) 21 days ago. Likely to pick up a race before long but yard saddles a more appealing candidate here in Hosanna Power.

5 PATERNOSTER SQUARE (FR) (18) 022322

TFRHHHII BHA-

3 9-7 (8)

Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Pagua (IRE) Robert Havlin J

O Rabbah Racing Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket T

B S.A.S.U. Ecurie Des Monceaux et al

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful gelding. Remains a maiden after 7 Flat runs. Last of 2 in maiden at Brighton (8f, good, 5/2) 18 days ago. He’s the most exposed of these and will probably find one or two too good. TFRHHIII BHA77

6 PEARLING TRAIL (GB) (22) 5

3 9-7 (7)

Br Ch c Zoustar (AUS) - Shumoos (USA) Kevin Stott J

O Mrs Victoria Machen Charles Hills, Lambourn T

B Aislabie Bloodstock Ltd Oliver St Lawrence Bloodstock Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Once-raced colt. 33/1, fifth of 12 in minor event at Kempton (7f) on debut 22 days ago, left with too much to do. Looks nailed-on to improve with that run under his belt and stepping up to a mile here looks a good move.

7 TALIS EVOLVERE (IRE) (94) 3-4 BF

TFRHHHHH BHA-

3 9-7 (5)

Br B g Awtaad (IRE) - My Henrietta (USA) Sean Levey J

O Mrs B. Austin & Partner Richard Hannon, Marlborough T

B Lynn Lodge Stud & Pier House Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced gelding. Fourth of 10 in maiden (11/10) at Wolverhampton (7.2f), having hopeless task from position. Remains with potential and may well have a part to play in the finish. Gelded. TFRHHHII BHA-

8 WATH COURT (GB) (19) 2

3 9-7 (4)

Br B c Massaat (IRE) - Thornton Mary Alex Jary (7) J

O The Jelly Boys & Brian Rothwell Brian Rothwell, Malton T

B Brian Rothwell & S P Hudson Curzon Consulting S

TIMEFORM VIEW Once-raced colt. Second of 7 in maiden (200/1) at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) on debut 19 days ago, rallying. Clearly possesses ability but will probably need to improve a chunk in order to go one better here.

TFRHHIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2022: POKER FACE (IRE) 3 9 7 Hector Crouch 9-4 (Simon & Ed Crisford) 10 ran Running for the first time since Gelding No 2, 3, 7.

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

Stewards Note:

PATERNOSTER SQUARE: Following its run on 3/9/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.

TALIS EVOLVERE: Following its run on 19/6/2023 it was reported that the horse may prefer a more galloping track.

Probable S.P.’s: 13-8 Hosanna Power (IRE), 4-1 Talis Evolvere (IRE), 11-2 Marching Band (GB), 7-1 Pearling Trail (GB), 12-1 Paternoster Square (FR), 18-1 Boldly (IRE), 22-1 Wath Court (GB), 66-1 Hiccups (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

It was probably a decent novice in which PEARLING TRAIL made an eye-catching debut at Kempton where, under considerate handling, he put in good late work from a compromising position to finish fifth. He may well find the necessary improvement to emerge on top here. Hosanna Power shaped with abundant promise on his sole 2-y-o start and will be a big threat if fit enough to do himself justice on this belated seasonal reappearance. Talis Evolvere is another promising type who needs considering.

Peter Dawson will present a memento to the winning owner and jockey 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.

The ‘Art of Racing’ Guest Judge in this race will present £20 to the stable employee in charge of their choice of the best turned out horse.

CHILDREN

Under 18’s accompanied by an adult are free everywhere.

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.

Seventh Race 5.30

6y THE MATTY BOWN HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS

4)

for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £11000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4542, 2nd £2272, 3rd £1135, 4th £568, 5th £284. (Penalty Value £5757.40)

For conditions of this race, see page 31

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): T Easterby (32 wins from 333 runners, 10%) runs GARDEN OASIS and MOUNT KING

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): K R Burke (13 wins from 46 runners, 28%) runs TELE RED

FANCYTHAT: T Easterby won this race in 2020 and 2021. The stable runs GARDEN OASIS and MOUNT KING today.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: MEXICALI ROSE trained by R Beckett, Kimpton Down, 214 miles.

colours no horse

1 ON THE RIVER (GB) (19) 201546 CD BF 4 9-13 (12)

Br B g Heeraat (IRE) - Lady Lekki (IRE) Cam Hardie J

O Mr W. A. Bethell Harriet Bethell, Arnold T

B Daniel Shapiro

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner. 4 wins from 9 runs this year. Latest win at Beverley in July. Sixth of 9 in handicap (3/1) at Beverley (8.4f, good to firm) 19 days ago, hampered. Goes well with cut in ground and can’t be ruled out.

2 VACCINE (IRE) (40) 523015 CD BF

4 9-13 (2)

Br B g Vadamos (FR) - Strike A Light David Nolan J

O RJH LTD and D Stone Michael Dods, Darlington T

B Tally-Ho Stud STS Group Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Latest win here in July Fifth of 8 in handicap at Redcar (8f, good to firm, 7/2) 40 days ago. Others preferred.

3 MOTHER MARY (IRE) (41) 312

3 9-12 (4)

Br B f Zoffany (IRE) - Coolnagree (IRE) Daniel Muscutt J

O Mr Michael Williams

B Lodge Park Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced winner 1 win from 3 runs this year Second of 13 in minor event at Thirsk (7f, good to firm, 7/2) 41 days ago, needing stiffer test. Makes handicap debut. More needed.

4 TELE RED (GB) (12) 011324 C D 6 9-11 (11)

Br B g Telescope (IRE) - Hardy Blue (IRE) Andrew Breslin (3) J

O Mr John Kenny K. R. Burke, Leyburn T

B Mr & Mrs J. Kenny KB Spigot Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW In top form this summer, scoring twice (at up to 8f) before solid efforts in defeat, latest when fourth of 12 in handicap at Haydock (8.2f, good to firm) 12 days ago. Likely to go well again.

5 MAID IN KENTUCKY (USA) (106) 31-130 D

3 9-11 (9)

Br B f American Pharoah (USA) - Tiburtina (IRE) Kevin Stott J

O Clearwater Stud George Boughey, Newmarket T

B F.A. Bloodstock

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced winner 1 win from 3 runs this year Latest win at Lingfield in March. Ninth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (8f, 4/1). Off 106 days Others more persuasive, TFRHHIII BHA81

6 INDIANA BE (GB) (33) 315160 D

3 9-11 (10)

Br B g Sioux Nation (USA) - Because (IRE) Callum Rodriguez J

O Mr J Carrick & Mr S Taylor Edward Bethell, Middleham T

B Lady Bamford Tattersalls S

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Hamilton in July Last of 12 in handicap (6/1) at Ripon (8f, good to soft) 33 days ago, worst of draw. Needs to bounce back.

7 RADETSKY MARSCH (FR) (90) 32-155

TFRHHIII BHA81

3 9-10 (6)

Br B g Seahenge (USA) - Baileys Applause Harry Davies J

O Primavera Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T

B Pierre Jabot Archie Watson Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced winner 1 win from 3 runs this year

7 in handicap at Redcar (10f, good to firm) 90 days ago. Improvement required.

TIMEFORM VIEW Easywinner of C&D maiden in July before folding tamely on handicap debut at Hamilton

days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time/gelded since last seen. Dangerous to discount.

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark at sixth attempt when easily taking 4-runner minor event at Chepstow

is tougher but she returns to handicapping off a fair mark and is one for shortlist.

good to soft)

a good account without posing serious threat to principals.

(1) Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Centime

GLOBAL SPIRIT (GB) (19) 066563 CD

OR8 Wellness S

VIEW C&D winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. 16/1, creditable third of 9 in handicap at Beverley (8.4f, good to firm) 19 days ago. Can make presence felt.

13 MOUNT KING (IRE) (20) 023451 D

HHHII BHA65

3 8-11 (5)

Br Ch g National Defense - Christmas Joy (IRE) Sean Kirrane J

O Ryedale Partners No1 Tim Easterby, Malton T

B Sun Bloodstock SARL Easthorpe Hall Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW Belatedly broke maiden tag when bagging 12-runner handicap at Thirsk (8f, good to soft) 20 days ago, well ridden. 3lb rise fair and merits consideration.

TFRHHHHI BHA67

DECLARED RUNNERS 13 2022: GAINSBOURG 4 9 5 P J McDonald 11-2 (Edward Bethell) 15 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 8. Tongue Strap worn by No 10, 13.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13.

Running for the first time since Gelding No 7, 8, 10. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 10.

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

Stewards Note:

ON THE RIVER: Following its run on 2/9/2023 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run late-on.

DUBAWI WARRIOR: Following its run on 14/8/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P.’s: 4-1 Mexicali Rose (GB), 7-1 Dubawi Warrior (IRE), 9-1 Mount King (IRE), 10-1 On The River (GB), Tele Red (GB), 12-1 Mother Mary (IRE), 14-1 Global Spirit (GB), 16-1 Vaccine (IRE), Maid In Kentucky (USA), Indiana Be (GB), 25-1 Awtaad Prince (IRE), 28-1 Radetsky Marsch (FR), Garden Oasis (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

This can go to MEXICALI ROSE, who landed the odds with the minimum of fuss last time and acquitted herself well on her sole previous handicap outing. Mount King and Tele Red can also make their presence felt.

Ruth Bown 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.

The ‘Art of Racing’ Guest Judge in this race will present £20 to the stable employee in charge of their choice of the best turned out horse.

HBLB

The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £129,381 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from September to December 2023.

ST JOHN AMBULANCE

The Pontefract Executive wish to thank the ST. JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE for the excellent services which they provide at Race Meetings.

PHOTOGRAPHY

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RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 2.00 - THE SOLUTIONS 4 CLEANING APPRENTICE 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 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. September 19th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 9lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 10st Penalties, after September 9th, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. To be ridden by Apprentice Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 52 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to September 18th, 2023, have not ridden more than 25 winners in races under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed). SOLUTIONS 4 CLEANING 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. 22 entries at £20. - Closed September 15th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) A SS

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Second Race 2.35 - THE NORTHERN COMMERCIALS - COMMERCIAL VEHICLES FROM COMMERCIAL PEOPLE 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 two yrs old. Enter by noon, September 15th and pay £20 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 19th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb Penalties, for each Restricted Novice or Maiden race won 4lb For each other race won 7lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties).

NORTHERN COMMERCIALS 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 25 entries at £20. - Closed September 15th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3414; Second £1706; Third £854; Fourth £426. (Penalty Value £4320) SS

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Third Race 3.10 - THE BEN AND MARY HIBBERT MEMORIAL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5757 to the winning horse The second to receive £2701, the third £1349, the fourth £675 and the fifth £336. 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. September 19th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 4lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 9lb Penalties, after September 9th, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. CHERYL HIBBERT has generously sponsored this race in memory of her parents Ben and Mary Hibbert. She will present a memento to the owners of the winner of this race In addition, she will also present a cash prize to the stable employee judged by her to be in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 17 entries at £30. - Closed September 15th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4542; Second £2272; Third £1135; Fourth £568; Fifth £284. (Penalty Value £5757.40) SS

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Fourth Race 3.45 - THE BRITISH EBF PREMIER FILLIES’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £15462 to the winning horse The second to receive £7251, the third £3627, the fourth £1812, the fifth £906 and the sixth £453. for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, which are E.B.F eligible, 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. September 19th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 7lb; 3-y-o 8st 5lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st 12lb; 3-y-o 9st 10lb Penalties, after September 9th, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F. have kindly contributed £15,000 towards the prize money for this race A memento will be presented to the owner of the winner of this race In addition a cash prize will also be awarded to the stable employee judged to be in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 14 entries, 1 at £15 and 13 at £75. - Closed September 15th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £12189; Second £6096; Third £3048; Fourth £1524; Fifth £762; Sixth £381. (Penalty Value £15462) Weights raised 8lb 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 SEARCH FOR THE YORKSHIRE WONDER HORSE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (Round 5 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 three 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. September 19th. 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 6lb Penalties, after September 9th, 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 awarded to the stable employee judged to be in charge of the best turned out horse in this race NOTE: Three-year-old horses might not be able to receive the full weightfor-age allowance 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. 12 entries at £20. - Closed September 15th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) Weights raised 4lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 4.55 - THE NADEEN DAWSON MEMORIAL MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4860 to the winning horse The second to receive £2281, the third £1141 and the fourth £570. for maiden three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, September 15th and pay £25 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 19th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 7lb; fillies 9st 2lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 9st 11lb; fillies 9st 6lb. PETER DAWSON has generously sponsored this race in memory of his late wife, Nadeen. He will present a memento to the owner of the winner of this race He will also present a cash prize to the stable employee judged by him to be in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 16 entries at £25. - Closed September 15th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3840; Second £1920; Third £960; Fourth £480. (Penalty Value £4860) SS

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Seventh Race 5.30 - THE MATTY BOWN HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5757 to the winning horse The second to receive £2701, the third £1349, the fourth £675 and the fifth £336. 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. September 19th. 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 September 9th, 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 awarded to the stable employee judged to be in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 28 entries at £30. - Closed September 15th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4542; Second £2272; Third £1135; Fourth £568; Fifth £284. (Penalty Value £5757.40) SS

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SEASON FINALE

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