Pontefract Racecard - Tuesday 2nd April

TUESDAY 2ND APRIL

UNDER THE RULES OF RACING

PATRON THE COUNTESS OF HALIFAX

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Race 1 2.00

2m 4f 11y

1 Terresita (IRE) 11-13

LucyWadham HarryCobden

Form: 613, TFR:HHHHH

2 Gastibelza (FR) 11-6

MickyHammond AliceStevens(5)

Form: 631, TFR:HHHHI

3 Current Mood (GB) 11-2

EvanWilliams ConorRing

Form: 643, TFR:HHHII

Race 2 2.30

1m 7f 169y

1 Easy Peasy (IRE) 11-7

NickyHenderson NicodeBoinville

Form: 101, TFR:HHHHI

2 Don’t Cheddar Tear (GB)11-0

GeorgieHowell TabithaWorsley(3)

Form: 0P, TFR:HIIII

3 Get Sky High (IRE) 11-0

DanSkelton HarrySkelton

Form: 12//3-, TFR:HHHHH

4 Janworth (GB) 11-0

JamieSnowden GavinSheehan

Form: 3-04, TFR:HHIII

5 Of Course You Can (GB) 11-0

NeilMulholland SamTwiston-Davies

Form: 505, TFR:HHIII

6 Too Shy Shy (IRE) 11-0

DanielBourne ConorRing

Form: P, TFR:HIIII

7 Twyford’s Diamond (GB) 11-0

BenPauling BenJones

Form: 535, TFR:HHHII

8 Crystal Glance (GB) 10-6

OliverGreenall&JoshGuerriero HenryBrooke

Form: TFR:HHHII

Race 3 3.00

2m 5f 55y

1 Bucksy des Epeires (FR) 12-0

VenetiaWilliams CharlieDeutsch

Form: 4F0, TFR:HHHHH

2 El Saviour (IRE) 11-13

LucyWadham BryonyFrost

Form: 031, TFR:HHHHI

3 Legionar (GER) 11-11

HarrietDickin HarryCobden

Form: 1-53, TFR:HHIII

4 Tedley (GB) 11-10

NigelTwiston-Davies SamTwiston-Davies

Form: 210, TFR:HHHII

5 Masked Dance (FR) 11-6

MelRowley CharlieHammond

Form: 21P, TFR:HHHII

6 Pearl Island (GB) 10-11

HenryDaly JonathanBurke

Form: 0U5, TFR:HHIII

7 Illico de Montave (FR) 10-8

RosemaryGasson BenPoste

Form: 544, TFR:HHHII

Race 4 3.30 2m 7f 171y

1 Kestrel Valley (GB) 12-0

NigelTwiston-Davies SamTwiston-Davies

Form: 130, TFR:HHHHH

2 Jet Plane (IRE) 11-13

DanSkelton HarrySkelton

Form: 051, TFR:HHHII

3 Georges Saint (FR) 11-11

VenetiaWilliams CharlieDeutsch

Form: 113, TFR:HHHHI

4 One True King (IRE) 11-7

NigelTwiston-Davies MrTobyMcCain-Mitchell(7)

Form: 221, TFR:HHHII

5 Jacamar (GER) 11-2

HarrietDickin HarryCobden

Form: 255, TFR:HHHII

Race 5 4.00

1m 7f 169y

1 Balhambar (FR) 12-0

HarryDerham PaulO’Brien

Form: 663, TFR:HHHHH

2 Glengolly (GB) 11-10

PaulWebber GavinSheehan

Form: 640, TFR:HHIII

3 Passing Kate (GB) 11-4

MattSheppard StanSheppard

Form: 313, TFR:HHHII

4 Royal Deeside (GB) 11-4

AlanKing TomCannon

Form: 232, TFR:HHHHI

5 Dundory (IRE) 10-10

JohnO’Shea NickScholfield

Form: 003, TFR:HHHII

6 Fort Nelson (GB) 10-9

Sarah-JayneDavies TabithaWorsley(3)

Form: 044/-, TFR:HIIII

7 Mo Zola (GB) 10-2

BelindaClarke LeeEdwards

Form: PP0, TFR:HIIII

Race 6 4.30

2m 4f 11y

1 Iskandar Pecos (FR) 12-0

MissHannahRoach MrHuwEdwards(5)

Form: 121, TFR:HHHHH

2 Before Midnight (GB) 11-12

FergalO’Brien MrBenSutton(3)

Form: 035, TFR:HHHHI

3 Boughtbeforelunch (IRE)11-12

PhillippaTaylor MrJosephStevenson(7)

Form: 5P-P, TFR:HIIII

4 Dalahast (FR) 11-12

A.B.Leyshon MrJamesKing

Form: P-P4, TFR:HHIII

5 Hazard Collonges (FR) 11-12

R.Teague MrJosLovegrove-Fielden(7)

Form: 5PP, TFR:HIIII

6 Senior Citizen (GB) 11-12

AlanKing MrHarryMyddelton(7)

Form: 16-6, TFR:HHHHI

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First Race 1.45 6f

THE NORTHERN COMMERCIALS IVECO DRIVEAWAY NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE)

for novice three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2987, 2nd £1493, 3rd £747, 4th £373. (Penalty Value £3780)

For conditions of this race, see page 43

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS |

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): T Easterby (34 wins from 329 runners, 10%) runs OBLIGATORY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (5 wins from 17 runners, 29%) runs LASER FOCUS

LONGEST TRAVELLER: LASER FOCUS trained by J Owen, Newmarket, 147 miles.

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

colours no horse age st-lb Draw

1 LASER FOCUS (IRE) (13) 4

6 10-2 (9)

Br B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Decisive Intent Jack Enright (7) J

O Pontoon racing James Owen, Newmarket T

B Sunderland Holding Inc. The Rare Breed Meat Company S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler for Henry de Bromhead. Switched to the Flat on his stable debut, never a threat when fourth in minor event at Southwell (7.1f) 13 days ago.

2 FEDERAL ENVOY (IRE) (19) 1

TFRHHIII BHA-

3 9-11 (6)

Br Br g Bated Breath - Caped Lady (IRE) Daniel Tudhope J

O Clipper K. R. Burke, Leyburn T

B Domenico Fonzo & Maria Teresa Matouani

TIMEFORM VIEW Appealed on paper and made a winning start in 12-runner maiden at Southwell (7.1f) 19 days ago, scoring with a bit in hand. Open to improvement so he’s not taken lightly.

3 OWN ACCORD (GB) (-)

TFRHHHHI BHA-

4 9-11 (5)

Br Gr f Pivotal - Volition (IRE) David Nolan J

O Cheveley Park Stud David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Cheveley Park Stud Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Pivotal filly Half-sister to 2-y-o 6f winner Undertake. Dam, 7f/1m winner, sister to smart 6f-7f winner Dark Trooper One to note as she makes her belated debut.

4 DANDY DEVIL (IRE) (20) 1

TFRHHHHI BHA-

3 9-9 (8)

Br B c Dandy Man (IRE) - Spirit of Cuba (IRE) Oisin Orr J

O Racing Link Richard Fahey, Malton T

B Owenstown Bloodstock Ltd inglebyracing.com S

TIMEFORM VIEW Knew enough to make a winning debut in maiden at Newcastle (5f) 20 days ago, getting the better of next-time-out winner Kings Merchant. Improvement to come over this extra furlong. TFRHHHHH BHA-

5 CLOSE CONNECTION (IRE) (269) 00-

3 9-4 (2)

Br B g Cracksman - Too Familiar (IRE) Connor Beasley J

O Ian Davison , Geoff Thompson and M Dods

Michael Dods, Darlington T

B Iris Sageder Denton Hall Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW In need of the experience both starts last summer, eighth of 10 in minor event at Carlisle (5.8f, good) when last seen in July Has been gelded.

6 OBLIGATORY (IRE) (245) 00-

TFRHHIII BHA-

3 9-4 (4)

Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Obligada (IRE) David Allan J

O Habton Racing club

Tim Easterby, Malton T

B S. J. Macdonald Easthorpe Hall Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed ability amidst greenness in maiden at Catterick (6f, good) on debut but failed to beat a rival at Beverley (5f, soft) only 6 days later. Off 8 months (has been gelded).

7 YORKSHIRE GLORY (IRE) (20) 3

TFRHHIII BHA-

3 9-4 (7)

Br B c Cotai Glory - Talitha Kum (IRE) Andrew Breslin (3) J

O Blue Lion Racing IX Ben Haslam, Middleham T

B Tom and Hazel Russell

TIMEFORM VIEW Offered some encouragement when 4 1/2 lengths third to the reopposing Dandy Devil in maiden at Newcastle (5f) on debut 20 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA-

8 MAMBHA (IRE) (-)

3 8-13 (1)

Br B f Elzaam (AUS) - Mistress of Rome Sean Kirrane J

O Mr Dave Stone Michael Dods, Darlington T

B Johnstown Farm Horses Ltd STS Group Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Elzaam filly. Half-sister to several winners, including useful winner up to 5.4f Mamba Wamba and 2-y-o 5f winner Chatburn. Watch for market clues.

9 MORAL STANDARDS (IRE) (7) 6-0

TFRHHHII BHA-

3 8-13 (3)

Br Ch f Cotai Glory - Miss Sally (IRE) Sam James J

O Moment Of Madness

Grant Tuer, Northallerton T

B Helen Smith & Sally Mullen Herbs Unlimited S

TIMEFORM VIEW After 10 months off, again finished well held when eighth of 10 in maiden at Southwell (7.1f) a week ago. Looks to be up against it.

TFRHIIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2023: INDIAN FALCON 3 9 4 Jack Garritty 7-1 (Richard Fahey) 9 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 5, 6.

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

Probable S.P.’s: 2-1 Federal Envoy (IRE), 9-4 Dandy Devil (IRE), 7-1 Own Accord (GB), 8-1 Yorkshire Glory (IRE), 14-1 Mambha (IRE), 22-1 Close Connection (IRE), 28-1 Obligatory (IRE), 50-1 Laser Focus (IRE), 66-1 Moral Standards (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

DANDY DEVIL came out on top against the odds-on favourite (won on his next start) at Newcastle 20 days ago and he can maintain his unbeaten record with this longer trip likely to suit. Federal Envoy also made a successful debut at Southwell and looks the main danger, with newcomer Own Accord completing the shortlist.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.DANDY DEVIL (IRE) 2.FEDERAL ENVOY (IRE) 3.OWN ACCORD

Northern Commercials 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.

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

POSITION OF STALLS

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Second Race 2.15

THE WILLIAM HILL NRMB ON THE GRAND NATIONAL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

for four yrs old and upwards 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 43

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

1m 4f 5y

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS |

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): M Dods (13 wins from 101 runners, 13%) runs BILLY NO MATES TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Watson (3 wins from 25 runners, 12%) runs THRONE HALL

LONGEST TRAVELLER: CLAN CHIEFTAIN trained by R Beckett, Kimpton Down, 214 miles.

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

colours no horse age st-lb Draw

1 TORCELLO (IRE) (151) 1/02645- D

10 9-11 (4)

Br Ch g Born To Sea (IRE) - Islandagore (IRE) Clifford Lee J

O Lord Leigh Shaun Lycett, Moreton-in-Marsh T

B Rathasker Stud

TIMEFORM VIEWDead-heated for second in a valuable handicap at the Newmarket Guineas meeting. Performed with credit in another prestigious handicap at the big Goodwood meeting in the summer TFRHHHHI BHA87

2 CLAN CHIEFTAIN (GB) (226) 0/1604-

4 9-6 (2)

Br B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Pink Symphony Hector Crouch J

O Mrs Fitri Hay Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T

B Mrs Fitri Hay JMH Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Left debut effort well behind when landing a 1 1/4m Chepstow maiden last June but he failed to build on that in 3 subsequent starts.

3 THRONE HALL (GB) (9) 0054-41 D

TFRHHIII BHA82

7 9-4 (in 4lb ex) (3)

Br B g Kingman - Appearance Hollie Doyle J

O The Real Quiz Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T

B Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

TIMEFORM VIEWBrought the curtain down on a losing run in some style when landing an amateur riders’ handicap at Doncaster (1 1/2m, soft) 9 days ago. Obvious claims.

4 BILLY NO MATES (IRE) (186) 040321- D

Br B g Clodovil (IRE) - Sabaidee (IRE)

TFRHHHHH BHA76

8 9-3 (1)

Connor Beasley J

O Mr J Sagar and Mr M Dods Michael Dods, Darlington T

B Mount Coote Stud Denton Hall Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWSigned off last season on a high, registering a third win over 1 3/4m at Haydock (soft) in September Well on top at the finish but his record when fresh isn’t great and a career-best will be needed.

DECLARED RUNNERS 4

TFRHHHII BHA79

2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Blinkers worn by No 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.

Running for the first time since Gelding No 2. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 2.

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

Probable S.P.’s: 11-10 Throne Hall (GB), 10-3 Torcello (IRE), 4-1 Billy No Mates (IRE), 7-1 Clan Chieftain (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

It’s hard to look beyond THRONE HALL, who bolted up at Doncaster’s Lincoln meeting and he is streets ahead of the handicapper under a 4lb penalty here. Torcello boasts several pieces of high-quality handicap form and he is clear second choice ahead of Billy No Mates.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.THRONE HALL 2.TORCELLO (IRE) 3.BILLY NO MATES (IRE)

Mark Walton, Racing Sponsorship Manager for William Hill 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.

HBLB

The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £161,077 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 23rd March to 23rd June 2024.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

The Racecourse Executive would like to thank our sponsors today

Third Race 2.45

JAMAICAN

FLIGHT HANDICAP STAKES

2m 2f 2y THE

(CLASS

4)

(Round

1 of the Pontefract Stayers’ Championship 2024) for four yrs old and upwards 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 43

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS |

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): I Williams (6 wins from 40 runners, 15%) runs BLACK KALANISI TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D McCain (4 wins from 28 runners, 14%) runs GOOBINATOR

LONGEST TRAVELLER: MAXIDENT trained by D F Davis, Lambourn, 180 miles.

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

colours no horse age st-lb Draw

1 GOOBINATOR (USA) (154) 3114/5/1- 8 9-12 (4)

Br Ch g Noble Mission - Lilac Lilly (USA) Paul Mulrennan J

O Mr T. G. Leslie Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

B Fred W. Hertrich III & John D. Fielding

TIMEFORM VIEWFairly useful handicap hurdler. Won on the level at Catterick (12.1f, heavy) in October. Ran well when second at Haydock back over hurdles in December, so he looks a major player.

TFRHHHHH BHA85

2 ROBERT JOHNSON (GB) (223) 411120- 6 9-10 (2)

Br Ch g Helmet (AUS) - Sensationally Connor Beasley J

O Mr M. V. Coglan Philip Kirby, Richmond T

B Meon Valley Stud Topspec Equine Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Enjoyed a fine campaign in 2023, winning 5 times and runner-up at Glorious Goodwood (20.5f) in August. Had an off day at the York Ebor meeting on final start. TFRHHHII BHA83

3 BLACK KALANISI (IRE) (151) 2/52311- CD 11 9-8 (5)

Br B g Kalanisi (IRE) - Blackthorne Winter (IRE) Jim Crowley J

O The Harefield Racing Club Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B Mrs J. O. Onions

TIMEFORM VIEWRecorded back-to-back wins at the end of last season, scoring at this C&D in October and at Newmarket (2m, soft) the following month. Pulled up over hurdles at Ludlow in February

TFRHHHHI BHA81

4 MAXIDENT (GB) (164) 14340- 4 9-4 (3)

Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Mahamuni (IRE) David Egan J

O Amo Racing Limited Dominic Ffrench Davis, Lambourn T

B Harriet Loder Sports Invest UK Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won by a huge margin in testing conditions at Leicester (11.8f) on debut but well held in Long Distance Cup at Ascot in October

TFRHHIII BHA79

5 JUSTUS (IRE) (171) 100005- 6 8-13 (1)

Br Ch g Galileo (IRE) - Landikusic (IRE) Aiden Brookes (5) J

O Ryder and Alex Sugden Micky Hammond, Middleham T

B LNJ Foxwoods Partnership Optima Self Store S

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a Catterick novice on New Year’s Day. Difficult ask when pulled up at Kelso on his latest outing, but he’s back down to his last winning mark on the level.

TFRHHIII BHA72

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2023: CHAMPAGNE CITY 10 9 1 Theodore Ladd 25-1 (B F Brookhouse) 8 ran Hood worn by No 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 5.

Record Time: 3mins 51.1secs; Median Time: 3mins 56.20secs

Probable S.P.’s: 5-2 Black Kalanisi (IRE), 11-4 Robert Johnson (GB), 4-1 Goobinator (USA), 11-2 Maxident (GB), 7-1 Justus (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

GOOBINATOR defied a lengthy absence when making most at Catterick in October and, having run well over hurdles next time, he is taken to add to his tally back on the level. C&D winner Black Kalanisi could be the biggest threat returned to this track, ahead of the reappearing Robert Johnson.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GOOBINATOR (USA) 2.BLACK KALANISI (IRE) 3.ROBERT JOHNSON

Pontefract Racecourse will present a memento and a perpetual Challenge Trophy 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.

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Fourth Race 3.15

THE WILLIAM HILL EXTRA PLACE RACES EVERY DAY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £30000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £12189, 2nd £6096, 3rd £3048, 4th £1524, 5th £762, 6th £381. (Penalty Value £15462)

For conditions of this race, see page 43

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

5f 3y

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS |

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): R Fahey (32 wins from 242 runners, 13%) runs VINTAGE CLARETS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): K R Burke (4 wins from 21 runners, 19%) runs LOOKING FOR LYNDA LONGEST TRAVELLER: LOOKING FOR LYNDA trained by K R Burke, Leyburn, 60 miles.

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

colours no horse age st-lb Draw

1 VINTAGE CLARETS (GB) (157) 065113- D

5 9-9 (7)

Br B g Ardad (IRE) - Enchanted Princess Oisin Orr J

O Mr A Tattersall & Partner Richard Fahey, Malton T

B M. E. Broughton Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Enjoyed a very successful 2023 campaign, scoring 4 times over 5f. Ground conditions fine and should give a good account if fully primed after 5 months off TFRHHHHI BHA97

2 SPOOF (GB) (162) 210215- D

9 9-5 (6)

Br B g Poet’s Voice - Filona (IRE) Hollie Doyle J

O Trisha Keane & Friend Kevin Frost, Newark T

B Scuderia Blueberry SRL Kevin Frost Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 4 times last season. Shot back up in the weights as a result but he does well on soft ground and should have a say under Hollie Doyle if ready to roll. TFRHHHII BHA93

3 THE BELL CONDUCTOR (IRE) (38) 4300-10 D

7 9-4 (1)

Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Saffian William Pyle (5) J

O Alfa Site Services Ltd Craig Lidster, Easingwold T

B Mr Denis B. McCarthy Alfa Site Services Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Six wins from 22 Flat runs. Latest win at Southwell in January Not up to listed company there the following month but this more realistic having a rare recent outing on turf

4 HIYA MAITE (GB) (18) 45221-0 D

92

6 9-2 (5)

Br B g Heeraat (IRE) - Misu’s Maite Lewis Edmunds J

O Mr S. R. Bowring Roy Bowring, Edwinstowe T

B S. R. Bowring

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 3 times in 2023, including when easily landing at Southwell (5f) in December Might have needed his first outing in nearly 3 months when well held at Newcastle 18 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA90

5 WEN MOON (IRE) (164) 452210- C D

4 9-1 (2)

Br B g Mehmas (IRE) - Luminous Gold Paul Mulrennan J

O Daniel Shapiro & David Clifford Ben Haslam, Middleham T

B Tally-Ho Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Deservedly got his head back in front at York last October. Ended last season with a below-par run at Catterick but capable of bouncing back.

6 LOOKING FOR LYNDA (IRE) (172) 340120- D

TFRHHHHH BHA89

4 8-13 (4)

Br Ch g Unfortunately (IRE) - Designated Sam James J

O Mr D Bardsley & Mrs E Burke

K. R. Burke, Leyburn T

B Springfield House Stud&Hollymount Stud Brindle Developments (Hyde) Ltd, KB Spigot Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Better than ever when winning in a big field at York last September Ended last season with a modest run back at York but he’s on a competitive mark.

7 GLORIOUS ANGEL (IRE) (10) 2200-56 D

TFRHHHII BHA87

4 8-10 (8)

Br B f Cotai Glory - Angel Meadow Tyler Heard (3) J

O Nick Bradley Racing 23 Grant Tuer, Northallerton T

B Tally-Ho Stud Tattersalls S

TIMEFORM VIEW Three wins from 22 runs last year Creditable 4 1/2 lengths sixth of 7 to Montassib in listed race (50/1) at Doncaster (6f, heavy) 10 days ago. Weighted to go well back in a handicap.

TFRHHHII BHA84

8 ELEGANT ERIN (IRE) (10) 3463-05 CD

7 8-6 (3)

Br B m Dandy Man (IRE) - Eriniya (IRE) Cam Hardie J

O R J Bloodstock Paul Midgley, Westow T

B Brian Miller

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner. Sharper for reappearance when creditable fifth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 10 days ago. Her last win came off a similar mark but it was back in 2022. TFRHHIII BHA80

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2023: LIVE IN THE DREAM (IRE) 4 9 5 Sean Kirrane 5-2 (Adam West) 8 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6.

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

Stewards Note:

THE BELL CONDUCTOR: Following its run on 24/2/2024 it was reported that the horse suffered interference.

HIYA MAITE: Following its run on 15/3/2024 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running.

WEN MOON: Following its run on 21/10/2023 it was reported that the horse lost its action.

Probable S.P.’s: 7-2 Vintage Clarets (GB), 9-2 Wen Moon (IRE), 11-2 Spoof (GB), 13-2 Looking For Lynda (IRE), 9-1 Glorious Angel (IRE), 10-1 The Bell Conductor (IRE), 11-1 Elegant Erin (IRE), 12-1 Hiya Maite (GB)

WEN MOON took his form up a notch when dropped to 5f last autumn and still looks to have some mileage in his mark so is taken to making a winning reappearance at this venue for the second year running. The classy Vintage Clarets is second choice ahead of Spoof.

Mark Walton, Racing Sponsorship Manager for William Hill 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.

RECORD TIMES

Fifth Race 3.45

THE NAPOLEONS CASINO BRADFORD HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3)

for three yrs old x Total prize fund £20000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £8126, 2nd £4064, 3rd £2032, 4th £1016, 5th £508. (PenaltyValue £10308)

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 43

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS |

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): K R Burke (19 wins from 106 runners, 18%) runs BEYOND BORDERS & SOUTH SHORE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): K R Burke (4 wins from 21 runners, 19%) runs BEYOND BORDERS & SOUTH SHORE

LONGEST TRAVELLER: JAMES’S DELIGHT trained by C Cox, Hungerford, 194 miles

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

colours no horse

1 JAMES’S DELIGHT (IRE) (171) 1435- D

st-lb Draw

9-9 (4)

Br B g Invincible Army (IRE) - Heavens Peak Daniel Tudhope J

O Paul & Clare Rooney Clive Cox, Hungerford T

B Newtown Stud Clive Cox Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning start at Newbury in July and similar form all 3 starts since, shaping better than the distance beaten suggests on handicap debut at Newmarket (7f) on final outing. TFRHHHHI BHA88

2 TWILIGHT ROMANCE (GB) (222) 3120- D

9-8 (1)

Br B g Twilight Son - Red Box Jason Hart J

O S Radymski & We Do Racing

John & Sean Quinn, Malton T

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWHaydock debut third then ran out a comfortable winner of a York maiden in June. Good second over C&D second time prior to finishing well held in a valuable sales race back at York. TFRHHHHH BHA87

3 BEYOND BORDERS (IRE) (32) 25111-0 CD

9-7 (5)

Br B c Harry Angel (IRE) - Beyond Limits (IRE) Shane Gray J

O Promenade Bloodstock Limited

K. R. Burke, Leyburn T

B Promenade Bloodstock Limited Far Westfield Farm S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who completed a hat-trick back on tapeta at Newcastle in November Shaped as if needing the run when ninth in 6f AW handicap at Lingfield on return 32 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA86

4 BELLARCHI (IRE) (157) 140256- D

9-3 (2)

Br Ch f Mehmas (IRE) - Drop Dead Gorgeous (FR) Sam James J

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

B C. Marnane Nick Bradley Racing, Pete’s Painting S

TIMEFORM VIEW Completed hat-trick when landing 6f Hamilton nursery in September Latest effort at Doncaster best excused and could well bounce back on her seasonal return. TFRHHHII BHA82

5 SOUTH SHORE (GB) (152) 252- 8-12 (3)

Br B g Blue Point (IRE) - Angel’s Glory Clifford Lee J

O Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

B Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

K. R. Burke, Leyburn T

TIMEFORM VIEWPromising start when second in 5f novice at Ripon in August. No match for an odds-on favourite at Wolverhampton on yard debut in November Into handicaps now.

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

TFRHHHII BHA77

2023: WEN MOON (IRE) 3 9 0 Graham Lee 22-1 (Ben Haslam) 7 ran

Running for the first time since Gelding No 1, 2, 5.

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

Stewards Note:

TWILIGHT ROMANCE: Following its run on 24/8/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run

Probable S.P.’s: 5-2 James’s Delight (IRE), 11-4 Twilight Romance (GB), 4-1 South Shore (GB), 5-1 Beyond Borders (IRE), 8-1 Bellarchi (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

TWILIGHT ROMANCE and James’s Delight both strike as if they’ll have more to offer this season, with slight preference for the former, who created an excellent impression when scoring in a good time at York back in June. Bellarchi’s final run is easily excused and he could bounce back on this return to action.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.TWILIGHT ROMANCE 2.JAMES’S DELIGHT (IRE) 3.BELLARCHI (IRE)

Barry Bradley, General Manager of 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.

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Sixth Race 4.15

THE EDIE, LINDA & PHILIP GRUNDY APRIL BIRTHDAYS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2987, 2nd £1493, 3rd £747, 4th £373. (Penalty Value £3780)

For conditions of this race, see page 43

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

1m 2f 5y

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS |

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D O’Meara (23 wins from 140 runners, 16%) runs BUSTAAM TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (5 wins from 17 runners, 29%) runs DESTINADO LONGEST TRAVELLERS: DAMASCUS STEEL trained by E Dunlop, LORD MELBOURNE trained by S & E Crisford, DESTINADO trained by J Owen, all Newmarket, 147 miles.

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

colours no horse age st-lb Draw

1 LORD MELBOURNE (IRE) (106) 32304- 4 9-11 (6)

Br B g Wootton Bassett - Lolldaiga (IRE) Harry Davies J

O Rabbah Racing Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket T

B Dayton Investments (Breeding) Limited

VIEW Fairly useful form when placed on first 3 starts, including when runner-up in 12f maiden here in October Sent

2 BUSTAAM (FR) (10) 35040-1 D

4 9-9 (2)

Br B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Plumba Daniel Tudhope J

O Mr Raymond Treacy David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T

B Al Shaqab Racing Gain Equine Nutrition S

TIMEFORM VIEW Posted career best when winning 12-runner handicap at Doncaster (10.2f, heavy) 10 days ago. 10lb higher now but appeals as the type who can progress further.

3 BUSHFIRE (GB) (171) 131050- D

5 9-4 (1)

Br Ch g Australia - Aflame Connor Beasley J

O Grange Park Racing VII Gemma Tutty, Northallerton T

B Kincorth Investments Inc Gemma Tutty Racing, Grange Park Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Below form when last seen at York in October but won a pair of handicaps last summer and hails from a yard in good form. TFRHHHII BHA70

4 DAMASCUS STEEL (IRE) (169) 215305- D

4 9-4 (7)

Br Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Shanjia (GER) Jason Hart J

O Racing Unity and J Ball Ed Dunlop, Newmarket T

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

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner (at up to 11.5f) last season but campaign ended rather modestly and others appeal more.

5 FLYING SCOTSMAN (IRE) (84) 50600-0

TFRHHIII BHA70

7 9-3 (5)

Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Iveagh Gardens (IRE) Paul Mulrennan J

O Mr John P. McManus Ben Haslam, Middleham T

B Mrs Noreen McManus

TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to trouble the judge in half a dozen starts for this yard and makes limited appeal. TFR

6 DESTINADO (GB) (2) 414213 D BF

BHA69

6 9-2 (3)

Br B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Contribution Jack Enright (7) J

O Deva Racing Group James Owen, Newmarket T

B Juddmonte Farms Ltd Deva Racing Group S

TIMEFORM VIEWHas thrived since joining James Owen, adding to his AW victories with decisive success in handicap at Doncaster (10.2f, heavy) last month. Third at Southwell (11.1f) 2 days ago.

7 VALLAMOREY (GB) (57) 10655-0 D

TFRHHHHI BHA68

6 8-12 (4)

Br Gr m Outstrip - Zagaleta Tom Eaves J

O Mrs Angela Mary Leggett Sam England, Guiseley T

B Aiden Murphy Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to trouble the judge on Flat or over hurdles for current yard and is hard to recommend.

TFR

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DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Blinkers worn by No 4. Visor worn by No 6.

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

2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Probable S.P.’s: 7-4 Bustaam (FR), 5-2 Destinado (GB), 13-2 Lord Melbourne (IRE), 8-1 Bushfire (GB), 10-1 Damascus Steel (IRE), 40-1 Vallamorey (GB), 50-1 Flying Scotsman (IRE)

BUSTAAM had plenty in hand when scoring at Doncaster last month and is taken to follow up. Destinado and Lord Melbourne are feared most. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BUSTAAM (FR) 2.DESTINADO 3.LORD MELBOURNE (IRE)

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Seventh Race 4.45

THE ALWAYS TRYING SYNDICATE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2987, 2nd £1493, 3rd £747, 4th £373. (Penalty Value £3780)

For conditions of this race, see page 43

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

1m 6y

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS |

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): T Easterby (34 wins from 329 runners, 10%) runs PERFECT SWISS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Carr (4 wins from 20 runners, 20%) runs KING SHARJA LONGEST TRAVELLER: GAINSBOURG trained by D Bourke, Lockerbie, 159 miles.

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

colours no horse age st-lb Draw

1 ON THE RIVER (GB) (194) 015460- CD

5 9-11 (7)

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

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

B Daniel Shapiro Beverley Racecourse S

TIMEFORM VIEW Enjoyed an excellent first season with this yard in 2023, winning 4 times, including over this C&D on his reappearance last spring. Best to overlook effort back here in September

2 KING SHARJA (GB) (25) 5/03-0

TFRHHHHH BHA77

4 9-8 (11)

Br B g Kingman - Sharja Queen James Sullivan J

O Whitehills Racing Syndicate 4, Ruth Carr Ruth Carr, Stillington T

B Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum William Hill, Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed ability in a handful of outings in maiden/novice company for Richard Hannon but failed to make an impact pitched into a handicap on return/yard debut at Newcastle. TFRHHIII BHA74

3 GAINSBOURG (GB) (25) 1000-56 CD

6 9-6 (5)

Br B g Sixties Icon - Aromatherapy Jason Hart J

O Mr Scott Lowther Daragh Bourke, Lockerbie T

B Minster Stud L.I.P. Construction Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWBack-to-back winner at Ayr last summer and by no means disgraced in a couple of spins at Newcastle since returning to action in February Is proven round here (C&D winner in 2022). TFRHHHII BHA72

4 WINTERCRACK (GB) (168) 063652-

4 9-6 (3)

Br B f Cracksman - Speciosa (IRE) Rob Hornby J

O Michael H. Sly Dr T. Davies Mrs Pam Sly Pam Sly, Peterborough T

B M. H. Sly, Dr T. Davies & Mrs P. Sly Pam Sly Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark in a 1 1/4m Leicester maiden last spring and signed 2023 campaign off with a solid second over the same C&D (front two clear of the rest).

5 HARSWELL DUKE (IRE) (10) 0600-60 D

Br B g Garswood - Grafitti

TFRHHHII BHA72

6 9-6 (8)

Jonny Peate (3) J

O Harswell Thoroughbred Racing Roger Fell & Sean Murray, Nawton T

B Patrick Gleeson OR8 Wellness S

TIMEFORM VIEWWell held when bidding to repeat his 2023 success in the Spring Mile at Doncaster recently but that run is probably best overlooked (went off too hard). Down another 3lb and couldn’t rule out.

6 YOUNG FIRE (FR) (89) 03665-0 D

TFRHHHHI BHA72

9 9-6 (9)

Br B g Fuisse (FR) - Young Majesty (USA) David Nolan J

O Mr Evan M. Sutherland David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T

B Mr Cyril Morange Gain Equine Nutrition S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 4 times in total last year, the latest off a 9lb higher mark at Leicester in August. Failed to fire when last seen on the AW in January, though, and Daniel Tudhope prefers Star Shield.

7 FIRST DYNASTY (USA) (20) 31200-6

TFRHHIII BHA72

5 9-6 (1)

Br B g American Pharoah (USA) - Heavenly Thought (USA) Paul Mulrennan J

O The Pink & Purple Partnership Sam England, Guiseley T

B Candy Meadows LLC Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWBagged a novice event at Chelmsford last January and positive at Wolverhampton 3 months later. No show in 3 subsequent starts and it’s easy enough to look elsewhere.

TFRHIIII BHA72

8 STAR SHIELD (GB) (20) 21-3335 D

9 9-6 (4)

Br Ch g Helmet (AUS) - Perfect Star Daniel Tudhope J

O Middleham Park Racing & Mr P&G Upton David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T

B Mildmay Bloodstock Ltd Middleham Park Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEWNotched third success of 2023 at Newcastle in December and has made the frame all 4 starts since. Latest success on turf was gained off a 3lb higher mark at Wetherby last summer TFR

9 PHOENIX FIRE (IRE) (152) 335440-

Br B g Fast Company (IRE) - Lydia Becker

O Denton Hall Racing Ltd

4 9-5 (6)

William Pyle (5) J

Michael Dods, Darlington T

B Paul & Jim McCartan Denton Hall Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winless last season but made the frame on several occasions, including twice over this C&D, and probably best not to read too much into his effort at Wolverhampton when last seen in November

10 POL ROGER (IRE) (193) 043400- D

TFRHHHII BHA71

4 9-2 (10)

Br B g Churchill (IRE) - Passegiata Connor Beasley J

O Mr J. Sagar

Michael Dods, Darlington T

B Grange & Manister House Studs Denton Hall Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWHit the frame in a trio of handicaps in July/August last year Ended that campaign on a downer but starts this season on a mark 19lb lower than that of which he kicked off 2023. TFR

11 PERFECT SWISS (GB) (15) 00-6101 CD

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8 9-1 (12)

Br B g Swiss Spirit - Perfect Practice David Allan J

O Mr Craig Wilson & Partner Tim Easterby, Malton T

B Mildmay Bloodstock Ltd

Easthorpe Hall Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEWHas enhanced positive strike rate on the AW with victories at Southwell and Newcastle (both at 7f) on 2 of his last 3. Clearly in good nick and has winning form over this C&D

12 DO I DREAM (IRE) (84) 64560-4 CD

TFRHHHII BHA67

5 8-7 (2)

Br B m Mondialiste (IRE) - Novita (FR) Andrew Breslin (3) J

O Chris Cleevely & Racing Knights

Ben Haslam, Middleham T

B Elwick Stud Instawood Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of this race 12 months ago off a 3lb higher mark. Rather hit-and-miss thereafter and needs luck owing to her come-from-behind style of racing but conditions in her favour

TFRHHHII BHA59

DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2023: DO I DREAM (IRE) 4 9 1 Graham Lee 18-5 (Ben Haslam) 15 ran

Blinkers worn by No. 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 10.

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

Stewards Note: ON THE RIVER: Following its run on 21/9/2023 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.

WINTERCRACK: Following its run on 17/10/2023 it was reported that the horse’s saddle slipped slightly.

PHOENIX FIRE: Following its run on 2/11/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run POL ROGER: Following its run on 22/9/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P.’s: 11-2 Wintercrack (GB), 6-1 Harswell Duke (IRE), Star Shield (GB), 7-1 Perfect Swiss (GB), 17-2 On The River (GB), 10-1 Pol Roger (IRE), 12-1 Gainsbourg (GB), 14-1 Do I Dream (IRE), 16-1 Phoenix Fire (IRE), 25-1 Young Fire (FR), 28-1 King Sharja (GB), 66-1 First Dynasty (USA)

ON THE RIVER made a winning reappearance over this C&D last April, which turned out to be the first leg of a hat-trick, and he will have every chance if resuming in similarly good form this time round. Harswell Duke and Pol Roger have both slipped to dangerous marks and warrant respect, while last year’s winner Do I Dream, Star Shield and Wintercrack are others with claims in a typically competitive and open-looking handicap at this venue.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ON THE RIVER 2.HARSWELL DUKE (IRE) 3.POL ROGER (IRE)

Neville King of the Always Trying Syndicate 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.

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RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 1.45 - THE NORTHERN COMMERCIALS IVECO DRIVEAWAY NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3780 to the winning horse The second to receive £1774, the third £887 and the fourth £443. for novice three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, March 27th and pay £20 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 31st. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 10st 2lb; fillies 9st 11lb Penalties, for each Restricted Novice or Maiden race won 5lb For each other race won 7lb (Where appropriate, median auction and auction Novice or Maiden races will carry the same penalty as Restricted races) (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. 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 18 entries at £20. - Closed March 27th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2987; Second £1493; Third £747; Fourth £373. (Penalty Value £3780) SS

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Second Race 2.15 - THE WILLIAM HILL NRMB ON THE GRAND NATIONAL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 66-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87; such horses rated 65 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £25 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher, or £5 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lower with £20 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 31st. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after March 23rd, 2024, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. WILLIAM HILL has 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 10 entries at £25. - Closed March 27th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4267; Second £2133; Third £1067; Fourth £533. (Penalty Value £5400) SS

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Third Race 2.45 - THE JAMAICAN FLIGHT HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (Round 1 of the Pontefract Stayers’ Championship 2024) 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 66-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87; such horses rated 65 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £25 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher, or £5 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lower with £20 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 31st. Lowest weight: 5-y-o and up 8st 7lb; 4-y-o 8st 5lb Highest weight: 5-y-o and up 9st 12lb; 4-y-o 9st 10lb Penalties, after March 23rd, 2024, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. A cash prize will be presented to the stable employee judged to be in charge of the best turned out horse in this race In addition, a memento will be presented to the owner of the winner of this race A perpetual Challenge Trophy, to be held by the winning owner for one year only, was kindly given for this race by the late Mr & Mrs Peter Lamyman. This race is one of a series of eight stayers’ races run at Pontefract in 2024. Points will be allocated according to the result of each race in the series and the owner, trainer and stable registered on October 21st, 2024, of the horse collecting the most points will each receive a memento and an additional prize of £1500. 10 entries at £25 - Closed March 27th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4267; Second £2133; Third £1067; Fourth £533. (Penalty Value £5400) SS

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Fourth Race 3.15 - THE WILLIAM HILL EXTRA PLACE RACES EVERY DAY 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 86-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107; such horses rated 85 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £75 stake if the horse is rated 86 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 85 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 31st. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after March 23rd, 2024, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. WILLIAM HILL has 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 12 entries at £75 - Closed March 27th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £12189; Second £6096; Third £3048; Fourth £1524; Fifth £762; Sixth £381. (Penalty Value £15462) SS

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Fifth Race 3.45 - THE NAPOLEONS CASINO BRADFORD HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10308 to the winning horse The second to receive £4834, the third £2418, the fourth £1208 and the fifth £604. for three yrs old only, Rated 71-90 (also open to such horses rated 91 and 92; such horses rated 70 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 71 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 70 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 31st. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after March 23rd, 2024, for each race won 6lb. 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 9 entries at £50. - Closed March 27th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8126; Second £4064; Third £2032; Fourth £1016; Fifth £508. (Penalty Value £10308) Weights raised 2lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS

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Sixth Race 4.15 - THE EDIE, LINDA & PHILIP GRUNDYAPRIL BIRTHDAYS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3780 to the winning horse The second to receive £1774, the third £887 and the fourth £443. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 56-75 (also open to such horses rated 76 and 77; such horses rated 55 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £20 stake if the horse is rated 56 or higher, or £4 stake if the horse is rated 55 or lower with £16 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 31st. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after March 23rd, 2024, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. MR PHILIP GRUNDY has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the owner of the winner of this race In addition, 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 11 entries at £20. - Closed March 27th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2987; Second £1493; Third £747; Fourth £373. (Penalty Value £3780) SS

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Seventh Race 4.45 - THE ALWAYS TRYING SYNDICATE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3780 to the winning horse The second to receive £1774, the third £887 and the fourth £443. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 56-75 (also open to such horses rated 76 and 77; such horses rated 55 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £20 stake if the horse is rated 56 or higher, or £4 stake if the horse is rated 55 or lower with £16 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 31st. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after March 23rd, 2024, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. THE ALWAYS TRYING SYNDICATE 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. 20 entries at £20. - Closed March 27th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2987; Second £1493; Third £747; Fourth £373. (Penalty Value £3780) SS

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