Pontefract Racecard - Friday 24th May

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CHIEF STEWARD TONY McGLONE

STEWARDS’ PANEL CHAIR MIKE GOODFELLOW

STEWARD TOMAS O’BRIEN

ASSISTANT STEWARD LAUREN THOMSON

RACEDAYASSISTANT PHILLIPPA HARDY

STARTERS JASON CALLAGHAN, RUSSELL GARRITTY

JUDGE KATIE DOWSON

CLERK OFTHE SCALES WAYNE BURNELL

EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS

DAVID COOK, RACHEL KIRTLEY, JOE O’GORMAN

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OFFICIAL PROGRAMME

PLAN OF ENCLOSURES

PREMIER ENCLOSURE

Premier Enclosure Dining Room

Premier Lounge Bar

Annual Badge Holders Bar

Toilets (incl Disabled)

GRANDSTAND &PADDOCKENCLOSURE

Lounge Bar

Grandstand & Paddock Riders Bar

Self Service Dining Room

Furlong Bar

3.

Room

Office (for Raceday enquiries)

Balcony Bar

Toilets (incl Disabled)

Pizza in the Paddock Bar and Terrace Paddock Food Court

GatesOpen:4.30pm

FirstRace:6.15pm

LastRace:8.45pm

BjörnAgain:9pm

PerformanceFinishes: 10:30pm

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Race 1 5.20 2m 53y

1 Duc du Rene (IRE) 11-4

2 Global Esteem (IRE) 11-4

3 Tampico Rocco (IRE) 11-4

4 Time Interval (GB) 11-4

5 Constitution (GB) 10-12

6 Dartman (IRE) 10-12

7 Don Rafael (IRE) 10-12

8 Jumeirah King (GB) 10-12

9 Kentucky Bluegrass (GB) 10-12

10 Kintaro (GB) 10-12

11 Clover Pass (GB) 10-11

12 Morning Fortune (IRE) 10-11

13 Whitehall Flyer (IRE) 10-11

14 Jo’s Rainbow (IRE) 10-5

Race 2 5.55 3m 1f 119y

1 Halifax (FR) 12-2

2 Basford (IRE) 12-2

3 Charles St (GB) 12-2

4 Behind The Curtain (IRE) 11-12

5 Lepashe (IRE) 11-1

6 Mactavish (GB) 10-13

HEREFORD

Race 3 6.30 2m 8y

1 Ben Buie (IRE) 12-0

2 Famoso (IRE) 11-11

3 Pittsburg (IRE) 11-8

4 Big Jim Beam (IRE) 11-8

5 Tonto Foley (IRE) 10-10

6 Uncle Arthur (GB) 10-9

7 Man of Light (FR) 10-9

8 Whyzzat (GB) 10-9

9 Ballymagee (IRE) 10-4

10 Beannaigh Do (IRE) 10-2

Race 4 7.00 2m 3f 147y

1 Only Fools (IRE) 12-0

2 Ryder’s Rock (GB) 11-13

3 Cher Tara (IRE) 11-12

4 Chinook (GB) 11-10

5 Seasmoke (IRE) 11-9

6 Al Sayah (GB) 11-5

7 Triple Nickle (IRE) 11-3

8 Inchiquin Spirit (IRE) 11-1

Race 5 7.30 2m 4f 194y

1 Mulberry Hill (IRE) 11-12

2 Quoi de Neuf (FR) 11-11

3 Riskintheground (IRE) 11-3

4 Hardy Boy (FR) 11-3

5 Kauto The King (FR) 11-2

Race 6 8 00 2m 53y

1 Home And Dry (IRE) 12-0

2 Captain Attridge (IRE) 12-0

3 Eagle of The Glen (GB)11-10

4 Crews Pitch (GB) 11-5

5 Good Impression (GB) 11-4

6 Symbolic Spirit (FR) 11-4

7 Jaxonne (FR) 11-2

8 No More Bolero (GB) 11-1

9 Mambo Beat (IRE) 10-13

10 Outback Frontiers (IRE) 10-13

11 Colonel Lesley (IRE) 10-8

12 Lindwall (IRE) 10-4

Never beaten by SP

Such is his generosity that Leigh has been sponsoring this race for all his family members for the last six years, and now it is his turn.

Always up for a good time, Leigh is the first and last person on the dance floor, bringing his own smoke machine.

He is:- Chatty man, Business man and above all Family man and, he’s gorgeous!

Leigh is an avid horse racing enthusiast, so as you place your bets for the 1st race this evening, please raise your glass to Leigh’s Nifty 50th lap around the sun.

On behalf of the Sutton family, the very best of luck to all the runners and riders in this race.

First Race 6.15

THE MR LEIGH SUTTON NIFTY 50TH BIRTHDAY HANDICAP STAKES

(CLASS 5)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2890, 2nd £1446, 3rd £722, 4th £361, 5th £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80)

For conditions of this race, see page 35

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): R Fell & S Murray (20 wins from 106 runners, 19%) runs GLOBAL SPIRIT & HARSWELL DUKE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M & D Easterby (3 wins from 24 runners, 12%) runs MY HONEY B & SHIMMERING SANDS FANCYTHAT: M & D Easterby won this race in 2019 and 2022. The stable runs MY HONEY B & SHIMMERING SANDS today. LONGEST TRAVELLER: MHAJIM trained by C Banham, Newmarket, 147 miles.

1

SHIMMERING SANDS

(GB) (257) 310400- 5 9-9 (9)

Br B g Teofilo (IRE) - Milady Shane Gray J

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

B D. J. and Mrs Deer Sti enham Farms S

TIMEFORM VIEW All 4 wins over 1 1/4m, the latest at Doncaster last June. Lost his way at the end of last summer but was a creditable third in this on his 2023 reappearance. TFRHHHHI BHA75

2 RUNNING STAR (GB) (193) 322-

9-9 (4)

Br Ch c Zoustar (AUS) - Castle Hill Cassie (IRE) Jason Hart J

O Mr D. P. Howden Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

B The Castle Hill Cassie Partnership Tweenhills Farm & Stud Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed all 3 starts inAW novices at up to 9.5f last autumn. Returns as an unexposed sort nowhandicapping for a stable which has made a good start to the season. Interesting runner. TFRHHHHH BHA75

3 HARSWELL DUKE (IRE) (26) 0-60322 D BF 6 9-9 (12)

Br B g Garswood - Grafi⁄ Harry Russell J

O Harswell Thoroughbred Racing

Roger Fell & Sean Murray, Nawton T

B Patrick Gleeson OR8 Wellness S

TIMEFORM VIEW Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. 6/4, creditable second of 11 in handicap at Wetherby (1m, soft) 26 days ago, clear of rest. Can make presence felt again. TFRHHHHI BHA75

4 MILLION THANKS (IRE) (168) 000000- D

5 9-5 (3)

Br Ch g Churchill (IRE) - Queen’s Rose Oisin Orr J

O Racehorse Ownership Club

Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Racehorse Ownership Club, Bluegrass Horse Feeds S

TIMEFORM VIEW Seventeen runs since last win in 2022. Bit below form seventh in handicap (9/1) at Newcastle (1m) when last seen in December Best watched. TFRHHIII BHA71

5 HOSTELRY (GB) (18) 100-130 D BF

9-2 (6)

Br Ch m Coach House (IRE) - Queens Jubilee Hollie Doyle J

O Dennis Clayton and Ruth Carr Ruth Carr, Stillington T

B Mr J. A. Knox and Mrs M. A. Knox William Hill S

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful under Hollie Doyle last summer and back to winning ways at Thirsk (1m, heavy) in April. Creditable third at Ripon next time and things didn’t go his way at Beverley latest. TFRHHHHI BHA68

6 DO I DREAM (IRE) (18) 0-42113 CD

8-13 (11)

Br B m Mondialiste (IRE) - Novita (FR) Sam Feilden (7) J

O Chris Cleevely & Racing Knights Ben Haslam, Middleham T

B Elwick Stud Instawood Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time C&D winner, the latest in April. Respectable third of 13 in handicap at Beverley (7.4f, good, 3/1) 18 days ago. Merits consideration back here. TFRHHHHI BHA65

7 MY HONEY B (GB) (32) 11400-6 D

Br B f Zoffany (IRE) - Midnight Dance (IRE)

8-12 (8)

Billy Garritty J

O A Fraine, M Fraine, S Windle, R Porter Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T

B Li leton Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW 18 1/4 lengths sixth of 9 to Do I Dream in C&D handicap on reappearance 42 days ago. Could be sharper now. TFRHHIII BHA64

8 KING SHARJA (GB) (20) 03-0050

4 8-11 (7)

Br B g Kingman - Sharja Queen Tom Eaves J

O Whitehills Racing Syndicate 4, Ruth Carr

B Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

Ruth Carr, Stillington T

William Hill, Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW 40/1, eighth of 14 in handicap at Thirsk (1m, soft) 20 days ago. Falling in the weights but need to see more. TFRHHIII BHA63

9 GLOBAL SPIRIT (GB) (45) 6-40500 CD

Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Centime

O Swales & Fell

9 8-9 (2)

William Pyle (5) J

Roger Fell & Sean Murray, Nawton T

B Car Colston Hall Stud OR8 Wellness, Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time C&D winner 9/1, well-beaten eleventh of 12 to Hostelry in handicap at Thirsk (1m, heavy) 45 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter TFRHHIII BHA61

10 PENNY GHENT (GB) (585) 0450/-

4 8-7 (1)

Br Gr f Pastoral Pursuits - Velvet Band Cam Hardie J

O Mrs Greta Sparks & Mr Andrew Sparks

Simon Whitaker, Scarcroft T

B Hellwood Stud Farm & G. P. Clarke Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Not seen since finishing down the field in a C&D nursery in October 2022 Can only be watched.

11 MHAJIM (IRE) (14) 00000-0

Br B g Teofilo (IRE) - Cape Magic (IRE)

59

5 8-4 (5)

Joey Haynes J

O Mr Barry Gordon Taylor Chelsea Banham, Newmarket T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW 40/1, ninth of 11 in handicap at Nottingham (8.3f, good) on reappearance 14 days ago/ His best form has come over longer trips. TFRHHIII BHA56

12 DISTINCTION (IRE) (18) 100042

6 8-4 (10)

Br B g Kodiac - Tajbell (IRE) Andrew Breslin (3) J

O Mike and Wendy Yardley John Mackie, Church Broughton T

B Tally-Ho Stud John Mackie Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Wolverhampton in January. 17/2, good second of 11 in handicap at Beverley (8.5f, good) 18 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA55

DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2023: WESTERNESSE (IRE) 4 9 10 Jason Watson 5-1 (David O’Meara) 11 ran Hood worn by No. 11. Visor worn by No. 12. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1.

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

Stewards Note:

PENNY GHENT: Following its run on 17/10/2022 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P.’s: 7-2 Running Star (GB), 11-2 Harswell Duke (IRE), Do I Dream (IRE), 6-1 Hostelry (GB), 17-2 Distinction (IRE), 10-1 Shimmering Sands (GB), 20-1 Global Spirit (GB), 25-1 Million Thanks (IRE), 28-1 My Honey B (GB), 40-1 King Sharja (GB), 50-1 Mhajim (IRE), 100-1 Penny Ghent (GB)

A chance is taken on unexposed Hugo Palmer handicap newcomer RUNNING STAR, whose mark looks very workable judged on the pick of his form in AW novices last autumn. Harswell Duke arrives in good form and is second choice ahead of C&D specialist Do I Dream. Shimmering Sea was placed in this race on his 2023 reappearance and is another to consider in a competitive opener

Leigh Sutton 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.

POSITION OF STALLS

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

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

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

The Racecourse Executive would like to thank our sponsors today

RECORD TIMES

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Second Race 6.45

THE NORTHERN COMMERCIALS, COMMERCIALVEHICLES FROM COMMERCIALPEOPLE FILLIES’ NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE)

for novice three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares 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 35

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): J & S Quinn (8 wins from 82 runners, 10%) runs LOVE WARS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Appleby (8 wins from 23 runners, 35%) runs ENCHANTED LIFE LONGEST TRAVELLERS: MILITARY QUEEN trained by S Woods, ESPRIT QUEEN trained by R Varian, ENCHANTED LIFE trained by C Appleby, all Newmarket, 147 miles.

1 PENDLEBURY LANE (GB) (22) 0/-2 4 9-10 (1)

Br B f Pivotal - Hilldale Ryan Sexton J

O Mr David W. Armstrong Julie Camacho, Malton T

B Highfield Farm LLP Highfield Farm LLP S

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden. Hooded for 1st time, first run since leaving Edward Bethell when improved second of 7 in novice event at Redcar (6f, soft, 10/1) 22 days ago. More needed again. TFRHHHII BHA-

2 ENCHANTED LIFE (IRE) (221) 1- 3 9-9 (3)

Br B f Kodiac - Shobobb Hollie Doyle J

O Godolphin Charlie Appleby, Newmarket T

B Tally-Ho Stud Emirates Fly Be er S

TIMEFORM VIEW475,000 gns yearling. Sister to very smart winner up to 1m Gifted Master and 2-y-o 6f winner Miska and half-sister to 6f winner Mary Ann Bugg. Won novice (6/4) at Kempton (7f) on debut. TFRHHHHH BHA-

3 LOVE WARS (IRE) (370) 1- D

3 9-9 (5)

Br B f Soldier’s Call - Ariena (IRE) Jason Hart J

O MPS Racing & The Ayrshire Tradesmen 1 John & Sean Quinn, Malton T

B Mrs Diane Williams JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW€25,000 yearling. Dam, 2-y-o 6f winner, half-sister to useful winner up to 6f New Planet. Won maiden at Thirsk (5f, good, 15/2) on debut, producing an astonishing finishing burst. TFRHHHHI BHA-

4 BARE ELEGANCE (GB) (82) 3

Br B f Kodiac - Delù Dancer

3 9-2 (2)

Andrew Breslin (3) J

O Blue Lion Racing IX Ben Haslam, Middleham T

B Blackberry Farm

TIMEFORM VIEW 30,000 gns foal, Kodiac filly Dam 2-y-o 5f winner out of useful 2-y-o 6f/6.3f winner Walk On Bye Third of 4 in novice event at Newcastle (6f, 66/1) on debut 82 days ago. TFRHIIII BHA-

5 ESPRIT QUEEN (GB) (-) 3 9-2 (4)

Br B f Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Dubai Queen (USA)

Cameron Noble J

O Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Roger Varian, Newmarket T

B Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

TIMEFORM VIEW Invincible Spirit filly. Sister to useful 6f winner Aristocratic Lady and half-sister to several winners, including very smart winner up to 1 1/4m Royal Rhyme. Dam 1m winner TFRHHHHI BHA-

6 MILITARY QUEEN (GB)

(352) 0-

3 9-2 (6)

Br Br f Bated Breath - Cirrus Minor (FR) Dylan Hogan J

O Victorious Racing & Fawzi Nass S. P. C. Woods, Newmarket T

B Mrs Z. Wentworth Oliver St Lawrence Bloodstock Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW 75,000 gns yearling. Dam, 1m winner, half-sister to very smart French/Australian winner up to 11f Pornichet (2-y-o 1m winner). 28/1, ninth in maiden at Nottingham (5f, firm) on debut. TFRHIIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2023: QUANDARY 3 9 2 Callum Rodriguez 9-1 (Edward Bethell) 9 ran Hood worn first time by No. 6. Hood worn by No. 1.

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

Probable S.P.’s: 11-8 Enchanted Life (IRE), 11-4 Love Wars (IRE), 10-3 Esprit Queen (GB), 11-1 Pendlebury Lane (GB), 50-1 Bare Elegance (GB), 100-1 Military Queen (GB)

ENCHANTED LIFE looked a useful prospect when making a winning start at Kempton in October and shades the vote over fellow penalised winner Love Wars, who overcame notable inexperience at Thirsk a year ago but has been off since. Esprit Queen has a nice profile so is a newcomer to note

GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME

The Great British Bonus (GBB) offers multiple bonuses of up to £20,000 per eligible race for British-bred fillies and mares.

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 in this race.

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

THE MARTIN PERRINS MEMORIAL

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PART 2 HANDICAP

Martin was a real character who enjoyed a good laugh, quite often at his expense. He had let’s say a dark sense of humour at times. Always said EXACTLY what he thought without thinking twice You knew where you stood with him.

On Friday 4th August last year, we had a box at Wolverhampton Races. For a laugh, we sponsored a race and called it the “Martin Perrins Memorial Handicap”. We wanted to see his face when he saw it in the race card. The announcer at Wolves said it was a first for him where the person who’s memorial it was named after was there to present the trophy. Martin loved it, the way we knew he would, with a few choice words added.

Little did we know, at that time, we would lose him a few months later. Hence the reason why today we have the “Martin Perrins Memorial PART 2” race.

I lost a very dear and close friend who was a massive part in me owning horses. RIP Martin Perrins. You Silly B******.

From Craig and all the Moorgate team.

Third Race 7.15

THE MARTIN

PERRINS MEMORIAL

- PART 2 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2890, 2nd £1446, 3rd £722, 4th £361, 5th £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80)

For conditions of this race, see page 35

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): R Fahey (30 wins from 236 runners, 13%) runs MY HARRISON GEORGE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Fahey (5 wins from 53 runners, 9%) runs MY HARRISON GEORGE LONGEST TRAVELLER: GORDON GREY trained by B Brookhouse, Newmarket, 147 miles.

1 UNPLUGGED (IRE) (226) 134240- C D

8 9-11 (7)

Br B g Alhebayeb (IRE) - Crown Light Lewis Chalkley (7) J

O Pellon Racing Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T

B Tinnakill Bloodstock & I. Thompson Sti enham Farms S

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner over 1 1/4m last summer. Won here on his 2022 reappearance so capable when fresh. TFRHHHII BHA72

2 WHATACRACKER (GB) (9) 52316-0

9-10 (4)

Br Ch g Cracksman - Isa Ryan Sexton J

O Mrs P A Johnson & Mr C H Stephenson Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T

B Mrs P. A. Johnson Cube3 Construction S

TIMEFORM VIEW 66/1 and hooded first time, too free when bit below form twelfth in handicap at York (1 1/2m, good) on reappearance 9 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA71 (-2)

3 JOIE DE VIVRE (IRE) (51) 25/21/4-2 D

Br Gr m Mastercraùsman (IRE) - Fragonard

O Exors of the Late Mr J. D. Gordon

9 9-8 (9)

David Nolan J

Martin Todhunter, Penrith T

B Sir Robert Ogden Leeds Plywood & Doors Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Good second of 11 in handicap (16/1) at Catterick (1 1/2m, heavy) 51 days ago. Player if showing up here in a similar mood. TFRHHHHI BHA69

4 MY HARRISON GEORGE (IRE) (29) 55322-0 BF 4 9-5 (2)

Br Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Faraday Light (IRE) Oisin Orr J

O P. D. Smith Holdings Ltd

Richard Fahey, Malton T

B Mrs Joan Keaney Dempsey P. D. Smith Holdings Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWShaped as if amiss when last in handicap at Beverley (1 1/4m, good to soft) 29 days ago. Back up in trip. Interesting to see whether his supporters’ are prepared to give him another chance. TFRHHHII BHA66

5 GORDON GREY (IRE) (24) 030222 BF 4 9-4 (6)

Br Gr g Australia - Lady Aquitaine (USA)

Jack Gilligan J

O Hasmonean Racing & Miss C J Mckeown B F Brookhouse, Newmarket T

B Sahara Group Holdings Hasmonean Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Still a maiden but knocking on the door over 1 1/4m at Yarmouth this spring and no reason why he won’t give another good account.

6 SWINGING LONDON (IRE) (14) 5-20444

Br B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Malka (FR)

O Eventmasters Racing

HHHHH BHA65

(3)

Andrew Breslin (3) J

John Mackie, Church Broughton T

B Zalim Bifov Eventmasters Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW 15/2, respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at Chester (1 1/2m, good to firm) 14 days ago. Being eased another 2lb can only help.

7 SEA MASTER (GB) (28) 35/064-0

HHHII BHA63

9-2 (5)

Br Ch g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Altesse Cam Hardie J

O Mr Peter Ward Jason Ward, Sheriff Hutton T

B Miss K. Rausing & Sunderland Holding Inc

TIMEFORM VIEW First run since leaving Charlie Johnston when thirteenth of 16 in handicap at Doncaster (1 1/2m, soft, 100/1) on reappearance 28 days ago. Can only watch.

HIIII BHA63

8 MYTHICAL (FR) (28) 0/5045-0

Br B g Camelot - Inchmina

7 9-0 (1)

Rowan Scott J

O Mr Edward C. Wilkin Simon Whitaker, Scarcroft T

B S.A.S. Clear Light

TIMEFORM VIEW Nineteen runs since last win in 2019. 33/1, below form ninth in handicap at Doncaster (1 1/2m, soft) on reappearance 28 days ago. On a workable mark. TFRHHIII BHA61

9 STORM SPIRIT (GB) (36) 500 5 8-10 (8)

Br B m Passing Glance - Concentrate

O Keep The Faith Partnership

Billy Garritty J

Micky Hammond, Middleham T

B Mrs Glenda Swinglehurst Wilcocks Contractors Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in bumpers. Well held in maiden/novices on the Flat but handicaps provide her with a more realistic chance. TFRHHIII BHA57

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

2023: CARRIGILLIHY 5 9 3 David Allan 3-1 (Tim Easterby) 8 ran

Hood worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6.

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

Stewards Note:

MY HARRISON GEORGE: Following its run on 25/4/2024 it was reported that the horse hung leù-handed.

Probable S.P.’s: 9-4 Joie de Vivre (IRE), 11-4 Gordon Grey (IRE), 6-1 My Harrison George (IRE), 9-1 Swinging London (IRE), 11-1 Unplugged (IRE), 16-1 Whatacracker (GB), 33-1 Mythical (FR), Storm Spirit (GB), 66-1 Sea Master (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

GORDON GREY arrives on the back of some good runner-up efforts and perhaps this can finally be his day. Last month’s Ca erick runner-up Joie de Vivre may provide the chief threat ahead of Unplugged, who has tasted success here before, including on reappearance.

Craig Furniss of Moorgate Training Limited 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.

ABBREVIATIONS

BF - Beaten Favourite. C - Course Winner.U - Unseated Rider. D - Distance Winner.d - Disqualified. S - Slipped.

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.

Fourth Race 7.45

THE BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 2)

(for horses in Bands C and D)(EBFQualifier) (GBB RACE)

for maiden two yrs old x Total prize fund £30000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £12801, 2nd £6399, 3rd £3201, 4th £1599. (Penalty Value £16200)

For conditions of this race, see page 35

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): T Easterby (33 wins from 329 runners, 10%) runs PERFIDIA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): K R Burke (7 wins from 48 runners, 15%) runs GREEK GIFT LONGEST TRAVELLER: PRAETORIAN trained by A Watson, Upper Lambourn, 177 miles.

1 BEAUHAATHER (GB) (32) 6

9-7 (9)

Br B g Mohaather - Hyperactive Frederick Larson J

O Solario Racing (Newmarket) Amy Murphy, Newmarket T

B J. Ferguson, Culworth Grounds & Partners Amy Murphy Racing Ltd, Class1personnel S

TIMEFORM VIEW 22,000 gns yearling. Dam, lightly raced, closely related to very smart winner up to 2m Dashing Willoughby. 16/1, sixth in novice event at this course on debut 32 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA-

2 CUDA BEEN A ROWLEX (IRE) (14) 6

9-7 (2)

Br B c Ardad (IRE) - Derval (IRE) Harry Russell J

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

B Lynn Lodge Stud OR8 Wellness S

TIMEFORM VIEW£20,000 yearling. Brother to winner up to 6.3fAdmiral D and half-brother to 1m-1 1/4m winnerAscot Grey and winner up to 7f Zoraida. 16/1, sixth in maiden at Ripon on debut 14 days ago. TFRHIIII BHA-

3 EIGHTEEN FOURTEEN (IRE) (32) 3 9-7 (6)

Br B c Mehmas (IRE) - Dutch Treaty Cam Hardie J

O Crystal Clear Racing 2 Ollie Pears, Malton T

B Clara Stud Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEWHalf-brother to 5f-1m winner Annie’s Song and 11f winner Hopespringseternal. Dam twice-raced half-sister to very smart 6f winner Golden Horde. 9/1, third in novice here on debut 32 days ago. TFRHHHHI BHA-

4 I NEED YOUR LOVE (GB) (8) 0

Br B g Zoustar (AUS) - Dubai Cyclone (USA)

9-7 (15)

Billy Garritty J

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

B Ladyswood Farm & Stud LLP Sheridan Ny Llp S

TIMEFORM VIEW 20,000 gns foal, 27,000 gns yearling. Half-brother to 1m winner Cape Cyclone and 7f winner City Cyclone. 50/1, eighth in novice at York (6f, good) on debut 8 days ago. TFRHHHHI BHA-

5 LOVE GAMES (IRE) (20) 0

Br B c Bungle Inthejungle - Coumlara (IRE)

O J Blackburn & Partner 1

B Bawnfune Bloodstock

9-7 (8)

Tom Eaves J

Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T

TIMEFORM VIEW £20,000 Bungle Inthejungle colt. Half-brother to 6f/6.3f winner Coumshingaun. Eighth of 13 in maiden at Thirsk (5f, soft, 11/1) on debut 20 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA-

6 PELLITORY (GB) (-)

Br B c Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Daphinia

O The Gredley Family

9-7 (16)

Franny Norton J

James Owen, Newmarket T

B Whitsbury Manor Stud Unex Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 4. 40,000 gns foal, 32,000 gns yearling, Sergei Prokofiev colt. Dam 2-y-o 5f winner. TFRHHHII BHA-

7 PRAETORIAN (IRE) (-)

9-7 (5)

Br B c Romanised (IRE) - Ghand (IRE) Hollie Doyle J

O Hambleton Racing Ltd XLV & Partner Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T

B Epona Bloodstock Ltd Hambleton Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 9. €38,000 yearling, Romanised colt. Half-brother to French 10.5f winner Alsimrya. Dam twice-raced half-sister to smart winner up to 11f Solid Stone. Appealing newcomer TFRHHHHH BHA-

8 RAYSHAM (IRE) (-)

9-7 (12)

Br B g New Bay - Contida Zak Wheatley J

O Rakjam Ltd Declan Carroll, Malton T

B Farm Cove Thoroughbreds Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 13. €32,000 yearling, New Bay gelding. Dam unraced out of smart 8.3f-11f winner Contredanse. TFRHHIII BHA-

9 REGAL GEM (GB) (-)

Br B c Zoustar (AUS) - Sassy Dresser

9-7 (10)

David Nolan J

O D Bishop P Robinson S Bland T Coyle Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood, Norton T

B Chasemore Farm

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled January 22. 28,000 gns yearling, Zoustar colt. Dam unraced out of useful winner up to 7f (including at 2 yrs) The Gold Cheongsam (stayed 1m). TFRHHIII BHA-

10 TACTICAL PLAN (GB) (-)

Br B or Gr c Kodiac - Game Plan

9-7 (4)

Jason Hart J

O Mr R Murfi and Partner Ed Dunlop, Newmarket T

B Pantile Stud My Pension Expert S

TIMEFORM VIEWFoaled January 31. Dam, unraced, closely related to 1 1/4m/11f winner Michelangelo and winner up to 11f Private Secretary out of useful 2-y-o 8.5f winner (stayed 1 1/2m) Intrigued. TFRHHHII BHA-

11 UNDER THE SEA (GB)

(21) 3

9-7 (13)

Br Ch g Showcasing - Tasman Sea Rowan Scott J

O Miss Alice Haynes Alice Haynes, Newmarket T

B Hillwood Bloodstock Ltd Coral Racing Limited, Alice Haynes Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW £30,000Y by Showcasing. Dam half-sister to smart winner up to 1m Fourpenny Lane. Showed a bit amidst greenness when 2 1/4 lengths third in claimer at Fontainebleau, racing handy TFRHHHHI BHA-

12 LUGGIE (IRE) (-) (2lb)

9-5 (3)

Br B c Circus Maximus (IRE) - Estonia Jack Gilligan J

O Mr D Orr & Ms T Keane Kevin Frost, Newark T

B Colin Kennedy Kevin Frost Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEWFoaled February 18. 7,500 gns foal, 14,000 gns yearling. Half-brother to useful winner up to 6f Kimngrace and winner up to 7f Rock of Estonia. Dam 5f winner TFRHHIII BHA-

13 PERFIDIA (IRE) (-) (2lb)

9-5 (1)

Br B c Dandy Man (IRE) - Final Treat (IRE) Connor Murtagh J

O Habton Racing Tim Easterby, Malton T

B Rathbarry Stud Easthorpe Hall Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 2. Dandy Man colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 6f winner Seductive Power. Dam, 1 1/4m winner, half-sister to 1000 Guineas winner (stayed 10.5f) Finsceal Beo. TFRHHIII BHA-

14 VAULT OF HEAVEN (IRE) (-) (2lb)

Br B c Far Above (IRE) - Precariously Good

9-5 (11)

Andrea Pinna J

O Mr Kevin Frost Kevin Frost, Newark T

B Jane Allison Kevin Frost Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEWFoaled March 7. €24,000 foal. Half-brother to 7f winnerJaleel and 6f winner Notoriously Risky Dam half-sister to 9f/1 1/4m winner Rainbow Dancing and winner up to 1 3/4m Handsome Man. TFRHHIII BHA-

15 EXPENSIVE ROSE (IRE) (-)

Br B f Australia - Iveagh Gardens (IRE)

9-2 (7)

Oisin Orr J

O Mr Jaber Abdullah Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Mrs Noreen McManus Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 9. €36,000 foal, 26,000 gns yearling. Closely related to 8.6f-12.4f winner Flying Scotsman and useful 1 1/2m winner Comfort Zone. Dam 6f/7f winner, won Athasi Stakes. TFRHHHHI BHA-

16 GREEK GIFT (IRE) (18) (2lb) 0

Br B f Magna Grecia (IRE) - Shirley Blade (IRE)

O Nick Bradley Racing 49

9-0 (14)

Shane Gray J

K. R. Burke, Leyburn T

B Shirley Blade Partnership Indication Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW€15,000 yearling. Half-sister to 7f-1 1/4m winner Dinoo and 11f winner Encomiare. Dam unraced. 8/1, very green when seventh in maiden at Beverley on debut 18 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 16

2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 12. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 8.

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

Probable S.P.’s: 11-2 Eighteen Fourteen (IRE), 15-2 Praetorian (IRE), 8-1 Under The Sea (GB), Expensive Rose (IRE), 10-1 I Need Your Love (GB), 12-1 Greek Giù (IRE), 14-1 Pellitory (GB), Tactical Plan (GB), 22-1 Beauhaather (GB), Raysham (IRE), 25-1 Perfidia (IRE), 28-1 Love Games (IRE), 33-1 Regal Gem (GB), 40-1 Luggie (IRE), 66-1 Cuda Been A Rowlex (IRE), Vault of Heaven (IRE)

This could go to a newcomer, with PRAETORIAN and Expensive Rose both looking likely types. I Need Your Love hinted at ability in what was probably a decent novice at York and may prove the pick of those with experience.

GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME

The Great British Bonus (GBB) offers multiple bonuses of up to £20,000 per eligible race for British-bred fillies and mares.

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.

PHOTOGRAPHY

Anyone taking photographs in a private capacity should bear in mind the following points:-

1. Photographs are taken entirely at your own risk.

2. You must confine your activities to the areas normally open to the public which DO NOT INCLUDE the Track, Saddling Boxes, Stables, Parade Ring, Weighing Room and Unsaddling Enclosure.

3. The use of Flash A achments is NOT permi ed under any circumstances whatsoever.

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If you cannot produce this your bet will not be accepted

Fifth Race 8.15

THE NAPOLEONS CASINO BRADFORD MAIDEN HANDICAP STAKES

(CLASS 5)

for maiden three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2890, 2nd £1446, 3rd £722, 4th £361, 5th £181. (PenaltyValue £3663.80) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

For conditions of this race, see page 35

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): R Fahey (30 wins from 236 runners, 13%) runs GLISTENING NIGHTS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Fahey (5 wins from 53 runners, 9%) runs GLISTENING NIGHTS

LONGEST TRAVELLERS: SPANISH VEGA trained by K P De Foy, SAVVY WARRIOR trained by S Woods, BREATHTAKING trained by A Murphy, all Newmarket, 147 miles

1 TIME TELLS ALL (IRE) (20) 50430-0

Br B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Joailliere (IRE)

David Nolan J

O Steve & Bea Ryan Limited Declan Carroll, Malton T

B Moyglare Stud Farm Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW 16/1, first run since leaving D. K. Weld when ninth of 14 in handicap at Thirsk (8f, soft) 20 days ago. Will need to leave that form well behind now upped in trip. TFR

BHA69

2 FIFTYSHADESARESDEV (FR) (23) 500/0-33 5 9-9 (6)

Br Gr g Johnny Barnes (IRE) - Tina Nova (FR) Aiden Brookes (5) J

O Resdev Micky Hammond, Middleham T

B EARL Mell Elevages & Mr F. & Mrs M. Mell Resdev Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. 15/2, respectable third of 9 in handicap at this C&D (soft) 23 days ago. Merits consideration. TFRHHHII BHA62

3 LODDON (GB) (23) 204-536

4 9-8 (11)

Br Ch f Sea The Moon (GER) - Wylye Harrison Shaw J

O R M & T Holdings Limited Sara Ender, Malton T

B Mrs James Wigan

TIMEFORM VIEW 9/2, sixth of 9 in handicap at this C&D (soft) 23 days ago. Opposable on the back of that rather modest effort. TFRHHIII BHA61

4 LOVE WARRIOR (IRE) (19) 25-05

3 9-5 (9)

Br B c Saxon Warrior (JPN) - In The Mist Jason Hart J

O Mr M. Doyle

Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B G. Strawbridge & London Thoroughbred Services Ltd Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fifth of 7 in handicap at Newmarket (10f, good, 20/1) 19 days ago. Yet to build on the promise he showed on debut at York in the autumn but it’s still early days TFRHHHII BHA72

5 BREATHTAKING (FR) (23) 043

3 9-5 (7)

Br B f Birchwood (IRE) - Ma Petite Folie Frederick Larson (3) J

O The Three Gen Partnership Amy Murphy, Newmarket T

B Suc. Larissa Kneip, Mr Anton Krauliger Amy Murphy Racing Ltd, Class1personnel S

TIMEFORM VIEW First run since leaving Nick Littmoden when third of 8 in maiden (5/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) on UK debut 23 days ago. Needs to take a sizeable step forward. TFRHHIII BHA72

6 SAVVY WARRIOR (IRE) (39) 4306-4 3 9-2 (4)

Br B g Too Darn Hot - Over The Moon (IRE) Dylan Hogan J

O Mr Julian Hui

S. P. C. Woods, Newmarket T

B Knocktoran Stud Brook Stud Bloodstock Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW 11/4, respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at Windsor (8.1f, good) 39 days ago. 2lb lower now and good chance if coping with this step up in trip. TFRHHHHH BHA69

7 MINSTREL KNIGHT (GB) (27) 03-33 BF

9-2 (5)

Br B g Advertise - True To Love (IRE) Hollie Doyle J

O Gaelic Bloodstock Edward Bethell, Middleham T

B AN Bloodstock Ltd Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Good third of 6 in handicap (9/4) at Haydock (8f, heavy) 27 days ago. Promises to be suited by this step up in trip and he’s worth a second look. TFRHHHHI BHA69

8

SPANISH VEGA

(IRE) (31) 0-654 3 9-1 (3)

Br Gr g Phoenix of Spain (IRE) - Askania Nova (IRE) Oisin Orr J

O Daniel MacAuliffe & Anoj Don Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket T

B Viktor Timoshenko & Andriy Milovanov Class1personnel, KPF Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Very good fourth of 11 in handicap (12/1) at Yarmouth (10.1f, good to firm) 31 days ago. Looks vulnerable for win purposes. TFRHHHII BHA68

9 LILLISTAR (GB) (25) 0P200-0 4 9-0 (2)

Br Gr f Zoustar (AUS) - Langlauf (USA) Tom Eaves J

O Mr John Sidebo om & Mrs Kate Sidebo om Micky Hammond, Middleham T

B T Bloom Micky Hammond Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Bit below form eighth of 13 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f, 80/1) 25 days ago. Record now stands at 0-11 and she’s opposable. TFRHIIII BHA53 10 YIPPEE (GB) (13) 60-542

Br B g Zoustar (AUS) - Bewitchment

Franny Norton J

O John Brown & Megan Dennis Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B The Bewitchment Partnership Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Good second of 6 in handicap at Haydock (10.2f, good, 12/1) 13 days ago, having run of race Place possibilities.

TFRHHHII BHA

11 GLISTENING NIGHTS (FR) (15) 0523-20

Br Ch g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Lily Passion

O P. D. Smith Holdings Ltd

Billy Garritty J

Richard Fahey, Malton T

B Ecurie Des Charmes P. D. Smith Holdings Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW 20/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at Chester (12.3f, good) 15 days ago. Will need to put that run firmly behind him in order to play a leading role. TFRHHIII BHA64

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2023: A SHINING MOON (IRE) 5 9 10 Graham Lee 25-1 (Paul Midgley) 11 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 3.

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

Probable S.P.’s: 9-2 Savvy Warrior (IRE), 5-1 Minstrel Knight (GB), 13-2 Yippee (GB), 7-1 Fiùyshadesaresdev (FR), 8-1 Spanish Vega (IRE), 10-1 Love Warrior (IRE), 12-1 Breathtaking (FR), 14-1 Loddon (GB), 22-1 Time Tells All (IRE), 28-1 Glistening Nights (FR), 100-1 Lillistar (GB)

Having shaped well on his reappearance at Windsor, SAVVY WARRIOR gets the nod in the hope that this step up in trip works in his favour Minstrel Knight will almost certainly be suited by this stiffer test and is likely to be on the premises, while Fiùyshadesaresdev and Love Warrior also enter calculations.

Olga Gurjeva 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

GENERAL HELP

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

Sixth Race 8.45

THE FBS CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4129, 2nd £2065, 3rd £1032, 4th £516, 5th £258. (PenaltyValue £5234) 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 35

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Midgley (20 wins from 137 runners, 15%) runs VENTURA EXPRESS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M & D Easterby (3 wins from 24 runners, 12%) runs LATE ARRIVAL LONGEST TRAVELLER: MOULIN BOOJ trained by G Sco , Newmarket, 147 miles.

1 PRINCESS KARINE (GB) (14) 140-414 CD BF

Br B m Aclaim (IRE) - Hakuraa (IRE)

O Mr N. Derbyshire & Partner

Andrew Breslin (3) J

Bryan Smart, Hambleton T

B Crossfields Bloodstock Ltd Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner. Latest win here in May. Below form fourth of 12 in handicap at Ripon (5f, good to firm, 11/4) 14 days ago. Merits respect back at this venue. TFRHHHHH BHA83

2 DICKIEBURD (GB) (13) 3020-62 D 4 9-8 (6)

Br B g Cracksman - Lydia’s Place

O NickBradleyRacing45 & Alfa Site Services

William Pyle (5) J

Craig Lidster, Easingwold T

B Alfa Site Services Ltd Alfa Site Services Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW 17/2, creditable second of 8 in handicap at Nottingham (5f, good to firm) 13 days ago. Possibilities off the same mark. TFRHHHHI BHA82

3 VENTURA EXPRESS (GB) (230) 240603- CD 7 9-8 (1)

Br Ch g Mayson - Mail Express (IRE) David Nolan J

O Buist, Crowther & Shields Paul Midgley, Westow T

B Scuderia Archi Romani

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time C&D winner Creditable third of 13 in handicap (4/1) at Redcar (5f, good), faring best of those ridden prominently Off 7 months. Each-way chance if fully tuned-up TFRHHHII BHA82

4 ZARZYNI (IRE) (20) 044200 D 7 9-5 (2)

Br B g Siyouni (FR) - Zunera (IRE) Oisin Orr J

O MrLaurenceO’Kane/HarrowgateBloodstockLtd David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk T

B His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S.C. Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Twenty runs since last win in 2022. Eleventh of 13 in handicap at Thirsk (5f, soft, 9/1) 20 days ago. Capable of a bold show off this reduced mark. TFRHHIII BHA79

5 MOULIN BOOJ (IRE) (23) 24-2140 D 4 9-5 (4)

Br B g Sioux Nation (USA) - Enliven Jason Hart J

O The Pals George Scott, Newmarket T

B Enliven Partnership Fitzdares Club S

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Southwell in March. 9/2, last of 8 in handicap at Ascot (5f, good) 23 days ago. Others make more appeal. TFRHHHII BHA79

6 MILBANKE (GB) (199) 203413- C

Br B g Intello (GER) - Augusta Ada

O Mr D. Padge

B L. C. & A. E. Sigsworth

9-3 (3)

Ryan Sexton J

Julie Camacho, Malton T

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Respectable third of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (5f, 11/4).

Off 6 months. Should be in the mix, provided that he is ready to roll. TFRHHHII BHA77

7 LATE ARRIVAL (IRE) (54) 000-013 C D 7 8-8 (7)

Br B g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Powdermill Hollie Doyle J

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

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Sti enham Farms, Sondad Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Latest win at Southwell in March. 17/2, creditable third of 13 in handicap there (6.1f) 54 days ago. Vulnerable from a win point of view. TFRHHHII BHA68

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2023: VENTURA EXPRESS 6 9 9 David Nolan 7-2 (Paul Midgley) 6 ran

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

MOULIN BOOJ: Following its run on 1/5/2024 it was reported that the horse would prefer a quicker surface. Probable S.P.’s: 3-1 Dickieburd (GB), 7-2 Princess Karine (GB), 11-2 Ventura Express (GB), 6-1 Milbanke (GB), 15-2 Late Arrival (IRE), 10-1 Moulin Booj (IRE), 14-1 Zarzyni (IRE)

It’s probably best not to judge PRINCESS KARINE too harshly on her latest effort at Ripon and she looked on very good terms with herself when scoring over this C&D previously The Bryan Smart-trained mare is taken to regain the winning thread, perhaps at the chief expense of Dickieburd, who should be in the mix. Milbanke is third choice.

Rebecca Saul Prior of FBS Chartered Accountants 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.

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Leeds - Pontefract Tanshelf

Wakefield - Monkhill (Direct 58, 29) (Direct 39, 46)

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

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

RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 6.15 - THE MR LEIGH SUTTON NIFTY 50TH BIRTHDAY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3663 to the winning horse The second to receive £1719, the third £858, the fourth £429 and the fifth £214. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 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. May 22nd. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 11th, 2024, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. LEIGH SUTTON has generously sponsored this race on the occasion of his 50th birthday. He 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 22 entries at £20. - Closed May 18th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS

SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 6.45 - THE NORTHERN COMMERCIALS, COMMERCIAL VEHICLES FROM COMMERCIAL PEOPLE FILLIES’ 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 fillies and mares only Enter by noon, May 18th and pay £20 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 22nd.

Weights: 3-y-o 9st 2lb; 4-y-o and up 9st 10lb 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. 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. 10 entries at £20. - Closed May 18th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2987; Second £1493; Third £747; Fourth £373. (Penalty Value £3780) SS SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 7.15 - THE MARTIN PERRINS MEMORIAL - PART 2 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3663 to the winning horse The second to receive £1719, the third £858, the fourth £429 and the fifth £214. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 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. May 22nd. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 11th, 2024, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. MOORGATE TRAINING LIMITED have generously sponsored this race in memory of MARTIN PERRINS. They 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 21 entries at £20. - Closed May 18th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 7.45 - THE BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 2) (for horses in Bands C and D)(EBF Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £16200 to the winning horse The second to receive £7605, the third £3804 and the fourth £1902. for maiden two yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible, which are in Bands C and D. Enter by noon, May 18th and pay £75 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 22nd. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 7lb; fillies 9st 2lb Allowances: Band D from Band C 2lb. THE TRUSTEES OF THE BRITISH EUROPEAN BREEDERS’ FUND have generously contributed £10,000 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 be presented to the stable employee judged to be in charge of the best turned out horse in this race All horses which are placed in the first six in an EBF Restricted Maiden or Novice race qualifier in 2024 will be qualified to run in either THE £100,000 EBF RESTRICTED RACE FINAL (CLASS 2) (for fillies only) at Goodwood on 25 September, 2024, or THE £100,000 EBF RESTRICTED RACE FINAL (CLASS 2) (for colts and geldings only) at York on 11 October, 2024. Both races will be run over seven furlongs. NOTE: Horses entered or declared in a race which is subsequently abandoned will not be eligible to enter a Final. 25 entries at £75. - Closed May 18th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £12801; Second £6399; Third £3201; Fourth £1599. (Penalty Value £16200) A SS SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 8.15 - THE NAPOLEONS CASINO BRADFORD MAIDEN HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3663 to the winning horse The second to receive £1719, the third £858, the fourth £429 and the fifth £214. for maiden 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. May 22nd. 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 2lb. NAPOLEONS CASINO BRADFORD have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the owner of the winner 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 NOTE: Three-year-old horses might not be able to receive the full weight-for-age allowance in this race 24 entries, 2 at £4 and 22 at £20. - Closed May 18th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 8.45 - THE FBS CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5234 to the winning horse The second to receive £2456, the third £1227, the fourth £614 and the fifth £306. 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. May 22nd. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 11th, 2024, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. FBS CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the owner of the winner 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. 13 entries at £25. - Closed May 18th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4129; Second £2065; Third £1032; Fourth £516; Fifth £258. (Penalty Value £5234) Weights raised 2lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS

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