Pontefract Racecard - Sunday 18th August by Weatherbys

IN THE ZONE FAMILY DAY

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TODAY’S OFFICIALS

SUNDAY 18TH AUGUST

UNDER THE RULES OF RACING

PATRON THE COUNTESS OF HALIFAX

STEWARDS

CHIEF STEWARD GREG PEARSON

STEWARDS’ PANEL CHAIR ALISON BANKS

STEWARD MICHAEL EYRE, LOUISE MOORE

ASSISTANT STEWARD DANIELANDREWS

RACEDAYASSISTANT PHILIPPA HARDY

STARTERS STUART TURNER, RUSSELL GARRITTY

JUDGE MICHAEL ROBERTS

CLERK OFTHE SCALES WAYNE BURNELL

EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS

DAVID COOK, LEANNE ASPREY, GRAHAM GRAY, JOE O’GORMAN

VETERINARY OFFICER NIGEL HAIZELDEN

VETERINARY SURGEONS MARK ANDREWS, MATT BUTTERELL, NELL DAY

MEDICAL OFFICERS Dr PAUL DEWHIRST, Dr PATRICK WYNN, Dr ALASTAIR DICKSON

HANDICAPPER CHRIS NASH

BETTING RING MANAGER MARK RYAN

COMMENTATOR MALCOLM TOMLINSON

SAFEGUARDING LEAD RICHARD HAMMILL

SAFEGUARDING DEPUTY CAROL NICKELS

MANAGING DIRECTOR

J. NORMAN GUNDILL, MBE - Tel: (01977) 781307

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER AND CLERK OFTHE COURSE

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ADMINISTRATION OFFICE (01977) 781307

PONTEFRACT RACES are run byTHE PONTEFRACT PARK RACE COMPANY LIMITED, a company registered in England No 159754 whose address within Great Britain at which documents may be effectively served on a business is The Administration Office, Pontefract Racecourse, Pontefract Park, Park Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire WF8 4QD

OFFICIAL PROGRAMME

Racecard cover picture courtesy of Alan Wright of Official Photographers (01695 724504). Published by authority of the Managing Executive of the Racecourse

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

Room

Office (for Raceday enquiries)

Balcony Bar

Toilets (incl Disabled)

Pizza in the Paddock Bar and Terrace Paddock Food Court

Race 1 2.20 7f 14y

1 Mr Squires (IRE) 10-4

2 Razzam (IRE) 10-1

3 Too Much (GB) 9-13

4 Streak Lightning (IRE) 9-13

5 Snash (IRE) 9-11

6 Thanks Dad (GB) 9-11

7 Airshow (GB) 9-10

8 Super Hit (FR) 9-9

9 Petra Celera (IRE) 9-9

10 Motagally (GB) 9-9

11 Embarked (IRE) 9-9

12 Master Franca (IRE) 9-8

13 Quick Away (GB) 8-11

Race 2 2.50 7f 14y

1 Fast Fred (GB) 9-9

2 Leadman (GB) 9-9

3 Boyd Crowder (IRE) 9-4

4 Electric Lightning (GB) 9-4

5 Genta (FR) 9-4

6 Jaamir (GB) 9-4

7 Lattaash (IRE) 9-4

8 Melanies Joy (GB) 9-4

9 Paddy Mayne (GB) 9-4

10 Tilsworth Silver (GB) 9-4

11 A Friend To All (GB) 8-13

12 Clasina (GB) 8-13

13 Coach From Liberty (GB) 8-13

14 Sky Lagoon (GB) 8-13

SOUTHWELL

Race 3 3.20 6f 16y

1 Art Design (IRE) 9-10

2 Inconspicuous (IRE) 9-10

3 Bretton Wood (GB) 9-10

4 Monomyth (IRE) 9-10

5 Green Pursuit (IRE) 9-9

6 Bow Street (GB) 9-7

7 Sea of Diamonds (IRE) 9-7

8 Lady Lightning (GB) 9-6

9 Tower of Africa (IRE) 9-3

10 Saytarr (GB) 9-3

11 Leyhaimur (GB) 9-2

Race 4 3.55 1m 4f 14y

1 Seal of Solomon (IRE) 10-2

2 Aiming High (GB) 10-1

3 Dark Jedi (IRE) 10-0

4 Arcon (GER) 9-13

5 Croeso Cymraeg (GB) 9-13

6 Freedom Day (IRE) 9-12

7 Evening Story (GB) 9-11

8 Destinado (GB) 9-7

9 Path To Dubai (GB) 9-6

10 Legend of Kings (GB) 9-6

11 Brunello Breeze (GB) 9-5

12 Upepo (IRE) 9-5

13 Tio Mio (IRE) 9-1

14 Berry Edge (IRE) 9-1

Race 5 4.25 6f 16y

1 Captain Red Blazer (GB) 9-10

2 Robespierre (FR) 9-10

3 Brakeman (GB) 9-7

4 Caffu Zafeen (IRE) 9-7

5 Canon’s House (GB) 9-7

6 Dawn Success (GB) 9-7

7 Durham Castle (GB) 9-7

8 Formby (GB) 9-7

9 Glastonbury (GB) 9-7

10 Howay Never (IRE) 9-7

11 State of Madness (GB) 9-7

12 Trafalger (GB) 9-7

13 Walson’s Law (GB) 9-7

14 Acclaimed Princess (GB) 9-2

Race 6 4.55 6f 16y

1 Nelson Rose (GB) 9-11

2 Madame Fenella (GB) 9-9

3 Katie G (GB) 9-7

4 Tilsworth Turf (GB) 9-6

5 Willow Baby (IRE) 9-3

6 Red Walls (GB) 9-2

7 Liv Lucky (IRE) 9-1

8 She’sashambles (IRE) 8-13

9 Alibi Warning (IRE) 8-12

10 Ifonlytheycudtalk (IRE) 8-11

11 Thea Bell (GB) 8-11

Race 7 5.25 6f 16y

1 Tickets (GB) 9-9

2 Due Date (GB) 9-9

3 Glory Call (IRE) 9-6

4 Global Effort (IRE) 9-4

5 Willowbank (GB) 9-2

6 Enchanted Night (GB) 9-1

7 Mr Funky Monkey (GB) 9-0

8 Hard Solution (GB) 9-0

9 Evoluir (IRE) 8-12

10 Sally Anne’s Dream (GB) 8-11 Never

TRIPS TO SEE THE START OF THE RACES

We will be running guided trips to see the start the first, third, sixth and seventh races today.

If you’d like to see the start of these races, please meet the minibus at the entrance gates to the Picnic Enclosure at 3.35pm, 4.35pm, 6.05pm and 6.35pm.

Welcome to the final Family Sunday of the season here at Pontefract. There’ s lots going on around the course with something for everyone to enjoy!

It promises to be an afternoon of great racing, with our feature race of the year, the £75,000 SkyBet Sunday Series Flying Fillies Stakes at 4.45pm.

Have a great day!

THEZONES:

THENEWCOMERSZONE:1.30PM-2PM

Meetour‘HeretoHelp’teamwhowillshowyouaround&explain howanafternoonattheracesworks. THEQUIETZONE:1.30PM-2PM

Parade of Former Racehorses

WE’RE LUCKY ENOUGH TO HAVE TWO EX RACERS WITH US TODAY WHO ARE ENJOYING THEIR WELL EARNED RETIREMENT.

GOLDREAM and NEARLY CAUGHT ran in 93 races and won just over £800,000 in prize money between them – a couple of real superstars!

GOLDREAM (REMY)

NEARLY CAUGHT (NICO)

Nico ran 40 races during his career for trainer Hughie Morrison which started back in April 2013. He retired from racing after a win at Newmarket in September 2018.

He was very much a stayer and often competed over marathon trips. He loved a trip to France and finished third in the Group 1 Prix Du Cadran at Longchamp and winning the Group 2 Prix Kergolay at Deauville

We’re not biased, but the highlight of his esteemed career came when he won the 2015 running of the Phil Bull Trophy at Pontefract by an impressive 10 lengths He’s an absolute gentleman at home and loves lots of attention and nothing more than rolling in the field!

Remy ran 53 times in his career and was a real speedster for his trainer Robert Cowell He had an incredible year in 2015 – taking both the Group 1 Prix De L’Abbaye at Longchamp as well as the Group 1 Kings Stands Stakes at Royal Ascot.

He amassed almost £600,000 worth of prize money during his long career which started at Newmarket back in 2011. While he never ran at Ponte, he was a regular in Yorkshire running at York on 9 occasions

He is a lovely horse to deal with and has a wonderful, kind temperament.

pontefract racecourse equine ambassador

Last summer we announced Nico as the Racecourses' first ever Equine Ambassador, and we must say Nico has taken to the role very well!

The other week, Nico (along with Remy), visited staff and patients at the Prince of Wales Hospice in Pontefract. They were loved by everyone and received plenty of carrots and polos.

At the beginning of the year, we launched our ‘Twelve Months of Giving’ for New Beginnings Horses. The campaign sees a variety of fundraising activity for New Beginnings taking place in every month this year, with the visit to the Prince of Wales Hospice forming part of the campaign in July.

FREE DROP IN WORKSHOP

with 2pm until 5.30pm

James Owen Thomas, award-winning environmental artist is hosting a free workshop today next to the Grandstand & Paddock Turnstiles!

James has created a piece of artwork for us previously as part of our sustainability campaign, using recycled materials including previous raceday leaflets and tickets! James has also worked for Great British Racing, having created a piece of art for the King's Coronation that was unveiled here at Ponte.

The workshop is designed for all abilities, its a chance to get creative in a relaxed, sociable atmosphere, learning how

British Stallion Studs have contributed nearly £2MILLION to Flat and National Hunt prize money during 2024 via the British EBF.

ALNE PARK FARM

BATSFORD STUD

BEARSTONE STUD

BWLARTH FARM

CHAPEL STUD

CHEVELEY PARK STUD

DARLEY

DUNRAVEN STUD

ELUSIVE BLOODSTOCK

ETHERIDGE STUD

GRAZEMOOR FARM

HEDGEHOLME STUD

HIGHCLERE STUD

JUDDMONTE

LANWADES STUD

MEIKLEHAUGH STUD

MANTON PARK

MARCH HARE STUD

MICKLEY STUD

NATIONAL STUD

NEWSELLS PARK STUD

NORMAN COURT STUD

NORTON GROVE STUD

NUNSTAINTON STUD

OAKGROVE STUD

OVERBURY STUD

PLUMTON HALL STUD

SHADE OAK STUD

SHADWELL

TWEENHILLS STUD

VAUTERHILL STUD

WHITSBURY MANOR STUD

WITHYSLADE FARM

YORTON FARM

First Race 3.45

THE CURE LEUKAEMIA EBF ‘NEWCOMERS’

MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 3) (For horses which

have never

run) (GBB RACE)

for maiden two yrs old ™ Total prize fund £22000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £9387, 2nd £4693, 3rd £2347, 4th £1173. (Penalty Value £11880)

For conditions of this race, see page 47

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): R Fahey (28 wins from 224 runners, 12%) runs POWERFUL GLORY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): K R Burke (8 wins from 42 runners, 19%) runs SANDS OF INDI LONGEST TRAVELLER: ONE ROAD trained by K P De Foy, TELEPATHIC trained by S & E Crisford, RATHMOY trained by W Knight, DARK ROSA trained by G Boughey, all Newmarket, 147 miles.

1 DASH DIZZY (IRE) (-) 9-7 (3)

Br B c Wootton Bassett - Dream The Blues (IRE) Silvestre De Sousa J

O Mr Nurlan Bizakov Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Fethard Bloodstock

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled January 7. €300,000 yearling, Wootton Bassett colt. Half-brother to several winners, including smart winner up to 6f Sioux Nation and useful 2-y-o 5fwinnerAlabama. Dam 6f winner Entered for Middle Park/Dewhurst. Likely type. TFRHHHHH BHA-

2 ONE ROAD (IRE) (-)

9-7 (5)

Br B c New Bay - L’Americana Benoit de la Sayette J

O Kpf Bloodstock Ltd Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket T

B Robinsreef Ltd & Aidan Jennings Kpf Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 27. New Bay colt. Dam, runner-up at 5f at 2 yrs in US, half-sister to useful 7f-1 1/4m winner Match Maker out of winner up to 1m (2-y-o 1m winner) I’m In Love. TFRHHHII BHA-

3 POWERFUL GLORY (IRE) (-)

9-7 (4)

Br B c Cotai Glory - Wouldntitbelovely (IRE) Oisin Orr J

O Sheikh Rashid Dalmook Al Maktoum Richard Fahey, Malton T

B C. Marnane

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled February 4. 37,000 gns foal, £190,000 2-y-o, Cotai Glory colt. Dam ran twice at 2 yrs out of unraced half-sister to smart 6f winner Ruby Rocket Entered for Mill Reef One to note TFRHHHHI BHA-

4 RATHMOY (GB) (-)

9-7 (2)

Br B c Blue Point (IRE) - Azma (USA) Luke Morris J

O Promenade Bloodstock Limited William Knight, Newmarket T

B Promenade Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 19. Blue Point colt. Half-brother to 6f winner Al Hitmi. Dam, 1m winner (including at 2 yrs), half-sister to US Grade 3 1 1/2m winner Ms Peintore TFRHHHII BHA-

5 TELEPATHIC (IRE) (-)

9-7 (1)

Br B c Oasis Dream - Annabelle’s Charm (IRE) Harry Davies J

O Mr Edward J. Ware Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket T

B Merry Fox Stud Limited Tattersalls S

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 3. 155,000 gns yearling, Oasis Dream colt. Brother to smart 2-y-o 6fwinner Charming Thought and closely related to 6f winner Playfull Spirit. Dam 1m-1 1/4m winner Interesting. TFRHHHHI BHA-

6 DARK ROSA (IRE) (-)

9-2 (6)

Br Br f Dark Angel (IRE) - Rosa Gialla (IRE) Billy Loughnane J

O Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede George Boughey, Newmarket T

B Melchior Bloodstock & Partners The Sporting Life S

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 7. €50,000 yearling, Dark Angel ﬁlly Half-sister to 2-y-o 1m winnerTiger Mylk. Dam, unraced, closely related to useful 2-y-o 5fwinnerJargelle and half-sister to useful 6f/7fwinner Orange Grouse. Fifth in barrier trial at Naas in May. TFRHHHII BHA-

SANDS OF INDI (IRE)

(-)

9-2 (7)

Br Ch f Sands of Mali (FR) - Alabama Monroe (IRE) Sam James J

O Nick Bradley Racing 5 & E Burke K. R. Burke, Leyburn T

B David Allen Indication Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 4. €9,000 yearling, resold €45,000 yearling, Sands of Mali ﬁlly Half-sister to 7f winnerAlabama Pearl. Dam, lightly raced in Italy, half-sister to useful winner up to 1m Vague Nouvelle. TFRHHHHI BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

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

2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE

Probable S.P.’s: 11-4 Dash Dizzy (IRE), 3-1 Powerful Glory (IRE), 9-2 Telepathic (IRE), 13-2 Sands of Indi (IRE), 11-1 Dark Rosa (IRE), 16-1 One Road (IRE), Rathmoy (GB)

A ﬁeld of newcomers with the standout being DASH DIZZY, who’s bred to be sharp and is evidently held in high regard judged on his Group 1 entries. Powerful Glory proved popular at the Breeze-Ups and holds an entry for the Mill Reef so is another likely type, while Telepathic and Sands of Indi both hail from yards that can ready one.

Geoff Thomas MBE, Patron of Cure Leukaemia will present a memento to the winning owner in the Winner’s Enclosure after this race. A cash prize of £150 will be presented to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race, £75 for Second and £25 ForThird.

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

POSITION OF STALLS

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

HBLB

The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £211,026 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 24th June to 15th September 2024.

ST JOHN AMBULANCE

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

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Second Race 4.15 1m 6y

THE SKY BET FOR THE FANS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

for three yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £21000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £8671, 2nd £4337, 3rd £2167, 4th £1084, 5th £542. (Penalty Value £10991.40)

For conditions of this race, see page 47

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): T Easterby (33 wins from 323 runners, 10%) runs GEORGIE WOOSTER and MYSTERYOFTHESANDS

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D O’Meara (9 wins from 52 runners, 17%) runs ZOZIMUS LONGEST TRAVELLER: KALAMUNDA trained by J Parr, Newmarket, 147 miles.

1 ZOZIMUS (IRE) (11) 246451 CD

6 10-6 (1)

Br B g Footstepsinthesand - Comment David Nolan J

O The Horse Watchers 3 & Robin Oliver David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T

B Grange Stud Timeform S

TIMEFORM VIEW Gained his second win from 41 Flat runs in 6-runner handicap at this C&D (good) 11 days ago by 2 lengths from Casilli. Ought to be in the shake-up again. TFRHHHII BHA79

2 BEYLERBEYI (GB) (24) 311130 D BF

Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Gherdaiya

10-3 (11)

Richard Kingscote J

O Midtech 2 Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B Al Shaqab Racing Mid-Tech (Air Products) Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW 3 wins from 14 runs this year, latest at Doncaster in July 11/2, eighth of 14 in handicap at Yarmouth (8f, good) 24 days ago, doing too much too soon. Well worth another chance oﬀ an unchanged mark. TFRHHHHH BHA76

3 AL MARMAR (IRE) (8) 003603 D 5 10-1 (7)

Br Br g Kodiac - Fraulein Billy Loughnane J

O Cragg Wood Racing Gemma Tutty, Northallerton T

B Diomed Bloodstock Ltd Gemma Tutty Racing, Fitzdares Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Good third of 9 in handicap (13/2) at Redcar (8f, good to ﬁrm) 8 days ago. Merits consideration. TFRHHHII BHA74

4 MILLION THANKS (IRE) (13) 0-10005 CD 5 10-1 (13)

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

Kaiya Fraser (5) J

O Racehorse Ownership Club Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T

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

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Latest win here in May. Last of 5 in handicap at Carlisle (7.8f, soft, 16/1) 13 days ago so needs to bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA74

5 THE COOKSTOWN CAFU (GB) (23) 0-06035 CD 5 10-0 (3)

Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Miss Delila (USA) Rowan Scott J

O Highbank Stud Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T

B Highbank Stud LLP

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner. 8/1, creditable ﬁfth of 17 in handicap at York (7f, good to ﬁrm) 23 days ago. Not discounted. TFRHHHII BHA73

6 ARKENSTAAR (GB) (15) 311343 D

10-0 (5)

Br B g Kessaar (IRE) - Never Lose Connor Beasley J

O Mr P Appleton & Mrs Anne Elliott Michael Dods, Darlington T

B Tibthorpe Stud Denton Hall Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Cheekpieces on for 1st time, good third of 7 in handicap at Hamilton (8.3f, good to ﬁrm, 5/1) 15 days ago, running on. Can give a good account. TFRHHHII BHA73

7 KALAMUNDA (GB) (16) 43110-0 D 4 9-12 (4)

Br B g Zoustar (AUS) - Karen’s Caper (USA) Silvestre De Sousa J

O Trevor and Ruth Milner Joseph Parr, Newmarket T

B Highclere Stud Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW 11/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Newmarket (8f, good) 16 days ago. Has work to do. TFRHHIII BHA71

8 NAVAL ACADEMY

(GB) (36) 0-04210 D 4 9-12 (10)

Br B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Nargys (IRE)

O Ms Austerﬁeld, 8 Amigos, Mr J Burns

B Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

David Egan J

Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T

Mark Walford Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Haydock in July. 10/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at Hamilton (8.3f, good) 36 days ago so needs to get back on track. TFRHHHII BHA71

TERRIES ROYALE

(GB) (17) 05032 4 9-11 (12)

Br B g Territories (IRE) - Soﬁa Royale

O Mr Wayne Brackstone, Mr Steve Whitear

B Mr W. Brackstone & Mr S. J. Whitear

Tom Marquand J

Michael Appleby, Oakham T

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. 10/1, good second of 8 in handicap at Nottingham (8.3f, good to ﬁrm) 17 days ago. Can go well again. TFRHHHHI BHA70

10 CASILLI (GB) (11) 4540-52 D 7 9-10 (8)

Br B m Cacique (IRE) - Lilli Marlane

O W. H. & Mrs J. A. Tinning & Mrs C Wallis

Billy Garritty J

Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T

B Rosyground Stud Stittenham Farms S

TIMEFORM VIEW Eleven runs since last win in 2022 but she recorded a good second of 6 to Zozimus in handicap at this C&D (good) 11 days ago. Can make her presence felt. TFRHHHII BHA69

11 MYSTERYOFTHESANDS (GB) (22) 322166 D 3 9-9 (2)

Br B g Footstepsinthesand - Intrigue

O Ryedale Partners No 4

David Allan J

Tim Easterby, Malton T

B Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook Easthorpe Hall Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Hamilton in July Last of 6 in handicap at Chester (10.3f, good, 18/1) 22 days ago. Back down in trip and others preferred. TFRHHIII BHA74

12 MY HARRISON GEORGE (IRE) (22) 034610 D 4 9-6 (6)

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 VIEW Winner at Ayr in July. Creditable seventh of 15 in handicap (12/1) at York (7.9f, good to ﬁrm) 22 days ago. One for the shortlist. TFRHHHII BHA65

13 GEORGIE WOOSTER (IRE) (37) 006160 3 9-3 (9)

Br B g Inns of Court (IRE) - Classic Legend Jason Hart J

O MULES RACING

B Mountarmstrong Stud

Tim Easterby, Malton T

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Redcar in May. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, seventh of 9 in handicap (25/1) at York (7.9f, good to soft) 37 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. TFRHHIII BHA68

DECLARED RUNNERS 13

2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE

Visor worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 6, 12, 13.

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

Stewards Note: BEYLERBEYI: Following its run on 25/7/2024 it was reported that the horse ran too freely

Probable S.P.’s: 4-1 Zozimus (IRE), 7-1 Al Marmar (IRE), Casilli (GB), 8-1 Terries Royale (GB), 9-1 The Cookstown Cafu (GB), Arkenstaar (GB), 11-1 Beylerbeyi (GB), 16-1 My Harrison George (IRE), 25-1 Kalamunda (GB), 28-1 Naval Academy (GB), Mysteryofthesands (GB), 40-1 Million Thanks (IRE), 80-1 Georgie Wooster (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

This is wide open so at the likely odds it is worth siding with BEYLERBEYI to bounce back in style having gone too freely at Yarmouth last time and bag a fourth win of 2024. Nottingham runner-up Terries Royale heads the list of dangers with few miles still on the clock, although in-form trio Casilli, Zozimus and Al Marmar all need factoring in too.

The Great British Bonus (GBB) oﬀers multiple bonuses of up to £20,000 per eligible race for

Michael Shinners, Head of Sports PR for Sky Bet will present a memento to the winning owner in the Winner’s Enclosure after this race. A cash prize of £150 will be presented to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race, £75 for Second and £25 ForThird.

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

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Third Race 4.45

THE EBF SKY BET SUNDAY SERIES FLYING FILLIES’ STAKES

(CLASS 1) (Listed Race)

for three yrs old and upwards ﬁllies and mares ™ Total prize fund £75000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £33000, 2nd £13605, 3rd £6803, 4th £3405, 5th £1703, 6th £848, 7th £428, 8th £210. (Penalty Value £42015)

For conditions of this race, see page 47

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): R Fahey (28 wins from 224 runners, 12%) runs MARINE WAVE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Bell (7 wins from 28 runners, 25%) runs QUEEN’S GUARD LONGEST TRAVELLER: ADAAY IN DEVON trained by R Millman, Cullompton, 258 miles

1 ADAAY IN DEVON (GB) (8) 123124 D

9-4 (1)

Br B f Adaay (IRE) - Favourite Girl (IRE) Silvestre De Sousa J

O Horniwinks Racing Syndicate Rod Millman, Cullompton T

B Horniwinks Racing Club Millman Racing Club, Rod Millman Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart ﬁlly who bagged her third win this year at Sandown in June. 9/2, good fourth of 10 in handicap at Ascot (5f, good to ﬁrm) 8 days ago. Must enter calculations. TFRHHHHI BHA104

2 MARINE WAVE (IRE) (17) 003102 D

4 9-4 (7)

Br Ch f Harry Angel (IRE) - Ambiguous Oisin Orr J

O Sheikh Rashid Dalmook Al Maktoum Richard Fahey, Malton T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful ﬁlly Latest win at Ripon in June. 8/1, good second of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 17 days ago. Very much one to consider. TFRHHHHI BHA98

3 MIDREAM (IRE) (42) 21-1306 D 4 9-4 (4)

Br Br f U S Navy Flag (USA) - Her Honour (IRE) Paul Mulrennan J

O Clara Stud Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn T

B Peter & Hugh McCutcheon ABM Catering Facilities Management S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful ﬁlly Latest win at Doncaster inApril. Not disgraced when 5 1/2 lengths sixth of 8 toVetiver in listed race (14/1) at Chelmsford City (7f) 42 days ago. Blinkered for 1st time with more needed kept to this grade. TFRHHHII BHA86

4 RAGE OF BAMBY (IRE) (22) 0250-01 D 4 9-4 (6)

Br B f Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Rabiosa Fiore

Charles Bishop J

O Hot To Trot Racing 2 & Mrs A G Kavanagh Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury T

B Az. Agr Capannacce Di Teodora Giorgi Abm Catering Limited, Hot To Trot Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways with a career best in 14-runner handicap at York (6f, good to ﬁrm) 22 days ago. Well drawn there but she still holds leading claims with that form having been franked. TFRHHHHH BHA104

5 TIGER BAY (GB) (34) 523-222

Br B f Harry Angel (IRE) - Totally Lost (IRE)

4 9-4 (8)

Trevor Whelan J

O Clive Brandon & Henry Candy Henry Candy, Wantage T

B Haddenham Stud Farm Ltd Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful ﬁlly. 6/1, creditable second of 11 in handicap at Windsor (6f, good) 34 days ago. Diﬃcult ask up in grade here, however. TFRHHIII BHA78

6 MIAHARRIS (GB) (42) 105-434 3 9-1 (2)

Br B f Zoustar (AUS) - An Ghalanta (IRE)

O Mr O. S. Harris

B The An Ghalanta Partnership

Luke Morris J

Owen Burrows, Lambourn T

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful ﬁlly who posted a respectable 3 lengths fourth of 11 to Fair Angellica in listed race (58/10) at Deauville (7f, good) 42 days ago. No forlorn hope. TFRHHHII BHA99

7 QUEEN’S GUARD (GB) (14) 1-23166 D

3 9-1 (9)

Br B f Havana Grey - So Brave Daniel Tudhope J

O Clipper Michael Bell, Newmarket T

B Carmel Stud Michael Bell Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win in 6f handicap at Lingﬁeld in June but only sixth of 8 to Quinault in listed race at Chester (6.1f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Fairly useful but has plenty on in this company. TFRHHIII BHA87

8 SYMBOLOGY (GB) (58) 300-060 D

Br Gr f Havana Grey - Showstoppa

O Isa Salman Al Khalifa

3 9-1 (5)

Richard Kingscote J

Clive Cox, Hungerford T

B Whitsbury Manor Stud Highclere Thoroughbred Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful ﬁlly. 125/1, twenty sixth of 28 in handicap at Royal Ascot (5f, good to ﬁrm) 58 days ago so needs to bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA92

9 TIERNEY (IRE) (25) 245-062 D

Br B f Mehmas (IRE) - Madam Macie (IRE)

O The Gene Genies

3 9-1 (3)

Tom Marquand J

Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

B Michael McGlynn Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEWFairlyuseful ﬁlly Verygood second of7 in handicap (16/1) at Leicester(7f, good to ﬁrm) 25 days ago, though no match for winner Progressing well recently but this is a tough ask. Engaged Newbury 4.20 Friday TFRHHHII BHA80

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2023: BELIEVING (IRE) 3 9 6 Daniel Tudhope 8-1 (George Boughey) 11 ran Blinkers worn ﬁrst time by No. 3.

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

Probable S.P.’s: 7-4 Rage of Bamby (IRE), 3-1 Adaay In Devon (GB), 11-2 Marine Wave (IRE), 15-2 Miaharris (GB), 25-1 Symbology (GB), 28-1 Midream (IRE), 33-1 Queen’s Guard (GB), 40-1 Tiger Bay (GB), Tierney (IRE)

RAGE OF BAMBY holds the clear edge on form so is taken to follow up her York handicap success in this higher grade. Adaay In Devon is enyoing an excellent season and could emerge as the main danger to Eve Johnson Houghton’s ﬁlly ahead of Marine Wave and Miaharris.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.RAGE OF BAMBY (IRE) 2.ADAAY IN DEVON

Michael Shinners, Head of Sports PR for Sky Bet will present a memento and Perpetual ChallengeTrophyto thewinning ownerin the Winner’s Enclosure afterthis race.Acash prize of £150 will be presented to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race, £75 for Second and £25 ForThird.

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

CHILDREN

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

WELFARE OF HORSES AND RIDERS

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

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

Fourth Race 5.15

THE SKY BET BUILD A BET HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3)

for three yrs old and upwards ™ 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 47

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D O’Meara (21 wins from 140 runners, 15%) runs KNIGHTS AFFAIR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D O’Meara (9 wins from 52 runners, 17%) runs KNIGHTS AFFAIR LONGEST TRAVELLER: LETSBEFRANK trained by J Goldie, Glasgow, 230 miles.

1 GOLDEN FLAME (IRE) (50) 36025/-0 6 9-12 (2)

Br B g Golden Horn - Flame of Gibraltar (IRE) Silvestre De Sousa J

O Mr T. Faulkner Thomas Faulkner, Devauden T

B Godolphin Valley Water Services Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Not scored since 2021 and no impact on return from long absence for new yard at Newcastle 50 days ago.

2 TENERIFE SUNSHINE (GB) (16) 531000

Br Ch c Lope de Vega (IRE) - Yarrow (IRE)

4 9-10 (1)

Billy Loughnane J

O Crone Stud Farms Ltd Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Stone Roses Bloodstock Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Goodwood in June. 10/1, ﬁfteenth of 18 in handicap at Goodwood (20.4f, ﬁrm) 16 days ago. Visor back on. Claims on best form. TFRHHHII BHA83

3 THE GRAND VISIR (GB) (8) 00-0003

Br B g Frankel - Piping (IRE)

10 9-9 (6)

Richard Kingscote J

O Andy Bell & Fergus Lyons Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B Qatar B’stock, Ecurie Monceaux & Skymarc Helicentreuk S

TIMEFORM VIEW Twenty nine runs since last win in 2019. 11/1, good third of 10 in handicap at Ascot (16f, good to ﬁrm) 8 days ago, staying on well. Been given a chance by the assessor TFRHHHII BHA82

4 LETSBEFRANK (IRE) (14) 041132 BF

9-3 (5)

Br B g Frankel - Miss Polaris Paul Mulrennan J

O J S Morrison & Ms Carol Morrison

Jim Goldie, Glasgow T

B Newtown Anner Stud Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won back-to-back handicaps at Hamilton and Thirsk in June and has come close twice since, latest when good second of 9 at Haydock (16.2f, good to ﬁrm, 6/4) 14 days ago, slowly away Big player. TFRHHHHH BHA76

5 KNIGHTS AFFAIR (GB) (25) 3-42214 BF

Br B g Bated Breath - Lady Guinevere

9-0 (4)

Daniel Tudhope J

O F&M Bloodstock Limited David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T

B J. W. Parry The General Asphalte Company Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Oﬀ the mark in decisive fashion at Musselburgh (16f) last month and backed that up when fourth over shorter trip at Catterick 25 days ago. This stiﬀer test of stamina will suit and he ought to go well again. TFRHHHII BHA73

6 TESSY LAD (IRE) (18) 022-600

8-11 (3)

Br B g Australia - Maracuja Tom Eaves J

O DOWN THE CARD Sam England, Guiseley T

B Manister House Stud Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW 50/1 and blinkered for 1st time tongue strap on for 1st time in this code, ninth of 11 in handicap at Redcar (10f, good to ﬁrm) 18 days ago. Signiﬁcantly up in trip. Hard to recommend. TFRHIIII BHA70

7 GODSEND (GB) (11) 612111 CD

(7)

Br Ch g Nathaniel (IRE) - Floriss Luke Morris J

O BuntingOsb/Newsells/NewEngland/StanleyHs Sir Mark Prescott Bt, Newmarket T

B New England,Stanley House, Newsells Park P3P Partners LLP, R & E Bamford Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Hung badly in straight but still managed to make it 4 wins from last 5 starts when scoring in 3-runner handicap over C&D (good) 11 days ago. Cheekpieces (left oﬀ last time) are now reapplied and he must enter calculations. TFRHHHHI BHA79

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE

Visor worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No 3. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 6.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 7.

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

Probable S.P.’s: 2-1 Letsbefrank (IRE), 11-4 Godsend (GB), 6-1 The Grand Visir (GB), Knights Aﬀair (GB), 10-1 Tenerife Sunshine (GB), 28-1 Golden Flame (IRE), 50-1 Tessy Lad (IRE)

This can go to LETSBEFRANK, who has improved with each start since sent handicapping and should beneﬁt from this longer trip. The reapplication of headgear looks a good move for Godsend and he is feared most, whilst the consistent Knights Aﬀair is also respected.

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

GENERAL HELP

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

THE SKY BET EXTRA PLACES EVERY DAY HANDICAP STAKES

(CLASS 4)

for three yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £25000 OwnersPrizeMoney.1st£10323,2nd£5163,3rd£2580,4th£1290,5th£645. (PenaltyValue£13085)Weightsraised1lbandparagraphs27to31oftheWeightsandHandicappingCodecompliedwithwhereapplicable.

For conditions of this race, see page 47

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): T Easterby (33 wins from 323 runners, 10%) runs HIGHWAYGREY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): K R Burke (8 wins from 42 runners, 19%) runs TEMPLE CITY LONGEST TRAVELLER: TEMPLE CITY trained by K R Burke, Leyburn, 60 miles.

1 COCKALORUM (IRE) (29) 655132 CD

Br B g Cape Cross (IRE) - Opinionated (IRE)

O Nawton Racing Club

10-2 (6)

Jason Hart J

Roger Fell & Sean Murray, Nawton T

B Jim Bradley OR8 Wellness S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who posted a season’s best when second of 9 in handicap (7/1) at Ripon (9.8f, good) 29 days ago. Remains fairly treated and is one for shortlist.

2 SOL CAYO (IRE) (442) 33221/0- 4 10-1 (1)

Br B g Havana Gold (IRE) - Epatha (IRE)

Daniel Tudhope J

O The Wolf Pack 9 and Partners Fionn McSharry, Sheriff Hutton T

B Gerard Mullins

TIMEFORM VIEW 28/1, twelfth of 13 in handicap at Epsom (10.1f, good to ﬁrm). Oﬀ 14 months. First run for yard after leaving James Horton. Likely best watched. TFRHHIII BHA83

3 LUDO’S LANDING (IRE) (15) 412253 D 4 9-10 (7)

Br B g Kodiac - Most Beautiful

O Phil & Jude Jones

Joe Fanning J

Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Armitage Bloodstock Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Beverley in June. 8/1, creditable third of 6 in handicap at Newmarket (12f, good to ﬁrm) 15 days ago. Looks competitive on form. TFRHHHII BHA78

4 UNPLUGGED (IRE) (24) 40-0223 CD 8 9-6 (3)

Br B g Alhebayeb (IRE) - Crown Light

Billy Garritty J

O Pellon Racing Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T

B Tinnakill Bloodstock & I. Thompson Stittenham Farms S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who has posted creditable eﬀorts in defeat in recent starts, latest when third of 12 in handicap at Newbury (10f, good to ﬁrm) 24 days ago. Likely to be in the mix again. TFRHHHII BHA74

5 SEE THAT STORM (IRE) (18) 1-231 D 3 9-5 (5)

Br B c Storm The Stars (USA) - Summer Chorus

O Mr Richard Christison

Callum Rodriguez J

Edward Bethell, Middleham T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Rcc Group Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved, on debut for new yard, when winning 11-runner handicap at Redcar (10f, good to ﬁrm) 18 days ago, having run of race 4lb higher now but remains open to improvement. TFRHHHHI BHA80

6 TEMPLE CITY (GB) (14) 33-025

Br B g Kingman - Emirates Queen

O Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

B Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

9-4 (8)

Sam James J

K. R. Burke, Leyburn T

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. 7/2, ﬁfth of 8 in handicap at Haydock (10.2f, good to ﬁrm) 14 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Not out of things.

7 HIGHWAYGREY (GB) (11) 526512 CD

TFRHHHII BHA79

8 9-4 (2)

Br B g Dick Turpin (IRE) - Maybeagrey David Allan J

O Reality Partnerships VII

Tim Easterby, Malton T

B Habton Farms Easthorpe Hall Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW Five time C&D winner who posted another good eﬀort here when second of 11 in handicap over this trip (good) 11 days ago. 3lb higher now but ought to go well again. TFRHHHII BHA72

8 VISIBILITY

(IRE) (17) 051050 CD

Br B g Raven’s Pass (USA) - Cry Pearl (USA)

7 9-2 (4)

Luke Morris J O Paul J Dixon Mr J Wylam & Mrs C J Wylam Scott Dixon, Rolleston T B J. Waldron & J. Barton Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner. Latest win here in July. 20/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 17 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter TFRHHIII BHA70

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 7.

Running for the ﬁrst time since Gelding No 2.

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

Stewards Note: TEMPLE CITY: Following its run on 4/8/2024 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P.’s: 5-2 See That Storm (IRE), 4-1 Cockalorum (IRE), 6-1 Highwaygrey (GB), 7-1 Unplugged (IRE), 8-1 Temple City (GB), 10-1 Ludo’s Landing (IRE), 20-1 Sol Cayo (IRE), 33-1 Visibility (IRE)

COCKALORUM still looks feasibly treated and arrives in top form. He gets the nod in a tricky-looking handicap. See That Storm and Unplugged rate the principal dangers.

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.

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.

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 Attachments is NOT permitted under any circumstances whatsoever.

Sixth Race 6.15

THE SKY BET REQUEST A BET HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2)

for three yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £50000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £20315, 2nd £10160, 3rd £5080, 4th £2540, 5th £1270, 6th £635. (Penalty Value £25770)

For conditions of this race, see page 47

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): R Fahey (28 wins from 224 runners, 12%) runs DARK VINTAGE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Goldie (7 wins from 40 runners, 18%) runs AMERICAN AFFAIR LONGEST TRAVELLER: AMERICAN AFFAIR trained by J Goldie, Glasgow, 230 miles.

1 WALBANK (IRE) (19) 3/00-104 D 4 9-12 (2)

Br B g Kodiac - No Lippy (IRE) David Egan J

O Amo Racing Limited George Boughey, Newmarket T

B Tally-Ho Stud Sports Invest UK Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWShowedmuchimprovedformtolandasecondcareersuccessatMeydan(6f)inJanuary.Nextstarteasilyexcused,andheshapedwellafter6monthsoﬀbefore lackofarecentoutingtoldwhenfourthof12inhandicapatGoodwood(5f)3weeksago.Respectedwithtonguetiereﬁtted. TFR

2 DREAM COMPOSER (FR) (8) 215403 CD 6 9-2 (5)

Br B g Dream Ahead (USA) - High Spice (USA)

O Peter Clarke Racing Partners

Joe Leavy (5) J

James Evans, Kinnersley T

B Khalifa Dasmal The Little Jet Company Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winnerwho struck fast and late when landing “Dash” at Epsom inJune. Has largely performed with credit in handful of starts since, third of 10 in handicap atAscot (5f, good to ﬁrm) 8 days ago. In the mix againwith hisverycapable pilot taking oﬀhandy5lb.

3 AMERICAN AFFAIR (GB) (14) 13-1212 D BF

TFRHHHII BHA93

4 9-1 (8)

Br B g Washington DC (IRE) - Classy Anne Paul Mulrennan J

O Barraston Racing & Mr J S Goldie

Jim Goldie, Glasgow T

B John McGrandles Jim Goldie Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEWProgressive sprinterwho bagged his secondvictoryofthis series atThirsk (5f) inJune and ran anothercrackerfrom 8lb highermarkwhen neck second of 10 in handicap at Haydock (5f) 2 weeks ago.Assessorapplies furtherpressure but respected nevertheless. TFRHHHHI BHA92

4 DARK VINTAGE (IRE) (15) 2-63604 D 3 8-13 (6)

Br Gr or Ro c Dark Angel (IRE) - The Mums

O M Bar O, Llc

B KCS Bloodstock Ltd

Oisin Orr J

Richard Fahey, Malton T

Richard Fahey Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEWFairlyusefulwinnerinUSlastyearandsomeusefuleffortsindefeatintheUKthisseason,fourthof6inhandicapatHamilton(5f,good to firm) 15 days ago, no extra final 100 yds. Comes here from career-low mark and anotherwho holds claims. TFRHHHII BHA92

5 VANTHEMAN (IRE) (30) 50-1201 CD 3 8-13 (4)

Br B g Invincible Army (IRE) - Laila Honiwillow

O Tom Muir / Colin Paterson

Tom Eaves J

Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T

B Yeomanstown Stud K. A. Ryan Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved model having being gelded/dropped to 5f and he conﬁrmed previous promise when winning 8-runner C&D handicap 4 weeks ago, leading ﬁnal 100 yds. One to be interested in again nudged up 4lb. TFRHHHHH BHA92

6 CURIOUS ROVER (IRE) (16) 053322 D BF 3 8-4 (7)

Br B g The Irish Rover (IRE) - Only Live Once Andrew Mullen J

O URSA Major Racing Ltd and Partner

B Aidan Sexton

Katie Scott, Galashiels T

Overlander Vehicles, Adra Projects Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWLow-keystart to present campaign but ﬁrmlyback in the groove now, ﬁnishing a smashing second atYork (5.4f) and again going down onlynarrowly at Musselburgh (5f) 16 days ago. Up 3lb ahead ofthis butwon’t be long in resumingwinningways on recent evidence. TFRHHHII BHA83

7 ARECIBO (FR) (9) 030453 D

Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Oceanique (USA)

O Santry Racing

9 8-2 (3)

Luke Morris J

Declan Carroll, Malton T

B Wertheimer et Frere Tote, Santry Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Boasts a poor win record and whilst he wasn’t disgraced when third of 7 in handicap at Thirsk 9 days ago, he looks vulnerable to younger rivals here from out of the weights. Engaged 7.05 Thirsk Friday. TFRHHIII BHA78

8 TRILBY (GB) (14) 066641

Br B g Twilight Son - Fascinator

O Tip Your Hat Partnership

B Bumble Bloodstock & Mrs S. Nicholls

4 8-2 (1)

Joe Fanning J

Sam England, Guiseley T

Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWWonpairofheavygroundhandicapsinthespringand,followingagoodeffortatYorkinJuly,hepostedacareer-bestdisplaywhenwinning15-runnerhandicap (6/1)atHaydock(6f,firm)14daysago,leadinginsidefinal1f Littlebitmoreonhisplatefromoutoftheweightshere,though.

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

TFRHHHII BHA76

2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE

Visor worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.

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

Stewards Note: DARK VINTAGE: Following its run on 3/8/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed throughout.

Probable S.P.’s: 10-3 Vantheman (IRE), 7-2 American Aﬀair (GB), 13-2 Curious Rover (IRE), 7-1 Dream Composer (FR), 8-1 Walbank (IRE), Trilby (GB), 10-1 Dark Vintage (IRE), 18-1 Arecibo (FR)

VANTHEMAN confirmed the promise of his efforts in some strong 3-y-o handicaps when scoring over C&D 4 weeks ago and he appeals as the type to go well again from his revised mark. American Affair continues to thrive and was only just foiled in his bid for the £100,000 bonus at Haydock 2 weeks ago. He’s a big threat, as is Dream Composer re-united with Joe Leavy.

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

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Seventh Race 6.45

THE SKY BET ACCA FREEZE FILLIES’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS

5)

for three yrs old and upwards ﬁllies and mares ™ Total prize fund £21000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £8671, 2nd £4337, 3rd £2167, 4th £1084, 5th £542. (Penalty Value £10991.40)

For conditions of this race, see page 47

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LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D O’Meara (21 wins from 140 runners, 15%) runs JENNI TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D O’Meara (9 wins from 52 runners, 17%) runs JENNI LONGEST TRAVELLER: CERVARO DELLA SALA trained by P F I Cole, Whatcombe, 173 miles.

1 MAY BLOSSOM (GB) (23) 003420 C

(6)

Br B m Mayson - Almond Branches Oisin McSweeney (3) J

O Ursa Major Racing Ltd & Julie Camacho Julie Camacho, Malton T

B Mr J. A. Knox and Mrs M. A. Knox David Roberts & Partners Insurance Brokers S

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner. Found run of good form coming to a halt when ﬁfteenth of 21 in handicap at York (6f, good to ﬁrm, 18/1) just over 3 weeks ago. Each-way claims back in this company.

2 THE WAITING GAME (GB) (20) 044-364 D 5 9-10 (5)

Br B m Due Diligence (USA) - Critical Speed (IRE) Silvestre De Sousa J

O Howell and Johanna Jenkins Jack Jones, Newmarket T

B Howell Jenkins

TIMEFORM VIEW Five wins from 18 Flat runs. 4/1, again ran respectably when fourth of 14 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 20 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA73

3 BELLA KOPELLA (IRE) (19) 014402 D 4 9-9 (1)

Br B f Awtaad (IRE) - Ajla (IRE) Rowan Scott J

O Martin Webb Racing Nigel Tinkler, Malton T

B Tally-Ho Stud WJ Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Beverley in May. 13/2, wasted no time getting back to form with her sights lowered when second of 7 in handicap at same track (5f, good to ﬁrm) 19 days ago, staying on ﬁnal 1f Enters calculations. TFRHHHHI BHA72

4 WINNING POINT (GB) (26) 01 D 3 9-9 (8)

Br B f Blue Point (IRE) - Rehn’s Nest (IRE)

Richard Kingscote J

O Mr Saeed Suhail Sir Michael Stoute, Newmarket T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORM VIEWLeft debut effort behindwhenwinning 9-runnernovice at Lingfield (6f,AW, 11/4) 26 days ago, quickening to lead final 100 yds and well on top finish. Bred to be useful and will go on improving now heading into handicaps. TFRHHHHH BHA75

5 EMILY POST (GB) (11) 42-6065 CD 5 9-8 (11)

Br B m Charming Thought - Mary Read Paul Mulrennan J

O Mrs F. Denniﬀ Michael Dods, Darlington T

B A. S. Denniﬀ Denton Hall Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWC&Dwinner. 12/1, creditable 1 3/4 lengths ﬁfth of11 toAGirl Named Ivyin handicap at this C&D (good) 11 days ago, running on when switched approaching ﬁnal 1f Needs everything to fall right, but lurks on a handy mark. TFRHHHII BHA71

6 MARY THE PRIEST (IRE) (387) 631405- D 3 9-7 (10)

Br B f Belardo (IRE) - Methayel (IRE) Luke Morris J

O Mr J. Butler John Butler, Newmarket T

B Ringfort Stud

TIMEFORM VIEWGot back on track returned to a more realistic gradewhen ﬁfth of 8 in nursery(10/1) at Cork (5f, good) 12 months ago. First run foryard after leaving Joseph G. Murphy (€6,000) and a watching brief is advised unless the mark says otherwise. TFRHHIII BHA73

7 CERVARO DELLA SALA (GB) (81) 23-3521 D 3 9-7 (4)

Br Gr f Bungle Inthejungle - Comfort In Sound (USA) Tom Marquand J

O Mr Christopher Wright & Mr David Kilburn Paul & Oliver Cole, Whatcombe T

B Stratford Place Stud Stratford Place Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW 10/3, put experience to good use to ﬁnally get oﬀ the mark in 5-runner maiden at Kempton (6f) just under 3 months ago, making all. Back in a handicap and could well kick on now up and running. TFRHHHII BHA73

8 A GIRL NAMED IVY (IRE) (11) 0-101 CD 3 9-6 (2)

Br Gr f Dark Angel (IRE) - May Girl

O Mr Frank Lowe

Connor Beasley J

Michael Dods, Darlington T

B Yeomanstown Stud Magnus Homes S

TIMEFORM VIEWHaseitherfinishedtailed-offlastorwoninher4starts.33/1,resumedwinningwaystakingonhereldersin11-runnerhandicapatthisC&D (good) 11 days ago, edging ahead final 100 yds and just holding on. Nudged up just 2lb so she must be considered. TFRHHHII BHA72

9 GAME BREAKER (IRE) (5) 1-60003 D

Br B f Soldier’s Call - Spanish Fly (IRE)

O Rebecca Menzies Racing Club

3 9-5 (3)

Kaiya Fraser (5) J

Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T

B Mr Edwin Thompson Bluegrass Horse Feeds S

TIMEFORM VIEW 20/1, took a big step back in the right direction from a sliding mark when third of 5 in handicap at Hamilton (5f, good) 5 days ago. Her task is to now build on that here. TFRHHIII BHA71

10 ALREET CHA (IRE) (22) 222544

3 9-4 (7)

Br B f Dandy Man (IRE) - Dutch Courage David Egan J

O RIBBLEDON

Craig Lidster, Easingwold T

B R. G. & T. E. Levin Luna York Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Did all she could after 7 weeks oﬀ having undergone a breathing operation when fourth of 14 in handicap (12/1) atYork (7f, good to ﬁrm) just over 3 weeks ago. This an easier assignment, so she shouldn’t be underestimated. TFRHHHII BHA70

11 JENNI (IRE) (13) 043436

Br B f Mehmas (IRE) - Inuk (IRE)

O Middleham Park Racing CXXV

3 9-1 (9)

Mark Winn (3) J

David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T

B Tally-Ho Stud Tattersalls S

TIMEFORM VIEW Cheekpieces on for 1st time, easy to back and ran below form when sixth of 8 in handicap (8/1) at Ripon (5f, ﬁrm) 13 days ago, slowly away Type to bounce back quickly TFRHHHII BHA67

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

2023:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Hood worn by No 5. Blinkers worn by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 9, 11.

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

Probable S.P.’s: 3-1 Winning Point (GB), 11-2 Cervaro Della Sala (GB), 15-2 A Girl Named Ivy (IRE), 17-2 Bella Kopella (IRE), 9-1 The Waiting Game (GB), 10-1 May Blossom (GB), 16-1 Alreet Cha (IRE), 20-1 Emily Post (GB), Jenni (IRE), 28-1 Game Breaker (IRE), 33-1 Mary The Priest (IRE)

Cases can be made for the majority of these, but they don’t come much more unexposed than WINNING POINT, who proved a different proposition from her debut when scoring at Lingfield last month and is open to further progress now heading down the handicap route. Bella Kopella wasted no time getting back to form recently, so she heads up the dangers, with May Blossom and recent C&D winner A Girl Named Ivy rounding off the shortlist.

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

UNAUTHORISED BOOKMAKING

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

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 3.45 - THE CURE LEUKAEMIA EBF ‘NEWCOMERS’ MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 3) (For horses which have never run) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £11880 to the winning horse The second to receive £5577, the third £2789 and the fourth £1394. for maiden two yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible, which have never run. Enter by noon, August 12th and pay £55 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 16th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 7lb; ﬁllies 9st 2lb. SKY BET have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the owner of the winner They will also present a total cash prize of £250 to be split between the three stable employees judged by them to be in charge of the three best turned out horses in this race THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed £1,000 towards the prize money for this race 10 entries at £55 - Closed August 12th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £9387; Second £4693; Third £2347; Fourth £1173. (Penalty Value £11880) SS

SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 4.15 - THE SKY BET FOR THE FANS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10991 to the winning horse The second to receive £5157, the third £2576, the fourth £1289 and the ﬁfth £642. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 56-75 (also open to such horses rated 76 and 77; such horses rated 55 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £55 stake if the horse is rated 56 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 55 or lower with £44 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 16th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 5lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 10lb Penalties, after August 10th, 2024, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. SKY BET have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the owner of the winner. They will also present a total cash prize of £250 to be split between the three stable employees judged by them to be in charge of the three best turned out horses in this race. 34 entries at £55. - Closed August 12th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8671; Second £4337; Third £2167; Fourth £1084; Fifth £542. (Penalty Value £10991.40) SS SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 4.45 - THE EBF SKY BET SUNDAY SERIES FLYING FILLIES’ STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £42015 to the winning horse The second to receive £15997, the third £8010, the fourth £3997, the ﬁfth £2002, the sixth £1005, the seventh £502 and the eighth £247. for three yrs old and upwards ﬁllies and mares only, which are E.B.F eligible. Enter by noon, August 12th and pay £200 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 16th. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 1lb; 4-y-o and up 9st 4lb Penalties, after 2023, a winner of a Listed race 3lb Of a Group 3 race 5lb Of a Group 1 or Group 2 race 7lb. SKY BET have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the owner of the winner They will also present a total cash prize of £250 to be split between the three stable employees judged by them to be in charge of the three best turned out horses in this race THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed £10,000 towards the prize money for this race The winning owner will also receive a Perpetual Challenge Trophy, to be held for one year only 16 entries at £200. - Closed August 12th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £33000; Second £13605; Third £6803; Fourth £3405; Fifth £1703; Sixth £848; Seventh £428; Eighth £210. (Penalty Value £42015) A SS

SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 5.15 - THE SKY BET BUILD A BET HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £15462 to the winning horse The second to receive £7251, the third £3627, the fourth £1812, the ﬁfth £906 and the sixth £453. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-95 (also open to such horses rated 96 and 97; such horses rated 68 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £75 stake if the horse is rated 69 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 68 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 16th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight 9st 12lb Penalties, after August 10th, 2024, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. SKY BET have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the owner of the winner They will also present a total cash prize of £250 to be split between the three stable employees judged by them to be in charge of the three best turned out horses in this race. This race is one of a series of nine 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. 12 entries, 1 at £15 and 11 at £75. - Closed August 12th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £12189; Second £6096; Third £3048; Fourth £1524; Fifth £762; Sixth £381. (Penalty Value £15462) SS

SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 5.45 - THE SKY BET EXTRA PLACES EVERY DAY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £13085 to the winning horse The second to receive £6140, the third £3067, the fourth £1535 and the ﬁfth £765. for three 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). £65 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher, or £13 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lower with £52 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 16th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 4lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 9lb Penalties, after August 10th, 2024, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. SKY BET have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the owner of the winner They will also present a total cash prize of £250 to be split between the three stable employees judged by them to be in charge of the three best turned out horses in this race 20 entries at £65. - Closed August 12th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £10323; Second £5163; Third £2580; Fourth £1290; Fifth £645. (Penalty Value £13085) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 6.15 - THE SKY BET REQUEST A BET HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £25770 to the winning horse The second to receive £12085, the third £6045, the fourth £3020, the ﬁfth £1510 and the sixth £755. for three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, August 12th and pay £125 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 16th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight 9st 12lb Penalties, after August 10th, 2024, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb NOTE: Any horse rated above 105 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 9st 12lb. Subsequently, the excess over 105 in any rating shall be allotted to that horse without limitation to the highest weight to be carried.. SKY BET have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the owner of the winner. They will also present a total cash prize of £250 to be split between the three stable employees judged by them to be in charge of the three best turned out horses in this race. PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 of the Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race. 16 entries at £125. - Closed August 12th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £20315; Second £10160; Third £5080; Fourth £2540; Fifth £1270; Sixth £635. (Penalty Value £25770) SS SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 6.45 - THE SKY BETACCA FREEZE FILLIES’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10991 to the winning horse The second to receive £5157, the third £2576, the fourth £1289 and the ﬁfth £642. for three yrs old and upwards ﬁllies and mares only, Rated 56-75 (also open to such horses rated 76 and 77; such horses rated 55 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £55 stake if the horse is rated 56 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 55 or lower with £44 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 16th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 7lb; 3-y-o 8st 4lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st 12lb; 3-y-o 9st 9lb Penalties, after August 10th, 2024, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. 30 entries at £55. - Closed August 12th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8671; Second £4337; Third £2167; Fourth £1084; Fifth £542. (Penalty Value £10991.40) SS

SEE PAGE 44 FOR THIS RACE.

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