Pontefract Racecard - Thursday 26th September by Weatherbys

AFTERNOON RACING

THURSDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER

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THURSDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER

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upcoming fixtures & Season Finale

Monday 7th October

Monday 21st October

Join us on the 21st October for the final fixture of 2024 at Pontefract Racecourse.

The 2 year olds will take to the stage in the EBF Silver Tankard Stakes for our final Listed Race of the year.

After racing we will have National Hunt horses galloping on the track before they start their new season. There might be one or two Northern stars to keep an eye on!

First Race 2.00

THE

SEASON

FINALE ON 21ST OCTOBER APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

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 39

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Midgley (18 wins from 136 runners, 13%) runs LATIN FIVE & MRS TRUMP TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Camacho (4 wins from 28 runners, 14%) runs HOLBACHE LONGEST TRAVELLER: ALAFDHAL trained by P McEntee, Newmarket, 147 miles

1 PAPA DON’T PREACH (IRE) (10) 60-0463 D

9-10 (1)

Br B g Kodiac - Paella (IRE) Andrea Pinna (7) J

O The Kevin Frost Racing Club Kevin Frost, Newark T

B Tally-Ho Stud Kevin Frost Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. Posted one of better recent eﬀorts when creditable third of 9 in handicap at Windsor (5.1f, good, 13/2) 10 days ago. Claims if building on that.

2 REFUGE (GB) (16) 451505 D

(9)

Br B g Harbour Watch (IRE) - Beldale Memory (IRE) Lewis Chalkley (7) J

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

B The Beldale Memory Partnership Sti enham Farms S

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Beverley in July Below form ﬁfth of 9 in handicap at Leicester (5f, soft, 22/1) 16 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. TFRHHIII BHA60

3 ALAFDHAL (IRE) (5) 000052 CD 6 9-8 (2)

Br Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Afdhaad Grace McEntee J

O Mr Trevor Johnson Phil McEntee, Newmarket T

B Shadwell Estate Company Limited Tallon International Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who returned to form when second of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 5 days ago. Figures oﬀ a handy mark and is one for shortlist. TFRHHHHH BHA59 (+1)

4 HOLBACHE (GB) (14) 003146 CD

Br B g Coach House (IRE) - By Rights

O Last Day Racing Partnership

B Mayden Stud& Last Day Racing Partnership

6 9-7 (3)

Tom Kiely-Marshall (5) J

Julie Camacho, Malton T

Tote, David Roberts & Partners Insurance Brokers S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner in July but been well below that level in a couple of starts since. Percentage call is to look elsewhere. TFRHHIII BHA58

5 MRS TRUMP (IRE) (15) 225410 D

9-7 (5)

Br B f James Garﬁeld (IRE) - Musicora Mark Winn J

O R Chapman, G J Daly & R J Parks

Paul Midgley, Westow T

B Rathbarry Stud R&N Logistics & Daughters Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Below form at Carlisle latest but had registered his third win of 2024 at Redcar previously and must enter calculations.

6 OPAL STORM (GB) (16) 262146 D

Br B f Hot Streak (IRE) - Dark Opal (IRE)

O Brian Rothwell Racing

TFRHHHHI BHA58

9-6 (6)

Aiden Brookes J

Brian Rothwell, Malton T

B In At The Start Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Got back on scoreboard at Beverley (5f) last month and run creditably in both starts since, latest when sixth in Carlisle handicap (6f, good to soft) 16 days ago. Likely to go well again.

TFRHHHII BHA57

7 LATIN FIVE (IRE) (23) 050330 D 7 9-3 (4)

Br B g Camacho - Penolva (IRE)

O Sandﬁeld & Ged Shields

B Canice Farrell

Andrew Breslin J

Paul Midgley, Westow T

TIMEFORM VIEW Not disgraced at Newcastle latest and had made the frame in a couple of handicaps over this trip previously Warrants respect.

TFRHHHII BHA54

8 THE

PRINCES

POET (GB) (10) 300000 D

Br B g Brazen Beau (AUS) - Poesy

9-0 (10)

Harry Burns J

O Mr Barrie Kirby Ian McInnes, Catwick T

B Corps Commerce Ltd East Yorkshire Hydraulics Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Sixteen runs since last win in 2023. 100/1, last of 11 in handicap at Thirsk (6f, good) 10 days ago. Hard to fancy TFRHIIII BHA51 (-2)

9 VARIETY

ISLAND

(GB) (14) 220406 5 8-9 (7)

Br B g Spill The Beans (AUS) - Love Island Rhys Elliott (5) J

O Grange Park Racing XVI and Partners Simon Whitaker, Scarcroft T

B Hellwood Stud Farm Grange Park Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Bit below form sixth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (6f, 6/1) 14 days ago, unable to sustain eﬀort. Claims on best form. 1lb out of the weights.

10 PINK

STRIPES

TFRHHHII BHA45

(GB) (17) 643006 4 8-9 (8)

Br Gr f Heeraat (IRE) - Mariah’s Melody (IRE)

William Pyle J

O Mr Paul D’Amato Lisa Williamson, Tarporley T

B E. H. Jones (Paints) Ltd Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 29 Flat runs. 50/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 17 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Not easy to make a strong case for. 1lb out of the weights.

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Blinkers worn ﬁrst time by No. 10. Blinkers worn by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 6, 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 8.

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

Stewards Note:

HOLBACHE: Following its run on 12/9/2024 it was reported that the horse hung leù-handed.

MRS TRUMP: Following its run on 11/9/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P.’s: 9-2 Alafdhal (IRE), 6-1 Mrs Trump (IRE), 13-2 Papa Don’t Preach (IRE), Opal Storm (GB), 15-2 Holbache (GB), Latin Five (IRE), 8-1 Variety Island (GB), 14-1 Refuge (GB), 50-1 Pink Stripes (GB), 66-1 The Princes Poet (GB)

ALAFDHAL has been given a chance by the handicapper and posted his best eﬀort for some time at Wolverhampton last week. He can return to winning ways Mrs Trump and Opal Storm can also make their presence felt.

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.

A representative of Pontefract Racecourse will present a memento to the winning ownerin the Winner’s Enclosure afterthis race.Acash prize of£30will be presented to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. HBLB

The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £116,926 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 16th September to 31st December 2024.

Second Race 2.35

THENORTHERNCOMMERCIALSUSEDCOMMERCIALVEHICLES EBFMAIDENSTAKES(CLASS5)

(forhorseswhichhavenotrunmorethanthreetimes)(GBBRACE) for maiden two yrs old x Total prize fund £8000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3414, 2nd £1706, 3rd £854, 4th £426. (Penalty Value £4320)

For conditions of this race, see page 39

- A

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): R Fahey (30 wins from 220 runners, 14%) runs MWAFAQ TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W Haggas (9 wins from 45 runners, 20%) runs SAMUJANA

LONGEST TRAVELLERS: ROCK DIVA trained by O Sangster & BERNING HOT trained by R Hannon, both Marlborough, 204 miles

1 EY UP HE’S A STAR (GB) (-)

Br B g Sogann (FR) - Velvet Jaguar

9-7 (8)

David Nolan J

O Mrs M Lingwood Mr Kaine Wood Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood, Norton T

B Dr A. Gillespie

TIMEFORM VIEWFoaled February 23. Half-brother to 5fwinner Ey Up It’s Maggie and 7f-1 1/4m winner Ey Up Its The Boss. Dam unraced. Yard have enjoyed plenty of success with this family but he may be more of a longer-term project. TFRHHIII BHA-

2 GOLDEN HARMONY (FR) (28) 0

9-7 (10)

Br B g Kameko (USA) - Gadﬂy Faye McManoman J

O Mr Raymond Hui Nigel Tinkler, Malton T

B E.A.R.L. Qatar Bloodstock Ltd Alexanders York S

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 28. €115,000 yearling, Kameko gelding. Always behind and looked one for the longer term when seventh of 10 in novice (66/1) at Carlisle (5.8f, soft) on debut 28 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA-

3 MWAFAQ (IRE) (-)

9-7 (7)

Br B c Mehmas (IRE) - Pivotal Lady Oisin Orr J

O Mr Mohammed Bin Hamad Khalifa Al A⁄yah

B Mohammed Hamad Khalifa Al-A⁄yah

Richard Fahey, Malton T

TIMEFORM VIEWFoaled June 5. Half-brother to winner up to 7f Raven’s Lady and 7f-1 1/4m winner Zman Awal, both useful.Yard no stranger to success with their juveniles so conﬁdence behind him on debut would need to be viewed positively TFRHHHII BHA-

4 PANENKA (IRE) (40) 06

Br B c Kodiac - Orange Blossom

9-7 (11)

David Probert J

O Mr J Goddard Clive Cox, Hungerford T

B Mountarmstrong Stud Clive Cox Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Looked a work-in-progress in 2 starts to date, taking a small step forward when sixth in novice at Newmarket (6f, good to ﬁrm) 40 days ago, every chance under 2f out and no extra last 1/2f In the mix in what rates a less demanding aﬀair TFRHHHII BHA-

5 SPACE RAIDER (GB) (19) 00

Br B g Ardad (IRE) - Bikini

O Royale Racing & Alfa Site Services Ltd

B Mrs S. G. Lidsey

9-7 (6)

William Pyle (3) J

Craig Lidster, Easingwold T

TIMEFORM VIEW Was very green on debut at Beverley and he oﬀered little having been gelded when last of 17 in novice (125/1) at Thirsk (6f, good to ﬁrm) 19 days ago. Nurseries promise to be more his bag. TFRHIIII BHA-

6 WHAT WHAT WHAT (GB) (12) 0

Br B g Eqtidaar (IRE) - Mrakeb (USA)

O Tomlinson Racing 2023

9-7 (12)

Billy Garritty J

Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T

B JKP Bloodstock Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Cheap purchase who possibly needed the run when coming home last of 7 in maiden at Musselburgh (7.1f) on debut 12 days ago. Unlikely to be of much interest until tackling handicaps later on. TFRHIIII BHA-

7 ANN TERRY (GB) (46) 354

9-2 (3)

Br B f Mohaather - Oeuvre d’Art (IRE) Jason Hart J

O RaceShare 100 - Ann Terry John & Sean Quinn, Malton T

B Castle Estates JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair third of 6 in maiden (12/1) atAyr (6f, good to ﬁrm) on debut in July but hasn’t built on that in pair of starts at Thirsk/Ripon subsequently

Another who is likely to be bettered suited to nurseries. TFRHHHII BHA71

8 BERNING HOT (IRE) (13) 04

Br Gr f Raven’s Pass (USA) - Dream On Me (GER)

9-2 (2)

David Egan J

O Amo Racing Limited Richard Hannon, Marlborough T

B Kildaragh Stud Sports Invest UK Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWRan to onlya modest levelwhen seventh in maiden at Newbury(6f, good to ﬁrm) on debut inAugust but betterdisplaywhen fourth in maiden at Doncaster (7f, good) 13 days ago, no extra late on having been keen early on. Respected back at 6f TFRHHHII BHA-

9 DARK ROSA (IRE) (13) 442

9-2 (4)

Br Br f Dark Angel (IRE) - Rosa Gialla (IRE) Pat Cosgrave J

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

B Melchior Bloodstock & Partners The Sporting Life S

TIMEFORM VIEW Was easy to back but continued theme of race-by-race progress under positive ride when second in novice at Chester (6.1f, heavy) 13 days ago. May well do better still and she’s on the shortlist here. TFRHHHHH BHA72

10 NIPPASSO (GB) (16) 6

9-2 (5)

Br Br f Sogann (FR) - Chip N Pin Lewis Chalkley (7) J

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

B Susan E. Mason & Mr S. A. Hollings Sti enham Farms S

TIMEFORM VIEW Sogann ﬁlly Dam maiden, including over jumps. Showed a bit when sixth of 12 in novice (200/1) at Leicester (7f, soft) on debut 16 days ago, plugging on ﬁnal 100 yds. One for further down the line. TFRHHIII BHA-

11 ROCK

DIVA

(IRE) (37) 3

9-2 (1)

Br B f Ten Sovereigns (IRE) - Nassya Kevin Stott J

O Michael O’Flynn, John Nesbi & Partner Ollie Sangster, Marlborough T

B Grenane House Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Ten Sovereigns ﬁlly Third of 9 in maiden (7/2) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) on debut 25 days ago. Showing speed but lacking the required polish oﬀ the bridle. Open to improvement and she’s in the mix switched to turf TFRHHHHI BHA-

SAMUJANA (IRE) (24) 00

9-2 (13)

Br B f Dandy Man (IRE) - Ladoga Adam Farragher J

O The Marathon Partnership William Haggas, Newmarket T

B Watkins Bloodstock Somerville Lodge Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced ﬁlly. Tenth of 12 in novice at Windsor (6f, good to ﬁrm, 33/1) 24 days ago, always behind. Represents top stable but can only be watched on what she’s achieved to date TFRHHIII BHA-

13 TABBY (GB) (26) 05

Br B f Muhaarar - Lady Tabitha (IRE)

9-2 (9)

Marco Ghiani J

O Saxtead Livestock Ltd Denis Quinn, Exning T

B Saxtead Livestock Ltd Rupert Taylor Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced fillywho showed more than first time up when fifth of 9 in novice at Chelmsford City (6f) 26 days ago, keeping on gradually without threatening. Likely type for handicaps moving forward. TFRHHIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 13 2023: SALA DA BALLO 2 9 7 Rossa Ryan 6-1 (George Boughey) 13 ran

Running for the ﬁrst time since Gelding No. 1.

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

Probable S.P.’s: 4-1 Dark Rosa (IRE), 9-2 Rock Diva (IRE), 5-1 Panenka (IRE), 13-2 Berning Hot (IRE), 8-1 Ann Terry (GB), 17-2 Mwafaq (IRE), 25-1 Nippasso (GB), 33-1 Ey Up He’s A Star (GB), Tabby (GB), 40-1 Samujana (IRE), 50-1 Golden Harmony (FR), 66-1 Space Raider (GB), What What What (GB)

SMARTER

DARK ROSA ran her best race to date under a positive ride when runner-up at Chester 13 days ago, just paying the price late on under testing conditions Likely capable of be er again, she shades the vote ahead of Rock Diva who looks sure to have derived plenty from her promising debut third at Wolverhampton. Berning Hot and Ann Terry can also get in the mix.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.DARK

1ST 3RD 2ND 4TH

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.

A representative of 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.

ABBREVIATIONS

BF - Beaten Favourite.C - Course Winner. U - Unseated Rider.

D - Distance Winner.d - Disqualiﬁed. S - Slipped.

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Third Race 3.10

THE SIMON SCROPE DALBY SCREW-DRIVER HANDICAP STAKES

(CLASS 3)

for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £18000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £7681, 2nd £3839, 3rd £1921, 4th £959. (Penalty Value £9720)

For conditions of this race, see page 39

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): R Becke (11 wins from 45 runners, 24%) runs MR MONACO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Becke (11 wins from 34 runners, 32%) runs MR MONACO LONGEST TRAVELLER: MR MONACO trained by R Becke , Kimpton Down, 214 miles.

1 KILLYBEGS WARRIOR (IRE) (33) 000050 D 4 9-13 (4)

Br B c Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Alltherightmoves (IRE) Oisin Orr J

O Mr M. Doyle Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Glashare House Stud Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. Fourteenth of 17 in handicap at York (10.2f, good to ﬁrm, 18/1) 33 days ago. Others more persuasive. TFRHHIII BHA94

2 MR MONACO (GB) (34) 6-42314 D

9-9 (2)

Br B g Territories (IRE) - Alle Stelle Hector Crouch J

O The Obank Partnership Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T

B Bearstone Stud Limited R M Becke Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Sandown in August. 5/1, good fourth of 12 in handicap at York (11.8f, good to ﬁrm) 34 days ago. In the mix. TFRHHHII BHA95

3 LOYAL TOUCH (IRE) (12) 000636 D

4 9-4 (6)

Br B g No Nay Never (USA) - Devoted To You (IRE) Archie Young (5) J

O TW Racing Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Barronstown Stud Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW 15/2, suﬀered a modest run when sixth of 9 in handicap at Chester (10.3f, soft) 12 days ago so he’s in the picture. TFRHHHII BHA85

4 HOSANNA POWER (IRE) (81) 2/23-130 D 4 9-3 (7)

Br Ch g Frankel - Belle Josephine David Probert J

O King Power Racing Co Ltd Sir Michael Stoute, Newmarket T

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

TIMEFORM VIEW 1 win from 3 runs this year Winner at Newbury in May. 18/5, last of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f) 81 days ago. Can give a good account if shrugging oﬀ latest eﬀort. TFRHHHII BHA84

5 DAMBUSTER (GB) (26) 14-1666 D

9-2 (10)

Br B g Kingman - Wall of Sound P. J. McDonald J

O Chasemore Farm Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B Chasemore Farm Chasemore Farm LLP S

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Beverley in April. Last of 6 in handicap (6/1) at Sandown (10f, good) 26 days ago. Something to ﬁnd on form. TFRHHIII BHA88

6 BARYSHNIKOV (GB) (92) 166640 CD

(3)

Br Ch g Mastercraùsman (IRE) - Tara Moon Connor Beasley J

O Mr John Kno s & Partner

David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk T

B M. H. and Mrs G. Tourle Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Latest win at Redcar in May. 25/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at Carlisle (11.2f, good to ﬁrm) 92 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.

Br B g Fast Company (IRE) - Shama’s Song (IRE) Andrew Mullen J

O Middleham Park Racing CXV & C Barclay Ben Haslam, Middleham T

B Anthony Kirwan Middleham Park Racing S TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Creditable third of 8 in

8 OVERTURE (GB) (8) 531111 D

Br Ch f New Approach (IRE) - Tribute Act

3 9-1 (in 6lb ex) (9)

Luke Morris J

O Elite Racing Club Sir Mark Prescott Bt, Newmarket T

B Elite Racing Club Elite Racing Club S

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive type who posted a career best when completing his four-timer in 10-runner handicap at Yarmouth (11.5f, ﬁrm) 8 days ago. The one to beat under a 6lb penalty TFRHHHHH BHA81 (+7)

9 EDUCATE (GB) (97) 1-2353 3 8-12 (1)

Br B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Wordless (IRE) Harry Burns (3) J

O Mr Conor Morris Patrick Morris, Prescot T

B Denford Stud Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced winner Good third of 6 in handicap (9/1) at Newmarket (10f, good to ﬁrm). Oﬀ 97 days First run for yard after leaving John & Thady Gosden and not ruled out. TFRHHHII BHA84

10 WHATHAPPENSINVEGAS (IRE) (19) 130046 D 3 8-5 (8)

Br B g New Bay - L’Ambre Gris (IRE)

David Egan J

O Mr Sayed Hashish Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B L’Ambre Gris Syndicate Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Hamilton in June. 40/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, sixth of 9 in handicap at Ascot (12f, good to soft) 19 days ago. More is needed. TFRHHIII BHA77

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2023: CHRISZOFF (IRE) 3 9 7 Rossa Ryan 5-1 (Archie Watson) 7 ran

Visor worn by No. 5. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 10. Running for the ﬁrst time since Gelding No 9.

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

Stewards Note:

LOYAL TOUCH: Following its run on 14/9/2024 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.

HOSANNA POWER: Following its run on 7/7/2024 it was reported that the horse was forced wide throughout.

EDUCATE: Following its run on 21/6/2024 it was reported that the horse suﬀered interference in running.

Probable S.P.’s: 15-8 Overture (GB), 9-2 Mr Monaco (GB), 9-1 Hosanna Power (IRE), 11-1 Loyal Touch (IRE), Dambuster (GB), 16-1 Lightening Company (IRE), Educate (GB), 18-1 Killybegs Warrior (IRE), 22-1 Baryshnikov (GB), 33-1 Whathappensinvegas (IRE)

Sir Mark Presco ’s OVERTURE ra eld oﬀ a four-timer at Yarmouth last week but still looks ahead of her mark under a 6lb penalty and gets a conﬁdent vote Lightening Company returns to this sphere on a handy-looking mark so could emerge as the main danger ahead of in-form duo Mr Monaco and Loyal Touch.

EmilyNicholsonwill present a memento and Perpetual ChallengeTrophyto thewinning ownerin the Winner’s Enclosure afterthis race.Acash prize of£50will be presented to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race

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

WELFARE OF HORSES AND RIDERS

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

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

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Fourth Race 3.45

THE FBS CHARTEREDACCOUNTANTS

RESTRICTED NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5)(forhorses in Bands B, C and Dwith

no more than three runs)

(GBB RACE)

for novice two yrs old x Total prize fund £6899 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2944, 2nd £1472, 3rd £736, 4th £368. (PenaltyValue £3725.46) Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

For conditions of this race, see page 39

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): T Easterby (31 wins from 321 runners, 10%) runs CANGOFAR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Balding (9 wins from 71 runners, 13%) runs HI YA MAL FANCY THAT: A Balding won this race in 2018 and 2020. The stable runs HI YA MAL today. LONGEST TRAVELLER: HI YA MAL trained by A Balding, Kingsclere, 193 miles

1 DRAUPNIR (GB) (34) 0 9-7 (8)

Br B c Golden Horn - Avongrove

Billy Garritty J

O Silent B Partnership Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T

B Blythe Park Stud Sti enham Farms S

TIMEFORM VIEW Once-raced maiden. Fifteenth of 17 in maiden (40/1) at York (7f, good to ﬁrm) on debut 34 days ago. Improvement required. TFRHIIII BHA-

2 FAMILY KNIGHT (GB) (-)

9-7 (10)

Br Br g Mohaather - Brom Felinity (AUS) Finley Marsh J

O Ms S. Fung Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn T

B Mr S. Chappell Agetur (UK) Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWFoaled April 9. 38,000 gns foal, 40,000 gns yearling. Half-brother to very smart 1 1/4m-1 1/2m winner Walton Street and 2-y-o 7f winner Elegant Appeal. Interesting newcomer. TFRHHHII BHA-

3 HOT DANCER (GB) (27) 22

9-7 (13)

Br B c Too Darn Hot - Dance The Dream Connor Beasley J

O Mr Jaber Abdullah Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Minster Stud and Mrs H. Dalgety Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising individual who has posted fair form in both starts, latest when second of 8 in novice at Thirsk (8f, good to ﬁrm, 3/1) 27 days ago. Should have more to oﬀer TFRHHHHH BHA-

4 YUVRAAJ (USA) (14) 3

9-7 (12)

Br B c Union Rags (USA) - Stonewalker (USA) J

O Mr Vaibhav Shah Marco Botti, Newmarket T

B Stoneway Farm Marco Bo⁄ Ltd S

NON-RUNNER

TIMEFORM VIEW Posted encouraging third of 10 in novice at Newcastle (8f) on debut 14 days ago. Should improve and merits consideration. TFRHHHHI BHA-

5 CALIBOS (GB) (13) (2lb) 03

9-5 (3)

Br B c Twilight Son - Falling Angel Oisin Orr J

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

B Kirtlington Stud & Mr C. Budge WS Transportation S

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden. 18/1, third of 6 in novice at Chester (6.1f, heavy) 13 days ago. Signiﬁcantly up in trip. Each-way claims.

6 GOLDEN CROSSING (GB) (16) (2lb) 0

TFRHHHII BHA-

9-5 (1)

Br B c Golden Horn - Marlingford Ben Robinson J

O The Malpas Syndicate Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T

B D. J. and Mrs Deer Swansway S

TIMEFORM VIEW Once-raced maiden. 40/1, eleventh of 12 in maiden at Newcastle (7.1f) on debut 16 days ago. Likely a longer-term prospect.

7 HI YA MAL (GB) (20) (2lb) 0

TFRHIIII BHA-

9-5 (11)

Br Ch c New Bay - Mill Springs P. J. McDonald J

O Green Team Racing

Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B Mrs Rebecca Philipps Green Team Racing Stable S

TIMEFORM VIEW Once-raced maiden. Last of 13 in novice (11/1) at Kempton (8f) on debut 20 days ago, very slowly away Likely to need more time.

TFRHHIII BHA-

8 KIRKDALE (IRE) (12) (2lb) 52

Br B c Zelzal (FR) - Al Markhiya (IRE)

O Clarendon Thoroughbred Racing

9-5 (5)

Callum Rodriguez J

Edward Bethell, Middleham T

B Bec Bloodstock Ta ersalls, Clarendon Thoroughbred Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Built on promising debut eﬀort when second of 7 in maiden at Musselburgh (7.1f, good to ﬁrm, 6/4) 12 days ago and remains open to improvement. TFRHHHHI BHA-

CANGOFAR

(FR) (-) (4lb)

Br B c Almanzor (FR) - Tikitiki (FR)

O Times of Wigan

B Sarl de Chambure Haras D’Etreham Et al

9-3 (9)

Duran Fentiman J

Tim Easterby, Malton T

Easthorpe Hall Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 28. €20,000 yearling. Brother to French 8.5f winner Tilak and 1m winner Candonomore. Dam, French 2-y-o 7f winner, half-sister to French 2-y-o 5f/5.5f winner Lady Galore. TFRHHIII BHA-

10 PRECIOUS

SPARTAN

(IRE) (-) (4lb)

Br B g Magna Grecia (IRE) - Skeleton (IRE)

O MPS Racing & Edgworth CC

9-3 (2)

Faye McManoman J

Nigel Tinkler, Malton T

B B. Kennedy & Mrs Ann Marie Kennedy Alexanders York S

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 20. 22,000 gns foal. Half-brother to 7f/1m winner Dance On The Day and 8.3f-1 1/4m winner Leap Year Lad. Dam 2-y-o 1m-9.5f winner TFRHHIII BHA-

11 TROJAN SOLDIER (GB) (-) (4lb)

9-3 (7)

Br B g Ulysses (IRE) - Surprise (IRE) Jack Garritty J

O Highbeck Racing Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn T

B Clive Denne Jedd O’Keeﬀe Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 3. 10,000 gns yearling. Half-brother to 6f/7f winnerAmpeson and 5f winner Cahors. Dam, maiden (stayed 1 1/2m), half-sister to smart winner up to 6f Triple Aspect TFRHHIII BHA-

12 FASTNET JENKINS

(IRE) (7) 00

9-2 (4)

Br B f Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Danzone e (IRE) Oisin McSweeney (3) J

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

B Manister House Stud Indication Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden. 200/1, last of 9 in novice at this course (6f, good to ﬁrm) 7 days ago. Signiﬁcantly up in trip. Best watched. TFRHIIII BHA-

13 LATE STAR

(GB) (47) (4lb) 0 8-12 (6)

Br B f Zoustar (AUS) - Belated Breath Adam Farragher J O D Fravigar, K Dixon, and P Mcbride Philip McBride, Newmarket T

B Lemington Grange Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Once-raced maiden. Last of 9 in maiden at Newmarket (7f, good, 80/1) on debut 47 days ago. Hard to recommend. TFRHIIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 13

2023: MAGICO (IRE) 2 9 4 Rossa Ryan 2-1 (Marco Botti) 7 ran

Running for the ﬁrst time since Gelding No. 2, 10, 11.

Record Time: 1min 42.8secs; Median Time: 1min 45.90secs

Stewards Note:

DRAUPNIR: Following its run on 23/8/2024 it was reported that the horse ran green. HI YA MAL: Following its run on 6/9/2024 it was reported that the horse ran green.

Probable S.P.’s: 5-2 Kirkdale (IRE), 3-1 Hot Dancer (GB), 6-1 Family Knight (GB), 12-1 Calibos (GB), 14-1 Hi Ya Mal (GB), 16-1 Cangofar (FR), 25-1 Trojan Soldier (GB), 33-1 Precious Spartan (IRE), 40-1 Draupnir (GB), 50-1 Late Star (GB), 66-1 Golden Crossing (GB), 150-1 Fastnet Jenkins (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

Preference is for HOT DANCER, who has acqui ed himself well in both outings to date and remains with potential. Kirkdale is also a likely improver and rates the principal danger, with Family Knight the interesting newcomer.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.HOT DANCER 2.KIRKDALE (IRE) 3.FAMILY KNIGHT

RACE RESULT

1ST 3RD 2ND 4TH

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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.

Fifth Race 4.20

THE ALWAYS TRYING RACING SYNDICATE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS

5)

for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3303, 2nd £1652, 3rd £826, 4th £413, 5th £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20)

For conditions of this race, see page 39

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): C Johnston (9 wins from 59 runners, 15%) runs YIPPEE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Johnston (8 wins from 74 runners, 11%) runs YIPPEE LONGEST TRAVELLER: ELFORLEATHER trained by J Channon, West Ilsley, 177 miles

1 CLEVER RELATION (GB) (32) 660-631

4 10-4 (8)

Br B g Intello (GER) - Sweet Selection Jason Hart J

O Mr M Hankin, Mr C Noell & Mr K Stuzin Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley T

B Paul & Catriona Brocklehurst Bloodstock Bridgend Hotel S

TIMEFORM VIEW After 4 months off, justified support (6/4) when winning seller at Goodwood (11.2f, good to soft) 32 days ago, kept up to work. Could be able to follow up with more still to offer back in handicap company. TFRHHHHH BHA70

2 TURNER GIRL (IRE) (27) 263503 D

5 10-4 (6)

Br B m Mastercraùsman (IRE) - Music In My Heart P. J. McDonald J

O Mr Paul Turner Ed Dunlop, Newmarket T

B Lynch Bages Ltd My Pension Expert S

TIMEFORM VIEW In ﬁrst-time blinkers, left behind a lesser eﬀort when third in handicap at Southwell (12.1f, 13/2) 27 days ago. Visor reapplied and she enters calculations having dropped back down to her last winning mark. TFRHHHHI BHA70

3 SECTARIUS (IRE) (77) 320-00

4 10-2 (7)

Br B g Ribchester (IRE) - Amethystos (IRE) Callum Rodriguez J

O Mr Richard Frayne Edward Bethell, Middleham T

B Richard Frayne

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in handicaps both starts this year, doing too much too soon when fourteenth at Leopardstown (8f, good, 22/1) 77 days ago. However, he’s interesting for yard which does well with new recruits. TFRHHHHI BHA68

4 WHATACRACKER (GB) (101) 316-040 4 10-0 (5)

Br Ch g Cracksman - Isa Jack Garritty J

O Mrs P Johnson & Partner

Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T

B Mrs P. A. Johnson Mark Walford Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Ran up to his best when making the frame at this C&D in May However, well below that level when last of 7 in handicap at Carlisle (14.2f, soft, 17/2) when last seen 101 days ago. Others more persuasive. TFRHHIII BHA66

5 UPEPO (IRE) (16) 233005 D

Br Gr or Ro g Roaring Lion (USA) - Kanes Pass (IRE)

O Mr A. W. Carroll

4 9-13 (2)

Marco Ghiani J

Tony Carroll, Cropthorne T

B Mrs E. Cosgrove Mill House Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice at Lingfield in January. Below form last 3 starts, though fared better with a run behind him when fifth of 10 in handicap at Leicester (10f, good to soft, 20/1) 16 days ago. Task is now to build on his latest effort. TFRHHIII BHA65

6 MOLINARI (IRE) (7) 0-04002 D

Br Gr g Mastercraùsman (IRE) - Moon Empress (FR)

O Exors of the late Mrs Kathleen Hall

7 9-12 (11)

David Nolan J

Martin Todhunter, Penrith T

B Foursome Thoroughbreds Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Awhile since his last win but stepped up on recent run when second of 10 in handicap at this course (10f, good to ﬁrm, 15/2) a week ago. Not discounted from his career-low mark. TFRHHHII BHA64 (+1)

7 GHOST STORY (IRE) (29) 013 3 9-9 (1)

Br Br f Waldgeist - Not Misbego en (IRE) David Egan J

O C Benham/ L Quinn/ K Quinn John Butler, Newmarket T

B Carrigbeg Stud HG Construction Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Opened account at Nottingham in July and progressed again when third of 7 in handicap (18/1) at Kempton (12f) 29 days ago. Lightly raced so she has the potential of better still to come. TFRHHHII BHA68 (-1)

8 YIPPEE (GB) (16) 305630 C

Br B g Zoustar (AUS) - Bewitchment

O John Brown & Megan Dennis

3 9-7 (10)

Connor Beasley J

Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B The Bewitchment Partnership Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Only success at this course (10f) in May. However, he followed a couple of respectable eﬀorts with a modest one when last in handicap (9/1) at Newcastle (10.2f) 16 days ago. Bounce back called for. TFRHHIII BHA66

9 SOMETHING (GB) (8) 0-4505

3 9-6 (9)

Br Br g Golden Horn - Calipatria Finley Marsh J

O Ellipsis

Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn T

B Highclere Stud Jedd O’Keeﬀe Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEWIn first-time cheekpieces, matched previous formwhen fifth of 8 in handicap at Sandown (10f, good, 17/2) 8 days ago, though was off the bridle long way out. Step back up in trip should suit as he also drops in grade. TFRHHIII BHA65 (-2)

10 MELON (GER) (101) 446

Br Ch g Adlerﬂug (GER) - Mrs Miller (GER)

3 9-6 (4)

Ben Robinson J

O G&D Thoroughbreds Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T

B K. Strauf Swansway S

TIMEFORM VIEW Some encouragement ﬁrst 2 starts, before unsuited by the further drop in trip when sixth of 12 in maiden at Carlisle (9f, soft, 28/1) in June. Capable of better returned to this longer distance for handicap debut. TFRHHHII BHA65

ELFORLEATHER (GB)

(22) 232116 D BF

Br B g Postponed (IRE) - Mistaken Love (USA)

3 9-4 (3)

George Bass (3) J

O G & J Styles, S Fruci & Partner Jack Channon, West Ilsley T

B Brookside Stud Ltd Jack Channon Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Recorded a third win of the season when scoring at Windsor inAugust. Below-par eﬀort in hat-trick bid when sixth of 10 in handicap at Hamilton (13.1f, soft, 11/4) 22 days ago, but no surprise to see him bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA63

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2023: BALTIC 3 8 13 Callum Rodriguez 5-1 (Harry & Roger Charlton) 10 ran Visor worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 9.

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

WHATACRACKER: Following its run on 17/6/2024 it was reported that the horse weakened quickly from 1.5f out. ELFORLEATHER: Following its run on 4/9/2024 it was reported that the horse ran too free.

Probable S.P.’s: 3-1 Clever Relation (GB), 13-2 Molinari (IRE), 8-1 Turner Girl (IRE), Elforleather (GB), 10-1 Ghost Story (IRE), 11-1 Sectarius (IRE), 14-1 Something (GB), Melon (GER), 18-1 Upepo (IRE), Yippee (GB), 22-1 Whatacracker (GB)

CLEVER RELATION doubled his tally with a bit to spare in a Goodwood seller last time and he can build on that effort to gain a first handicap success. He is taken to see off the challenge of Turner Girl, who is respected back down to her last winning mark, while Sectarius is one to note as he starts off for Ed Bethell.

The Always Trying Syndicate will present a memento to the winning owner in the Winner’s Enclosure after this race. A cash prize of £50 will be presented to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race

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

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Sixth Race 4.53

THE IRISH STALLION FARMS EBF NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS

4)

for two yrs old x Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4129, 2nd £2065, 3rd £1032, 4th £516, 5th £258. (Penalty Value £5234)

For conditions of this race, see page 39

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): C Johnston (9 wins from 59 runners, 15%) runs SHAZANI TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Johnston (8 wins from 74 runners, 11%) runs SHAZANI

LONGEST TRAVELLERS: ECOLOGY trained by O Sangster & SIEGEN trained by R Hannon, both Marlborough, 204 miles

1 SIEGEN (IRE) (33) 541504

9-11 (4)

Br B c Blue Point (IRE) - Al Kirana (IRE) David Egan J

O Mrs A. Althani Richard Hannon, Marlborough T

B Pier House Stud Peter & Ross Doyle Bloodstock Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressed again when oﬀ the mark at Sandown in June. However, hasn’t gone on since. TFRHHHII BHA80

2 GEORGECANDOIT (GB) (22) 22233 9-10 (1)

Br B g Territories (IRE) - Organza

Jack Garritty J

O Caron & Paul Chapman Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn T

B Caron & Paul Chapman Racing Jedd O’Keeﬀe Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden who shaped as if there may be more to come at some stage when third of 7 in nursery (11/2) at Hamilton (6f, soft) 22 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA79

3 SHAZANI (FR) (13) 100020 D 9-10 (3)

Br B c Dark Angel (IRE) - Sonjeu (FR)

O Peter Savill & Partner

Connor Beasley J

Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Beauvoir, Michenot, Demailly Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Hamilton maiden winner in June. Struggled in his ﬁst 3 nurseries but back on track returned to Hamilton when runner-up there earlier in the month. Merely underlined inconsistency when well held at Doncaster since. TFRHHHII BHA79

4 TOP JUGGLER (IRE) (44) 431 D

Br B c Bungle Inthejungle - Rebecca Rolfe

O Eco-Power Racing

9-10 (8)

Jason Hart J

John & Sean Quinn, Malton T

B M Brigid B Ltd JJ Quinn Racing Ltd, Eco Power Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved when oﬀ the mark in 11-runner maiden at Hamilton (6f, good) 44 days ago. Into handicaps now and may do better still.

5 ECOLOGY (IRE) (41) 260

TFRHHHHI BHA79

9-9 (5)

Br Ch f Earthlight (IRE) - Ventura Mist Kevin Stott J

O The Ecology Partnership

Ollie Sangster, Marlborough T

B Roundhill Stud & J. S. Investments Tweenhills Farm & Stud Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Knew job when runner-up in 6f maiden at Haydock in July and hasn’t been able to reproduce that form both outings since. TFRHHHII BHA78

6 UP THE PACE (IRE) (13) 4351

9-8 (6)

Br B c Sands of Mali (FR) - Sunday Smart (IRE) David Probert J

O Up the Racing Team 5 Edward Smyth-Osbourne, Upper Lambourn T

B Andrew Collins Entire Recycling Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved to make a winning nursery debut in 7-runner nursery at Salisbury (7f, good to soft, 11/4) 13 days ago, driven out. 5lb rise shouldn’t prevent another bold bid. TFRHHHHH BHA77

7 SIR PALAMEDES (IRE) (28) 445201 D

9-5 (7)

Br Ch c Footstepsinthesand - Irish Romance (IRE) Callum Rodriguez J

O Dahab Racing Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket T

B Mrs Brid Cosgrove

TIMEFORM VIEW Took a small step forward to get oﬀ the mark in 5-runner maiden at Ffos Las (6f, heavy) 28 days ago, comfortably 5lb higher than when last seen in a handicap but should remain competitive TFRHHHHI BHA74

8 RUBY’S PROFIT (IRE) (7) 106044

Br B f Proﬁtable (IRE) - Breedj (IRE)

9-4 (2)

Gina Mangan J

O Sas Logistics Contracts Ltd Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich T

B Mylestown Farms Ltd Sas Logistics S

TIMEFORM VIEWMade a good start to careerwhenwinning 5fmaiden at Kempton in May. Hasn’t built on that subsequentlybut ran creditably in a ﬁrst-time tongue strap when fourth of 6 on belated nursery debut at Yarmouth in September TFRHHHII BHA73 (-2)

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2023: BEYOND BORDERS (IRE) 2 9 9 Shane Gray 2-1 (K R Burke) 8 ran Blinkers worn ﬁrst time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Record Time: 1min 14.0secs; Median Time: 1min 16.90secs

Probable S.P.’s: 7-2 Up The Pace (IRE), 9-2 Top Juggler (IRE), 5-1 Sir Palamedes (IRE), 7-1 Georgecandoit (GB), 15-2 Ecology (IRE), 8-1 Ruby’s Proﬁt (IRE), 12-1 Siegen (IRE), 18-1 Shazani (FR)

UP THE PACE showed a decisive change of pace to open his account at Salisbury 13 days ago and a 5lb rise may not be enough to prevent the follow up on that evidence. Top Juggler and Sir Palamedes head up the opposition.

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

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Seventh Race 5.23

THE DONATE TO NEW BEGINNINGS HORSES AT www.nbhorses.org.uk HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS

4)

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

For conditions of this race, see page 39

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): T Easterby (31 wins from 321 runners, 10%) runs GLENDOWN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Easterby (6 wins from 90 runners, 7%) runs GLENDOWN LONGEST TRAVELLER: THE GOOD BISCUIT trained by J Channon, West Ilsley, 177 miles.

1 WEN MOON (IRE) (26) 523300 CD 4 9-12 (4)

Br B g Mehmas (IRE) - Luminous Gold Andrew Mullen J

O Daniel Shapiro & David Cliﬀord Ben Haslam, Middleham T

B Tally-Ho Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner. 4/1, below form having been on the back foot from a very early stage when ninth of 10 in handicap at Chester (6.1f, good to ﬁrm) last month. Each-way claims back in class 4 company. TFRHHHHI BHA80

2 THURSDAY’S CHILD (GB) (28) 114052 CD 3 9-12 (5)

Br B f Harry Angel (IRE) - Yaa Mous Billy Garritty J

O Sharp Hill Thoroughbreds Micky Hammond, Middleham T

B Ellis Stud Partnership Micky Hammond Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won ﬁrst 2 starts this year (including over C&D in April) and returned to form from out of the blue when second in handicap (28/1) at Carlisle (5.8f, soft) 4weeks ago, possiblyhelped bythe return to more testing ground.Task nowis to prove thatwasn’t a ﬂuke. TFRHHHII BHA82

3 THE GOOD BISCUIT (GB) (99) 115-242 D BF

3 9-11 (10)

Br B g Sixties Icon - Rebecca Romero David Probert J

O Power Geneva Ltd & Partner

B Mike Channon Bloodstock Limited

Jack Channon, West Ilsley T

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up for the second time in 6f handicaps this summer when going down by only a head at Ripon (good) in June. Had a break since so fresh going into the autumn so certainly worth considering. TFRHHHHI BHA81

4 ORIGINTRAIL (IRE) (30) 236025 D 5 9-9 (7)

Br B m Proﬁtable (IRE) - Miss Azeza

O Daniel Shapiro & David Cliﬀord

B Oak Leaf Stud

Robinson J

Haslam, Middleham T

TIMEFORM VIEW Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. Respectable ﬁfth of 11 in handicap at Ripon (6f, good to ﬁrm, 6/1) 30 days ago, slowly away Others look stronger for win purposes. TFRHHIII BHA77

5 REIGNING PROFIT (IRE) (18) 401600 C

Br Ch g Proﬁtable (IRE) - Reign (IRE)

O The Chancers

5 9-7 (6)

Jason Hart J

Ruth Carr, Stillington T

B Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd William Hill S

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner. Latest win at Hamilton in August. Ran poorly back up in trip when twelfth of 18 in handicap (40/1) at York (6f, soft) 18 days ago. Others more persuasive. TFRHHIII BHA75

6 INFINITY BLUE (IRE) (24) 024104 D

3 9-5 (8)

Br B g Blue Point (IRE) - Our Joy (IRE) Oisin McSweeney (3) J

O Mr W. Frewen Julie Camacho, Malton T

B Ballyphilip Stud David Roberts & Partners Insurance Brokers S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Newmarket in August. Didn’t fully see things out having been keen when fourth of 5 in handicap at Windsor (6f, good to ﬁrm, 11/4) 24 days ago. Eyeshields on 1st time. TFRHHHII BHA75

7 BROKEN SPEAR (GB) (15) 0-04404 D

8 9-4 (3)

Br B g Pastoral Pursuits - My Pre y Girl Dougie Costello J

O Morecool Racing Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood, Norton T

B Heather Raw

TIMEFORM VIEW Ran creditably after 6 weeks oﬀ when fourth of 12 in handicap at Carlisle (6.9f, good to soft, 20/1) just over a fortnight ago. TFRHHHII BHA72

8 FISCAL POLICY (IRE) (7) 64-0131 CD

Br Ch g Proﬁtable (IRE) - Penny’s Giù

5 9-0 (9)

Aidan Keeley J

O S Thompson, Mrs R Carr, G Shields Ruth Carr, Stillington T

B Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook

William Hill S

TIMEFORM VIEW 2 wins from 4 runs this year. 17/2, conﬁrmed himself to be an improved performer for this yard when winning handicap at this C&D (good to ﬁrm) last week, digging deep Goes unpenalised and fancied to be bang there. TFRHHHHH BHA68 (+3)

9 MIDNITE RUNNER (IRE) (36) 500300

3 8-13 (2)

Br B g Kodi Bear (IRE) - Top Row Connor Beasley J

O Mr Michael Moses & Mr Terry Moses

Michael Dods, Darlington T

B Top Row Partnership Calder Sheetmetal Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW 8/1, ran too badly to be true when tailed-oﬀ last of 10 in handicap at Carlisle (5.8f, good to soft) just over 5 weeks ago. Better anticipated here. TFRHHHII BHA69

10 ONEMORENOMORE (GB) (11) 004643 D

Br B g Mukhadram - Euro Empire (USA)

O David Fravigar & Kathy Dixon

4 8-10 (11)

Ethan Jones (5) J

Philip McBride, Newmarket T

B Bumble Bloodstock Ltd vigar & Kathy Dixon S

TIMEFORM VIEW Conﬁrmed his return to form when third of 14 in handicap at Doncaster (6f, good to soft, 17/2) 11 days ago. Can give another good account. TFRHHHII BHA64 (+1)

11 GLENDOWN (IRE) (13) 001000 C D

4 8-10 (1)

Br B g Bungle Inthejungle - Elhaam (IRE) Duran Fentiman J

O Ontoawinner 10 & Partner

Tim Easterby, Malton T

B M Brigid B Ltd www.ontoawinner.net S

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner in August. 7/1, tailed-oﬀ last of 11 in handicap at Chester (6.1f, heavy) just under a fortnight ago. Must bounce back but may well do returned to this venue. TFRHHIII BHA64

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

2023: MILBANKE 4 9 1 Ryan Sexton 5-2 (Julie Camacho) 8 ran Eyeshields worn ﬁrst time by No. 6. Hood worn by No. 6. Visor worn by No. 5, 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 4, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 11. Record Time: 1min 12.6secs; Median Time: 1min 16.90secs Stewards Note:

WEN MOON: Following its run on 31/8/2024 it was reported that the horse suffered interference. MIDNITE RUNNER: Following its run on 21/8/2024 it was reported that the horse had an irregular heartbeat. Probable S.P.’s: 9-2 The Good Biscuit (GB), 11-2 Fiscal Policy (IRE), 15-2 Thursday’s Child (GB), 8-1 Onemorenomore (GB), 10-1 Wen Moon (IRE), Infinity Blue (IRE), Broken Spear (GB), 14-1 Origintrail (IRE), 16-1 Midnite Runner (IRE), 18-1 Glendown (IRE), 33-1 Reigning Profit (IRE)

FISCAL POLICY conﬁrmed himself to be an improved performer for this yard when doubling his tally for the season over C&D last week and he’s fancied to make it 3 wins from his last 4 outings at the expense of The Good Biscuit, who was runner-up for the second time in 6f handicaps over the summer at Ripon when last seen 3 months ago and remains of interest from 2lb higher. Wen Moon completes the shortlist down in grade.

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.

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 2.00 - THE SEASON FINALE ON 21ST OCTOBER APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) 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 46-60 (also open to such horses rated 61 and 62; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £20 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £4 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £16 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 24th. Lowest weight 8st 9lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after September 14th, 2024, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. To be ridden by Apprentice Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 52 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to September 23rd, 2024, have not ridden more than 50 winners in races under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 25 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed). 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. 15 entries at £20. - Closed September 20th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) A SS SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 2.35 - THE NORTHERN COMMERCIALS USED COMMERCIAL VEHICLES EBF MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (for horses which have not run more than three times) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4320 to the winning horse The second to receive £2028, the third £1014 and the fourth £507. for maiden two yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible, which have not run more than three times. Enter by noon, September 20th and pay £20 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 24th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 7lb; ﬁllies 9st 2lb. 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 19 entries at £20. - Closed September 20th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3414; Second £1706; Third £854; Fourth £426. (Penalty Value £4320) SS SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 3.10 - THE SIMON SCROPE DALBY SCREW-DRIVER HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £9720 to the winning horse The second to receive £4563, the third £2282 and the fourth £1141. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 76-95 (also open to such horses rated 96 and 97; such horses rated 75 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £45 stake if the horse is rated 76 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 75 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 24th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 3-y-o 8st 4lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st; 3-y-o 9st 9lb Penalties, after September 14th, 2024, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. The Challenge Trophy, which has kindly been given for this race by Mrs Jane Scrope, is to be held by the winning owner until September 1st, 2025. A memento will be presented to the owner of the winner of this race In addition a cash prize will also be awarded to the stable employee judged to be in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 17 entries at £45. - Closed September 20th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £7681; Second £3839; Third £1921; Fourth £959. (Penalty Value £9720) SS SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.45 - THE FBS CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS RESTRICTED NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (for horses in Bands B, C and D with no more than three runs) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3725 to the winning horse The second to receive £1748, the third £874 and the fourth £437. for novice two yrs old, which have not run more than three times which are in Bands B, C and D. Enter by noon, September 20th and pay £20 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 24th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 4lb; ﬁllies 8st 13lb Penalties, for each race won 7lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties) Allowances: Band C from Band B 2lb Band D from Band C 2lb (Allowances are cumulative). FBS CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the owner of the winner of this race In addition, they will award a cash prize to the stable employee judged by them to be in charge of the best turned out horse in this race For further details regarding Restricted Race Bands, please refer to Standard Conditions for Entry on www2.racingadmin.co.uk. 19 entries at £20. - Closed September 20th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2944; Second £1472; Third £736; Fourth £368. (Penalty Value £3725.46) Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 4.20 - THE ALWAYS TRYING RACING SYNDICATE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4187 to the winning horse The second to receive £1964, the third £981, the fourth £491 and the ﬁfth £244. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 49-68 (also open to such horses rated 69 and 70; such horses rated 48 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £20 stake if the horse is rated 49 or higher, or £4 stake if the horse is rated 48 or lower with £16 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 24th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 4lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 9lb Penalties, after September 14th, 2024, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. THE ALWAYS TRYING RACING SYNDICATE 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. 23 entries at £20. - Closed September 20th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) SS SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 4.53 - THE IRISH STALLION FARMS EBF NURSERY 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 two yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible, Rated 0-78 (also open to such horses rated 79 and 80 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, September 20th and pay £25 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 24th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 9lb Penalties, after September 14th, 2024, for each race won 6lb. THE GOVERNORS OF THE IRISH E.B.F have kindly contributed £3000 towards the prize money for this race A memento will be presented to the owner of the winner of this race In addition a cash prize will also be awarded to the stable employee judged to be in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 18 entries at £25. - Closed September 20th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4129; Second £2065; Third £1032; Fourth £516; Fifth £258. (Penalty Value £5234) SS SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 5.23 - THE DONATE TO NEW BEGINNINGS HORSES AT www.nbhorses.org.uk 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 three yrs old and upwards, Rated 61-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82; such horses rated 60 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £25 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £5 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £20 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 24th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 7lb; 3-y-o 8st 5lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st 12lb; 3-y-o 9st 10lb Penalties, after September 14th, 2024, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. A memento will be presented to the owner of the winner of this race In addition, a cash prize will also be awarded to the stable employee judged to be in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 23 entries at £25. - Closed September 20th, 2024.

Owners Prize Money. Winner £4129; Second £2065; Third £1032; Fourth £516; Fifth £258. (Penalty Value £5234) SS

SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE.

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