PIPALONG STAKES RACEDAY
T H
TUESDAY 8 JULY 2025
RACECARD £2
CAERNARFON – WINNING THE 2024 WEATHERBYS PIPALONG STAKES
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THE LAMBERT SMITH HAMPTON
NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
for two yrs old x Total prize fund £6500 x Declared Runners 8 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2684, 2nd £1342, 3rd £671, 4th £335, 5th £168. (Penalty Value £3402.10)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS |
Leading course trainer (20-25): T Easterby (39 wins from 349 runners, 11%) runs ZOUMLUZZI
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): C Johnston (9 wins from 58 runners, 16%) runs BAGGOT STREET
Longest Traveller: SPARKLING PINK trained by J Portman, Upper Lambourn, 177 miles.
1 BAGGOT STREET (IRE) (5) 4253 9-9 (2)
Br B f Oasis Dream - Beach Bunny (IRE) Billy Loughnane J
O Pierce Gerard Molony Charlie Johnston, Middleham T
B Skymarc Farm Johnston Racing Ltd S
Br Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor
7 ZOUMLUZZI (GB) (12) 630 9-3 (3)
Br B c Zoustar (AUS) - Illuzzi (IRE) David Allan J
O Habton Racing Tim Easterby, Malton T
B Emma Banks Easthorpe Hall Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden who made the frame again when third of 5 in nursery (11/2) at Kempton (7f) 5 days ago. Return to this shorter a likely plus and ought to go well again.
TFRHHHII BHA65
2 SPARKLING PINK (GB) (17) 625 9-8 (5)
Br B f Due Diligence (USA) - Fenella Rose Rob Hornby J
O Ruffles Racing Club Jonathan Portman, Upper Lambourn T
B Manor Farm Stud (Rutland) Pump Technology Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden. 14/1, fifth of 8 in maiden at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) 17 days ago. May do better now sent handicapping.
TFRHHHII BHA64
3 CRYSTAL AURORA (IRE) (12) 030 9-8 (7)
Br B f Alkumait - Crystal Dream Tom Eaves J
O Ontoawinner & Alfa Site Services Ltd Ivan Furtado, Wiseton T
B Orpen Horses Ltd. www.ontoawinner.net S
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden. Ninth of 10 in maiden (9/1) at Newcastle (7.1f) 12 days ago. Needs to find improvement on switch to handicapping.
TFRHHIII BHA64
4 GO VICTOR (IRE) (52) 000 9-7 (4)
Br B g Victor Ludorum - Glad Eye (FR) Kevin Stott J
O Eddie and Fiona Carswell Stella Barclay, Garstang T
B Haras de Saint Pair Carswells Fire Engineering Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden. 80/1, last of 13 in maiden at Doncaster (5f, firm) 52 days ago. Work to do on handicap bow. Gelded since last start.
TFRHHIII BHA63
5 POPTY PING (GB) (12) 032 9-7 (8)
Br B f Ardad (IRE) - Solfege Daniel Tudhope J
O Rasio Cymru 1 & Windmill House Racing David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T
B Windmill House Thoroughbred Limited GAIN Equine Nutrition S
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden. 10/1, last of 10 in maiden at Newcastle (7.1f) 12 days ago. Doesn’t look particularly well treated on handicap debut. TFRHHIII BHA59
8 POWER SUPREME (IRE) (22) U060 9-1 (1)
Br B g Supremacy (IRE) - Lizzie Lightening (IRE) Paul Mulrennan J
O Mr J. Fyffe Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T
B Cooneen Stud JF Kegs (Scotland) Ltd, Iain Jardine Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. 18/1, last of 11 in maiden at Carlisle (5.8f, good to soft) 22 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Makes handicap debut. Something to find on form. Gelded since last start. TFRHHIII BHA57
2024: GRISELDA (IRE) 2 9 4 Callum Rodriguez 2-1 (George Scott) 8 ran Blinkers worn first time by No 8. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 4.
Stewards Note:
GO VICTOR: Following its run on 17/5/2025 it was reported that the horse stumbled leaving the stalls.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 5-2 Popty Ping (GB), 5-1 Baggot Street (IRE), 13-2 Sparkling Pink (GB), Supreme Dancer (IRE), 8-1 Zoumluzzi (GB), 11-1 Crystal Aurora (IRE), 14-1 Power Supreme (IRE), 20-1 Go Victor (IRE)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW POPTY PING is heading in the right direction and can get off the mark in the opener Supreme Dancer and Baggot Street may provide the chief threat.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION:
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced filly who found further improvement when second of 10 in maiden at Newcastle (7.1f, 28/1) 12 days ago. Goes handicapping now and looks a likely player.
TFRHHHHH BHA63
6 SUPREME DANCER (IRE) (39) 006 9-5 (6)
Br Ch c Supremacy (IRE) - Dancewithastranger (IRE) Oisin Orr J
O S & G Clayton 1 Richard Fahey, Malton T
B Orchardstown Farms Ltd Morebrooke S
POSITION OF STALLS
Unless an announcement is made to the contrary, Starting Stalls will be positioned against the INSIDE RUNNING RAIL for all races.
TFRHHHHI BHA61
TIMEFORM VIEW Made late headway when sixth of 9 in novice at Carlisle (5f, good to soft) 39 days ago and looks the type to progress in handicaps. Shortlisted.
Colours
Pipalong -
The Flying Filly
Fastfilliesarespecial racehorsesandthe WeatherbysHamilton ListedPipalongStakes runatPontefract commemoratesoneofthe toughesttherehasbeen.
Pipalong,borninJanuary 1996andbredinIreland byYeomanstownStud, wasadaughterofthe stallionPipsPrideandout oftheGreenDesertmare Limpopo,afirstfoaloutof the1987Irishchampion oldermilerGreyGoddess (GodsWalk).
Yeomanstownsoldheras ayearlingatTattersalls Octobertoacashbuyer for7,000gns.Shewas aninspiredbuy–for thefollowingfourracing seasonsandthrough37 racecoursestartsher ownersTomBennettand MarjorieEasterby,mother ofthefilly’strainerTim, enjoyedafinetimewiththe well-boughtfilly.
Pipalong’sracecourse debutinAprilasatwoyear-oldgaveconnections anideaofthetalentshe possessed–shewonbya clear12lengthsatRipon. Herwinnexttimeoutat Yorkwasacloseraffair, shetookonBintAllayland succeededbyaneck;the placingsbetweenthetwo subsequentlyreversedin theQueenMaryStakes (G3)atRoyalAscot.
TimEasterby’sflyingbay fillythenwentontofinish secondintheCherryHinton Stakes(G2)atNewmarket toWannabeGrand, pickedupafourthplace intheListedOhSoSharp Stakesbeforecollecting theRedcarTwo-Year-Old TrophyinOctober.
Atthreesheraninsome topsprintsdidnotwinuntil August–backatRipon shebeatthecoltsinthe GreatStWilfridHandicap.
Subsequentoutingsinthe Group1SprintCupandthe AyrGoldCupdidnotreap rewardsanditwasnot untilthelastdayofthe 1999Turfseasoninthe6f ListedWentworthStakesat Doncasterthatsheputher headbackinfront,thefilly relishingherfavoured softground.
As is so often with sprinters Pipalong produced her best as a four-year-old.
Asissooftenwithsprinters Pipalongproducedher bestasafour-year-old. Shewononherseasonal debutbeforeaddinga firstGroup3toherCVwith victoryinthePalaceHouse Stakes(G3)atNewmarket. Thetoughcampaigner thenhitherformoflife throughJulytoSeptember –shefinishedthird behindAgnesWorldin theJulyCup(G1),filled thesameplacinginthe NunthorpeStakes(G1)to NuclearWorldbeforeher career-definingvictory intheGroup1SprintCup aheadofSampowerStar. Herfour-year-oldseason concludedwithanother Group1thirdthistime behindNamidinthePrix del’Abbaye(G1)attheArc meetingatLongchamp.
Atfive,shewontheDuke ofYorkStakes(G2)but thendidnottroublethe judgeagainuntilanother thirdplacinginthePrixde l’Abbaye(G1).
Asabroodmareshe producedthreewinners headedbyWalkOnBye (DanehillDancer), who wontheAngleseyStakes (G3)andfinishedthirdin thePhoenixStakes(G1).
THE PONTEFRACT RACECOURSE FOR RACING, DINING & EVENTS MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE)
for maiden three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000 x Declared Runners 5 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3414, 2nd £1706, 3rd £854, 4th £426. (Penalty Value £4320)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS |
Leading course trainer (20-25): W Haggas (13 wins from 42 runners, 31%) runs MUHAAJIM
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W Haggas (11 wins from 50 runners, 22%) runs MUHAAJIM
Longest Travellers: MUHAAJIM trained by W Haggas, TWILIGHT SAFARI trained by H Eustace - both Newmarket, 147 miles.
Colours No Horse
Age st-lb Draw
1 DIVISION DAY (GB) (21) 0 3 9-6 (4)
Br Ch g Ulysses (IRE) - Full Day
O Mr Dan Gilbert
B Dan Gilbert
Br Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MUHAAJIM 2.TWILIGHT SAFARI 3.DIVISION DAY
Ben Robinson J
Brian Ellison, Malton T
Brian Ellison Racing Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW 125/1, last of 10 in maiden at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) on debut 21 days ago. Significantly up in trip. TFRHIIII BHA-
2 INVINCIBLE SHADOW (GB) (45) 0-5 3 9-6 (3)
Br B g Time Test - Perfect Melody (IRE) Rowan Scott J
O Mr Scott McMillan & Mr Alan Brown Alan Brown, Malton T
B Mildmay Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced gelding. 200/1, fifth of 7 in maiden at Beverley (12.1f, good) 45 days ago. TFRHIIII BHA-
3 MUHAAJIM (GB) (29) 002 3 9-6 (5)
Br B c Sea The Stars (IRE) - Rizeena (IRE) Tom Marquand J
O Sheikh Rashid Dalmook Al Maktoum William Haggas, Newmarket T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Getting better with each run, second of 10 in novice at Windsor (8.1f, good, 7/1) 29 days ago. Up in trip. Clear form pick. TFRHHHHH BHA85
4 SPOOKY WOOKY (IRE) (17) 5 3 9-6 (2)
Br B g Gregorian (IRE) - Red Halo (IRE) Andrew Elliott J
O Mrs C. A. Arnold Simon West, Middleham T
B Christopher Hirst Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Last of 5 in maiden (28/1) at Haydock (11.8f, good) on debut 17 days ago. TFRHIIII BHA-
5 TWILIGHT SAFARI (GB) (39) 5 3 9-6 (1)
Br B g Mohaather - Handana (IRE) Billy Loughnane J
O Mrs Mary Slack Harry Eustace, Newmarket T
B Wilgerbosdrift (UK) Ltd Rank Interactive (Gibraltar) Limited S
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TIMEFORM VIEW 40/1, fifth of 12 in maiden at Chepstow (10f, good to firm) on debut 39 days ago, not knocked about. That was a strong maiden for the track and he’s open to improvement.
TFRHHHHI BHA-
2024: MIGHTY BANDIT (IRE) 4 10 2 Edward Greatrex 5-1 (Warren Greatrex) 11 ran
PROBABLE S.P.’s 4-11 Muhaajim (GB), 11-4 Twilight Safari (GB), 100-1 Division Day (GB), Invincible Shadow (GB)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW A good opportunity for the progressive MUHAAJIM to open his account, though Twilight Safari isn’t taken lightly having shown ability in a strong Chepstow maiden.
Pedigree Profiles
NightOfThunderissettingthepaceinthisyear’sBritishandIrish championsirerace,andhehastwochancestoextendhislead intheListedWeatherbysHamiltonPipalongStakesforfilliesand maresagedfourandolderoveramileatPontefractonTuesday.
RoyalDress,aGroup3andListedscorertrainedbyJamesTate forNightOfThunder’soriginalracingownerSaeedManana,isa half-sistertoGroup2-placedWeddingDanceoutofWadaa,a winningdaughterofDynaformerandNellGwynStakesvictress CloudCastle.Inturn,CloudCastlewasbyInTheWingsandoutof Manana’sblue-henmareLucayanPrincess,alsothedamoftopnotchersLuso,NeedleGunandWarrsan.
NightOfThunder’sotherrunnerintheraceisCharlotte’sWeb,a finethirdintheHoppingsFillies’StakesatNewcastlerecently.She isthefirstfoaloutofChamundiHills,aplacedLopeDeVegahalfsistertodualGroup3winnerLuminatefromthefurtherfamilyof thebrilliantchampionKalanisi.TheSimonandEdCrisford-trained four-year-oldwasbredbyGodolphinandcarriesthesilksof SheikhHamdanbinMohammedAlMaktoum.
NightOfThunder’ssireDubawiisrepresentedintheWeatherbys HamiltonPipalongStakesbythebeautifullywell-bredGroup 3-placedfive-year-oldImperialQuarter,whoisinthecareof RogerVarianforownerandbreederAliSaeed.Sheisafull-sister toPrixHocquartwinnerAlHilaleeandahalf-sistertoPrixVermeille heroineTeonaoutoftheGroup1-winningAuthorizedmare Ambivalent.
KirstenRausing’sListed-winningandGroup3-placedfour-yearoldFrancophoneisalsoinpossessionofaprettyniftypedigree. SheisaStudyOfManfull-sistertoSaturday’sCoralDistaffthird SuiteFrancaiseoutofFrancophilia,awinningdaughterofFrankel andGermanGroup1winnerLadyJaneDigby.Sheistrainedby CharlieJohnston,whosefatherMarkoversawthecareersof FrancophiliaandLadyJaneDigby.
Vicariomightbeoneofthelower-ratedfilliesormaresinthe contest,havingrunthirdinaClass3handicapatYorklasttime out,butsheissimilarlyblueblooded.BrightwaltonBloodstock’s homebredfour-year-old,trainedbyEdWalker,isaLopeDeVega half-sistertothesameconnections’Prixdel’Abbayewinner MakarovaoutofVesnina,awinningSeaTheStarshalf-sisterto Group3scorersMarenkoandPotapova.Herthirddamisthe greatracemareRussianRhythm.
LopeDeVega’spromisingyoungsiresonPhoenixOfSpainisthe sourceofanotheroutsiderintherace,inlastmonth’sKensington PalaceStakesthirdCheshireDancer,whoistrainedbyHugo PalmerforManorHouseStablesSyndicate.CheshireDancer wasbredbyCiaraEglingtonoutofthewinningXaarmareKristal Xenia,alsothedamofItalianListedscorersCherieGood,Lollipop GirlandValNanda.
Thehighestratedrunnersintherace,andlikelyfavourites,are Group3-winningandGroup1-placedSopranoandlikeablefourtimeListedscorerSparksFly.
Soprano,afour-year-oldtrainedbyGeorgeBougheyforHighclere ThoroughbredRacing,isbyStarspangledbannerandwasbredby EmpireBloodstockoutofLealasDaughter,anunracedExceedAnd Excelhalf-sistertomultipleUSGrade1winnerObviously.
SparksFlyisbychampionsprinterMuhaararandisahalf-sisterto QueenMaryStakesthirdCarolineDaleandmultiplescorerBaby Steps,outofthewinningTagulamareSteppingOut.Thefiveyear-oldisinthecareofDaveLoughnaneforbreederDavidLowe.
SmarthandicappersGaietyMusical,JuliaAugustaandTropical Islandcompletethefield.
GaietyMusical,representingtheaxisofbreedersMauriceand TheresaBurnsofRathaskerStudandtrainerDavidandhiswife Emma,isbyRathasker’sdependablebudgetsireGregorianand outofthewinningExceedAndExcelmareBroadwayMusical,a relationtoGroup/Grade1-winningsiblingsDank,EagleMountain andSulk.
JuliaAugusta,trainedbyDavidO’MearaforJimmyChua,was bredbyDenniffFarmsinpartnershipwithCheveleyParkStud,who standshersireUlysses.SheisoutoftheunracedPacoBoymare EmpressLivia,whohailsfromthefamilyofchampionPoet’sWord. TropicalIsland,bredbyRichardTuckerandtrainedbyRichard FaheyforClaraStudandPartner,isbyInnsOfCourtandoutof thethree-timewinnerKodiDaCapo,byKodiac.InvincibleSpirit, thesireofInnsOfCourt,andKodiacarehalf-brothers,sothefouryear-oldfilly’spedigreefeaturesaninteresting3x3duplicationof thestallions’dam,PrixdeDianevictressRafha.
RoyalDress
THE WEATHERBYS HAMILTON PIPALONG STAKES (CLASS 1
) (LISTED
RACE
)
for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £45000 x Declared Runners 11 Owners Prize Money. 1st £20052, 2nd £8231, 3rd £4118, 4th £2057, 5th £1031, 6th £513. (Penalty Value £25519.50)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS |
Leading course trainer (20-25): R Fahey (29 wins from 219 runners, 13%) runs TROPICAL ISLAND
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): C Johnston (9 wins from 58 runners, 16%) runs FRANCOPHONE
Longest Traveller: GAIETY MUSICAL trained by D Evans, Abergavenny, 184 miles.
1 SOPRANO (IRE) (20) 1320-10 D 4 9-5 (10)
Br Ch f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Lealas Daughter (IRE) Billy Loughnane J
O Highclere Thoroughbred Racing - Da Vinci George Boughey, Newmarket T
B Empire Bloodstock Ltd Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful filly. 1 win from 2 runs this year. 9 lengths last of 7 to Crimson Advocate in Duke of Cambridge Stakes at Royal Ascot (8f, firm, 16/1) 20 days ago. Merits respect eased in class here, but she may prove vulnerable under a penalty all the same. TFRHHHII BHA107
2 CHARLOTTE’S WEB (IRE) (11) 11-1233 4 9-2 (6)
Br Ch f Night of Thunder (IRE) - Chamundi Hills (IRE) Tom Marquand J
O Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket T
B Godolphin
TIMEFORM VIEW Smart filly. Latest win at Lingfield in January. Respectable 2 1/4 lengths third of 6 to Diamond Rain in Hoppings Fillies’ Stakes at Newcastle (10.2f, 10/3) 11 days ago. Back down in trip and live each-way chance if reproducing smart AW form now back on turf TFRHHHII BHA103
3 CHESHIRE DANCER (IRE) (20) 026-013 D 4 9-2 (7)
Br Gr f Phoenix of Spain (IRE) - Kristal Xenia (IRE) Kevin Stott J
O Manor House Stables Syndicate Hugo Palmer, Malpas T
B Ciara Eglington Coral Racing Limited S
1m 6y
Br Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor
7 JULIA AUGUSTA (GB) (20) 0500-30 D 6 9-2 (9)
Br B m Ulysses (IRE) - Empress Livia Daniel Tudhope J
O Mr J. C. G. Chua David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T B Denniff Farms & Cheveley Park Stud Ltd Chuanglee Cash & Carry Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful mare. Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. 18/1, very good tenth of 23 in handicap at Royal Ascot (8f, firm) 20 days ago, first home in group. Tongue strap on 1st time. Looks vulnerable for win purposes.
TFRHHIII BHA97
8 ROYAL DRESS (IRE) (31) 3013-34 D 5 9-2 (2)
Br B m Night of Thunder (IRE) - Wadaa (USA) Clifford Lee J
O Mr Saeed Manana James Tate, Newmarket T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Smart mare. Below form 8 1/4 lengths fourth of 11 to Spiritual in Princess Elizabeth Stakes at Epsom (8.5f, good to soft, 16/5) 31 days ago. Solid chance now back in listed company (successful sole previous start at this level), particularly if the word ‘soft’ appears in the going description. TFRHHHII BHA105
9 SPARKS FLY (GB) (31) 0111-03 D 5 9-2 (3)
Br B m Muhaarar - Stepping Out (IRE) Laura Pearson J
O David Lowe David Loughnane, Tern Hill T
B The Lowe Family Galloways Bakers Ltd, Dave Loughnane Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful filly Latest win at Leicester in May. Good third of 23 in handicap (20/1) at Royal Ascot (8f, firm) 20 days ago, but she’s flying too high in this company.
TFRHIIII BHA86
4 FRANCOPHONE (GB) (20) 044-455 D 4 9-2 (11)
Br B f Study of Man (IRE) - Francophilia Joe Fanning J
O Miss K. Rausing Charlie Johnston, Middleham T
B Miss K. Rausing Johnston Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful filly 20/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable fifth of 23 in handicap at Royal Ascot (8f, firm) 20 days ago. A reproduction of her very best form would not be far off the level required to take this.
TFRHHHII BHA97
5 GAIETY MUSICAL (IRE) (12) 010263 D 4 9-2 (4)
Br B f Gregorian (IRE) - Broadway Musical (IRE) P. J. McDonald J
O Mrs T Burns & Emma Evans David Evans, Abergavenny T
B Rathasker Stud Emma Evans Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful filly 4 wins from 11 runs this year Latest win at Southwell in April. 13/2, very good third of 7 in handicap at Newmarket (8f, good to firm) 12 days ago. Very hard to make a case for up in class here. TFRHIIII BHA80
6 IMPERIAL QUARTER (IRE) (11) 4306-04 5 9-2 (5)
Br B m Dubawi (IRE) - Ambivalent (IRE) Ray Dawson J
O Mr Ali Saeed Roger Varian, Newmarket T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful mare. 22/1, 4 1/4 lengths fourth of 6 to Diamond Rain in Hoppings Fillies’ Stakes at Newcastle (10.2f) 11 days ago, finishing 2 lengths adrift of the re-opposing Charlotte’s Web. Back down in trip and she’s not without each-way hope. TFRHHHHH BHA99
TIMEFORM VIEW Smart mare. Didn’t enjoy the best of runs when third of 11 to Spiritual in Princess Elizabeth Stakes (11/1) at Epsom (8.5f, good to soft) 31 days ago, nearest finish. Primarily campaigned on slow ground, but has won twice on good going (unraced on faster) and big chance if conditions prove suitable. TFRHHHHI BHA109
10 TROPICAL ISLAND (GB) (7) 03-1604 4 9-2 (1)
Br B f Inns of Court (IRE) - Kodi da Capo (IRE) Oisin Orr J
O Clara Stud and Partner Richard Fahey, Malton T
B D. R. Tucker
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful filly Latest win at Ripon in May. 150/1, creditable 3 lengths fourth of 10 to Cloud Cover in listed race at Chelmsford City (7f) 7 days ago. Likely to come up short once again. TFRHIIII BHA89
11 VICARIO (GB) (10) 100-003 4 9-2 (8)
Br Ch f Lope de Vega (IRE) - Vesnina Kieran Shoemark J
O Brightwalton Bloodstock Ltd Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn T
B Brightwalton Bloodstock Ltd Brightwalton Bloodstock Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful filly 20/1, creditable third of 12 in handicap at York (7.9f, good) 10 days ago. Biting off more than she can chew here. TFRHIIII BHA83
2024: CAERNARFON 4 9 2 Tom Marquand 14-1 (Jack Channon) 8 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4, 10.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 7-2 Sparks Fly (GB), 4-1 Royal Dress (IRE), 11-2 Charlotte’s Web (IRE), 6-1 Soprano (IRE), 10-1 Imperial Quarter (IRE), 11-1 Francophone (GB), 12-1 Julia Augusta (GB), 40-1 Cheshire Dancer (IRE), Tropical Island (GB), 50-1 Vicario (GB), 100-1 Gaiety Musical (IRE)
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THE TIMEFORM VIEW Eight of the last 11 winners of this have returned at an SP of 9/1 or bigger and IMPERIAL QUARTER, who is likely to be close to a double-digit price, could be the value angle this time round. The 5-y-o left her low-key reappearance behind when fourth at Newcastle and a reproduction of her effort in a Sandown Group 3 last summer would give her every chance If the ground eases Sparks Fly and Royal Dress will be big dangers, while Charlotte’s Web and Francophone also enter calculations.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.IMPERIAL QUARTER (IRE) 2.SPARKS FLY 3.ROYAL DRESS (IRE)
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Today’sfeature,race threeonthecard,isthe WeatherbysHamilton PipalongStakes,aListed raceforfilliesandmares overamile,andarace whichhasbeenwonby someclassyperformersover theyears.
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ThepenalisedSopranoalso dropssharplyinGrade,but wasawkwardoutofthe gateatRoyalAscot,having earlierbeatenCrimson Advocate(winnerofthat DukeOfCambridgeStakes) intheListedSnowdrop Fillies’StakesatKempton. CrimsonAdvocatealsowon aListedraceatGoodwood enroutetoAscot,sothat Kemptonformisstrong.A Group3winnerinFrancelast summer,sheisabigplayer ifbouncingbackfromAscot, despitegivingweightaway toall.
Infact,ifforgiventhatlatest effort,GeorgeBoughey’s Starspangledbannerfilly –whocarriesthesilksof Highclere–wouldverymuch betheonetobeat,despite thewidedrawinstall10.Her
trainerisingoodformat present,too,continuinghis goodendtoJunewithan across-the-carddoublelast Thursday.
Charlotte’sWebandRoyal Dressaretheotherpair ratedinthe100s.Theformer dropsintripbuthasbeen racingexclusivelyonthe all-weathersincefinishing fourthinaGoodwood maidenlastAugust,whilst RoyalDressfinished3 lengthsadriftofSparksFly inthePrincessElizabeth. Sheisanotherwhowouldn’t mindalittlemorecutinthe ground.
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The penalised Soprano also drops sharply in Grade.
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THE PONTEFRACT PARK SILVER SPRINT TROPHY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2)
for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £27000 x Declared Runners 8 Owners Prize Money. 1st £10970, 2nd £5486, 3rd £2743, 4th £1372, 5th £686, 6th £343. (Penalty Value £13915.80)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS |
Leading course trainer (20-25): R Fahey (29 wins from 219 runners, 13%) runs MUSICAL TOUCH
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Boughey (8 wins from 34 runners, 24%) runs SPANGLED MAC
Longest Traveller: ROHAAN trained by D Evans, Abergavenny, 184 miles.
1 CITY HOUSE (IRE) (17) 2-11260 D 4 10-2 (7)
Br B g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Impala Darragh Keenan J
O Fox and Badger Racing George Scott, Newmarket T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited George Scott Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice in Bahrain in January. Below form sixteenth of 28 in handicap at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm, 40/1) 17 days ago. Shouldn’t be judged too harshly on that, but looks vulnerable under a big weight here.
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2 SPANGLED MAC (IRE) (19) 105050 D 6 9-6 (2)
Br B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Intermittent Billy Loughnane J
O Exors of the late Adrian McAlpine George Boughey, Newmarket T
B Intermittent Partnership George Boughey Racing Ltd, Star Sports Bet S
Br Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor
7 ROHAAN (IRE) (26) 200203 D 7 8-11 (5)
Br B g Mayson - Vive Les Rouges P. J. McDonald J
O Banks, Evans and Partner David Evans, Abergavenny T
B Liam Phelan Emma Evans Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Twenty-two runs since last win in 2023. Respectable third of 17 in handicap (8/1) at Newbury (6f, good to firm) 26 days ago, faring best of those held up. Solid chance off the same mark here. TFRHHHHI BHA84
8 MUSICAL TOUCH (IRE) (24) 41-1526 D 4 8-11 (3)
Br B g Mehmas (IRE) - Ray of Light (IRE) Warren Fentiman (5) J
O Sporting Life Racing Club - R Fahey Richard Fahey, Malton T
B Mr Dermot Cogan
TFRHHIII BHA93
TIMEFORM VIEW Seven wins from 26 Flat runs. Latest win in Bahrain at the start of the year. 80/1, nineteenth of 27 in handicap at Royal Ascot (7f, firm) 19 days ago. Others more persuasive.
3 PUREST TIME (GB) (31) 4003-00 D 5 9-4 (8)
Br B g Time Test - Purest Clifford Lee J
O Mr M. Greaves Ian Williams, Alvechurch T
B Mr & Mrs N. Welby Rc UK Land Ventures Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Ninth of 11 in handicap at Epsom (6f, soft, 22/1) 31 days ago and he’s likely to find a few too good once again. TFRHHIII BHA91
4 BADRI (GB) (11) 605030 D 8 9-2 (1)
Br B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Penny Drops Tom Marquand J
O RJH Ltd and Mr D Padgett Michael Herrington, Willoughton T
B Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook
TIMEFORM VIEW Bit below form eighth of 14 in handicap at Newcastle (5f, 18/1) 11 days ago. However, he was a good third off a similar mark on penultimate start at Epsom and this 8-y-o is one to consider with Tom Marquand booked.
TFRHHHII BHA89
5 ROUSING ENCORE (IRE) (31) 35-5614 CD 5 9-0 (6)
Br B g Acclamation - Jolie Chanson (FR) James Sullivan J
O Mr Paul K. Spencer Ruth Carr, Stillington T
B Hunting Hill Stud TOG 24, William Hill S
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Thirsk in April. 4/1, respectable sixth of 19 in handicap at York (6f, good to firm) 24 days ago. High on the shortlist, for all that this is a step up in class. TFRHHHHH BHA84
2024: ROOM SERVICE (IRE) 3 9 8 Tom Eaves 2-1 (Kevin Ryan) 7 ran Blinkers worn by No 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 2. Stewards Note:
ROUSING ENCORE: Following its run on 7/6/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too free.
ALEEZDANCER: Following its run on 14/6/2025 it was reported that the horse was slowly away
PROBABLE S.P.’s 10-3 Musical Touch (IRE), 9-2 Rousing Encore (IRE), 5-1 Rohaan (IRE), 13-2 Aleezdancer (IRE), 7-1 Badri (GB), 12-1 City House (IRE), 16-1 Purest Time (GB), 20-1 Spangled Mac (IRE)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW The vote goes to MUSICAL TOUCH, who has fewer miles on the clock than his rivals and has done little wrong since returning to action in the spring, scoring on his reappearance at Thirsk in April and since acquitting himself well in a series of competitive handicaps. Rohaan’s losing run continues to mount but, at the same time, his mark continues to edge southwards and he rates the main danger ahead of Badri and Rousing Encore TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MUSICAL TOUCH (IRE) 2.ROHAAN (IRE) 3.BADRI
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Latest win at York in May. Creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at Epsom (6f, soft, 7/1) 31 days ago, nearest finish. Likely to be in the thick of things.
TFRHHHII BHA87
6 ALEEZDANCER (IRE) (24) 0000-00 CD 6 9-0 (4)
Br B g Fast Company (IRE) - Clifton Dancer Kevin Stott J
O Jack Berry and John Matthews Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T
B Rathasker Stud K. A. Ryan Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Below form eighth of 13 in handicap (11/1) at Chester (6.1f, soft) 24 days ago, merely closing up late Given a chance by the handicapper and yard saddled the winner of this 12 months ago, so there is certainly cause for optimism. TFRHHHII BHA87
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THE PONTEFRACT SQUASH AND LEISURE CLUB HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5
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for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000 x Declared Runners 5 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3303, 2nd £1652, 3rd £826, 4th £413, 5th £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS |
Leading course trainer (20-25): K Ryan (17 wins from 141 runners, 12%) runs RIBBLE RIVER Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): C Johnston (9 wins from 58 runners, 16%) runs NEOMA Longest Traveller: CLOAKS OF GOLD trained by R Hannon, Marlborough, 204 miles.
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1 WIND YOUR NECK IN (IRE) (24) 45-0000 D 6 10-2 (5)
Br Ch g Decorated Knight - Samite (USA) Jonathan England J
O Wyniers
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O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CLOAKS OF GOLD (IRE) 2.ANALOGICAL 3.NEOMA
Sam England, Guiseley T
B Oghill House Stud Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Seventh of 9 in handicap at Chester (15.9f, soft, 18/1) 24 days ago. Back down in trip and he would certainly have a chance if bouncing back to something like his best. TFRHHIII BHA70
2 RIBBLE RIVER (IRE) (28) 311-362 D 4 10-0 (1)
Br B g Ribchester (IRE) - Ashtown Girl (IRE) Tom Eaves J
O Hambleton Racing Ltd XXVII Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T
B Barry Noonan Hambleton Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Good second of 9 in handicap at Catterick (12.1f, good to firm, 9/2) 28 days ago. Shade more will be needed if he’s to go one better here, but couldn’t rule out all the same.
TFRHHHII BHA68
3 CLOAKS OF GOLD (IRE) (11) 332 3 9-4 (3)
Br B f Cracksman - Suba (USA) Sean Levey J
O Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Richard Hannon, Marlborough T
B Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden. 14/1, second of 4 in maiden at Doncaster (11.9f, firm) 11 days ago. Likely to do better now handicapping off what looks like a fair opening mark. TFRHHHHH BHA70
4 NEOMA (GB) (12) 250-451 3 9-3 (2)
Br B f Sea The Moon (GER) - Pilsley Joe Fanning J
O Mrs S Russell & A M Russell Charlie Johnston, Middleham T
B The Duke of Devonshire Johnston Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Career best when winning 4-runner handicap at Hamilton (11.1f, good to firm, 17/2) 12 days ago. 3lb rise fair and she’s unlikely to go down without a fight. TFRHHHII BHA69
5 ANALOGICAL (GB) (32) 000-122 D 3 9-1 (4)
Br B g Ulysses (IRE) - Muqantara (USA) Luke Morris J
O Mrs Victoria Machen & Partner Sir Mark Prescott Bt, Newmarket T
B Aislabie Bloodstock Ltd Oliver St Lawrence Bloodstock Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW 1 win from 3 runs this year Winner at Beverley in May. Good second of 7 in handicap (11/4) at Doncaster (11.9f, good to firm) 32 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Solid claims. TFRHHHHI BHA67
2024: FREE SPEECH (IRE) 3 9 0 Rossa Ryan 2-1 (Ed Dunlop) 7 ran Blinkers worn first time by No. 5.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 9-4 Cloaks of Gold (IRE), 3-1 Analogical (GB), 7-2 Ribble River (IRE), 4-1 Neoma (GB), 18-1 Wind Your Neck In (IRE) THE TIMEFORM VIEW The one who appeals most is the well-bred CLOAKS OF GOLD, who can be expected to step up on what she showed in three qualifying runs now venturing along the handicap route. There’s a chance that the first-time blinkers will help eke out a bit more from Analogical and, if that proves to be the case, he will be a big threat. Neoma recently landed a small-field event at Hamilton and another bold show could be on the way, while Ribble River also needs a second look.
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for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000 x Declared Runners 9 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3303, 2nd £1652, 3rd £826, 4th £413, 5th £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) Weights raised 2lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
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Leading course trainer (20-25): T Easterby (39 wins from 349 runners, 11%) runs MOUNT KING
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): C Johnston (9 wins from 58 runners, 16%) runs PALADIN Longest Traveller: RIYADH GEM trained by A Watson, Upper Lambourn, 177 miles.
1 PALADIN (IRE) (19) 46401-1 D 4 10-2 (5)
Br Ch g Justify (USA) - Golconda (FR) Billy Loughnane J
O John Brown & Megan Dennis Charlie Johnston, Middleham T
B Mr Frank Fahy Johnston Racing Ltd S
Br Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor
7 BELTADAAY (GB) (31) 601-001 D 3 9-6 (3)
Br B g Adaay (IRE) - Purest P. J. McDonald J
O Nelson Mandela House James Horton, Newmarket T
B Mr & Mrs N. Welby Computer Clinic S
TIMEFORM VIEW Career best when winning 11-runner handicap at Wetherby (8f, good to firm, 8/1) 19 days ago, well positioned. Further progress will be needed if he’s to complete the hat-trick.
TFRHHHII BHA73
2 WALSINGHAM (IRE) (242) 32/4320- 5 10-2 (1)
Br B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Dark Crusader (IRE) Daniel Tudhope J
O The Horse Watchers 3 David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T
B Newtown Anner Stud Timeform S
TIMEFORMVIEW 13/2, career best when winning 10-runner handicap at Lingfield (7.6f, heavy) 31 days ago, readily. Hit with a 7lb rise, but an even bigger concern is that prospect of quicker ground here, given that he clearly revels in the mud.
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8 UPPERCASE (GB) (48) 33-4 3 9-6 (9)
Br B g Showcasing - Upper Street (IRE) Tom Marquand J
O Mr A. M. Mitchell Harry Eustace, Newmarket T
B Dunchurch Lodge Stud Company Tattersalls, Rank Interactive (Gibraltar) Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW 4/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f) when last seen in November. Close third over this C&D on sole previous visit here a month earlier and will be a danger to all if fully tuned-up.
TFRHHHHH BHA73
3 MOUNT KING (IRE) (8) 201551 CD 5 10-1(in 5lb ex) (4)
Br Ch g National Defense - Christmas Joy (IRE) David Allan J
O Ryedale Partners No1 Tim Easterby, Malton T
B Sun Bloodstock SARL Easthorpe Hall Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Career best when comfortably winning 6-runner handicap at this C&D (good to firm, 4/1) 8 days ago, making it 3-6 here in the process. Every inch a leading candidate under a 5lb penalty TFRHHHHI BHA67
4 VIBRATO (IRE) (10) 006064 D 4 10-0 (7)
Br B g No Nay Never (USA) - Opera Society (USA) Paul Mulrennan J
O Mr S. Radymski Jennie Candlish, Leek T
B Chelston Ireland Evolve Business Finance Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEW Good fourth of 10 in handicap at Doncaster (8f, good to firm, 14/1) 10 days ago, having run of race. Chances are he’ll again find one or two too good. TFRHHIII BHA71
5 LOVE IS THE LAW (IRE) (13) 64-0632 D BF 3 9-9 (6)
Br Ch f Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Rinaria (IRE) Darragh Keenan J
O Fox and Badger Racing George Scott, Newmarket T
B Kildaragh Stud George Scott Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW 15/8, creditable second of 5 in handicap at Bath (8f, firm) 13 days ago. Remains on a workable mark nudged up 1lb and she’s one to consider TFRHHHII BHA75
6 RIYADH GEM (IRE) (19) 01-1334 D 3 9-7 (8)
Br B c Oasis Dream - Halfwaytothemoon (IRE) Andrew Mullen J
O F Bandar Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T
B Lady Bamford Archie Watson Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Wolverhampton in April. 13/2, creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at Ripon (9.8f, good to firm) 19 days ago. Vulnerable from a win point of view. TFRHHHII BHA73
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden. 14/1, fourth of 13 in novice at Kempton (7f) 48 days ago. Tom Marquand booked for this handicap debut and it’ll be interesting to see how he shapes up in the betting.
TFRHHHII BHA72
9 SEED INVESTOR (IRE) (20) 33-4200 3 9-0 (2)
Br B g Coulsty (IRE) - Cead Mile Failte (FR) Tom Eaves J O Alfa Site Services Ltd Ivan Furtado, Wiseton T
B C. Marnane Alfa Site Services Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Eighth of 10 in handicap (8/1) at Hamilton (8.3f, good) 20 days ago. That was his second below-par run this year, but a reproduction of his near-miss at Doncaster in April would see him involved in the finish.
TFRHHHII BHA66
2024: DISTINCTION (IRE) 6 9 10 Connor Beasley 7-1 (John Mackie) 9 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 4, 6. Stewards Note:
WALSINGHAM: Following its run on 8/11/2024 it was reported that the horse moved poorly throughout.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 9-2 Mount King (IRE), 5-1 Love Is The Law (IRE), 6-1 Beltadaay (GB), 7-1 Paladin (IRE), 17-2 Walsingham (IRE), 10-1 Riyadh Gem (IRE), 11-1 Uppercase (GB), 12-1 Seed Investor (IRE), 16-1 Vibrato (IRE)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW While the lack of a recent run is a concern, the maiden WALSINGHAM has only had four starts for this yard and, if resuming at a level close to that off which he was a close-up third over this C&D in October, a bold show could be on the way. Mount King is an obvious threat on the back of a cosy recent success here and Love Is The Law, who has been knocking on the door of late, is also shortlisted.
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for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000 x Declared Runners 9 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3303, 2nd £1652, 3rd £826, 4th £413, 5th £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
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Leading course trainer (20-25): T Easterby (39 wins from 349 runners, 11%) runs DANDY FITZ
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (8 wins from 66 runners, 12%) runs DANDY FITZ
Longest Traveller: TORFRIDA trained by P Sly, Peterborough, 105 miles.
1 MATCH PLAY (GB) (8) 434321 CD 5 10-1(in 5lb ex) (6)
Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Corazon Canarias (FR) David Nolan J
O chris priestley & partners Paul Midgley, Westow T
B Branton Court Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Built on run of good form, improving on recent efforts to win 8-runner handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 8 days ago. Should give another good account under a penalty though worth noting he’s yet to string back-to-back victories together TFRHHHII BHA61
2 TORFRIDA (GB) (46) 4/00-246 BF 5 10-0 (3)
Br B m Aclaim (IRE) - Vernatti
Rob Hornby J
O Family Sly Pam Sly, Peterborough T
B M. H. Sly & Mrs P. M. Sly Pam Sly Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Went close over this C&D on comeback but was below form when sixth of 7 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm, 9/4) 46 days ago. Dangerous if bouncing back following a short break. TFRHHHHI BHA65
3 A GIRL NAMED IVY (IRE) (19) 40-0402 C BF4 10-0 (1)
Br Gr f Dark Angel (IRE) - May Girl Sean Kirrane J
O Mr Frank Lowe Michael Dods, Darlington T
B Yeomanstown Stud Magnus Homes S
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner returned to form from an easing mark when good second of 6 in handicap at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm, 11/4) 19 days ago. Up 2lb but should remain competitive if proving as effective back over the minimum trip. TFRHHHII BHA65
4 CANDY WARHOL (USA) (22) 102231 D 6 10-0 (2)
Br B g Twirling Candy (USA) - Costume Joey Haynes J
O Homecroft Wealth Paul J Dixon & Partners Scott Dixon, Rolleston T
B Glidawn Stud Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Had been knocking on the door on turf and all-weather and was duly rewarded dropped to 5f when landing a 9-runner handicap at Wolverhampton 22 days ago. That was his best effort for some time in form terms and he should go well again back on turf TFRHHHHI BHA65
5 HOLBACHE (GB) (21) 1461-05 CD 7 9-9 (4)
Br B g Coach House (IRE) - By Rights Tom Kiely-Marshall (5) J
O Last Day Racing Partnership Julie Camacho, Malton T
B MaydenStud&LastDayRacingPartnership DavidRoberts&PartnersInsuranceBrokers Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner on final start of last season but failed to come on for reappearance when fifth of 7 in handicap at Thirsk (5f, good to firm, 14/1) 21 days ago. Has some questions to answer now. TFRHHIII BHA60
6 THE VITAL SPARK (GB) (65) 0640-15 D 3 9-9 (5)
Br B g Mehmas (IRE) - Poppet’s Passion Tom Eaves J
O Alison Muir Tonge / Colin Paterson Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T
B Whatton Manor Stud K. A. Ryan Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Following a 3-month break, produced his best effort to date to get off the mark in narrow fashion at Newcastle (5f) in March. Not in the same form over 6f at Hamilton next time but has been freshened up (following wind surgery) and could be worth a chance back over the minimum trip. TFRHHHHH BHA65
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O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor
7 DANDY FITZ (IRE) (21) 222-624 D 4 9-6 (7)
Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - New Magic (IRE) David Allan J
O Mr Ambrose Turnbull Tim Easterby, Malton T
B Kevin Lyons Easthorpe Hall Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Went with purpose when runner-up over 5f at Thirsk on penultimate start and possibly wasn’t seen to best effect over the same C&D last time, when using early petrol to bag a prominent position. No surprise to see him bounce back to form. TFRHHHHI BHA57
8 CRAFTY SPIRIT (IRE) (11) 302-000 4 9-4 (8)
Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Crafty Madam (IRE) Cam Hardie J
O Con Harrington and Caballo Racing Two John Wainwright, Malton T
B Con Harrington Harmony Inns Hotels S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair 6f winner for Clive Cox last season but low-key start for present stable, 33/1, last of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 11 days ago. Others preferred. TFRHHIII BHA55
9 MISSMIMI (GB) (40) 32120-2 5 8-12 (9)
Br B m Equiano (FR) - Bendis (GER) Joanna Mason J
O Howard Thompson Tina Jackson, Loftus T
B Jeddah Bloodstock S. M. Thompson Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Ran creditably from lower turf mark after 8 months off when second of 13 in handicap at Ripon (6f, good) 40 days ago, first home in group. Up 3lb for that and she’ll need to improve to record a first turf win. TFRHHHII BHA49
2024: EMPEROR CARADOC (FR) 5 9 12 David Nolan 17-2 (Paul Midgley) 9 ran Visor worn by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 5. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 6. Stewards Note:
CRAFTY SPIRIT: Following its run on 27/6/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too free.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 9-2 Match Play (GB), The Vital Spark (GB), 11-2 Candy Warhol (USA), 6-1 Dandy Fitz (IRE), 7-1 Torfrida (GB), 8-1 A Girl Named Ivy (IRE), 9-1 Missmimi (GB), 20-1 Holbache (GB), 66-1 Crafty Spirit (IRE)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW THE VITAL SPARK hasn’t stood much racing but did win over this trip following a break on penultimate start and he can repeat the feat here following a breathing operation. Torfrida posted a solid effort when runner-up over C&D on reappearance and would be a danger if bouncing back to that sort of form, while Dandy Fitz is better than he was able to show last time and could be worth another chance.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION:
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RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 2.10 - THE LAMBERT SMITH HAMPTON NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3402 to the winning horse The second to receive £1596, the third £797, the fourth £399 and the fifth £198. for two yrs old only, Rated 0-65. Enter by noon, July 2nd and pay £20 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 6th. Lowest weight 8st 3lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 9lb Penalties, after June 28th, 2025, for each race won 6lb. A memento will be presented to the owner of the winner of this race. In addition, a cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee judged by them to be in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 10 entries at £20 - Closed July 2nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2684; Second £1342; Third £671; Fourth £335; Fifth £168 (Penalty Value £3402.10) SS SEE PAGE 4 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 2.40 - THE PONTEFRACT RACECOURSE FOR RACING, DINING & EVENTS MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4320 to the winning horse The second to receive £2028, the third £1014 and the fourth £507. for maiden three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, July 2nd and pay £25 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 6th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 6lb; fillies 9st 1lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 10st 2lb; fillies 9st 11lb. The Pontefract Races Executive will present a memento 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 18 entries at £25 - Closed July 2nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3414; Second £1706; Third £854; Fourth £426. (Penalty Value £4320) SS
SEE PAGE 6 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 3.10 - THE WEATHERBYS HAMILTON PIPALONG STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £25519 to the winning horse The second to receive £9675, the third £4842, the fourth £2412, the fifth £1210 and the sixth £607. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, which have not won a Group 1 Pattern race after 2024. Enter by noon, July 2nd and pay £120 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 6th. Weights: 9st 2lb each Penalties, after 2024, a winner of a Listed race 3lb Of a Group 3 race 5lb Of a Group 2 race 7lb. The winning owner will receive a Perpetual Challenge Trophy, to be held for one year only. WEATHERBYS have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, they will award a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 15 entries at £120. - Closed July 2nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £20052; Second £8231; Third £4118; Fourth £2057; Fifth £1031; Sixth £513. (Penalty Value £25519.50) A SS SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 3.40 - THE PONTEFRACT PARK SILVER SPRINT TROPHY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £13915 to the winning horse The second to receive £6525, the third £3264, the fourth £1630, the fifth £815 and the sixth £407. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 86-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107; such horses rated 85 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £70 stake if the horse is rated 86 or higher, or £14 stake if the horse is rated 85 or lower with £56 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 6th. 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 June 28th, 2025, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. The Pontefract Park Race Co Exective will present a memento to the owner of the winner of this race. In addition, they will present a cash prize to the stable employee judged by them to be in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 15 entries, 1 at £14 and 14 at £70. - Closed July 2nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £10970; Second £5486; Third £2743; Fourth £1372; Fifth £686; Sixth £343. (Penalty Value £13915.80) SS SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 4.10 - THE PONTEFRACT SQUASH AND LEISURE CLUB HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4187 to the winning horse The second to receive £1964, the third £981, the fourth £491 and the fifth £244. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 51-70 (also open to such horses rated 50 and below) £25 stake if the horse is rated 51 or higher, or £5 stake if the horse is rated 50 or lower with £20 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 6th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 2lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 4lb Penalties, after June 28th, 2025, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. This race has been sponsored by Pontefract Squash and Leisure Centre. They 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 NOTE: Three-year-old horses might not be able to receive the full weight-for-age allowance in this race. 19 entries, at £25. - Closed July 2nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) SS SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 4.40 - THE GO RACING BET WITH JAYNE 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 56-75 (also open to such horses rated 55 and below) £25 stake if the horse is rated 56 or higher, or £5 stake if the horse is rated 55 or lower with £20 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 6th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 2lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 7lb Penalties, after June 28th, 2025, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. This race has been sponsored by Jayne. They 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. 21 entries, at £25. - Closed July 2nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) Weights raised 2lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 5.10 - THE DOWNLOAD THE RACEDAY READY APP 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 48 and below) £25 stake if the horse is rated 49 or higher, or £5 stake if the horse is rated 48 or lower with £20 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 6th. 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 June 28th, 2025, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. The Pontefract Racecourse Executive will present a memento to the owner of the winner of this race There will also be a cash prize for the stable employee, judged to be in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 16 entries, at £25. - Closed July 2nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
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