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THE EVERY RACEDAY IS AUTISM FRIENDLY AT PONTEFRACT NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
for novice three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 x Declared Runners 12 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4267, 2nd £2133, 3rd £1067, 4th £533. (Penalty Value £5400) Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS |
Leading course trainer (20-25): T Easterby (36 wins from 357 runners, 10%) runs AGRIC RANGER
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R & P Fahey (2 wins from 25 runners, 8%) runs INVINCIBLE BOYAND SPACEMAN
Longest Traveller: SHOWTOWN trained by K Ryan, Hambleton, 87 miles.
1 AGRIC RANGER (GB) (-) 3 9-7 (3)
Br B g Aclaim (IRE) - Spirit Ranger (IRE) David Allan J
O Habton Racing Tim Easterby, Malton T
B Keyfan Bloodstock & Chris Murray Easthorpe Hall Stud S
TIMEFORMVIEW 10,000 gns foal, Aclaim gelding. Dam unraced out of smart 5f-6f winner Ridge Ranger Suspect he’ll need this first start. TFRHHHII BHA-
2 GO TEEJAY (GB) (19) 0-0 3 9-7 (8)
Br Ch g Tasleet - Florenza Joanna Mason J
O 980 Racing Craig Lidster, Malton T
B 980 Racing & S. Raper TOZER LLP S
Br Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor
7 SHOWTOWN (IRE) (197) 0223- 3 9-7 (7)
Br B g Showcasing - Romsey Kevin Stott J
O Hambleton Racing LI Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T
B A. R. Macdonald-Buchanan Hambleton Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed plenty last summer to think he can win races, runner-up in C&D novice and 6f Hamilton maiden. One to keep an eye on. TFRHHHII BHA74
8 SPACEMAN (IRE) (154) 2- 3 9-7 (11)
Br B c Starman - Bellissime (IRE) Oisin Orr J
O Five Go Mad In Malton Richard & Peter Fahey, Malton T
B Tally-Ho Stud Richard Fahey Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in minor event/maiden 10 months apart (gelded in between).
TFRHIIII BHA-
3 INVINCIBLE BOY (IRE) (150) 23- 3 9-7 (4)
Br B c Invincible Army (IRE) - Julia’s Magic (IRE) Cam Hardie J
O P. D. Smith Holdings Ltd Richard & Peter Fahey, Malton T
B Ardrums House Stud P. D. Smith Holdings Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Very promising second at York (6f, 50/1) on debut and proved green on much softer ground at Doncaster a month later. Good chance there is more to come this year TFRHHHHI BHA-
4 KING’S ROAD DANDY (IRE) (244) 3- 3 9-7 (6)
Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Magical Summer (IRE) Connor Beasley J
O Clive and Laura Washbourn David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk T
B Ballybin Stud Ltd & Mrs Wendy Daly Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Sales price rose to 85,000 gns as a yearling and he showed plenty to work on when third in C&D maiden on debut last summer. Gelded and will improve. TFRHHHII BHA-
5 MILFORD GRANGE (GB) (172) 3- 3 9-7 (9)
Br B g Nando Parrado - Desert Mission (IRE) Billy Garritty J
O MrJ N Blackburn & MrT Cottier Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T
B Mrs Anita Wigan Sheridan Ny Llp S
TIMEFORM VIEW Gambled on and showed plenty to work on once he got the hang of things in 6f Redcar novice in October Will improve TFRHHHII BHA-
6 ROUSHAM (GB) (19) 0 3 9-7 (2)
Br B g Bobby’s Kitten (USA) - Roubles (USA) Alex Jary (3) J
O Owners Group 147 Nigel Tinkler, Malton T
B Elite Racing Club Owners Group S
TIMEFORM VIEW In hood and 125/1, signs of temperament when well held in 7f maiden at Newcastle 3 weeks ago. TFRHIIII BHA-
TIMEFORM VIEW £105,000 Starman colt was quite well backed and produced a promising first effort when second in 15-runner 6f Redcar novice in November, in need of the experience but finishing full of running. Sure to progress. TFRHHHHH BHA-
9 STAR WITH PURPOSE (GB) (-) 3 9-7 (5)
Br B g Zoustar (AUS) - Special Purpose (IRE) Jason Hart J
O Mr Roger J. Marley John & Sean Quinn, Malton T
B Laundry Cottage Stud Farm JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW 19,000 gns yearling, Zoustar gelding. Dam, 2-y-o 5f winner, half-sister to smart 5f-6f winner Roulston Scar. TFRHHHII BHA-
10 TIP FOSTER (GB) (-) 3 9-7 (1)
Br B g Dream Ahead (USA) - Mango Twist (IRE) David Nolan J
O Shropshire Wolves David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk T
B Shropshire Wolves Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEW Dream Ahead gelding. Dam unraced, half-sister to useful winner up to 7f Dream Mover. TFRHHHII BHA-
11 DAVENPORT LASS (IRE) (-) 3 9-2 (12)
Br B f Coulsty (IRE) - Dabtiyra (IRE) Shane Gray J
O Mark Hickling Racing Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T
B Mr Gerard Corry
TIMEFORM VIEW £3,000 yearling, Coulsty filly Closely related to useful 2-y-o 7f/1m winner Washaar and half-sister to 3 winners, including 11.6f-1 3/4m winner Celtic Classic. TFRHHHII BHA-
12 EVA THE DEEVA (GB) (19) 6
3 9-2 (10)
Br B f Territories (IRE) - Ananda Kanda (USA) Faye McManoman J
O Mr J. Goodrick Nigel Tinkler, Malton T B Kristian Strangeway & Brian Ellison Alexanders York S
TIMEFORM VIEW 200/1, offered something in 7f Newcastle maiden on debut 3 weeks ago. One for later on in the year when upped in trip. TFRHIIII BHA-
2025: STRONG WARRIOR 3 9 11 Oisin Orr 8-13 (Richard Fahey) 8 ran Hood worn by No. 6. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 1, 4, 9, 10.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 9-4 Spaceman (IRE), 7-2 Invincible Boy (IRE), 8-1 Showtown (IRE), 17-2 Milford Grange (GB), 12-1 King’s Road Dandy (IRE), 16-1 Star With Purpose (GB), 18-1 Tip Foster (GB), 25-1 Agric Ranger (GB), 28-1 Davenport Lass (IRE), 100-1 Go Teejay (GB), 150-1 Eva The Deeva (GB), 300-1 Rousham (GB)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW The Fahey yard could hold to the key to this novice with SPACEMAN just preferred to Invincible Boy. He finished full of running when well backed on debut at Redcar in November and could be open to more improvement than his stablemate King’s Road Dandy showed plenty to work on first time up here last summer and could do a lot better this year
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SPACEMAN (IRE)
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THE BOYZLIFE LIVE AT PONTE FRIDAY 22ND MAY
MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBB
RACE
)
for maiden three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 x Declared Runners 8 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4267, 2nd £2133, 3rd £1067, 4th £533. (Penalty Value £5400)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS |
Leading course trainer (20-25): R & P Fahey (25 wins from 199 runners, 13%) runs ARABIAN DESERT
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): H Palmer (3 wins from 15 runners, 20%) runs REGULUS BLACK
Longest Traveller: CLOUGH trained by D Cunha, Newmarket, 147 miles.
1 AUGUST SPRING (GB) (17) 00 4 10-2 (4)
Br B g Gustav Klimt (IRE) - Al Nassa (USA) Billy Garritty J
O S Windle Racing Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T
B WH Bloodstock Ltd Stittenham Farms S
Br Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor
7 REGULUS BLACK (GB) (12) 45 3 9-1 (3)
Br B c Palace Pier - Butterscotch (IRE) Jason Hart J
O Mr V. I. Araci Hugo Palmer, Malpas T B V. I. Araci Vefa Stud S
TIMEFORMVIEW Well held only start in bumpers and similar story in 2 all-weather novices on the Flat since.
TFRHIIII BHA-
2 CLOUGH (IRE) (-) 4 10-2 (8)
Br Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Tantalising (IRE) Andrew Mullen J
O Matt Broughton, Chris Hughes & D.Cunha Dylan Cunha, Newmarket T
B Bundaberg Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful pedigree but just modest form at best in 2 all-weather outings last month. TFRHHIII BHA-
8 SEATTLE CHIEF (GB) (24) 56 3 9-1 (7)
Br Ch g Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Showstoppa Pierre-Louis Jamin J
O Mr Ryan Kent
K. R. Burke, Leyburn T
B Whitsbury Manor Stud KB Spigot Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW €15,000 Mastercraftsman gelding. Dam, 1 1/2m winner who stayed 2m, closely related to useful 1m winner Silky Dawn. Has had a breathing operation ahead of this belated debut. Best watched unless the betting strongly hints otherwise.
TFRHHIII BHA-
3 POP THE QUESTION (GB) (17) 4 8 9-11 (6)
Br B m Casamento (IRE) - Poppy Day Joanna Mason J
O Mrs Susan E. Mason Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T
B Mrs Susan E. Mason
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful hurdler for Jacqueline Coward. Achieved little when well-held fourth of 6 on 7f Newcastle Flat debut 17 days ago. Unlikely to be of any interest on the level until handicapping over further TFRHIIII BHA-
4 ARABIAN DESERT (GB) (164) 522- 3 9-1 (1)
Br B c Frankel - Rizeena (IRE)
Rossa Ryan J
O Sheikh Rashid Dalmook Al Maktoum Richard & Peter Fahey, Malton T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW Useful form in 3 outings as a juvenile, culminating with a second in the Group 3 Horris Hill at Newbury (7f, heavy). Will prove as effective back at 1m and should be very hard to beat on return. TFRHHHHH BHA100
5 CONTEMPLATION (GB) (56) 06-64 3 9-1 (2)
Br B g Zarak (FR) - Careful Thought Cam Hardie J
O Mr Gary Downie Mike Sowersby, Malton T
B Whatton Manor Stud Lorry Living S
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form at best in 4 outings for James Ferguson. Outsider on first run for new yard TFRHIIII BHA52
6 HAAYIMM (IRE) (196) 3- 3 9-1 (5)
Br B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Lady Bond Callum Rodriguez J
O Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum Edward Bethell, Middleham T
B Barry Moorhead
TIMEFORM VIEW Promise amidst greenness when third of 8 on Beverley debut (8.5f, good to soft) 6 months ago having been sent off favourite. Gelded and open to improvement on return. TFRHHHHI BHA-
TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to smart sort El Caballo and showed promise amidst obvious inexperience when fifth of 12 in 1m Southwell novice on debut. A little disappointing when only sixth back there since but it’s still early days for leading yard TFRHHHII BHA-
2025: DIAMAND DE VINDECY (FR) 6 9 2 Jason Hart 10-3 (Robert Bevis) 5 ran Running for the first time since Gelding No 2, 6.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 2.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 3-10 Arabian Desert (GB), 13-2 Haayimm (IRE), 14-1 Seattle Chief (GB), 28-1 Clough (IRE), 66-1 Regulus Black (GB), 100-1 Contemplation (GB), 300-1 August Spring (GB), Pop The Question (GB) THE TIMEFORM VIEW This should be a straightforward task for ARABIAN DESERT if he can reproduce anything like the form he showed when second in a Group 3 last autumn. Haayimm shaped quite well on his Beverley debut last autumn and can fill the forecast spot ahead of Seattle Chief.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ARABIAN DESERT 2.HAAYIMM (IRE) 3.SEATTLE CHIEF
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THE RACING TV SKY CHANNEL 424 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (DIV I
)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000 x Declared Runners 9 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3414, 2nd £1706, 3rd £854, 4th £426. (Penalty Value £4320)
ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): T Easterby (36 wins from 357 runners, 10%) runs POET’S DAWN
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): I Williams (4 wins from 31 runners, 13%) runs TYPICAL WOMAN
Longest Travellers: KOKANEE trained by E Dunlop, UPPERCASE trained by H Eustace - both Newmarket, 147 miles.
1 ALPHA CAPTURE (IRE) (17) 2/2054-3 D 6 9-9 (3)
Br B g Cotai Glory - York Express Mark Winn J
O Mr R. G. Fell
Roger Fell, Nawton T
B Mr Robert Ryan OR8 Wellness S
TIMEFORM VIEW First run since leaving Willie Mullins when encouraging third of 11 in handicap (28/1) at Newcastle (1m) on reappearance 17 days ago, first home in group. Considered. TFRHHHHH BHA75
2 ZOWAL (FR) (10) 100P0-6 D 4 9-9 (9)
Br Ch g Zarak (FR) - Sweet Zen (FR) Jason Hart J
O Mr M. Dalby
John & Sean Quinn, Malton T
B Miss Scuderia Micolo Di Nicola Gall Et JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S
Br Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor
7 UPPERCASE (GB) (259) 33/420- 4 9-6 (8)
Br B g Showcasing - Upper Street (IRE) Travis Ford (7) J
O Mr A. M. Mitchell Harry Eustace, Newmarket T
B Dunchurch Lodge Stud Company Tattersalls, Rank Interactive (Gibraltar) Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Promise when second on C&D handicap debut last July Below par at Lingfield later that month and not seen since. Retains unexposed potential on return and it’ll be interesting to see what the betting makes of him. TFRHHHHI BHA72
8 CHARACTERTESTING (GB) (645) 22/1040/- D 5 9-4 (6)
Br B g Time Test - Characterized Joanna Mason J
O URSA Major Racing Ltd & Partner Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T
B Stuart McPhee Bloodstock
TIMEFORM VIEW Arrives fit from hurdles (placed in ordinary handicaps both completed starts since joining Mark Walford) ahead of this first Flat outing in nearly 2 years. Cheekpieces on first time. TFRHHIII BHA70
TFRHHHII BHA75
TIMEFORM VIEW Struggled last year after a maiden win in the spring but more encouraging signs when sixth of 22 in the Spring Mile at Doncaster (good to soft, 66/1) on reappearance 10 days ago. Needs to show he can string good efforts together now.
3 KOKANEE (IRE) (158) 656345- 4 9-8 (4)
Br B g Kameko (USA) - Stroll Patrol Rossa Ryan J
O Mr Johnny Hall Ed Dunlop, Newmarket T
B Kellsgrange Stud Limited Ed Dunlop Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Beverley (good to soft) on last year’s reappearance and returns off an identical mark. Has to enter calculations.TFRHHHHI BHA74
4 TYPICAL WOMAN (GB) (238) 550461- D 7 9-8 (1)
Br Ch m Nathaniel (IRE) - Just Like A Woman Cam Hardie J
O Mascalls Stud Ian Williams, Alvechurch T
B Mascalls Stud Matchroom Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Ended 2025 with a small-field win at Lingfield (9f, good to firm) in August. Still on a competitive mark but no great record when fresh. TFRHHHII BHA74
5 URBAN ROAD (GB) (11) 3-30445 D 7 9-8 (5)
Br Ch g Monsieur Bond (IRE) - Normandy Maid Harry Davies J
O Mr S McMillan, Mr F Reay & Mr A D Brown Alan Brown, Malton T
B Mr D. D. Oakes
TIMEFORM VIEW Three all-weather wins last year Creditable fifth of 12 in handicap (25/1) at Newcastle (1m) 11 days ago, met some trouble. This is his first turf outing since 2023. TFRHHHII BHA74
6 NOT ME (GB) (133) 2/43500- 5 9-8 (2)
Br B g Farhh - Theladyinquestion Barry McHugh J
O Ontoawinner 8 Ivan Furtado, Easingwold T
B Mildmay Bloodstock & CoverMarque Ltd www.ontoawinner.net S
TIMEFORM VIEW Reached the frame in 2 all-weather handicaps for James Ferguson early last year but down the field on both starts for Ivan Furtado. Returns from a further 133 days off with something to prove. TFRHHIII BHA74
9 POET’S DAWN (GB) (154) 144030- D 118-13 (7)
Br Ch g Poet’s Voice - Dudley Queen (IRE) Warren Fentiman (3) J
O Mr Timothy O’Gram & Partner Tim Easterby, Malton T
B Mrs J. K. Powell & Catridge Farm Stud Easthorpe Hall Stud S
TIMEFORMVIEW This veteran added 2 more wins last year but has never won first time out in his long career. TFRHHIII BHA65
2025: PARTISAN HERO (IRE) 5 9 7 Richard Kingscote 9-4 (David Loughnane) 7 ran Visor worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 9.
Stewards Note: URBAN ROAD: Following its run on 27/3/2026 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 7-2 Kokanee (IRE), 4-1 Alpha Capture (IRE), 6-1 Uppercase (GB), 13-2 Typical Woman (GB), 8-1 Poet’s Dawn (GB), 9-1 Zowal (FR), 16-1 Character Testing (GB), 25-1 Not Me (GB), 33-1 Urban Road (GB)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW ALPHA CAPTURE gets the nod to build on a promising first run for the Roger Fell stable on all-weather last month. Kokanee won off this mark on his 2025 reappearance so must enter the reckoning, while the lightly-raced Uppercase should also have a say if recapturing the form he showed when second on his C&D handicap debut last summer
THE RACING TV SKY CHANNEL 424 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (DIV II
)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000 x Declared Runners 9 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): T Easterby (36 wins from 357 runners, 10%) runs MOUNT KING
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Owen (3 wins from 43 runners, 7%) runs LATIN Longest Traveller: SALARIA trained by C Clover, LATIN trained by J Owen - both Newmarket, 147 miles.
1 SAILTHISSHIPALONE (GB) (133) 650010- D 5 9-9 (8)
Br B g Havana Gold (IRE) - Liberisque Hollie Doyle J
O Ontoawinner 8 Ivan Furtado, Easingwold T
B Andrew Bengough & Partners www.ontoawinner.net S
TIMEFORM VIEW Took advantage of a drop in the weights when narrowly scoring at Musselburgh (1m) in November but was below that level at Wolverhampton later that month and his overall record is rather off-putting. Makes debut for new yard Tongue strap on first time, cheekpieces back on. TFRHHIII BHA75
2 PINK AZALEA (IRE) (161) 112100- D 4 9-9 (9)
Br B f Elzaam (AUS) - Kaplinsky (IRE) Jason Hart J
O Mrs Michael Bletsoe John & Sean Quinn, Malton T
B John R. Jeffers JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time winner last term but form tailed off dramatically on final 2 starts and she may well need this outing. TFRHHIII BHA75
3 SWIFT SALIAN (IRE) (201) 106624- D 5 9-8 (3)
Br B g Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Dynalosca (USA) Connor Beasley J
O Mr David Ellis David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk T
B Richard McConnell Integrated Third Party Logistics Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice a winner last term and far from disgraced in C&D handicap when last seen in September. Warrants respect. TFRHHHII BHA74
4 RAJAPOUR (IRE) (42) 16-0550 D 6 9-8 (7)
Br Ch g Almanzor (FR) - Raydara (IRE) Daniel Tudhope J
O Mr Evan M. Sutherland David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T
B His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S.C. GAIN Equine Nutrition S
TIMEFORM VIEW Belatedly off the mark for this yard at Wolverhampton in December but has largely disappointed since, seventh of 11 in handicap at Southwell (1m) 42 days ago. Back down to last winning mark for return to turf.
TFRHHHII BHA74
5 SALARIA (IRE) (18) 63110-1 C D 4 9-8 (2)
Br B f Highland Reel (IRE) - Sura (IRE)
Kieran Shoemark J
O Kms Orange Limited Charlie Clover, Newmarket T
B Kildaragh Stud & Ronald Rauscher
1m 6y
Br Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor
7 LATIN (IRE) (5) 464013 D 5 9-5 (5)
Br B g No Nay Never (USA) - Hazakiyra (IRE) Paddy Bradley J
O GTS Racing James Owen, Newmarket T
B Lynch Bages Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Already registered 4 victories this year and ran right up to his best when third of 9 in handicap over longer trip at Southwell 5 days ago. Looks sure to go well again.
TFRHHHHI BHA71
8 MOUNT KING (IRE) (158) 046603- CD 6 9-2 (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 Three-time C&D winner who ended last campaign with creditable third of 11 in handicap at Newmarket (1m). Returns off a handy mark and is not taken lightly TFRHHHHI BHA68
9 DISTINCTION (IRE) (10) 14000-0 CD 8 8-13 (1)
Br B g Kodiac - Tajbell (IRE) Finlay Bassett (7) J
O Mike and Wendy Yardley John Mackie, Church Broughton T
B Tally-Ho Stud John Mackie Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Won 3 times last year but struggled for form as the season ended. May have needed recent Doncaster return but others are more convincing. TFRHHIII BHA65
2025:(See Div 1)
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 1. Hood worn by No. 7. Visor worn by No. 4, 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 8.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 10-3 Salaria (IRE), 9-2 Latin (IRE), 6-1 Mount King (IRE), 17-2 Mission Command (IRE), 9-1 Swift Salian (IRE), 10-1 Sailthisshipalone (GB), Rajapour (IRE), 18-1 Distinction (IRE), 25-1 Pink Azalea (IRE)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW SALARIA made a winning debut for new connections here in September and posted a personal best when getting back on the scoreboard at Lingfield last month. She makes fair appeal. Latin and Mount KIng are also of interest.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SALARIA (IRE) 2.LATIN (IRE) 3.MOUNT KING (IRE)
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who has been in fine form this winter and resumed her progress when readily landing 6-runner handicap at Lingfield (1m) 18 days ago. Likely contender.
TFRHHHHH BHA74
6 MISSION COMMAND (IRE) (36) 30-3453 4 9-7 (6)
Br B g Acclamation - Point Reyes (IRE) Darragh Keenan J
O Miss C. Dolan Jennie Candlish, Leek T
B Castletown Bloodstock Ltd Equine Products UK Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Arrives on back of respectable third of 7 in handicap (11/2) at Kempton (7f) 36 days ago but it’s been some time since he got his head in front and he is unproven this trip.
TFRHHIII BHA73
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THE PONTE PREMIERSHIP NEW FOR 2026 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £28000 x Declared Runners 13 Owners Prize Money. 1st £11376, 2nd £5690, 3rd £2845, 4th £1422, 5th £711, 6th £356. (Penalty Value £14431.20)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS |
Leading course trainer (20-25): R & P Fahey (25 wins from 199 runners, 13%) runs HAVANA RUM Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Watson (4 wins from 20 runners, 20%) runs SPARTAN ARROW Longest Traveller: SPARTAN ARROW trained by A Watson, Upper Lambourn, 177 miles.
1 KYLIAN (IRE) (17) 12644-5 D 5 9-10 (5)
Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Hikmaa (IRE) Jason Hart J
O Middleham Park Racing XII & Mrs G Cowell Robert Cowell, Newmarket T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Middleham Park Racing, Robert Cowell Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful 5f/6f scorer in 2025 for Archie Watson and ran respectably, back from 6 months off, when fifth of 12 in handicap (10/1) at Southwell (5f) on debut for new yard 17 days ago. Entitled to build on that.
TFRHHHII BHA101
2
SPARTAN ARROW
(IRE) (17) 061-000 D 6 9-10 (1)
Br B g Sioux Nation (USA) - Thames Pageant Hollie Doyle J
O Hambleton Racing Ltd XXXI and Partner Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T
B Pier House Stud Hambleton Racing Ltd S
5f 3y
Br Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor
7 DARK CLOUD RISING (GB) (119) 200515- C D 4 9-1 (3)
Br B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Aristocratic Daniel Tudhope J
O Jinky Farms
David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T
B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Jinky Services, Jinky Farms S
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who got back on scoreboard at Newcastle (5f) in November and ended campaign with creditable fifth of 9 in handicap over same C&D the following month. Warrants respect TFRHHHII BHA92
8 VANTHEMAN (IRE) (46) 0605-10 CD BF 5 8-8 (9)
Br B g Invincible Army (IRE) - Laila Honiwillow Rowan Scott J
O Alison Muir Tonge / Colin Paterson Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T
B Yeomanstown Stud K. A. Ryan Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Smart gelding who was a four-time winner in 2025, signing off with a Group 3 success at Dundalk in October. Well below par all 3 starts this year, though.
TFRHHIII BHA101
3 PUROSANGUE (GB) (185) 006640- D 5 9-6 (8)
Br Br g Aclaim (IRE) - Avon Breeze Rossa Ryan J
O Mrs Fitri Hay Robert Cowell, Newmarket T
B Hellwood Stud Farm & R. C. Dollar JMH Group S
TIMEFORM VIEW On a long losing run but has been cut plenty of slack by the handicapper and is worth monitoring in the market on debut for new yard.
TFRHHIII BHA97
4 ATOMIC FORCE (IRE) (45) 053-011 D 7 9-3 (12)
Br Ch g Cotai Glory - Atlas Silk Oisin Orr J
O Mr P. K. Siu Edward Bethell, Middleham T
B David Barry
TIMEFORM VIEW Returned to form when taking Lingfield handicap (5f) in January and backed that up when landing 9-runner handicap at Chelmsford (5f, 6/1) 45 days ago. 6lb higher now but another bold bid is on the cards. TFRHHHHI BHA94
5 ELEGANT ERIN (IRE) (60) 26114-0 CD 9 9-2 (6)
Br B m Dandy Man (IRE) - Eriniya (IRE)
O R J Bloodstock
B Brian Miller
David Nolan J
Paul Midgley, Westow T
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who landed a quick-fire double over this trip at Beverley in September Never involved on return at Newcastle 2 months ago, however, and looks plenty high enough in the weights. TFRHHIII BHA93
6 SEVEN QUESTIONS (IRE) (199) 460000- D 5 9-1 (7)
Br B g Kodiac - Get Up And Dance
Marco Ghiani J
O Mrs Fitri Hay Robert Cowell, Newmarket T
B Tally-Ho Stud JMH Group S
TIMEFORM VIEW Rarely threatened last term and has plenty to prove on return here. Cheekpieces back on. TFRHHIII BHA92
TIMEFORMVIEW Caught the eye on final 2025 outing at York and made a winning return in 5f handicap at Newcastle in January. Wasn’t suited by step up in trip at Southwell since and better is expected here. TFRHHHII BHA85
9 LETHAL NYMPH (GB) (84) 21303-2 D BF 7 8-7 (11)
Br B g Lethal Force (IRE) - Little Nymph Cam Hardie J
O Taylor’s Bloodstock Ltd Paul Midgley, Westow T
B Mr T. H. S. Fox Taylor Group (Yorkshire) Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner last year who has run with credit in defeat the last twice, latest when second of 5 in handicap (6/4) at Newcastle (5f) 84 days ago. Ought to give another good account. TFRHHHII BHA84
10 WOBWOBWOB (IRE) (164) 522020- 8 8-5 (2)
Br B g Prince of Lir (IRE) - Ishimagic Barry McHugh J
O Andy Finneran Adrian Keatley, Malton T
B Golden Vale Stud Keatley Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Made the frame on several occasions last term but isn’t finding winning easy and is likely to find this trip on the sharp side.TFRHHIII BHA82
11 ARKLOW LAD (IRE) (18) 2126-13
Br B c Kuroshio (AUS) - Ella Fitzgerald (IRE) Harry Davies J
O The Horse Watchers 6 Michael Appleby, Oakham T
B Hyde Park Stud Timeform S
TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning start for new connections at Chelmsford (5f) in February and ran to similar level when creditable third of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6f) 18 days ago. Cheekpieces now added and must be of interest. TFRHHHHH BHA82
12 HAVANA RUM (IRE) (98) 244136- C D 6 8-4 (13)
Br B g Havana Grey - Urban Hunt (IRE) Ethan Tindall (5) J
O John F. Doyle Richard & Peter Fahey, Malton T
B Ms Martha Kellaghan Richard Fahey Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who added 2 victories to his tally last year His record suggests he may well need this outing, though. 1lb out of the handicap. TFRHHIII BHA80
13 REIGNING PROFIT (IRE) (11) 5000-50 CD 7 8-4 (4)
Br Ch g Profitable (IRE) - Reign (IRE) Tom Kiely-Marshall (5) J
O The Chancers
B Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd
Ruth Carr, Stillington T
William Hill S
TIMEFORM VIEW Goes particularly well here (4-time C&D winner) and hasn’t been seen to best effect in both starts this year Finds himself 4lb out of the weights but can’t be ruled out. TFRHHHII BHA77
2025: FAHRENHEIT SEVEN 4 8 8 Connor Beasley 11-4 (Mark Usher) 10 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 11. Blinkers worn by No. 2. Visor worn by No 13. Tongue Strap worn by No 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 6, 7.
Stewards Note: WOBWOBWOB: Following its run on 25/10/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
REIGNING PROFIT: Following its run on 27/3/2026 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 9-2 Arklow Lad (IRE), 11-2 Atomic Force (IRE), 8-1 Kylian (IRE), 17-2 Vantheman (IRE), 10-1 Lethal Nymph (GB), 12-1 Dark Cloud Rising (GB), 16-1 Purosangue (GB), Havana Rum (IRE), 20-1 Reigning Profit (IRE), 22-1 Wobwobwob (IRE), 25-1 Spartan Arrow (IRE), 28-1 Seven Questions (IRE), 33-1 Elegant Erin (IRE)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW Preference is for ARKLOW LAD, who has made a positive start for Mick Appleby and remains on a workable mark. Atomic Force arrives on a roll and is feared most, whilst the consistent Lethal Nymph should also be in the mix.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ARKLOW LAD (IRE)
BF – Beaten Favourite. C – Course Winner U – Unseated Rider. D – Distance Winner. d – Disqualified. S – Slipped.
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