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Pontefract Races – Thursday 18th September 2025

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1:52 Go Racing In Yorkshire Future Stars Apprentice Handicap

• Class: 5
• Distance: 6f
• Going: Good To Soft
• Win Prize: £4,187

Master Top Two Rated Horses (TimeWise Total):

1. Bill Plumb (IRE) – Total: 250
2. Cargin Bhui (IRE) – Total: 242

Summaries and Comments:

• 1 Bill Plumb (IRE) (6yo)
  • Recent Form (LR-10LR): 88, 27, 14, 7, 7, 3, 4, 2, 2, 1
  • Comments: Bill Plumb arrives on the back of a win and can feature.
• 2 Cargin Bhui (IRE) (4yo)
  • Recent Form (LR-10LR): 70, 30, 12, 10, 6, 6, 3, 3, 2, 2
  • Comments: Cargin Bhui is threatening and things will fall right for him at some point soon.

Spotlight Verdict:
“Most of these have something to recommend them. Bill Plumb arrives on the back of a win and can feature, while Cargin Bhui is threatening and things will fall right for him at some point soon. PROFITEER can blow hot and cold but this track seems to bring out the best in him and he’s feasibly weighted.”

Assessment of Chances for the Master Top Two:

• 1 Bill Plumb (IRE):
  • Strengths: He is in good current form, having recently secured a win. His TimeWise rating is the highest in the race.
  • Weaknesses: No explicit weaknesses are mentioned in the provided sources, but the Spotlight Verdict suggests others might be favoured over him for the win.
  • Suitability: The 6f distance at Pontefract on Good To Soft ground should be suitable for him, aligning with his recent form.
• 2 Cargin Bhui (IRE):
  • Strengths: He is described as “threatening” and is anticipated to perform well in the near future. His TimeWise rating is strong.
  • Weaknesses: The comment “threatening” implies he has been knocking on the door but may not have won recently. No other specific weaknesses are highlighted.
  • Suitability: The 6f distance and Good To Soft ground are expected to be suitable.

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2:22 Download The Raceday Ready App Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

• Class: 5
• Distance: 6f
• Going: Good To Soft
• Win Prize: £4,320

Master Top Two Rated Horses (TimeWise Total):

1. Kind Touch (IRE) – Total: 328
2. Fozzie (IRE) – Total: 229

Summaries and Comments:

• 1 Kind Touch (IRE) (2yo)
  • Recent Form (LR): 99
  • Comments: Kind Touch made a winning debut at Ripon (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago despite being green and switched wide. The third-placed horse in that race was a ready winner next time, boosting the form. The 6f distance promises to suit, and he is much respected under a penalty, although the widest stall makes life tricky.
• 2 Fozzie (IRE) (2yo)
  • Recent Form (LR): 60
  • Comments: Fozzie showed pace before being hampered and weakening in a York maiden (7f, good) 11 days ago. He ought to be capable of better, and the drop in trip could be the right move.

Spotlight Verdict:
“The two newcomers, Master Of Shanghai and Starmade, make appeal on paper and need watching in the market, while Qila shaped with promise on his recent introduction and can likely build on that. Kind Touch (second choice) is greatly feared under the penalty but the outside stall does make life a little tricky and a chance is taken instead on FOZZIE, who ran well for a fair way on his 7f debut and can step forward over this trip. Kwidsin may also do better, particularly if he’s learned to run in a straight line.”

Assessment of Chances for the Master Top Two:

• 1 Kind Touch (IRE):
  • Strengths: Showed impressive winning debut form, which has been subsequently boosted. The step up to 6f is expected to be beneficial. He holds the highest TimeWise rating.
  • Weaknesses: Carries a penalty for his win and has to contend with the widest stall, which could pose a challenge.
  • Suitability: The 6f trip is deemed suitable, and he has experience on good to firm ground, suggesting Good To Soft should be manageable.
• 2 Fozzie (IRE):
  • Strengths: Displayed early pace on debut and encountered interference, suggesting unseen potential. The drop to 6f is expected to be a positive tactical change. The Spotlight Verdict identifies him as the primary selection.
  • Weaknesses: His debut performance was compromised by being hampered.
  • Suitability: The 6f distance is considered a good move for him. Good To Soft ground should be acceptable given his run on good ground.

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2:52 Ben And Mary Hibbert Memorial Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

• Class: 4
• Distance: 1m4f
• Going: Good To Soft
• Win Prize: £5,234

Master Top Two Rated Horses (TimeWise Total):

1. Silver Chamber – Total: 300
2. Yorkshire Lady – Total: 276

Summaries and Comments:

• 5 Silver Chamber (3yo)
  • Recent Form (LR-7LR): 75, 43, 16, 10, 5, 4, 4
  • Comments: Silver Chamber has shown steady improvement in handicaps, winning a four-runner Ripon handicap (1m4f, good) in July. Despite being 4lb higher, she was beaten only a head at Windsor (11.5f, heavy) 17 days ago. She is up another 2lb, but her gradual progression is appealing.
• 1 Yorkshire Lady (7yo)
  • Recent Form (LR-10LR): 98, 31, 12, 10, 4, 3, 3, 3, 2, 3
  • Comments: Yorkshire Lady took her Flat turf record to 7-29 when staying on to score at Windsor (11.5f, soft) 17 days ago. Despite her age, she is not fully exposed at this sort of trip, and a 2lb nudge from the handicapper looks workable. She is respected.

Spotlight Verdict:
“None of the five fillies and mares can be dismissed and choosing between them isn’t easy. Family history suggests Twilight Moon will be a threat in the newly deployed headgear, while 7yo Yorkshire Lady is unexposed at this trip. However, SILVER CHAMBER (nap) gets that little bit better every time she sees a racecourse and can land a second success. Percy’s Daydream is also progressing and can chase the selection home.”

Assessment of Chances for the Master Top Two:

• 5 Silver Chamber:
  • Strengths: Displays consistent progression and has strong recent form, including a win and a narrow second off a higher mark on heavy ground. The Spotlight makes her the “nap” (best bet). She has the highest TimeWise rating.
  • Weaknesses: Faces a further 2lb rise in the weights, adding to the challenge.
  • Suitability: Her proven ability at 1m4f and on soft/heavy ground makes the 1m4f distance and Good To Soft going highly suitable.
• 1 Yorkshire Lady:
  • Strengths: Comes into the race with a recent win on soft ground at a similar distance. She is considered “unexposed at this sort of trip”, and her 2lb handicap rise is seen as workable.
  • Weaknesses: As an older horse, she might be seen as having less scope for improvement compared to younger rivals.
  • Suitability: The 1m4f distance and Good To Soft conditions are suitable, given her recent performance on soft ground.

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3:22 Always Trying Racing Syndicate Handicap (Div 1)

• Class: 6
• Distance: 1m2f
• Going: Good To Soft
• Win Prize: £3,402.10

Master Top Two Rated Horses (TimeWise Total):

1. Mrbluesky (IRE) – Total: 212
2. Bretton Wood – Total: 209

Summaries and Comments:

• 5 Mrbluesky (IRE) (3yo)
  • Recent Form (LR-10LR): 50, 22, 12, 6, 5, 6, 3, 2, 2, 2
  • Comments: Mrbluesky got off the mark at Newcastle (7f, AW) in February. However, he needs to produce more than he’s managed in five starts back on turf over the summer, being 0-9 on this surface. This is his first try at 1m2f.
• 2 Bretton Wood (3yo)
  • Recent Form (LR-5LR): 64, 55, 35, 84, 8
  • Comments: Bretton Wood is an 11-race maiden now on his third trainer. He had a promising start for his current yard in August when beaten 2l at Ffos Las (good) tackling 1m for the first time. He was prominent in the market but flopped at that trip at Lingfield (AW) when racing freely three weeks ago. This is his first try at 1m2f.

Spotlight Verdict:
“Most of these have something to prove in one way or another with solid last-time-out form thin on the ground. Free Pic scores highly on that latter point but in the circumstances it make pay to take a chance on handicap debutant KINGS COLLEGE, who enters this sphere at a realistic level with his pedigree suggesting there’s better to come up at this trip.”

Assessment of Chances for the Master Top Two:

• 5 Mrbluesky (IRE):
  • Strengths: Has a prior win on AW. His first attempt at 1m2f could potentially suit him.
  • Weaknesses: Has a poor record on turf (0-9), which is a significant concern on Good To Soft ground.
  • Suitability: The Good To Soft ground could be problematic given his turf struggles. The 1m2f distance is an unknown.
• 2 Bretton Wood:
  • Strengths: Showed promise in a recent turf run over 1m for his new stable. His first try at 1m2f could bring about improvement if he settles.
  • Weaknesses: He is still a maiden after 11 races. He has a tendency to race freely, which could be exacerbated over a longer distance.
  • Suitability: Good To Soft ground should be fine given his performance on good ground. The success of his race will depend heavily on him settling over the new trip.

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3:52 Always Trying Racing Syndicate Handicap (Div 2)

• Class: 6
• Distance: 1m2f
• Going: Good To Soft
• Win Prize: £3,402.10

Master Top Two Rated Horses (TimeWise Total):

1. Sweet Kiss – Total: 247
2. Quirke On Parole – Total: 216

Summaries and Comments:

• 4 Sweet Kiss (3yo)
  • Recent Form (LR-7LR): 82, 27, 21, 6, 5, 3, 4
  • Comments: Sweet Kiss has struck up a good partnership with Jake Dickson and escapes a penalty for the combination’s latest success last week. (The form shows a recent good performance (LR 82) which is indicative of a win).
• 7 Quirke On Parole (3yo)
  • Recent Form (LR-7LR): 53, 26, 18, 9, 5, 3, 2
  • Comments: Quirke On Parole progressed in her first four handicaps, winning at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm). She was every bit as good when second over the same course and distance next time and had a “not bad” effort when fifth at Carlisle. She has possibilities.

Spotlight Verdict:
“This looks considerably more competitive than division one. Berkshire Phantom is respected but he’s got a clutch of 3yos nipping at his heels including Lights Go Down (second choice), Quirke On Parole, Epicurian Lad and SWEET KISS. The last-named contender has struck up a good partnership with Jake Dickson and escapes a penalty for the combination’s latest success last week.”

Assessment of Chances for the Master Top Two:

• 4 Sweet Kiss:
  • Strengths: She is a recent winner and benefits from escaping a penalty for that success. She has the highest TimeWise rating in the race.
  • Weaknesses: The race is described as “considerably more competitive”.
  • Suitability: The 1m2f trip and Good To Soft going should be suitable, aligning with her current good form and recent win.
• 7 Quirke On Parole:
  • Strengths: Has a consistent record in handicaps, including a win and two second-place finishes.
  • Weaknesses: While consistent, she is not singled out as the top pick in a competitive field.
  • Suitability: The 1m2f trip and Good To Soft ground are suitable, as she has shown good form over this distance and on similar conditions.

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4:23 Nadeen Dawson Memorial Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

• Class: 5
• Distance: 1m
• Going: Good To Soft
• Win Prize: £4,320

Master Top Two Rated Horses (TimeWise ratings):

• Note: Only one horse in the provided TimeWise ratings for this race, Isle Of Illusion (Total: 24). Other prominent contenders in the Spotlight Verdict do not have TimeWise totals listed in the sources provided. For assessment, the Spotlight’s top two rated by RPR (Racing Post Rating) will be used as the “Master Top Two” where TimeWise is unavailable.
  1. National Park (RPR: 88) (No TimeWise Total in source)
  2. Influential (RPR: 79) (No TimeWise Total in source)

Summaries and Comments:

• National Park (3yo) (No TimeWise Total listed in sources)
  • Recent Form: Not explicitly listed in LR series, but showed “promise in the spring on his first three starts (7f/8.6f, AW)”.
  • Comments: He returns from a break having been gelded. If he is anywhere near his best, he will be tough to beat for his top yard.
• Influential (3yo) (No TimeWise Total listed in sources)
  • Recent Form: Not explicitly listed in LR series. Fared best of the newcomers when fifth of 12 at 12-1 on debut at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) in May.
  • Comments: His dam was a 1m2f Listed winner, and he could be a nice prospect. He was upset in stalls and withdrawn at Haydock later in May. He is a possible player.

Spotlight Verdict:
“This could be a good opportunity for NATIONAL PARK to get off the mark. He showed promise in the spring on his first three starts and has been gelded since. Influential is open to improvement on his second start and may be the chief danger ahead of the returning Bambalam.”

Assessment of Chances for the Master Top Two (based on Spotlight Verdict and RPR where TimeWise is unavailable):

• National Park:
  • Strengths: Demonstrated promise in early career runs and has been gelded, suggesting potential improvement. Comes from a top yard. Highest RPR among Spotlight contenders.
  • Weaknesses: Returning from a break, so fitness might be a question. Lacks recent race exposure.
  • Suitability: The 1m trip and Good To Soft ground should be suitable given his previous performances and the potential for improvement.
• Influential:
  • Strengths: Had a promising debut and is well-bred by a Listed winner. Represents a strong stable. Has scope for improvement on his second start.
  • Weaknesses: Was previously upset in the stalls and withdrawn from a race, which could be a behavioural concern.
  • Suitability: The 1m trip and Good To Soft ground are appropriate for him.

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4:55 Racing TV Handicap

• Class: 5
• Distance: 2m1f
• Going: Good To Soft
• Win Prize: £4,187.20

Master Top Two Rated Horses (TimeWise Total):

1. Captain Potter – Total: 247
2. Glory And Honour (IRE) – Total: 237

Summaries and Comments:

• 1 Captain Potter (5yo)
  • Recent Form (LR-10LR): 46, 38, 18, 13, 6, 4, 3, 1, 2, 2
  • Comments: Captain Potter’s form figures in staying handicaps at this track this year read 211, with the latest success coming by 5l over 2m1f (good) last month. He had a heavy defeat on AW last time, but is respected back here.
• 2 Glory And Honour (IRE) (9yo)
  • Recent Form (LR-10LR): 47, 30, 20, 15, 8, 4, 2, 3, 2, 2
  • Comments: Glory And Honour has shown useful form over hurdles and on the Flat. He was made favourite in first-time blinkers at Southwell (1m6f, AW) last time, but the start proved troublesome again, and he was very slowly away, finishing fourth of eleven. A clean break would put him right in the picture, but that is by no means certain.

Spotlight Verdict:
“Captain Potter likes it here and is respected but a big defeat on AW last time, admittedly in a Racing League event, does temper confidence. Young Merlin (second choice) is firmly in the picture after an encouraging start for his new yard in July but DEREHAM is in good nick and almost certain to run his race again. Dalton Park is having serious issues at the start but would be a major threat if finally getting away on terms.”

Assessment of Chances for the Master Top Two:

• 1 Captain Potter:
  • Strengths: Possesses an excellent course record in staying handicaps this year, including a dominant win over the distance. He holds the highest TimeWise rating.
  • Weaknesses: His last start on AW resulted in a heavy defeat, which raises some confidence concerns.
  • Suitability: The 2m1f distance and Good To Soft ground are highly suitable, given his strong track form on good ground.
• 2 Glory And Honour (IRE):
  • Strengths: Has a proven ability over hurdles and useful Flat form. A clean start could make him a major contender.
  • Weaknesses: Has a history of troubled starts and inconsistent performance, making him unreliable.
  • Suitability: The 2m1f trip is likely within his scope, but his significant starting issues are a major concern for any race.

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5:32 Matty Bown Handicap

• Class: 4
• Distance: 1m
• Going: Good To Soft
• Win Prize: £5,234

Master Top Two Rated Horses (TimeWise Total):

1. Altmore (FR) – Total: 285
2. Milteye – Total: 280

Summaries and Comments:

• 2 Altmore (FR) (4yo)
  • Recent Form (LR-10LR): 83, 32, 18, 9, 8, 6, 5, 2, 2, 2
  • Comments: Altmore won a 6f handicap here (soft) just under a year ago. He had an encouraging stable debut when favourite and third of 12 at Southwell (7f, AW) in July. He is on the same mark and shapes like he’s worth another go at 1m.
• 9 Milteye (5yo)
  • Recent Form (LR-10LR): 88, 30, 21, 10, 7, 5, 4, 1, 1, 1
  • Comments: Milteye has a very patchy profile and has yet to reproduce the form of his wide-margin Lingfield win (7.5f, soft) in June, where he was possibly flattered by bagging the stands’ side rail. The handicapper is still in an unforgiving mood.

Spotlight Verdict:
“Mount King always warrants a second look here, a comment that also applies to old boy Garden Oasis, but SWIFT SALIAN has been shaping like he’s about to peak again and can make the most of the inside stall. Milteye (second choice) is grinding his way up the ladder, while Altmore may have more to offer and it will be interesting to see if Good Heavens can build on the market support.”

Assessment of Chances for the Master Top Two:

• 2 Altmore (FR):
  • Strengths: Has a prior win on soft ground at Pontefract. His stable debut was encouraging, and the 1m trip is expected to suit. He holds the highest TimeWise rating.
  • Weaknesses: His form has been inconsistent. The Spotlight suggests he “may have more to offer,” indicating he still needs to step up.
  • Suitability: The 1m trip and Good To Soft going are suitable, considering his past soft-ground win and potential at this distance.
• 9 Milteye:
  • Strengths: The Spotlight lists him as a “second choice” and describes him as “grinding his way up the ladder”. He has a high TimeWise rating.
  • Weaknesses: Possesses a “very patchy profile” and his previous wide-margin win may have been flattering. The handicapper has not been lenient.
  • Suitability: The 1m trip is suitable for him. His win on soft ground suggests Good To Soft conditions should be fine. However, his inconsistent form makes him a riskier prospect.

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