Pontefract Race 5 - Babs Woolford Memorial Handicap
DANDY'S ANGEL (6) was a good 0.5L winner on most recent appearance at Beverley. Makes some appeal from bottom of the weights. Can double up. PAPER DOLL (5) is racing consistently with four placed efforts in five starts including a second at Ayr last time. May go one better. KITSUNE POWER (2) finished 0.75L second over course and distance two starts ago before a fourth at Beverley. Can bounce back. IT'S A LOVE THING (1) previously won at this venue. Might show improvement from a sixth at York recently.

Jockey: C Horgan
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 6th of 17 at York on June 28 over 2060m, 5 len behind Titian carrying 68.5kg at $8.50. The run before that 16th of 20 at York on June 13 over 2100m, 18 len behind Dawn Of Liberation carrying 59kg at $13. Can improve and should figure in the finish.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/17 | 28/06/2025 | 15 | HCP APP 4U | $46,130.00 | York | 2062m | Good | Alan O'Sullivan | 68.5kg | 2:12.21 | 12-8-6 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $8.50 |
16/20 | 13/06/2025 | 28 | HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | York | 2112m | Good Firm | Oisin Orr | 59kg | 2:06.74 | - | 14 |
| 18.8L | $13.00 |
3/12 | 16/05/2025 | 16 | HCP HDLE 4U | $12,920.00 | Aintree | 3312m | Good | Jonathan England | 74.5kg | 3:55.88 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $15.00 |
1/7 | 30/04/2025 | 17 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Pontefract | 2011m | Good | Oisin Orr | 60kg | 2:17.15 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $3.25 |
2/13 | 13/04/2025 | 17 | HCP 4U | $46,130.00 | Musselburgh | 2509m | Good | George Wood | 57.5kg | 2:44.44 | 8-4-2 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $15.00 |
2/6 | 27/03/2025 | 5 | HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | George Wood | 61.5kg | 2:44.19 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $2.63 |
1/8 | 22/03/2025 | 16 | HCP 4U | $11,070.00 | Wolverhampton | 1905m | Neutral | George Wood | 61kg | 1:58.79 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $6.50 |
1/7 | 06/03/2025 | 20 | HCP 4U | $11,070.00 | Newcastle | 2049m | Neutral | Tom Eaves | 61kg | 2:18.26 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $3.50 |
3/12 | 14/02/2025 | 38 | HCP 4U | $11,070.00 | Newcastle | 2049m | Neutral | Laura Pearson | 60kg | 2:14.04 | 1-1-3 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $3.00 |
8/8 | 07/01/2025 | 19 | HCP 4U | $14,140.00 | Wolverhampton | 2816m | Neutral | Jonathan England | 61.5kg | 3:05.23 | 8-8-8 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $21.00 |
7/11 | 19/12/2024 | 16 | HCP 3U | $13,100.00 | Southwell | 2233m | Neutral | Jonathan England | 61kg | 2:24.00 | 7-6-7 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $34.00 |

Jockey: D Allan
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 31-day let-up. Most recently got back early in a small field at Beverley on June 17 over 2420m, 4.5 len behind Nibras Gold with 61kg at $3.80. Before that 2nd in a small field at this track on June 9 over 2400m, 0.8 len behind Knightswood carrying 55.5kg at $6.50. Strong contender on best form.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/5 | 17/06/2025 | 8 | HCP 4U | $15,960.00 | Beverley | 2435m | Good Firm | Jake Dickson | 61kg | 2:36.48 | 5-4-4 | 1 |
| 4.7L | $3.75 |
2/5 | 09/06/2025 | 12 | HCP 4U | $25,830.00 | Pontefract | 2419m | Good | David Allan | 55.5kg | 2:39.54 | 4-4-2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $6.50 |
8/13 | 28/05/2025 | 14 | HCP 4U | $18,330.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 2615m | Good | David Allan | 58.5kg | 2:48.75 | 6-6-8 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $8.50 |
11/14 | 14/05/2025 | 22 | HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | York | 2414m | Good Firm | David Allan | 57kg | 2:34.10 | 11-10-11 | 9 |
| 7.8L | $9.00 |
2/10 | 22/04/2025 | 168 | HCP APP 4U | $18,150.00 | Thirsk | 2414m | Good Firm | David Allan | 56kg | 2:37.73 | 5-3-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
4/7 | 05/11/2024 | 19 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Redcar | 2816m | Soft | David Allan | 64kg | 3:15.59 | 3-5-4 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $6.50 |
5/9 | 17/10/2024 | 26 | HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Southwell | 2816m | Neutral | David Allan | 61kg | 3:06.11 | - | 5 |
| 10.3L | $7.00 |
3/8 | 21/09/2024 | 11 | HCP 3U | $47,570.00 | Ayr | 2615m | Good Firm | David Allan | 56kg | 2:51.28 | 5-3-3 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $7.50 |
2/7 | 10/09/2024 | 40 | APP HCP 4U | $14,210.00 | Catterick Bridge | 2816m | Soft | Thomas Easterby | 69kg | 3:08.52 | 4-4-2 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $4.20 |
4/11 | 01/08/2024 | 13 | HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Wolverhampton | 2816m | Neutral | David Allan | 56.5kg | 3:01.57 | - | 11 |
| 10.3L | $34.00 |
3/8 | 19/07/2024 | 7 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Haydock Park | 2816m | Good | Sean Kirrane | 57.5kg | 3:06.52 | - | 6 |
| 1.8L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Warren Fentiman
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently didn't finish the race at Market Rasen July 6 over 3300m. The run before that didn't finish the race at Market Rasen June 20 over 4100m. Looking to others.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0/6 | 06/07/2025 | 16 | HCP HDLE 3U | $16,340.00 | Market Rasen | 3319m | Soft | Joseph Stevenson | 65.5kg | 4:34.56 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $34.00 |
0/8 | 20/06/2025 | 20 | HCP HDLE 4U | $12,710.00 | Market Rasen | 4123m | Good | Joseph Stevenson | 73kg | 5:18.60 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $126.00 |
8/15 | 31/05/2025 | 42 | HCP HDLE 4U | $12,980.00 | Stratford Avon | 4425m | Good | Joseph Stevenson | 72.5kg | 5:32.96 | 6-9-8 | 0 |
| 71.0L | $101.00 |
0/8 | 19/04/2025 | 133 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,340.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Good | James Best | 76kg | 3:50.39 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $201.00 |
0/8 | 07/12/2024 | 52 | HCP HDLE 3U | $18,450.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Soft | Charlie Maggs | 73kg | 4:09.00 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $126.00 |
9/11 | 16/10/2024 | 37 | HDLE HCP 4U | $29,090.00 | Punchestown | 4023m | GY | Sam Ewing | 66kg | 4:46.70 | - | 0 |
| 22.5L | $23.00 |
7/8 | 09/09/2024 | 12 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Perth Uk | 3218m | Good | Sean Bowen | 73.5kg | 4:00.56 | 6-6-7 | 0 |
| 18.3L | $3.25 |
1/16 | 28/08/2024 | 47 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,210.00 | Bellewstown | 4123m | Good | Jack Kennedy | 73.5kg | 4:57.70 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $12.00 |
8/14 | 12/07/2024 | 98 | HCP 3U | $20,810.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | Keithen Kennedy | 60.5kg | 2:35.12 | - | 14 |
| 8.0L | $17.00 |
12/14 | 05/04/2024 | 58 | HCP 4U | $20,950.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Declan McDonogh | 63.5kg | 2:19.84 | - | 13 |
| 11.8L | $23.00 |
7/13 | 07/02/2024 | 10 | MHDLE 4 | $17,340.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Heavy | Sam Ewing | 73kg | 4:45.00 | - | 0 |
| 32.5L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Nathan Evans
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 48-day let-up. At the latest run eased back early on 9th of 12 at Chester on May 31 over 3200m, 21 len behind State Legend carrying 57kg at $81. The start before that ran last of 9 at Haydock Park on April 26 over 2000m, 21 len behind Salamanca City carrying 57.5kg at $81. Can't have on recent performances.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/12 | 31/05/2025 | 35 | HCP 4U | $27,230.00 | Chester | 3218m | Good | Daniel Muscutt | 57kg | 3:32.63 | 11-12-9 | 13 |
| 21.5L | $81.00 |
9/9 | 26/04/2025 | 12 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Haydock Park | 2011m | Good | Tom Eaves | 57.5kg | 2:11.46 | 3-8-9 | 10 |
| 21.0L | $81.00 |
9/9 | 14/04/2025 | 37 | HCP 4U | $14,760.00 | Pontefract | 1614m | Good | Paul Mulrennan | 61kg | 1:45.93 | 2-2-9 | 7 |
| 10.3L | $34.00 |
5/7 | 08/03/2025 | 12 | HCP HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | Sam Coltherd | 73.5kg | 4:16.44 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 14.8L | $6.00 |
7/8 | 24/02/2025 | 88 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,340.00 | Ayr | 4123m | Heavy | Sam Coltherd | 76kg | 5:30.62 | 8-7-7 | 0 |
| 20.3L | $51.00 |
9/11 | 28/11/2024 | 242 | HCP HDLE 3U | $21,220.00 | Taunton | 3823m | Good Soft | Nick Scholfield | 76.5kg | 4:45.60 | 7-9-9 | 0 |
| 49.7L | $51.00 |
7/9 | 31/03/2024 | 15 | HDLE HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | Plumpton | 4123m | Good | Gavin Sheehan | 72.5kg | 4:58.30 | - | 0 |
| 78.3L | $13.00 |
6/8 | 16/03/2024 | 14 | HCP HDLE 4U | $36,900.00 | Uttoxeter | 4011m | Heavy | Jack Tudor | 74.5kg | 5:27.64 | - | 0 |
| 19.0L | $34.00 |
6/6 | 02/03/2024 | 103 | HCP HDLE 4U | $38,100.00 | Newbury | 3281m | Heavy | Jack Tudor | 73.5kg | 4:02.65 | - | 0 |
| 24.8L | $26.00 |
3/14 | 20/11/2023 | 47 | HCP 3U | $27,230.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good Soft | Jim Crowley | 61kg | 3:34.67 | - | 8 |
| 0.5L | $2.50 |
2/11 | 04/10/2023 | 174 | HCP 3U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 2212m | Neutral | Jim Crowley | 63.5kg | 2:19.25 | - | 3 |
| 1.3L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Rowan Scott
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Ayr on July 7 over 2600m, 1.3 len behind Whatsgoingonmarvin carrying 62.5kg at $8. The start before that 6th of 11 at Newcastle All Weather on June 28 over 2500m, 1.5 len behind Pralognan with 58.5kg at $11. Excellent prospects in this suitable race.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/11 | 07/07/2025 | 9 | HCP 3U | $16,460.00 | Ayr | 2615m | Good Soft | Rowan Scott | 62.5kg | 2:58.62 | 3-3-2 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $8.00 |
6/11 | 28/06/2025 | 10 | HCP 4U | $40,590.00 | Newcastle | 2504m | Neutral | Marco Ghiani | 58.5kg | 2:44.23 | 7-7-6 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $11.00 |
3/11 | 18/06/2025 | 8 | HCP 4U | $14,440.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 2212m | Good | Kaiya Fraser | 60.5kg | 2:25.05 | 6-6-3 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $3.00 |
3/9 | 10/06/2025 | 297 | HCP APP 4U | $15,430.00 | Catterick Bridge | 2414m | Good | Rowan Scott | 58kg | 2:36.63 | 1-3-3 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $13.00 |
2/11 | 17/08/2024 | 31 | HCP 3U | $18,210.00 | Tramore | 2414m | Y | Daniel King | 61kg | 2:42.74 | - | 11 |
| 0.5L | $7.00 |
4/12 | 17/07/2024 | 64 | HCP 4U | $19,080.00 | Killarney | 2313m | Good | R P Whelan | 63kg | 2:28.91 | - | 5 |
| 3.3L | $9.00 |
11/14 | 14/05/2024 | 123 | HCP 4U | $18,210.00 | Killarney | 1609m | Soft | Billy Lee | 63.5kg | 1:52.37 | - | 5 |
| 15.0L | $9.00 |
7/14 | 12/01/2024 | 104 | MDN 4U | $19,080.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | James Ryan | 56.5kg | 2:19.60 | - | 16 |
| 10.0L | $41.00 |
6/9 | 30/09/2023 | 31 | MDN F 3U | $26,670.00 | Killarney | 2212m | Heavy | Gary Carroll | 58.5kg | 2:35.87 | - | 5 |
| 9.3L | $34.00 |
4/5 | 30/08/2023 | - | MDN F 3U | $25,740.00 | Cork | 2011m | Good | Colin Keane | 58.5kg | 2:13.00 | - | 4 |
| 8.3L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Tom Kiely-Marshall
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run settled well back; won by 0.5 len at Beverley July 5 over 2010m defeating Up The Jazz carrying 56kg at $15. The start before that second last of 14 at Hamilton Park on June 15 over 2200m, 16 len behind Spanish Hustle with 54kg at $51. Sure to be in the finish.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/6 | 05/07/2025 | 20 | HCP 4U | $15,960.00 | Beverley | 1999m | Good Firm | Tom Kiely-Marshall | 56kg | 2:04.67 | 6-5-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $15.00 |
13/14 | 15/06/2025 | 18 | HCP APP 4U | $54,450.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 2212m | Good Soft | Tom Kiely-Marshall | 54kg | 2:25.56 | 8-13-13 | 15 |
| 16.3L | $51.00 |
2/9 | 28/05/2025 | 4 | HCP 4U | $19,330.00 | Beverley | 2011m | Good | Tom Kiely-Marshall | 55kg | 2:05.54 | 8-7-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $12.00 |
4/5 | 24/05/2025 | 11 | HCP 4U | $15,960.00 | Beverley | 1999m | Good | Tom Kiely-Marshall | 59.5kg | 2:05.84 | 5-5-4 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $7.00 |
2/12 | 13/05/2025 | 13 | HCP APP 4U | $15,960.00 | Beverley | 1700m | Good Firm | Tom Kiely-Marshall | 56.5kg | 1:44.64 | 9-7-2 | 13 |
| 1.3L | $126.00 |
7/7 | 30/04/2025 | 14 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Pontefract | 2011m | Good | Tom Kiely-Marshall | 53.5kg | 2:17.15 | 6-6-7 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $51.00 |
11/11 | 16/04/2025 | 188 | HCP F 4U | $15,960.00 | Beverley | 1700m | Good | Tom Kiely-Marshall | 60kg | 1:48.90 | 10-11-11 | 9 |
| 17.5L | $51.00 |
9/10 | 10/10/2024 | 5 | HCP 3U | $12,920.00 | Ayr | 2639m | Good | Tom Kiely-Marshall | 63.5kg | 2:59.66 | 7-10-9 | 6 |
| 12.3L | $9.00 |
1/14 | 05/10/2024 | 5 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Redcar | 2011m | Soft | Tom Kiely-Marshall | 55.5kg | 2:10.78 | 7-5-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $7.00 |
1/7 | 30/09/2024 | 3 | HCP 3U | $12,920.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 2428m | Soft | Tom Kiely-Marshall | 59kg | 2:48.01 | 5-2-1 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $3.50 |
1/6 | 27/09/2024 | 3 | APP HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Haydock Park | 2112m | Heavy | Tom Kiely-Marshall | 56.5kg | 2:22.64 | 4-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $8.50 |