Pontefract Race 2 - G3 Vehicle Auctions Ebf Restricted Novice Stakes (Gbb Race)
MAXIMUS MERIDIUS (5) was gelded prior to making his debut at Ayr four weeks ago when not disgraced finishing runner-up behind an impressive winner on soft ground. Likely to have learned plenty from that experience and should go well. BALDETTI (1) raced prominently throughout keeping on nicely to the line over 1000m at Leicester in May. Should give a bold sight. SEA MIRAGE (2) has been gelded since disappointing as a beaten favourite at Hamilton Park last month. Up in journey and warrants a market check. ANGEL IN MY HEART (6) finished 3L down contesting a 1000m event at Catterick last week. One to note.
Jockey: D Nolan
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Resumes from a spell after only one run when 3rd of 10 at Leicester on May 9 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Sky Secret carrying 60.5kg at $12. Top-three chance.
Last Starts 69 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 09/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $14,520.00 | Leicester | 1005m | Good Firm | David Nolan | 60.5kg | 0:59.73 | - | 4 |
| 4.5L | $12.00 |
Jockey: T Eaves
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Returns from a 30-day let-up. At the latest run ran last in a small field at Hamilton Park on June 17 over 1000m, 10 len behind Dubai Champion carrying 59kg at $3. The run before that 2nd of 10 at Leicester on May 9 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Sky Secret with 59kg at $6.50. Best form stacks up so he is worth another chance.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 17/06/2026 | 39 | MDN 2 | $20,870.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1005m | Good Soft | Shane Gray | 59kg | 0:58.46 | 3-4-6 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/10 | 09/05/2026 | 18 | MDN 2 | $14,520.00 | Leicester | 1005m | Good Firm | Jack Callan | 59kg | 0:59.73 | - | 5 |
| 2.3L | $6.50 |
| 6/8 | 21/04/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $14,520.00 | Pontefract | 1005m | Good | Kevin Stott | 60.5kg | 1:04.19 | - | 1 |
| 6.3L | $4.50 |
Jockey: D Allan
Weight: 60.5kgs
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At the latest run 7th of 9 at Leicester on July 4 over 1200m, 11 len behind Tamam Star with 59kg at $3. The race before that 3rd in a small field at Musselburgh on June 30 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Bear Lee with 60.5kg at $1.40. Sure to be thereabouts.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 04/07/2026 | 4 | SELL 2 | $21,780.00 | Leicester | 1207m | Good Firm | David Allan | 59kg | 1:11.59 | - | 9 |
| 11.5L | $3.00 |
| 3/6 | 30/06/2026 | 18 | MDN 2 | $19,960.00 | Musselburgh | 1005m | Good | David Allan | 60.5kg | 0:59.04 | 5-4-3 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $1.40 |
| 3/15 | 12/06/2026 | 6 | SELL 2 | $45,370.00 | York | 1207m | Good | Sean Kirrane | 59kg | 1:12.06 | 7-5-3 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $10.00 |
| 3/7 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | SELL 2 | $54,450.00 | Musselburgh | 1005m | Good | Sean Kirrane | 59kg | 0:58.26 | 3-4-3 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
| 7/8 | 23/05/2026 | 8 | NOV 2 | $45,370.00 | York | 1207m | Good | Sean Kirrane | 58kg | 1:12.72 | - | 1 |
| 9.0L | $13.00 |
| 4/13 | 15/05/2026 | 20 | NOV 2 | $54,450.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1207m | Good | Sean Kirrane | 59kg | 1:12.31 | - | 7 |
| 5.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/12 | 25/04/2026 | 15 | MDN 2 | $54,450.00 | Leicester | 1005m | Good Firm | Harry Russell | 59kg | 1:01.14 | - | 8 |
| 1.0L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 10/04/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $18,150.00 | Thirsk | 1005m | Good | Sean Kirrane | 60.5kg | 0:58.71 | - | 1 |
| 6.3L | $34.00 |
Jockey: D Fentiman
Weight: 59kgs
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Raced twice to date. At long odds at debut, 7th of 10 at Carlisle on June 15 over 1200m, 6 len behind Redline with 60.5kg at $26. Last start 7th of 11 at Carlisle on June 24 over 1400m, 10 len behind Mia Fantasia carrying 59kg at $41. Can't see him troubling these.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 24/06/2026 | 9 | APP MDN 2 | $19,960.00 | Carlisle | 1408m | Good Firm | Sean Kirrane | 59kg | 1:27.49 | - | 4 |
| 10.8L | $41.00 |
| 7/10 | 15/06/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $18,150.00 | Carlisle | 1207m | Good | Duran Fentiman | 60.5kg | 1:14.31 | - | 6 |
| 6.5L | $26.00 |
Jockey: S De Sousa
Weight: 59kgs
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At debut, 2nd in a small field at Ayr on June 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Thebesthasyetocome with 60.5kg at $8.50. Will derive great benefit from that experience and looks one of the main contenders.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 20/06/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $18,150.00 | Ayr | 1207m | Soft | Lewis Edmunds | 60.5kg | 1:14.10 | 6-4-2 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $8.50 |
Jockey: O Mcsweeney
Weight: 58kgs
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Was at long odds at debut, 4th in a small field at Catterick on July 8 over 1000m, 3 len behind Warby carrying 56.5kg at $29. Looks tested.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 08/07/2026 | - | NOV F 2 | $15,150.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1005m | Good Firm | M P Sheehy | 56.5kg | 0:58.01 | 5-3-4 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $29.00 |
Jockey: Barry Mchugh
Weight: 56.5kgs
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First-starter by Naval Crown out of Claramara. The betting is the best pointer to her chances.