Pontefract Races & Results 1 Sunday 17th August 2025 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Pontefract Races & Results Tomform Sunday 17th August 2025

There were 23 Races on Sunday 17th August 2025 across 3 meetings. There was 9 races at Southwell, 7 races at Pontefract, 7 races at Tramore, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Sunday 17th August 2025

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14:12 Pontefract (Class 4) 10f - 3 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (6/5 +0%) Raulin	1.2 6/5(+0%)	(3) Raulin 6/5, Benefited from positive ride landing a handicap by 1/2l off 79 here last time; top course jockey; fast ground suits; could be tough to peg back Made all over C&D last time, narrowly beating Dawn Of Liberation; strong claims.
2	2 2nd (2) (5/2 +9%) Love Talk	2.5 5/2(+9%)	(2) Love Talk 5/2, Set slow pace given easy lead and perhaps flattered 9l third in Lancashire Oaks (Group 2) over 12f at Haydock most recent run; versatile ground wise; bit more needed down in trip Tough assignments over 7f and 1m4f the last twice; not ruled out now back in a handicap.
3	1 3rd (1) (2/1 +11%) Dawn Of Liberation	2 2/1(+11%)	(1) Dawn Of Liberation 2/1, Scored by 3l off 71 at York in June; third beaten 1/2l off 80 last time; generally consistent; should figure Second to Raulin over C&D last month and has also gone close on both starts since.

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14:12 Pontefract (Class 4) 10f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

A more aggressive ride saw RAULIN make all over C&D three weeks ago and there is every chance that a similar outcome could occur. A 2lb rise for the son of Mehmas looks workable and he edges the vote over Dawn Of Liberation. The six-year-old arrives on the back of a close-up third at Ayr and another bold showing is forecast, while Love Talk is likely to prove more competitive reverting to handicap company.

The 3yo RAULIN and the consistent Dawn Of Liberation fought out the finish over C&D three weeks ago and Raulin can win again.

14:12 Pontefract (Class 4) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:42 Pontefract (Class 3) 6f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (9/4 +0%) Mr Seagull	2.25 9/4(+0%)	(3) Mr Seagull 9/4, Sold for 95,000 euros as a yearling; colt by high-class miler Space Blues; half-brother to Ekhtiyaar, high-class at 6f; probably effective 6f; likely type Attractive pedigree and trainer is enjoying a good season with his 2yos; respected.
2	1 2nd (1) (4/5 +33%) Delinquent	0.8 4/5(+33%)	(1) Delinquent 4/5, Colt by high-class sprinter Mehmas; dam very smart stayer Naughty Or Nice; probably effective 6f; stable gets plenty of first time out winners; of interest Dam 1m5f Listed winner; represents powerful 2yo trainer; could play a leading role.
3	2 3rd (2) (9/2 -64%) Great Success	4.5 9/2(-64%)	(2) Great Success 9/2, Colt by top-class miler Iffraaj; dam very useful sprinter Beautiful News; probably effective 6f; yard can get them ready first time; watch betting Connections won this with a newcomer (favourite) 12 months ago; one to be interested in.
4	4 4th (4) (25/1 -79%) Dalamara	25 25/1(-79%)	(4) Dalamara 25/1, Filly by top-class middle-distance performer Ulysses; half-sister to On The River, very useful at 1m; dam useful middle-distance performer Lady Lekki; probably effective 6f; likely to need more time Half-sister to three winners but she may be one for later on.

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14:42 Pontefract (Class 3) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

The market is likely to prove informative in this contest full of newcomers, with a tentative vote going to MR SEAGULL. Hugo Palmer's colt is a half-brother to five winners, most notably the Group-placed Ekhtiyaar, and he could take plenty of stopping if sharing a similar level of ability. Delinquent should comfortably get the trip judged on his pedigree and he's feared most, ahead of Great Success.

There's plenty of potential in the pedigree of MR SEAGULL and he earns the vote ahead of Great Success.

14:42 Pontefract (Class 3) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:12 Pontefract (Class 5) 8f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (3/1 -50%) Saxonia	3 3/1(-50%)	(4) Saxonia 3/1, Well backed when scored by 2l off 70 at Newmarket (July) in June; second beaten 1 1/4l off 74 last time; cheekpieces first time; the one to beat 3yo; won at Windsor in June and runner-up on AW last Sunday; can make another bold bid.
2	2 2nd (2) (5/2 +44%) Hale End	2.5 5/2(+44%)	(2) Hale End 5/2, Did not get a clear run beaten 2 1/4l off 72 at Redcar last time; out of form; outsider Found trouble in running when fifth at Redcar recently and could have a part to play.
3	3 3rd (3) (2/1 +43%) Zarathos	2 2/1(+43%)	(3) Zarathos 2/1, Below par fourth beaten 5l in a handicap at Windsor latest; inconsistent; may contend if bringing best 0-12 but ran well in the Racing League at Windsor on Thursday and he could be in the mix.
4	5 4th (5) (5/1 -67%) Precious Spartan	5 5/1(-67%)	(5) Precious Spartan 5/1, Landed a handicap by 3/4l off 65 at Ripon last time; thriving at present; threat 3yo who is 3-4 for this yard, all the wins at Ripon; could still have more to offer.
5th	1 5th (1) (16/1 -14%) Eagle Day	16 16/1(-14%)	(1) Eagle Day 16/1, Below par beaten 9l in a handicap over 7f at Haydock last time; better form on AW; out of form; up against it 4 wins last year; below last winning mark but hasn't really threatened on turf this season.

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15:12 Pontefract (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Having relished a drop in class when scoring at Ripon earlier this month, Precious Spartan merits respect in his current vein of form. However, this rise in class could leave Patrick Neville's charge vulnerable and preference is for SAXONIA. The son of Saxon Warrior arrives on the back of a good second on the all-weather and, racing off an unchanged mark, he makes grand appeal reverting to turf. Zarathos is also worth a second look.

Precious Spartan is respected but this could go to fellow 3yo SAXONIA, who won at Newmarket in June and was second on AW last time.

15:12 Pontefract (Class 5) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:42 Pontefract (Class 1) 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (3/1 +45%) Rosy Affair	3 3/1(+45%)	(2) Rosy Affair 3/1, Ran to form fourth beaten 2 1/4l in City Walls Stakes (Listed) over 5f at York latest; trainer in form; in the mix Running well in defeat in Listed races this season and could appreciate the return to 6f.
2	6 2nd (6) (16/1 +0%) Magic Basma	16 16/1(+0%)	(6) Magic Basma 16/1, Ran to form beaten 7l in a handicap at Ayr last time; sound surface suits; needs to improve up in grade Promising fourth in York handicap in June; unexposed but needs a sizeable step forward.
3	4 3rd (4) (9/2 +0%) Hold A Dream	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(4) Hold A Dream 9/2, Made too much use of up in trip beaten 8 1/4l in Summer Stakes (Group 3) at York last time; usually consistent; effective 5/6f on a sound surface; big player Down the field in Group 3 at York last time but close Listed second at Sandown previously.
4	9 4th (9) (16/1 +60%) Rhyme Dust	16 16/1(+60%)	(9) Rhyme Dust 16/1, Ideally suited by trip when winning a novice at Salisbury by 5l last time; fast ground suits; bit to find up in class Easily won Salisbury novice on Wednesday but others have lots more substance to their form.
5th	10 5th (10) (10/3 -11%) Stormy Impact	3.333333 10/3(-11%)	(10) Stormy Impact 10/3, Yard won this last year; won a handicap at Wolverhampton by 1/2l last time; steadily progressive; top jockey back on board; on the premises Two handicap wins this summer and this progressive 3yo holds leading claims.
6th	8 6th (8) (50/1 -127%) Pearl Of Windsor	50 50/1(-127%)	(8) Pearl Of Windsor 50/1, Seemed to be on stiff mark beaten 7 1/4l in a handicap over 5f at Sandown last time; plenty more needed Close Listed fourth at Sandown in June but down the field otherwise this season.
7th	5 7th (5) (16/1 -60%) Lady Of Andros	16 16/1(-60%)	(5) Lady Of Andros 16/1, Beaten 3 1/4l in a handicap at Goodwood last time where went too fast; in good form prior; bit to find in this grade Progressive in handicaps this season but something to find now back up to Listed level.
8th	7 8th (7) (3/1 +25%) No Alibi	3 3/1(+25%)	(7) No Alibi 3/1, Improved up in trip won the Rated Race at Limerick over 7f by 1/2l last time; top course jockey; progressive at 6-7f, could have more to offer Takes a leap in grade but she's promising and could have plenty more left in the tank.
9th	11 9th (11) (40/1 +0%) The Third Star	40 40/1(+0%)	(11) The Third Star 40/1, Looked to want further beaten 4 1/4l in a handicap at Newmarket (July) last time; generally out of form; plenty more needed Won easily on AW in April on her second start but 0-4 since and others preferred.
10th	1 10th (1) (20/1 -167%) Tropical Island	20 20/1(-167%)	(1) Tropical Island 20/1, Yard won this last year; won Corrib Fillies Stakes (L) at Galway over 7f by a short-head last time; contender under penalty 40-1 Listed win at Galway last month; has to back up that form but is not ruled out.

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15:42 Pontefract (Class 1) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

Richard Fahey and Oisin Orr teamed up to win this last season and they are back for more with Stormy Impact, a winner at Wolverhampton last month. She can go well, but Irish raider NO ALIBI gets the nod after winning her last two at Cork and Limerick. She might need to be produced late, but she looks capable of taking the step up in class in her stride. Rhyme Dust is another to bear in mind.

Stormy Impact is respected but preference is for the unexposed Irish challenger NO ALIBI, who is bred to be a force at this level.

15:42 Pontefract (Class 1) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:12 Pontefract (Class 3) 5f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (8/1 -45%) Reigning Profit	8 8/1(-45%)	(4) Reigning Profit 8/1, Below par well beaten in a handicap at Haydock latest; form going the wrong way; up against it C&D win in April; not ideally drawn on last two starts; others may be better treated now.
2	2 2nd (2) (9/4 +10%) Dan Tucker	2.25 9/4(+10%)	(2) Dan Tucker 9/4, Scored by 3/4l off 84 here penultimate start; eighth beaten 4l off 88 last time; trainer in form; stiffer track a plus; go close C&D win last month came in good style; wouldn't crab him for latest Goodwood effort; solid.
3	3 3rd (3) (4/1 -14%) Ventura Express	4 4/1(-14%)	(3) Ventura Express 4/1, Ran to form beaten a nose off 80 here last time; generally consistent; not out of it Has his optimum conditions and missed out by just a nose three weeks ago; solid claims.
4	5 4th (5) (7/1 -56%) Equity Law	7 7/1(-56%)	(5) Equity Law 7/1, Landed a handicap by a head off 72 at Thirsk last time; top course trainer; remains well treated on old form; can follow up Off the mark for new yard at Thirsk last week; 3lb rise not beyond him.
5th	6 5th (6) (6/1 +45%) Wen Moon	6 6/1(+45%)	(6) Wen Moon 6/1, Poorly drawn down the field in a handicap at York most recent; generally out of form; outisder Dangerous mark but he's been quiet in recent runs and slower ground preferable.
6th	1 6th (1) (7/2 +22%) Mr Lightside	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(1) Mr Lightside 7/2, Did not get a clear run beaten 5l in a handicap over 6f at Wolverhampton last time; generally out of form; top course jockey; tongue-tie first time; could bounce back down in grade Struggled in handicaps but down in weights, returns to 5f and has a new tongue-tie today.

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16:12 Pontefract (Class 3) 5f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

Equity Law won by a head at Thirsk earlier this month, but a rise in class off 3lb higher might mean he has to settle for a place. DAN TUCKER was a beaten favourite at Goodwood last month, but that was on heavy ground and both his wins have been on a quicker surface including a C&D win off 4lb lower two starts ago. Ventura Express has won here four times and is another to consider.

Dan Tucker isn't fully exposed at 5f but VENTURA EXPRESS has conditions to suit and can register another C&D success.

16:12 Pontefract (Class 3) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:42 Pontefract (Class 5) 17f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (13/8 +51%) Kentucky River	1.625 13/8(+51%)	(5) Kentucky River 13/8, Well backed beaten 1 1/2l off 72 over 2m at Doncaster last time; significant jockey booking; may contend Bumped into progressive winner at Doncaster last time and he's firmly in calculations.
2	1 2nd (1) (7/2 -17%) Carlton	3.5 7/2(-17%)	(1) Carlton 7/2, Quickened clear comfortably, improved down in grade on handicap debut when scored by 8 1/2l off 85 over 2m at Southwell in June; second beaten 2l off 71 last time; threat Two AW wins this year and runner-up at Yarmouth last time; can give another good account.
3	2 3rd (2) (4/1 +80%) Merrijig	4 4/1(+80%)	(2) Merrijig 4/1, Did not get a clear run beaten 7l in a handicap here last time; back below last winning mark; could do with some rain Well treated on his wins last August/September but not at the top of his game this year.
4	4 4th (4) (10/3 -33%) Cosmic Soul	3.333333 10/3(-33%)	(4) Cosmic Soul 10/3, Bit in hand when landing a handicap by 4 1/2l off 58 over 2m at Catterick last time; remains well treated on old form; contender Off mark at 18th attempt at Catterick; had plenty to spare and a 5lb rise could be lenient.

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16:42 Pontefract (Class 5) 17f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

The in-form Cosmic Soul won a weaker race at Catterick last month and a 5lb higher mark demands more of him, while Carlton has also been in good heart but needs everything to go his way off top-weight. It could be worth siding with KENTUCKY RIVER, whose weight-for-age allowance gives him a potential advantage on these terms. Unexposed as a stayer, Ollie Sangster's three-year-old looks the way to go.

Having bumped into a progressive fellow 3yo when a clear second at Doncaster last time, KENTUCKY RIVER gets the nod.

16:42 Pontefract (Class 5) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:12 Pontefract (Class 5) 6f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (14/1 +13%) Court Drive	14 14/1(+13%)	(6) Court Drive 14/1, Did not get a clear run beaten 6 1/4l in a handicap over 5f at Newmarket (July) last time; needs more Close third at Kempton (6f, AW) in April but two lesser runs have followed.
2	4 2nd (4) (10/3 +33%) Miss Hathaway	3.333333 10/3(+33%)	(4) Miss Hathaway 10/3, Landed a handicap by a length off 69 at Nottingham last time; top course trainer; likes the track; should be thereabouts C&D winner who scored at Nottingham last month; this is tougher but she did it nicely.
3	7 3rd (7) (7/2 -17%) Carlton And Co	3.5 7/2(-17%)	(7) Carlton And Co 7/2, Well backed when landing a handicap by 1 1/4l off 55 at Redcar last time overcoming slow start; contender Won at Redcar recently; visor left off today and modest strike-rate, but not discounted.
4	1 4th (1) (85/40 +39%) Lady Wingalong	2.125 85/40(+39%)	(1) Lady Wingalong 85/40, Landed a handicap by a neck off 72 over 7f at Newbury last time; significant jockey booking; may contend Made all at Newbury 12 days ago; now just 3lb higher and can go well once more.
5th	2 5th (2) (3/1 +0%) Thunderous Love	3 3/1(+0%)	(2) Thunderous Love 3/1, Well backed when landing a handicap by 1/2l off 70 at Salisbury last time; hugely progressive; not out of it Made it 5-8 for the season when winning at Salisbury; could take a 4lb rise in her stride.

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17:12 Pontefract (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

The four last-time-out winners are the ones to focus on. THUNDEROUS LOVE is forwarded as the pick of the bunch, with a 4lb rise for her dominant Salisbury triumph noted as a fair assessment. Lady Wingalong can figure if dropping back down to 6f doesn't catch her out, while the less-exposed Vibrant Pearl debuts in a handicap on a workable mark. Carlton And Co is an infrequent winner but is still on a feasible rating despite a 4lb rise for her Redcar win.

The prolific THUNDEROUS LOVE (nap) keeps defying the handicapper and can post her sixth win of the season. Vibrant Pearl is feared.

17:12 Pontefract (Class 5) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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