Pontefract
Tomorrow, September 18, 2025FlatClass 51m
Verdict
Verdict
NATIONAL PARK was third in what turned out to be a strong novice at Wolverhampton when last seen at the end of May and should be tough to beat on his return. Influential showed promise on his Yarmouth debut in the spring and can follow him home ahead of the reappearing Bambalam.
National Park
Influential
Bambalam
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Isle Of IllusionJ: Zak WheatleyT: Declan Carroll- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-11
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- -
VerdictMassaat gelding. Half-brother to 7f-8.6f winner Sooqaan and 6f winner Diamond Bit. Dam French winner up to 1¼m (2-y-o 5.5f winner). A watching brief is advised with a tongue tie fitted on this very belated debut.- 2. BambalamJ: Oisin James OrrT: Richard FaheyF: 723-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 343
VerdictFair form when placed twice over 1m at Ayr last autumn. It's taken a while to get him back to the track but good chance he can place again if retaining anything like last year's ability. - 3. InfluentialJ: Ray DawsonT: Roger VarianF: 5
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 140
VerdictHails from a smart family and he made a bright start to his career when fifth of 12 in maiden at Yarmouth (1m) in May, running green but making steady headway to be nearest at the finish. It's taken a bit of time to get him back to the track but he looks bound to improve for that initial experience. - 4. National ParkJ: Cieren FallonT: William HaggasF: 423
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 114
VerdictIn the frame in 3 AW starts in the spring, showing improved form when chasing home now smart Gosden pair Nahraan and Cajole at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in May. Likely more to come now switching to turf after a break. The one to beat. 
5. Neptune StreetJ: Shane GrayT: Richard Fahey- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- -
VerdictMasar gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including connections' very smart 9f-10.5f winner Spirit Dancer and useful 1½m winner Hampden Park. Good pedigree but Oisin Orr partners the yard's other runner.
6. Jam LassJ: Cam HardieT: Peter NivenF: 6-8- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 251
VerdictDown the field in 2 outings over 1m on Newcastle's AW around the turn of the year. Likely booked fore another struggle on return.
7. AzuraJ: Clifford LeeT: Jack ChannonF: 55- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 20
VerdictShowed ability over 1m on AW and soft turf last month but probably more one for handicaps after this.
8. Maith Mar OrJ: Lewis EdmundsT: John Berry- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- -
Verdict1,500 gns Churchill filly. Dam 10.7f winner out of half-sister to high-class/ungenuine winner up to 1½m Spanish Moon. Would be a surprise winner on debut.
9. SooziesueJ: Mark WinnT: Simon WhitakerF: 89- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictHas failed to beat a rival in 2 outings in recent weeks.- Unnamed Favourite
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