Pontefract Park Silver Sprint Trophy Handicap
Course: Pontefract
Date: 7th Jul 2026
Distance: 6f (6f)
Type: Flat
Going: Good
Class: Class 2
Prize: £13,400
Runners: 6
Going Detail: GOOD, Good to firm in places (GoingStick: 8.0) (Watered)
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Dark Cloud Rising
4yo b Gelding (GB)Connections
Jockey: Daniel Tudhope
Trainer: David O'Meara
Upper Helmsley, N Yorks
Owner: Jinky Farms
Breeding
Sire: Dark Angel (IRE)
Dam: Aristocratic (GB)
Damsire: Exceed And Excel (AUS)
Breeder: Cheveley Park Stud Limited
Ratings & Stats
Comment
Dark Cloud Rising bounced back in fine style, landing a handicap by two lengths from a lower mark last time, and remains capable of following up despite this rise in the weights. First-time visor applied and clearly suited by today's trip and ground, an unseated rider blot aside, his overall profile makes him a leading contender.
Race History for Dark Cloud Rising
Badri
9yo b Gelding (GB)Connections
Jockey: Jason Hart
Trainer: Michael Herrington
Willoughton, Lincs
Owner: Rjh Ltd And D Padgett
Breeding
Sire: Dark Angel (IRE)
Dam: Penny Drops (GB)
Damsire: Invincible Spirit (IRE)
Breeder: Mr & Mrs G Middlebrook
Ratings & Stats
Comment
Badri battled back into form last time, landing a handicap by a half length from a lower mark, and remains competitive enough on today's figures. Suited by this trip and versatile with the ground, a mixed sequence in between - including an underwhelming sixth four starts back - leaves him more swing than certainty in this company.
Previous Trainers
- Julie Camacho (until 2024-07-31)
- Ruth Carr (until 2023-08-25)
- Charles Hills (until 2022-03-09)
Previous Owners
- Shadwell Estate Company Ltd (until 2022-03-09)
- Hamdan Al Maktoum (until 2021-05-10)
Race History for Badri
Garfield Shadow
5yo b Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: James Doyle
Trainer: Hamad Al Jehani
Newmarket, Suffolk
Owner: Wathnan Racing
Breeding
Sire: James Garfield (IRE)
Dam: Lara's Theme (IRE)
Damsire: Lawman (FR)
Breeder: Peter Jones
Ratings & Stats
Comment
Garfield Shadow signed off with real authority, following up by two lengths in Qatar last time before an extended spell on the sidelines. Versatile with the ground and effective up to today's trip, the willingness to press on with him despite the absence points to a horse capable of running well, making him one of the chief dangers.
Previous Trainers
- Richard Fahey (until 2025-05-20)
Previous Owners
- Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum (until 2025-05-20)
Race History for Garfield Shadow
Beaujolais Nouveau
4yo ch Filly (GB)Connections
Jockey: Andrew Mullen
Trainer: Ben Haslam
Middleham Moor, N Yorks
Owner: MPS Racing & Partners
Breeding
Sire: Twilight Son (GB)
Dam: Lady Lekki (IRE)
Damsire: Champs Elysees (GB)
Breeder: Daniel Shapiro
Ratings & Stats
Comment
Beaujolais Nouveau claimed a good win by two and a quarter lengths from a lower mark two starts back, before a milder effort back at the same rating last time. First-time cheekpieces and unchanged conditions from today's trip and ground could bring out an improved show, though she remains our lowest-rated runner in this field.
Previous Owners
- Mps Racing Ltd & Ben Haslam (until 2025-04-02)
- B M R Haslam (until 2024-04-25)
Race History for Beaujolais Nouveau
The Strikin Viking
4yo b Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Faleh Bughenaim
Trainer: Hamad Al Jehani
Newmarket, Suffolk
Owner: Wathnan Racing
Breeding
Sire: Inns Of Court (IRE)
Dam: Asmeen (IRE)
Damsire: Shamardal (USA)
Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud
Ratings & Stats
Comment
The Strikin Viking heads our ratings by a clear margin, his underwhelming run in Group 3 company at Doha last time easily forgiven given the calibre of that assignment. Returning from a lengthy absence with a first-time hood, he's proven at today's trip and ground, with the long layoff the only obvious query against a horse we rate the one to beat.
Previous Trainers
- Kevin Ryan (until 2024-07-24)
Previous Owners
- Middleham Park Racing LXXIX (until 2024-07-24)
Race History for The Strikin Viking
El Bodon
5yo ch Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: George Wood
Trainer: Jane Chapple-Hyam
Dalham, Suffolk
Owner: P W Harris
Breeding
Sire: Churchill (IRE)
Dam: Flawless Jewel (FR)
Damsire: Kheleyf (USA)
Breeder: Mountarmstrong Stud & Partners
Ratings & Stats
Comment
El Bodon's recent form has been modest, well beaten in a handicap last time, though a win five starts back proves there's ability there when things click. Quick to reappear just eight days on and having raced over today's trip before, with the stable in good order, he still needs to find a notable improvement to feature.
Race History for El Bodon
