Pontefract Race 2 - Noel John Curtin Memorial Mdn Stakes (Gbb/Gbbplus Race)
STEEL RAVEN (7) On a quick turnaround. Did well when 3rd last run at Thirsk and matched against a less competitive field. Has run into the placings all attempts this preparation. Go close. TALITHA ROUGE (9) Basic showing when 4th last start at Thirsk. Can show a better performance this time and facing less formidable opponents. Should be right in the finish. KINETIC IMPACT (5) Finished 3rd last run at Sandown and up against a less competitive field. Underrated. HELLION (1) Failed to finish in a hurdle at Stratford on June 16th but competing at a lower class. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. Drawn well. Winning hope.

Jockey: D Nolan
Weight: 64.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Didn't finish in a hurdle at Stratford on June 16th but matched against less formidable competition. Has early speed and positions nicely. Will appreciate a good draw. Can win this.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/12 | 16/06/2026 | - | CL5 | $7,525.00 | Stratford | 3282m | GOOD | William Maggs | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $15.00 |
| 8/13 | 16/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Hereford | 3267m | GOOD | William Maggs | 65kg | - | 8-7-8-8-8-8-8 | 0 |
| 32.5L | $126.00 |
| 99/15 | 27/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | GOOD | Theo Gillard | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $151.00 |
| 9/9 | 30/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Catterick | 3160m | SOFT | Brian Hughes | 69kg | - | 6-7-8-8-9-9-9 | 0 |
| 69.5L | $17.00 |
| 3/10 | 13/09/2025 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $10,034.00 | Bath | 2045m | GOOD | Joe Leavy | 59kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3 | 3 |
| 1.2L | $8.00 |
| 3/6 | 29/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,854.00 | Salisbury | 1994m | GOOD | Tommie Jakes | 56.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-3-4-3 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Joanna Mason
Weight: 64.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Backing up quickly. Started $23.00 and clearly outclassed when 7th last run at Windsor but stepping down to a lower level. Watch betting.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 29/06/2026 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $11,805.00 | Windsor | 2303m | GOOD TO FIRM | Harry Davies | 64.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 13.5L | $23.00 |
| 6/10 | 19/06/2026 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $19,674.00 | Goodwood | 2816m | GOOD | Christian Howarth | 63kg | - | - | 4 |
| 16.8L | $19.00 |
| 99/14 | 14/03/2026 | - | CL3 | $14,755.00 | Uttoxeter | 4011m | SOFT | Nathan Howie | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $81.00 |
| 6/10 | 26/02/2026 | - | CL3 | $12,297.00 | Wetherby | 4851m | SOFT | Oscar Palmer | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 58.25L | $26.00 |
| 9/11 | 11/12/2025 | - | CL3 | $14,558.00 | Taunton | 3823m | GOOD | Jonathan Burke | 73.5kg | - | 2-2-2-5-6-8-9 | 0 |
| 16.2L | $17.00 |
| 6/7 | 10/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $20,658.00 | Kempton | 4224m | GOOD | Sam Twiston Davies | 74kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-4-6-6 | 0 |
| 17.5L | $17.00 |
| 1/8 | 05/09/2025 | - | CL4 | $7,574.00 | Worcester | 4023m | GOOD | Sam Twiston Davies | 73.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 2L | $2.88 |
| 1/12 | 16/08/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,886.00 | Market Rasen | 3749m | GOOD | Sam Twiston Davies | 76.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 4L | $3.50 |
| 1/12 | 24/07/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Worcester | 4023m | GOOD | Sam Twiston Davies | 70kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 20L | $1.55 |
| 1/8 | 17/07/2025 | - | Div 2 | $6,049.00 | Worcester | 4023m | GOOD | Sam Twiston Davies | 66.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 8L | $2.25 |
| 2/9 | 02/07/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Worcester | 3218m | GOOD | Sam Twiston Davies | 66.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 10/12 | 17/06/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,525.00 | Stratford | 3282m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 67.5kg | - | 4-10-10-11-11-11-10 | 0 |
| 40.5L | $2.50 |
| 4/5 | 08/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Huntingdon | 4155m | GOOD | Benjamin Poste | 72kg | - | 3-4-4-4-4-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 48L | $51.00 |
| 6/9 | 24/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Warwick | 3822m | GOOD | Benjamin Poste | 72.5kg | - | 7-5-5-5-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 54L | $151.00 |
| 99/12 | 26/07/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,574.00 | Uttoxeter | 3171m | GOOD | James Bowen | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $101.00 |
| 8/11 | 09/07/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Uttoxeter | 3171m | SOFT | Benjamin Poste | 68kg | - | 8-7-6-6-7-6-8 | 0 |
| 57.5L | $71.00 |
| 8/8 | 12/05/2024 | - | GBB Race | $4,917.00 | Plumpton | 3569m | GOOD | Brendan Powell | 68kg | - | 1-3-3-6-5-7-8 | 6 |
| 52L | $29.00 |
| 3/7 | 12/04/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Fakenham | 3221m | GOOD | Benjamin Poste | 67.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 9L | $151.00 |
| 6/7 | 16/02/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Fakenham | 3221m | SOFT | Benjamin Poste | 67.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 35L | $61.00 |

Jockey: P Mulrennan
Weight: 64.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $51.00 and mediocre display when 11th last run at Carlisle but challenged by weaker competitors. Likely to settle back in the field. Very unlikely to cause an upset.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 30/05/2026 | - | GBBPlus Race | $44,266.00 | Carlisle | 2248m | GOOD | Tom Eaves | 57.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 16L | $51.00 |
| 6/7 | 15/05/2026 | - | GBBPlus Race | $29,511.00 | Hamilton | 2226m | GOOD | Paul Mulrennan | 61.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 13.75L | $7.00 |
| 22/22 | 08/11/2025 | - | GBBPlus Race | $68,859.00 | Doncaster | 2392m | HEAVY | Paul Mulrennan | 57.5kg | - | 16-9-10-9-9-11-16-22 | 22 |
| 60.45L | $26.00 |
| 2/4 | 22/08/2025 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $39,348.00 | Hamilton | 2226m | GOOD | Paul Mulrennan | 59kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.25L | $1.20 |
| 3/7 | 18/07/2025 | - | Listed | $54,103.00 | Hamilton | 2226m | GOOD | Paul Mulrennan | 60.5kg | - | 7-7-7-6-7-7-7-7 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $201.00 |
| 4/11 | 26/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Hamilton | 1842m | GOOD | Tom Eaves | 59.5kg | - | 10-7-8-8-7-6-6-4 | 12 |
| 4L | $8.00 |
| 4/11 | 29/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Carlisle | 1810m | GOOD | Paul Mulrennan | 58.5kg | - | 9-9-8-9-9-7-6-4 | 7 |
| 6.75L | $51.00 |

Jockey: William Pyle
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
At $101.00 ran 4th last time at Leicester but fitter for debut run. Competing in a lower grade. Drawn nicely. Hard to see this being competitive today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 13/06/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Leicester | 1657m | GOOD | Lewis Edmunds | 59.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 7.6L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Tom Marquand
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran 3rd last run at Sandown and drops back to a suitable grade. Has claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 13/06/2026 | - | GBB Race | $39,348.00 | Sandown | 2001m | GOOD | Billy Loughnane | 58.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2L | $21.00 |
| 4/8 | 29/05/2026 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $11,805.00 | Chepstow | 2011m | GOOD | Harry Vigors | 55kg | - | - | 4 |
| 4.7L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Connor Beasley
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $12.00 and underperformed when 6th last time at Lingfield but was on debut last time. Up against a less challenging field. Will struggle to compete in this race.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 18/06/2026 | - | 3-5yo | $9,837.00 | Lingfield | 2334m | GOOD | George David Wood | 57.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 11.49L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Mikey Sheehy
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Backs up quickly. Ran well when 3rd last run at Thirsk and has been racing in stronger company. Been in the placegetters each start this campaign. Will go close here.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 01/07/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Thirsk | 1607m | GOOD TO FIRM | Mikey Sheehy | 59kg | - | - | 3 |
| 5.7L | $9.50 |
| 3/12 | 09/06/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Carlisle | 1810m | GOOD | Mikey Sheehy | 59kg | - | - | 6 |
| 4.05L | $29.00 |

Jockey: C Lee
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $10.00 and struggled when 4th last time at Doncaster but having second career run. Facing a weaker group of contenders. Questions at this level.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 20/06/2026 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $11,805.00 | Doncaster | 2050m | GOOD | Clifford Lee | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 11.05L | $10.00 |

Jockey: D Tudhope
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At $6.00 looked flat when 4th last start at Thirsk. Can show a better performance this time and back in an easier grade. Should give plenty of sight.
Last Starts 20 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 | 16/06/2026 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $11,804.00 | Thirsk | 2421m | GOOD | Mark Winn | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| 4L | $6.00 |
| 3/6 | 26/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Redcar | 2012m | GOOD | Mark Winn | 56kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.05L | $21.00 |

Jockey: O Mcsweeney
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $151.00 and was nothing special when 11th last time at Wetherby but was a debutant last start. Will be giving the leaders a big start. Hard to recommend.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 15/06/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Wetherby | 1408m | GOOD | Oisin Mcsweeney | 57kg | - | 11-11-11-11-11-11-11 | 10 |
| 37.95L | $151.00 |