April 14 / 15.05 Pontefract

15.05

Good

Mr Terry Earley Dual Celebration Handicap

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Mr Terry Earley Dual Celebration Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.50
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 5594-

Last run: 198 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Beaten about 8l in his three qualifying runs but he got much closer to the target when fourth of 12 on handicap debut at Chelmsford (7f, AW) in September; sold out of Sylvester Kirk's yard for 18,000gns and gelded since; needs a close look back in trip for new connections.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

9

(4)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 4

16:15 Haydock

City Captain

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Harriet Bethell

Did well for Harriet Bethell last season and his two runs this year have been encouraging, second of 13 to an unexposed one at Thirsk three weeks ago; mark left unchanged; big player.

3/1

2nd

10

(12)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:23 Thirsk

City Captain

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Harriet Bethell

The winner of four of his eight starts last year (6f, good or slower); perhaps needed the run on his return to action at Newcastle last month, running respectably in the smaller stands' side group; the more rain to fall the better for him.

7/1

6th

8

(11)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

City Captain

9st 3lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Harriet Bethell

Landed a fourth success of a productive first season with Harriet Bethell when comfortably seeing off 12 rivals at Pontefract in October; all those wins came at 6f but he was also second over 7f at Chelmsford last summer; no surprise were he to improve again this year.

6/1

9/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 06837-

Last run: 201 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent eight-race maiden but he was a close third at Thirsk (6f, good to soft) on penultimate run last season; that form puts him in the picture and he needs watching in market after 201 days off; has been gelded and tongue-tie is removed.
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5th

14

(10)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Ripon

Perfidia

8st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Knocking on the door prior to winning at Hamilton (8.3f, good) last month and again ran well when third at Redcar (7f, good to firm) nine days ago; also effective on good to soft ground; could be in the shake-up.

9/1

3rd

5

(10)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Perfidia

9st 7lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Three good runs this year, following up his good C&D second in April (good to firm, Mayo County 1.5l back in third but 4lb better off) by winning at Hamilton last time (8.5f, good; won by short head for today's rider Jake Dickson); chance off 2lb higher.

5/2

1st

5

(5)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Perfidia

9st 5lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Reliable sort who comes here on the back of a good second of 14 in 7f Redcar handicap last month; firmly in the picture off an unchanged mark.

5/2

10/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 5685-

Last run: 181 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Well held in all four 2yo runs including on nursery debut at Newcastle (7f, AW) in October; still early days but he needs improvement back in trip after six months off.
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7th

9

(12)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:23 Redcar

Mister Sky Blue

10st 7lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Gemma Tutty

Entitled to win races off his current mark and kept on well for second (behind One Of Our Own) here 19 days ago after a break; thereabouts.

7/2

2nd

7

(5)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:15 Redcar

Mister Sky Blue

9st 5lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Gemma Tutty

Just over 12 months since he recorded his only success, namely a 6f handicap at Hamilton (good to firm); that win came off a 6lb higher mark and he was second at Newcastle off 2lb higher in November; absent 142 days but he ran well on last season's return; more appealing than many.

7/1

3

(3)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Mister Sky Blue

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Gemma Tutty

Made the frame in C&D event last time (second AW attempt); gained sole turf win off 4lb higher and Jack Callan is taking off a bonus 5lb; attractively treated and one to consider.

9/2

33/1

Form: 6000-9

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to three winners but he's not shown a great deal and was ninth of 11 on his Redcar reappearance (1m, good) last Monday; took a strong hold in that race but he needs to do a lot better on this return to sprinting; visor added.
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15th

7

(11)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:57 Thirsk

Sanbona

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Won twice in minor 5f events last summer (AW and good to soft); also ran well when second to Crocus Time over C&D last August; recent return to action at Redcar may have been needed but there wasn't enough encouragement to earn him the vote this time.

16/1

9th

5

(4)

30th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:58 Redcar

Sanbona

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

5f wins on AW/turf in August/September last year and he's on a handy mark on that form; however, his campaign concluded with two disappointing runs and he needs to get back on track on this reappearance outing.

14/1

Form: 489-

Last run: 165 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Well held in three novice/maiden events in the autumn but she's faded over 7f in last two starts and is open to progress now back in trip on handicap debut; one to keep an eye on after 165 days off.
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8

(3)

29th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

20:50 Carlisle

I Got Know How

9st 3lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: John & Sean Quinn

Fair efforts in 6f handicaps on first two starts this year but a lesser run followed when back up to 7f at Redcar ten days ago; tackles an extra 2f this evening and her claims aren't compelling.

12/1

8

(3)

29th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

20:50 Carlisle

I Got Know How

9st 3lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: John & Sean Quinn

Fair efforts in 6f handicaps on first two starts this year but a lesser run followed when back up to 7f at Redcar ten days ago; tackles an extra 2f this evening and her claims aren't compelling.

12/1

11

(12)

19th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Redcar

I Got Know How

8st 13lb

J: Harry Russell

T: John & Sean Quinn

Two fair efforts in 6f turf handicaps this year, just keeping on at one pace at Ripon this month; has something to prove back at 7f in first-time cheekpieces.

12/1

Form: 0-6131 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Two wins from four starts since joining David Evans from Dermot Weld; got first run on the second when back sprinting at Wolverhampton (6f) last month but she held on to justify favouritism; up 3lb but she still looks feasibly treated and is respected back on turf.
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5th

5

(4)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

13:18 Lingfield (AW)

Rumba Bay

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

Two AW wins in early 2025, over 7f at Chelmsford and 6f at Wolverhampton, both under Rossa Ryan; her form took a turn for the worse, including for him, in the second half of the year but she didn't do badly in a slowly run C&D race won by Ashford Hill last time and Ryan returns to the saddle.

6/1

5th

8

(3)

28th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Rumba Bay

10st 9lb

J: Miss Amy Tucker

T: David Evans

Dual AW winner who has slipped to an attractive mark; well capable of being involved but isn't particularly solid on her form since returned to this sphere.

8/1

6th

4

(5)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:26 Lingfield (AW)

Rumba Bay

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: David Evans

Triple AW winner (6f/7f), who scored on turf at Salisbury last May; now 5lb lower than for that last success but she's not been at her best since and needs to raise her game back up in trip.

6/1

33/1

Form: 288990

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Went close at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) on final start for George Boughey but he's struggled in five runs for current yard since; mark is tumbling but he's now 0-10 and has lots to prove back at 6f on turf.
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3rd

7

(9)

8th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bad Habits

9st 5lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Ruth Carr

Both wins over C&D, the latest 17 days ago with Faster Bee winning the other division in a faster time; he is only 3lb higher, but like that gelding is drawn higher this time; will need a bit more.

4/1

1st

2

(3)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bad Habits

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Poor strike-rate (1-27) but has twice been edged out in tight finishes recently, latterly when failing to reel in Gladiadora at Southwell (7f; 9-1); pestered for the lead, reportedly running "too free", when disappointing over C&D 11 days ago; possible.

100/30

9th

12

(9)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bad Habits

8st 11lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Ruth Carr

Record of 1-26 but he was runner-up behind Romanovich over C&D last month and had another close call at Southwell (7f) 13 days ago; nudged up 1lb but he should be in the thick of things again.

13/2

Form: 98367-

Last run: 209 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Well held in all five starts including two nurseries (5f/7f) in the autumn; gelded since but he needs a transformation back in trip on his return.
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8th

7

(2)

14th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:05 Pontefract

Focus On Zaam

9st 5lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

never better than midfield

25/1

8th

7

(2)

14th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:05 Pontefract

Focus On Zaam

9st 5lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Well held in all five starts including two nurseries (5f/7f) in the autumn; gelded since but he needs a transformation back in trip on his return.

25/1

7th

3

(1)

17th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Focus On Zaam

9st 8lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Best effort in four starts when third of seven at Ripon (6f, good) on his penultimate outing, but well held on nursery debut there (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago; there is some encouragement for the longer trip and switch to the AW on pedigree.

9/1

Form: 9-55

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
No impact in three maidens (6f/7f) since December but beaten only about 4l in last two starts and this is more realistic on handicap debut; possible improver and needs watching in market on this switch to turf.
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8th

7

(3)

28th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ardilly Breeze

9st 6lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Gemma Tutty

midfield

16/1

8th

7

(3)

28th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ardilly Breeze

9st 6lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Gemma Tutty

midfield

16/1

9th

13

(4)

14th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:05 Pontefract

Ardilly Breeze

9st 3lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Gemma Tutty

dwelt start, in rear, brief headway over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong

12/1

Form: 882-23 BF

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden but he's been placed in AW handicaps in last three starts including two close calls over 6f; on same mark as for his last two runs and he looks interesting back in trip.
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12

(8)

25th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ballsgrove Boy

9st 4lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Martin Dunne

Just 1lb higher than when winning over C&D in July but well held in five starts since, including two back here; needs a resurgence.

16/1

7th

4

(1)

11th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ballsgrove Boy

9st 8lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Martin Dunne

In good form earlier this year, with 6f wins at Kempton and on this track (beat Master Dandy) in July but little since, including over C&D; reunited with Jack Doughty (won on him at Kempton) but turnaround a must.

12/1

5

(8)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Ballsgrove Boy

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Martin Dunne

Dual AW winner, including C&D in May, but he's not threatened in three starts since winning at Wolverhampton (Tapeta) in July; did run on from the rear when fifth of 12 at the latter track (also 6f) on Saturday, though; can take a big grip but not discounted.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 80408- D

Last run: 116 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Won a 6f turf maiden (good) last May; standout effort since was her close fourth at Chelmsford in November but she ended last year with two heavy defeats; record now stands at 1-9 and she needs a major revival after a break; new headgear.
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6th

7

(6)

1st May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:35 Yarmouth

Tequila Rose

9st 1lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Lemos De Souza

Fair early 2yo who's gone backwards; finished tailed off on her comeback and is tried in another new form of headgear, going beyond 7f for the first time.

20/1

6th

7

(6)

1st May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:35 Yarmouth

Tequila Rose

9st 1lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Lemos De Souza

Fair early 2yo who's gone backwards; finished tailed off on her comeback and is tried in another new form of headgear, going beyond 7f for the first time.

20/1

11th

2

(7)

14th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:05 Pontefract

Tequila Rose

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Lemos De Souza

led early, headed and raced in second after 1f, lost second over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

12/1

14/1

Form: 33564-

Last run: 164 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Won a Newcastle maiden (7f, AW) last June but he was well held in nurseries in final five runs last season; gelded since but he has plenty to prove back at 6f on return for new yard; cheekpieces removed.
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4th

7

(6)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

17:23 Leicester

Coverbridge

9st 0lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Peter Winks

A 7f AW winner as a 2yo but just minor form in handicaps at 6f to 1m6f for this yard since April 2025; others are much higher up the list.

33/1

5th

6

(3)

7th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 218y

Class 5

18:20 Redcar

Coverbridge

8st 4lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Peter Winks

7f AW win as a 2yo for Philip Makin; generally struggled for current stable though and steps up markedly in distance with a point to prove.

50/1

11th

10

(7)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:20 Southwell (AW)

Coverbridge

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Peter Winks

Struggled for this yard in 2025; down in the weights and should appreciate returning to Tapeta but still not an obvious winner.

33/1

Non-runners

Kilteel, Piranha Rama

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £15.60
Straight Forecast £12.47
Tricast £121.14
Trifecta £121.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Rumba Bay

NEWMARKET:

Focus On Zaam

Daily Mirror:

Perfidia

The Star:

Ballsgrove Boy

Daily Record:

Tequila Rose

RP RATINGS:

Rumba Bay

POSTDATA:

Rumba Bay

The Times:

Rumba Bay

Telegraph:

Rumba Bay

The Guardian:

Rumba Bay

Daily Mail:

Rumba Bay

D Express:

Rumba Bay

The Sun:

Rumba Bay