September 21 / 14.00 Pontefract

14.00

Good To Soft

Solutions 4 Cleaning Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Solutions 4 Cleaning Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

15/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.60
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 74168

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Won Ripon novice (5f, soft) last month on third start and fair sixth on handicap debut at Redcar (6f, good to firm) next time; flopped at Ripon (6f, good) most recently but this lightly raced 3yo is not written off.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

1

(11)

18th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Havana Pursuit

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

On a long losing run and he comes here on the back of a below-par sixth of nine in 7f Redcar handicap 13 days ago; others appeal more.

8/1

6th

1

(11)

18th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Havana Pursuit

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

On a long losing run and he comes here on the back of a below-par sixth of nine in 7f Redcar handicap 13 days ago; others appeal more.

8/1

6th

8

(7)

5th Nov 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:09 Redcar

Havana Pursuit

8st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

Two wins at up to 6f on slow ground; has a squeak based on his Hamilton second in September but he's been badly out of sorts on his last three starts; steps up in trip but he's half-brother to two winners over it, so he could see it out; one of two in this for his trainer.

16/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 643-44

Last run: 92 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Displayed promise in good-ground 2yo novices last year and reappeared with encouraging fourth of eight in Newcastle handicap (6f, AW) in May; below par at Hamilton (6f, good) in June but failed to settle and this unexposed 3yo retains potential; wears a first-time visor and could be a player.
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10th

7

(11)

9th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Pontefract

Derwent Boy

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Julie Camacho

0-6 but has shown promise and was just held by Havana Pursuit over C&D (good to soft; first-time visor) latest; 1lb better off with that opponent for a neck and has the scope to do better; player.

9/2

2nd

6

(4)

21st Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Pontefract

Derwent Boy

9st 11lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

led, increased tempo over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed final strides

6/1

4th

5

(4)

21st Jun 2023

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

15:30 Hamilton

Derwent Boy

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Improving steadily and he returned from nearly eight months off with a good fourth of eight in 6f Newcastle handicap last month; that form has worked out well so he must enter calculations.

5/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 0-4014 D

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who won at Carlisle (6f, good to soft) in June and was a solid fourth at Ayr (6f, good to soft) in July; can be thereabouts if in similarly good form on this return from a two-month break.
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6th

1

(4)

23rd Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:15 Hamilton

Gentle Ellen

9st 11lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: David & Nicola Barron

reared start, towards rear

7/2

110

20th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:15 Ayr

Gentle Ellen

8st 5lb

T: David & Nicola Barron

6th

6

(4)

6th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

16:55 Haydock

Gentle Ellen

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: David & Nicola Barron

Below par the last twice but those were over 6f, and fast ground may not have suited last time; ran well in defeat twice in a row over today's C&D (good) in July and could bounce back to form now back up in trip.

10/1

9/1

Form: 165885 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Patchy form on turf this year but she was a fair fifth in a first-time hood (retained) over C&D on last month's stable debut, when having a wide trip from stall ten, and she won over C&D (good to soft) last October; has often run well here and she's capable of a big performance from the inside draw.
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2nd

2

(10)

26th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Rhythm

9st 11lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Paul Midgley

2-3 over C&D and she's now 3lb lower than for her Class 5 success here in April; two creditable efforts at Pontefract since joining this yard; one to take seriously.

5/1

4th

8

(1)

21st Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Pontefract

Rhythm

9st 10lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Paul Midgley

prominent

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 004808 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Has dropped down the weights and showed some signs of spark in May, but finished down the field on final three runs for Adrian Keatley and a major turnaround is needed on stable debut (remains in same ownership).
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2nd

3

(2)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

16:12 Catterick

Marks Choice

9st 6lb

J: William Pyle

T: Gemma Tutty

Standing dish at Ripon, where he's recorded ten of his 12 wins; his 71st start is his first here; below par in both starts this season; drops 2lb but perhaps needs further favours from the handicapper to win again.

10/1

6th

3

(3)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Ripon

Marks Choice

9st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: Gemma Tutty

Ten-time course winner who ended last season with two wins (6f/5f) at Ripon; struggled on Thirsk reappearance last month but he doesn't have a great record when fresh and he's not ruled out back at his favoured track; acts on good to firm and soft.

11/2

15th

2

(2)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:10 Thirsk

Marks Choice

10st 0lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Gemma Tutty

Best known as a Ripon specialist with ten wins there, including his last two starts of 2025; has won fresh, but has tended to need his reappearance in recent years.

7/1

Form: 520378 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 1lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
10yo who is 0-7 this year, including two unplaced runs here; however, he's entitled to respect in a race he won in 2018, 2019 and 2023.
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10th

7

(3)

4th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Round The Island

9st 6lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Simon Whitaker

Inconsistent on turf this year and holds weaker claims than fellow 10yo Kenstone, who is in good form; sole AW win came in 2016.

16/1

Form: 077526 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
0-9 on turf (as opposed to 3-19 on AW) and might not want slow ground; however, he was a good second at Carlisle (6f, good to firm) two starts ago and didn't run badly off his higher AW mark last time; not ruled out.
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12th

7

(9)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Mighty Power

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Lisa Williamson

Has been useful on AW in the past but nothing for his current stable to make him of interest tonight.

33/1

8th

10

(4)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:42 Newcastle (AW)

Mighty Power

8st 13lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Lisa Williamson

On a two-year losing spell and current mark reflects a big decline in his form; others preferred.

25/1

8th

7

(6)

19th Feb 2026

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Mighty Power

9st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Lisa Williamson

Much better than this on AW in his pomp but there hasn't been much to celebrate in five runs for this yard, including returned to AW when last of seven over C&D two weeks ago; another ease in grade today but he's risky.

10/1

Form: 149901 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
After three disappointing runs this summer he returned to form with 16-1 win at Catterick (6f, good) three weeks ago; unproven on slow ground but has gone back up just 3lb for last time and could go well once more.
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10th

5

(3)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

One More Dream

9st 7lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: John & Sean Quinn

Dual course winner (6f/7f) and 3lb lower than when successful at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) last September, but he can't be entertained on his performances in the meantime.

25/1

18th

13

(1)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:47 Thirsk

One More Dream

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

The winner of 13 races, but just three of them have been on turf; yet to shine this year and he was behind a few of today's rivals over C&D last week.

20/1

12th

14

(12)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:10 Thirsk

One More Dream

9st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: John & Sean Quinn

Winner of 13 races and just 1lb higher than for the latest, but quiet in two starts at Southwell (6f, AW) since returning in February; needs to step up.

20/1

Form: 165808 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
His form has been up and down since he won at Nottingham (6f, heavy) in May and he's hard to fancy on recent evidence; however, this two-time C&D winner is down to a handy mark and is not ruled out now back here.
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4th

8

(1)

2nd Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Dandy Spirit

8st 7lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Capable of running well but he's not as good as he was and is becoming hard to predict.

25/1

14th

12

(15)

21st Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:27 Redcar

Dandy Spirit

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Not as good now but is straightforward and arrives in form, having made a lot of the running off this mark at Newcastle last time; holds claims on that.

8/1

3rd

5

(8)

28th Jun 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Newcastle (AW)

Dandy Spirit

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Dual AW winner who went back-to-back on turf last spring and wasn't far away in two sprints before a lesser show at Thirsk last time; has a big run in him.

10/1

Form: 8-6091 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent since winning 2yo novice at Ripon (6f, good) last June and unproven on slow ground; however, he bounced back to form with 50-1 win at Newcastle (7f, AW) recently and can be in the mix if backing that up.
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8th

4

(5)

3rd Jun 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:15 Ayr

Grey Force One

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Philip Kirby

raced in second, lost second over 3f out, weakened 2f out, tailed off

25/1

12th

7

(1)

24th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:50 Catterick

Grey Force One

8st 11lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Philip Kirby

Capable when in the mood for Chris Fairhurst and he posted his best run for his current yard when fourth of seven in 1m Newcastle handicap last month; he needs to build on it now.

16/1

12th

7

(1)

24th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:50 Catterick

Grey Force One

8st 11lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Philip Kirby

Capable when in the mood for Chris Fairhurst and he posted his best run for his current yard when fourth of seven in 1m Newcastle handicap last month; he needs to build on it now.

16/1

Non-runners

Atomise

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £42.30
Straight Forecast £36.26
Tricast £305.41
Trifecta £505.90

Selections

The Times:

One More Dream

SPOTLIGHT:

Derwent Boy

RP RATINGS:

Mighty Power

THE NORTH:

Round The Island

Daily Record:

Grey Force One

POSTDATA:

Atomise

D Express:

Mark's Choice

Telegraph:

Derwent Boy

The Guardian:

One More Dream

Daily Mirror:

One More Dream

The Sun:

One More Dream

The Star:

Mighty Power

Daily Mail:

Round The Island