July 19 / 21.00 Pontefract

21.00

Good To Soft

Ronald Simpson 100th Birthday Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Ronald Simpson 100th Birthday Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

OUR TIP

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 451632 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Produced a strong finish to win at Ripon in May (6f, good); beaten three times off this mark since but his penultimate run was a good third over C&D and he chased home a major improver at Hamilton last time; seems versatile ground-wise and he should go well again.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

(5)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Havana Rum

9st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Ended 2025 in good form on AW; some solid efforts back on turf this year without suggesting he had much in hand of his mark; minor money perhaps his best hope.

14/1

3rd

5

(5)

1st Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

18:22 Epsom

Havana Rum

9st 10lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Back to his best last year and his reappearance second of 13 at Pontefract (5f) in April sent his mark to new heights; hasn't matched that in three starts since but last time's fifth of ten from the widest stall at Chester (6f, also good to soft; not clear run) suggests this mark isn't beyond him; in the picture.

10/1

5th

7

(10)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

13:35 Chester

Havana Rum

8st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

His year started well when bustling up Saturday's Epsom "Dash" winner at Pontefract (5f, good to soft) in April but his two runs last month didn't come close and he has the widest stall.

20/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 1-7581 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Won a 6f Catterick maiden last September (soft); heavy defeats in his first three handicaps this season, but with a tongue-tie added he turned things around with a dominant display at Ripon (6f, good) 11 days ago; 2lb well in under a penalty for that success and he's a big player if he can back that up.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(5)

18th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Ripon

Act Of Violence

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Tony Carroll

He's regressed and is winless since scoring over C&D in July 2024; only fourth of six on stable debut at Chepstow (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago but he was the 7-4 favourite and got upset in the stalls, and may have needed that run; interesting to see if he's again strong in the betting.

7/2

4th

1

(1)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

20:05 Chepstow

Act Of Violence

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Two wins came over 6f in 2023 and 2024 when trained by Tim Easterby; no joy in four starts for David Loughnane and steps back to 5f on his stable debut; on a career-low mark and market watch is advised.

3/1

8th

4

(1)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:15 Southwell (AW)

Act Of Violence

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: David Loughnane

Unable to justify favouritism on his stable debut at Wolverhampton in November; excuse next time and although he ran respectably at Wolverhampton last month, it wasn't a run that conclusively proved his stamina for 7f; now tried in an eyeshield.

8/1

14/1

  • Place: £4.20

Form: 10-500

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won a Thirsk novice (7f, good) last autumn but he's not gone on from that and has struggled in the last two of his three runs this season; still lightly raced but he has something to prove on this return to sprinting.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

6

(5)

21st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

15:15 Carlisle

Midnite Runner

9st 5lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Placed at Pontefract (6f) on penultimate start but failed to back up that effort in the same scenario latest, underlining his inconsistency; capable of being involved but not sure what to expect.

12/1

8th

8

(1)

7th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Pontefract

Midnite Runner

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

6/1

Form: 013621 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
7yo who recorded his seventh win when leading close home over C&D (good to firm) 18 days ago; only 2lb higher than for that brave success and the runner-up has franked the form with another good second since; respected.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(1)

27th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

17:05 Doncaster

Late Arrival

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Scored three times last March-August; he's now just 1lb above his last winning mark, having ended last season on a low note and continued in same vein this year; best watched unless the market speaks positively.

25/1

4

(4)

9th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:50 Pontefract

Late Arrival

9st 13lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Scored three times off lower marks, including over C&D, last year; however, the 8yo has failed to show his form in two runs this term and is best watched unless the market speaks positively.

20/1

9th

8

(7)

9th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Ripon

Late Arrival

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

prominent, lost ground over 3f out

14/1

Form: 418665 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Prolific AW winner, most recently off 15lb higher at Southwell (6f) in March; only 1-14 on turf but he made some good late headway at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) last time and was beaten less than 2l; should get a decent pace on this drop back in trip and he's not ruled out.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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: 213175 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Two 6f wins at Brighton this season and he wasn't beaten far when fifth at Doncaster two weeks ago; remains well handicapped on his old form and he should be thereabouts again; has won on good to firm and soft ground.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10

(4)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:40 Brighton

A Pint Of Bear

8st 13lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

Couple of 6f wins at Brighton last term; proved resurgent over C&D (good to soft) last week, going down by only a whisker; now 2lb lower and due to go back up 6lb in future; leading player.

7/2

2nd

9

(1)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:15 Brighton

A Pint Of Bear

9st 2lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

Won twice here (6f) last year but on a downward trajectory since then; shaped okay here (fifth) on return from a 266-day absence in early September but his more recent AW efforts (6f-7f) have failed to offer further encouragement.

20/1

11th

12

(1)

29th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

A Pint Of Bear

8st 13lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: Scott Dixon

Scored three times off higher marks last year but has a doubt over current form, having posted two substandard efforts since belatedly returning to action.

16/1

12/1

Form: 3-6254 D BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Won at Catterick (6f, good to soft) last August and several good runs since but he wasn't at his best at Carlisle (behind Hour By Hour) last month; has had wind surgery but he's now 1-18 and is still 3lb higher than for his success; others look stronger.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(4)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Beverley

Dream Deal

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Struggled in Class 4 event last time; in good form in Class 5 otherwise of late, including C&D success in June; drops back to Class 6 but still needs to prove he can win off marks higher than the 50s.

13/2

7th

8

(8)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

15:40 Catterick

Dream Deal

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Successful at Beverley (5f, good) last month and ever better efforts when runner-up twice at Pontefract (both 5f, good) since; dual C&D winner last year so no reason why his run of good form won't continue.

5/1

2nd

5

(6)

7th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:48 Pontefract

Dream Deal

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

1lb below his previous winning mark when successful at Beverley (5f, good) last month before dead-heating for second with Betweenthesticks behind Hover On The Wind over C&D eight days ago; enjoyed anything but a clear run then and he may emerge best of the trio this time granted more luck.

9/4

Form: 0-6822 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Sole win from 17 starts came in August 2022 but he's well treated on his old form and has finished runner-up at Carlisle (6f, soft/good) in last two starts; can take a strong hold at times but he's gone close over C&D in the past and is respected.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7

(4)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:40 Lingfield (AW)

Hour By Hour

9st 5lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Adam Kirby

All wins at 6f on ground ranging from good to soft to heavy, the last three in 2024; well handicapped on his old form but he's been tailed off in three runs (1m, AW/good to firm) for new yard this year and has a lot to prove

20/1

7th

1

(7)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:25 Newmarket (July)

Hour By Hour

10st 2lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Adam Kirby

All wins at 6f on ground ranging from good to soft to heavy, the last three in 2024; well below best on final starts for previous trainer and he's beaten a total of one rival in two AW runs (1m) for this one in 2026; has a lot to prove.

25/1

10th

11

(1)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Hour By Hour

9st 3lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Adam Kirby

Well treated on his 2024 form; low-key stable debut here three weeks ago and he arrives with a point to prove.

33/1

25/1

Form: 35-407

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden who has shown regressive form in his three handicaps and was beaten 13l at Catterick (7f, good to soft) last time; dropped another 4lb but he needs a major revival back at this trip.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

11

(11)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Redcar

Front Gunner

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ivan Furtado

Sole turf win came off 2lb lower in this race last year, when with Ann Duffield, and he is 1lb below his last winning mark; interesting to see how he fares in the market on his first start for Ivan Furtado (same owners).

12/1

6th

7

(3)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:00 Thirsk

Front Gunner

9st 0lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

He has won on fast turf (7f) but he is a better horse on AW; not at his best on his last two starts and now tries 1m for the first time on his 26th start.

10/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £29.40
Straight Forecast £34.57
Tricast £391.53
Trifecta £457.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Act Of Violence

The Times:

Late Arrival

Telegraph:

A Pint Of Bear

The Sun:

Hour By Hour

POSTDATA:

Dream Deal

RP RATINGS:

Act Of Violence

Daily Mail:

Act Of Violence

Daily Record:

Act Of Violence

The Star:

A Pint Of Bear

The Guardian:

Late Arrival

D Express:

Late Arrival

Daily Mirror:

Late Arrival