May 23 / 18.15 Pontefract

18.15

Good

FBS Chartered Accountants Handicap

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 0m 5f 3y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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FBS Chartered Accountants Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 55-841 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Improved run by run for new stable, most recently winning a 5f Beverley handicap 18 days ago (third has won since); 3lb rise still leaves him feasibly weighted.
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7th

2

(7)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

19:00 Redcar

Hover On The Wind

9st 12lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Landed a pair of 5f Pontefract handicaps this summer but he's been well below par there and at Thirsk (5f) since; needs to bounce back.

16/1

7th

7

(6)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:43 Thirsk

Hover On The Wind

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Paul Midgley

Beat the same horse in bagging two Class 5s at Pontefract (both by a length) but he trailed home last there four weeks ago in a Class 3; might be high in the weights now.

10/1

7th

7

(4)

17th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

19:07 Pontefract

Hover On The Wind

8st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Paul Midgley

Right back to his best of late, landing back-to-back C&D handicaps; this is tougher under a 5lb penalty but he can't be dismissed in his hat-trick attempt.

6/1

Form: 108/P- D

Last run: 291 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won twice as a 3yo, including 5f on good to firm, but off the track for 658 days prior to pulling up lame at Ripon last August; another absence to defy; risky.
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2

(7)

23rd May 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

18:15 Pontefract

Grantley Hall

9st 6lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won twice as a 3yo, including 5f on good to firm, but off the track for 658 days prior to pulling up lame at Ripon last August; another absence to defy; risky.

33/1

2

(7)

23rd May 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

18:15 Pontefract

Grantley Hall

9st 6lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won twice as a 3yo, including 5f on good to firm, but off the track for 658 days prior to pulling up lame at Ripon last August; another absence to defy; risky.

33/1

3

(6)

5th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:30 Ripon

Grantley Hall

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Yard going well but she hasn't been seen in almost two years and it's hard to know what she's capable of now; the market will be the best guide.

20/1

Form: 660-85 D

Last run: 112 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Drew a blank last year but did enough to think he retained ability; two quick runs in January weren't his best but getting back on turf may help; one of two runners for the stable.
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1st

10

(5)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Winter Crown

9st 1lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Over two years since his last success but he retains some ability and begins life with his new stable off a lowly mark (left Julie Camacho for £7,000 last month); others appeal more.

20/1

1st

10

(5)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Winter Crown

9st 1lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Over two years since his last success but he retains some ability and begins life with his new stable off a lowly mark (left Julie Camacho for £7,000 last month); others appeal more.

20/1

5

(1)

17th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

15:25 Redcar

Winter Crown

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

His last win was in June 2023 but that was off 12lb higher at Nottingham (6f, good to firm) and he's run several good races this season; wasn't beaten far with visor added at Southwell last time and he's in the mix back on turf.

11/2

Form: 8-2514 D BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Better than ever this season, second at Catterick on his return and then landing a Class 4 at Musselburgh three weeks ago; another solid effort at Lingfield (5f, good to firm) one week later; apprentice takes off a useful 5lb; high on the list.
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5th

4

(7)

8th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

15:55 Musselburgh

Protest Rally

9st 4lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Liam Bailey

Ran creditably off 2lb higher back here last Friday, beaten just over 1l and taking record over C&D to 121214; gained most recent success off this mark at Pontefract in May; very solid chance.

4/1

4th

6

(4)

1st Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

19:18 Musselburgh

Protest Rally

9st 4lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Liam Bailey

Won over 5f here (good) and at Pontefract (good to firm) in May; hasn't been in quite the same form recently; others stronger.

10/1

8th

14

(11)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:20 York

Protest Rally

11st 4lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Liam Bailey

Two wins in May (5f, good/good to firm) and has continued in good heart, beaten just over 2l when eighth of 16 over C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago; however, he needs something extra today.

14/1

Form: 33-051 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Gained her first handicap win at the 17th attempt when seeing off seven rivals in a Class 5 fillies' event at Wolverhampton 17 days ago (6f); 3lb rise and shorter trip to deal with here but likely to give her running.
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9th

2

(10)

17th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

17:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ziggys Queen

9st 11lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Has won twice over 6f at this track but has winning form over 7f; hasn't been at her best on turf this summer and needs a resurgence on this return to AW.

8/1

5th

1

(2)

24th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:18 Thirsk

Ziggys Queen

10st 0lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Last-gasp winner on AW at Lingfield (7f) in February but she's struggled since and was last of six at Catterick two weeks ago; that took her turf record to 1-23 and she has plenty to prove back at this trip.

16/1

6th

2

(6)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:30 Catterick

Ziggys Queen

10st 1lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

In good form on AW over the winter, winning at Wolverhampton (6f) and Lingfield (7f); 1lb lower than for the latter win but she hasn't maintained her form back on turf this summer, including behind Velvet Rhythm over C&D 16 days ago.

14/1

Form: 25776- D

Last run: 197 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Just one win to his name from 11 starts; kicks off his 2025 campaign off a reduced mark; one of two runners for Julie Camacho.
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7th

1

(7)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:45 Hamilton

Winged Messenger

10st 0lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Four-time sprint winner who is ideally suited by good or slower ground; finished down the field in last two starts, but he ran well at Redcar in May and is now back on the same mark as when landing the Ayr Bronze Cup (6f, soft) last autumn; needs a close look back from a short break.

11/2

5th

2

(6)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

11:15 Doncaster

Winged Messenger

9st 6lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Not at best last time but is normally consistent and may rebound; gained most recent success in last year's Ayr Bronze Cup (by a neck off 2lb lower) and is 1-1 at Doncaster.

13/2

11th

6

(17)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:25 York

Winged Messenger

9st 13lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Keeps getting better and signed off his 4yo campaign by beating Woven a neck in the Ayr Bronze Cup (6f, soft) last autumn; made a pleasing return to action when fourth at Redcar (6f, good to firm) 19 days ago; that should have blown away the cobwebs and, with his usual cheekpieces now returning, he looks ready to strike.

8/1

4/1

Form: /79-24

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Yet to win a handicap but she had a near miss over C&D on last month's seasonal return; drawn wider than the other principals when fourth of 11 at Windsor 25 days ago; should go well.
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12th

11

(8)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Torfrida

9st 7lb

J: Isobelle Chalmers

T: Pam Sly

Sole win was in 2023 but she's lightly raced for a 6yo; ran on late over 5f here two months ago when making AW debut after nearly a year off; if sharper for that, and returning to her winning trip, she should go well.

7/1

4th

6

(8)

18th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Torfrida

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Pam Sly

Winless since 2023 and she's been off the track since beating one in 5f Pontefract handicap 11 months ago; needs to hit the ground running on her Tapeta debut.

9/1

2

(3)

8th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

17:10 Pontefract

Torfrida

10st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Pam Sly

Record of 0-8 in handicaps but has some encouraging form, notably close second over C&D in April; disappointing favourite back here last time and needs to rebound.

11/2

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Payout
Exacta £18.70
Straight Forecast £25.58
Trifecta £190.00

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Protest Rally

POSTDATA:

Ziggy's Queen

SPOTLIGHT:

Torfrida

D Express:

Grantley Hall

The Star:

Winter Crown

Daily Mirror:

Ziggy's Queen

Daily Record:

Ziggy's Queen

The Times:

Torfrida

Telegraph:

Torfrida

TOPSPEED:

Protest Rally

The Guardian:

Protest Rally

Daily Mail:

Protest Rally

The Sun:

Protest Rally