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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4th

1

(8)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:57 Southwell (AW)

Hover On The Wind

9st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Paul Midgley

Boasts a decent record around this time of year; below par on turf last time but he's bounced back from blips before and he's in off the same mark as when going close over C&D in March; one to consider.

12/1

10th

2

(7)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Beverley

Hover On The Wind

9st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Paul Midgley

Close third, despite traffic issues, in AW contest when last seen two months ago; defied a 2lb higher mark over C&D (good to firm) last May and warrants respect back here.

13/2

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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8th

5

(6)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 3

16:20 Carlisle

Ziggys Queen

9st 1lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Two narrow AW wins at 6f and 7f over the winter months; never involved back on turf at Thirsk (7f, good) recently and although this is less competitive her stamina for a tough 7f like this still has to be proved.

16/1

9th

13

(13)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Thirsk

Ziggys Queen

8st 8lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Successful twice (6f/7f) on AW during the winter but her mark edged up and she was only seventh at Newcastle on Good Friday; used to be just as effective on turf but she needs to bounce back and others appeal more.

14/1

7th

11

(7)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

14:25 Newcastle (AW)

Ziggys Queen

8st 5lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Coped well with the rise in class at Lingfield five weeks ago, finishing with a flourish and nabbing Powdering close home; that was her first attempt at 7f, and in a hood, and she could have more to offer at the trip.

9/1

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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4th

3

(6)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

16:43 Redcar

Winged Messenger

9st 8lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

String of good runs in 2025, winning three times with the last of them coming in the Ayr Bronze Cup 248 days ago (6f, soft); 4lb higher mark to contend with and may come on for this return to action.

7/2

54

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Winged Messenger

9st 4lb

T: Julie Camacho

Progressive since these cheekpieces went on, winning at Doncaster (5.5f, good) and Epsom (6f, good) and finishing a close third of 16 to Eternal Sunshine at Thirsk (6f, good) recently despite having to wait for a clear run; he's right at home on slow ground and could play a leading role.

15/2

10

(11)

6th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:35 Thirsk

Winged Messenger

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Thriving on racing this year, following a second of 22 at York by winning in clearcut style at Epsom (6f, good) three weeks later; a further 6lb rise demands another career best but that's not out of the question.

6/1

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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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

7

(3)

23rd May 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

18:15 Pontefract

Torfrida

9st 1lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Pam Sly

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.

4/1

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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