May 22 / 19.22 Pontefract

19.22

Good To Soft

FBS Chartered Accountants Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 5f 3y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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FBS Chartered Accountants Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 9395-0 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won his first two starts but beaten 17 times since; down the field at Thirsk on last week's reappearance but drops in grade today and the slower ground should suit.
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2nd

3

(5)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:24 Newcastle (AW)

Changeofmind

9st 13lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Ended a losing run at Pontefract (5f, good to soft) in May; not so good since and others are more persuasive ahead of his AW debut.

16/1

6th

5

(6)

10th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 4

19:35 Chester

Changeofmind

9st 4lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Back to winning ways with his Class 5 win at Pontefract (5f, good to soft) in May; respectable efforts twice since but he would be more appealing on slower ground.

14/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: -81672 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Made all to win a Class 6 handicap over C&D last month; not so good on his next two starts but returned to his recent best when a close second at Beverley ten days ago; runs off the same mark today and he's ideally drawn to attack; should go well.
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4th

3

(4)

25th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

16:45 Musselburgh

Jojo Rabbit

9st 7lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Made all at Pontefract in April and runner-up twice in a row in May; not written off but subsequent form has been mixed so he's not a solid option.

6/1

10th

11

(11)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Beverley

Jojo Rabbit

8st 13lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Made all at Pontefract (5f, good to soft; has won on good to firm) in April; beaten only a head over C&D off 1lb higher in May and arguably unlucky not to go close at the least over C&D again last time, finishing well for fourth having met trouble at a crucial stage; his draw isn't ideal but still respected.

10/1

4th

3

(4)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Beverley

Jojo Rabbit

9st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Pontefract winner in April (5f, good to soft); two good runs in May, the first when second over this C&D; hasn't been in such good form on last two runs.

12/1

OUR TIP

8/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 155665 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Two AW wins this winter; never in the hunt at Wetherby last month on his return to turf but he is effective over C&D and seems to handle any ground; not ruled out.
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5th

4

(1)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

20:00 Hamilton

Kings Crown

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Dods

Has a better strike-rate on the AW (4-26) than on turf (3-39); 4lb below his last winning mark, but has to put a modest effort at Ayr (5f, good to firm) last month behind him.

14/1

10th

1

(10)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Ayr

Kings Crown

10st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Now 3lb lower than when winning on AW at Newcastle (5f) in January; fair form on turf last twice, latest when 2l fourth at Thirsk (5f, good); has won on fast ground; each-way chance.

6/1

4th

3

(8)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:42 Thirsk

Kings Crown

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

C&D winner who got back on track with third of ten in 5f Pontefract handicap 25 days ago; in the mix again.

7/1

Form: 0-6354 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Four of his six wins have come over C&D, including the corresponding race in 2024; drew a blank in 2025 but retains ability and he has run some solid races in defeat this year too, keeping on for fourth at Beverley 18 days ago; drops in class but he has the widest stall to contend with.
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5th

7

(3)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Beverley

Ventura Express

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Has drawn a blank since scoring over C&D in July 2024 but he's on a dangerous mark and latest keeping-on fourth of 17 at York (5f, good to firm) was encouraging with a return to a stiff 5f in mind (all six wins here and at Pontefract).

11/2

4th

13

(3)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Ventura Express

11st 3lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Paul Midgley

Seems to be going through the motions and his losing run stretches back over two years; needs to stop the slide but he's on a dangerous mark if staging a revival, so impossible to rule out.

18/1

Form: 039-67 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Over two years since the second of his two wins; lurks on a dangerous mark though and his two runs this year have seen him finish within 3l of the winner; has his first run at Pontefract but he is effective around a left-hand turn; can't rule out from a handy draw.
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7th

9

(6)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

17:33 Chester

Knicks

9st 6lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Michael & David Easterby

8lb lower than when beaten a head in a division of this last year; missed the kick here two weeks ago but nothing finished better and he looks ready to win again.

6/1

2nd

13

(8)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

14:10 Chester

Knicks

9st 1lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Michael & David Easterby

Went close in a C&D handicap last July when rated 8lb higher; he has run some fair races in defeat this summer and shouldn't be too far away.

5/1

4th

5

(5)

29th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:30 Pontefract

Knicks

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Latest effort suggests he remains in form; still on a long losing sequence but looked an unlucky third, having been forced to switch, over C&D on penultimate start; possibilities off same mark.

5/1

20/1

Form: 4548-7 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 4lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Last summer's two wins came over 6f, the second of them off this mark; should come on for her recent return to action but others appeal more for win purposes.
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7th

14

(6)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

20:00 Redcar

Mrs Trump

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Won a division of this two years ago but she has to step up on her recent efforts, last time finishing behind Drish Samphire.

8/1

5th

5

(4)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Thirsk

Mrs Trump

9st 9lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Paul Midgley

Five-time sprint winner including over C&D; her last success was 13 months ago but she showed signs of a revival when a 2l fifth in a Redcar handicap (6f, good to firm) last week; has possibilities if she can build on that.

9/2

5th

4

(2)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:20 Redcar

Mrs Trump

9st 5lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Paul Midgley

Two of her five wins have come at Redcar; well handicapped on 2025 best but she's yet to hit top gear this year; others have more pressing claims.

9/2

Form: 5-0248 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won twice at Chester as a 2yo; just missed out over C&D last month (blinkers first time) when finding only Betweenthesticks too strong; ran okay at Beverley next time and he was drawn wide when disappointing back there ten days ago; stable also run Changeofmind.
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9th

12

(11)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:02 Thirsk

Fuji Mountain

9st 3lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Without a victory since 2024 and he arrives well below par; reared and unseated rider at the start in 6f Wolverhampton handicap 15 days ago.

20/1

5

(3)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fuji Mountain

9st 6lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Decent 2yo who proved hard to place last year and has again lacked consistency this spring; the blinkers come off as he makes his AW debut off a career-low mark and it's hard to know what to expect in truth.

14/1

7th

6

(4)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

19:22 Pontefract

Fuji Mountain

9st 4lb

J: Harry Smith

T: Declan Carroll

Won twice at Chester as a 2yo; just missed out over C&D last month (blinkers first time) when finding only Betweenthesticks too strong; ran okay at Beverley next time and he was drawn wide when disappointing back there ten days ago; stable also run Changeofmind.

10/1

Form: -33304 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Blitzed his rivals at Southwell in December (5f) when a visor was first used; generally run well in defeat since but he will need to pull out more to take this prize.
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7th

6

(4)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

18:00 Doncaster

Ay Gee Ell

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

1-21; close fourth at Thirsk (6f, good; from 7lb higher) in April; has lost his way since, failing to beat many in 5f contests at Pontefract, Beverley, and Chester; questions to be answered for the time being.

20/1

9th

10

(5)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

14:10 Chester

Ay Gee Ell

9st 6lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Only run to form once in four runs back on turf this summer and that was over 6f; still 1lb higher than for his AW win in December; others appeal more.

14/1

9th

5

(3)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Beverley

Ay Gee Ell

9st 6lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Blitzed his rivals at Southwell in December (5f) when a visor was first used; mostly creditable efforts since until down the field at Pontefract on latest; needs to bounce back from that.

9/1

Form: 37-112 CD BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
He has returned from a six-month break in rude health, winning at Wolverhampton and over C&D (second C&D success) last month and running well in his hat-trick bid at Ripon a fortnight ago; wide draw not ideal for a front-runner but he isn't handicapped out of things; trainer also runs Jojo Rabbit.
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8th

6

(3)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:10 Ripon

Betweenthesticks

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Started his campaign with two wins in April, but he's been up and down since and was beaten 9l behind Our Absent Friends at Catterick last time; needs to bounce back again after that and others are more solid.

14/1

6th

5

(7)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Catterick

Betweenthesticks

9st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Started his campaign with two wins in April and there have been plenty of solid runs since; should remain competitive but minor money perhaps his best hope.

8/1

4th

1

(5)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:15 Pontefract

Betweenthesticks

9st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Won this last year and kicked off this campaign with two wins in a row, the second of them over C&D; he's run well in defeat over C&D on his last two starts and there's every chance he'll again be bang there.

11/2

Form: 6-5901 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the 17th attempt when leading late at Catterick last month (5f, good); beat a subsequent winner on that occasion but a 5lb rise might prove beyond him.
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8th

4

(7)

4th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:45 Catterick

Lucius Aurelius

9st 10lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Kevin Ryan

Sole win from 21 starts came in a 5f handicap here in April off the same mark as today's but he's mostly struggled since; has failed to beat a rival on his last two outings and the headgear is now removed.

12/1

9th

6

(9)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Catterick

Lucius Aurelius

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Kevin Ryan

Hasn't finished out of the first three in five starts here, including a win over this trip on good in April; well beaten at Pontefract in first-time blinkers latest but his course record affords him respect with regular cheekpieces also back in place.

9/1

8th

7

(3)

29th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:30 Pontefract

Lucius Aurelius

9st 6lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Kevin Ryan

Seems ideally suited by Catterick, the scene of his April win and bronze medal latest start; has an unconvincing record at Pontefract; new headgear needs to make a difference.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £32.00
Straight Forecast £25.34
Tricast £219.90
Trifecta £281.10

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Jojo Rabbit

Daily Mirror:

Betweenthesticks

SPOTLIGHT:

Knicks

TOPSPEED:

Fuji Mountain

Telegraph:

Changeofmind

D Express:

Knicks

The Sun:

Betweenthesticks

Daily Record:

Betweenthesticks

POSTDATA:

Jojo Rabbit

The Times:

Jojo Rabbit

The Guardian:

Jojo Rabbit

Daily Mail:

Jojo Rabbit

The Star:

Jojo Rabbit