May 22 / 20.52 Pontefract

20.52

Good To Soft

Summer Sutton 18th Birthday Celebration Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 1m 0f 6y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Summer Sutton 18th Birthday Celebration Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.10
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 13397- D

Last run: 222 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won twice in novice company before running creditably in 1m handicaps at Ascot and Redcar last July; both subsequent runs have resulted in heavy defeats over 1m2f; returns from 222 days off at a lower level and back at a mile; not ruled out.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(5)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

20:52 Pontefract

Callisto Dream

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Won twice in novice company before running creditably in 1m handicaps at Ascot and Redcar last July; both subsequent runs have resulted in heavy defeats over 1m2f; returns from 222 days off at a lower level and back at a mile; not ruled out.

11/2

7th

8

(2)

12th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 1f 197y

Class 4

17:22 Goodwood

Callisto Dream

9st 2lb

J: Archie Young

T: Edward Bethell

2-3 in novice events (both wins on slow ground, one of them here) and encouraging third on handicap debut at Ascot (1m, good to firm) in July; however, hasn't kicked on from there and was well beaten when upped in trip at York (1m2f, good to firm) in August last time.

14/1

12

(7)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

16:10 York

Callisto Dream

8st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Edward Bethell

2-3 in novice events and third in small fields at Ascot (1m, good to firm) and Redcar (1m, good) on her two handicap runs; represents in-form yard and improvement can't be ruled out now up in trip, but it is necessary.

14/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 522675 C

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
6f course win as a 2yo; added a 1m handicap at Newcastle last October and there have been some near misses on AW this year too; not beaten far into fifth at Thirsk on Saturday on her return to Class 5 level; well drawn but slower than good would be a concern.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(7)

29th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

16:00 Pontefract

Selection

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ivan Furtado

4yo filly whose form at Pontefract comprises her sole turf win, gained over 6f in 2024, and strong-finishing second (nearly got up) over 1m last time; major player back up just 1lb.

9/4

2nd

2

(1)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

20:52 Pontefract

Selection

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

6f course win as a 2yo; added a 1m handicap at Newcastle last October and there have been some near misses on AW this year too; not beaten far into fifth at Thirsk on Saturday on her return to Class 5 level; well drawn but slower than good would be a concern.

8/1

5th

1

(3)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:12 Thirsk

Selection

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ivan Furtado

Turf winner as 2yo; some good AW runs since winning at Newcastle (1m) in October but she's slacked off on her last two starts and needs a turnaround now back on this surface; has more to prove than some.

20/1

20/1

  • Place: £7.30

Form: 0-0568 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 8st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Conditions no problem and he has slipped back down the weights but this year's efforts leave him with a point to prove.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(6)

8th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

17:28 Kempton (AW)

Distinction

9st 7lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: John Mackie

A three-time winner (including over C&D) in 2025; yet to hit top form this season though, slowly away when sixth of eight in 1m2f Pontefract handicap last month; needs to take a step forward.

14/1

6th

7

(2)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

16:48 Pontefract

Distinction

9st 2lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: John Mackie

Kept to a track that suits as his form at Pontefract features wins in 2024/2025 and a resurgent effort (close third) in latest start; faces some unexposed types among his younger rivals but holds a solid chance.

5/1

3rd

10

(9)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

20:52 Pontefract

Distinction

8st 9lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: John Mackie

Conditions no problem and he has slipped back down the weights but this year's efforts leave him with a point to prove.

20/1

Form: 331614 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Four wins (6f to 8.6f) on AW since December; perhaps stretched by 1m2f when only fourth at Ripon a fortnight ago; returning to a mile should help but a career best is needed to defy this mark.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

(6)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:55 Nottingham

No Knee Never

10st 0lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: James Owen

All four wins have been between 6f-8.5f on AW; has been below his best at York on last two starts and was reported to have run flat last time; drops back to a more suitable trip but he's still 4lb higher than for his last success; may be best watched until he returns to AW.

6/1

13th

11

(13)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:50 York

No Knee Never

10st 6lb

J: Mr Henry Callan

T: James Owen

Thoroughly exposed 5yo who was in fair form until here last time when never involved from off the pace; has never won off this high a mark but what does bode well is that his last three wins have come in amateur races under Henry Callan who is back aboard for the first time since his last win in April; the cheekpieces also return after going in a new hood last time.

9/2

5th

7

(8)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 3

13:50 York

No Knee Never

9st 5lb

J: Miss Ruby Criscuolo

T: James Owen

His last three wins have come in amateur riders' races, the latest at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW), and he shaped when staying on for third at Nottingham (1m2f, good to firm) ten days ago as though this trip, over which he's unraced, may be within range; first-time hood replaces cheekpieces.

12/1

OUR TIP

8/1

Form: 31-584 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Ended 2025 with a breakthrough win at Nottingham (8.3f, good); ran his best race since when fourth back at Nottingham five weeks ago (cheekpieces first time); needs more to take this but it wouldn't be out of the question.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(5)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

20:00 Windsor

Moonjid

9st 0lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael Appleby

Ended 2025 with a breakthrough win at Nottingham (1m) and back on the scoresheet by a short head when making all at Yarmouth (1m2f, good to firm) 11 days ago; back up 3lb (5lb claimer is recruited) and should be thereabouts.

8/1

1st

7

(1)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 4

15:15 Yarmouth

Moonjid

9st 3lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Michael Appleby

Ended his 2025 campaign with a breakthrough success at Nottingham (8.3f, good); several solid efforts this year but he still has to conclusively prove he needs this trip.

8/1

3rd

6

(6)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 4

13:45 Beverley

Moonjid

8st 10lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael Appleby

Ended 2025 with a breakthrough win at Nottingham (8.3f, good); ran his best race since when fourth back at Nottingham six weeks ago (cheekpieces first time) but failed to build on it when fifth at Pontefract (1m, good to soft) last Friday; well beaten on previous attempt at 1m2f (for another yard).

13/2

Form: -45431 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Back to winning ways with a front-running C&D success 23 days ago (visored first time); up 2lb but should give it another good go.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

9

(2)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

20:52 Pontefract

Powerful Response

8st 11lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoffrey Harker

Back to winning ways with a front-running C&D success 23 days ago (visored first time); up 2lb but should give it another good go.

5/1

1st

5

(3)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:08 Pontefract

Powerful Response

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoffrey Harker

Two soft-ground turf wins, including one for this yard, but he acts on better ground and made the most of a good draw when close third of 15 at Nottingham (8.5f, good; Token Love seventh) in cheekpieces three weeks ago; that is just about the best recent form on offer and he's nicely berthed again; visor goes on and he's respected.

5/2

3rd

10

(1)

8th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

16:07 Nottingham

Powerful Response

9st 4lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoffrey Harker

First win was on AW but last two have come on turf (8.3f/1m2f, soft); had some close calls on Tapeta during the winter and he was a creditable fourth in big field at Doncaster (1m2f, good to soft) 11 days ago; could be in the mix again but he wouldn't want the ground to dry out.

8/1

Form: 4142-7 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Won two Class 6 handicaps at around 1m in the second half of 2025; creditable efforts off his revised mark to end that campaign and he should be sharper with last month's return to action behind him; others still appeal more for win purposes.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(6)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

14:00 Musselburgh

Keats House

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Both wins in the second half of 2025, first time when beating Perfidia at Beverley (8.4f) and second time here (1m); one to note given he seems to be building up to a bigger effort this time around.

13/2

5th

2

(1)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

17:18 Redcar

Keats House

10st 2lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Developed into a consistent sort last term; unable to sustain the form in two outings this season but returning to Class 6 may prove beneficial; won his last attempt in this grade.

14/1

7th

7

(10)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

20:52 Pontefract

Keats House

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won two Class 6 handicaps at around 1m in the second half of 2025; creditable efforts off his revised mark to end that campaign and he should be sharper with last month's return to action behind him; others still appeal more for win purposes.

12/1

4/1

Form: 673-78 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Three of his four wins have come over C&D, including in this race 12 months ago; 1lb lower than for his last win and he should be at concert pitch with two runs under his belt; one for the shortlist.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(8)

17th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

20:52 Pontefract

Mount King

9st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

A dual C&D winner in 2025; yet to hit top form this season but took a step back in the right direction with fifth of nine over C&D ten days ago; blinkers replace usual cheekpieces here and not out of things.

7/1

5th

9

(8)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:18 Pontefract

Mount King

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Three of his four wins have come over C&D and is 5lb lower than for the latest a year ago; well beaten in his last two visits, though, so has something to prove.

16/1

6th

4

(5)

21st Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:35 Pontefract

Mount King

9st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Three of his four wins have come over C&D (from 11 visits to Pontefract) and latest was off 3lb higher last July; he therefore cannot be comfortably dismissed despite being well held on all three starts (two here) this term.

12/1

Form: 423-7

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Looked rusty on her seasonal/handicap debut at Beverley ten days ago (8.4f, good to firm; 40-1); kept on well enough to think this mark was in range; not yet exposed.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(2)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:09 Ripon

Hopeful Joy

9st 4lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Five-race maiden who has failed to progress in two handicaps this season; perhaps best watched unless the market suggests a bigger effort is likely.

14/1

9th

6

(4)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

20:52 Pontefract

Hopeful Joy

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Mark Walford

Looked rusty on her seasonal/handicap debut at Beverley ten days ago (8.4f, good to firm; 40-1); kept on well enough to think this mark was in range; not yet exposed.

12/1

7th

4

(12)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:35 Beverley

Hopeful Joy

9st 7lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

All starts last July, best effort when close second at Ripon (1m, good) on penultimate; that form isn't strong but she could have something to offer in handicaps; check the market signals.

12/1

9/2

Form: 2114-3 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
He was gaining his first win away from Hamilton when landing a C&D handicap last October off a 2lb lower mark; promising return to action at his beloved Hamilton 19 days ago; that should have blown away any cobwebs and he rates a strong contender for a yard who could be hitting top gear judged on recent results.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

4

(3)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

20:52 Pontefract

Arkenstaar

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

He was gaining his first win away from Hamilton when landing a C&D handicap last October off a 2lb lower mark; promising return to action at his beloved Hamilton 19 days ago; that should have blown away any cobwebs and he rates a strong contender for a yard who could be hitting top gear judged on recent results.

9/2

3rd

4

(2)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

15:53 Hamilton

Arkenstaar

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

One of his seven wins here came in this race two seasons ago; had the benefit of a run that year and record after this sort of break isn't overly encouraging; however, his course record is too good to ignore, he's on a competitive mark and goes on all ground.

7/2

1

(7)

14th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 53y

Class 5

16:14 Leicester

Arkenstaar

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Prevailed by a neck at Pontefract (1m, soft) last week, making it three wins from his last four starts and recording first success away from Hamilton; only 3lb higher even with another penalty; respected in current form.

4/1

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Payout
Exacta £21.30
Straight Forecast £19.51
Tricast £365.40
Trifecta £425.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Arkenstaar

TOPSPEED:

Powerful Response

The Times:

Moonjid

RP RATINGS:

Mount King

D Express:

Moonjid

The Guardian:

Powerful Response

Daily Mirror:

Powerful Response

POSTDATA:

Arkenstaar

THE NORTH:

Arkenstaar

Telegraph:

Arkenstaar

Daily Mail:

Arkenstaar

The Star:

Arkenstaar

Daily Record:

Arkenstaar