June 21 / 14.05 Pontefract

14.05

Good

Anna Woolley Memorial Handicap

  • Prize money: £3350.1
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Anna Woolley Memorial Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £17.00
  • Place: £3.20

Form: 613310 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Contrasting performances since returned to turf from AW, winning narrowly at Leicester then trailing home last (albeit something was possibly amiss) at Doncaster; a possible player if back on song.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(7)

9th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:45 Carlisle

Instant Bond

9st 11lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Wigham

It took him a long time to get off the mark but he has won three of his last six starts and two of his last three; form of latest Pontefract (6f, good) success couldn't be working out much better (second, third and fourth all won next time) and a 3lb rise is no issue; obvious chance.

15/8

1st

6

(10)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:05 Pontefract

Instant Bond

9st 6lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Contrasting performances since returned to turf from AW, winning narrowly at Leicester then trailing home last (albeit something was possibly amiss) at Doncaster; a possible player if back on song.

10/1

16th

7

(3)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

13:20 Doncaster

Instant Bond

9st 7lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

5yo who has won two of his last four starts including a last-gasp success at Leicester (6f, good to firm) in April; remains feasibly treated off only 2lb higher and he's still unexposed on turf; shortlisted.

5/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 8-6431 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
In-form filly who prevailed by half a length at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) most recently, opening her account at the 16th attempt; back up 3lb but is still unexposed at this trip on turf; following up is not out of the question.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

(3)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:37 Leicester

Melissa Honey

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Herrington

Placed just once in first 13 starts but has hit form of late, defeating 15 rivals at Doncaster last month (6f) and did the business over C&D (also good to firm) 25 days ago; her second in between those wins is strong form for the grade; will take all the beating off just 2lb higher than last time.

7/4

1st

4

(2)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Leicester

Melissa Honey

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Herrington

Had plenty of racing but she arrives in good form, following her breakthrough Doncaster win (6f, good to firm) with a good second at Pontefract 13 days ago; still feasibly weighted and she is more appealing than many.

11/4

2nd

9

(6)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:05 Pontefract

Melissa Honey

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Michael Herrington

In-form filly who prevailed by half a length at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) most recently, opening her account at the 16th attempt; back up 3lb but is still unexposed at this trip on turf; following up is not out of the question.

3/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: -00041 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Hinted at a revival on penultimate start and comfortably took advantage of a reduced mark at Carlisle (6f, good) last Monday; even with 5lb penalty she's still favourably treated on peak form; respected, assuming the widest draw doesn't prove a hindrance.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

16

(17)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:32 York

Invincible Ruby

8st 10lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Won at Carlisle (6f, good) last month before keeping on for third at Pontefract (6f, good) six days later, and back on the scoresheet at Carlisle (6f, good) three weeks ago; won over 7f last July; could be in the mix.

16/1

1st

5

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

20:39 Carlisle

Invincible Ruby

10st 5lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Iain Jardine

Won at Catterick over 7f last year and she doubled her tally when scoring over C&D (good) last month; solid third under a 5lb penalty (effectively this mark) six days later and she's firmly in the picture.

9/2

3rd

1

(12)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:05 Pontefract

Invincible Ruby

10st 0lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

Hinted at a revival on penultimate start and comfortably took advantage of a reduced mark at Carlisle (6f, good) last Monday; even with 5lb penalty she's still favourably treated on peak form; respected, assuming the widest draw doesn't prove a hindrance.

7/2

Form: 350-30

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Ran poorly last time, failing to back up reappearance effort and continuing his long losing spell; otherwise well capable of taking a serious hand off current mark, provided he rebounds.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(2)

22nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:10 Catterick

Ideal Guest

9st 8lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Harriet Bethell

Off the mark for the season when making all at Pontefract last time (6f, good); his other five wins have all been over 7f (two sound runs on both C&D starts); well drawn; a possible.

9/2

1st

2

(8)

29th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Pontefract

Ideal Guest

9st 12lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Harriet Bethell

Losing run is mounting up but he shaped well from the front over C&D (good) eight days ago, eventually tying up having kicked clear too soon in hindsight, beaten only 2l; big chance off same mark with Ethan Tindall taking off a bonus 5lb, provided his energy is used better.

3/1

4th

8

(2)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:05 Pontefract

Ideal Guest

9st 5lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Harriet Bethell

Ran poorly last time, failing to back up reappearance effort and continuing his long losing spell; otherwise well capable of taking a serious hand off current mark, provided he rebounds.

14/1

11/1

Form: -90770 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Far from solid on her 7f-1m2f form for current stable but this drop back to 6f is an angle in with her; recorded sole success at trip, albeit in an ordinary AW maiden.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

9

(9)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

20:39 Carlisle

Maui Breeze

9st 11lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Wilf Storey

Southwell maiden (6f, AW) winner in late 2024 but she hasn't placed in five turf handicaps and latest fifth of 11 at Pontefract (6f, good; Invincible Ruby third) will need improving on; career-low mark, though.

20/1

5th

5

(7)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:05 Pontefract

Maui Breeze

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Wilf Storey

Far from solid on her 7f-1m2f form for current stable but this drop back to 6f is an angle in with her; recorded sole success at trip, albeit in an ordinary AW maiden.

11/1

16th

4

(18)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

17:15 Doncaster

Maui Breeze

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Wilf Storey

Campaigned mostly on AW; not solid on her form for current stable and a return to turf had no effect last time.

20/1

Form: 400505

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Has gained both wins over 7f on Wolverhampton AW; not particularly solid on turf form or on overall 2026 results; others preferred.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

11

(4)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:05 Pontefract

Diligent Henry

8st 10lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Has gained both wins over 7f on Wolverhampton AW; not particularly solid on turf form or on overall 2026 results; others preferred.

20/1

5th

1

(10)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Diligent Henry

9st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jessica Macey

C&D winner in October but yet to hit top form in handicaps this season, only 11th over 7f Doncaster 17 days ago; this is easier, though.

7/2

11th

12

(15)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:45 Doncaster

Diligent Henry

9st 3lb

J: George Wood

T: Jessica Macey

Dual AW winner but he's been off the boil on Polytrack and Tapeta since December; still lightly raced on turf but he needs to rediscover his spark back in this sphere.

12/1

Form: 0-7793

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Proved resurgent in first-time cheekpieces at Leicester (classified race) most recently but has her limitations and remains a maiden.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6

(5)

4th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:45 Catterick

Zivas Star

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Simon Whitaker

She's run some respectable races this season but over shorter; 0-23 and hasn't been shaping as though a first win is imminent.

40/1

6th

11

(2)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:23 Beverley

Zivas Star

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Simon Whitaker

22-race maiden; third in a Leicester classified two runs ago (cheekpieces on first time) but well beaten last time.

25/1

7th

12

(8)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:05 Pontefract

Zivas Star

8st 9lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Simon Whitaker

Proved resurgent in first-time cheekpieces at Leicester (classified race) most recently but has her limitations and remains a maiden.

33/1

Form: 888812 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Back in better form (over 5f/5.5f) this month, winning AW classified event then solid second (behind a rival who was on the middle leg of hat-trick) in Wetherby handicap; has won over 6f; 0-14 on turf but holds a fighting chance.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(5)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:23 Beverley

Hes An Angel

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Has won six times on the AW, but 0-15 on turf; creditable second at Wetherby two runs back (5.5f, good to firm) but well beaten last time (6f).

8/1

8th

7

(1)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:05 Pontefract

Hes An Angel

9st 5lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Back in better form (over 5f/5.5f) this month, winning AW classified event then solid second (behind a rival who was on the middle leg of hat-trick) in Wetherby handicap; has won over 6f; 0-14 on turf but holds a fighting chance.

8/1

Form: 5-7353 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Scored three times off lower marks in May-July last term (ended up with a peak mark 7lb higher than current one); generally consistent since, running-on third at Nottingham (6f, good) most recently; in the mix.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(4)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

16:20 Doncaster

Ishe Worth Agamble

9st 11lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Currently 2-4 over C&D (also finished fourth in this last year off 4lb lower); a disappointing effort last time will need forgiving but the return here will help, this time with 7lb being taken off by Jake Dickson.

8/1

9th

4

(5)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:05 Pontefract

Ishe Worth Agamble

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Scored three times off lower marks in May-July last term (ended up with a peak mark 7lb higher than current one); generally consistent since, running-on third at Nottingham (6f, good) most recently; in the mix.

6/1

3rd

2

(4)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

17:18 Nottingham

Ishe Worth Agamble

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Won three times last season, the most recent coming at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) in July; respectable third over this C&D on his return in April and kept on for fifth of 11 at Redcar (6f, good) 16 days ago; contender if things drop right.

4/1

Form: 9097-9 C

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Out of sorts since his last win and failed to beat a rival on seasonal debut; best watched unless the betting suggests a revival is likely.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

9

(1)

24th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:27 Thirsk

So Grateful

8st 13lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Record of 2-40 on turf but his last win was at Thirsk last spring and he was runner-up at Beverley (5f, good to firm) last week; looks interesting off 1lb lower here and he's respected back at this track.

7/2

2nd

8

(4)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:23 Beverley

So Grateful

9st 2lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

2-39 on turf, but creditable fourth at Ayr last week (6f, good); worth considering.

11/2

OUR TIP

16/1

Form: 64-88

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Both efforts this term fail to match the promise shown in two outings last July; chance largely depends on the effects of first-time tongue-tie and cheekpieces in this second handicap attempt.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

3

(3)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:05 Pontefract

Lindoro

9st 9lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Stephen Hanlon

Both efforts this term fail to match the promise shown in two outings last July; chance largely depends on the effects of first-time tongue-tie and cheekpieces in this second handicap attempt.

16/1

8th

5

(6)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Carlisle

Lindoro

9st 6lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Stephen Hanlon

Soundly beaten on sole run this season (6f, AW) but showed promise last summer on his other two starts (6f/7f, good/good to soft); his dam was a useful 5f winner and he could appreciate the drop in trip on handicap debut.

7/1

Non-runners

One Of Our Own

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £70.40
Straight Forecast £45.64
Tricast £178.29
Trifecta £264.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Melissa Honey

Telegraph:

Invincible Ruby

NEWMARKET:

Instant Bond

POSTDATA:

One Of Our Own

D Express:

Ideal Guest

The Sun:

Invincible Ruby

RP RATINGS:

Melissa Honey

The Times:

Melissa Honey

Daily Mirror:

Melissa Honey

The Star:

Melissa Honey

Daily Record:

Melissa Honey