Arizona John, a 2 time winner last season for Derbyshire Racing, opened his 2010 account in fine style at Pontefract on Sunday 20 June when taking the Class 3 1m2f handicap under an assured ride by Stephen Craine. Attempting the 10f trip for the first time, AJ seemed to relish the stiff uphill finish and ran out a smooth winner to give connections a memorable day.