14.40
Good To FirmPontefract Racecourse For Racing, Dining & Events Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4320
- 1m 2f 5y
- Class 5
- 4 runners
Runners: 4 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
50/1
Form: —
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 9 (4) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 2m 0f 56y Class 4 |
8st 8lb |
Four months off before winning a six-runner race at Doncaster (1m4f, good to firm) early last month; disappointing in a maiden hurdle (fourth at 10-11) 12 days later but remember also that he raised his game markedly when upped to 1m6f on Flat last autumn; this first 2m Flat assignment is interesting. |
8/1 |
|
4th 4 |
17th Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Runner-up twice over hurdles at start of this year (2m/2m4f) and returned from break with Flat win this month (1m4f; RPR 69); seems versatile regarding ground and ought to be a tough nut to crack. |
11/8 |
|
1st 3 (5) |
5th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 197y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Dual 1m6f Flat winner who has finished runner-up in novice/maiden hurdles (2m/2m4f) in his last two runs; returns after four months off but he's only 1lb higher than for his last win and it would be a positive if the forecast rain arrives; needs a close look back on the Flat. |
5/2 |
50/1
Form: 0-5
Last run: 45 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (5) |
21st Jul 2025 Good 1m 1f 207y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Struggled at big prices in three qualifying runs, most recently when a remote last of four at Pontefract (1m2f, good) 13 days ago; now goes handicapping but opening mark looks on the high side and he needs a transformation. |
33/1 |
|
2 (3) |
8th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 1m 2f 5y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
May improve for this trip judged on the way he has shaped over 1m and 1m4f; however, has plenty to find and handicaps should be more suitable shortly. |
50/1 |
|
5th 4 (7) |
24th May 2025 Good To Firm 1m 4f 23y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
200-1 when tailed off in a 1m AW maiden in October and can only be watched after that. |
100/1 |
2/9
Form: 772
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 |
19th Mar 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 1f 20y |
11st 7lb |
Flat winner on good ground for William Haggas and achieved a top rating of 85; second string for the trainer of Dawn Coming on third hurdles start. |
50/1 |
|
8th 11 |
8th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 0lb |
Flat winner on good ground for William Haggas and achieved a top rating of 85; 50-1 and failed to fire in a heavy ground Naas maiden hurdle on debut for this stable two weeks ago; similar underfoot conditions here and best watched. |
12/1 |
|
8th 8 |
25th Jan 2026 Heavy 1m 7f 190y |
11st 7lb |
Won on good over 1m2f for William Haggas; also ran well on AW; well beaten on good-to-soft on final outing; 62,000gns purchase last autumn; heavy going may not suit on Irish/hurdling debut. |
14/1 |
100/30
Form: 5
Last run: 39 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 (2) |
9th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 6f 115y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Still a maiden and latest close third at Catterick (2m, good to firm) came in a field of four, so that form looks a tad dubious. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 4 (1) |
22nd Jun 2026 Good 1m 7f 189y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Yet to win under rules; showed some ability at 1m2f on the Flat for previous trainer but nothing worthwhile over hurdles for this yard and was beaten 60l on his return to the Flat at Ripon last month; hard to fancy. |
33/1 |
|
10th 3 (11) |
17th May 2026 Good 1m 1f 170y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Yet to win under rules; has shown modest form in three runs over hurdles since his last race on the Flat last October; hard to fancy. |
25/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £1.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £1.47 |
| Trifecta | £4.00 |