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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 (1) |
5th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 2m 1f 27y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Won at Doncaster (1m4f, good to firm) in June when back from a break; unplaced at odds-on over hurdles next time and also below par when back on the Flat at York (2m, good to firm) most recently; however, the first-time cheekpieces could give him a lift and there can be optimism that this trip will be within range; trainer won this last year; in calculations. |
7/4 |
|
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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 (6) |
1st Sep 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 6 |
10st 2lb |
13-race maiden; gave it a good go but found one stronger late on at Thirsk (1m6f, good to firm; 12-1) six weeks ago; stable continues to go well and this 4yo is only 1lb higher back over 2m; possibilities. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 5 (5) |
24th Jul 2026 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Still a maiden after 12 starts and was last of four in a Doncaster handicap (14.5f, good to firm) two weeks ago; wasn't beaten far in that race but he needs to find more to get off the mark. |
15/2 |
|
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 |
Non-runners
Spooky Wooky
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £1.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £1.47 |
| Trifecta | £4.00 |