13:57 Pontefract 07 Apr 2026
Every Raceday Is Autism Friendly At Pontefract Novice Stakes
GBB Race | Class 4 | 3YO plus
Winner £5,400 - 9 ran
tracked leaders, went second over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, kept on well
took keen hold, led, shaken up over 2f out, ridden along over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
prominent on inner, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and outpaced over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
midfield, outpaced 3f out, went fourth over 2f out, made little impression on leaders over 1f out, plugged on
mid-division, ridden along over 2f out, made no impression
wore hood to post, front rank, lost ground quickly over 2f out, soon weakened
in touch, outpaced and lost position over 2f out, soon beaten
wore hood to post, soon outpaced in rear, tailed off over 3f out
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| CSF | £6.22 (3, 7) |
| Win | £3.00 (3) |
| Place | £1.10 (3), £1.20 (7), £4.10 (10) |
| Swinger | £1.60 (3, 7), £6.90 (3, 10), £6.70 (7, 10) |
| Exacta | £6.10 (3, 7) |
| Trifecta | £54.40 (3, 7, 10) |
Video Highlights
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Replay: 13:57 Pontefract 7th Apr 2026
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Good | 8 | Strong Warrior | 5 | 3 | 9 11 | - | 1 | 260 days | R A Fahey (44 miles) | Oisin Orr | 8/ 13 | 1:16.28 |
| 2024 | Heavy | 9 | Close Connection | 2 | 3 | 9 4 | - | 08 | 269 days | M Dods (71 miles) | Connor Beasley | 12/ 1 | 1:22.88 |
| 2023 | Soft | 9 | Indian Falcon | 7 | 3 | 9 4 | - | 9 | 227 days | R A Fahey (44 miles) | Jack Garritty | 7/ 1 | 1:23.12 |
| 2022 | Soft | 13 | Chiellini | 3 | 3 | 9 5 | - | M Dods (71 miles) | Connor Beasley | 9/ 1 | 1:19.85 | ||
| 2021 (Div 1) | Good to Firm | 10 | Spycatcher | 4 | 3 | 9 2 | - | 4282 | 172 days | K R Burke (60 miles) | Clifford Lee | 4/ 9 | 1:17.15 |
| 2021 (Div 2) | Good to Firm | 9 | Dexter Belle | 5 | 3 | 8 11 | - | 7- | 261 days | K A Ryan (87 miles) | K Stott | 1/ 1 | 1:14.21 |
