20:00 Pontefract 08 Jun 2026
Tony Bethell Memorial Handicap
Class 6 | 4YO plus
Winner £3,402 - 12 ran
Good (Good to Soft in places)
Draw Advantage: None
Forecast: Mostly sunny
Temperature: 8.3° - 16.7°
Rainfall: none
Wind: 10.9 mph W
Last Update: 08/06/2026 17:00x
pushed along on leaving stalls and ridden to sit mid-division, ridden and headway to chase leaders 3f out, stayed on strong to lead over 1f out, pushed clear inside final furlong
chased leader, headway to close up 4f out, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on
mid-division, headway over 3f out, ridden and kept on well from over 2f out, never nearer
held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, stayed on from over 1f out, nearest finish
towards rear, headway 4f out, ridden and kept on one pace from 3f out
chased leaders, headway to close up 4f out, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
led, allowed to stride into clear lead after 4f, fifteen lengths clear 6f out, ridden 4f out, headed over 2f out and weakened quickly
chased leaders, raced keenly, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out
steadied to race in rear, never in contention
held up towards rear, no impression
chased leaders, lost place 4f out, ridden and weakened over 3f out
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| CSF | £16.48 (2, 7) |
| Tricast | £123.39 (2, 7, 1) |
| Win | £2.75 (2) |
| Place | £1.20 (2), £2.40 (7), £3.20 (1) |
| Swinger | £5.60 (1, 2), £20.00 (1, 7), £5.80 (2, 7) |
| Exacta | £22.40 (2, 7) |
| Trifecta | £200.00 (2, 7, 1) |
Video Highlights
Previous Winners
Race Favourite Stats
| Year | Favourite Finish Position | Winner Market Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | 4 | 7 |
Race Record
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 2m 1f 27y | 3:43.36 |