Pontefract Smart Stats | Thursday 17th Sep 2026
Our Smart Stats page contains a host of vital pointers for punters for every UK and Irish race meeting. Here, you can view an at-a-glance snapshot of the key pointers for punters including Hot and Cold tables and Course Tables for Jockeys and Trainers plus information on horses including beaten favourites, runners wearing headgear, horses that have won in the last seven days, horses dropping in class and those that have won off a higher handicap mark in the past.
Smart Stats last updated on: Thursday 17 September 2026 at 08:45
Hot Jockeys (18/8/2026 - 17/09/2026)
Jockeys with rides at today’s meeting that have a 15% or greater strike rate in the last month.
| Rank | Name | Wins | Rides | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhys Clutterbuck | 5 | 33 | 15.2% | -7.00 |
| 2 | Cieren Fallon | 16 | 106 | 15.1% | -8.18 |
| 3 | Harry Vigors | 6 | 40 | 15.0% | -2.72 |
Cold Jockeys
Jockeys with rides at today’s meeting that are on a losing run.
| Rank | Name | Rides Since Last Win |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrew Elliott | 118 |
| 2 | Alec Voikhansky | 54 |
| 3 | Aiden Brookes | 53 |
| 4 | F Bassett | 42 |
| 5 | Jack Garritty | 41 |
Hot Trainers (18/8/2026 - 17/09/2026)
Trainers with runners at today’s meeting that have a 15% or greater strike rate in the last month.
| Rank | Name | Wins | Runners | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | H Bethell | 4 | 16 | 25.0% | +5.83 |
| 2 | S England | 7 | 32 | 21.9% | +10.00 |
| 3 | W J Haggas | 27 | 124 | 21.8% | -10.50 |
| 4 | J & S Birkett | 3 | 14 | 21.4% | +11.00 |
| 5 | R Varian | 10 | 50 | 20.0% | -3.17 |
| 6 | B Haslam | 5 | 25 | 20.0% | -1.25 |
| 7 | A M Balding | 32 | 167 | 19.2% | -14.72 |
| 8 | Kieran Burke | 2 | 12 | 16.7% | -1.00 |
| 9 | R M Beckett | 15 | 92 | 16.3% | +0.50 |
| 10 | M Herrington | 5 | 33 | 15.2% | -0.12 |
Cold Trainers
Trainers with runners at today’s meeting that are on a losing run.
| Rank | Name | Runners Since Last Win |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | S Waugh | 31 |
| 2 | J Mackie | 24 |
| 3 | E A L Dunlop | 19 |
| 4 | N Tinkler | 17 |
| 5 | John Berry | 16 |
Top Pontefract Jockeys (with rides at this meeting)
| Rank | Name | Wins | Rides | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cam Hardie | 10 | 108 | 9.3% | -20.50 |
| 2 | S A Gray | 9 | 53 | 17.0% | +45.50 |
| 3 | Rowan Scott | 7 | 48 | 14.6% | -20.13 |
| 4 | Aiden Brookes | 6 | 69 | 8.7% | +88.58 |
| 5 | Cieren Fallon | 5 | 13 | 38.5% | +18.17 |
| 6 | Jason Watson | 5 | 29 | 17.2% | +2.87 |
| 7 | Jack Garritty | 4 | 48 | 8.3% | -13.75 |
| 8 | Jake Dickson | 3 | 5 | 60.0% | +3.58 |
| 9 | Shay Farmer | 2 | 5 | 40.0% | -0.89 |
| 10 | Cian Horgan | 2 | 10 | 20.0% | +12.00 |
| 11 | Josephine Gordon | 2 | 11 | 18.2% | +4.00 |
| 12 | Warren Fentiman | 2 | 28 | 7.1% | -19.92 |
| 13 | Harry Vigors | 1 | 3 | 33.3% | 0.00 |
| 14 | Rhys Clutterbuck | 1 | 4 | 25.0% | +17.00 |
| 15 | Dylan Hogan | 1 | 10 | 10.0% | -7.12 |
| 16 | Gina Mangan | 1 | 11 | 9.1% | -9.27 |
| 17 | Tom Kiely-Marshall | 1 | 17 | 5.9% | -13.25 |
| 18 | Duran Fentiman | 1 | 70 | 1.4% | -60.00 |
| Rank | Name | Wins | Rides | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rowan Scott | 4 | 11 | 36.4% | +4.75 |
| 2 | Cam Hardie | 4 | 23 | 17.4% | -4.25 |
| 3 | Jake Dickson | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | +0.83 |
| 4 | Harry Vigors | 1 | 3 | 33.3% | 0.00 |
| 5 | S A Gray | 1 | 6 | 16.7% | -2.50 |
Top Pontefract Trainers (with runners at this meeting)
| Rank | Name | Wins | Runners | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | T D Easterby | 33 | 353 | 9.3% | -138.76 |
| 2 | Mrs R Carr | 17 | 96 | 17.7% | +33.91 |
| 3 | M & D Easterby | 17 | 149 | 11.4% | -20.44 |
| 4 | D O'Meara | 16 | 126 | 12.7% | -47.10 |
| 5 | W J Haggas | 15 | 37 | 40.5% | +12.20 |
| 6 | K A Ryan | 13 | 134 | 9.7% | -55.25 |
| 7 | J & S Quinn | 12 | 66 | 18.2% | +25.73 |
| 8 | E A L Dunlop | 11 | 43 | 25.6% | +29.31 |
| 9 | R M Beckett | 11 | 45 | 24.4% | -15.83 |
| 10 | M Dods | 10 | 115 | 8.7% | +1.25 |
| 11 | Craig Lidster | 8 | 46 | 17.4% | +7.75 |
| 12 | B Haslam | 8 | 66 | 12.1% | +83.85 |
| 13 | B Ellison | 7 | 45 | 15.6% | -8.29 |
| 14 | R Varian | 6 | 29 | 20.7% | -12.82 |
| 15 | H Bethell | 6 | 33 | 18.2% | +0.37 |
| 16 | S England | 5 | 38 | 13.2% | -14.25 |
| 17 | N Tinkler | 5 | 60 | 8.3% | -14.25 |
| 18 | Miss T Jackson | 4 | 15 | 26.7% | +15.50 |
| 19 | R Menzies | 4 | 56 | 7.1% | -30.00 |
| 20 | Micky Hammond | 4 | 91 | 4.4% | -63.50 |
| Rank | Name | Wins | Runners | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mrs R Carr | 6 | 28 | 21.4% | +5.50 |
| 2 | M Herrington | 3 | 6 | 50.0% | +10.38 |
| 3 | S England | 3 | 9 | 33.3% | +2.00 |
| 4 | J & S Quinn | 3 | 12 | 25.0% | +0.16 |
| 5 | T D Easterby | 3 | 45 | 6.7% | -29.50 |
| 6 | W J Haggas | 2 | 5 | 40.0% | -0.70 |
| 7 | James Owen | 2 | 9 | 22.2% | -0.75 |
| 8 | B Haslam | 2 | 12 | 16.7% | -5.00 |
| 9 | M & D Easterby | 2 | 22 | 9.1% | -14.00 |
| 10 | D O'Meara | 2 | 28 | 7.1% | -7.75 |
| 11 | E A L Dunlop | 1 | 2 | 50.0% | +2.50 |
| 12 | R M Beckett | 1 | 3 | 33.3% | -0.62 |
| 13 | M Walford | 1 | 5 | 20.0% | +1.50 |
| 14 | Miss T Jackson | 1 | 6 | 16.7% | -2.75 |
| 15 | N Tinkler | 1 | 10 | 10.0% | -6.25 |
| 16 | K A Ryan | 1 | 18 | 5.6% | -16.20 |
Beaten Favourites Last Time Out
Runners at today’s meeting that were beaten favourite (inc joint and co-favourite) last time out.
| Name | Race Time | Trainer | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ingleby Archie | 2:08 | Adrian Nicholls | Matthew Slater |
| Morbeh | 3:08 | R Varian | Cieren Fallon |
| Dubai Venture | 5:08 | Miss T Jackson | Warren Fentiman |
| Grindleton | 5:08 | D & C Kubler | Alec Voikhansky |
Today's Headgear
Horses carrying headgear at today’s meeting, including those wearing it for the first time.
| Name | Race Time | Trainer | Jockey | Headgear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloodsweatandtyres | 2:08 | B Ellison | K McHugh | Blinkers |
| Good Karma | 2:08 | J Riches | Joe Bradnam | Cheek Piece |
| Hares Bredth | 2:08 | T D Easterby | Jake Dickson | Tongue Strap |
| Ideal Guest | 2:08 | H Bethell | Tom Kiely-Marshall | Hood |
| Irish Nectar | 2:08 | M Herrington | Charlie Tucker | Blinkers |
| One Of Our Own | 2:08 | R Menzies | F Bassett | Tongue Strap, Cheek Piece |
| What A Girl Wants | 2:38 | N Tinkler | Rowan Scott | Hood |
| Alma Latina | 3:08 | R M Beckett | Rhys Clutterbuck | Cheek Piece |
| Morbeh | 3:08 | R Varian | Cieren Fallon | Hood 1st |
| Billyb | 4:08 | Craig Lidster | S A Gray | Cheek Piece |
| Freddie Steady Go | 4:08 | S Corbett | Cam Hardie | Tongue Strap |
| Garden Oasis | 4:08 | T D Easterby | Duran Fentiman | Blinkers |
| Hale End | 4:08 | M Dods | Rowan Scott | Cheek Piece |
| Perfect Part | 4:08 | B Ellison | Sean D Bowen | Cheek Piece |
| Venetian Lion | 4:08 | W J Haggas | Cieren Fallon | Tongue Strap |
| Merrijig | 4:38 | John Berry | Gina Mangan | Blinkers |
| No More Bolero | 4:38 | James Owen | Cieren Fallon | Blinkers |
| Pfingstberg | 4:38 | M Walford | Jack Garritty | Tongue Strap 1st |
| Distinction | 5:08 | J Mackie | F Bassett | Visor |
| Hill O Rue | 5:08 | K A Ryan | S A Gray | Tongue Strap, Cheek Piece 1st |
| Sunny Orange | 5:08 | T D Easterby | Duran Fentiman | Cheek Piece |
Distance Travelled
| Name | Race Time | Trainer | Jockey | Travelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digger One | 4:38 | Kieran Burke | Josephine Gordon | 256 Miles |
| Alma Latina | 3:08 | R Beckett | Rhys Clutterbuck | 214 Miles |
Top Earners
Top 10 horses running at today’s meeting ordered by win and place prize money.
| Rank | Name | Race Time | Trainer | Owner | Prize Money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Garden Oasis | 4:08 | T D Easterby | Mr T A Scothern & Partner | £136,774.08 |
| 2 | Lightening Company | 3:08 | B Haslam | Middleham Park Cxv, Lycett Rcg & Partn | £82,790.07 |
| 3 | Billyb | 4:08 | Craig Lidster | Mr David K Barker | £82,241.68 |
| 4 | An Bradan Feasa | 4:38 | Jack Jones | Mr Jack Jones | £76,043.87 |
| 5 | Beauty Choice | 2:08 | M & D Easterby | Silkstone United Racing Partnership | £71,356.73 |
| 6 | Distinction | 5:08 | J Mackie | Mike And Wendy Yardley | £68,779.08 |
| 7 | Fiscal Policy | 2:08 | Mrs R Carr | S Thompson, Mrs R Carr, G Shields | £67,816.26 |
| 8 | Hale End | 4:08 | M Dods | Game On Racing | £63,568.13 |
| 9 | Capital Guarantee | 4:08 | D O'Meara | Mr D O'meara | £62,414.05 |
| 10 | Perfect Part | 4:08 | B Ellison | Mr Keith Brown | £62,044.50 |
Stable Switchers
Horses having their first run under today’s code for today’s trainer.
| Name | Race Time | Jockey | Prev Trainer > New Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlena's Prince | 5:08 | Aiden Brookes | H Pantall > Micky Hammond |
| Skinny Malinka | 5:08 | Rowan Scott | N Wilson > S England |
Class Droppers
Horses running today that are dropping at least two levels in Group/Grade or Class from their last race.
| Name | Race Time | Trainer | Jockey | Last Time Class > Today’s Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milteye | 4:08 | H Bethell | Tom Kiely-Marshall |
Class 2 > Class 4 |
Weighted to Win
Horses that have won a handicap off a higher official rating than today in the last two years.
| Name | Race Time | Trainer | Jockey | Prev OR > OR Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ingleby Archie | 2:08 | Adrian Nicholls | Matthew Slater | 73 > 70 |
| Profiteer | 2:08 | T D Easterby | Mason Paetel | 64 > 55 |
| Alpha Magic | 2:08 | M & D Easterby | Cian Horgan | 81 > 70 |
| Irish Nectar | 2:08 | M Herrington | Charlie Tucker | 80 > 67 |
| Capital Guarantee | 4:08 | D O'Meara | Rhys Clutterbuck | 81 > 78 |
| Garden Oasis | 4:08 | T D Easterby | Duran Fentiman | 80 > 68 |
| Merrijig | 4:38 | John Berry | Gina Mangan | 69 > 62 |
| Hill O Rue | 5:08 | K A Ryan | S A Gray | 61 > 58 |
| Distinction | 5:08 | J Mackie | F Bassett | 64 > 54 |
