Pontefract Smart Stats | Thursday 24th 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: Tuesday 22 September 2026 at 13:39
Hot Jockeys (25/8/2026 - 24/09/2026)
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 | Taryn Langley | 3 | 11 | 27.3% | +35.00 |
| 2 | Callum Rodriguez | 12 | 57 | 21.1% | -2.92 |
| 3 | Jason Hart | 21 | 111 | 18.9% | +1.88 |
| 4 | Connor Beasley | 15 | 96 | 15.6% | +10.50 |
Cold Jockeys
Jockeys with rides at today’s meeting that are on a losing run.
| Rank | Name | Rides Since Last Win |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cam Hardie | 33 |
| 2 | Tom Eaves | 33 |
| 3 | Oliver Carmichael | 31 |
| 4 | Oisin McSweeney | 26 |
| 5 | Gina Mangan | 22 |
Hot Trainers (25/8/2026 - 24/09/2026)
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 | Lemos Souza | 3 | 11 | 27.3% | -1.00 |
| 2 | P D Niven | 2 | 8 | 25.0% | +4.50 |
| 3 | K R Burke | 22 | 99 | 22.2% | +6.63 |
| 4 | W J Haggas | 26 | 121 | 21.5% | -9.93 |
| 5 | S England | 7 | 35 | 20.0% | +10.00 |
| 6 | A M Balding | 28 | 147 | 19.0% | -9.32 |
| 7 | J Tate | 5 | 27 | 18.5% | -8.12 |
| 8 | P W Chapple-Hyam | 2 | 11 | 18.2% | -3.75 |
| 9 | K P De Foy | 5 | 29 | 17.2% | -5.50 |
| 10 | E Bethell | 10 | 63 | 15.9% | -12.00 |
| 11 | J & S Quinn | 6 | 39 | 15.4% | -1.00 |
Cold Trainers
Trainers with runners at today’s meeting that are on a losing run.
| Rank | Name | Runners Since Last Win |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | D Shaw | 48 |
| 2 | M Murphy | 34 |
| 3 | S Waugh | 33 |
| 4 | Tom Dascombe | 28 |
| 5 | L Russell & M Scudamore | 27 |
Top Pontefract Jockeys (with rides at this meeting)
| Rank | Name | Wins | Rides | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daniel Tudhope | 33 | 162 | 20.4% | -36.55 |
| 2 | Jason Hart | 32 | 212 | 15.1% | -27.56 |
| 3 | David Allan | 21 | 197 | 10.7% | -81.51 |
| 4 | Joanna Mason | 19 | 128 | 14.8% | +10.58 |
| 5 | Connor Beasley | 17 | 139 | 12.2% | +14.83 |
| 6 | Oisin Orr | 16 | 129 | 12.4% | -25.72 |
| 7 | Callum Rodriguez | 14 | 72 | 19.4% | +18.24 |
| 8 | Sam James | 11 | 99 | 11.1% | -25.94 |
| 9 | Paul Mulrennan | 10 | 96 | 10.4% | -43.26 |
| 10 | Cam Hardie | 10 | 109 | 9.2% | -21.50 |
| 11 | Kevin Stott | 8 | 71 | 11.3% | -20.95 |
| 12 | Andrew Mullen | 7 | 75 | 9.3% | +68.50 |
| 13 | Jason Watson | 6 | 31 | 19.4% | +5.37 |
| 14 | Oisin McSweeney | 5 | 33 | 15.2% | -2.88 |
| 15 | Jack Nicholls | 4 | 14 | 28.6% | +6.48 |
| 16 | Tom Eaves | 4 | 103 | 3.9% | -90.05 |
| 17 | Mikey Sheehy | 3 | 4 | 75.0% | +9.15 |
| 18 | Jake Dickson | 3 | 7 | 42.9% | +1.58 |
| 19 | William Pyle | 3 | 35 | 8.6% | -13.38 |
| 20 | Oliver Carmichael | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | +5.50 |
| Rank | Name | Wins | Rides | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jason Hart | 11 | 44 | 25.0% | +13.33 |
| 2 | Joanna Mason | 5 | 26 | 19.2% | +7.25 |
| 3 | Daniel Tudhope | 5 | 31 | 16.1% | -10.27 |
| 4 | Cam Hardie | 4 | 26 | 15.4% | -7.25 |
| 5 | David Allan | 4 | 39 | 10.3% | -18.00 |
| 6 | Mikey Sheehy | 3 | 4 | 75.0% | +9.15 |
| 7 | Jack Nicholls | 3 | 11 | 27.3% | -2.52 |
| 8 | Callum Rodriguez | 3 | 13 | 23.1% | +4.00 |
| 9 | Andrew Mullen | 2 | 12 | 16.7% | -5.00 |
| 10 | Sam James | 2 | 15 | 13.3% | -9.95 |
| 11 | Connor Beasley | 2 | 16 | 12.5% | -9.50 |
| 12 | Oisin Orr | 2 | 23 | 8.7% | -15.00 |
| 13 | Oliver Carmichael | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | +5.50 |
| 14 | Jason Watson | 1 | 3 | 33.3% | +1.50 |
| 15 | Oisin McSweeney | 1 | 8 | 12.5% | -5.38 |
| 16 | Paul Mulrennan | 1 | 13 | 7.7% | -11.70 |
| 17 | Kevin Stott | 1 | 15 | 6.7% | -13.20 |
Top Pontefract Trainers (with runners at this meeting)
| Rank | Name | Wins | Runners | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | T D Easterby | 32 | 353 | 9.1% | -142.76 |
| 2 | K R Burke | 23 | 111 | 20.7% | -10.28 |
| 3 | R A Fahey | 23 | 190 | 12.1% | -29.97 |
| 4 | Mrs R Carr | 18 | 97 | 18.6% | +36.16 |
| 5 | W J Haggas | 16 | 39 | 41.0% | +13.95 |
| 6 | D O'Meara | 16 | 129 | 12.4% | -50.10 |
| 7 | E Bethell | 14 | 68 | 20.6% | +6.33 |
| 8 | C Johnston | 14 | 104 | 13.5% | -28.59 |
| 9 | K A Ryan | 13 | 135 | 9.6% | -69.58 |
| 10 | E A L Dunlop | 12 | 44 | 27.3% | +32.81 |
| 11 | J & S Quinn | 12 | 66 | 18.2% | +25.73 |
| 12 | M Dods | 9 | 114 | 7.9% | -2.25 |
| 13 | Craig Lidster | 8 | 48 | 16.7% | +5.75 |
| 14 | S England | 5 | 39 | 12.8% | -15.25 |
| 15 | K Frost | 4 | 36 | 11.1% | +15.33 |
| 16 | H Morrison | 3 | 18 | 16.7% | -8.05 |
| 17 | M Appleby | 3 | 44 | 6.8% | +4.50 |
| 18 | M Walford | 3 | 48 | 6.2% | -24.00 |
| 19 | C G Cox | 2 | 8 | 25.0% | +1.25 |
| 20 | R Hughes | 2 | 10 | 20.0% | -3.40 |
| Rank | Name | Wins | Runners | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mrs R Carr | 7 | 29 | 24.1% | +7.75 |
| 2 | E Bethell | 5 | 15 | 33.3% | +8.00 |
| 3 | K R Burke | 4 | 14 | 28.6% | -4.67 |
| 4 | W J Haggas | 3 | 7 | 42.9% | +1.05 |
| 5 | S England | 3 | 10 | 30.0% | +1.00 |
| 6 | J & S Quinn | 3 | 14 | 21.4% | -1.84 |
| 7 | R A Fahey | 3 | 26 | 11.5% | -13.00 |
| 8 | T D Easterby | 3 | 49 | 6.1% | -33.50 |
| 9 | E A L Dunlop | 2 | 3 | 66.7% | +6.00 |
| 10 | K A Ryan | 2 | 20 | 10.0% | -16.53 |
| 11 | D O'Meara | 2 | 31 | 6.5% | -10.75 |
| 12 | C N Kellett | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | +5.00 |
| 13 | R Hughes | 1 | 2 | 50.0% | +0.10 |
| 14 | A M Balding | 1 | 4 | 25.0% | +0.50 |
| 15 | M Walford | 1 | 6 | 16.7% | +0.50 |
| 16 | M Appleby | 1 | 7 | 14.3% | +1.50 |
| 17 | Craig Lidster | 1 | 12 | 8.3% | -6.50 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albegone | 1:32 | T D Easterby | Jake Dickson |
| Keep An Eye On It | 3:52 | T Coyle & K Wood | Cam Hardie |
| Mister Sox | 5:03 | T D Easterby | Jake Dickson |
Won in Last Seven Days
Horses running at today’s meeting that have won in the last 7 days.
| Name | Days Since Win | Race Time | Trainer | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder Goddess | 7 | 4:27 | A M Balding | Charlie Tucker |
| Fiscal Policy | 7 | 5:03 | Mrs R Carr | Joanna Mason |
Today's Headgear
Horses carrying headgear at today’s meeting, including those wearing it for the first time.
| Name | Race Time | Trainer | Jockey | Headgear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albegone | 1:32 | T D Easterby | Jake Dickson | Cheek Piece |
| Bust A Moon | 1:32 | D Shaw | Jack Dace | Hood |
| Danger Alert | 1:32 | Adam Kirby | Taryn Langley | Tongue Strap 1st, Cheek Piece |
| Golden Prosperity | 1:32 | T Coyle & K Wood | Ethan Tindall | Cheek Piece |
| Nad Alshiba Snow | 1:32 | M Murphy | Jack Callan | Tongue Strap |
| Tilsworth Turf | 1:32 | J R Jenkins | Oliver Carmichael | Blinkers |
| Ziva's Star | 1:32 | S Whitaker | Rhys Elliott | Blinkers |
| Auld Toon Loon | 3:52 | Tom Dascombe | Jason Hart | Tongue Strap, Cheek Piece |
| Jez Bomb | 3:52 | S England | Rhys Elliott | Cheek Piece |
| Per Contra | 3:52 | T D Easterby | David Allan | Cheek Piece |
| Angel Breeze | 4:27 | Lemos Souza | Jack Dace | Tongue Strap, Cheek Piece 1st |
| L'Eagle Aid | 4:27 | C Johnston | Connor Beasley | Cheek Piece |
| Mother Dear | 4:27 | H Morrison | Callum Rodriguez | Cheek Piece 1st |
| Saratoga Gold | 4:27 | K Frost | Jason Hart | Cheek Piece |
| Alpha Capture | 5:03 | Roger Fell | Daniel Tudhope | Blinkers |
| Bell Shot | 5:03 | M Appleby | Robert Havlin | Cheek Piece |
| Gentle George | 5:03 | R M Smith | Paul Mulrennan | Cheek Piece 1st |
| Kodiac Thriller | 5:03 | M Walford | Rhys Elliott | Cheek Piece |
| Mister Sox | 5:03 | T D Easterby | Jake Dickson | Cheek Piece |
| Rare Change | 5:03 | R Hughes | Finley Marsh | Cheek Piece |
| Stanley Spencer | 5:03 | Fionn McSharry | Oisin McSweeney | Blinkers |
| Woodstock | 5:03 | Mrs R Carr | Oisin Orr | Visor |
Distance Travelled
| Name | Race Time | Trainer | Jockey | Travelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dain Ma Nut In | 3:52 | L Russell & M Scudamore | Jack Nicholls | 235 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 | Dain Ma Nut In | 3:52 | L Russell & M Scudamore | Lamont Racing | £200,488.06 |
| 2 | Alpha Capture | 5:03 | Roger Fell | Nextgen Racing And Fell | £144,239.76 |
| 3 | Per Contra | 3:52 | T D Easterby | Ryedale Partners No 3 | £107,563.80 |
| 4 | Albegone | 1:32 | T D Easterby | Mr D B & Mrs C Lamplough & Partner | £101,940.06 |
| 5 | Jojo Rabbit | 1:32 | Mrs R Carr | Grange Park Racing Xiii & Ruth Carr | £97,723.30 |
| 6 | Auld Toon Loon | 3:52 | Tom Dascombe | Empire State Racing Partnership | £96,136.94 |
| 7 | Kodiac Thriller | 5:03 | M Walford | RADS | £95,176.71 |
| 8 | Bell Shot | 5:03 | M Appleby | Sbk Racing & B & J Parr Racing Ltd | £94,165.57 |
| 9 | Jez Bomb | 3:52 | S England | A & J Birch | £80,333.76 |
| 10 | Saratoga Gold | 4:27 | K Frost | Curzon House Partnership | £78,042.22 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distant Sun | 2:07 | E A L Dunlop | Jack Callan |
Class 2 > Class 4 |
| Majestic Flame | 2:07 | R Hughes | Finley Marsh |
Class 2 > Class 4 |
| Poppular | 2:07 | T D Easterby | David Allan |
Class 2 > Class 4 |
| Silverella | 2:07 | M P Tregoning | Jason Watson |
Class 2 > Class 4 |
| Special Operations | 2:07 | T D Easterby | Duran Fentiman |
Class 2 > Class 4 |
| Harley | 3:17 | E Bethell | Daniel Tudhope |
Class 2 > Class 4 |
| Long Reign | 4:27 | M P Tregoning | Gina Mangan |
Class 3 > Class 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tilsworth Turf | 1:32 | J R Jenkins | Oliver Carmichael | 49 > 46 |
| Golden Prosperity | 1:32 | T Coyle & K Wood | Ethan Tindall | 52 > 46 |
| Jojo Rabbit | 1:32 | Mrs R Carr | William Pyle | 67 > 59 |
| Albegone | 1:32 | T D Easterby | Jake Dickson | 72 > 60 |
| L'Eagle Aid | 4:27 | C Johnston | Connor Beasley | 75 > 70 |
| Rare Change | 5:03 | R Hughes | Finley Marsh | 83 > 80 |
| Go Vince Go | 5:03 | T D Easterby | David Allan | 81 > 77 |
| Mister Sox | 5:03 | T D Easterby | Jake Dickson | 77 > 71 |
Favourite Wins Runs
Current strike rate of favourites at this course over the last 12 months.
| Wins | Runs | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 84 | 147 | 57.1% |
