prominent, ridden and headway to dispute lead over 1f out where led outright, kept on, always holding on near finish
1 20:15 Pontefract 09 Jun 2025
Pontefract Races Chairman's Challenge Apprentice Handicap (Class 5) (4YO plus)
5f 3y Good (Good to Soft in places)
held up in rear, pushed along over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, went 2nd final strides, not reach winner
prominent, driven to dispute lead over 1f out where headed, kept on same pace, lost 2nd final strides
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon faded
held up in rear, driven and outpaced over 2f out, soon eased
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Good | 8 | Spring Is Sprung | 2 | 5 | 9 11 | 72 | 4447-74 | 21 days | P T Midgley (40 miles) | Archie Young | 4/ 1 | 1:03.07 |
| 2023 | Good to Firm | 6 | Indian Sounds | 4 | 7 | 9 4 | 64 | 4-74944 | 7 days | P T Midgley (40 miles) | Elle-May Croot | 11/ 4 | 1:03.32 |