Our Pontefract racing tips cover all 6 races on the card today, Friday 22nd May 2026. The action gets underway at 18:20 and runs through to 20:52, with going reported as SOFT, Good to soft in places.
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Betweenthesticks boasts a 66.67% strike rate from 3 runs at the track, Shay Farmer has been in fine form here with 2 wins from 4 rides, Adam Nicol’s yard sends out runners with a 33.33% strike rate at this venue. Below you’ll find race-by-race breakdowns with our top selections, live odds and tipster picks.
Tipster Performance at Pontefract
Here’s how the leading tipsters have fared at Pontefract over the last two years (minimum 10 selections):
| Tipster | Source | Selections | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RP Ratings | Racing Post | 11 | 6 | 54.55% | 72.73% |
| Mirror Online | Mirror Online | 13 | 5 | 38.46% | 61.54% |
| Mercury | Daily Post | 16 | 6 | 37.5% | 75% |
| Melissa Jones | D Express | 11 | 4 | 36.36% | 54.55% |
| Garry Owen | Daily Record | 14 | 5 | 35.71% | 50% |
18:20 – Book For Fathers Day Sunday 21st June Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)
Race Details: 6f | Class 4 | Going: SOFT, Good to soft in places | | flat
For a maiden, this has a fairly obvious shape to it, with Naval Light bringing the standout figures and the sort of established juvenile form that ought to make him very hard to beat if he handles these softer conditions. Stoneacre Joe has shown enough to suggest he can make a race of it, while Viper is another with bits of placed form that put him in the argument. After that, it starts to get murkier. King’s Road Dandy has shown only modest promise, and the fillies and newcomers need to improve plenty or reveal something not yet seen on paper. It doesn’t look an especially deep maiden, but soft ground at Pontefract can turn a simple assignment into a proper test.
Top Selections
1. Naval Light – 5/6 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Jack Nicholls | Trainer: K R Burke | Form: 823-38 | Rating: 94 | Topspeed: 83
He sets the standard and, frankly, it is not close on the numbers. An official mark of 94 in a race like this is a major edge, and his juvenile efforts already tower over what most of these have achieved. He was not beaten far when third on his return before a lesser run last time, but that one disappointing effort does not suddenly erase his profile. Burke’s horses are rarely hanging around in ordinary maidens if they are up to winning one, and from stall 1 he should get a smooth passage if breaking on terms. At 5/6 with Paddy Power, he is short enough, but still the one they all have to beat.
Bet: WIN
2. Stoneacre Joe – 5/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Sean Kirrane | Trainer: Tim Easterby | Form: 9-228 | Rating: 83 | Topspeed: 63
He is the each-way angle purely because he has been thereabouts more than once and this doesn’t look deep beyond the favourite. Two runner-up efforts earlier in the campaign read well enough in the context of this race, and while he was only eighth last time, that run is easy enough to forgive if you think he simply didn’t fire. Easterby’s runners around here always merit respect, and Stoneacre Joe has a solid enough body of work to think he can bounce back. Available at 5/2 with Bet365, he is not exactly a hidden gem, but he looks the safest alternative to the market leader and should be in the first three if reproducing his better form.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Naval Light is the straightforward win bet because he has the class edge, the best rating and the strongest established form in the field. For those wanting a second play, Stoneacre Joe makes the most appeal each-way in a race lacking depth. The obvious danger is Viper, who has hinted at ability, but the favourite really should be taking this if coping with the ground.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naval Light | 4/5 | 8/11 | 5/6 | 5/6 | 8/11 | 5/6 (Paddy Power) |
| Star With Purpose | 22/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 14/1 | 18/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Stoneacre Joe | 5/2 | 11/5 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Viper | 8/1 | 13/2 | 15/2 | 13/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Lady Vega | 16/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Leelawadee | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Lineofsuccession | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| racing-daily.com | Lady Vega |
18:52 – Juddmonte EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (Bands B-D) (EBF Restricted Race Qualifier) (GBB Race)
Race Details: 6f | Class 2 | Going: SOFT, Good to soft in places | | flat
This looks a pretty useful restricted maiden for the time of year, with a couple bringing solid early-season juvenile form and a few interesting debutants lurking underneath. Too Many Spirits sets the standard on what we’ve actually seen, having already finished runner-up after a promising debut, and his rating of 84 gives him a clear edge on paper. Ricky Punting is the obvious alternative after backing up a fair debut with a second of his own, while Adoramus and Green Sovereign both shaped with enough promise first time out to think they can step forward. The market is also taking no chances with newcomer Le Grand Etoile for Charlie Johnston. It’s not an impossible puzzle, but with unexposed 2yos and soft ground in the mix, it’s not one to treat too casually either.
Top Selections
1. Too Many Spirits – 2/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Paul Mulrennan | Trainer: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood | Form: 52 | Rating: 84 | Topspeed: 69
He is the one with the most persuasive form in the book and, in a race where several still have plenty to prove, that counts for plenty. A debut fifth was followed by a much better second, and that official mark of 84 is comfortably the best on offer here. He has already shown enough speed for 6f and, just as importantly at Pontefract, he looks straightforward rather than raw. Paul Mulrennan is a good man to have aboard in these northern juvenile races and at 2/1 he is hardly a giveaway, but he is still the likeliest winner if handling the softer surface as well as expected. Bet: WIN
2. Adoramus – 7/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Jonny Peate | Trainer: Jack Morland | Form: 3 | Rating: 61 | Topspeed:
The each-way angle might be the colt who has only run once and shaped as though there was more to come. Adoramus finished third on debut, which is often a perfectly good starting point for a 2yo in this sort of company, and there is every chance he improves for the experience now tackling a stiff 6f on easier ground. He does not have the flashy rating figures of the favourite, but that can also mean the price is kinder than it should be. Available at 7/1, he makes plenty of appeal as the type to take a step forward while others are either exposed or making belated starts. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Too Many Spirits is the solid win play because he brings the strongest form and the best rating into the race. For an each-way punt, Adoramus looks the value if building on a promising debut. Ricky Punting is an obvious danger on achieved form, while Le Grand Etoile is the interesting unknown if the market confidence proves justified.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adoramus | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 6/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Green Sovereign | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Le Grand Etoile | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 3/1 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Arrbob | 7/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Real Edition | 18/1 | 12/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Too Many Spirits | 2/1 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 15/8 | 2/1 (Bet365) |
| College Boy | 25/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Fasthope | 33/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Ricky Punting | 5/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Kieran McHugh | Green Sovereign |
19:22 – FBS Chartered Accountants Handicap
Race Details: 5f | Class 5 | Going: SOFT, Good to soft in places | | flat
This is a proper sprint handicap rather than a giveaway, and the soft ground at Pontefract should make it a searching five furlongs. Jojo Rabbit arrives in the best recent nick after a solid second, while Betweenthesticks has been knocking hard on the door and looks very dependable in this grade. Ventura Express is another with obvious claims if the race sets up for a late rattle, and Lucius Aurelius comes here off a win but now has to show that wasn’t just a well-timed strike from a low weight. Plenty have bits and pieces of form that give them a squeak, but several are either high enough in the weights or arrive with questions to answer. Tricky enough, but not impossible to solve.
Top Selections
1. Jojo Rabbit – 7/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Joanna Mason | Trainer: Ruth Carr | Form: -81672 | Rating: 88 | Topspeed: 77
Jojo Rabbit makes plenty of appeal from stall 1 for a yard that knows how to place these battle-hardened sprinters. He ran well in defeat last time, and that recent second suggests he is right where you want him for a race of this nature. The mark of 88 asks a question, but he is offsetting that with a notably handy racing weight of 126, and proven older sprinters can be very dangerous around Pontefract when they get into a rhythm. Joanna Mason is a positive booking and, at 7/2, he looks the one with the fewest negatives in a race full of ifs and buts. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Betweenthesticks – 5/1 with Bet365
Jockey: James Sullivan | Trainer: Ruth Carr | Form: 37-112 | Rating: 85 | Topspeed: 80
Betweenthesticks is hard to leave out of the equation given the way his form has sharpened up this spring. Two wins followed by a runner-up effort reads well in the context of this race, and his rating of 85 still gives him room to be competitive if he can reproduce that level on softer ground. He has enough pace for five furlongs but also the attitude for a proper scrap, which matters when conditions are testing. James Sullivan should be able to get him into a handy position from stall 9, and the 5/1 on offer makes him a very fair each-way punt in a field where consistency is at a premium. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Jojo Rabbit is the win play because he brings the strongest recent piece of form and looks well set up for a stiff, soft-ground five. Betweenthesticks is the each-way alternative at a workable price, especially with three places on offer. Ventura Express rates the obvious danger, while Lucius Aurelius is respected after his last-time-out win but may find this tougher under different conditions.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Changeofmind | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 (Betfair) |
| Ventura Express | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Betweenthesticks | 5/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Ay Gee Ell | 15/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 13/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Fuji Mountain | 12/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Jojo Rabbit | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Knicks | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 6/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Lucius Aurelius | 15/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Mrs Trump | 22/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Paddy Power) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Chris Wright | Jojo Rabbit |
| The Guardian | Jojo Rabbit |
| Rory Delargy | Knicks |
| Ross Shepherd | Knicks |
| Rory Paddock | Ventura Express |
| talkSPORT 2 | Ventura Express |
19:52 – Thank You Alexia And Good Luck Handicap (GBBPlus Race)
Race Details: 2m 1f | Class 4 | Going: SOFT, Good to soft in places | | flat
This looks a small but quite interesting staying handicap rather than a deep one, and the market has understandably latched on to the two 4yos at the head of affairs. Sea Of Kings returned with a solid second and sets a fair standard on that evidence, while Trojan Soldier arrives seeking the hat-trick after back-to-back wins and still looks a progressive stayer. They dominate the conversation. Behind them, Action Pact has enough consistency to make the frame if ready after a break, while Vaguely Royal has been knocking on the door without looking especially well treated. Soft ground over this trip will expose any weak finishers, so proven stamina and the ability to travel kindly through a test at Pontefract should decide it. Not impossible, but the front two are hard to escape.
Top Selections
1. Trojan Soldier – 5/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Jack Nicholls | Trainer: Jedd O’Keeffe | Form: 0-2211 | Rating: 96 | Topspeed: 83
He is the one I want to be with. Trojan Soldier has done little wrong since being stepped up in trip, and those last two wins suggest he is really getting the hang of staying handicaps now. He is effectively up in grade here, but a mark of 96 does not look beyond him given the profile of a lightly raced 4yo who may still have more to offer. Jack Nicholls keeps the ride and the manner of those recent successes hints that this test on soft ground should suit rather than inconvenience him. At 5/2 with Bet365, he makes more appeal than a shorter-priced rival with fewer recent winning habits. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Action Pact – 11/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Joanna Mason | Trainer: Michael & David Easterby | Form: 72316- | Rating: 92 | Topspeed: 82
If you want something against the obvious pair, Action Pact is the each-way angle. His form figures from last season read well enough in the context of this race, and he looks the sort who should be competitive from a workable mark of 92 if fit enough on return. He is not as fashionable as the market leaders, but Joanna Mason is a positive booking and this stable can ready one after a break. In a seven-runner field where three places are on offer, 11/2 with Bet365 is fair compensation for siding with a runner who has already shown he can mix it in this sort of company and stay a trip. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Trojan Soldier is the straight win play, as he looks the progressive one in the field and may not have stopped improving yet. For an each-way punt, Action Pact makes more appeal than some of the other older stayers at the prices. Sea Of Kings is the obvious danger and sets the standard for plenty, while Vaguely Royal could nick a place again without necessarily winning.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Of Kings | 11/8 | 5/4 | 5/4 | 5/4 | 5/4 | 11/8 (Bet365) |
| Maghlaak | 25/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 (Betfair) |
| Wahraan | 14/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Betfair) |
| Trojan Soldier | 5/2 | 15/8 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 9/4 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Vaguely Royal | 17/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Action Pact | 11/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Diamand De Vindecy | 10/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Paddy Power) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Rob Wright | Sea Of Kings |
| The Duke | Sea Of Kings |
20:22 – WTJ Insurance Brokers 40th Anniversary Handicap
Race Details: 1m 4f | Class 6 | Going: SOFT, Good to soft in places | | flat
This looks a fairly ordinary Class 6 on paper, but it is not devoid of interest. Havachoc brings the most solid recent profile after a string of placed efforts and is the obvious one for the market to latch onto, while Blondina shaped with promise on her return and could easily step forward again from a handy low draw. Dubai Venture is worth a second look returning from a break given last autumn’s productive spell, and Muhib is the dependable type who keeps knocking on the door without quite getting his head in front. In a race lacking much depth, recent fitness and the ability to handle testing conditions should count for plenty. It is not the strongest handicap you’ll see at Pontefract, but there are enough plausible angles to make it mildly tricky rather than straightforward.
Top Selections
1. Havachoc – 2/1 with Bet365
Jockey: P J McDonald | Trainer: Patrick Morris | Form: 144332 | Rating: 71 | Topspeed: 65
Havachoc is hardly hiding from the assessor, but he is the one arriving here in the best nick and that counts for plenty in a race of this quality. Those last three runs, all featuring prominently in the finish, suggest a win is there to be had once things fall right, and this mark of 71 looks workable enough. P J McDonald is a positive booking around Pontefract, where race position matters, and stall 2 should help him hold a handy spot. At 2/1 he is no giveaway, but he sets the standard on recent consistency and looks the percentage call. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Dubai Venture – 11/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Joanna Mason | Trainer: Tina Jackson | Form: 82112- | Rating: 70 | Topspeed: 69
Dubai Venture makes plenty of each-way appeal if returning ready enough after the layoff. His closing 2025 form reads well for this level, with two wins and a second from his last four starts, and that Topspeed figure of 69 is one of the better numbers in the field. He does not need to improve much to get heavily involved off a mark of 70, especially in a race where several of these have become a bit exposed. Joanna Mason is another rider well suited to this sort of staying handicap, and 11/2 looks fair if you are prepared to trust fitness first time back. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Havachoc is the win play because he is the safest option and comes here in the most reliable form. For an each-way punt, Dubai Venture makes more appeal than the similarly priced alternatives given his stronger autumn figures and solid speed rating. Blondina is the obvious danger if building on her reappearance third, while Muhib is respected as another who should run his race.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Havachoc | 2/1 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 15/8 | 2/1 (Bet365) |
| Hickton | 10/1 | 9/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Blondina | 11/4 | 15/8 | 2/1 | 15/8 | 2/1 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Dubai Venture | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Lillistar | 9/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 9/1 | 11/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Apache Eagle | 12/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Muhib | 5/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/2 | 13/2 (Betfair) |
| Anificas Beauty | 40/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Paddy Power) |
20:52 – Summer Sutton 18th Birthday Celebration Handicap
Race Details: 1m | Class 5 | Going: SOFT, Good to soft in places | | flat
This looks a proper end-of-card handicap rather than a penalty kick, with plenty arriving from similar marks and several of them having bits of form that entitle them to a serious hearing. Arkenstaar appeals as one of the more solid options after a good return, while Powerful Response comes here on the back of a win and still looks fairly treated despite the reassessment. Callisto Dream has the class to feature if returning ready enough after an absence, and Moonjid is another with enough ability to get involved if coping with conditions. The soft ground at Pontefract will place the emphasis on stamina at the mile, and in a race where quite a few are closely matched on ratings, a handy draw and current sharpness could count for plenty. Tricky, but not impossible.
Top Selections
1. Arkenstaar – 13/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Connor Beasley | Trainer: Michael Dods | Form: 2114-3 | Rating: 88 | Topspeed: 73
Arkenstaar makes plenty of appeal in a race where a few of these still have something to prove this season. He signed off last year in good nick, winning twice before a respectable fourth, and his reappearance third suggested he has come back in much the same mood. That topspeed figure of 73 is one of the more persuasive numbers in this field, and stall 3 should allow Connor Beasley to get him into a smooth early rhythm around a track where position matters. He is no hidden gem off 88, but he is reliable, arrives fit, and 13/2 looks fair rather than stingy. Bet: WIN
2. Hopeful Joy – 10/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Paul Mulrennan | Trainer: Mark Walford | Form: 423-7 | Rating: 82 | Topspeed: 72
Hopeful Joy is the one at a bigger price who interests me most for an each-way play. The return run this term was underwhelming on the face of it, but she is still lightly raced enough to think there could be a bit more to come, and her three runs before that read well in the context of this contest. A mark of 82 gives her a fighting chance, especially with that 72 topspeed suggesting she has the basic pace to live with these. Pontefract on soft ground is not for the faint-hearted, but if Paul Mulrennan can get her settled and travelling, 10/1 makes plenty of each-way appeal in a 10-runner race paying three places. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Arkenstaar is the percentage call for the win bet after shaping well on his return and looking nicely drawn to attack this. Hopeful Joy is the each-way punt at double-figure odds, with enough upside to outrun her price. The obvious danger is Powerful Response, who arrives here in winning form, while Callisto Dream is another to keep firmly on side if the market speaks positively.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Callisto Dream | 13/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Selection | 4/1 | 6/1 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 6/1 (Betfair) |
| Moonjid | 13/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 11/2 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Arkenstaar | 13/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 5/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| No Knee Never | 8/1 | 5/1 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 13/2 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Hopeful Joy | 10/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Keats House | 18/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Mount King | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Powerful Response | 9/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Distinction | 20/1 | 30/1 | 33/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 33/1 (Paddy Power) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Stephen Darbyshire | Arkenstaar |
| The North | Arkenstaar |
Pontefract Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Betweenthesticks | 3 | 2 | 66.67% | 66.67% |
| Distinction | 6 | 2 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Jojo Rabbit | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Diamand De Vindecy | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Ventura Express | 13 | 4 | 30.77% | 53.85% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shay Farmer | 4 | 2 | 50% | 75% |
| Cian Horgan | 7 | 2 | 28.57% | 42.86% |
| Kaiya Fraser | 17 | 4 | 23.53% | 35.29% |
| Sean Kirrane | 60 | 11 | 18.33% | 35% |
| Jonny Peate | 30 | 4 | 13.33% | 46.67% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Pontefract:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Nicol | 9 | 3 | 33.33% | 44.44% |
| Richard & Peter Fahey | 6 | 2 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Robert Bevis | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Geoffrey Harker | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Tina Jackson | 12 | 3 | 25% | 41.67% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Pontefract racing tips for Friday 22nd May 2026. We’ve covered all 6 races with our top selections highlighted above. Use the betting strategies as a starting point, always shop around for the best odds, and never bet more than you can afford to lose.
FAQ
What time does racing start at Pontefract today?
The first race at Pontefract on Friday 22nd May 2026 goes off at 18:20, with 6 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Pontefract today?
The going at Pontefract is reported as SOFT, Good to soft in places.
How many races are at Pontefract today?
There are 6 races on the card at Pontefract today, running from 18:20 through to 20:52.
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