Our Pontefract racing tips cover all 7 races on the card today, Wednesday 29th April 2026. The action gets underway at 13:43 and runs through to 17:08, with going reported as 8.0) (watering) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Walsingham boasts a 66.67% strike rate from 3 runs at the track, Cian Horgan has been in fine form here with 1 wins from 5 rides, Jack Channon’s yard sends out runners with a 40% 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 | 12 | 6 | 50% | 66.67% |
| 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% | 63.64% |
| Garry Owen | Daily Record | 14 | 5 | 35.71% | 50% |
13:43 – Racing Foundation Supports The NHC EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)
Race Details: 5f | Class 4 | Going: 8.0) (watering) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | flat
This is only a four-runner maiden but it still revolves around two interesting juveniles. Innichen brings the one piece of actual racecourse form after finishing sixth and then improving to be runner-up, and that experience counts for plenty in these early-season 2yo sprints at Pontefract where professionalism can matter as much as raw speed. The fly in the ointment is Or Another, a K R Burke debutant who has been sent off a warm order in the betting and makes obvious appeal for a yard that knows the time of day with sharp youngsters. Spectacular Diver and Black Cuillin look up against it on prices and stable signals, so this feels more like a match than a proper betting heat. In truth, it is not a deep maiden, but it is still a race where the market should have the answer.
Top Selections
1. Or Another – 8/11 with Bet365
Jockey: Shane Foley | Trainer: K R Burke | Form: | Rating: | Topspeed:
In a race lacking depth, I am inclined to side with the newcomer rather than the exposed form. Burke is more than capable of readying a juvenile first time up, and the market has latched on accordingly with Or Another available at 8/11. That is short enough in any maiden, but this does not look a deep contest and the standard set by Innichen, while solid, is hardly daunting for a well-touted debutant. Drawn widest in four is no great concern over the minimum trip here, and Shane Foley is an interesting booking. If this colt has any sharpness at all, he may simply have too much natural speed for these. Bet type: WIN.
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
With only four runners, this is a straight win-only race and Or Another gets the nod. He is short, but the opposition is limited and Innichen may just prove vulnerable to a potentially above-average debutant. Innichen is the obvious danger on experience and sets the form standard, but I would not be looking beyond the front two.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innichen | 11/10 | 10/11 | 1/1 | 1/1 | 11/10 | 11/10 (Bet365) |
| Or Another | 8/11 | 8/11 | 8/11 | 8/11 | 8/11 | 8/11 (Bet365) |
| Spectacular Diver | 28/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Black Cuillin | 33/1 | 22/1 | 28/1 | 22/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
14:13 – Sir Peter O’Sullevan Charitable Trust Supports NHC EBF Novice Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus Race)
Race Details: 1m 2f | Class 3 | Going: 8.0) (watering) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | flat
This may only be a six-runner novice, but it has a fairly clear shape to it. Infraad sets the standard on what he has shown in two starts and, from a William Haggas yard that knows exactly how to place these middle-distance types, he is the obvious one they all have to beat. Leighton is the interesting threat for the Gosdens after just one outing, while Asia Force has twice run well enough to suggest this longer trip could unlock more. Night Wolf is no forlorn hope on ratings either, though he may need the principals to underperform. Sea Lantern brings a penalty into a race where the younger legs could be decisive, and Why Not Win asks a lot on debut. A small field, then, but not an entirely straightforward one behind the favourite.
Top Selections
1. Infraad – 10/11 with Bet365
Jockey: Tom Marquand | Trainer: William Haggas | Form: 2-3 | Rating: 85 | Topspeed: 64
Infraad is hard to oppose. He shaped like a useful colt when runner-up on debut and his reappearance third did not exactly scream disappointment; if anything, it looked the sort of run that should bring him on sharply for this step up to 1m2f. His mark of 85 is the best in the field, and this doesn’t look overloaded with depth. Tom Marquand aboard for Haggas in a novice like this is rarely a negative, and the market has him exactly where you’d expect. At 10/11 he is not a gift, but he is the likeliest winner and the one with the most solid profile. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Asia Force – 13/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Sam James | Trainer: K R Burke | Form: 22 | Rating: 80 | Topspeed:
Asia Force makes plenty of each-way appeal in a race where there are only a couple you can really trust. He has finished second on both starts, so there is no mystery about his attitude, and his rating of 80 puts him right in the mix for minor honours at the very least. The extra distance is the angle here: he has shaped like a horse who wants this sort of trip, and Burke’s three-year-olds often improve with racing. At 13/2, he looks the value alternative to the favourite, especially with Leighton still trading more on stable reputation than hard evidence. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple. Infraad is the win play because he brings the best form and the strongest stable profile into a race lacking much proven depth. For an each-way punt, Asia Force looks the sensible option at a workable price, with stamina likely to help him. Leighton is the obvious danger if taking a sizeable step forward from his debut, while Night Wolf could nick a place if the race gets tactical.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Lantern | 18/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Asia Force | 13/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Infraad | 10/11 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/6 | 10/11 (Bet365) |
| Leighton | 5/2 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 11/4 (Betfair) |
| Night Wolf | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Why Not Win | 18/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 18/1 | 25/1 (Betfair) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Luke Tucker | Asia Force |
| Farringdon | Infraad |
| Glendale | Leighton |
14:48 – NARS Supports The National Horseracing College Handicap
Race Details: 5f | Class 5 | Going: 8.0) (watering) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a proper sharp 5f handicap rather than a weak little seller in disguise, and there are several arriving with something to recommend them. Rock Of England and Keldeo both come here off wins, while General Assembly has been knocking loudly on the door without quite getting his head in front. Jojo Rabbit is another who can get involved if bouncing back from a lesser run, and Call To Action is interesting after ending last year on a winning note. The pace should be honest enough, with a few of these happiest forcing it or sitting handy, and that matters at Pontefract over the minimum trip. In truth, it is a competitive race rather than a penalty kick, but Rock Of England looks the one with the most persuasive mix of current form, speed and price.
Top Selections
1. Rock Of England – 11/4 with Bet365
Jockey: P J McDonald | Trainer: Paul Midgley | Form: 543-91 | Rating: 83 | Topspeed: 69
Paul Midgley’s sprinters are always worth respecting in these northern dashes and Rock Of England arrives after doing the job nicely last time. That 543-91 sequence suggests he has come forward exactly as hoped from his reappearance, and an 83 mark still looks workable if he can hold that level. P J McDonald is a very solid booking for a race where early positioning will be vital, and stall 4 gives him options rather than forcing the issue. At 11/4 he is no giveaway, but he is the percentage call in a race full of runners with little questions attached. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. General Assembly – 9/2 with William Hill
Jockey: Sean D Bowen | Trainer: Clare Hobson | Form: 07-622 | Rating: 83 | Topspeed: 54
General Assembly is the type who can reward a bit of patience. He has finished second on his last two starts, and while that does hint at a horse finding one too good, it also says he is fit, in form and running right up to his mark. Clare Hobson has him holding his level well enough, and from stall 7 he should be able to stay out of trouble and attack late if they go hard. He does not have the same recent winning punch as the favourite, but 9/2 makes him a fair each-way punt in an eight-runner race where he looks very likely to give another honest account. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Rock Of England is the win play because he comes here off a success and still looks on a workable mark for a yard that knows the sprint game inside out. General Assembly is the each-way alternative at a fairer price, with his recent pair of seconds making him solid place material. Keldeo is the obvious danger after his latest win, while Jojo Rabbit could easily outrun his price if back on song.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Call To Action | 17/2 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Keldeo | 3/1 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| General Assembly | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 (William Hill) |
| Alpine Girl | 17/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Jojo Rabbit | 4/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Toomuchforme | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Rock Of England | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Invincible Crown | 20/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Betfair) |
15:23 – Tuffa Boots Supports The National Horseracing College Handicap
Race Details: 1m | Class 4 | Going: 8.0) (watering) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | flat
This is a tight little mile handicap rather than a deep one, but there are several with perfectly solid claims. Walsingham is the obvious starting point after shaping well on his return and he has the profile of one still capable of edging higher despite a workable enough draw. On The River arrives in good nick and tends to give his running, while Sailthisshipalone comes here on the back of a win and has the sort of low draw that can be handy around Pontefract. Leadenhall is weighted to be competitive if bouncing back from a patchy spell, and Billyb is no back number either. It looks the sort of race where track position and timing matter, but Walsingham sets the standard.
Top Selections
1. Walsingham – 3/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Daniel Tudhope | Trainer: David O’Meara | Form: 1110-3 | Rating: 99 | Topspeed: 81
Walsingham makes plenty of appeal here. He signed off last season with that lesser effort after a hat-trick, but his return to action when third suggests he is still very much on the up and ready to strike again. David O’Meara knows exactly how to place these exposed-yet-progressive handicappers, and Daniel Tudhope is an eye-catching booking in a race where tactical sense will count for plenty. Off a mark of 99 he is hardly thrown in, but he has been competing like a horse still ahead of the assessor. At 3/1 with Bet365, he is short enough, yet still the most solid option in the field.
Bet: WIN
2. Leadenhall – 13/2 with Sky Bet
Jockey: David Allan | Trainer: Tim Easterby | Form: 46300- | Rating: 101 | Topspeed: 95
Leadenhall is not the percentage call, but he is the value call. His recent form figures do not flatter him, though this is a horse with enough back-class for a race of this nature and his topspeed figure of 95 says he retains the raw ability to be very competitive if returning in the right mood. He is well berthed in stall 3, carries just 126, and Tim Easterby has often done well with these older handicappers when conditions suit. At 13/2 with Sky Bet, he looks overpriced against rivals with fewer secrets, and this smaller field could allow him to travel and pounce late.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Walsingham is the win play because he looks the most reliable combination of current form and upside. For an each-way punt, Leadenhall makes more appeal than the market suggests if rediscovering his best from a handy draw. The obvious dangers are On The River, who arrives in form, and Sailthisshipalone, whose recent win and low stall make him easy to respect.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billyb | 6/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Vincent Rocks | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Betfair) |
| Walsingham | 3/1 | 5/2 | 9/4 | 5/2 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Sir Paul Ramsey | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Sky Bet) |
| On The River | 7/2 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Sailthisshipalone | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Betfair) |
| Cosmos Raj | 25/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Betfair) |
| Leadenhall | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Sky Bet) |
| Garden Oasis | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Betfair) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Robin Goodfellow | Leadenhall |
| Fortunatus | Walsingham |
| The Guardian | Walsingham |
| Computeform | Walsingham |
| Rob Wright | Walsingham |
15:58 – HBLB Supports The National Horseracing College Handicap
Race Details: 6f | Class 4 | Going: 8.0) (watering) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | flat
A compact six-runner sprint, but it is not short on angles. The Good Biscuit arrives as the obvious recent solid option after ending last season with back-to-back wins and returning with a good third, while Modern Times has plenty going for him on the figures and should come on for his reappearance. Sixtygeesbaby is respected for the O’Meara yard, though his latest effort needs forgiving, and stablemate Veblen Good has slipped to a mark that makes him interesting if bouncing back. Alpha Magic is the lurking outsider on topspeed evidence, but he does need to leave a poor final run of last year behind. In truth, this looks a competitive little handicap rather than a strong one, and race fitness plus tactical positioning could easily decide it.
Top Selections
1. Modern Times – 3/1 with Bet365
Jockey: David Allan | Trainer: Tim Easterby | Form: /441-5 | Rating: 98 | Topspeed: 92
Modern Times makes most appeal. He is the top-rated horse in the field, owns the best topspeed figure as well, and his reappearance fifth after a break was not a bad run in the context of this race. That should have sharpened him up nicely. Tim Easterby’s sprinters often improve for a recent outing and David Allan is a straightforward booking for this sort of test. In a six-furlong handicap around Pontefract, raw pace and the ability to travel strongly matter plenty, and he looks to have the right profile for it. Available at 3/1, he strikes me as the percentage call in a race where a few of these still have something to prove.
Bet: WIN
2. Alpha Magic – 10/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Sam James | Trainer: Michael & David Easterby | Form: /3010- | Rating: 94 | Topspeed: 91
Alpha Magic is the each-way angle, mainly because 10/1 feels a touch dismissive in a field this small. He is not bombproof, granted, and the duck egg on his final 2025 start is not easy to ignore, but the upside is there if you focus on the earlier winning effort and the fact his topspeed figure of 91 stacks up very well at this level. Sam James is a positive booking on a horse who may be best delivered late, and if the principals take each other on a bit too early he could easily pick up the pieces. In a race where the market is tightly focused on the obvious pair, he looks the value alternative.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Modern Times is the win play and looks the safest option on ratings, speed figures and likely improvement from his comeback run. For an each-way punt, Alpha Magic appeals at the bigger price in a race lacking depth beyond the main fancies. The Good Biscuit is the danger after a solid return, while Sixtygeesbaby has to be respected if bouncing back for the O’Meara team.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veblen Good | 11/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Sixtygeesbaby | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Alpha Magic | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| The Good Biscuit | 15/8 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 15/8 (Bet365) |
| Modern Times | 3/1 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Mystical Storm | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| The North | Modern Times |
| The Brigadier | Modern Times |
| sportinglife.com | Sixtygeesbaby |
16:33 – Chadwick Lawrence Supports National Horseracing College Handicap
Race Details: 1m 2f | Class 5 | Going: 8.0) (watering) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | flat
This is only a six-runner handicap, but it revolves around two old hands who arrive with the clearest credentials. Lightening Company comes here off a win and has been installed favourite on the back of that recent revival, while Bearwith looks the more solid Pontefract-style operator, having been running consistently in this sort of company. Finlaggan is the lurking potential improver as the only 4yo with a bit of scope, though he does need to leave a couple of quiet efforts behind. The other three all have questions to answer, whether that is current form, fitness or class. It is not a deep race and that usually makes the tactical side more important around Pontefract, so position and pace could easily decide which of the principals comes out on top.
Top Selections
1. Bearwith – 15/8 with Bet365
Jockey: P J McDonald | Trainer: Harriet Bethell | Form: 531802 | Rating: 83 | Topspeed: 69
Bearwith appeals as the percentage call. He has been keeping his form together, and that latest second suggests he is still very much in the groove rather than clinging on to past ability. An 8yo he may be, but he remains well suited by this sort of small-field handicap where his experience counts for plenty, and P J McDonald is the sort you want onside round here when the race becomes tactical. Off a mark of 83, he is not obviously thrown in, but he is reliable and should get every chance to pounce. At 15/8, he is not a giveaway price, yet he still looks the likeliest winner.
Bet: WIN
2. Heartened – 11/1 with Bet365
Jockey: James Sullivan | Trainer: Ollie Pears | Form: 136-46 | Rating: 75 | Topspeed: 72
If you want one at a price in a race lacking depth, Heartened makes some each-way appeal. The recent form figures do not scream imminent winner, but they are not hopeless either, and his Topspeed figure of 72 is perfectly respectable in this line-up. He gets in here off just 116, which is a major plus in a race where the two market leaders dominate the weights, and a small field may help him travel into it more comfortably than in a rougher handicap. James Sullivan is an able front-end judge if they want to be positive. At 11/1, he looks the value against rivals with more obvious flaws than the market suggests.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Bearwith is the sensible win play in a race where proven handicap form counts for a lot. For those looking beyond the front two in the market, Heartened is the each-way punt at double-figure odds, especially with only a handful of runners and limited depth behind the principals. Lightening Company is the obvious danger after that latest win, while Finlaggan is the one who could upset the script if bouncing back.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bearwith | 15/8 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 7/4 | 15/8 | 15/8 (Bet365) |
| Lightening Company | 6/4 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 6/4 | 6/4 (Bet365) |
| Finlaggan | 4/1 | 7/2 | 18/5 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Piecederesistance | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Dubawi Time | 11/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Heartened | 11/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| The Duke | Bearwith |
17:08 – Yorkshire Society Supports The National Horseracing College Handicap
Race Details: 1m | Class 6 | Going: 8.0) (watering) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a fairly ordinary Class 6 on paper, but it is not short of angles. Powerful Response arrives in the most solid recent nick after another good placed effort and his Topspeed figure gives him obvious appeal in this company. Token Love is a danger if building on a quiet reappearance, while We’Ve Got This has the profile of one who could easily go well fresh after ending last year in consistent form. Star Start and How’s The Guvnor are capable of making their presence felt if bouncing back, but both come with questions after below-par efforts. In truth, this is the sort of handicap where current sharpness and track position may matter more than class, and there is enough inconsistency around to make it a mildly tricky rather than compelling finale.
Top Selections
1. Powerful Response – 3/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Sam James | Trainer: Geoffrey Harker | Form: 4-4543 | Rating: 77 | Topspeed: 72
Powerful Response is the one with the most convincing recent case. He has been knocking on the door without quite getting his head in front, but that latest third was another piece of evidence that he is operating right at the level needed for a race like this. His Topspeed mark of 72 stands out in this field and, from stall 3, Sam James should be able to get him into a handy rhythm around a track where that often counts for plenty. At 3/1 he is no giveaway, but in a race full of ifs and buts he looks the runner with the fewest excuses and the strongest claims. Bet type: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Volenti – 14/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Harry Vigors | Trainer: Ben Haslam | Form: 438-09 | Rating: 81 | Topspeed: 64
Volenti is not an obvious one at first glance because the last two runs have been underwhelming, but there is enough in his older form to think he is better than he has shown this spring. He is now carrying just 124 and, in a weak Class 6, that makes him interesting if rediscovering anything like his best. The draw in 7 is workable, and this is hardly a deep race for one rated 81 to be contesting. Harry Vigors takes over and, at 14/1, he looks the type to outrun market expectations if settling and getting a decent pace to aim at. He is a risky one, but definitely the each-way value play. Bet type: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it straightforward: Powerful Response is the win bet because he brings the best recent form and the strongest speed figure into an uninspiring handicap. For an each-way punt, Volenti appeals at the bigger price in a race where plenty have questions to answer. Token Love and We’Ve Got This look the main dangers if either steps forward from recent efforts.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boubyan | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Bun Bang Fai | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Powerful Response | 3/1 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Token Love | 4/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 (Betfair) |
| Star Start | 5/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Volenti | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 17/2 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Al Baahy | 12/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Rajawail | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| The Score | Token Love |
| Melissa Jones | Volenti |
Pontefract Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walsingham | 3 | 2 | 66.67% | 100% |
| The Good Biscuit | 6 | 2 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Star Start | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Sailthisshipalone | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| On The River | 8 | 2 | 25% | 37.5% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cian Horgan | 5 | 1 | 20% | 40% |
| Tom Marquand | 63 | 12 | 19.05% | 44.44% |
| Robert Havlin | 40 | 7 | 17.5% | 52.5% |
| Daniel Tudhope | 458 | 77 | 16.81% | 41.7% |
| Kevin Stott | 187 | 29 | 15.51% | 40.11% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Pontefract:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Channon | 5 | 2 | 40% | 80% |
| William Haggas | 47 | 16 | 34.04% | 57.45% |
| Harriet Bethell | 32 | 7 | 21.88% | 56.25% |
| Craig Lidster | 39 | 8 | 20.51% | 41.03% |
| Charlie Johnston | 84 | 14 | 16.67% | 36.9% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Pontefract racing tips for Wednesday 29th April 2026. We’ve covered all 7 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 Wednesday 29th April 2026 goes off at 13:43, with 7 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Pontefract today?
The going at Pontefract is reported as 8.0) (watering) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick).
How many races are at Pontefract today?
There are 7 races on the card at Pontefract today, running from 13:43 through to 17:08.
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