Pontefract Race 3 - Pontefract Races Chairman's Challenge Handicap (Gbbplus Race)
LIEBER POWER (2) ran respectably finishing 1.75L fourth contesting a handicap at Haydock Park over this distance. Placed at Newmarket (Rowley) the start prior. Major player. CREATIF (1) is racing consistently with two wins and three placed efforts previous six starts including a narrow neck second at Hamilton Park last month. Thereabouts. SOL CAYO (3) delivers first attempt in five months. Produced a nice 0.5L win last time at Southwell AW. Not discounted. EXPERT WITNESS (4) can fill fourth spot.

Jockey: P J Mcdonald
Weight: 61kgs
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Racing well recently. At the latest run 4th of 14 at Haydock Park on May 31 over 2400m, 1.75 len behind Stressfree with 55.5kg at $7.50. Before that 3rd of 7 at Newmarket (Rowley) on May 3 over 2400m, 7 len behind El Cordobes with 58kg at $7.50. Certainly worth another chance.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/14 | 31/05/2025 | 28 | HCP 4U | $81,670.00 | Haydock Park | 2414m | Good | Oisin Murphy | 55.5kg | 2:31.05 | - | 1 |
| 1.8L | $7.50 |
3/7 | 03/05/2025 | 14 | HCP 4U | $92,250.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 2414m | Good | Oisin Murphy | 58kg | 2:35.11 | - | 7 |
| 7.3L | $7.50 |
11/14 | 19/04/2025 | 21 | HCP 4U | $181,490.00 | Musselburgh | 2816m | Good Soft | Shane Gray | 55.5kg | 3:03.89 | - | 11 |
| 13.8L | $17.00 |
9/14 | 29/03/2025 | 189 | HCP 4U | $181,490.00 | Kempton Park | 2212m | NS | Callum Hutchinson | 58kg | 2:17.69 | - | 8 |
| 12.3L | $23.00 |
6/11 | 21/09/2024 | 29 | HCP 3U | $127,050.00 | Newbury | 2715m | Heavy | Oisin Murphy | 58kg | 2:58.94 | - | 4 |
| 8.3L | $5.50 |
2/12 | 23/08/2024 | 8 | HCP 3U | $217,790.00 | York | 2414m | Good | Oisin Murphy | 59.5kg | 2:31.86 | - | 13 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 |
2/8 | 15/08/2024 | 7 | HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Windsor | 2313m | Good Firm | Oisin Murphy | 60kg | 2:26.56 | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $3.25 |
1/8 | 08/08/2024 | 20 | APP HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Chepstow | 2414m | Good Soft | Oisin Murphy | 61kg | 2:39.63 | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $3.25 |
2/7 | 19/07/2024 | 7 | HCP 3U | $25,410.00 | Newbury | 2414m | Good | Callum Hutchinson | 61kg | 2:34.98 | - | 6 |
| 0.1L | $6.00 |
1/11 | 12/07/2024 | 48 | APP HCP 4U | $37,400.00 | York | 2414m | Good Soft | Callum Hutchinson | 63.5kg | 2:36.35 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 |
10/11 | 25/05/2024 | 54 | HCP 4U | $33,390.00 | Windsor | 2011m | Good | William Carver | 57kg | 2:07.69 | - | 2 |
| 4.8L | $19.00 |

Jockey: D Tudhope
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation won by 0.5 len Southwell All Weather January 24 over 2200m defeating Pleasant Man with 71kg at $3. Previous preparation first-up favourite; to post a big 4 len win. Newcastle All Weather December 17 over 2040m defeating Brodie's Boy with 62.5kg at $3.80. Must be included.
Last Starts 158 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 24/01/2025 | 13 | HCP APP 4U | $16,870.00 | Southwell | 2212m | Neutral | Simon Walker | 71kg | 2:28.58 | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $3.00 |
3/8 | 11/01/2025 | 25 | HCP 4U | $17,530.00 | Newcastle | 2049m | Neutral | Sean Kirrane | 63.5kg | 2:12.39 | - | 4 |
| 2.5L | $3.25 |
1/8 | 17/12/2024 | 75 | HCP 3U | $18,450.00 | Newcastle | 2049m | Neutral | Sean Kirrane | 62.5kg | 2:12.98 | - | 7 |
| 3.8L | $3.75 |
2/9 | 03/10/2024 | 25 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Sean Kirrane | 63kg | 2:11.39 | - | 10 |
| 1.5L | $13.00 |
17/17 | 08/09/2024 | 21 | APP HCP 3U | $36,400.00 | York | 2112m | Good Soft | Ross Birkett | 70.5kg | 2:16.90 | - | 10 |
| 30.5L | $67.00 |
6/7 | 18/08/2024 | 442 | HCP 3U | $45,370.00 | Pontefract | 2011m | Good Firm | Daniel Tudhope | 64kg | 2:13.93 | - | 1 |
| 7.3L | $26.00 |
12/13 | 03/06/2023 | 201 | HCP 3 | $136,120.00 | Epsom Downs | 2011m | Good Firm | P J McDonald | 56kg | 2:07.21 | - | 9 |
| 12.5L | $29.00 |
1/5 | 14/11/2022 | 25 | NSY 2 | $19,490.00 | Wolverhampton | 1906m | Neutral | P J McDonald | 60.5kg | 1:59.74 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $3.75 |
2/10 | 20/10/2022 | 128 | NSY 2 | $18,310.00 | Wolverhampton | 1739m | Neutral | P J McDonald | 61kg | 1:48.29 | - | 1 |
| 0.2L | $13.00 |
2/10 | 14/06/2022 | 19 | NOV OPEN 2 | $17,720.00 | Beverley | 1496m | Good | P J McDonald | 59kg | 1:31.56 | - | 5 |
| 5.0L | $3.50 |
3/10 | 26/05/2022 | 23 | NOV OPEN 2 | $12,300.00 | Carlisle | 1172m | Good | P J McDonald | 60.5kg | 1:13.29 | - | 4 |
| 0.6L | $4.33 |

Jockey: Hector Crouch
Weight: 58kgs
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Last start second last in a small field at Windsor on May 26 over 2000m, 6 len behind Silawi with 56.5kg at $8.50. The start before that won by a neck at Windsor April 28 over 2000m defeating Silver Gunn with 58.5kg at $8. Fully tested on her recent run.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/6 | 26/05/2025 | 28 | HCP 4U | $33,390.00 | Windsor | 2011m | Good Firm | Joe Leavy | 56.5kg | 2:07.52 | - | 11 |
| 6.8L | $8.50 |
1/10 | 28/04/2025 | 24 | HCP 4U | $19,930.00 | Windsor | 2011m | Good Firm | David Probert | 58.5kg | 2:08.04 | - | 11 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 |
2/10 | 04/04/2025 | 27 | HCP 4U | $18,450.00 | Leicester | 2376m | Good Firm | Harry Davies | 58.5kg | 2:31.45 | - | 9 |
| 1.0L | $8.50 |
4/10 | 08/03/2025 | 134 | HCP 4U | $18,920.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | David Probert | 59kg | 1:58.22 | - | 11 |
| 2.3L | $41.00 |
10/10 | 25/10/2024 | 22 | HCP F 3U | $25,410.00 | Newbury | 2011m | Heavy | David Probert | 61.5kg | 2:20.16 | - | 5 |
| 40.8L | $9.50 |
3/11 | 03/10/2024 | 28 | HCP 3U | $20,420.00 | Salisbury | 2011m | Heavy | David Probert | 62kg | 2:10.84 | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $10.00 |
8/9 | 05/09/2024 | 22 | HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Lingfield | 2414m | Neutral | Mia Nicholls | 61.5kg | 2:28.60 | - | 1 |
| 26.5L | $26.00 |
6/8 | 14/08/2024 | 13 | LR OPEN F 3U | $90,750.00 | Salisbury | 2011m | Good Firm | Kieran O'Neill | 59kg | 2:07.64 | - | 1 |
| 5.0L | $29.00 |
1/8 | 01/08/2024 | 17 | APP HCP 4U | $15,430.00 | Epsom Downs | 2011m | Good Firm | Mia Nicholls | 61kg | 2:07.70 | - | 1 |
| 0.8L | $4.20 |
2/12 | 15/07/2024 | 29 | APP HCP 4U | $19,600.00 | Windsor | 2011m | Good Soft | George Rooke | 59kg | 2:08.97 | - | 1 |
| 4.5L | $6.50 |
1/9 | 16/06/2024 | 3 | FLAT HCP 4U | $15,880.00 | Salisbury | 2011m | Good Firm | George Rooke | 59kg | 2:09.62 | - | 1 |
| 1.3L | $3.00 |