Pontefract Race 5 - Moor Top Farm Shop Hemsworth Pontefract Cup Handicap (Gbbplus Race)
DIAMAND DE VINDECY (4) secured a course and distance victory on seasonal reappearance before placing third at Ripon. Disappointed when sixth at Haydock Park last month. Can bounce back. SURREY FIRE (2) finished fourth 1.5L away from the winner on latest outing at Chelmsford. May go closer. ALMUDENA (1) disappointed when last of twelve at Chelmsford delivering first start this season behind the second pick. Needs to improve adopting first-time blinkers. CAPTAIN POTTER (6) finished 0.75L runner-up at this venue tackling 3400m. Could go one better.

Jockey: L Morris
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after nine months ran last of 12 at Chelmsford on June 1 over 2800m, 17 len behind Road To Wembley with 58.5kg at $23. Previously second-up second last in a small field at Wolverhampton on June 20 over 2400m, 5.5 len behind Divine Presence with 59kg at $7.50. Rates highly on best form and is expected to measure up.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12/12 | 01/06/2025 | 267 | HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Chelmsford City | 2816m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 58.5kg | 2:59.19 | - | 8 |
| 17.0L | $23.00 |
3/13 | 07/09/2024 | 16 | HCP 3U | $38,050.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | NS | Luke Morris | 57kg | 3:29.21 | - | 8 |
| 6.0L | $8.00 |
2/13 | 22/08/2024 | 9 | HCP 3U | $63,520.00 | Newcastle | 3319m | NS | Luke Morris | 56.5kg | 3:39.02 | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
1/7 | 13/08/2024 | 13 | HCP 3U | $36,300.00 | Nottingham | 3218m | Good Firm | Luke Morris | 52kg | 3:32.43 | - | 4 |
| 2.0L | $2.50 |
1/6 | 31/07/2024 | 16 | HCP 3 | $20,870.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 2816m | Good Firm | Luke Morris | 55.5kg | 3:07.61 | - | 2 |
| 0.1L | $6.00 |
3/7 | 15/07/2024 | 10 | APP HCP 3 | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 2816m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 60kg | 3:04.42 | - | 7 |
| 3.8L | $3.75 |
4/9 | 05/07/2024 | 15 | HCP 3U | $22,690.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 2816m | Good | Luke Morris | 52.5kg | 3:12.89 | - | 9 |
| 3.0L | $7.50 |
4/5 | 20/06/2024 | 13 | APP HCP F 3 | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 59kg | 2:41.91 | - | 5 |
| 5.3L | $7.50 |
4/4 | 07/06/2024 | 266 | HCP 3 | $12,490.00 | Bath | 2313m | Good Firm | Luke Morris | 61.5kg | 2:29.16 | - | 2 |
| 7.8L | $1.67 |
5/7 | 15/09/2023 | 18 | MDN F 2 | $18,150.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1609m | Good | Luke Morris | 58kg | 1:46.98 | - | 4 |
| 4.5L | $26.00 |
5/8 | 28/08/2023 | 12 | NOV 2 | $45,370.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Shane Kelly | 58kg | 1:27.51 | - | 5 |
| 11.8L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Finley Marsh
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 11 at Kempton Park All Weather on May 28 over 3200m, 4 len behind Caprelo carrying 62.5kg at $6. Before that 6th of 10 at Kempton Park All Weather on April 21 over 3200m, 9 len behind Orchestra with 63.5kg at $6.50. In the right race this time and shouldn't be far away.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/11 | 28/05/2025 | 37 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | NS | Finley Marsh | 62.5kg | 3:27.61 | - | 8 |
| 3.8L | $6.00 |
6/10 | 21/04/2025 | 14 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | NS | Finley Marsh | 63.5kg | 3:27.40 | - | 7 |
| 9.8L | $6.50 |
1/6 | 07/04/2025 | 37 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | NS | Finley Marsh | 60kg | 3:32.18 | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $7.50 |
7/9 | 01/03/2025 | 27 | HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Southwell | 2816m | Neutral | Finley Marsh | 63kg | 3:04.03 | - | 8 |
| 7.0L | $7.50 |
7/8 | 02/02/2025 | 118 | HCP 4U | $17,530.00 | Lingfield | 3172m | Neutral | Rob Hornby | 61kg | 3:25.59 | - | 7 |
| 30.3L | $4.50 |
4/8 | 07/10/2024 | 30 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Pontefract | 3621m | Soft | Rossa Ryan | 65.5kg | 4:13.28 | - | 1 |
| 17.5L | $4.00 |
2/13 | 07/09/2024 | 9 | HCP 3U | $38,050.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | NS | Pat Cosgrave | 60.5kg | 3:29.21 | - | 2 |
| 3.5L | $15.00 |
6/11 | 29/08/2024 | 28 | HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Southwell | 3319m | Neutral | Finley Marsh | 57.5kg | 3:32.28 | - | 4 |
| 8.0L | $8.50 |
5/11 | 01/08/2024 | 25 | HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Wolverhampton | 2816m | Neutral | Finley Marsh | 57kg | 3:01.57 | - | 2 |
| 11.3L | $17.00 |
3/8 | 07/07/2024 | 22 | APP HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | Chelmsford City | 3218m | Neutral | Finley Marsh | 56kg | 3:27.43 | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $12.00 |
8/8 | 15/06/2024 | 21 | HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 2816m | Soft | David Egan | 59kg | 3:10.73 | - | 6 |
| 44.0L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Jason Hart
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 31-day let-up. Last start second last of 7 at Haydock Park on May 22 over 3200m, 12 len behind Simiyann carrying 61kg at $2.30. The start before that 3rd in a small field at Ripon on April 26 over 3200m, 1.0 len behind Artisan Dancer with 57kg at $4.30. Can bounce back.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/7 | 22/05/2025 | 26 | HCP 4U | $15,430.00 | Haydock Park | 3218m | Good Firm | Jason Hart | 61kg | 3:34.99 | - | 1 |
| 12.3L | $2.25 |
3/6 | 26/04/2025 | 18 | HCP 4U | $30,990.00 | Ripon | 3218m | Good | Jason Hart | 57kg | 3:29.03 | - | 1 |
| 1.0L | $4.33 |
1/5 | 08/04/2025 | 113 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Pontefract | 3621m | Good | Jason Hart | 58kg | 4:00.84 | - | 2 |
| 9.5L | $4.33 |
0/11 | 16/12/2024 | 40 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,350.00 | Southwell | 4103m | Good Soft | Jack Hogan | 75.5kg | 5:38.20 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $19.00 |
9/12 | 06/11/2024 | 13 | HCP 3U | $11,990.00 | Nottingham | 2816m | Soft | Jack Doughty | 65kg | 3:13.17 | - | 10 |
| 30.0L | $26.00 |
11/14 | 24/10/2024 | 62 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Nottingham | 2816m | Soft | Jack Mitchell | 61kg | 3:17.49 | - | 11 |
| 27.0L | $19.00 |
5/7 | 23/08/2024 | 19 | APP HCP 3U | $12,610.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Heavy | Huw Edwards | 67kg | 3:55.87 | - | 5 |
| 16.3L | $8.50 |
6/9 | 04/08/2024 | 50 | HCP 3U | $63,520.00 | Haydock Park | 3218m | Good | Jack Doughty | 53.5kg | 3:33.83 | - | 8 |
| 8.5L | $23.00 |
7/10 | 15/06/2024 | 9 | HCP 4U | $26,920.00 | Chester | 3218m | Soft | Franny Norton | 56.5kg | 3:46.59 | - | 5 |
| 49.3L | $11.00 |
1/5 | 06/06/2024 | 19 | APP HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Haydock Park | 3218m | Good | Jack Doughty | 61kg | 3:49.20 | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $7.00 |
6/10 | 18/05/2024 | 21 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Uttoxeter | 4727m | Good Soft | Harry Atkins | 73kg | 5:54.81 | - | 0 |
| 17.8L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Aiden Brookes
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation sixth of 9 at Doncaster December 14 over 3280m, 32 len behind Stormin Crossgales carrying 77kg at $15. When resuming last campaign fourth of 7 at Southwell All Weather April 11 2024 over 3300m, 4 len behind Churchella with 62.5kg at $29. Include for value on best form.
Last Starts 199 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/9 | 14/12/2024 | 35 | HCP CHSE 4U | $16,420.00 | Doncaster | 3289m | Good Soft | Henry Brooke | 77kg | 3:59.55 | - | 0 |
| 32.8L | $15.00 |
5/8 | 09/11/2024 | 14 | HCP CHSE 4U | $45,370.00 | Aintree | 3218m | Good | Henry Brooke | 75kg | 3:56.28 | - | 0 |
| 14.5L | $41.00 |
6/6 | 26/10/2024 | 49 | STPLE HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Kelso | 3419m | Good Soft | Henry Brooke | 75kg | 4:21.16 | - | 0 |
| 38.5L | $15.00 |
3/6 | 07/09/2024 | 11 | STPLE HCP 4U | $27,220.00 | Stratford Avon | 3419m | Good | Toby Wynne | 75kg | 4:10.73 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $11.00 |
4/5 | 27/08/2024 | 18 | STPLE HCP 4U | $44,690.00 | Stratford Avon | 3922m | Good Firm | Toby Wynne | 73kg | 4:35.92 | - | 0 |
| 12.3L | $6.50 |
3/9 | 09/08/2024 | 42 | APP HCP 4U | $14,210.00 | Haydock Park | 2816m | Good Firm | Freddie Keighley | 66kg | 3:08.64 | - | 10 |
| 4.3L | $23.00 |
4/8 | 28/06/2024 | 13 | HDLE HCP 4U | $37,760.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3922m | Good | Henry Brooke | 73.5kg | 4:49.17 | - | 0 |
| 18.0L | $21.00 |
9/10 | 15/06/2024 | 28 | HCP 4U | $26,920.00 | Chester | 3218m | Soft | Ryan Sexton | 58.5kg | 3:46.59 | - | 8 |
| 78.3L | $26.00 |
11/11 | 18/05/2024 | 37 | STPLE HCP 5U | $47,020.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3520m | Good Soft | Henry Brooke | 74kg | 4:09.08 | - | 0 |
| 49.3L | $13.00 |
4/7 | 11/04/2024 | 172 | HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Southwell | 3319m | Neutral | Harry Russell | 62.5kg | 3:39.02 | - | 8 |
| 4.0L | $29.00 |
4/7 | 22/10/2023 | 50 | STPLE HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | Kempton Park | 3621m | Good | Toby Wynne | 75kg | 4:22.14 | - | 0 |
| 22.3L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Shay Farmer
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd of 10 at this track on June 9 over 3430m, 0.8 len behind Queen Of Steel carrying 61kg at $5.50. The race before that 4th of 7 at Catterick on May 24 over 3190m, 2.75 len behind Zephlyn with 60.5kg at $4. Rates highly and can go on with it.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/10 | 09/06/2025 | 16 | HCP 4U | $11,990.00 | Pontefract | 3444m | Good | Ben Robinson | 61kg | 3:43.36 | - | 3 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
4/7 | 24/05/2025 | 22 | HCP 4U | $14,760.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3190m | Good | Harry Russell | 60.5kg | 3:31.39 | - | 5 |
| 2.8L | $4.00 |
2/4 | 02/05/2025 | 20 | HCP 4U | $11,440.00 | Newcastle | 3270m | Neutral | Ben Robinson | 60.5kg | 3:32.50 | - | 2 |
| 0.2L | $3.00 |
4/5 | 12/04/2025 | 77 | HCP 4U | $11,990.00 | Nottingham | 3218m | Good | Ben Robinson | 61kg | 3:36.60 | - | 3 |
| 13.0L | $4.50 |
5/9 | 25/01/2025 | 43 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Uttoxeter | 4011m | Good Soft | Craig Nichol | 73kg | 5:18.23 | - | 0 |
| 30.8L | $34.00 |
6/9 | 13/12/2024 | 21 | HCP HDLE 4U | $34,580.00 | Bangor On Dee | 4626m | Soft | Charlie Maggs | 69kg | 6:09.44 | - | 0 |
| 30.3L | $34.00 |
0/4 | 22/11/2024 | 24 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,070.00 | Catterick Bridge | 5129m | Good | Tom Midgley | 74kg | 6:06.54 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $11.00 |
4/8 | 29/10/2024 | 27 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3218m | Soft | Ben Robinson | 62kg | 3:43.29 | - | 8 |
| 15.8L | $1.91 |
1/11 | 02/10/2024 | 29 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3218m | Soft | Ben Robinson | 61kg | 3:40.61 | - | 1 |
| 2.3L | $7.50 |
3/8 | 03/09/2024 | 13 | APP HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Newcastle | 3319m | NS | Ben Robinson | 56kg | 3:41.35 | - | 4 |
| 2.5L | $5.50 |
6/12 | 21/08/2024 | 19 | HCP 3U | $11,800.00 | Carlisle | 2212m | Good | Ben Robinson | 62kg | 2:26.48 | - | 2 |
| 4.5L | $5.50 |