Pontefract Race 6 - Sunpak Potatoes Handicap
PARTISAN HERO (2) is racing consistently with three victories and three placed efforts including winning by a head a 1400m Epsom Downs handicap. May double up. HAVANA BLUE (1) finished sixth on seasonal reappearance at Doncaster after a fourth in the Sovereign Path Premier Handicap at Leopardstown last season. Can offer some improvement. RARE CHANGE (6) failed to land a hat-trick running tenth at Goodwood last month after victories at Windsor and York prior. May bounce back. NATIVE INSTINCT (7) rounds out the shortlist.

Jockey: Ryan Sexton
Weight: 65kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after nine months 6th of 14 at Doncaster on June 7 over 1400m, 5 len behind Akkadian Thunder with 60kg at $19. Previously second-up 6th of 13 at Doncaster on June 1 2024 over 1400m, 2 len behind Silver Samurai carrying 60kg at $11. Fitter and rates highly.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/14 | 07/06/2025 | 266 | HCP 4U | $33,950.00 | Doncaster | 1413m | Good | Ryan Sexton | 60kg | 1:24.00 | - | 15 |
| 5.2L | $19.00 |
4/17 | 14/09/2024 | 14 | HCP 3U | $260,150.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Good | Ryan Sexton | 59kg | 1:25.46 | - | 16 |
| 1.3L | $17.00 |
2/10 | 31/08/2024 | 17 | HCP 3U | $45,370.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1408m | Good | Ryan Sexton | 60.5kg | 1:27.91 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $11.00 |
1/7 | 14/08/2024 | 14 | HCP 3U | $19,330.00 | Beverley | 1508m | Good Firm | Ryan Sexton | 62kg | 1:31.57 | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $10.00 |
5/6 | 31/07/2024 | 11 | APP HCP 3U | $20,870.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1609m | Good Firm | Oisin McSweeney | 65kg | 1:41.56 | - | 7 |
| 9.8L | $9.50 |
6/7 | 20/07/2024 | 23 | HCP 3U | $23,590.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | Ryan Sexton | 64.5kg | 1:25.26 | - | 3 |
| 4.3L | $7.50 |
7/10 | 27/06/2024 | 26 | HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | Daniel Muscutt | 60.5kg | 1:22.98 | - | 10 |
| 12.3L | $6.00 |
6/13 | 01/06/2024 | 44 | HCP 4U | $34,740.00 | Doncaster | 1408m | Good | Ryan Sexton | 60kg | 1:24.03 | - | 1 |
| 2.0L | $11.00 |
8/15 | 18/04/2024 | 222 | HCP 4U | $90,750.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1408m | Good | Ryan Sexton | 56kg | 1:22.14 | - | 8 |
| 6.3L | $29.00 |
14/14 | 09/09/2023 | 49 | HCP 3U | $145,200.00 | Ascot Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | J P Fahy | 57kg | 1:25.74 | - | 3 |
| 15.3L | $19.00 |
10/12 | 22/07/2023 | 22 | HCP 3U | $45,370.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1609m | Good | J P Fahy | 58kg | 1:39.90 | - | 2 |
| 18.3L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Rossa Ryan
Weight: 64kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently won by a head at Epsom Downs June 6 over 1400m defeating Golden Mind with 55.5kg at $4.50. The race before that 2nd of 14 at Chester on May 9 over 1530m, 0.8 len behind Two Tempting with 51.5kg at $13. Sure to be in the finish again.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/12 | 06/06/2025 | 28 | HCP 3U | $138,380.00 | Epsom Downs | 1411m | Good Soft | Silvestre De Sousa | 55.5kg | 1:22.86 | - | 2 |
| 0.2L | $4.50 |
2/14 | 09/05/2025 | 9 | HCP 4U | $83,030.00 | Chester | 1524m | Good | Warren Fentiman | 51.5kg | 1:31.47 | - | 12 |
| 0.8L | $13.00 |
2/7 | 30/04/2025 | 22 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Pontefract | 1609m | Good | William Pyle | 56.5kg | 1:42.51 | - | 7 |
| 2.3L | $4.50 |
1/7 | 08/04/2025 | 41 | HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Pontefract | 1609m | Good | Richard Kingscote | 60.5kg | 1:43.83 | - | 7 |
| 1.3L | $3.25 |
1/8 | 26/02/2025 | 29 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Rossa Ryan | 61kg | 1:39.15 | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $2.88 |
3/9 | 28/01/2025 | 10 | HCP 4U | $14,140.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Rossa Ryan | 61.5kg | 2:00.45 | - | 8 |
| 1.0L | $2.80 |
3/11 | 18/01/2025 | 30 | HCP 4U | $18,450.00 | Wolverhampton | 1739m | Neutral | Connor Planas | 60kg | 1:48.11 | - | 3 |
| 1.8L | $3.50 |
2/12 | 19/12/2024 | 220 | HCP 3U | $13,100.00 | Southwell | 1621m | Neutral | Richard Kingscote | 60.5kg | 1:39.66 | - | 10 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
2/7 | 13/05/2024 | 219 | HCP 4U | $15,250.00 | Windsor | 2011m | Good Firm | Laura Pearson | 57.5kg | 2:07.22 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $13.00 |
15/19 | 07/10/2023 | 14 | APP HCP 3U | $26,010.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Soft | Jack Kearney | 56kg | 1:44.81 | - | 17 |
| 21.5L | $11.00 |
10/18 | 23/09/2023 | 17 | APP HCP 3U | $26,010.00 | Curragh | 1609m | YS | Wesley Joyce | 61.5kg | 1:46.12 | - | 11 |
| 8.8L | $4.50 |

Jockey: J Garritty
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 7th of 19 at York on June 14 over 1200m, 3 len behind Kats Bob with 64kg at $15. The race before that 8th of 13 at York on May 31 over 1000m, 4 len behind Habooba carrying 55.5kg at $41. Looking to others.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/19 | 14/06/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $45,370.00 | York | 1207m | Good Firm | Jack Garritty | 64kg | 1:10.49 | - | 4 |
| 3.0L | $15.00 |
8/13 | 31/05/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $117,970.00 | York | 1005m | Good | Warren Fentiman | 55.5kg | 0:56.98 | - | 8 |
| 3.8L | $41.00 |
3/12 | 17/05/2025 | 21 | HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Thirsk | 1408m | Good Firm | Jack Garritty | 60kg | 1:25.01 | - | 9 |
| 2.3L | $10.00 |
4/11 | 26/04/2025 | 14 | HCP 4U | $33,400.00 | Doncaster | 1207m | Good Firm | Jack Garritty | 61kg | 1:11.35 | - | 1 |
| 2.8L | $19.00 |
10/13 | 12/04/2025 | 154 | HCP 4U | $27,680.00 | Thirsk | 1408m | Good | Jack Garritty | 62kg | 1:24.77 | - | 9 |
| 6.3L | $17.00 |
1/9 | 09/11/2024 | 9 | HCP APP 3U | $36,300.00 | Doncaster | 1408m | Soft | Olivia Tubb | 64kg | 1:30.70 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
8/13 | 31/10/2024 | 16 | HCP 3U | $27,590.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Jason Hart | 60.5kg | 1:25.39 | - | 7 |
| 6.0L | $34.00 |
1/10 | 15/10/2024 | 21 | HCP 3U | $30,850.00 | Leicester | 1408m | Heavy | Jack Garritty | 58.5kg | 1:31.97 | - | 1 |
| 0.8L | $9.00 |
1/9 | 24/09/2024 | 16 | HCP 3U | $19,330.00 | Beverley | 1508m | Good | Jack Garritty | 62.5kg | 1:33.93 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $3.75 |
4/18 | 08/09/2024 | 12 | HCP 3U | $45,370.00 | York | 1207m | Good Soft | Jack Garritty | 61.5kg | 1:15.24 | - | 6 |
| 2.0L | $13.00 |
2/11 | 27/08/2024 | 10 | HCP 3U | $21,780.00 | Ripon | 1207m | Good Firm | Jack Garritty | 61kg | 1:09.99 | - | 10 |
| 0.5L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Ben Robinson
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 9th of 19 at York on June 14 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Kats Bob carrying 63kg at $21. The run before that 6th of 13 at Southwell All Weather on April 27 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Prince Of Pillo carrying 55.5kg at $15. This is no easier and he may struggle again.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/19 | 14/06/2025 | 48 | HCP 3U | $45,370.00 | York | 1207m | Good Firm | Ben Robinson | 63kg | 1:10.49 | - | 17 |
| 4.5L | $21.00 |
6/13 | 27/04/2025 | 11 | HCP 4U | $64,580.00 | Southwell | 1222m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 55.5kg | 1:14.52 | - | 9 |
| 2.8L | $15.00 |
1/9 | 16/04/2025 | 125 | HCP 4U | $27,680.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good | Ben Robinson | 57kg | 1:04.49 | - | 2 |
| 1.0L | $5.50 |
4/10 | 12/12/2024 | 20 | HCP 3U | $17,530.00 | Newcastle | 1421m | Neutral | Ben Robinson | 61.5kg | 1:26.50 | - | 4 |
| 2.5L | $9.50 |
5/8 | 22/11/2024 | 13 | HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Ben Robinson | 62kg | 1:12.47 | - | 2 |
| 2.8L | $4.00 |
5/15 | 09/11/2024 | 28 | HCP 3U | $81,670.00 | Doncaster | 1207m | Soft | Cam Hardie | 53kg | 1:16.03 | - | 5 |
| 1.8L | $21.00 |
9/21 | 12/10/2024 | 34 | HCP 3U | $181,490.00 | York | 1207m | Soft | Cam Hardie | 52kg | 1:14.35 | - | 16 |
| 6.3L | $17.00 |
1/18 | 08/09/2024 | 10 | HCP 3U | $45,370.00 | York | 1207m | Good Soft | Ben Robinson | 61kg | 1:15.24 | - | 7 |
| 1.0L | $9.50 |
1/12 | 29/08/2024 | 7 | APP HCP 3U | $63,520.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Ben Robinson | 58.5kg | 1:12.09 | - | 4 |
| 0.2L | $8.50 |
2/14 | 22/08/2024 | 19 | HCP 3U | $63,520.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | NS | Ben Robinson | 58.5kg | 0:59.96 | - | 9 |
| 0.3L | $10.00 |
7/9 | 03/08/2024 | 75 | HCP 3U | $27,220.00 | Thirsk | 1005m | Good | Ben Robinson | 60kg | 0:57.50 | - | 9 |
| 3.3L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Alistair Rawlinson
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 11 at Epsom Downs on June 7 over 1200m, slow going 13 len behind Sondad carrying 52.5kg at $29. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Brighton on May 27 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Secret Strength with 61.5kg at $4. Better than that last effort and should make his presence felt.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/11 | 07/06/2025 | 11 | HCP 4U | $138,380.00 | Epsom Downs | 1210m | Soft | Luke Morris | 52.5kg | 1:13.01 | - | 2 |
| 13.8L | $29.00 |
2/5 | 27/05/2025 | 11 | HCP 4U | $18,510.00 | Brighton | 1408m | Good Soft | Jason Watson | 61.5kg | 1:25.77 | - | 4 |
| 1.0L | $4.00 |
16/22 | 16/05/2025 | 9 | HCP 4U | $46,130.00 | York | 1408m | Good Firm | Frederick Larson | 60kg | 1:25.32 | - | 17 |
| 12.6L | $41.00 |
13/13 | 07/05/2025 | 22 | HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | Chester | 1408m | Good | Alistair Rawlinson | 58.5kg | 1:28.75 | - | 2 |
| 27.0L | $10.00 |
3/12 | 15/04/2025 | 7 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Mason Paetel | 58kg | 1:11.23 | - | 5 |
| 2.8L | $5.00 |
4/10 | 08/04/2025 | 11 | HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Pontefract | 1005m | Good | Mason Paetel | 51.5kg | 1:02.33 | - | 10 |
| 2.3L | $17.00 |
1/8 | 28/03/2025 | 20 | HCP 4U | $17,240.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Neutral | Alistair Rawlinson | 59kg | 1:23.02 | - | 3 |
| 1.0L | $10.00 |
3/9 | 08/03/2025 | 8 | HCP 4U | $18,920.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Kyle McHugh | 58kg | 1:28.54 | - | 8 |
| 2.0L | $7.50 |
4/9 | 28/02/2025 | 7 | HCP 4U | $81,670.00 | Lingfield | 1207m | Neutral | Jack Doughty | 51.5kg | 1:11.03 | - | 6 |
| 4.5L | $10.00 |
4/9 | 21/02/2025 | 90 | HCP 4U | $18,650.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Kyle McHugh | 56kg | 1:15.51 | - | 9 |
| 3.0L | $29.00 |
6/10 | 23/11/2024 | 10 | HCP 3U | $45,740.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Harry Davies | 57.5kg | 1:26.87 | - | 1 |
| 2.5L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Finley Marsh
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last start 10th of 14 at Goodwood on May 24 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Silver Ghost with 51.5kg at $12. The start before that came home strongly from last on the turn and won by a nose at York May 14 over 1400m defeating Best Rate with 55kg at $11. Big chance to bounce straight back.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/14 | 24/05/2025 | 10 | HCP 3U | $184,500.00 | Goodwood | 1408m | Good | Warren Fentiman | 51.5kg | 1:26.28 | - | 2 |
| 2.3L | $12.00 |
1/14 | 14/05/2025 | 9 | HCP 3 | $54,450.00 | York | 1408m | Good Firm | Hector Crouch | 55kg | 1:26.14 | - | 14 |
| 0.1L | $11.00 |
1/12 | 05/05/2025 | 194 | HCP 3 | $27,220.00 | Windsor | 1207m | Good Firm | Hector Crouch | 59.5kg | 1:13.16 | - | 11 |
| 3.0L | $7.50 |
3/12 | 23/10/2024 | 40 | NSY HCP 2 | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | Neutral | Finley Marsh | 61kg | 1:12.48 | - | 11 |
| 1.0L | $5.50 |
6/8 | 13/09/2024 | 28 | NSY HCP 2 | $40,840.00 | Doncaster | 1207m | Good | Oisin Murphy | 56.5kg | 1:12.41 | - | 8 |
| 7.5L | $6.00 |
4/12 | 16/08/2024 | 14 | NSY HCP 2 | $21,780.00 | Newbury | 1207m | Good | Ryan Moore | 56.5kg | 1:11.63 | - | 3 |
| 2.8L | $3.75 |
3/16 | 02/08/2024 | 27 | NSY HCP 2 | $116,410.00 | Goodwood | 1207m | Good Firm | Oisin Murphy | 54.5kg | 1:11.13 | - | 3 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
3/8 | 06/07/2024 | 15 | HCP NSY 2U | $38,020.00 | Haydock Park | 1207m | Good | Finley Marsh | 55.5kg | 1:15.10 | - | 4 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
4/9 | 21/06/2024 | 12 | MDN 2 | $27,220.00 | Goodwood | 1005m | Good | Benoit De La Sayette | 60.5kg | 0:58.11 | - | 4 |
| 4.0L | $21.00 |
6/8 | 09/06/2024 | 24 | NOV 2 | $36,300.00 | Goodwood | 1207m | Good | Finley Marsh | 60.5kg | 1:11.88 | - | 6 |
| 6.5L | $26.00 |
11/11 | 16/05/2024 | - | WFA NOV 2U | $55,350.00 | York | 1207m | Good | William Buick | 60.5kg | 1:12.92 | - | 7 |
| 13.5L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Callum Rodriguez
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Last run 7th of 10 at Doncaster on June 6 over 1400m, 5 len behind Up The Pace with 60kg at $7.50. At only start last preparation scored a big 4 len win at Redcar October 28 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Dan Tucker carrying 60.5kg at $2.50. Rates highly and expected to do much better with that run under his belt.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/10 | 06/06/2025 | 221 | HCP 3U | $19,930.00 | Doncaster | 1413m | Good | Kevin Stott | 60kg | 1:26.27 | - | 9 |
| 4.8L | $7.50 |
1/7 | 28/10/2024 | 73 | NOV 2 | $12,700.00 | Redcar | 1207m | Soft | Callum Rodriguez | 60.5kg | 1:16.14 | - | 3 |
| 3.8L | $2.50 |
3/10 | 16/08/2024 | 21 | APP NOV 2 | $16,340.00 | Thirsk | 1408m | Good | Callum Rodriguez | 60.5kg | 1:26.51 | - | 2 |
| 5.3L | $2.88 |
5/11 | 26/07/2024 | - | NOV 2 | $14,520.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | Good Firm | Callum Rodriguez | 60.5kg | 1:11.10 | - | 2 |
| 2.0L | $4.00 |