Pontefract Race 4 - Thank You Alexia And Good Luck Handicap (GBBPlus Race)
A OF KINGS (1) represents notable connections. Racing consistently with four placed efforts last six starts including finishing runner-up on latest outing attempting a handicap at Doncaster. May go one better. TROJAN SOLDIER (4) bids for a hat-trick after winning by a head at Southwell AW before replicating with a neck success at Ripon last Sunday. Quickly turned out and looks dangerous. VAGUELY ROYAL (5) produced two placings. Aims for a win after managing a third behind the second pick last Sunday. Warrants thought as might reverse the outcome. ACTION PACT (6) cannot be discounted having won at this venue.

Jockey: Kaiya Fraser
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after eight months 2nd in a small field at Doncaster on April 25 over 2400m, 3.5 len behind Ghaiyya with 60.5kg at $1.80. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at Chepstow on May 30 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Rogue Millions with 58kg at $1.70. Fitter for that run and will be tough to beat.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 25/04/2026 | 245 | HCP 4U | $19,600.00 | Doncaster | 2414m | Good Firm | James Doyle | 60.5kg | 2:31.16 | - | 7 |
| 3.5L | $1.80 |
| 4/12 | 23/08/2025 | 22 | HCP 3 | $308,540.00 | York | 2816m | Good Firm | Daniel Tudhope | 56.5kg | 2:59.71 | 2-1-4 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $11.00 |
| 5/13 | 01/08/2025 | 23 | HCP 3 | $90,750.00 | Goodwood | 2212m | Good Soft | James Doyle | 58kg | 2:26.89 | 12-11-5 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $15.00 |
| 2/12 | 09/07/2025 | 40 | NOV 3U | $73,800.00 | Kempton Park | 2211m | NS | James Doyle | 59kg | 2:21.34 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/12 | 30/05/2025 | 51 | OPEN MDN 3U | $14,520.00 | Chepstow | 2011m | Good | James Doyle | 58kg | 2:06.63 | 4-1-3 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $1.73 |
| 2/7 | 09/04/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $12,920.00 | Nottingham | 2057m | Good | Clifford Lee | 56kg | 2:11.04 | 7-3-2 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $3.25 |

Jockey: K S Mchugh
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months ran last in a small field at Doncaster on April 25 over 2400m, 15 len behind Ghaiyya with 58.5kg at $23. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Redcar on May 27 2024 over 2000m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Arthur's Realm carrying 61kg at $4.30. Has won second up before and is among the genuine chances.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 25/04/2026 | 120 | HCP 4U | $19,600.00 | Doncaster | 2414m | Good Firm | Rhys Elliott | 58.5kg | 2:31.16 | - | 1 |
| 15.8L | $23.00 |
| 99/7 | 26/12/2025 | 27 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Market Rasen | 3419m | Good Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 76kg | 4:30.72 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $8.50 |
| 4/10 | 29/11/2025 | 15 | STPLE HCP 4U | $29,950.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4023m | Good Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 75.5kg | 5:06.01 | 9-5-4 | 0 |
| 12.0L | $8.00 |
| 1/6 | 14/11/2025 | 40 | STPLE HCP 4U | $16,150.00 | Southwell | 4123m | Soft | Charlie Todd | 74kg | 5:33.27 | 5-4-1 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $13.00 |
| 4/8 | 05/10/2025 | 22 | HCP HDLE 4U | $18,290.00 | Kelso | 4224m | Good | Brian Hughes | 74kg | 5:07.30 | 2-2-4 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $4.50 |
| 9/9 | 13/09/2025 | 24 | HCP 3U | $36,900.00 | Musselburgh | 3647m | Good Soft | Oisin Mcsweeney | 65kg | 4:06.65 | 3-8-9 | 4 |
| 39.8L | $11.00 |
| 6/13 | 20/08/2025 | 11 | HCP 3U | $181,490.00 | York | 3319m | Good Firm | P J McDonald | 55kg | 3:30.31 | 1-2-6 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $51.00 |
| 7/9 | 09/08/2025 | 21 | HCP 4U | $147,600.00 | Ascot Uk | 3208m | Good Firm | Robbie Dolan | 59.5kg | 3:42.29 | 7-9-7 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $12.00 |
| 2/8 | 19/07/2025 | 7 | HCP HDLE 4U | $38,110.00 | Market Rasen | 4123m | Good | Danny Mcmenamin | 70kg | 5:11.01 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 5/6 | 12/07/2025 | 13 | G3 OPEN 4U | $154,270.00 | York | 2816m | Good Firm | Oisin Mcsweeney | 57kg | 3:01.27 | 3-5-5 | 4 |
| 11.5L | $151.00 |
| 4/9 | 29/06/2025 | 15 | HCP HDLE 4U | $29,950.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Brian Hughes | 73.5kg | 3:42.45 | 7-6-4 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Shay Farmer
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 10th of 17 at Chester on May 8 over 3700m, 8 len behind Shrimp Shady with 55kg at $41. Before that second last in a small field at Beverley on April 15 over 3200m, 4.5 len behind Elysian Flame with 58kg at $9.50. Happy to risk.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/17 | 08/05/2026 | 23 | HCP 4U | $90,750.00 | Chester | 3721m | Good | Shay Farmer | 55kg | 4:05.08 | - | 6 |
| 8.3L | $41.00 |
| 4/5 | 15/04/2026 | 32 | HCP 4U | $44,680.00 | Beverley | 3218m | Good Soft | Cam Hardie | 58kg | 3:37.16 | - | 1 |
| 4.5L | $9.50 |
| 6/6 | 14/03/2026 | 56 | HCP 4U | $19,600.00 | Southwell | 3319m | Neutral | Dougie Costello | 61kg | 3:40.75 | 6-6-5-5-5-5-5-5 | 3 |
| 11.5L | $21.00 |
| 6/6 | 17/01/2026 | 63 | G2 OPEN 4U | $145,200.00 | Haydock Park | 3118m | Good Soft | Aaron Anderson | 71.5kg | 3:47.34 | 5-5-6 | 0 |
| 40.3L | $151.00 |
| 3/9 | 15/11/2025 | 26 | HDLE 4U | $36,300.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Soft | Aaron Anderson | 70kg | 4:04.73 | 7-5-3 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $34.00 |
| 2/4 | 20/10/2025 | 27 | OPEN 3U | $52,770.00 | Pontefract | 3621m | Soft | Dougie Costello | 60kg | 4:18.09 | 4-3-2 | 4 |
| 16.0L | $23.00 |
| 7/11 | 23/09/2025 | 57 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 2816m | Neutral | Dougie Costello | 60kg | 3:01.78 | 10-8-7 | 8 |
| 12.8L | $29.00 |
| 5/20 | 28/07/2025 | 39 | HCP 4U | $190,770.00 | Galway | 3419m | Y | Kevin Healy | 66kg | 3:51.50 | - | 14 |
| 7.5L | $126.00 |
| 8/10 | 19/06/2025 | 18 | HCP 4U | $20,300.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | Neutral | Hector Crouch | 61kg | 2:04.15 | 10-10-8 | 1 |
| 11.8L | $29.00 |
| 8/12 | 01/06/2025 | 22 | HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Chelmsford City | 2816m | Neutral | Saffie Osborne | 61kg | 2:59.19 | 11-8-8 | 7 |
| 10.8L | $26.00 |
| 9/10 | 10/05/2025 | 13 | HCP 4U | $55,350.00 | Ascot Uk | 2405m | Good Firm | Saffie Osborne | 60kg | 2:33.44 | 10-10-9 | 11 |
| 9.8L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Jack Nicholls
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run won by a neck at Ripon May 17 over 3200m defeating Scottish Dancer with 61kg at $5. The race before that won by a nose at Southwell All Weather April 7 over 2800m defeating Analogical carrying 59.5kg at $2.60. Rates highly and expected to measure up.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 17/05/2026 | 40 | APP HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Ripon | 3218m | Good | Jack Nicholls | 61kg | 3:29.95 | 3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/4 | 07/04/2026 | 42 | HCP 4U | $13,370.00 | Southwell | 2816m | Neutral | Jack Garritty | 59.5kg | 3:02.60 | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.63 |
| 2/9 | 24/02/2026 | 25 | HCP 4U | $13,100.00 | Southwell | 3311m | Neutral | Jack Garritty | 61.5kg | 3:39.26 | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 30/01/2026 | 207 | APP HCP 4U | $17,240.00 | Southwell | 2816m | Neutral | Billy Garritty | 57.5kg | 3:10.46 | 6-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
| 10/11 | 07/07/2025 | 40 | HCP 3U | $16,460.00 | Ayr | 2615m | Good Soft | Jack Garritty | 59.5kg | 2:58.62 | 5-8-10 | 11 |
| 16.0L | $3.25 |
| 2/6 | 28/05/2025 | 42 | HCP 3 | $14,520.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 2414m | Good | Callum Rodriguez | 60.5kg | 2:36.20 | 4-5-2 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $4.00 |
| 2/6 | 16/04/2025 | 40 | HCP 3 | $16,700.00 | Beverley | 1999m | Good | P J McDonald | 55.5kg | 2:09.74 | 4-5-2 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $9.00 |
| 6/9 | 07/03/2025 | 133 | NOV 3 | $20,910.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Garritty | 59kg | 1:40.28 | 9-8-6 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $41.00 |
| 13/16 | 25/10/2024 | 10 | MDN 2 | $12,340.00 | Doncaster | 1408m | Soft | Tom Eaves | 60.5kg | 1:30.36 | 15-16-13 | 2 |
| 13.3L | $126.00 |
| 7/9 | 15/10/2024 | 12 | APP NOV 2 | $11,430.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Harrison Shaw | 59kg | 1:26.21 | 9-9-9-9-9-7-7 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $126.00 |
| 6/11 | 03/10/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $11,430.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Garritty | 60.5kg | 1:39.46 | 9-8-6 | 4 |
| 10.0L | $151.00 |

Jockey: Cam Hardie
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd in a small field at Ripon on May 17 over 3200m, 4 len behind Trojan Soldier with 61kg at $7.50. The race before that 3rd in a small field at Southwell All Weather on April 23 over 2800m, 1.75 len behind Swinging London carrying 61kg at $2.90. Backs up quickly and should go well.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 17/05/2026 | 24 | APP HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Ripon | 3218m | Good | Ryan Kavanagh | 61kg | 3:29.95 | 5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $7.50 |
| 3/5 | 23/04/2026 | 20 | HCP 4U | $15,430.00 | Southwell | 2816m | Neutral | Jamie Spencer | 61kg | 3:09.05 | - | 3 |
| 1.8L | $2.88 |
| 9/14 | 03/04/2026 | 30 | HCP 4U | $90,750.00 | Lingfield | 3218m | Neutral | Paul Mulrennan | 58kg | 3:20.98 | - | 13 |
| 11.3L | $34.00 |
| 6/10 | 04/03/2026 | 13 | HCP 4U | $17,240.00 | Southwell | 3721m | Neutral | Edward Greatrex | 61kg | 4:08.50 | 4-4-3-3-3-3-3-3 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $19.00 |
| 6/11 | 19/02/2026 | 13 | HCP 4U | $27,590.00 | Newcastle | 3319m | Neutral | Ryan Kavanagh | 55.5kg | 3:32.73 | 11-9-6 | 8 |
| 10.0L | $51.00 |
| 7/8 | 06/02/2026 | 37 | HCP 4U | $27,590.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | Cieren Fallon | 59.5kg | 2:37.61 | 8-8-7 | 5 |
| 47.3L | $21.00 |
| 99/7 | 31/12/2025 | 34 | APP HDLE HCP 3U | $16,340.00 | Warwick Uk | 5230m | Good Soft | Paddy Hanlon | 70kg | 6:26.00 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $41.00 |
| 5/7 | 27/11/2025 | 29 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,970.00 | Uttoxeter | 4727m | Soft | Shane Fenelon | 73kg | 6:03.65 | 1-5-5 | 0 |
| 31.8L | $29.00 |
| 5/9 | 29/10/2025 | 18 | HCP HDLE 3U | $18,150.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Good Soft | Paddy Hanlon | 73kg | 4:19.44 | 5-8-5 | 0 |
| 13.8L | $17.00 |
| 15/19 | 11/10/2025 | 105 | HCP 3U | $322,880.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 3621m | Good Firm | Andrew Breslin | 51.5kg | 3:47.95 | 15-19-15 | 18 |
| 42.5L | $201.00 |
| 16/19 | 28/06/2025 | 50 | HCP 3U | $138,380.00 | Newcastle | 3269m | Neutral | Sam James | 62.5kg | 3:39.65 | 17-18-16 | 6 |
| 9.1L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Joanna Mason
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a seven months break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 8 at Nottingham October 23 over 3610m, in the wet; 51 len behind Trojan Sun with 61kg at $3.30. On debut second in a small field at this track April 30 2025 over 2000m, 4 len behind Munsif with 64.5kg at $34. Likely to run well.
Last Starts 211 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 23/10/2025 | 17 | HCP APP 3U | $16,610.00 | Nottingham | 3609m | Heavy | Joanna Mason | 61kg | 4:28.17 | 1-5-6 | 7 |
| 51.0L | $3.25 |
| 1/5 | 06/10/2025 | 24 | HCP 3U | $14,760.00 | Pontefract | 3623m | Soft | Joanna Mason | 60.5kg | 4:08.10 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $2.50 |
| 3/12 | 12/09/2025 | 18 | HCP 3U | $27,680.00 | Chester | 3196m | Good | Joanna Mason | 62kg | 3:29.57 | 7-6-3 | 14 |
| 0.8L | $11.00 |
| 2/12 | 25/08/2025 | 49 | HCP 3U | $13,800.00 | Southwell | 2816m | Neutral | Joanna Mason | 62kg | 3:07.11 | 8-6-2 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $10.00 |
| 7/11 | 07/07/2025 | 11 | HCP 3U | $16,460.00 | Ayr | 2615m | Good Soft | Billy Garritty | 64.5kg | 2:58.62 | 7-7-7 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $29.00 |
| 8/11 | 26/06/2025 | 28 | OPEN MDN 3U | $16,500.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1810m | Good | Lewis Chalkley | 61kg | 1:56.50 | 11-8-8 | 9 |
| 16.8L | $67.00 |
| 7/11 | 29/05/2025 | 29 | OPEN NOV 3U | $12,920.00 | Carlisle | 1810m | Good Soft | Lewis Chalkley | 64.5kg | 2:01.41 | 7-6-7 | 4 |
| 24.3L | $51.00 |
| 2/5 | 30/04/2025 | - | NOV 3U | $14,520.00 | Pontefract | 2011m | Good | Jack Garritty | 64.5kg | 2:12.99 | 3-3-2 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Ethan Tindall
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 7 at Ripon on April 25 over 3200m, 5.5 len behind Treasure Islands carrying 62kg at $13. Before that 5th of 10 at Bangor-On-Dee on March 21 over 4600m, 14 len behind Thereyare carrying 70kg at $11. Well-placed so expect sharp improvement.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 25/04/2026 | 35 | HCP 4U | $22,690.00 | Ripon | 3218m | Good | Luke Morris | 62kg | 3:36.92 | - | 1 |
| 5.3L | $13.00 |
| 5/10 | 21/03/2026 | 20 | HDLE HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Bangor On Dee | 4626m | Good | Toby Mccain-Mitchell | 70kg | 5:45.75 | - | 0 |
| 14.3L | $11.00 |
| 99/5 | 01/03/2026 | 39 | STPLE HCP 5U | $13,160.00 | Huntingdon | 4727m | Good Soft | Jonathan Burke | 72kg | 6:38.54 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.00 |
| 2/6 | 21/01/2026 | 58 | STPLE HCP 5U | $15,830.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3822m | Good Soft | Jonathan Burke | 72.5kg | 4:59.98 | 4-5-2 | 0 |
| 4.8L | $10.00 |
| 4/6 | 24/11/2025 | 49 | HDLE HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Ludlow | 4828m | Good | Jonathan Burke | 71kg | 5:54.94 | 4-4-4 | 0 |
| 19.8L | $15.00 |
| 5/5 | 06/10/2025 | 9 | HCP 3U | $14,760.00 | Pontefract | 3623m | Soft | Billy Garritty | 61.5kg | 4:08.10 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 47.8L | $8.50 |
| 5/10 | 27/09/2025 | 15 | HCP 3U | $27,230.00 | Ripon | 3218m | Good | Jason Hart | 59.5kg | 3:35.28 | 10-3-5 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $13.00 |
| 8/12 | 12/09/2025 | 82 | HCP 3U | $27,680.00 | Chester | 3196m | Good | Elizabeth Gale | 62kg | 3:29.57 | 8-9-8 | 8 |
| 7.0L | $19.00 |
| 2/5 | 22/06/2025 | 31 | HCP 4U | $18,450.00 | Pontefract | 3623m | Good | Jason Hart | 58kg | 3:56.64 | 5-4-2 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $4.50 |
| 6/7 | 22/05/2025 | 26 | HCP 4U | $15,430.00 | Haydock Park | 3218m | Good Firm | Jason Hart | 61kg | 3:34.99 | 1-4-6 | 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 | 1-4-3 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $4.33 |