Pontefract Race 5 - WTJ Insurance Brokers 40Th Anniversary Handicap
HAVACHOC (1) is racing consistently with one win and three placed efforts last six attempts including losing out by 0.5L finishing runner-up in a Wolverhampton handicap a fortnight ago. May go one better. DUBAI VENTURE (4) holds winning course and distance form. Last seen during July losing out by a short-head placing second contesting a handicap at Hamilton Park. Could return to winning ways. MUHIB (7) makes some attraction towards bottom of the weights. Placed third at Catterick on most recent appearance. Expected to challenge. BLONDINA (3) cannot be discounted after a 2.75L triumph at Southwell AW on penultimate start.

Jockey: Zak Wheatley
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last of 9 at Southwell All Weather on May 7 over 3300m, 18 len behind Charlie Darling with 58.5kg at $13. The run before that won by 2.75 len at Southwell All Weather April 25 over 2800m defeating Apache Eagle carrying 59.5kg at $12. Rates highly and is worth another chance.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 07/05/2026 | 12 | HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Southwell | 3319m | Neutral | Zak Wheatley | 58.5kg | 3:39.38 | 8-8-7-7-7-7-7-7 | 2 |
| 18.8L | $13.00 |
| 1/11 | 25/04/2026 | 17 | HCP 4U | $13,060.00 | Southwell | 2816m | Neutral | Zak Wheatley | 59.5kg | 3:08.22 | - | 5 |
| 2.8L | $12.00 |
| 7/8 | 08/04/2026 | 26 | HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Catterick Bridge | 2414m | Good | Zak Wheatley | 55kg | 2:35.33 | - | 2 |
| 11.0L | $5.50 |
| 7/10 | 13/03/2026 | 140 | APP HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Southwell | 2816m | Neutral | Zak Wheatley | 61kg | 3:04.22 | - | 7 |
| 34.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/14 | 24/10/2025 | 8 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Southwell | 2414m | Neutral | Zak Wheatley | 55kg | 2:37.74 | 5-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/10 | 16/10/2025 | 17 | HCP 3U | $11,250.00 | Southwell | 2212m | Neutral | Zak Wheatley | 55kg | 2:26.27 | 3-1-3 | 12 |
| 2.0L | $6.50 |
| 1/9 | 29/09/2025 | 6 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 2414m | Soft | Zak Wheatley | 53kg | 2:42.32 | 2-2-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $9.50 |
| 3/6 | 23/09/2025 | 8 | HCP APP 3U | $13,890.00 | Beverley | 2011m | Soft | Zak Wheatley | 54kg | 2:10.27 | 5-4-3 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $19.00 |
| 7/9 | 15/09/2025 | 19 | HCP APP 3U | $12,700.00 | Thirsk | 2414m | Soft | Harry Smith | 53.5kg | 2:45.32 | 8-6-7 | 3 |
| 16.5L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 27/08/2025 | 15 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 2816m | Good | Hollie Doyle | 55kg | 3:00.68 | 8-5-3 | 5 |
| 12.5L | $4.33 |
| 2/11 | 12/08/2025 | 20 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 2414m | Good | Zak Wheatley | 53.5kg | 2:35.61 | 6-4-2 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Cam Hardie
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 3rd of 9 at Musselburgh on April 29 over 2500m, 0.8 len behind As Fast As Wind with 56kg at $15. The race before that second last of 10 at Carlisle on March 8 over 3400m, slow going 82 len behind Guet Apens with 62kg at $101. Nearing a win and should run well again.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 29/04/2026 | 52 | HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Musselburgh | 2514m | Good | Ben Robinson | 56kg | 2:44.98 | - | 4 |
| 0.8L | $15.00 |
| 9/10 | 08/03/2026 | 20 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Soft | Joshua Thompson | 62kg | 4:25.43 | - | 0 |
| 82.0L | $101.00 |
| 99/10 | 16/02/2026 | 46 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Soft | Charlie Maggs | 62kg | 4:22.03 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $251.00 |
| 9/10 | 01/01/2026 | 209 | JHDLE 4 | $18,150.00 | Musselburgh | 3118m | Good Soft | Charlie Maggs | 64.5kg | 3:46.27 | 7-9-9 | 0 |
| 26.3L | $34.00 |
| 8/18 | 06/06/2025 | 25 | HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Fairyhouse | 2011m | Good | Declan Mcdonogh | 57.5kg | 2:09.32 | - | 9 |
| 7.5L | $6.50 |
| 10/15 | 12/05/2025 | 34 | HCP 3 | $19,940.00 | Roscommon | 1508m | Good | Ross Coakley | 59kg | 1:32.77 | - | 12 |
| 9.8L | $10.00 |
| 9/19 | 08/04/2025 | 217 | HCP 3 | $19,940.00 | Navan | 2011m | Good | Ross Coakley | 59kg | 2:06.12 | - | 20 |
| 5.3L | $21.00 |
| 5/14 | 03/09/2024 | 9 | MDN F 2 | $31,220.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | Good | Rory Cleary | 58kg | 1:29.40 | - | 6 |
| 7.5L | $101.00 |
| 6/12 | 25/08/2024 | 58 | MDN F 2 | $31,220.00 | Naas | 1207m | GY | Gabriella Hill | 53.5kg | 1:12.89 | - | 15 |
| 13.8L | $151.00 |
| 14/15 | 28/06/2024 | - | MDN F 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good | Rory Cleary | 58kg | 1:24.21 | - | 5 |
| 13.5L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Joanna Mason
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last campaign second of 10 at Hamilton Park July 17 over 2600m, a nose behind Sea Master with 58kg at $3.30. Previously first up; ran last of 8 at Catterick April 23 2025 over 2400m, 13 len behind An Bradan Feasa with 54.5kg at $34. Expected to run well.
Last Starts 309 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 | 17/07/2025 | 13 | HCP 4U | $12,920.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 2630m | Good | Joanna Mason | 58kg | 2:50.84 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $3.25 |
| 1/5 | 04/07/2025 | 42 | HCP 4U | $13,890.00 | Beverley | 2414m | Good Firm | Joanna Mason | 54kg | 2:35.90 | 2-2-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $9.00 |
| 1/8 | 23/05/2025 | 18 | HCP 4U | $12,920.00 | Pontefract | 2419m | Good Firm | Sam James | 56kg | 2:38.83 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $17.00 |
| 2/12 | 05/05/2025 | 12 | HCP 4U | $15,400.00 | Beverley | 2414m | Good Firm | Joanna Mason | 55.5kg | 2:37.59 | 5-5-2 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $34.00 |
| 8/8 | 23/04/2025 | 187 | HCP 4U | $13,610.00 | Catterick Bridge | 2414m | Good Firm | Joanna Mason | 54.5kg | 2:36.79 | 4-8-8 | 7 |
| 13.3L | $34.00 |
| 13/14 | 18/10/2024 | 17 | APP HCP 3U | $10,650.00 | Redcar | 2011m | Soft | Sarah Bowen | 62.5kg | 2:14.41 | 11-10-10-11-11-12-13-12 | 10 |
| 21.3L | $101.00 |
| 11/12 | 01/10/2024 | 353 | HCP 3U | $10,340.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Tom Eaves | 60.5kg | 2:12.83 | 2-9-11 | 1 |
| 18.5L | $81.00 |
| 6/7 | 14/10/2023 | 14 | HCP NSY 2 | $13,890.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | Neutral | Ross Coakley | 58.5kg | 2:05.44 | - | 6 |
| 8.0L | $9.50 |
| 3/4 | 30/09/2023 | 16 | NOV 2 | $19,250.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | Neutral | Ross Coakley | 60.5kg | 2:05.87 | - | 4 |
| 10.0L | $15.00 |
| 7/8 | 14/09/2023 | 32 | NOV 2 | $12,520.00 | Chelmsford City | 1609m | Neutral | Harry Davies | 60.5kg | 1:38.81 | - | 9 |
| 9.3L | $15.00 |
| 7/8 | 13/08/2023 | - | NOV 2 | $16,340.00 | Leicester | 1408m | Good Firm | Jack Mitchell | 60.5kg | 1:22.93 | - | 1 |
| 16.0L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Aiden Brookes
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 31 day let-up. At the latest run second last of 7 at this track on April 21 over 4300m, 14 len behind Lady Phoebe with 56.5kg at $4.60. The start before that 5th of 10 at Market Rasen on April 5 over 4100m, 32 len behind De Deli Counter with 66.5kg at $4.30. Can feature in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 21/04/2026 | 16 | HCP 4U | $11,800.00 | Pontefract | 4325m | Good | Aiden Brookes | 56.5kg | 5:02.72 | - | 10 |
| 14.8L | $4.60 |
| 5/10 | 05/04/2026 | 25 | HDLE HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Market Rasen | 4123m | Good | Joshua Thompson | 66.5kg | 5:27.17 | - | 0 |
| 32.0L | $4.33 |
| 2/10 | 11/03/2026 | 47 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 3319m | Neutral | Aiden Brookes | 58.5kg | 3:41.92 | - | 10 |
| 3.3L | $10.00 |
| 99/11 | 23/01/2026 | 28 | HDLE HCP 4U | $15,830.00 | Doncaster | 3922m | Soft | Brian Hughes | 71kg | 4:56.11 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 99/10 | 26/12/2025 | 18 | HDLE HCP 3U | $16,340.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Soft | Alice Stevens | 63.5kg | 5:15.28 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 08/12/2025 | 25 | HDLE HCP 3U | $13,910.00 | Musselburgh | 4023m | Soft | Brian Hughes | 68kg | 5:04.06 | 5-3-2 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $11.00 |
| 4/10 | 13/11/2025 | 13 | HDLE HCP 3U | $11,160.00 | Sedgefield | 4023m | Soft | Brian Hughes | 70kg | 4:59.30 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 11.8L | $9.50 |
| 3/12 | 31/10/2025 | 25 | HCP HDLE 3U | $14,520.00 | Wetherby | 4325m | Good | Brian Hughes | 66kg | 5:16.26 | 5-3-3 | 0 |
| 4.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/11 | 06/10/2025 | 17 | HCP 3U | $11,440.00 | Wolverhampton | 3328m | Neutral | Aiden Brookes | 58kg | 3:42.61 | 6-7-1 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $8.50 |
| 3/5 | 19/09/2025 | 24 | HCP 3U | $12,600.00 | Newcastle | 3319m | Neutral | Aiden Brookes | 58kg | 3:51.86 | 4-5-3 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $7.50 |
| 2/7 | 26/08/2025 | 20 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Ripon | 3218m | Good Firm | Aiden Brookes | 56.5kg | 3:31.15 | 6-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Tom Kiely-Marshall
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 7 at Wolverhampton on May 8 over 2800m, 1.3 len behind Rubellite with 52kg at $12. Before that 7th of 11 at Southwell All Weather on April 28 over 3300m, 9 len behind Charlie Darling with 55kg at $8.50. Should hold the form and he appeals as one of the hardest to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 08/05/2026 | 10 | APP HCP 4U | $11,250.00 | Wolverhampton | 2816m | Neutral | Finlay Bassett | 52kg | 3:13.00 | 7-6-7-7-7-7-7-7 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $12.00 |
| 7/11 | 28/04/2026 | 3 | HCP 4U | $11,250.00 | Southwell | 3319m | Neutral | Tom Kiely-Marshall | 55kg | 3:40.46 | - | 1 |
| 9.8L | $8.50 |
| 2/11 | 25/04/2026 | 43 | HCP 4U | $13,060.00 | Southwell | 2816m | Neutral | Tom Kiely-Marshall | 55kg | 3:08.22 | - | 10 |
| 2.8L | $9.00 |
| 3/8 | 13/03/2026 | 2 | APP HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Southwell | 2816m | Neutral | Shay Farmer | 55kg | 3:13.83 | - | 3 |
| 1.5L | $19.00 |
| 6/10 | 11/03/2026 | 13 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 3319m | Neutral | Tom Kiely-Marshall | 55kg | 3:41.92 | - | 1 |
| 5.0L | $81.00 |
| 7/7 | 26/02/2026 | 18 | HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Chelmsford City | 2816m | Neutral | Tom Kiely-Marshall | 52.5kg | 3:03.84 | - | 5 |
| 24.3L | $10.00 |
| 2/7 | 08/02/2026 | 3 | HCP 4U | $18,290.00 | Chelmsford City | 2816m | Neutral | Tom Kiely-Marshall | 53.5kg | 3:04.22 | 5-3-2 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $51.00 |
| 7/11 | 05/02/2026 | 35 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Southwell | 2414m | Neutral | Kaiya Fraser | 57kg | 2:40.97 | 10-11-7 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $101.00 |
| 7/7 | 01/01/2026 | 26 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3118m | Good | Aaron Anderson | 70.5kg | 3:51.56 | 7-7-7 | 0 |
| 83.3L | $101.00 |
| 11/11 | 06/12/2025 | 12 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 3319m | Neutral | Sean Kirrane | 57kg | 3:40.77 | 1-11-11 | 10 |
| 47.3L | $67.00 |
| 5/9 | 24/11/2025 | 25 | HCP 3U | $13,060.00 | Newcastle | 2514m | Neutral | Paula Muir | 56kg | 2:44.84 | 7-9-5 | 6 |
| 11.5L | $26.00 |

Jockey: C Horgan
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start 3rd of 14 at Catterick on May 11 over 2400m, 1.75 len behind Lawmans Blis carrying 56kg at $6. The race before that 3rd of 7 at Beverley on May 4 over 2400m, 2 len behind Sea Master with 54kg at $13. Going well enough to take this out.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/14 | 11/05/2026 | 7 | HCP 4U | $13,610.00 | Catterick Bridge | 2414m | Good | Warren Fentiman | 56kg | 2:37.55 | - | 13 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
| 3/7 | 04/05/2026 | 19 | HCP 4U | $16,610.00 | Beverley | 2414m | Good Soft | Warren Fentiman | 54kg | 2:36.89 | 2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $13.00 |
| 5/12 | 15/04/2026 | 7 | HCP 4U | $15,700.00 | Beverley | 2414m | Good Soft | Warren Fentiman | 53.5kg | 2:38.73 | - | 11 |
| 2.8L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 08/04/2026 | 29 | HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Catterick Bridge | 2414m | Good | Warren Fentiman | 51.5kg | 2:35.33 | - | 9 |
| 2.3L | $10.00 |
| 3/7 | 10/03/2026 | 23 | OPEN 4U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | Cian Horgan | 59kg | 2:43.24 | 5-3-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $23.00 |
| 4/8 | 15/02/2026 | 22 | HCP 4U | $13,060.00 | Newcastle | 2514m | Neutral | Cian Horgan | 55kg | 2:46.88 | 1-4-4 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $17.00 |
| 9/11 | 24/01/2026 | 20 | APP HCP 4U | $13,060.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Duran Fentiman | 55kg | 2:14.55 | 2-4-9 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $41.00 |
| 10/10 | 04/01/2026 | 31 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 2212m | Neutral | Duran Fentiman | 57kg | 2:25.31 | 5-8-10 | 2 |
| 39.8L | $29.00 |
| 10/12 | 04/12/2025 | 28 | HCP 3U | $12,920.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | Neutral | Sean Dylan Bowen | 58kg | 2:07.33 | 8-7-10 | 6 |
| 15.4L | $6.50 |
| 4/11 | 06/11/2025 | 10 | HCP 3U | $13,860.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | Neutral | Sean Dylan Bowen | 56kg | 2:04.05 | 10-4-4 | 9 |
| 6.0L | $34.00 |
| 9/13 | 27/10/2025 | 27 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Redcar | 2011m | Good Soft | Jack Mitchell | 58kg | 2:09.66 | 7-10-9 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Faye Mcmanoman
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months 5th of 7 at Southwell All Weather on April 30 over 1200m, 8 len behind Spirit Of Jenny carrying 52.5kg at $41. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Southwell All Weather on January 13 over 1400m, 6 len behind Pink Socks with 61kg at $15. Still early in the prep and needs another run or two.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 30/04/2026 | 98 | HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Sean Dylan Bowen | 52.5kg | 1:13.25 | - | 5 |
| 8.3L | $41.00 |
| 8/8 | 22/01/2026 | 9 | OPEN 4U | $16,330.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Jack Dace | 59kg | 1:28.46 | 1-2-8 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $15.00 |
| 6/10 | 13/01/2026 | 3 | OPEN 4U | $10,890.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Jason Hart | 61kg | 1:29.17 | 2-1-6 | 8 |
| 5.8L | $15.00 |
| 8/10 | 10/01/2026 | 117 | OPEN 4U | $16,330.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Joanna Mason | 61kg | 1:41.83 | 4-3-8 | 2 |
| 10.3L | $26.00 |
| 8/9 | 15/09/2025 | 14 | HCP APP 3U | $12,700.00 | Thirsk | 2414m | Soft | Cian Horgan | 59kg | 2:45.32 | 4-5-8 | 1 |
| 43.5L | $41.00 |
| 8/8 | 01/09/2025 | 27 | HCP APP NOVFLAT 4U | $11,990.00 | Carlisle | 1566m | Good | Lauren Sanders | 66kg | 1:42.34 | 2-3-8 | 8 |
| 16.0L | $15.00 |
| 10/11 | 05/08/2025 | 36 | OPEN 3U | $15,490.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1408m | Good | Jason Hart | 61kg | 1:24.02 | 2-3-10 | 7 |
| 11.0L | $10.00 |
| 4/10 | 30/06/2025 | 3 | HCP 3U | $11,990.00 | Pontefract | 1614m | Good Firm | P J McDonald | 61kg | 1:45.61 | 2-1-4 | 11 |
| 2.0L | $4.50 |
| 9/12 | 27/06/2025 | 17 | HCP APP 4U | $14,760.00 | Newcastle | 2049m | Neutral | Lauren Sanders | 66.5kg | 2:14.37 | 2-1-9 | 11 |
| 11.3L | $15.00 |
| 1/8 | 10/06/2025 | 41 | OPEN 3U | $11,250.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 61kg | 2:04.71 | 2-3-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $2.88 |
| 1/11 | 30/04/2025 | 10 | HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Pontefract | 1609m | Good | Jason Hart | 56.5kg | 1:45.19 | 1-1-1 | 11 |
| 1.0L | $6.00 |