Pontefract Race 5 - KRS Property Solutions Supports The YCC Handicap
DISTINCTION (7) is a two-time winner at the track. Only beaten 0.25L when third here attempting latest. Finlay Bassett keeps the ride while stepping up in trip looks set for a bold showing off an unchanged mark. FINLAGGAN (1) registered a career best performance managing a neck second at this circuit prior to a fair midfield effort when denied a clear passage at Ripon. Wears first-time cheekpieces and is in the mix. THE COOKSTOWN CAFU (6) is two from three at this venue. Gained his sixth flat success on return from a break at Newcastle during April. Key player. HOLLY MIST (4) holds place chances up in distance.

Jockey: D Tudhope
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 7th of 11 at Ripon on May 17 over 2000m, 6 len behind Poet's Dawn carrying 61kg at $2.40. The start before that 2nd in a small field at this track on April 29 over 2000m, neck behind Lightening Company carrying 60.5kg at $3. Best form stacks up nicely and deserves 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 17/05/2026 | 18 | HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Ripon | 2011m | Good | Cieren Fallon | 61kg | 2:04.50 | 6-4-4-5-4-7-6-6 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $2.38 |
| 2/6 | 29/04/2026 | 21 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Pontefract | 2011m | Good | Daniel Tudhope | 60.5kg | 2:14.01 | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |
| 8/11 | 08/04/2026 | 13 | MDN 3U | $18,150.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1408m | Good | Daniel Tudhope | 64.5kg | 1:23.68 | - | 8 |
| 15.3L | $34.00 |
| 8/11 | 26/03/2026 | 348 | MDN 3U | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Mark Winn | 64.5kg | 1:39.74 | - | 4 |
| 19.3L | $17.00 |
| 7/14 | 12/04/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $46,630.00 | Fontainebleau | 1800m | Good Soft | Adrian Le Lay Martin | 53kg | 1:51.10 | - | 5 |
| 12.2L | $5.40 |
| 1/7 | 29/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saint Cloud | 1600m | Soft | Manon Orain | - | - | 7 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Connor Beasley
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 53-day let-up. First-up after five months 8th of 13 at Thirsk on April 10 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Harswell Ruby carrying 61kg at $9.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Ayr on May 21 2025 over 2000m, 1.0 len behind Glasses Up with 60kg at $3.80. Second up record is strong and looks a definite top-three hope.
Last Starts 52 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13 | 10/04/2026 | 140 | HCP 4U | $13,610.00 | Thirsk | 1609m | Good | Connor Beasley | 61kg | 1:41.13 | - | 1 |
| 5.5L | $9.50 |
| 8/10 | 21/11/2025 | 17 | HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Rhys Elliott | 54.5kg | 1:40.01 | 2-6-8 | 4 |
| 12.5L | $81.00 |
| 13/14 | 04/11/2025 | 15 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Redcar | 1408m | Good | Rhys Elliott | 60.5kg | 1:23.20 | 8-11-13 | 3 |
| 15.0L | $11.00 |
| 9/12 | 20/10/2025 | 11 | HCP 3U | $20,080.00 | Pontefract | 2011m | Soft | Rhys Elliott | 57kg | 2:19.98 | 9-10-9 | 13 |
| 44.3L | $51.00 |
| 4/8 | 09/10/2025 | 9 | HCP APP 3U | $14,520.00 | Ayr | 2011m | Heavy | Rhys Elliott | 63kg | 2:21.37 | 4-6-4 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 30/09/2025 | 12 | HCP APP 3U | $14,520.00 | Ayr | 1609m | Soft | Rhys Elliott | 62kg | 1:42.93 | 4-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $10.00 |
| 2/10 | 18/09/2025 | 33 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Ayr | 1609m | Good Soft | Connor Beasley | 62kg | 1:44.60 | 2-2-2 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $8.50 |
| 6/8 | 16/08/2025 | 7 | HCP 4U | $15,250.00 | Doncaster | 2011m | Good Firm | Connor Beasley | 60kg | 2:08.69 | 2-2-6 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $12.00 |
| 2/12 | 09/08/2025 | 13 | HCP 3U | $18,450.00 | Ayr | 2011m | Good | Connor Beasley | 62.5kg | 2:10.07 | 3-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $11.00 |
| 6/9 | 27/07/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Pontefract | 2011m | Good | Connor Beasley | 61.5kg | 2:13.11 | 3-3-6 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $5.00 |
| 8/10 | 06/07/2025 | 23 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Ayr | 2011m | Soft | Rhys Elliott | 59.5kg | 2:13.86 | 1-2-8 | 7 |
| 13.3L | $13.00 |

Jockey: K Stott
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 11 at Southwell All Weather on May 7 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Military Leader carrying 61kg at $15. Before that 6th of 9 at Southwell All Weather on April 11 over 2200m, 6 len behind Victors Spirit carrying 60kg at $10. Better than that recent lacklustre performance suggests.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 07/05/2026 | 26 | HCP 4U | $15,430.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | George Wood | 61kg | 1:40.02 | - | 5 |
| 5.5L | $15.00 |
| 6/9 | 11/04/2026 | 32 | HCP 4U | $15,250.00 | Southwell | 2212m | Neutral | George Wood | 60kg | 2:24.50 | - | 1 |
| 6.5L | $10.00 |
| 4/6 | 10/03/2026 | 127 | HCP 4U | $17,240.00 | Southwell | 2212m | Neutral | Lewis Edmunds | 58kg | 2:22.76 | - | 2 |
| 7.3L | $19.00 |
| 5/13 | 03/11/2025 | 37 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Southwell | 2414m | Neutral | Alistair Rawlinson | 61kg | 2:34.64 | 2-1-5 | 12 |
| 7.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 27/09/2025 | 22 | HCP 3U | $13,800.00 | Southwell | 2414m | Neutral | George Wood | 61kg | 2:36.76 | 3-1-2 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $7.00 |
| 3/11 | 05/09/2025 | 8 | HCP 3U | $15,430.00 | Haydock Park | 2313m | Good | Paul Mulrennan | 60.5kg | 2:32.17 | 3-2-3 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $10.00 |
| 6/12 | 28/08/2025 | 19 | HCP 3U | $63,520.00 | Southwell | 2414m | Neutral | Nicola Currie | 56kg | 2:36.51 | 9-10-6 | 8 |
| 8.5L | $17.00 |
| 2/8 | 09/08/2025 | 12 | HCP 3 | $40,590.00 | Haydock Park | 2102m | Good | Tom Marquand | 60.5kg | 2:13.10 | 8-7-2 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $9.00 |
| 1/8 | 28/07/2025 | 24 | HCP 3 | $14,020.00 | Southwell | 2233m | Neutral | George Wood | 61kg | 2:24.66 | 4-4-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
| 4/10 | 04/07/2025 | 21 | HCP 3 | $17,490.00 | Haydock Park | 2011m | Good | Charles Bishop | 61kg | 2:12.23 | 9-7-4 | 11 |
| 4.3L | $12.00 |
| 9/11 | 13/06/2025 | 24 | HCP 3 | $15,430.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1408m | Good | Lewis Edmunds | 60kg | 1:28.42 | 8-10-9 | 7 |
| 8.5L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Ray Dawson
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 11 at Southwell All Weather on May 7 over 1600m, 6 len behind Military Leader carrying 60.5kg at $8.50. Before that 4th of 10 at Beverley on April 15 over 1700m, 2.5 len behind Wondrous Light with 61kg at $6.50. One of the chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 07/05/2026 | 22 | HCP 4U | $15,430.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | P J McDonald | 60.5kg | 1:40.02 | - | 7 |
| 6.3L | $8.50 |
| 4/10 | 15/04/2026 | 10 | HCP F 4U | $15,700.00 | Beverley | 1709m | Good Soft | Ray Dawson | 61kg | 1:47.86 | - | 8 |
| 2.5L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 05/04/2026 | 39 | HCP 4U | $15,250.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Callum Rodriguez | 61kg | 1:43.14 | - | 2 |
| 2.3L | $4.20 |
| 3/5 | 25/02/2026 | 15 | NOV 4U | $18,150.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Jack Mitchell | 56.5kg | 1:27.42 | - | 2 |
| 2.0L | $2.25 |
| 2/3 | 10/02/2026 | 139 | NOV 4U | $16,980.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Neutral | Jack Mitchell | 56.5kg | 1:24.53 | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $2.75 |
| 3/7 | 24/09/2025 | - | NOV 3U | $12,920.00 | Redcar | 1408m | Good Soft | Aidan Keeley | 58kg | 1:25.38 | 4-6-3 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |

Jockey: D Nolan
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months 9th of 12 at Redcar on May 18 over 1600m, 12 len behind Kiss Me My Love with 61kg at $23. Previously second-up 5th of 8 at Wolverhampton on January 12 over 1400m, 7 len behind All Moonshine carrying 59.5kg at $10. Didn't do enough first up to raise hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 18/05/2026 | 108 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Redcar | 1609m | Good | Billy Garritty | 61kg | 1:35.70 | - | 9 |
| 12.8L | $23.00 |
| 9/11 | 30/01/2026 | 18 | HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | David Nolan | 60kg | 1:41.21 | 9-8-9 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $23.00 |
| 5/8 | 12/01/2026 | 15 | NOV 4U | $18,150.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Mark Winn | 59.5kg | 1:29.13 | 5-5-5 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 28/12/2025 | 440 | NOV 3U | $13,250.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | David Nolan | 59kg | 1:27.92 | 7-6-3 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 14/10/2024 | 15 | MDN 3U | $21,680.00 | Roscommon | 1508m | Soft | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 61kg | 1:36.63 | - | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.20 |
| 12/18 | 29/09/2024 | 57 | MDN 3U | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 2011m | Good | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 61kg | 2:10.67 | - | 4 |
| 10.5L | $2.25 |
| 5/16 | 03/08/2024 | 118 | MDN 3U | $29,480.00 | Galway | 1709m | Soft | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 61kg | 1:49.67 | - | 3 |
| 7.8L | $1.67 |
| 2/11 | 07/04/2024 | - | MDN 3U | $26,010.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | Heavy | Dylan B Mcmonagle | 60kg | 1:52.75 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |

Jockey: O Mcsweeney
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 50-day let-up. First-up after four months favourite; ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by a neck at Newcastle All Weather April 13 over 1600m defeating Berkshire Phantom carrying 61kg at $4. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at Thirsk on September 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Ey Up Its Jazz carrying 61kg at $15. Still has scope for improvement and is likely to feature.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 13/04/2026 | 105 | HCP 4U | $11,250.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Daniel Tudhope | 61kg | 1:39.08 | - | 10 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |
| 6/12 | 29/12/2025 | 10 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Oisin Mcsweeney | 59kg | 1:42.37 | 3-2-6 | 12 |
| 4.3L | $19.00 |
| 6/9 | 19/12/2025 | 17 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Conor Orr | 61kg | 1:41.15 | 1-4-6 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $9.50 |
| 9/11 | 02/12/2025 | 35 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Oisin Mcsweeney | 57.5kg | 1:27.26 | 1-1-9 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $21.00 |
| 5/6 | 28/10/2025 | 27 | HCP 3U | $13,100.00 | Wolverhampton | 1441m | Neutral | Ray Dawson | 60kg | 1:27.84 | 2-3-5 | 2 |
| 5.2L | $4.00 |
| 10/12 | 01/10/2025 | 16 | HCP 3U | $18,450.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1413m | Soft | Oisin Mcsweeney | 61kg | 1:28.66 | 10-11-10 | 11 |
| 15.3L | $17.00 |
| 5/11 | 15/09/2025 | 9 | HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Thirsk | 1408m | Soft | Ryan Sexton | 61kg | 1:29.98 | 3-4-5 | 13 |
| 1.8L | $15.00 |
| 10/15 | 06/09/2025 | 184 | HCP 4U | $22,140.00 | Thirsk | 1408m | Good | Oisin Mcsweeney | 57.5kg | 1:26.42 | 11-7-10 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $41.00 |
| 6/7 | 06/03/2025 | 12 | HCP 4U | $17,530.00 | Newcastle | 1614m | Neutral | David Nolan | 58.5kg | 1:41.20 | 5-5-6 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $9.50 |
| 6/11 | 22/02/2025 | 22 | HCP 4U | $40,590.00 | Southwell | 1621m | Neutral | Mark Winn | 60.5kg | 1:40.67 | 9-9-6 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $17.00 |
| 5/10 | 31/01/2025 | 41 | HCP 4U | $19,230.00 | Southwell | 1621m | Neutral | Mark Winn | 61kg | 1:40.39 | 9-9-5 | 10 |
| 3.3L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Finlay Bassett
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd of 10 at this track on May 22 over 1600m, neck behind Callisto Dream carrying 51.5kg at $29. The run before that 8th of 11 at Ripon on May 17 over 2000m, 7 len behind Poet's Dawn carrying 57kg at $15. Working up to a win. Tough to beat.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 22/05/2026 | 5 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Pontefract | 1609m | Good Soft | Finlay Bassett | 51.5kg | 1:45.31 | - | 9 |
| 0.3L | $29.00 |
| 8/11 | 17/05/2026 | 26 | HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Ripon | 2011m | Good | P J McDonald | 57kg | 2:04.50 | 7-7-8-8-8-8-7-5 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $15.00 |
| 6/6 | 21/04/2026 | 14 | HCP 4U | $11,440.00 | Wolverhampton | 1905m | Neutral | P J McDonald | 61kg | 2:04.79 | 5-5-5-5-6-6-6-6 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $7.00 |
| 5/9 | 07/04/2026 | 10 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Pontefract | 1609m | Good Soft | Finlay Bassett | 53.5kg | 1:47.72 | - | 1 |
| 4.0L | $19.00 |
| 12/14 | 28/03/2026 | 148 | APP HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Doncaster | 2011m | Good Soft | Finlay Bassett | 59kg | 2:17.38 | - | 8 |
| 11.8L | $21.00 |
| 11/14 | 31/10/2025 | 35 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1810m | Good | P J McDonald | 63kg | 1:54.40 | 6-10-11 | 9 |
| 17.3L | $29.00 |
| 7/8 | 26/09/2025 | 14 | HCP APP 4U | $17,280.00 | Haydock Park | 2011m | Good Soft | Jack Dace | 63.5kg | 2:15.21 | 6-7-7 | 9 |
| 10.5L | $15.00 |
| 8/12 | 12/09/2025 | 13 | HCP 3U | $21,220.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 2001m | Soft | Tom Queally | 60.5kg | 2:18.80 | 9-9-8 | 15 |
| 27.0L | $34.00 |
| 4/9 | 30/08/2025 | 11 | HCP 3U | $56,550.00 | Beverley | 1999m | Good Firm | Oisin Orr | 58kg | 2:04.73 | 4-5-4 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $21.00 |
| 1/11 | 19/08/2025 | 29 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 2212m | NS | Billy Loughnane | 64kg | 2:21.89 | 5-5-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $9.50 |
| 1/7 | 21/07/2025 | 16 | HCP 3U | $15,960.00 | Beverley | 1999m | Soft | Joe Fanning | 61kg | 2:08.18 | 5-4-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Jason Hart
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 11 at Ripon on May 17 over 2000m, 5 len behind Poet's Dawn with 56kg at $15. The run before that 10th of 14 at Nottingham on April 18 over 2000m, 10 len behind Caph Star with 57kg at $26. Will need to improve sharply on recent form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 17/05/2026 | 29 | HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Ripon | 2011m | Good | Andrew Mullen | 56kg | 2:04.50 | 11-11-11-11-11-11-11-7 | 12 |
| 5.0L | $15.00 |
| 10/14 | 18/04/2026 | 21 | HCP 4U | $17,700.00 | Nottingham | 2011m | Good | Jonny Peate | 57kg | 2:12.25 | - | 13 |
| 10.0L | $26.00 |
| 13/14 | 28/03/2026 | 142 | APP HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Doncaster | 2011m | Good Soft | Kyle Mchugh | 58kg | 2:17.38 | - | 1 |
| 12.5L | $17.00 |
| 9/10 | 06/11/2025 | 14 | APP HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Rhys Elliott | 55.5kg | 2:15.95 | 10-9-9 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $51.00 |
| 5/15 | 23/10/2025 | 19 | HCP FLAT 3U | $11,990.00 | Nottingham | 2057m | Heavy | Jason Hart | 61.5kg | 2:27.45 | 15-7-5 | 15 |
| 10.8L | $13.00 |
| 2/10 | 04/10/2025 | 17 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Redcar | 2011m | Good Soft | Rhys Elliott | 58kg | 2:10.52 | 10-8-2 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $19.00 |
| 6/11 | 17/09/2025 | 13 | HCP 3U | $15,700.00 | Beverley | 2011m | Soft | Rhys Elliott | 58kg | 2:10.17 | 11-9-6 | 10 |
| 5.8L | $9.50 |
| 7/7 | 04/09/2025 | 9 | HCP F 3U | $13,800.00 | Southwell | 2212m | Neutral | Rhys Elliott | 56kg | 2:32.71 | 4-1-7 | 6 |
| 14.3L | $15.00 |
| 1/6 | 26/08/2025 | 10 | HCP APP 4U | $16,330.00 | Ripon | 2011m | Good Firm | Rhys Elliott | 57kg | 2:02.19 | 6-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/7 | 16/08/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Ripon | 2011m | Good Firm | Jason Hart | 63.5kg | 2:03.96 | 7-3-1 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $3.25 |
| 1/7 | 02/08/2025 | 36 | HCP 4U | $13,060.00 | Doncaster | 2011m | Good Firm | Jason Hart | 59kg | 2:11.97 | 7-2-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $3.75 |