Pontefract Race 5 - Moor Top Farm Shop Hemsworth Pontefract Cup Hcp (Gbbplus Race)
SECRET FORCE (4) performed with credit in two starts for current stable including when third beaten 1.5L attempting an amateur rider's race at York (2400m) in latest. Visor applied. Not proven at the trip but rates an intriguing chance. TROJAN SOLDIER (3) will take some stopping in search of a fourth consecutive victory. Successful here last time over 3400m. Likely danger. TREASURE ISLANDS (6) remains unexposed. Progressing nicely lately since switching to handicaps. This test could suit. SAX APPEAL (1) must lift from recent efforts. Now returns to last winning mark however and will take some pegging back if allowed rope on the front.

Jockey: Connor Beasley
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 30-day let-up. Last start ran last in a small field at Goodwood on May 22 over 3200m, 30 len behind Bahadur carrying 59kg at $11. The run before that 6th of 17 at Chester on May 8 over 3700m, 4.5 len behind Shrimp Shady carrying 62.5kg at $23. Well placed and among the chances.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 22/05/2026 | 14 | HCP 4U | $35,740.00 | Goodwood | 3218m | Good | Jack Callan | 59kg | 3:27.91 | - | 1 |
| 30.0L | $11.00 |
| 6/17 | 08/05/2026 | 23 | HCP 4U | $90,750.00 | Chester | 3721m | Good | Jason Hart | 62.5kg | 4:05.08 | - | 8 |
| 4.5L | $23.00 |
| 3/5 | 15/04/2026 | 12 | HCP 4U | $44,680.00 | Beverley | 3218m | Good Soft | P J McDonald | 62.5kg | 3:37.16 | - | 2 |
| 4.3L | $4.50 |
| 8/12 | 03/04/2026 | 21 | HCP 4U | $317,620.00 | Newcastle | 3319m | Neutral | Daniel Muscutt | 56.5kg | 3:36.60 | - | 11 |
| 15.8L | $34.00 |
| 3/5 | 13/03/2026 | 22 | HCP 4U | $27,590.00 | Wolverhampton | 2816m | Neutral | Rossa Ryan | 60.5kg | 3:03.38 | - | 3 |
| 3.3L | $5.00 |
| 7/11 | 19/02/2026 | 13 | HCP 4U | $27,590.00 | Newcastle | 3319m | Neutral | Oliver Stammers | 64kg | 3:32.73 | 2-4-7 | 10 |
| 15.5L | $6.00 |
| 5/6 | 06/02/2026 | 30 | HCP 4U | $45,740.00 | Wolverhampton | 3319m | Neutral | Callum Shepherd | 58.5kg | 3:41.88 | 1-2-5 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $8.50 |
| 2/6 | 07/01/2026 | 10 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | NS | Warren Fentiman | 64kg | 3:34.44 | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.25 |
| 1/9 | 28/12/2025 | 16 | HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Southwell | 3319m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 64.5kg | 3:36.27 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $2.20 |
| 3/9 | 12/12/2025 | 9 | APP HCP 3U | $45,740.00 | Southwell | 3319m | Neutral | Daniel Muscutt | 57kg | 3:38.08 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 4/12 | 03/12/2025 | 39 | HCP 3U | $145,200.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | NS | Rossa Ryan | 59kg | 3:29.18 | 2-3-4 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Rossa Ryan
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Last start 5th of 10 at Worcester on May 22 over 3200m, 22 len behind L'amalric with 71.5kg at $11. At only start last preparation ran last in a small field at Ffos Las on September 9 over 2800m, on rain affected going; 69 len behind Maxident carrying 64kg at $8. Is a second up winner in the past but this looks a bit rich.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 22/05/2026 | 255 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 71.5kg | 3:56.91 | - | 0 |
| 22.0L | $11.00 |
| 6/6 | 09/09/2025 | 70 | HCP 3U | $20,730.00 | Ffos Las | 2816m | Heavy | Callum Hutchinson | 64kg | 3:29.82 | 6-5-6 | 4 |
| 69.3L | $8.00 |
| 7/10 | 01/07/2025 | 38 | HCP APP 4U | $41,160.00 | Chelmsford City | 3218m | NS | Oisin Murphy | 59.5kg | 3:23.25 | 7-10-7 | 12 |
| 31.8L | $4.50 |
| 5/8 | 24/05/2025 | 33 | HCP APP 4U | $83,030.00 | Goodwood | 2816m | Good | David Probert | 56kg | 3:06.91 | 6-7-5 | 11 |
| 6.3L | $9.50 |
| 99/14 | 21/04/2025 | 544 | NOV 3U | $16,260.00 | Kempton Park | 2011m | NS | Oisin Murphy | 67.5kg | 2:06.22 | 4-5-99 | 12 |
| 6.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/10 | 25/10/2023 | 10 | MDN 2 | $18,150.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 2011m | Soft | James Doyle | 60.5kg | 2:07.47 | 4-1-1 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $7.50 |
| 4/7 | 15/10/2023 | - | NOV 2 | $27,220.00 | Goodwood | 1810m | Soft | Jason Watson | 60.5kg | 2:04.03 | 7-6-4 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $7.00 |

Jockey: J Garritty
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes off a 30 day let-up. Last start favourite; scored a big 4.5 len win at this track May 22 over 3400m defeating Sea Of Kings with 54.5kg at $2.80. The race before that favourite; won by a neck at Ripon May 17 over 3200m defeating Scottish Dancer with 61kg at $5. Sure to go well again.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 22/05/2026 | 5 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Pontefract | 3419m | Good Soft | Jack Nicholls | 54.5kg | 3:48.44 | - | 2 |
| 4.3L | $2.75 |
| 1/6 | 17/05/2026 | 40 | APP HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Ripon | 3218m | Good | Jack Nicholls | 61kg | 3:29.95 | - | 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 | - | 5 |
| 6.8L | $126.00 |

Jockey: Mikey Sheehy
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at York on June 13 over 2400m, 1.5 len behind Dunkeld Dreamer with 61kg at $4.50. The race before that 4th of 10 at Hamilton Park on May 17 over 2200m, 1.75 len behind Letsbefrank carrying 60kg at $6. Looks set for another big run.
Last Starts 7 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 | 13/06/2026 | 27 | APP HCP 3U | $44,390.00 | York | 2414m | Good | Georgie Benson | 61kg | 2:33.35 | 3-3-3 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $4.50 |
| 4/10 | 17/05/2026 | 30 | APP HCP 4U | $52,630.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 2212m | Good | Conor Whiteley | 60kg | 2:21.31 | - | 8 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
| 0/15 | 17/04/2026 | 76 | HDLE HCP 4U | $32,670.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | Keith Donoghue | 74.5kg | 4:00.08 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $9.50 |
| 4/6 | 31/01/2026 | 77 | LR OPEN 4 | $90,750.00 | Musselburgh | 3118m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 70kg | 3:39.14 | 6-6-4 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $4.33 |
| 4/8 | 15/11/2025 | 32 | G2 OPEN 3 | $145,200.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Heavy | Keith Donoghue | 70.5kg | 4:06.72 | 5-5-4 | 0 |
| 15.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/8 | 14/10/2025 | 22 | HDLE APP 3 | $23,410.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | GY | Conor Stone-Walsh | 69kg | 4:06.30 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $4.33 |
| 1/13 | 22/09/2025 | 66 | HCP 3 | $24,280.00 | Listowel | 2212m | Heavy | Robert Whearty | 62kg | 2:39.87 | - | 13 |
| 0.1L | $17.00 |
| 6/9 | 18/07/2025 | 196 | NOV 3U | $18,450.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1609m | Good Firm | Benoit De La Sayette | 59kg | 1:36.58 | 8-9-6 | 8 |
| 23.3L | $19.00 |
| 4/10 | 03/01/2025 | 43 | NOV 3 | $13,470.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | NS | Dougie Costello | 60.5kg | 2:07.51 | 1-1-4 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $3.75 |
| 6/11 | 21/11/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $17,510.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | Neutral | Sean Levey | 60.5kg | 2:05.51 | 11-9-6 | 9 |
| 5.8L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Jack Nicholls
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd of 8 at Newton Abbot on June 3 over 5200m, 10 len behind Winning Paddy carrying 72.5kg at $7.50. The race before that 5th of 9 at Cartmel on May 23 over 5100m, 24 len behind Halfway House Lad with 75kg at $21. Would be better placed in something easier.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 03/06/2026 | 11 | STPLE HCP 5U | $14,520.00 | Newton Abbot | 5230m | Good | Alice Stevens | 72.5kg | 6:58.97 | - | 0 |
| 10.3L | $7.50 |
| 5/9 | 23/05/2026 | 15 | STPLE HCP 5U | $15,020.00 | Cartmel | 5129m | Good | Alice Stevens | 75kg | 6:24.21 | - | 0 |
| 24.5L | $21.00 |
| 5/7 | 08/05/2026 | 28 | STPLE HCP 5U | $13,160.00 | Market Rasen | 4325m | Good | Jamie Hamilton | 75.5kg | 5:31.24 | - | 0 |
| 14.8L | $12.00 |
| 3/7 | 10/04/2026 | 17 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,150.00 | Sedgefield | 4224m | Good | Jamie Hamilton | 76kg | 5:26.72 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $4.50 |
| 7/10 | 24/03/2026 | 32 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,970.00 | Southwell | 4123m | Good | Joshua Thompson | 72.5kg | 5:21.55 | - | 0 |
| 33.8L | $51.00 |
| 8/11 | 20/02/2026 | 88 | HCP 4U | $27,220.00 | Southwell | 2414m | Neutral | Aiden Brookes | 60.5kg | 2:39.42 | 9-10-8 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $67.00 |
| 8/11 | 24/11/2025 | 11 | HDLE HCP 3U | $13,970.00 | Sedgefield | 4023m | Soft | Shane Fenelon | 71.5kg | 4:58.34 | 3-7-8 | 0 |
| 24.8L | $15.00 |
| 3/4 | 13/11/2025 | 12 | STPLE HCP 4U | $17,590.00 | Market Rasen | 4828m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 76kg | 6:32.17 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 52.8L | $5.50 |
| 4/12 | 01/11/2025 | 16 | HCP CHSE 4U | $29,690.00 | Ayr | 4123m | Soft | William Maggs | 75kg | 5:27.39 | 3-5-4 | 0 |
| 20.3L | $7.00 |
| 2/6 | 16/10/2025 | 8 | HCP HDLE 4U | $15,460.00 | Ffos Las | 4828m | Good | Shane Fenelon | 75.5kg | 5:56.91 | 4-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/5 | 08/10/2025 | 22 | HCP HDLE 3U | $13,970.00 | Sedgefield | 4023m | Good Firm | Sean Bowen | 75.5kg | 4:36.12 | 2-2-1 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $3.25 |

Jockey: D Allan
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd of 13 at Thirsk on May 31 over 3200m, 3.5 len behind Mountain Road with 53.5kg at $23. Before that 2nd in a small field at Haydock Park on May 21 over 3200m, slow going 6 len behind Torcello carrying 61kg at $4. One of the chances.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | 31/05/2026 | 10 | HCP 4U | $72,600.00 | Thirsk | 3218m | Good | Cam Hardie | 53.5kg | 3:28.86 | - | 14 |
| 3.3L | $23.00 |
| 2/6 | 21/05/2026 | 26 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Haydock Park | 3218m | Soft | P J McDonald | 61kg | 3:48.54 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/7 | 25/04/2026 | 18 | HCP 4U | $22,690.00 | Ripon | 3218m | Good | David Allan | 61.5kg | 3:36.92 | - | 5 |
| 1.0L | $11.00 |
| 8/12 | 07/04/2026 | 34 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Pontefract | 2414m | Good Soft | David Allan | 61kg | 2:43.80 | - | 11 |
| 8.8L | $10.00 |
| 4/11 | 04/03/2026 | 128 | NOV 4U | $21,780.00 | Southwell | 2212m | Neutral | Sean Kirrane | 59.5kg | 2:23.46 | - | 11 |
| 5.3L | $51.00 |
| 5/7 | 27/10/2025 | 13 | NOV 3U | $12,700.00 | Redcar | 2011m | Good Soft | Duran Fentiman | 59kg | 2:08.55 | 6-5-5 | 1 |
| 17.3L | $67.00 |
| 6/9 | 14/10/2025 | - | NOV 3U | $12,920.00 | Leicester | 1408m | Good | David Allan | 60.5kg | 1:27.17 | 7-8-6 | 2 |
| 7.6L | $6.50 |