Pontefract Race 4 - Sky Bet Price Boosts Hcp (Gbbplus Race)
HIGH DEGREE (1) looks to be a key player having been sent off favourite past five starts. Best effort was a latest 2.25L second over 2000m in a Newmarket Class Three handicap. Improved for the climb to this journey and likely popular once again while cheekpieces go on for the first time. Top chance. JEZ BOMB (3) impressed gaining a 3.25L course and distance success latest. Good chance to improve on that. AMMES (2) is up in trip after a 4.25L ninth tackling 1800m attempting a Goodwood handicap. Contender on best form. SHOOF BAEED (6) makes handicap debut. Won on initial outing and disappointing next time when sixth in a 2400m novice. Deserves a market check.

Jockey: Cieren Fallon
Weight: 64.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 30-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Newmarket (July) on July 17 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Al Aali with 65kg at $1.90. Before that 5th of 9 at Musselburgh on June 30 over 1800m, 1.75 len behind Haayimm with 63kg at $2. Working up to a win. Freshened up and will be hard to hold out.
Last Starts 30 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 | 17/07/2026 | 17 | HCP 3U | $33,040.00 | Newmarket Uk | 2011m | Good Firm | Cieren Fallon | 65kg | 2:05.14 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $1.91 |
| 5/9 | 30/06/2026 | 17 | HCP 3U | $45,370.00 | Musselburgh | 1810m | Good | Clifford Lee | 63kg | 1:50.14 | 7-6-5 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $2.00 |
| 3/12 | 13/06/2026 | 29 | HCP 3U | $63,520.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1609m | Good | Tom Marquand | 61kg | 1:42.28 | 2-3-3 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $2.75 |
| 2/11 | 15/05/2026 | 202 | HCP 4U | $63,520.00 | Newbury | 2011m | Good | Cieren Fallon | 59.5kg | 2:05.30 | - | 4 |
| 2.0L | $2.38 |
| 6/14 | 25/10/2025 | 50 | HCP 3U | $45,370.00 | Doncaster | 1609m | Heavy | Cieren Fallon | 61kg | 1:44.88 | 5-1-6 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $2.88 |
| 4/17 | 05/09/2025 | 36 | HCP 3U | $81,670.00 | Ascot Uk | 1609m | Soft | Tom Marquand | 56kg | 1:41.87 | 2-3-4 | 16 |
| 5.5L | $4.33 |
| 5/18 | 31/07/2025 | 22 | HCP 3 | $181,490.00 | Goodwood | 2011m | Good | Tom Marquand | 58kg | 2:04.99 | 1-2-5 | 18 |
| 6.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/13 | 09/07/2025 | 33 | MDN 3U | $13,070.00 | Ffos Las | 1609m | Good | Cieren Fallon | 60.5kg | 1:41.09 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.2L | $1.50 |
| 2/16 | 06/06/2025 | 17 | OPEN NOV 3 | $14,760.00 | Doncaster | 1609m | Good | Cieren Fallon | 59kg | 1:38.57 | 9-3-2 | 15 |
| 0.8L | $3.75 |
| 2/6 | 20/05/2025 | - | OPEN MDN 3U | $12,700.00 | Nottingham | 1709m | Good Firm | Tom Marquand | 59kg | 1:45.49 | 3-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Jason Hart
Weight: 63kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 9th of 15 at Goodwood on August 1 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Crest Of Fire carrying 61kg at $13. The run before that 4th of 12 at Newmarket (July) on July 4 over 2400m, 3.5 len behind Sportingsilvermine with 54.5kg at $17. Is well paced here and can do much better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/15 | 01/08/2026 | 28 | HCP 3U | $94,220.00 | Goodwood | 1810m | Good Firm | Kieran Shoemark | 61kg | 1:53.70 | 11-5-9 | 15 |
| 4.3L | $13.00 |
| 4/12 | 04/07/2026 | 29 | HCP 4U | $226,870.00 | Newmarket Uk | 2414m | Good Firm | Mason Paetel | 54.5kg | 2:26.40 | - | 3 |
| 3.5L | $17.00 |
| 4/16 | 05/06/2026 | 36 | HCP 4U | $217,790.00 | Epsom Downs | 2011m | Good Soft | Silvestre De Sousa | 54kg | 2:08.85 | 8-7-4 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $11.00 |
| 2/7 | 30/04/2026 | 21 | HCP 4U | $27,220.00 | Redcar | 2011m | Good Firm | Jason Hart | 61kg | 2:05.32 | - | 4 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 7/10 | 09/04/2026 | 30 | G1 OPEN 4 | $208,090.00 | Aintree | 3419m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 71kg | 4:07.42 | - | 0 |
| 49.0L | $41.00 |
| 12/22 | 10/03/2026 | 17 | JHDLE HCP 4 | $145,200.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 71.5kg | 3:56.83 | - | 0 |
| 20.0L | $13.00 |
| 6/7 | 21/02/2026 | 113 | APP HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Lingfield | 2414m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 58kg | 2:28.57 | 2-4-6 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $4.33 |
| 2/8 | 31/10/2025 | 20 | LR JHDLE 3 | $72,600.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Good | Sean Bowen | 70kg | 3:48.93 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $1.40 |
| 1/10 | 11/10/2025 | 11 | JHDLE 3 | $16,330.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good | Sean Bowen | 73kg | 4:04.10 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $1.62 |
| 1/5 | 30/09/2025 | 47 | JHDLE MDN 3 | $13,980.00 | Sedgefield | 3419m | Good | Sean Bowen | 71kg | 3:53.60 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $1.36 |
| 3/9 | 14/08/2025 | 13 | HCP 3U | $92,250.00 | Windsor | 2303m | Good Firm | Jason Watson | 57.5kg | 2:25.57 | 1-3-3 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Shane Gray
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Most recently favourite; came home strongly from last on the turn and scored a big 3.5 len win at this track on July 26 over 2000m defeating Without Compromise carrying 60kg at $2. The start before that 2nd in a small field at this track on July 17 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Best Rate carrying 59.5kg at $5. No reason he cannot salute again.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 26/07/2026 | 9 | HCP 3U | $30,380.00 | Pontefract | 2011m | Good Firm | Rowan Scott | 60kg | 2:09.81 | 5-5-1 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $2.00 |
| 2/6 | 17/07/2026 | 18 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Pontefract | 1609m | Good Firm | Oisin Orr | 59.5kg | 1:42.03 | 4-5-2 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/7 | 29/06/2026 | 17 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Pontefract | 1609m | Good | Rowan Scott | 59.5kg | 1:43.35 | 6-5-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 9/18 | 12/06/2026 | 13 | HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | York | 2112m | Good | Shane Gray | 58.5kg | 2:10.46 | 14-9-9 | 10 |
| 12.5L | $15.00 |
| 4/10 | 30/05/2026 | 17 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Carlisle | 1609m | Good Firm | Cam Hardie | 59kg | 1:39.82 | - | 3 |
| 2.5L | $7.50 |
| 15/17 | 13/05/2026 | 16 | HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | York | 2414m | Good | Oisin Orr | 57kg | 2:32.75 | - | 4 |
| 34.8L | $19.00 |
| 3/9 | 27/04/2026 | 19 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Rowan Scott | 59.5kg | 1:59.64 | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $6.50 |
| 2/10 | 08/04/2026 | 19 | HCP 4U | $19,060.00 | Nottingham | 2011m | Good | Rowan Scott | 57kg | 2:10.37 | - | 3 |
| 4.0L | $9.00 |
| 6/12 | 20/03/2026 | 14 | HCP 4U | $63,520.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Oisin Orr | 57.5kg | 1:56.88 | - | 5 |
| 4.3L | $15.00 |
| 3/10 | 06/03/2026 | 91 | HCP 4U | $17,240.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Oisin Orr | 57.5kg | 1:41.43 | - | 2 |
| 2.3L | $17.00 |
| 3/8 | 05/12/2025 | 8 | HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Shane Gray | 60kg | 2:14.83 | 3-2-3 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $4.33 |

Jockey: Cam Hardie
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months 2nd in a small field at this track on July 26 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Jez Bomb with 61.5kg at $23. Previously second-up won by a neck at Newcastle All Weather on October 14 over 2040m defeating Jack Sparowe with 58kg at $3.80. Should be right about the mark again.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 26/07/2026 | 128 | HCP 3U | $30,380.00 | Pontefract | 2011m | Good Firm | Cam Hardie | 61.5kg | 2:09.81 | 4-4-2 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $23.00 |
| 8/12 | 20/03/2026 | 24 | HCP 4U | $63,520.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Cam Hardie | 60kg | 1:56.88 | - | 4 |
| 5.3L | $19.00 |
| 3/6 | 24/02/2026 | 54 | HCP 4U | $18,290.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Cam Hardie | 60.5kg | 2:11.77 | - | 1 |
| 4.3L | $4.50 |
| 5/6 | 01/01/2026 | 19 | HCP 4U | $33,400.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Cam Hardie | 59.5kg | 2:11.97 | 3-3-5 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $4.50 |
| 1/12 | 13/12/2025 | 16 | HCP 3U | $16,970.00 | Newcastle | 2049m | Neutral | Cam Hardie | 62.5kg | 2:13.41 | 4-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.0L | $3.00 |
| 3/10 | 27/11/2025 | 21 | APP HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Cam Hardie | 60.5kg | 2:12.21 | 4-1-3 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $3.25 |
| 1/10 | 06/11/2025 | 10 | APP HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Cam Hardie | 62kg | 2:15.95 | 2-2-1 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/13 | 27/10/2025 | 13 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | NS | Cam Hardie | 62kg | 2:14.65 | 2-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
| 1/9 | 14/10/2025 | 50 | HCP 4U | $14,020.00 | Newcastle | 2049m | Neutral | Cam Hardie | 58kg | 2:17.30 | 3-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $3.75 |
| 10/13 | 25/08/2025 | 67 | HCP 3U | $11,250.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Cam Hardie | 63.5kg | 1:42.82 | 11-11-10 | 9 |
| 5.8L | $7.50 |
| 10/11 | 19/06/2025 | 15 | HCP 4U | $15,680.00 | Wetherby | 1609m | Good | Cam Hardie | 58.5kg | 1:38.65 | 3-7-10 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Aiden Brookes
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 3rd of 9 at Chester on August 2 over 2100m, 6 len behind Tiger with 64.5kg at $29. The start before that ran last in a small field at Sandown Park on July 29 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Brocklesby Bill carrying 59.5kg at $10. Can't tip with much confidence.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 02/08/2026 | 4 | HCP 3U | $27,230.00 | Chester | 2112m | Good | Aiden Brookes | 64.5kg | 2:10.12 | 8-4-3 | 9 |
| 5.8L | $29.00 |
| 5/5 | 29/07/2026 | 11 | APP HCP 3U | $20,870.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1609m | Good Firm | Oliver Carmichael | 59.5kg | 1:45.76 | 5-4-5 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $10.00 |
| 1/7 | 18/07/2026 | 16 | HCP 4U | $27,230.00 | Ripon | 1609m | Good | Aiden Brookes | 58kg | 1:40.45 | 2-5-1 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $29.00 |
| 5/10 | 02/07/2026 | 3 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Charlie Bell | 55.5kg | 1:40.27 | 6-4-5 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $10.00 |
| 5/14 | 29/06/2026 | 40 | HCP 3U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Cieren Fallon | 61.5kg | 1:40.28 | 13-11-5 | 9 |
| 3.8L | $15.00 |
| 5/11 | 20/05/2026 | 14 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Hollie Doyle | 59kg | 1:24.50 | - | 9 |
| 2.0L | $13.00 |
| 6/14 | 06/05/2026 | 11 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Hollie Doyle | 61.5kg | 1:25.20 | - | 10 |
| 4.5L | $6.50 |
| 4/9 | 25/04/2026 | 25 | HCP 4U | $19,600.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Edward Greatrex | 59.5kg | 1:26.73 | - | 9 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/12 | 31/03/2026 | 7 | HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Rossa Ryan | 63kg | 1:27.87 | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $1.83 |
| 1/7 | 24/03/2026 | 40 | HCP 4U | $17,240.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Rossa Ryan | 59kg | 1:47.52 | - | 7 |
| 0.8L | $2.10 |
| 6/10 | 12/02/2026 | 13 | HCP 4U | $17,240.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | Charlie Bell | 56kg | 1:37.01 | 6-6-6 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Callum Shepherd
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Had two starts to date. At debut, won by 1.0 len at Redcar on June 19 over 2000m defeating New Poetic carrying 60.5kg at $8.50. Last start didn't do much in the run home; 6th of 8 at Doncaster on July 9 over 2400m, 6 len behind Hatteen with 61.5kg at $17. Leading player.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 09/07/2026 | 20 | NOV 3 | $145,200.00 | Doncaster | 2414m | Good Firm | Connor Beasley | 61.5kg | 2:29.65 | 2-1-6 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $17.00 |
| 1/6 | 19/06/2026 | - | NOV 3U | $21,780.00 | Redcar | 2011m | Good | Connor Beasley | 60.5kg | 2:08.74 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $8.50 |

Jockey: D Allan
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 7th of 13 at Haydock Park on August 8 over 1600m, 8 len behind Arctic Thunder carrying 56kg at $29. The race before that 4th of 15 at York on July 25 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Dwindling Funds carrying 59.5kg at $12. Finished seventh last start over 1600m at Haydock Park when he had to contend with an awkward barrier.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/13 | 08/08/2026 | 14 | HCP 3U | $54,450.00 | Haydock Park | 1609m | Good | Oisin Mcsweeney | 56kg | 1:39.21 | 4-8-7 | 12 |
| 8.8L | $29.00 |
| 4/15 | 25/07/2026 | 6 | HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | York | 1609m | Good Firm | Amie Waugh | 59.5kg | 1:39.39 | 4-2-4 | 10 |
| 1.8L | $12.00 |
| 1/4 | 19/07/2026 | 15 | HCP 3U | $24,620.00 | Redcar | 2011m | Good Firm | Jake Dickson | 56kg | 2:06.66 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.88 |
| 2/8 | 04/07/2026 | 10 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Carlisle | 1810m | Good | Amy Collier | 66kg | 1:56.88 | - | 9 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
| 5/14 | 24/06/2026 | 11 | HCP 3U | $54,450.00 | Carlisle | 1609m | Good Firm | David Allan | 59kg | 1:37.14 | 11-10-5 | 10 |
| 3.0L | $5.00 |
| 5/16 | 13/06/2026 | 16 | HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | York | 1810m | Good | David Allan | 56.5kg | 1:48.23 | 6-5-5 | 17 |
| 2.3L | $21.00 |
| 4/10 | 28/05/2026 | 13 | HCP 4U | $32,670.00 | Ripon | 2011m | Good | James Sullivan | 55kg | 2:03.27 | - | 3 |
| 2.8L | $6.50 |
| 10/15 | 15/05/2026 | 29 | HCP 4U | $108,900.00 | York | 2112m | Good | Duran Fentiman | 53kg | 2:11.42 | - | 7 |
| 7.3L | $51.00 |
| 4/10 | 16/04/2026 | 187 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Ripon | 2011m | Good Soft | David Allan | 59kg | 2:04.70 | - | 5 |
| 5.8L | $9.50 |
| 18/19 | 11/10/2025 | 23 | HCP 3U | $46,130.00 | York | 2062m | Good | David Allan | 61kg | 2:11.12 | 10-14-18 | 1 |
| 25.8L | $7.50 |
| 5/13 | 18/09/2025 | 19 | HCP 3U | $54,450.00 | Ayr | 2011m | Good Soft | David Allan | 58.5kg | 2:14.14 | 5-1-5 | 12 |
| 4.8L | $13.00 |

Jockey: L Morris
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 14th of 19 at Goodwood on July 30 over 1600m, 6 len behind Exclusive Code with 55.5kg at $23. The start before that 5th of 11 at Ascot on July 10 over 1600m, 5 len behind Ciarrai Abu with 56kg at $15. Prepared to risk.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/19 | 30/07/2026 | 20 | HCP 3 | $90,750.00 | Goodwood | 1609m | Good Firm | David Probert | 55.5kg | 1:40.48 | 12-7-14 | 12 |
| 6.0L | $23.00 |
| 5/11 | 10/07/2026 | 28 | HCP 3 | $54,450.00 | Ascot Uk | 1609m | Good Firm | Jamie Spencer | 56kg | 1:39.45 | 11-11-5 | 11 |
| 4.8L | $15.00 |
| 6/9 | 12/06/2026 | 20 | HCP 3 | $27,230.00 | Chester | 2112m | Good Soft | Oisin Orr | 60kg | 2:17.89 | 6-6-6 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $13.00 |
| 4/10 | 23/05/2026 | 28 | HCP 3 | $49,910.00 | York | 2112m | Good | Oisin Orr | 61kg | 2:11.92 | - | 11 |
| 6.0L | $17.00 |
| 4/8 | 25/04/2026 | 210 | HCP 3 | $21,780.00 | Haydock Park | 1609m | Good Firm | Ross Coakley | 61kg | 1:43.12 | - | 8 |
| 4.3L | $19.00 |
| 13/30 | 27/09/2025 | 16 | 2 | $1,660,520.00 | Curragh | 1408m | YS | Ross Coakley | 59.5kg | 1:28.91 | - | 32 |
| 9.5L | $151.00 |
| 17/21 | 11/09/2025 | 8 | OPEN 2 | $811,260.00 | Doncaster | 1308m | Good Soft | Oisin Murphy | 59kg | 1:18.60 | 16-19-17 | 7 |
| 17.1L | $34.00 |
| 2/11 | 03/09/2025 | 17 | NOV 2 | $19,960.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Oisin Murphy | 62kg | 1:14.72 | 3-4-2 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $3.75 |
| 1/4 | 17/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $21,780.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | Good Firm | Jason Watson | 60.5kg | 1:20.56 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $3.25 |