Pontefract Race 2 - Sir Peter O'Sullevan Charitable Trust Supports NHC EBF Novice Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus Race)
SEA LANTERN (1) comes off a maiden win at Roscommon over 2429m, scoring by 1.75L, and looks well placed here. ASIA FORCE (2) has finished 2nd at both starts this season, most recently at Southwell over 2233m when beaten 9.5L after leading. INFRAAD (3) resumed with a 3rd at Nottingham over 2057m, beaten 3.5L, and was runner-up at Doncaster prior. NIGHT WOLF (5) was 3rd at Redcar over 1408m last start. LEIGHTON (4) and WHY NOT WIN (6) are lightly raced and open to improvement.
Jockey: D Tudhope
Weight: 67.5kgs
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First-up after 240 days. Last start won at Roscommon over 2429m on 1 Sep by 1.75L on soft going at $11, defeating Simurgh. Also placed 3rd at Roscommon two runs back over 2456m. Can feature with a repeat of that form.
Last Starts 240 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/15 | 01/09/2025 | - | 3UP MDN | $12,000.00 | Roscommon | 2429m | SOFT | J J G Ryan | 61kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1.75L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 19/08/2025 | - | 3yo+ | $12,000.00 | Roscommon | 2456m | GOOD | Paddy Harnett | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 3.55L | $13.00 |
Jockey: S H James
Weight: 57kgs
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Placed 2nd at Southwell over 2233m last start after leading throughout, beaten 9.5L by Shabab Al Ahli at $2.75. Also finished 2nd at Newcastle over 2050m two runs back, beaten 2.75L by Level Look at $1.60. Drops 3.5kg and steps back slightly in trip. Consistent so far and can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 83 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 05/02/2026 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $11,805.00 | Southwell | 2233m | GOOD | S H James | 60.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $2.75 |
| 2/4 | 09/01/2026 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $11,805.00 | Newcastle | 2050m | GOOD | Pierre Louis Jamin | 60.5kg | - | 4-4-4-4-4-4-3-3 | 2 |
| 2.75L | $1.60 |
Jockey: Tom Marquand
Weight: 57kgs
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Placed in both career starts, including a last start 3rd of 9 at Nottingham over 2057m on 8 Apr, beaten 3.5L by Bay Royale at $2. Ran 2nd at Doncaster on debut over 1609m, finishing 1.25L behind Golden Story on soft ground. Drops slightly in trip and draws better in barrier 2. Can feature with further improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 08/04/2026 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $11,805.00 | Nottingham | 2057m | GOOD | Cieren Fallon | 56kg | - | - | 8 |
| 3.5L | $2.00 |
| 2/5 | 24/10/2025 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $39,348.00 | Doncaster | 1609m | SOFT | Cieren Fallon | 60.5kg | - | 4-4-3-4-4-3-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.25L | $4.00 |
Jockey: R Havlin
Weight: 57kgs
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Resumes after 177 days following a debut 5th of 12 at Kempton over 1609m on soft ground, beaten 11.2L at $3. Steps up in trip and drops 3.5kg from that run. Three-year-old colt by Frankel out of Coronet for the Gosden stable. Can improve with added fitness and experience.
Last Starts 177 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 03/11/2025 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $19,674.00 | Kempton | 1609m | SOFT | Robert Havlin | 60.5kg | - | 9-9-9-9-9-8-7-5 | 9 |
| 11.2L | $3.00 |
Jockey: D Swift
Weight: 57kgs
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Resumes after 184 days and steps up sharply in trip. Last start finished 3rd of 9 at Redcar over 1408m, beaten 3.5L behind Skiathos at $2. Ran 5th at York the start prior. Can feature with improvement over the longer distance.
Last Starts 184 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 | 27/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Redcar | 1408m | GOOD | Dale Swift | 60.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-4-3-3 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $2.00 |
| 5/13 | 22/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $98,370.00 | York | 1408m | GOOD | Jason Hart | 60.5kg | - | 13-12-12-13-10-6-5 | 14 |
| 2.15L | $41.00 |
Jockey: P J Mcdonald
Weight: 57kgs
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Three-year-old colt by Ghaiyyath on debut for C Johnston. Draws barrier 6 with P J Mcdonald to ride. Market may provide the best guide to his chances.