Pontefract Race 2 - Juddmonte EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)
RICKY PUNTING (10) sets the standard after a close 2nd at Hamilton over 1212m last week, with prior 4th at Bath suggesting he’s improving at this trip. TOO MANY SPIRITS (7) was beaten 0.1L when 2nd here at Pontefract over 1008m and steps up in distance. ADORAMUS (1) was 3rd at Lingfield over 1207m, beaten 4L, and maps as a key chance at the same trip. ARRBOB (5) improved to 4th at Beverley over 1005m and could progress up in distance. GREEN SOVEREIGN (2) was 5th at Kempton over 1207m and has inside draw.
Jockey: Jonny Peate
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Debut 3rd at Lingfield over 1207m on 30 Apr, beaten 4L on good going at $13 in a GBB Race. Two-year-old colt by Zoustar for Jack Morland, now 22 days between runs. Draw improves from 9 to 6 and keeps 60.5kg under Jonny Peate. Can improve with the run under his belt.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 30/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Lingfield | 1207m | GOOD | Pat Cosgrave | 60.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 4L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Kaiya Fraser
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Second-up after an 18-day break. Debuted 5th of 9 at Kempton over 1207m on 4 May, beaten 5.8L in a GBB Race with 60.5kg at $13 behind Shadow King. Draws the inside gate now after barrier 6 last time for Kaiya Fraser for Harry Eustace. Can improve with race experience.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 04/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Kempton | 1207m | GOOD | Kaiya Fraser | 60.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 5.8L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Jason Hart
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Shaman out of Zanoubiya makes his debut for C Johnston. Drawn barrier 4 with Jason Hart up and carries 60.5kg. From Middleham and Irish-bred. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Harry Russell
Weight: 59kgs
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Third-up for R A Fahey after a 29-day break, this 2yo colt improved to 4th at Beverley over 1005m on 23 Apr, beaten 6.3L on good going at $4.50. Debut was 9th of 15 at Doncaster over 1008m on 28 Mar at $21. Drops 1.5kg and draws wider from barrier 9 with Harry Russell staying on. Can improve with further experience.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 23/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Beverley | 1005m | GOOD | Harry Russell | 60.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 6.3L | $4.50 |
| 9/15 | 28/03/2026 | - | Novice Stakes | $39,348.00 | Doncaster | 1008m | GOOD | Harry Russell | 60.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 10.5L | $21.00 |
Jockey: P J Mcdonald
Weight: 59kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Calyx making his debut for Craig Lidster. Drawn barrier 8 with P J McDonald up and carries 59kg. From Malton yard and Irish-bred out of Real Me. Can feature with a clean break and natural ability.
Jockey: P Mulrennan
Weight: 59kgs
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Comes off a narrow 2nd at Pontefract over 1008m on 21 Apr, beaten 0.1L by Margaret's Pearl with 60.5kg at $11. Two runs this season for 2nd and 5th; improved sharply second-up. Drops 1.5kg, draws barrier 5, and steps up 199m. Two-year-old gelding for T Coyle & K Wood with P Mulrennan up; can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 21/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Pontefract | 1008m | GOOD | David Nolan | 60.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 0.1L | $11.00 |
| 5/8 | 10/04/2026 | - | 2yo | $9,837.00 | Thirsk | 1006m | GOOD | David Nolan | 60.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 7.77L | $7.50 |
Jockey: Sean Kirrane
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Two-year-old gelding by Oasis Dream on debut for T D Easterby. Draws barrier 7 with Sean Kirrane booked at 57.5kg. Malton-trained and bred out of Street Cry mare Chime Hope. Can feature with a professional debut.
Jockey: Cam Hardie
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Two-year-old gelding by Inns Of Court out of Hedaaya, trained by B Ellison at Malton. Drawn barrier 10 with 57.5kg under Cam Hardie. Debut profile only, with no exposed race form. Can show up if handling the occasion.
Jockey: Pierre-Louis Jamin
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Comes off a 7-day back-up after a solid 2nd at Hamilton over 1212m on 15 May, beaten 1.5L by Wild Terrain with 57.5kg at $4.50 on good ground. Earlier finished 4th of 10 at Bath over 1152m on 29 Apr on firm, beaten 6.2L with 60.5kg at $6.50. Two-year-old gelding by Nando Parrado for Tom Dascombe, drawn 3 with Pierre-Louis Jamin up. Can feature with further improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 15/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $11,312.00 | Hamilton | 1212m | GOOD | Pierre Louis Jamin | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $4.50 |
| 4/10 | 29/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Bath | 1152m | FIRM | Pierre Louis Jamin | 60.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 6.2L | $6.50 |