Pontefract Race 7 - Sarah Gusterson Memorial Hcp
GOYARD (3) Tailed off to finish 8th last start at Ripon. Likely to bounce back and matched against a less competitive field. Can get the job done . TRILBY (1) Was all too good winning by 1 1/4L last start at Carlisle and drops back to a suitable class. Jockey Patrick Mcdonald is very comfortable steering. Should be competitive in this race at a bit of odds. THE GOOD BISCUIT (4) Narrowly clinched the victory last time at Catterick and dropping in class. Drawn well. Gets a chance to win. IRIS DANCER (5) Fought on well to win a tight contest last run at Hamilton and facing less formidable opponents. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Has a positive draw. Include in chances.

Jockey: P J Mcdonald
Weight: 63.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Displayed potential when winning by 1 1/4L last start at Carlisle and has been racing in stronger company. Should get going late. Patrick Mcdonald has been successful previously. Serious contender.
Last Starts 46 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 | 09/06/2026 | - | CL4 | $10,329.00 | Carlisle | 1005m | GOOD | Patrick Mcdonald | 62.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1.25L | $3.75 |
| 3/20 | 23/05/2026 | - | CL4 | $24,592.00 | York | 1207m | GOOD | Patrick Mcdonald | 61.5kg | - | - | 20 |
| 2.5L | $15.00 |
| 1/6 | 21/05/2026 | - | CL4 | $10,821.00 | Haydock | 1005m | SOFT(HVY PL) | Patrick Mcdonald | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.88 |
| 6/7 | 04/05/2026 | - | CL4 | $14,756.00 | Beverley | 1005m | GOOD | Patrick Mcdonald | 57.5kg | - | 5-5-5-4-6 | 3 |
| 1.85L | $3.25 |
| 2/9 | 23/04/2026 | - | CL4 | $10,477.00 | Beverley | 1005m | GOOD | Patrick Mcdonald | 59.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1.25L | $5.50 |
| 5/9 | 08/04/2026 | - | CL4 | $8,853.00 | Catterick | 1199m | GOOD | Oisin Orr | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 4.75L | $3.75 |
| 8/10 | 12/03/2026 | - | Div 2 | $9,345.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | GOOD | Oisin Orr | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 5.25L | $8.00 |
| 4/12 | 25/10/2025 | - | CL2 | $49,185.00 | Doncaster | 1008m | HEAVY | Sean Dylan Bowen | 52.5kg | - | 11-11-10-8-4 | 8 |
| 1.4L | $4.50 |
| 2/8 | 17/10/2025 | - | CL3 | $14,755.00 | Haydock | 1005m | GOOD | Billy Loughnane | 56kg | - | 5-4-4-3-2 | 5 |
| 1L | $5.00 |
| 3/10 | 06/10/2025 | - | Fisher | $14,755.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | SOFT | Oisin Orr | 57.5kg | - | 4-3-3-3-1-3 | 1 |
| 0.95L | $4.00 |
| 3/12 | 27/09/2025 | - | CL3 | $14,755.00 | Haydock | 1207m | GOOD | Sean Dylan Bowen | 57.5kg | - | 10-8-7-6-2-3 | 13 |
| 2.75L | $6.50 |
| 8/16 | 14/09/2025 | - | CL4 | $21,641.00 | Doncaster | 1008m | SOFT | Jonathan England | 62.5kg | - | 15-15-15-11-8 | 17 |
| 1.2L | $10.00 |
| 6/10 | 06/08/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | GOOD | Jonathan England | 61.5kg | - | 7-7-7-6-5-6 | 10 |
| 4.8L | $13.00 |
| 13/14 | 18/07/2025 | - | CL2 | $34,430.00 | Hamilton | 1212m | GOOD | Joe Fanning | 55.5kg | - | 11-10-10-13-12-13 | 11 |
| 7.35L | $23.00 |
| 4/12 | 15/06/2025 | - | CL3 | $34,430.00 | Hamilton | 1012m | GOOD | Joe Fanning | 60kg | - | 9-8-9-6-4 | 14 |
| 2.3L | $7.00 |
| 14/16 | 31/05/2025 | - | CL3 | $29,511.00 | Haydock | 1207m | GOOD | Shane Gray | 57.5kg | - | 10-9-10-8-12-14 | 10 |
| 8.7L | $11.00 |
| 7/17 | 15/05/2025 | - | CL2 | $59,022.00 | York | 1005m | GOOD | Patrick Mcdonald | 56kg | - | 14-12-6-7-7 | 4 |
| 3.85L | $12.00 |
| 4/11 | 26/04/2025 | - | CL2 | $49,185.00 | Leicester | 1207m | GOOD | Billy Loughnane | 55kg | - | 9-10-10-11-3-4 | 4 |
| 2.25L | $7.00 |
| 1/7 | 16/04/2025 | - | Div 1 | $14,756.00 | Beverley | 1005m | GOOD | Patrick Mcdonald | 59kg | - | 5-4-4-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.25L | $2.62 |
| 12/19 | 30/03/2025 | - | CL3 | $22,133.00 | Doncaster | 1208m | GOOD | Joe Fanning | 56kg | - | 17-15-15-15-15-12 | 16 |
| 5.15L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Mason Paetel
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing on a quick back up. Jumped at $9.50 and finished 4th last run at Newmarket. Looking for an improved run and up against a less competitive field. Seems very unlikely.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 18/07/2026 | - | CL4 | $12,296.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | GOOD TO FIRM | Robert Havlin | 61.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 3L | $9.50 |
| 3/10 | 01/07/2026 | - | CL4 | $11,804.00 | Epsom | 1410m | GD(GD/FM PL) | Mason Paetel | 61kg | - | - | 6 |
| 3L | $7.00 |
| 8/11 | 30/05/2026 | - | CL4 | $12,444.00 | Beverley | 1495m | GOOD | Kevin Stott | 61kg | - | - | 9 |
| 3.3L | $8.50 |
| 3/11 | 20/05/2026 | - | CL4 | $11,804.00 | Kempton | 1408m | GOOD | Robert Havlin | 61kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1.05L | $26.00 |
| 6/13 | 06/05/2026 | - | CL3 | $24,592.00 | Chester | 1409m | GOOD | Harry Davies | 59kg | - | - | 2 |
| 4.45L | $23.00 |
| 9/9 | 25/04/2026 | - | CL4 | $10,623.00 | Southwell | 1420m | GOOD | Robert Havlin | 62kg | - | - | 6 |
| 9.8L | $19.00 |
| 7/9 | 21/01/2026 | - | CL4 | $9,345.00 | Lingfield | 1409m | GOOD | Robert Havlin | 62kg | - | 2-1-1-1-1-3-7 | 1 |
| 6.75L | $9.00 |
| 1/12 | 01/01/2026 | - | CL4 | $29,511.00 | Southwell | 1221m | GOOD | Harry Davies | 61kg | - | 5-6-6-6-5-1 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $34.00 |
| 4/12 | 18/12/2025 | - | CL4 | $11,804.00 | Chelmsford | 1408m | GOOD | Robert Havlin | 61.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-6-4 | 6 |
| 3.55L | $23.00 |
| 11/12 | 24/11/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,345.00 | Wolverhampton | 1441m | GOOD | Mason Paetel | 63kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-8-11 | 6 |
| 9.25L | $21.00 |
| 5/9 | 25/08/2025 | - | CL3 | $19,674.00 | Epsom | 1410m | GOOD | Jason Watson | 59.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-2-3-5 | 4 |
| 3.7L | $13.00 |
| 1/6 | 13/08/2025 | - | CL4 | $10,477.00 | Beverley | 1495m | GOOD | Warren Fentiman | 62.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 4.75L | $3.25 |
| 1/6 | 01/08/2025 | - | CL4 | $14,756.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | GOOD | Mason Paetel | 55kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 4 |
| 2L | $7.50 |
| 3/4 | 24/06/2025 | - | CL4 | $10,034.00 | Brighton | 1399m | GOOD | Alistair Rawlinson | 61.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-2-3 | 1 |
| 1.05L | $7.00 |
| 4/9 | 15/06/2025 | - | CL4 | $11,066.00 | Salisbury | 1401m | GOOD | Silvestre De Sousa | 60.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-3-4 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $4.50 |
| 1/9 | 28/05/2025 | - | CL5 | $8,508.00 | Beverley | 1495m | GOOD | Rossa Ryan | 60.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.25L | $4.50 |
| 4/7 | 28/04/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Lingfield | 1409m | GOOD | Alistair Rawlinson | 56kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-2-4 | 2 |
| 2.05L | $7.50 |
| 3/10 | 12/04/2025 | - | Div 1 | $7,870.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | GOOD | Alistair Rawlinson | 60.5kg | - | 2-4-3-2-3-3 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $4.33 |
| 5/9 | 12/02/2025 | - | CL4 | $11,804.00 | Kempton | 1408m | GOOD | Kyle Mchugh | 57kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-5 | 7 |
| 0.85L | $12.00 |
| 2/9 | 20/01/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,870.00 | Kempton | 1408m | SOFT | Billy Loughnane | 60kg | - | 4-4-4-4-3-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $4.33 |

Jockey: D Nolan
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $4.00 and folded up in the straight when 8th last start at Ripon. Likely to bounce back and up against a less challenging field. Good tough competitor that can be supported.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 06/07/2026 | - | CL4 | $11,804.00 | Ripon | 1005m | GOOD | Daniel Tudhope | 64.5kg | - | 6-8-8-7-8 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $4.00 |
| 3/9 | 21/06/2026 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Pontefract | 1008m | GOOD | Daniel Tudhope | 62.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.95L | $8.50 |
| 5/10 | 04/10/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Redcar | 1005m | GOOD | David Nolan | 61.5kg | - | 6-6-5-5-5 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $8.50 |
| 8/10 | 20/09/2025 | - | Div 1 | $12,936.00 | Newmarket | 1207m | GOOD | Billy Loughnane | 62.5kg | - | 6-5-4-3-5-8 | 6 |
| 4.75L | $9.50 |
| 1/5 | 04/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,870.00 | Ripon | 1005m | GOOD | Daniel Tudhope | 62.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $1.33 |
| 1/7 | 19/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Ripon | 1207m | SOFT | Daniel Tudhope | 60.5kg | - | 2-1-1-1-1-1 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $1.30 |
| 2/8 | 28/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Doncaster | 1208m | GOOD | David Nolan | 59kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2 | 9 |
| 2.75L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Jason Hart
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Really dug deep when winning by a head last time at Catterick and challenged by weaker competitors. Will be aiming for a soft run from the draw. One for the value hunters.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 15/07/2026 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Catterick | 1199m | GOOD TO FIRM | Joanna Mason | 62.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.75 |
| 4/6 | 21/06/2026 | - | CL3 | $16,723.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | GOOD | Joanna Mason | 58.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2.5L | $6.50 |
| 4/9 | 02/06/2026 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | GOOD | Warren Fentiman | 59.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 5.75L | $5.00 |
| 8/13 | 17/05/2026 | - | CL4 | $29,511.00 | Hamilton | 1212m | GOOD | Warren Fentiman | 59kg | - | 4-6-8-8-5-8 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $9.50 |
| 2/12 | 08/05/2026 | - | CL4 | $29,511.00 | Chester | 1222m | GOOD | Warren Fentiman | 56kg | - | - | 7 |
| 1.25L | $6.50 |
| 2/6 | 29/04/2026 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | GOOD | Warren Fentiman | 54.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/9 | 08/04/2026 | - | CL4 | $8,853.00 | Catterick | 1199m | GOOD | Joanna Mason | 57.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 1.05L | $8.00 |
| 1/10 | 28/10/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Catterick | 1199m | SOFT | Joanna Mason | 60.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.75L | $6.00 |
| 1/12 | 20/10/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Pontefract | 1008m | SOFT | Joanna Mason | 57kg | - | 8-7-5-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.75L | $5.50 |
| 3/14 | 07/10/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,886.00 | Leicester | 1207m | GOOD | Warren Fentiman | 62.5kg | - | 8-7-8-9-6-3 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $8.50 |
| 9/13 | 06/10/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,870.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | SOFT | Warren Fentiman | 60.5kg | - | 6-7-5-7-7-9 | 12 |
| 10.8L | $21.00 |
| 9/14 | 25/09/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | GOOD | Warren Fentiman | 59.5kg | - | 13-12-13-13-13-9 | 14 |
| 4.7L | $9.00 |
| 4/15 | 06/09/2025 | - | CL4 | $11,804.00 | Thirsk | 1408m | GOOD | Joanna Mason | 57.5kg | - | 10-8-7-7-5-5-5 | 7 |
| 3.75L | $12.00 |
| 5/5 | 22/08/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,935.00 | Hamilton | 1212m | GOOD | Warren Fentiman | 58.5kg | - | 5-5-5-3-4-5 | 1 |
| 5.05L | $3.00 |
| 4/10 | 06/08/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | GOOD | Warren Fentiman | 55kg | - | 5-6-6-7-7-4 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 18/07/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,870.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | GOOD | Warren Fentiman | 61.5kg | - | 6-6-6-6-5-1 | 3 |
| 1L | $4.33 |
| 6/9 | 02/07/2025 | - | Div 1 | $7,870.00 | Thirsk | 1408m | GOOD | Joanna Mason | 61.5kg | - | 4-5-6-5-5-2-6 | 9 |
| 3.25L | $6.50 |
| 7/8 | 21/06/2025 | - | CL5 | $10,477.00 | Ayr | 1207m | GOOD | Kaiya Fraser | 63.5kg | - | 8-8-7-7-7-7 | 1 |
| 4.85L | $3.50 |
| 6/10 | 09/06/2025 | - | Div 2 | $7,870.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | GOOD | Joanna Mason | 64.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2-3-7 | 5 |
| 5.15L | $5.50 |
| 7/12 | 17/05/2025 | - | CL3 | $19,674.00 | Thirsk | 1408m | GOOD | Joanna Mason | 56kg | - | 12-12-12-12-11-11-7 | 4 |
| 4.7L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Rowan Scott
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Fought on well to win a tight contest by a nose last run at Hamilton and competing at a lower class. Should come to hand quickly. Gets a favourable draw. Can feature in this event.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 11/07/2026 | - | 3yo+ | $7,870.00 | Hamilton | 1212m | GOOD | Connor Beasley | 60.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.05L | $5.00 |
| 6/8 | 30/06/2026 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Musselburgh | 1421m | GOOD | Rowan Scott | 54.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 6.8L | $13.00 |
| 1/7 | 25/06/2026 | - | CL6 | $6,886.00 | Hamilton | 1212m | GD/FM(GD PL) | Rowan Scott | 62.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2.25L | $3.00 |
| 2/8 | 17/06/2026 | - | CL5 | $7,870.00 | Hamilton | 1212m | GOOD | Connor Beasley | 57kg | - | 1-1-3-4-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
| 1/6 | 10/06/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $7,870.00 | Hamilton | 1212m | GOOD | Rowan Scott | 56kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.01L | $7.00 |
| 6/9 | 04/06/2026 | - | CL5 | $7,870.00 | Hamilton | 1212m | GOOD | Tom Kiely Marshall | 53.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 8.5L | $5.00 |
| 10/12 | 18/05/2026 | - | CL5 | $7,870.00 | Carlisle | 1172m | SOFT | Rowan Scott | 55.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 7.95L | $7.00 |
| 4/7 | 05/05/2026 | - | CL6 | $7,869.00 | Ayr | 1207m | GOOD | Andrew Mullen | 61.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 2.5L | $8.50 |
| 11/18 | 18/04/2026 | - | CL5 | $7,870.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | GOOD | Andrew Mullen | 56kg | - | - | 7 |
| 6.35L | $26.00 |
| 2/13 | 07/04/2026 | - | CL6 | $6,394.00 | Pontefract | 1008m | GOOD TO SOFT | Lexie Clarkson | 53kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.25L | $21.00 |
| 9/13 | 27/10/2025 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Redcar | 1204m | GOOD | Amie Waugh | 62.5kg | - | 1-1-2-2-7-9 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $21.00 |
| 10/11 | 09/10/2025 | - | CL4 | $11,459.00 | Ayr | 1207m | HEAVY | Rhys Elliott | 55kg | - | 4-4-7-9-11-10 | 9 |
| 11.25L | $151.00 |
| 7/7 | 29/09/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,701.00 | Hamilton | 1212m | SOFT | Amy Milburn | 70.5kg | - | 4-5-5-6-7-7 | 6 |
| 8.6L | $11.00 |
| 7/8 | 21/09/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,935.00 | Hamilton | 1212m | SOFT | Andrew Mullen | 59kg | - | 1-1-2-6-7-7 | 1 |
| 6.65L | $11.00 |
| 10/11 | 11/09/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | GOOD | Andrew Mullen | 57kg | - | 1-1-2-6-10-10 | 4 |
| 8L | $26.00 |
| 3/4 | 03/09/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,870.00 | Hamilton | 1212m | GOOD | Andrew Mullen | 62.5kg | - | 1-3-2-2-3-3 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $3.00 |
| 1/5 | 22/08/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,935.00 | Hamilton | 1212m | GOOD | Andrew Mullen | 59kg | - | 2-2-2-4-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.75 |
| 6/10 | 12/08/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,935.00 | Hamilton | 1212m | GOOD | Andrew Mullen | 57kg | - | 1-1-2-3-6-6 | 1 |
| 3L | $6.50 |
| 20/22 | 25/07/2025 | - | CL4 | $24,592.00 | York | 1207m | GOOD | Andrew Mullen | 57kg | - | 7-7-13-15-18-20 | 21 |
| 9.65L | $34.00 |
| 11/18 | 12/07/2025 | - | CL4 | $24,592.00 | York | 1207m | GOOD | Rossa Ryan | 57.5kg | - | 6-6-7-14-17-11 | 20 |
| 5.05L | $23.00 |