Racing at Pontefract: the track
Races here are run from 5f to 21.5f, most commonly around 6f, with an average field of 8 runners — from 1,188 Pontefract races in our database.
The Pontefract data that actually repeats
Before you back anything at Pontefract, three numbers matter — and they come from 1,188 Pontefract races in our settled-results database, not a pundit's hunch.
How often the favourite wins at Pontefract
The SP favourite has won 36.0% of races at Pontefract across 1,188 races. That is above the ~33% market-wide average — Pontefract rewards the form horse more than most tracks, but it still loses two races in three. Blind favourite-backing is not a plan at Pontefract.
It's not just about winning: the Pontefract favourite is placed 67.2% of the time (finishing in the official frame), which matters if you back each-way.
The ground shifts the picture too — on soft or heavy going the Pontefract favourite wins 35.2% (398 races), versus 36.5% on good or firmer (790 races). Check the going before you trust the market.
Trainers with the best Pontefract record (last 12 months)
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Strike rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth Carr | 34 | 8 | 23.5% |
| Tim Easterby | 73 | 6 | 8.2% |
| David O'Meara | 32 | 6 | 18.8% |
| K R Burke | 17 | 6 | 35.3% |
| William Haggas | 9 | 5 | 55.6% |
Jockeys with the best Pontefract record (last 12 months)
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Strike rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Tudhope | 46 | 10 | 21.7% |
| Joanna Mason | 39 | 8 | 20.5% |
| Jason Hart | 44 | 7 | 15.9% |
| David Allan | 53 | 6 | 11.3% |
| Clifford Lee | 14 | 6 | 42.9% |
Trainer and jockey records: all Pontefract runners in the last 12 months, minimum 8 runs, from our settled-results database. Favourite strike-rate: every Pontefract race with a priced favourite, 2015 onwards. Most recent qualifying Pontefract winner in our data: Secret Force (IRE) (6/4, 2026-06-21).
How our Pontefract tips are made
This isn't a tipster's opinion. The same engine that measures the records above scores every runner at Pontefract each morning — form, class, the draw, the going, trainer and jockey signals across 11 years of UK & Irish results — and publishes a rated pick for every race before the off. Win or lose, every selection is logged on our public track record (verified 34.4% on max-bet selections).
Pontefract tips — FAQs
What are today's Pontefract tips?
There's no racing at Pontefract today. When Pontefract next races, our model publishes a rated pick for every race before the off — get them free on Telegram.
How often does the favourite win at Pontefract?
The SP favourite has won 36.0% of races at Pontefract across 1,188 races in our settled-results database. That's why we rate every runner rather than backing the market blind.
Which trainers do best at Pontefract?
Over the last 12 months the leading yard at Pontefract is Ruth Carr (8 wins from 34 runners, 23.5%). The full trainer and jockey breakdown is above.