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Pontefract Racecourse
Pontefract Park, Pontefract , Tel: 01977 702210 Fax: 01977 600577
Website: http://www.pontefract-races.co.uk Email: info@pontefract-races.co.uk
Course Description
The course is oval in shape and is approximately 2 miles in length. The bends are tight and the final run in is uphill.
Facilities
There are 4 enclosures at Pontefract Racecourse - the Premier Enclosure, the Grandstand & Paddock Enclosure, the Silver Enclosure and the Picnic Enclosure. There are a variety of bars and food outlets in all enclosures.
Directions
By Car: The racecourse is half a mile from junction 32 of the M62. The M62 passes the northern side of the track and links with the A1, M1 and M18 within 10 miles of the Course
By Rail: Pontefract Tanshelf station (via Wakefield) is adjacent to the course gates. Pontefract Monkhill (via Leeds) is 1 mile.
Stats for Pontefract Racecourse
Stats obtained from the past ten seasons.Favourites Statistics for Pontefract
| Race Type | Wins-Runs | Strike Rate | Profit (ROI%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2yo Stakes | 77-179 | 43% | £-1.64 (-1%) |
| 3yo Stakes | 34-108 | 31% | £-28.61 (-26%) |
| 3yo+ Stakes | 46-121 | 38% | £-12.12 (-10%) |
| 4yo+ Stakes | 10-19 | 53% | £1.97 (10%) |
| 2yo Handicaps | 6-41 | 15% | £-20.16 (-49%) |
| 3yo Handicaps | 32-111 | 29% | £1.18 (1%) |
| 3yo+ Handicaps | 93-365 | 25% | £10.10 (3%) |
| 4yo+ Handicaps | 24-106 | 23% | £-7.37 (-7%) |
Best Five Trainers at Pontefract
| Best on Wins | Best on Strike Rate | Best on Profit (ROI) |
|---|---|---|
| M Johnston 46 | Saeed bin Suroor 38% | P W Hiatt 99% |
| T D Easterby 37 | Sir Michael Stoute 34% | J Mackie 88% |
| R A Fahey 34 | P F I Cole 33% | W R Swinburn 58% |
| Sir Michael Stoute 32 | H R A Cecil 33% | P F I Cole 46% |
| M A Jarvis 28 | M A Jarvis 31% | J M P Eustace 45% |
Best Five Jockeys at Pontefract
| Best on Wins | Best on Strike Rate | Best on Profit (ROI) |
|---|---|---|
| P Hanagan 47 | T Quinn 30% | T Quinn 106% |
| K Darley 40 | K Fallon 30% | Frederik Tylicki 93% |
| K Fallon 40 | R Hills 26% | Alex Greaves 60% |
| R Winston 32 | L Dettori 25% | G Baker 30% |
| P Robinson 31 | Frederik Tylicki 24% | W Supple 29% |
Best Five Sires at Pontefract
| Best on Wins | Best on Strike Rate | Best on Profit (ROI) |
|---|---|---|
| Inchinor 16 | Rahy(USA) 27% | Rahy(USA) 120% |
| Pivotal 15 | Invincible Spirit(IRE) 24% | Definite Article 119% |
| Danehill Dancer(IRE) 13 | Definite Article 21% | Dr Devious(IRE) 74% |
| Royal Applause 13 | Dubai Destination(USA) 20% | Catrail(USA) 61% |
| Cadeaux Genereux 11 | Lomitas 18% | Lomitas 61% |
Best Five Owners at Pontefract
| Best on Wins | Best on Strike Rate | Best on Profit (ROI) |
|---|---|---|
| Mr Hamdan Al Maktoum 43 | Godolphin 36% | Mr Hamdan Al Maktoum 37% |
| Godolphin 16 | Mr Hamdan Al Maktoum 34% | Godolphin 34% |
| Mr K Abdulla 15 | Cheveley Park Stud 33% | Cheveley Park Stud 24% |
| Cheveley Park Stud 14 | Mr K Abdulla 28% | Mr K Abdulla 4% |
| Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum 12 | Sheikh Mohammed 21% | Mr J F Coupland -5% |
Weather Information
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Going Information
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