Pontefract Horse Racing Result Report — 19 October 2026

The action at Pontefract, a prominent course in West Yorkshire, UK, concluded on 19 October 2026 with six competitive races on Heavy ground. This Pontefract report covers the key highlights and Pontefract race results, providing a comprehensive overview of the day’s flat racing action. Fans looking for in-depth Pontefract results from this fixture can find the full breakdown of all runners and riders below.

Meeting Statistics

The most notable result of the day was the massive upset in the nursery handicap, where Craven Force (IRE) triumphed at starting odds of 101.00.
Total runners: 56
Average field size: 9.3
Favourite strike rate: 33%
Biggest-priced winner: Craven Force (IRE), 101.00, William Hill Price Boosts Every Day Nursery Handicap Stakes

Race-by-Race Results

2:23 — William Hill Price Boosts Every Day Nursery Handicap Stakes (8f): Won by Craven Force (IRE) (101.00), trained by Craig Lidster and ridden by Duran Fentiman. 2nd: Statten Island (IRE) (19.00, 2.5 lengths), 3rd: Under Arrest (GB) (3.75, 0.5 lengths).
2:53 — British Stallion Studs Ebf Silver Tankard Stakes (8f): Won by King High (GB) (6.00), trained by Owen Burrows and ridden by Cieren Fallon. 2nd: Tyrrhenian Thunder (GB) (6.50, 2 lengths), 3rd: Game Character (GB) (3.25, 3.75 lengths).
3:23 — British Stallion Studs Ebf Fillies' Handicap Stakes (6f): Won by Dandy Magic (IRE) (3.75), trained by Jim Goldie and ridden by Lauren Young. 2nd: Lady Roxby (GB) (5.00, 1.5 lengths), 3rd: Homestrait (IRE) (12.00, 1 length).
3:53 — Phil Bull Trophy Handicap Stakes (18f): Won by Moon Over Miami (FR) (4.50), trained by Ralph Beckett and ridden by Rossa Ryan. 2nd: Maxident (GB) (2.50, 3 lengths), 3rd: Marble Sands (FR) (12.00, 2 lengths).
4:25 — Napoleons Casino Bradford Handicap Stakes (10f): Won by Bnaider (GB) (4.33), trained by Harry Charlton and ridden by Cieren Fallon. 2nd: Per Contra (IRE) (7.50, 2.5 lengths), 3rd: Ohara (GB) (13.00, 0.3 lengths).
4:55 — William Hill Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap Stakes (5f): Won by Call To Action (IRE) (4.50), trained by Michael & David Easterby and ridden by Joanna Mason. 2nd: Rock Of England (IRE) (11.00, 3.25 lengths), 3rd: Vantheman (IRE) (4.00, 1 length).

Trainers & Jockeys on the Day

Top Trainers: Craig Lidster, Owen Burrows, Jim Goldie, Ralph Beckett, and Harry Charlton all secured 1 win each.

Top Jockeys: Cieren Fallon led the weighing room with 2 wins, followed by Duran Fentiman, Lauren Young, Rossa Ryan, and Joanna Mason with 1 win apiece.

Insight

The 19 October meeting proved challenging for punters, with a favourite strike rate of 33%. While the market leaders justified their odds in the Fillies' Handicap and the Napoleons Casino Bradford Handicap, heavy ground conditions contributed to some significant shocks elsewhere on the card.

The headline performance of the day was undoubtedly the massive 101.00 upset by Craven Force (IRE) in the opener. Conversely, those backing the market favourites in the feature races often found themselves disappointed, particularly in the Phil Bull Trophy where Maxident was turned over at 2.50.

For the complete list of placings and full race statistics, visit our full results section.