The Pontefract data that actually repeats
Before you back anything at Pontefract, three numbers matter — and they come from 1,181 Pontefract races in our settled-results database, not a pundit's hunch.
How often the favourite wins at Pontefract
The SP favourite has won 36.2% of races at Pontefract across 1,181 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.
Trainers with the best Pontefract record (last 12 months)
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Strike rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth Carr | 32 | 8 | 25.0% |
| K R Burke | 19 | 7 | 36.8% |
| David O'Meara | 30 | 6 | 20.0% |
| Tim Easterby | 69 | 5 | 7.2% |
| William Haggas | 9 | 5 | 55.6% |
Jockeys with the best Pontefract record (last 12 months)
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Strike rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Tudhope | 45 | 11 | 24.4% |
| Joanna Mason | 38 | 8 | 21.1% |
| Jason Hart | 40 | 6 | 15.0% |
| Clifford Lee | 14 | 6 | 42.9% |
| David Allan | 50 | 5 | 10.0% |
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: Fiscal Policy (IRE) (9/2, 2026-06-08).
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 34.8% on max-bet selections).