Pontefract Squash And Leisure Club Handicap
Course: Pontefract
Date: 7th Jul 2026
Distance: 1m4f (1m4f5y)
Type: Flat
Going: Good
Class: Class 6
Prize: £3,402
Runners: 11
Going Detail: GOOD, Good to firm in places (GoingStick: 8.0) (Watered)
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Dubai Venture
5yo ch Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Joanna Mason
Trainer: Tina Jackson
Liverton, Cleveland
Owner: Howard Thompson
Breeding
Sire: Masar (IRE)
Dam: Dubai One (IRE)
Damsire: Exceed And Excel (AUS)
Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
Ratings & Stats
Comment
Twice a winner in his last five starts, Dubai Venture was below-par when beaten six lengths at Carlisle last time after a good spell of form before that. He returns well suited by today's trip and ground, with claims to bounce back to his best.
Previous Trainers
- Simon & Ed Crisford (until 2024-09-20)
Previous Owners
- Howard Thompson (until 2025-04-17)
- Sheikh Marwan Al Maktoum (until 2024-09-20)
Race History for Dubai Venture
Clipsham Noble
4yo b Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Liam Wright(5)
Trainer: Charlie Clover
Newmarket, Suffolk
Owner: F Morley
Breeding
Sire: Mehmas (IRE)
Dam: Not Misbegotten (IRE)
Damsire: Invincible Spirit (IRE)
Breeder: Carrigbeg Stud
Ratings & Stats
Comment
Clipsham Noble ran to form when fourth last time, beaten two lengths off the same mark he carries today, and landed by over a length off a lower figure two starts prior. Usually held up and effective over today's trip and ground, cheekpieces go on for the first time as he bids to go close again.
Previous Trainers
- Alice Haynes (until 2026-03-20)
Race History for Clipsham Noble
Cloudy Rose
8yo ch Mare (GB)Connections
Jockey: Tom Marquand
Trainer: John Berry
Newmarket, Suffolk
Owner: Runfortheroses
Breeding
Sire: Proconsul (GB)
Dam: Zarosa (IRE)
Damsire: Barathea (IRE)
Breeder: Mickley Stud & Mr R Vicarage
Ratings & Stats
Comment
Cloudy Rose confirmed her current level with a fair fourth at Yarmouth last time, beaten six lengths, and continues to race off an easing mark. A significant jockey booking adds interest, and she holds strong trip and ground credentials, though more is needed to trouble the principals.
Race History for Cloudy Rose
Jedhi Knight
4yo b Gelding (GB)Connections
Jockey: David Nolan
Trainer: Paul Midgley
Westow, N Yorks
Owner: R Wardlaw & Sandfield Racing
Breeding
Sire: Sir Percy (GB)
Dam: Jedhi (GB)
Damsire: Big Bad Bob (IRE)
Breeder: Ellipsis
Ratings & Stats
Comment
Second start back from a wind operation, Jedhi Knight can be forgiven a below-par effort at Newcastle last time, beaten three and a quarter lengths, with more schooling to come from that experience. Proven over today's trip, he adds blinkers for the first time and rates one of the leading dangers if he builds on that.
Medical History
Wind Surgery (2026-04-21)Previous Trainers
- Harry Derham (until 2026-02-23)
- Jedd O'Keeffe (until 2025-12-22)
Previous Owners
- P T Midgley (until 2026-05-27)
- Colm Donlon (until 2026-02-23)
- Ellipsis II (until 2025-12-22)
Race History for Jedhi Knight
Lednikov
8yo b Gelding (GB)Connections
Jockey: Elle-May Croot(5)
Trainer: Ivan Furtado
Easingwold, N Yorks
Owner: Crazy Racing Ltd
Breeding
Sire: Footstepsinthesand (GB)
Dam: Ledena (GB)
Damsire: Pivotal (GB)
Breeder: Litex Commerce
Ratings & Stats
Comment
Top of our ratings for this field, Lednikov has a win in his last six starts and backed that up with a competitive Beverley effort last time, only beaten two and a half lengths off a higher mark. He adds blinkers for the first time and is proven over today's trip and ground, with the yard's recent dip in form the only real worry.
Previous Trainers
- M G Mintchev (until 2022-01-25)
Previous Owners
- Ivan Furtado (until 2026-01-14)
- Group Equine Racing (until 2025-03-10)
- Paul Tait (until 2024-10-04)
- Litex Commerce AD (until 2022-01-25)
Race History for Lednikov
Regal Glory
6yo b Mare (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Cian Horgan(5)
Trainer: Roger Fell
Nawton, N Yorks
Owner: Belt and Braces Racing Syndicate
Breeding
Sire: Cotai Glory (GB)
Dam: Regal Salute (GB)
Damsire: Medicean (GB)
Breeder: M Roden & M & T Hillman
Ratings & Stats
Comment
Regal Glory finally broke a lengthy losing sequence with a narrow success off a lower mark at Beverley last time, and can go in again now fitted with cheekpieces for the first time. Suited by today's trip and ground, she rates of definite interest again.
Previous Trainers
- Laura Mongan (until 2025-07-23)
Previous Owners
- Mrs P J Sheen (until 2025-07-23)
Race History for Regal Glory
Princess Vivi
4yo b Filly (GB)Connections
Jockey: Cam Hardie
Trainer: Antony Brittain
Warthill, N Yorks
Owner: Kristian Strangeway
Breeding
Sire: Cityscape (GB)
Dam: Perfect Persuasion (GB)
Damsire: Myboycharlie (IRE)
Breeder: Kristian Strangeway
Ratings & Stats
Comment
Princess Vivi ran a fair race last time, beaten just a length and a half off this same mark and arguably better than that bare margin suggests. She adds a visor for the first time and holds today's trip and ground form, though more consistency is needed to be fully trusted.
Race History for Princess Vivi
Coverbridge
4yo b Gelding (GB)Connections
Jockey: Ben Ffrench Davis(5)
Trainer: Peter Winks
Worsbrough, S Yorks
Owner: P Winks
Breeding
Sire: Calyx (GB)
Dam: Ibiza (GB)
Damsire: Sepoy (AUS)
Breeder: Alne Park Stud
Ratings & Stats
Comment
Coverbridge returned to form last time, beaten only three quarters of a length off this same mark, and looks capable of going well again off an unchanged figure. He holds today's trip and ground form, with the extra distance possibly playing to his strengths.
Previous Trainers
- Phillip Makin (until 2025-04-08)
Previous Owners
- J Toes & J O'Loan (until 2026-03-16)
Race History for Coverbridge
Apache Eagle
5yo gr Gelding (GB)Connections
Jockey: Jason Hart
Trainer: Jessica Bedi
Kirklevington, North Yorkshire
Owner: Peak Racing
Breeding
Sire: New Approach (IRE)
Dam: Yanabeeaa (USA)
Damsire: Street Cry (IRE)
Breeder: Silfield Bloodstock
Ratings & Stats
Comment
Apache Eagle may not have stayed a longer trip when beaten three lengths at Kempton last time, and drops back in distance today with first-time tongue-tie and blinkers to help. An exposed sort still without a win, he sits bottom of these ratings and needs more to feature.
Previous Trainers
- Michael Wigham (until 2025-09-25)
- Joseph Patrick O'Brien (until 2024-10-11)
Previous Owners
- Racehorse Ownership Club (until 2025-09-25)
- Paul H Redmond & T G Fitzgerald & Mrs A M O'Brien & B Fowler (until 2024-10-11)
Race History for Apache Eagle
Muhib
5yo b Gelding (GB)Connections
Jockey: Warren Fentiman(3)
Trainer: Olly Williams
Market Rasen, Lincs
Owner: David L Bayliss
Breeding
Sire: Too Darn Hot (GB)
Dam: Hameem (GB)
Damsire: Teofilo (IRE)
Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited
Ratings & Stats
Comment
Muhib was a modest third last time, beaten nine lengths in a subpar effort at Nottingham, though he remains generally consistent even as an exposed maiden. Today's trip and ground look to suit, and he can figure again on his usual level if bouncing back.
Previous Trainers
- John & Thady Gosden (until 2024-11-01)
Previous Owners
- Shadwell Estate Company Ltd (until 2024-11-01)
Race History for Muhib
Yakhabar
7yo b Gelding (GB)Connections
Jockey: Billy Garritty
Trainer: Liam Bailey
Middleham, N Yorks
Owner: Foulrice Park Racing Limited
Breeding
Sire: Ulysses (IRE)
Dam: End Of An Era (IRE)
Damsire: Azamour (IRE)
Breeder: Cheveley Park Stud Limited
Ratings & Stats
Comment
Yakhabar showed an improved level of form back at Ripon last time, beaten five lengths in fourth, though he remains a few pounds above the mark that brought his last win. First-time tongue-tie and blinkers could aid matters, and today's trip and ground suit.
Medical History
Wind Surgery (2026-05-12)Previous Trainers
- Sir Michael Stoute (until 2022-06-27)
Previous Owners
- Shadwell Estate Company Ltd (until 2022-06-27)
Race History for Yakhabar
