Pontefract Racecourse — Going, Draw Bias & Tips
The going and track conditions for each Pontefract meeting, every runner AI-scored, and historic draw-bias stats for this British racecourse. All free, updated daily.
Today at Pontefract
No racing at Pontefract on Sunday 25 October.
Draw bias at Pontefract
- Across 5,132 runners in sprints (5–7f), low draws have won more often (13.6% against 9.5% for high draws). See the draw table →
- Across 2,555 runners around a mile (8–9f), low draws have won more often (15.5% against 8.6% for high draws). See the draw table →
- Across 2,422 runners over middle distances (10–13f), low draws have won more often (17.2% against 9.1% for high draws). See the draw table →
- Across 740 runners over staying trips (14f+), low draws have won more often (18% against 9.5% for high draws). See the draw table →
Draw performance by distance
Pontefract — Sprint (5-7f)
| Draw | Runs | Wins | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low third | 1235 | 168 | 13.6% |
| Middle third | 1784 | 217 | 12.2% |
| High third | 2113 | 201 | 9.5% |
Pontefract — Mile (8-9f)
| Draw | Runs | Wins | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low third | 605 | 94 | 15.5% |
| Middle third | 907 | 106 | 11.7% |
| High third | 1043 | 90 | 8.6% |
Pontefract — Middle (10-13f)
| Draw | Runs | Wins | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low third | 545 | 94 | 17.2% |
| Middle third | 864 | 129 | 14.9% |
| High third | 1013 | 92 | 9.1% |
Pontefract — Staying (14f+)
| Draw | Runs | Wins | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low third | 178 | 32 | 18% |
| Middle third | 237 | 32 | 13.5% |
| High third | 325 | 31 | 9.5% |
Win % by draw across historic races at Pontefract. Each runner is grouped by where its stall sat within its own race's field — the lowest, middle or highest third — so these are not fixed stall numbers. Read the runs before the percentage. Compiled 18 October 2026. How to read draw statistics →
Recent race verdicts at Pontefract
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Trainers and jockeys with the most runners here over the last few weeks.
Over the last 21 days, 151 runners were declared at Pontefract; Tim Easterby saddled the most (15) and David Allan had the most rides (10).
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Frequently asked questions
What are the track conditions at Pontefract?
The going, which is the official description of the ground, is shown at the top of this page for each Pontefract meeting once its racecard is published the day before racing, with the stalls position for flat races. The going can be changed up to and during a meeting, so check the live racecard close to the off.
Is there a draw bias at Pontefract?
Across 5,132 runners in sprints (5–7f), low draws have won more often (13.6% against 9.5% for high draws). Across 2,555 runners around a mile (8–9f), low draws have won more often (15.5% against 8.6% for high draws). Across 2,422 runners over middle distances (10–13f), low draws have won more often (17.2% against 9.1% for high draws). Across 740 runners over staying trips (14f+), low draws have won more often (18% against 9.5% for high draws). The tables on this page break Pontefract's draw record down by distance and by where each runner's stall sat in its field: the lowest, middle or highest third.
What does the AI Score show for Pontefract runners?
Each runner racing at Pontefract gets a 0–100 score from our flagship model, which ranks its chance in the race from well over a hundred inputs, among them ratings, recent form, class, course, distance and going records, the draw, early pace, and trainer and jockey form. The runner's own price is not an input to the model. After the model has scored the field, the morning price is used to rein in long-priced runners, and live price moves are never used.
Are Pontefract tips free?
Yes. Pontefract race cards, AI scores, draw-bias stats and open form data are all free to view.