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Pontefract

Great Britain

Juddmonte EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (Bands B-D) (EBF Restricted Race Qualifier) (GBB Race)

Friday, 22 May 2026

6f·Flat·Class 2·Good To Soft·9 runners·£15,462

Furlong's verdict

AI-written, grounded in our data on this race. May be wrong. Verify before staking. Opinion, not advice.

Selections by model

Head-to-head dashboard →
v1.049.4/100 rating
Ricky Punting
3.95Betfair Exchange· informational only

Top-rated, but filter rejects this race

v1.1
No pick

Race outside the segment-edge filter

Each-way46.8/100 rating
Adoramus
10.00Betfair Exchange

Top-half AI rating in the EW price sweet spot. Each-way splits stake: half on the win, half on the place portion.

Racing Alpha pick

Ricky Punting

Pierre-Louis Jamin · Tom Dascombe · 2yo

49.4/100
+2.6 vs next best (46.8)

The Racing Alpha rating combines four signals. Below is the breakdown — components driving this pick first.

  • Freshness10% weight
    70strong
    7d since last run (quick turnaround)
  • Form20% weight
    67strong
    Last 6: 4-2
  • Ratings50% weight
    50average
    RPR 76 · TS 74 — above field median
  • Trainer20% weight
    20weak
    Tom Dascombe: 1/12 winners last 14d (8%)
MarketBest price 3.95 (Betfair Exchange) — market favourite. AI agrees with the market.

v1.3 rating · weights and method explained on /about. Tips are opinions, not advice.

Runners

#DrHorseJockey / TrainerFormWtORRPRTSAIBest priceAdd to betslip
16
2yo · C · ch
3
9-076146.810·10.00Betfair Exchange
21
2yo · C · b
5
9-076545.25/1·6.00Coral
34
2yo · C · b
9-0722.57.4·7.40Betfair Exchange
59
2yo · C · br
94
9-04676242.916/1·17.00Boyle Sports
68
2yo · C · b
9-0415.019.5·19.50Betfair Exchange
75
2yo · G · b
52
9-04846946.47/2·4.50Coral
87
2yo · G · b
9-0120.533/1·34.00Coral
910
2yo · G · b
9-0117.580/1·81.00PricedUp Bet
103
2yo · G · b
42
9-01767449.43.95·3.95Betfair Exchange
2
Mr MinzNon-runner
2yo · C · b
9-07Withdrawn

Frequently asked questions

What time is the Juddmonte EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (Bands B-D) (EBF Restricted Race Qualifier) (GBB Race)?

The Juddmonte EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (Bands B-D) (EBF Restricted Race Qualifier) (GBB Race) is off at 6:52 on 22 May 2026 at Pontefract (Great Britain).

What is the field size and distance of the 6:52 Pontefract?

6f, Class 2, Flat, 9 runners declared.

What is the going for the 6:52 Pontefract?

Going is reported as Good To Soft on Turf.

What is the Racing Alpha AI top pick for the 6:52 Pontefract?

The AI top-rated runner is Ricky Punting (score 49.4, best price 3.95). Methodology: ratings combine OR, RPR, TS, trainer 14-day form, days since last run and going.

Who is the favourite for the 6:52 Pontefract?

The market favourite is Ricky Punting at a best price of 3.95.

Racing Post verdict

Third-party

The step up to 6f should suit TOO MANY SPIRITS and he can make it third time lucky. Ricky Punting is feared most.

Racing Post pick: Too Many Spirits

Editorial verdict from Racing Post via the Racing API — not generated by Racing Alpha.

Betting forecast

Formbook

2/1 Too Many Spirits, 4/1 Ricky Punting, 6/1 Green Sovereign, 7/1 Adoramus, Le Grand Etoile, 10/1 Arrbob, 14/1 Real Edition, 16/1 Mr Minz, 25/1 Fasthope, 33/1 College Boy

Formbook's pre-race odds estimate — not market prices.

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