Who won the 17:00 Pontefract on 29 June 2026?
Ideal Guest (FR) won the 17:00 Pontefract at SP 2.62. Ridden by Ethan Tindall. Trained by Harriet Bethell.
← All racecards17:00
Pontefract
Great BritainWilfred Underwood Memorial Handicap
Monday, 29 June 2026
6f·Flat·Class 6·Good·8 runners·£3,402
Result
AI top pick wonat SP 13/8F·2.62Race report
- 1stIdeal Guest (FR)AI top pick · 51.5Ethan Tindall·Harriet Bethell13/8F·2.62SP
- 2ndBig Apple Jack (GB)Joanna Mason·Michael & David Easterby·beaten 1.25 lengths7/2·4.50SP
- 3rdLady Bouquet (GB)Warren Fentiman·Philip Kirby·beaten 1.25 lengths10/1·11.00SP
Race time
1m 16.14s+1.74s vs std
Slightly slow — minor pace variance, nothing to read into.
In-running (Ideal Guest (FR))
“Keen pace-setter - led throughout under early challenge - kicked on over 1f out - held on final 110yds”
Settled · 1pt level stake = 1.62 pt return on the winnerTipping P&L →
Furlong's verdict
Reading the form…
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 →v1.051.5/100 rating
Ideal Guest
5.50SmarketsSBK· informational only
Top-rated, but filter rejects this race
v1.1
No pick
Race outside the segment-edge filter
Each-way51.5/100 rating
Ideal Guest
5.50SmarketsSBK
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
Ideal Guest
Ethan Tindall(5) · Harriet Bethell · 7yo
51.5/100
+11.3 vs next best (40.2)
The Racing Alpha rating combines four signals. Below is the breakdown — components driving this pick first.
- Trainer20% weight100very strongHarriet Bethell: 2/4 winners last 14d (50%)
- Freshness10% weight70strong8d since last run (quick turnaround)
- Ratings50% weight37below averageOR 56
- Form20% weight29weakLast 6: 5-0-3-0-4
MarketBest price 5.50 (SmarketsSBK) — market favourite. AI agrees with the market.
v1.3 rating · weights and method explained on /about. Tips are opinions, not advice.
Runners
| Pos | # | Dr | Horse | Jockey / Trainer | Form | Wt | OR | RPR | TS | AI | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 7 | 4yo · G · b | 70284 | 10-00 | 58 | — | — | 40.2 | 7/2·4.50 SP | |
| 1 | 2 | 8 | 7yo · G · bh | 50304 | 9-12 | 56 | — | — | 51.5 | 13/8F·2.62 SP | |
| 4 | 3 | 6 | 3yo · G · b | 84005 | 9-07 | 58 | — | — | 36.7 | 10/1·11.00 SP | |
| 5 | 4 | 1 | 7yo · M · grtp | 03050 | 9-07 | 51 | — | — | 33.2 | 12/1·13.00 SP | |
| 8 | 5 | 5 | 3yo · G · ch | 89427 | 9-06 | 57 | — | — | 37.3 | 12/1·13.00 SP | |
| 6 | 6 | 4 | 3yo · G · bp | 73246 | 9-04 | 55 | — | — | 39.5 | 5/1·6.00 SP | |
| 3 | 7 | 3 | 5yo · M · bp | 60364 | 9-03 | 47 | — | — | 32.4 | 10/1·11.00 SP | |
| 7 | 8 | 2 | 3yo · G · b | 355717 | 8-12 | 49 | — | — | 38.5 | 14/1·15.00 SP |
Frequently asked questions
Did the Racing Alpha AI tip win the 17:00 Pontefract?
Yes — the AI top-rated horse, Ideal Guest, won the race (AI score 51.5).
What were the placings in the 17:00 Pontefract?
Top finishers: 1. Ideal Guest (FR) (2.62), 2. Big Apple Jack (GB) (4.50), 3. Lady Bouquet (GB) (11.00).
What was the winning time for the 17:00 Pontefract?
The winning time was 1m 16.14s, 1.74s slower than standard.
Racing Post verdict
Third-partyGreat Success shaped with encouragement at Carlisle last time, beaten only 2.25 lengths off a mark 2lb higher than today, and that run looks like a return to his better level on fast ground over today's distance. Full Gas and Superstorm each hold realistic claims, while Big Apple Jack is respected despite his inconsistent profile. Great Success to confirm his latest promise.
Racing Post pick: Great Success
Editorial verdict from Racing Post via the Racing API — not generated by Racing Alpha.
Best price shown is the highest decimal price across bookmakers we track. Odds update every few minutes; settle at SP if unavailable. 18+ only · Bet responsibly · BeGambleAware.org