Result · Pontefract · Tuesday 7 April 2026
4:27 Pontefract result: Lightening Company wins the Tommy Hepple Memorial Handicap
Favourite Lightening Company won the 4:27 at Pontefract on Tuesday 7 April 2026, beating Johnny Boom by ½ length. Ridden by Andrew Mullen for trainer Ben Haslam, the eight-year-old was sent off at 3/1 and covered the 1m4f5y on good to soft ground in 2m 43.80s. Fleur De Mer was a further ¼ length back in third at 17/2. Turn And Finish (unsuitable ground) was a non-runner.
4:27 Pontefract full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Lightening Company (IRE) 8yo · 9-6 |
Andrew Mullen Ben Haslam | — | 3/1FAV | 67 |
| 2 |
Johnny Boom (IRE) 8yo · 9-6 |
Rossa Ryan Shaun Lycett | ½ l | 10/1 | 67 |
| 3 |
Fleur De Mer (IRE) 6yo · 8-13 · p |
Mark Winn Martin Todhunter | ¼ l | 17/2 | 60 |
| 4 |
Swinging London (IRE) 8yo · 9-7 · tp |
Connor Beasley John Mackie | ½ l | 11/2 | 68 |
| 5 |
Ashdown Forest (IRE) 4yo · 9-8 · p |
Billy Garritty Jedd O'Keeffe | ¼ l | 17/2 | 69 |
| 6 |
Cloudy Rose (GB) 8yo · 8-7 |
Hollie Doyle John Berry | 1¼ l | 22/1 | 54 |
| 7 |
Starshine Legend (IRE) 5yo · 9-4 |
Jason Hart Olly Murphy | 2¼ l | 4/1 | 65 |
| 8 |
Treasure Islands (GB) 4yo · 9-9 |
David Allan Tim Easterby | 3¾ l | 9/1 | 70 |
| 9 |
Princess Niyla (GB) 6yo · 9-4 · p |
Harry Davies Alan Brown | ¾ l | 12/1 | 65 |
| 10 |
Suitcase Smith (GB) 4yo · 9-1 |
Gina Mangan John Berry | 6 l | 16/1 | 62 |
| 11 |
Secret Alliance (GB) 4yo · 8-8 |
Cam Hardie Kevin Frost | 14 l | 33/1 | 55 |
| 12 |
Very Muddy Waters (GB) 4yo · 8-13 · b · claim 3lb |
Zak Wheatley Declan Carroll | ½ l | 28/1 | 63 |
Non-runner: Turn And Finish (unsuitable ground)
Pontefract 4:27 returns
4:27 Pontefract result: FAQs
Who won the 4:27 at Pontefract on Tuesday 7 April 2026?
Lightening Company, ridden by Andrew Mullen and trained by Ben Haslam, at a starting price of 3/1.
Did the favourite win?
Yes. Lightening Company won as the 3/1 favourite.
What was the winning time?
2m 43.80s over 1m4f5y on good to soft ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Turn And Finish (unsuitable ground). Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
