Result · Pontefract · Tuesday 7 July 2026
4:48 Pontefract result: Hover On The Wind wins the Tallbaldybloke Three Score And Ten Birthday Handicap
Hover On The Wind won the 4:48 at Pontefract on Tuesday 7 July 2026, beating the 5/2 favourite Dream Deal by 1 length. Ridden by David Nolan for trainer Paul Midgley, the six-year-old was sent off at 11/4 and covered the 5f3y on good ground in 1m 1.88s. Betweenthesticks was a further ½ length back in third at 7/2. Davorge Nation (unsuitable ground), Sea Her Excel (self certificate, off colour), Showtime Mahomes (self certificate, temperature) were non-runners.
4:48 Pontefract full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Hover On The Wind (IRE) 6yo · 10-2 |
David Nolan Paul Midgley | — | 11/4 | 66 |
| 2 |
Dream Deal (GB) 7yo · 9-7 · tb |
David Allan Tim Easterby | 1 l | 5/2FAV | 62 |
| 3 |
Betweenthesticks (GB) 6yo · 10-0 · p |
James Sullivan Ruth Carr | ½ l | 7/2 | 69 |
| 4 |
Cheerleader (GB) 4yo · 9-1 |
Joanna Mason Tina Jackson | 1½ l | 22/1 | 56 |
| 5 |
Dandy Dinmont (IRE) 7yo · 9-7 |
Rowan Scott Nigel Tinkler | ½ l | 17/2 | 62 |
| 6 |
Storm Call (IRE) 4yo · 9-13 · v |
Billy Garritty Michael & David Easterby | 1 l | 14/1 | 68 |
| 7 |
Brave Empire (IRE) 5yo · 9-1 · h |
Jason Hart Ivan Furtado | 2 l | 11/2 | 56 |
Non-runners: Davorge Nation (unsuitable ground), Sea Her Excel (self certificate, off colour), Showtime Mahomes (self certificate, temperature)
Pontefract 4:48 returns
4:48 Pontefract result: FAQs
Who won the 4:48 at Pontefract on Tuesday 7 July 2026?
Hover On The Wind, ridden by David Nolan and trained by Paul Midgley, at a starting price of 11/4.
Did the favourite win?
No. Dream Deal, the 5/2 favourite, finished second, 1 length behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
1m 1.88s over 5f3y on good ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Davorge Nation (unsuitable ground), Sea Her Excel (self certificate, off colour), Showtime Mahomes (self certificate, temperature). Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
