Result · Pontefract · Wednesday 5 August 2026
2:45 Pontefract result: Star Start wins the Honda Wakefield Super-n Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Stakes
Class 61m2f flatGoing Good To Firm7 ranTime 2m 15.36sWinner's prize £3,229
Favourite Star Start won the 2:45 at Pontefract on Wednesday 5 August 2026, beating Sunny Orange by ½ length. Ridden by Miss Charli Parker for trainer Ruth Carr, the six-year-old was sent off at 11/4 and covered the 1m2f on good to firm ground in 2m 15.36s. Quirke On Parole was a further 2¾ lengths back in third at 10/1.
2:45 Pontefract full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Star Start (IRE) 6yo · 10-6 · claim 5lb |
Miss Charli Parker Ruth Carr | — | 11/4FAV | 55 |
| 2 |
Sunny Orange (IRE) 6yo · 10-12 · p · claim 3lb |
Mr Thomas Easterby Tim Easterby | ½ l | 3/1 | 59 |
| 3 |
Quirke On Parole (GB) 4yo · 10-0 · claim 5lb |
Miss Alice Cooke Mark Walford | 2¾ l | 10/1 | 49 |
| 4 |
The Pug (IRE) 6yo · 9-8 · p · claim 7lb |
Miss Jemima Stewart Olly Murphy | 3¼ l | 10/1 | 45 |
| 5 |
Max Of Stars (FR) 6yo · 10-11 · claim 5lb |
Miss Chelsea Brooks Ollie Pears | l | 3/1 | 60 |
| 6 |
Glitter Code (IRE) 4yo · 10-7 · b · claim 7lb |
Miss Nell Biker Edward Bethell | ½ l | 5/1 | 58 |
| 7 |
Anificas Beauty (IRE) 7yo · 10-1 · claim 7lb |
Miss Lauren Sanders Peter Winks | 36 l | 28/1 | 52 |
Pontefract 2:45 returns
Tote win£3.75Per £1 stake
Tote place£1.80 £1.80Per £1 stake
Exacta£10.501st and 2nd in order
CSF£11.45Computer straight forecast
Trifecta£59.201st, 2nd and 3rd in order
2:45 Pontefract result: FAQs
Who won the 2:45 at Pontefract on Wednesday 5 August 2026?
Star Start, ridden by Miss Charli Parker and trained by Ruth Carr, at a starting price of 11/4.
Did the favourite win?
Yes. Star Start won as the 11/4 favourite.
What was the winning time?
2m 15.36s over 1m2f on good to firm ground.
