Result · Pontefract · Sunday 16 August 2026
3:45 Pontefract result: Varzi wins the Enter ITV7 For Free EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)
Class 36f flatGoing Good To Firm5 ranTime 1m 15.50sWinner's prize £8,640
Favourite Varzi won the 3:45 at Pontefract on Sunday 16 August 2026, beating Diamondsforyou by 3¼ lengths. Ridden by Sam James for trainer K. R. Burke, the two-year-old was sent off at 4/5 and covered the 6f on good to firm ground in 1m 15.50s. Magic Harry was a further ¼ length back in third at 3/1.
3:45 Pontefract full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Varzi (IRE) 2yo · 9-7 · t |
Sam James K. R. Burke | — | 4/5FAV | — |
| 2 |
Diamondsforyou (IRE) 2yo · 9-2 |
Oisin Orr Richard & Peter Fahey | 3¼ l | 12/1 | — |
| 3 |
Magic Harry (FR) 2yo · 9-7 |
Daniel Tudhope Tom Clover | ¼ l | 3/1 | — |
| 4 |
Princeland (IRE) 2yo · 9-7 |
Harry Davies Simon & Ed Crisford | 2¾ l | 4/1 | — |
| 5 |
North Coates (GB) 2yo · 9-7 |
Billy Garritty Michael & David Easterby | 8½ l | 80/1 | — |
Pontefract 3:45 returns
Tote win£1.80Per £1 stake
Tote place£1.20 £3.20Per £1 stake
Exacta£9.201st and 2nd in order
CSF£11.32Computer straight forecast
Trifecta£20.601st, 2nd and 3rd in order
3:45 Pontefract result: FAQs
Who won the 3:45 at Pontefract on Sunday 16 August 2026?
Varzi, ridden by Sam James and trained by K. R. Burke, at a starting price of 4/5.
Did the favourite win?
Yes. Varzi won as the 4/5 favourite.
What was the winning time?
1m 15.50s over 6f on good to firm ground.
