Result · Pontefract · Thursday 17 September 2026
5:08 Pontefract result: Thunder Goddess wins the Pontefract Racecourse Racing Together Combatting Loneliness Handicap Stakes
Thunder Goddess won the 5:08 at Pontefract on Thursday 17 September 2026, beating Grindleton by 4¾ lengths. Ridden by Jason Watson for trainer Andrew Balding, the three-year-old was sent off at 7/2 and covered the 1m2f on good ground in 2m 12.99s. Rory's Gold was a further 1¼ lengths back in third at 17/2. Dubai Venture was a non-runner.
5:08 Pontefract full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Thunder Goddess (GB) 3yo · 9-6 |
Jason Watson Andrew Balding | — | 7/2 | 59 |
| 2 |
Grindleton (GB) 3yo · 9-4 |
Alec Voikhansky Daniel & Claire Kubler | 4¾ l | 100/30 | 57 |
| 3 |
Rory's Gold (IRE) 4yo · 9-5 · claim 3lb |
Amie Waugh Simon Waugh | 1¼ l | 17/2 | 56 |
| 4 |
Kartini (IRE) 4yo · 9-12 |
Cieren Fallon Simon Whitaker | 1½ l | 12/1 | 60 |
| 5 |
Sunny Orange (IRE) 6yo · 9-10 · p |
Duran Fentiman Tim Easterby | 3¾ l | 11/4FAV | 58 |
| 6 |
Hill O Rue (GB) 4yo · 9-10 · tp |
Shane Gray Kevin Ryan | 1½ l | 16/1 | 58 |
| 7 |
Regulus Black (GB) 3yo · 9-4 |
Dylan Hogan Julia & Shelley Birkett | 1½ l | 9/1 | 57 |
| 8 |
Skinny Malinka (IRE) 5yo · 9-10 |
Rowan Scott Sam England | ½ l | 12/1 | 58 |
| 9 |
Distinction (IRE) 8yo · 8-13 · v · claim 7lb |
Finlay Bassett John Mackie | 1¾ l | 12/1 | 54 |
| 10 |
Marlena's Prince (IRE) 4yo · 9-9 |
Aiden Brookes Micky Hammond | 13 l | 66/1 | 57 |
| 11 |
Test Run (GB) 3yo · 9-2 · claim 5lb |
Shay Farmer Michael & David Easterby | 28 l | 125/1 | 60 |
Non-runner: Dubai Venture
Pontefract 5:08 returns
5:08 Pontefract result: FAQs
Who won the 5:08 at Pontefract on Thursday 17 September 2026?
Thunder Goddess, ridden by Jason Watson and trained by Andrew Balding, at a starting price of 7/2.
Did the favourite win?
No. Sunny Orange, the 11/4 favourite, finished fifth, 11¼ lengths behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
2m 12.99s over 1m2f on good ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Dubai Venture. Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
