Result · Pontefract · Thursday 24 September 2026
2:42 Pontefract result: From Afar wins the Celebrating The Life Of Bobby Howard EBF Maiden Fillies' Stakes (GBB Race)
Class 46f flatGoing Good8 ranTime 1m 17.48sWinner's prize £5,940
From Afar won the 2:42 at Pontefract on Thursday 24 September 2026, beating Wedyan by ½ length. Ridden by Daniel Tudhope for trainer William Haggas, the two-year-old was sent off at 9/4J and covered the 6f on good ground in 1m 17.48s. Casting Coach was a further length back in third at 28/1. Oxido was a non-runner.
2:42 Pontefract full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
From Afar (GB) 2yo · 9-2 |
Daniel Tudhope William Haggas | — | 9/4J | — |
| 2 |
Wedyan (IRE) 2yo · 9-2 |
Connor Beasley James Tate | ½ l | 17/2 | — |
| 3 |
Casting Coach (GB) 2yo · 9-2 |
Callum Rodriguez Ollie Sangster | l | 28/1 | — |
| 4 |
Iris Olivia (IRE) 2yo · 9-2 |
Jason Hart Kevin Philippart de Foy | 1½ l | 9/4J | 77 |
| 5 |
Maigue Magic (IRE) 2yo · 9-2 |
Cam Hardie Richard & Peter Fahey | ¾ l | 66/1 | — |
| 6 |
Sayidah Bahra (IRE) 2yo · 9-2 |
Tom Eaves Kevin Ryan | 1½ l | 5/1 | — |
| 7 |
Bling (IRE) 2yo · 9-2 |
Oisin Orr Hugo Palmer | ¼ l | 7/2 | — |
| 8 |
Alice Inher Palace (IRE) 2yo · 9-2 |
Gina Mangan Christopher Kellett | 32 l | 125/1 | — |
Non-runner: Oxido
Pontefract 2:42 returns
Tote win£3.30Per £1 stake
Tote place£1.20 £1.90 £5.40Per £1 stake
Exacta£25.401st and 2nd in order
CSF£23.25Computer straight forecast
Trifecta£272.301st, 2nd and 3rd in order
2:42 Pontefract result: FAQs
Who won the 2:42 at Pontefract on Thursday 24 September 2026?
From Afar, ridden by Daniel Tudhope and trained by William Haggas, at a starting price of 9/4J.
What was the winning time?
1m 17.48s over 6f on good ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Oxido. Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
