Result · Pontefract · Monday 5 October 2026
2:40 Pontefract result: Mister Sox wins the Autism In Racing Handicap Stakes
Mister Sox won the 2:40 at Pontefract on Monday 5 October 2026, beating Valentine Catcher by ¼ length. Ridden by Sean Kirrane for trainer Tim Easterby, the six-year-old was sent off at 4/1 and covered the 6f on good ground in 1m 16.40s. Great was a further ¼ length back in third at 13/2. Try Storm Cat, Alpha Magic were non-runners.
2:40 Pontefract full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mister Sox (GB) 6yo · 9-7 · p |
Sean Kirrane Tim Easterby | — | 4/1 | 70 |
| 2 |
Valentine Catcher (GB) 5yo · 8-11 · p |
David Allan Tim Easterby | ¼ l | 10/1 | 60 |
| 3 |
Great (GB) 4yo · 9-4 |
Shane Gray Sam England | ¼ l | 13/2 | 67 |
| 4 |
Veydari (IRE) 4yo · 9-8 |
Ryan Sexton Julie Camacho | 1½ l | 7/1 | 71 |
| 5 |
Cargin Bhui (IRE) 5yo · 9-12 |
William Pyle David & Nicola Barron | ¼ l | 33/1 | 75 |
| 6 |
Fierce (IRE) 6yo · 9-4 |
Jason Hart Paul Midgley | 1½ l | 7/1 | 67 |
| 7 |
Fiscal Policy (IRE) 7yo · 9-9 |
James Sullivan Ruth Carr | 2 l | 3/1FAV | 72 |
| 8 |
Emperor's Son (IRE) 5yo · 9-6 |
Joanna Mason Samantha & Jacqueline Coward | ¼ l | 25/1 | 69 |
| 9 |
Bloodsweatandtyres (GB) 4yo · 9-5 · v |
Harry Russell Brian Ellison | ¼ l | 20/1 | 68 |
| 10 |
Invincible Boy (IRE) 3yo · 9-8 · v · claim 3lb |
Warren Fentiman Richard & Peter Fahey | 1¾ l | 7/1 | 75 |
| 11 |
King's Crown (IRE) 6yo · 8-12 · t · claim 5lb |
Rhys Elliott Michael Dods | 2½ l | 16/1 | 66 |
| 12 |
Fortamour (IRE) 10yo · 9-9 |
Paul Mulrennan Ben Haslam | 4 l | 25/1 | 72 |
Non-runners: Try Storm Cat, Alpha Magic
Pontefract 2:40 returns
2:40 Pontefract result: FAQs
Who won the 2:40 at Pontefract on Monday 5 October 2026?
Mister Sox, ridden by Sean Kirrane and trained by Tim Easterby, at a starting price of 4/1.
Did the favourite win?
No. Fiscal Policy, the 3/1 favourite, finished 7th, 5¾ lengths behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
1m 16.40s over 6f on good ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Try Storm Cat, Alpha Magic. Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
