
Pontefract Racing Preview: Thursday 18 June 2026
Seven races, a £25k feature, and the unique undulations of Pontefract await on Thursday afternoon. Here's everything you need to know before you bet.

Horse Racing Writer
A Liverpool native with two decades of experience in sports blogging. Roger has a strong passion for horse racing and betting which was sparked by his grandfather's fond memories at the Aintree Racecourse. Balancing his family life with his knowledge of racing, Roger brings a personal touch to his race insights.

Seven races, a £25k feature, and the unique undulations of Pontefract await on Thursday afternoon. Here's everything you need to know before you bet.

A six-race National Hunt card at Wolverhampton on a warm June afternoon — Roger Thomas picks through the action, the talking horses, and the ones to keep in your notebook.

Six races under the evening sun at Pontefract — Roger Thomas runs the rule over a cracking midweek card in West Yorkshire, from the opening maiden fillies' to the closing sprint.

Day Three of Royal Ascot is here, and with a £1m Group 1 headline act and six other cracking races, Wednesday promises to be the week's centrepiece.

Seven races on the flat at Fontwell Park this Wednesday afternoon — Roger Thomas runs the rule over the card and picks out the ones worth following.

A six-race National Hunt card at Sandown on a June Tuesday — and honestly, it delivered more than you might expect for a mid-summer afternoon in Surrey.

A balmy June evening at Windsor delivered the full package — novice promise, handicap intrigue, and a few names worth scribbling on the back of your racecard for next time.

Six races on a Tuesday evening at beautiful Bangor-on-Dee — Roger Thomas previews the card and picks out the ones worth watching as the flat season rolls on.

Six races of summer flat action at Taunton this Tuesday afternoon — Roger Thomas picks through the card and finds the ones worth following.

A quieter Monday card at Cartmel offers opportunities for the patient punter, with amateur jockeys taking centre stage in the feature race.

Saturday's evening card at Towcester served up a delightful mix of novice talent and handicap intrigue, with several horses marking themselves down as ones to follow.

A cracking Saturday at Hamilton Park delivered quality National Hunt action with several celebrations and some promising performances to note.