Ventura Express
About
Ventura Express is an 8-year-old colt trained by P T Midgley, based at Westow. Sired by the stallion Mayson out of the dam Mail Express, Ventura Express has secured six wins throughout its career. On July 6, 2024, at Beverley, the colt achieved its most remarkable victory, taking first place in the $6,621.00 Belazu Part Of The William Jackson Food Group Handicap.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Pontefract 27-Jul-25 m R6 CL4 Hcp | D Nolan 62.6kg | 2 (6) |
| Beverley 05-Jul-25 1005m GOOD R2 Hcp $3,107 (of $6,621), Winning Time: 01:02.580, SP: 7/2 In rear, waiting for room from over 2f out, switched left 1f out, ridden and ran on inside final furlong, went second towards finish | D Nolan 60.8kg 1.50L | 2 (8) |
| Doncaster 08-Jun-25 1008m GOOD R4 Hcp (of $9,631), Winning Time: 00:58.510, SP: 25/1 Mid-division, pushed along well over 1f out, denied clear run 1f out, soon held | B Mchugh 57.6kg, Cd 0 4.50L | 12 (14) |
| York 15-May-25 1005m GOOD R1 Hcp (of $30,924), Winning Time: 00:58.670, SP: 28/1 Raced far side, held up towards rear, some headway far rail inside final 2f, soon ridden and weakened | M Winn 54.9kg, Cd 0 7.75L | 13 (17) |
| Ripon 27-Apr-25 1005m GOOD R5 Hcp $1,812 (of $15,462), Winning Time: 00:57.160, SP: 5/1 Ducked right start, tracked leaders, outpaced 2f out, kept on but lost third inside final 110yds | K T O'neill 53.5kg, Cd 0 2.25L | 4 (7) |
| Pontefract 08-Apr-25 1008m GOOD R4 Hcp $906 (of $15,462), Winning Time: 01:02.330, SP: 5/2 Led early, tracked leaders on inside, not clear run over 1f out, hampered inside final furlong, no impression | J Hart 55.8kg, Cd 0 3.00L | 5 (10) |
| Newcastle 21-Mar-25 1005m GOOD R5 Hcp $6,189 (of $13,190), Winning Time: 00:58.800, SP: 14/1 Chased leaders, went 2nd over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no impression inside final 100 yards | W Fentiman 53.5kg 0.75L | 2 (7) |
| Newcastle 23-Oct-24 1005m GOOD R4 Hcp $1,927 (of $8,208), Winning Time: 00:59.050, SP: 80/1 In rear, ridden off pace far side over 1f out, late headway final 100 yards | D Nolan 60.3kg 1.25L | 3 (14) |
| Hamilton 30-Sep-24 1012m SOFT R5 Hcp (of $8,898), Winning Time: 01:01.230, SP: 14/1 Held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, lost place over 1f out, no impression after | D Nolan 61.7kg, Cd 0 3.50L | 6 (8) |
| Thirsk 30-Aug-24 1207m GOOD R4 Hcp (of $9,180), Winning Time: 01:09.220, SP: 9/1 Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out | D Nolan 62.6kg, Cd 0 10.75L | 7 (9) |
| Chepstow 09-Aug-24 1020m SOFT R4 Hcp $6,045 (of $25,770), Winning Time: 00:59.690, SP: 9/1 Disputed lead early, soon towards rear, headway over 1f out, went 3rd well inside final furlong, kept on | O J Orr 62.6kg 2.75L | 3 (8) |
| Pontefract 20-Jul-24 1008m GOOD R5 Hcp $257 (of $8,762), Winning Time: 01:02.060, SP: 11/1 Raced wide, tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong | D Nolan 62.6kg, Cd 0 4.25L | 6 (8) |
| Beverley 06-Jul-24 1005m GOOD R2 Hcp $6,621 (of $6,621), Winning Time: 01:01.980, SP: 4/1 Tracked leaders, shaken up over 2f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, kept on well | P Mulrennan 63kg | 1 (11) |
| Thirsk 17-Jun-24 1005m SOFT R5 Hcp (of $38,655), Winning Time: 00:56.940, SP: 25/1 Mid-division, pushed along halfway, ridden and outpaced 2f out, not clear run and switched left over 1f out, never dangerous after | A Brookes 57.6kg, Cd 0 5.75L | 9 (16) |
| Pontefract 25-May-24 1008m GOOD R6 Hcp $5,234 (of $5,234), Winning Time: 01:03.200, SP: 5/2 Chased leaders, went 2nd inside 2f out, led over 1f out, hard pressed towards finish, held on | D Nolan 60.8kg | 1 (6) |
| Redcar 07-Oct-23 1005m GOOD R8 Hcp $1,227 (of $5,234) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 00:58.870, SP: 4/1 Chased leaders, pushed along well over 2f out, ran on same pace | G Lee 61.2kg 0.75L | 3 (15) |
| York 23-Sep-23 1005m SOFT R5 Hcp (of $30,924) Barrier 19, Winning Time: 01:00.130, SP: 25/1 Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, plugged on, never threatened | G Lee 55.3kg, Cd 0 4.25L | 9 (22) |
| Haydock 09-Sep-23 1005m GOOD R5 Hcp $982 (of $33,501) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 00:58.630, SP: 13/2 In touch towards rear, outpaced 3f out, no immediate response when ridden over 2f out, kept on well inside final furlong, nearest finish | L Coughlan 54kg, Cd 0 1.50L | 6 (12) |
| York 23-Aug-23 1087m GOOD R1 Hcp (of $61,848) Barrier 16, Winning Time: 01:01.930, SP: 22/1 Close up near side, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong | G Lee 54kg, Cd 0 4.50L | 12 (20) |
| Redcar 12-Aug-23 1204m GOOD R4 Hcp $951 (of $8,100) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:09.100, SP: 11/2 Front mid-division, pushed along 2f out, stayed on, not quite pace to challenge | G Lee 62.6kg, Cd 0 1.50L | 4 (11) |
| York 14-Jul-23 1005m SOFT R6 Hcp $4,912 (of $10,468) Barrier 20, Winning Time: 00:58.260, SP: 17/2 Held up on near side rail, chased leaders 2f out, went second inside final 110 yards, just denied | D Nolan 63.5kg 0.30L | 2 (22) |
| Chester 17-Jun-23 1222m GOOD R6 CL4Hcp (of $6,115) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:16.460, SP: 7/1 Mid-division, not clear run 2f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on same pace | G Lee 61.2kg, Cd 0 2.50L | 7 (10) |
| Doncaster 03-Jun-23 1208m GOOD R6 CL4Hcp $2,652 (of $5,653) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:10.860, SP: 3/1 Held up in mid-division, good headway far side of group chasing leaders 2f out, led inside final furlong, soon ridden and kept on, headed and no extra towards finish | D Nolan 62.1kg 0.50L | 2 (8) |
| Pontefract 27-May-23 1008m GOOD R6 CL4Hcp $5,234 (of $5,234) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:02.980, SP: 7/2 Tracked leaders, switched left over 1f out, ridden to lead entering final furlong, ran on | D Nolan 61.2kg | 1 (6) |
| Wolverhampton 26-Mar-23 1225m SYNTHETIC R5 CL4Hcp (of $10,782) Barrier 12, Winning Time: 01:12.200, SP: 25/1 Towards rear, pushed along 2f out, never near leaders | G Lee 59kg, Cd 0 5.00L | 8 (13) |
| Newcastle 03-Mar-23 1005m SYNTHETIC R5 CL4Hcp $602 (of $5,129) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:00.510, SP: 14/1 Chased leaders, ridden and unable to quicken over 1f out, ran on between horses inside final furlong, no extra in 4th towards finish | G Lee 59kg, Cd 0 0.75L | 4 (9) |
| Pontefract 22-Sep-22 1008m GOOD R5 CL3Hcp (of $12,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:01.660, SP: 7/1 Held up in rear, some late headway out wide, never going pace to get involved | G Lee 59kg, Cd 0 2.75L | 7 (9) |
| Haydock 02-Sep-22 1207m GOOD R3 CL2Hcp (of $25,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:10.020, SP: 10/1 Took keen hold in midfield, pushed along over 2f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong | G Lee 56.2kg, Cd 0 2.50L | 5 (6) |
| Ripon 13-Aug-22 1207m GOOD R3 CL2Hcp (of $100,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:09.350, SP: 66/1 Tracked leaders far side, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace | C Hardie 51.7kg, Cd 0 3.50L | 8 (14) |
| Pontefract 16-Jul-22 1008m GOOD R6 CL3Hcp (of $15,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:02.670, SP: 7/1 Held up in touch, took keen hold, lost place over 2f out, no impression after | G Lee 61.2kg, Cd 0 4.50L | 7 (7) |
| Beverley 02-Jul-22 1005m GOOD R3 CL4Hcp $6,490 (of $12,700) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:02.340, SP: 7/2 Front mid-division, pushed along and headway to lead 1f out, soon ridden, stayed on well, just held on | G Lee 63.5kg | 1 (10) |
| York 11-Jun-22 1207m GOOD R7 CLHcp (of $17,500) Barrier 16, Winning Time: 01:12.150, SP: 10/1 Rear mid-division, ridden over 2f out, some late headway, never involved | P Mulrennan 62.1kg, Cd 0 5.50L | 6 (21) |
| Pontefract 28-May-22 1008m GOOD R6 CL4Hcp $2,636 (of $11,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:03.350, SP: 2/1 Keen tracked leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, ran on | P Hanagan 60.8kg 0.50L | 2 (8) |
| Thirsk 14-May-22 1005m GOOD R2 CL4Hcp $913 (of $15,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 00:58.100, SP: 7/2 Slowly away, in rear, pushed along well over 1f out, stayed on but never on terms | K Stott 60.3kg, Cd 0 3.25L | 4 (9) |
| Ayr 17-Sep-21 1207m GOOD R5 CL2Hcp (of $30,000) Barrier 23, Winning Time: 01:09.820, SP: 14/1 Chased leaders, pushed along and weakened over 2f out | B Robinson 59.9kg, Cd 0 10.75L | 21 (22) |
| Pontefract 04-Sep-21 1008m GOOD R6 CL3Hcp $1,451 (of $12,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:01.400, SP: 5/2 Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, held by front pair but kept on inside final furlong | K Stott 55.8kg 3.25L | 3 (7) |
| Ripon 14-Aug-21 1207m GOOD R3 CL2Hcp $4,834 (of $20,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:11.050, SP: 10/1 Held up on far side, headway 2f out, every chance final furlong, ran on well | K Stott 60.3kg 1.00L | 2 (16) |
| York 24-Jul-21 1005m GOOD R1 CL3Hcp $1,902 (of $15,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:00.120, SP: 7/1 Towards rear, pushed along 2f out ridden over 1f out, kept on into third inside final furlong | D A Jacob 73kg 2.75L | 3 (10) |
| York 10-Jul-21 1207m GOOD R7 CL4Hcp (of $11,200) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:11.840, SP: 18/1 Midfield, headway over 2f out, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, one pace final furlong | P Mulrennan 59.9kg, Cd 0 2.75L | 6 (19) |
| Haydock 03-Jul-21 1207m GOOD R3 CL4Hcp (of $10,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:13.500, SP: 11/2 Held up in touch in mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, stayed on final 100 yards, no impression | D Tudhope 60.3kg, Cd 0 2.25L | 5 (7) |
| Haydock 11-Jun-21 1005m GOOD R2 CL4Hcp $2,041 (of $9,250) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:00.150, SP: 5/6 Held up, good headway near side of group over 1f out, went 2nd and ran on well inside final furlong, not reach winner | K Stott 61.7kg 1.00L | 2 (7) |
| Pontefract 08-Jun-21 1008m GOOD R4 CL5Hcp $2,970 (of $6,700) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:02.590, SP: 5/4 Tracked leaders, led approaching final furlong, ridden clear | K Stott 59.9kg | 1 (9) |
| Pontefract 29-May-21 1008m SOFT R6 CL4Hcp (of $9,450) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:05.660, SP: 3/1 Very awkwardly away, outpaced in last pair, never a factor | B Robinson 57.6kg, Cd 0 13.50L | 5 (6) |
| Pontefract 28-Apr-21 1008m GOOD R7 CL5Hcp $1,394 (of $6,700) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:02.740, SP: evens Settled on heels of leaders, driven 2f out to go second, ran on well but could not catch winner | B Garritty 60.8kg 1.25L | 2 (6) |
| Pontefract 19-Apr-21 1008m GOOD R5 CL5Hcp $2,970 (of $6,700) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:02.490, SP: 5/1 Dwelt, tracked leaders, switched right over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, running on when hung right towards finish | K Stott 58.5kg | 1 (6) |
| Leicester 06-Oct-20 1207m HEAVY R5 CL5Hcp (of $6,545) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:17.940, SP: 11/4 Prominent, ridden over 3f out, weakened from 2f out | C Murtagh 58.1kg, Cd 0 19.75L | 6 (10) |
| Wolverhampton 04-Oct-20 1225m SYNTHETIC R7 CL5Hcp $1,020 (of $6,545) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:12.810, SP: 14/1 Chased leaders, raced keenly, lost place over 5f out, headway and switched left over 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, ran on | C Murtagh 55.8kg 0.30L | 2 (11) |
| Hamilton 20-Sep-20 1212m SOFT R2 CL6Hcp $414 (of $5,593) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:14.200, SP: 11/4 Narrowly led far side group, ridden 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 1st of 5 in group | P Hanagan 60.3kg 3.50L | 3 (11) |
| Catterick 08-Sep-20 1005m SOFT R6 CL6Hcp $414 (of $5,593) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:02.780, SP: 9/1 Dwelt towards rear, switched right after 1f, pushed along halfway, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, ran on to go 3rd close home | C Murtagh 60.8kg 3.75L | 3 (11) |
| Ayr 28-Jul-20 1207m SOFT R4 CL6Hcp (of $4,300) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:15.400, SP: 13/8 Dwelt and went right start, soon chasing leaders, went 2nd 2f out, ridden and lost 2nd inside final furlong, kept on same pace | D Nolan 60.3kg, Cd 0 4.25L | 4 (10) |
| Ayr 20-Jul-20 1207m GOOD R3 CL6Hcp $828 (of $4,300) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:11.870, SP: 11/2 Slowly away in touch, ridden and headway entering final furlong, ran on | D Nolan 60.3kg 0.75L | 2 (8) |
| Leicester 26-Jun-20 1207m GOOD R2 CL5Md (of $5,400) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:11.010, SP: 20/1 Towards rear, shaken up and headway over 1f out, never troubled leaders | D Nolan 59.4kg, Cd 0 7.50L | 6 (12) |
| Chelmsford City 10-Jun-20 1207m SYNTHETIC R4 CL5Nv (of $5,400) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:11.640, SP: 18/1 Slowly into stride, towards rear, some headway on inside over 1f out, no impression, weakened inside final furlong | C Murtagh 58.5kg, Cd 0 5.75L | 6 (10) |
| Redcar 25-Aug-19 1204m GOOD R2 CL5NvNHF (of $6,500) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:09.460, SP: 8/1 Slowly away, behind, never figured | S P Davis 59.4kg, Cd 0 8.25L | 10 (12) |