Mokaatil was a classy juvenile with a rating over 100 at his peak, but who had struggled to find his best form until enjoying a return to turf at Pontefract today.
Enjoying the strong early pace, PJ switched his mount once turning for home and came home with a strong finishing effort to land the prize in the final stride.
Given his optimum conditions, he should continue to be competitive in similar sprint handicaps this summer.