Pontefract Races & Results 1 Tuesday 11th April 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Pontefract Races & Results Tomform Tuesday 11th April 2023

There were 28 Races on Tuesday 11th April 2023 across 4 meetings. There was 7 races at Exeter, 7 races at Pontefract, 7 races at Wolverhampton, 7 races at Dundalk, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Tuesday 11th April 2023

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

14:00 Pontefract Handicap (Class 5) 12f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (2.2/1 +37%) Claritudo	2.2 2.2/1(+37%)	(8) Claritudo 2.2/1, Winner at Redcar (1¾m) in May. Ended last season with a good third there (1¾m, good to soft) in October. Contender if ready to roll after 6 months off.
2	9 2nd (9) (14/1 -17%) Big Cheese	14 14/1(-17%)	(9) Big Cheese 14/1, Showed fair form in 3 qualifying runs last year and his lightly-raced profile makes him an interesting one for handicaps. Respected.
3	1 3rd (1) (10/1 -344%) Appier	10 10/1(-344%)	(1) Appier 10/1, Won his first 4 handicaps at the start of last summer and went in again at Newcastle in September. Ended the year with a couple of respectable efforts on AW. Can be very competitive off this mark but soft ground would be an unknown.
4	5 4th (5) (10/1 -11%) Tralee Hills	10 10/1(-11%)	(5) Tralee Hills 10/1, Eighteen runs since last win in 2021 but there have been plenty of creditable efforts since then, including third close at Lingfield in January. Freshened up since a respectable fifth there at the end of that month. Handles soft turf well.
5th	6 5th (6) (11/1 +21%) The Nu Form Way	11 11/1(+21%)	(6) The Nu Form Way 11/1, Made winning start for this yard at Chester last July but largely struggled thereafter and watching brief is advised on this first outing since November.
6th	7 6th (7) (5.5/1 +0%) Highlighter	5.5 5.5/1(+0%)	(7) Highlighter 5.5/1, Unexposed sort who didn't make too bad a start in handicaps when fifth of 9 at Doncaster (1¼m, heavy) 10 days ago and is likely capable of better again now stepping up in trip. Big player under Ryan Sexton.
7th	4 7th (4) (8.5/1 +23%) Al Azhar	8.5 8.5/1(+23%)	(4) Al Azhar 8.5/1, Successful twice on turf at the start of last season, including reappearance. Ended 2023 on a low note but he's back on a favourable mark and is clearly capable when fresh. One of the more likely types.
8th	2 8th (2) (8.5/1 +74%) Myboymax	8.5 8.5/1(+74%)	(2) Myboymax 8.5/1, Has started 2023 on a low note but he's now back to the mark off which he gained the last of his 3 wins in 2022. Has a tongue tie refitted. Placed on both previous visits here. No shock were he to stage a revival.
9th	3 9th (3) (7/1 +50%) Tidal Storm	7 7/1(+50%)	(3) Tidal Storm 7/1, Successul over this trip on AW at Kempton last summer. Third on hurdle debut just after Christmas but ran poorly at Doncaster next time and now reverts to the Flat after 2 months off.
10th	10 10th (10) (40/1 -100%) Virtuoso	40 40/1(-100%)	(10) Virtuoso 40/1, Won a 1¾m Ffos Las handicap on soft for Andrew Balding last summer. Beaten a long way in 3 hurdles for current yard this year but may fare better back on the Flat with ground conditions likely to be in her favour.

LTO Selection:

14:00 Pontefract Handicap (Class 5) 12f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

This can go the way of APPIER, who wasn't beaten far when last in action at Wolverhampton and his record on the grass makes for good reading. The son of Holy Roman Emperor gets the vote ahead of the unexposed Highlighter and Claritudo, who is 5lb above his last winning mark and should be suited by the drop in trip.

HIGHLIGHTER's pedigree suggests he could have more to offer now stepping up to 1½m so he's the suggestion. Fellow unexposed sort Big Cheese is an interesting opponent, particularly if the betting vibes are positive on his return to action. Claritudo hit the ground running last spring and also makes the shortlist.

A first crack at this stiff 1m4f might see 9yo TRALEE HILLS come to the fore. Claritudo and Highlighter are next on the list.

14:00 Pontefract Handicap (Class 5) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:30 Pontefract Stakes (Class 5) 6f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (7/1 +50%) Indian Falcon	7 7/1(+50%)	(4) Indian Falcon 7/1, 25/1, never involved on 6f Redcar debut last August. Desert Games looks the yard first string unless the betting hints otherwise.
2	9 2nd (9) (10/1 +0%) William Dewhirst	10 10/1(+0%)	(9) William Dewhirst 10/1, 6/1, fourth of 8 in 6f novice at Newcastle on debut 18 days ago, running on after slowish start. Will improve.
3	7 3rd (7) (4/1 -113%) Snuggle	4 4/1(-113%)	(7) Snuggle 4/1, Much improved when second of 5 in handicap at Lingfield (6f) on reappearance in February but not in the same form when turned over at short odds in novice company at Newcastle 19 days later. Bang there if back to the Lingfield form, though.
4	2 4th (2) (1.38/1 +27%) Desert Games	1.38 1.38/1(+27%)	(2) Desert Games 1.38/1, Promising start to career when third on AW last August and little went right when fifth of 9 over C&D a fortnight later. Remains capable of better and likely to have a big say.
5th	6 5th (6) (33/1 -18%) Shotley Royale	33 33/1(-18%)	(6) Shotley Royale 33/1, Hot Streak half-brother to several winners, including useful 5f winner March and 7f-8.6f winner Mykonos St John. Stable not known for winning newcomers but is enjoying a good spell at present so he's worth a precautionary betting check.
6th	8 6th (8) (9/1 +44%) Whalley Road	9 9/1(+44%)	(8) Whalley Road 9/1, Dandy Man gelding. Half-brother to 5f/6f winner Springwood Drive and useful winner up to 6f Bickerstaffe. Makes some paper appeal and very interesting to see how much strength there is behind him in the betting.
7th	5 7th (5) (12/1 -9%) Raven's Applause	12 12/1(-9%)	(5) Raven's Applause 12/1, 50,000 gns Acclamation gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners abroad, including US 6f minor stakes winner Conformist. Dam US 6f winner. Betting should help guide to expectations on debut.
8th	1 8th (1) (150/1 +25%) Blame The Farrier	150 150/1(+25%)	(1) Blame The Farrier 150/1, Modest in bumpers and no form over hurdles. Never involved on last month's 7f Flat debut. Easy to look elsewhere.
9th	3 9th (3) (7/1 +13%) Global Crisis	7 7/1(+13%)	(3) Global Crisis 7/1, 16/1, showed a bit amidst greenness when fourth of 13 on 5f Beverley debut last July. It's taken a while to get him back to the track but he should have more to offer, particularly at 6f.

LTO Selection:

14:30 Pontefract Stakes (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

SNUGGLE may be a maiden through five starts but he sets a decent standard, and his most recent effort at Newcastle pointed towards him needing to go back up in distance. Desert Games showed promise on both outings last year and he looks to be the chief threat, ahead of the newcomers Raven's Applause and Whalley Road, who should be monitored for market support.

Although DESERT GAMES failed to build on his promising AW debut when only fifth over C&D last autumn there were excuses and he's well worth another chance. Snuggle would be a big threat if anywhere near his peak form. Whalley Road is a newcomer who catches the eye on pedigree and could play a part if the betting vibes are positive.

The Richard Fahey-trained DESERT GAMES showed promise on the first of his two 2yo starts and is taken to make a winning return.

14:30 Pontefract Stakes (Class 5) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:00 Pontefract Handicap (Class 4) 18f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (25/1 -127%) Champagne City	25 25/1(-127%)	(5) Champagne City 25/1, Cheekpieces on for first time over hurdles when ninth of 11 in handicap at Newbury (20.5f, good to firm) 38 days ago. Back up in trip on the level and he could be the pace angle.
2	4 2nd (4) (0.53/1 +27%) Coquelicot	0.53 0.53/1(+27%)	(4) Coquelicot 0.53/1, Fairly useful winner at up to 3m over hurdles and career best when winning 11-runner handicap at Nottingham (16f, heavy) 6 days ago, forging clear. Carries penalty and holds very strong claims with this trip expected to suit.
3	7 3rd (7) (10/1 +0%) Ghadbbaan	10 10/1(+0%)	(7) Ghadbbaan 10/1, Latest win at Ripon in September. 12/1, respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at York (16.2f) from out of the weights a fortnight later. Won on last season's reappearance.
4	6 4th (6) (4/1 +38%) Flint Hill	4 4/1(+38%)	(6) Flint Hill 4/1, C&D winner, latest win here in October. 5/1, third of 4 in handicap at Newcastle (16.2f) 48 days ago. Merits consideration given he's a regular at this venue and usually gives his running.
5th	2 5th (2) (12/1 -20%) Military Two Step	12 12/1(-20%)	(2) Military Two Step 12/1, Two wins from 6 runs last year, latterly at Chelmsford in November. Sixth of 7 in handicap at Kempton (16f, 6/1) 27 days ago and now tries a new trip returned to turf.
6th	1 6th (1) (10/1 +29%) Land Of Winter	10 10/1(+29%)	(1) Land Of Winter 10/1, Ended 2021 with an emphatic win in 2m Nottingham handicap but has found life tougher last campaign, sixth of 8 in minor event at this C&D (good to soft) final start in October. This represents a slight drop in class.
7th	8 7th (8) (28/1 -75%) The Navigator	28 28/1(-75%)	(8) The Navigator 28/1, Tenth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Musselburgh (17.4f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Fitness assured but has to prove stamina for this far on the level.
8th	3 8th (3) (66/1 -136%) Detective	66 66/1(-136%)	(3) Detective 66/1, Three wins from 11 runs last year. Pulled up in handicap chase at Musselburgh on debut over fences 41 days ago. Significantly up in trip on previous Flat outings and stamina isn't certain.

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15:00 Pontefract Handicap (Class 4) 18f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

A taking winner at Nottingham last week, COQUELICOT is turned out again quickly under a 4lb penalty and there is every reason to suggest that she can improve for the extra two furlongs. Ground conditions are also in her favour and she should have too much for course specialist Flint Hill and Ghadbbaan, who is interesting on his return having won first time out last season.

COQUELICOT relished the emphasis on stamina when a decisive winner at Nottingham last week and with this further step up in trip sure to suit (has winning hurdles form over 3m) a 4 lb penalty may not be enough to prevent the follow up. Flint Hill is a regular over this C&D and he's likely to give it a good go, with Champagne City another to consider.

If last week's win at Nottingham has not taken anything out of her, COQUELICOT (nap) can score again. Flint Hill likes it here.

15:00 Pontefract Handicap (Class 4) 18f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:30 Pontefract Handicap (Class 2) 5f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (2.5/1 +29%) Live In The Dream	2.5 2.5/1(+29%)	(4) Live In The Dream 2.5/1, Career best when winning 7-runner handicap (12/1) at Lingfield (5f, AW) 17 days ago by short head from Arecibo, all out. Was seen to good effect on that occasion but he's equally as effective on turf and can be tough to peg back if getting into a rhythm.
2	2 2nd (2) (9/1 -64%) Arecibo	9 9/1(-64%)	(2) Arecibo 9/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2021 but couldn't have come much closer when short-head second of 7 to Live In The Dream in handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW) 17 days ago, just failing. Looks competitive on form.
3	1 3rd (1) (7.5/1 +32%) Dakota Gold	7.5 7.5/1(+32%)	(1) Dakota Gold 7.5/1, Fifteen wins from 55 Flat runs. 13/2, didn't need to improve for latest of them in 6-runner handicap at Doncaster (6f, heavy) when last seen, battling well. Off 172 days and record fresh suggests he may just need this.
4	8 4th (8) (16/1 +52%) Copper Knight	16 16/1(+52%)	(8) Copper Knight 16/1, 14/1, eleventh of 13 in handicap at Doncaster (5f, heavy) when last seen in October. Still retains plenty of dash/enthusiasm but no surprise were he to need this.
5th	9 5th (9) (2/1 +60%) Ey Up It's Maggie	2 2/1(+60%)	(9) Ey Up It's Maggie 2/1, Won 10-runner handicap at Doncaster (5f, heavy, 6/4) 9 days ago. Carries penalty and also 3 lb out of the weights but fit and in form, which may count for a lot.
6th	5 6th (5) (28/1 -133%) Justanotherbottle	28 28/1(-133%)	(5) Justanotherbottle 28/1, Admirable 9-y-o who enhanced his fine course record at Ripon when successful there in June. Mixed bag after and little to suggest in previous reappearance runs that he'll be fully up to speed.
7th	6 7th (6) (4.5/1 -50%) King Of Bavaria	4.5 4.5/1(-50%)	(6) King Of Bavaria 4.5/1, Creditable second of 8 in handicap (14/1) at Newcastle (6f) 56 days ago. Hasn't been with this yard long but does need to improve to defy this mark.
8th	7 8th (7) (18/1 +45%) Intrinsic Bond	18 18/1(+45%)	(7) Intrinsic Bond 18/1, Dual winner last season, including in the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon (6f) in August. Didn't look comfortable on heavy ground on reappearance last week and now back at the minimum trip.

LTO Selection:

15:30 Pontefract Handicap (Class 2) 5f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

The key to this race could be the recent clash between LIVE IN THE DREAM (first) and Arecibo (second) at Lingfield, and it is the former who is taken to come out on top again. Adam West's charge was a progressive sprinter last season and he should appreciate the return to turf as he looks to see off the likes of King Of Bavaria and the classy Dakota Gold.

The market will be informative with several of these making their reappearance but CLARENDON HOUSE was an excellent second first-time-out last season and having been highly tried as a 4-y-o, he has an appealing mark to work with. Live In The Dream and Arecibo finished first and second at Lingfield recently and are definite threats, while Ey Up It's Maggie demands consideration, even from out of the weights.

The front-running LIVE IN THE DREAM was better than ever on his reappearance at Lingfield and can follow up from stall two.

15:30 Pontefract Handicap (Class 2) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:00 Pontefract Handicap (Class 3) 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
4	4 (4) (12/1 -9%) Phoenix Fire	12 12/1(-9%)	(4) Phoenix Fire 12/1, Left first 2 efforts well behind when landing 9-runner novice event (15/2) at Redcar (7f, heavy), unchallenged. Off 161 days. Makes handicap debut and mark doesn't appear to be over generous.
1	5 1st (5) (22/1 +0%) Wen Moon	22 22/1(+0%)	(5) Wen Moon 22/1, Made second start a winning one over 5f at Ripon in July. Sixth of 9 in nursery at this C&D (good, 18/1), slowly away. Off 6 months (gelded) and needs to return an improved performer to score from this mark.
2	8 2nd (8) (5/1 +50%) Hour By Hour	5 5/1(+50%)	(8) Hour By Hour 5/1, Hamilton winner who was last of 16 having been set a stiff task in listed Two-Year-Old Trophy at Redcar (6f, good to soft, 66/1). Off 6 months but this a more suitable assignment on reappearance having been gelded.
3	1 3rd (1) (4/1 +11%) California Gem	4 4/1(+11%)	(1) California Gem 4/1, Three wins from 9 runs last year. Latest win at Nottingham in October. Well held final start at Nottingham but this is a slightly easier handicap on reappearance.
4	2 4th (2) (7/1 -110%) Prairie Falcon	7 7/1(-110%)	(2) Prairie Falcon 7/1, 13/2, respectable ninth of 27 in minor event at Newmarket (6f, good), slowly away. Off 6 months but he retains scope as a sprint handicapper.
5th	3 5th (3) (2.25/1 +50%) Project Black	2.25 2.25/1(+50%)	(3) Project Black 2.25/1, All the better for debut experience when winning at Redcar in October. Second of 9 in novice event (9/4) at Newcastle (6f). Off 130 days. Makes handicap debut from a fair mark.
6th	6 6th (6) (10/1 -18%) Revision	10 10/1(-18%)	(6) Revision 10/1, Confirmed debut promise when successful over this trip at Newcastle in June. 33/1, very good third of 8 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 34 days ago, having run of race but stuck to his task after getting hampered. Fitness assured.
7th	7 7th (7) (4.5/1 -29%) Amy Santiago	4.5 4.5/1(-29%)	(7) Amy Santiago 4.5/1, Promising type. Winner at Southwell in February. 12/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 34 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Cheekpieces on first time and mark looks attractive.

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16:00 Pontefract Handicap (Class 3) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

Richard Fahey has won five of the last eight renewals of this contest so his Amy Santiago must be considered, having run well enough in defeat when bidding for a double off 1lb lower at Kempton last month. Project Black created a good impression when winning at Redcar and going very close at Newcastle late last year and an opening mark of 81 looks workable, but preference is for PRAIRIE FALCON. The Michael Dods-trained colt won a good contest at Ayr off 5lb lower before a fine effort in a valuable sales race at Newmarket in October, and should go close if fully wound up for his return. Dods also saddles Phoenix Fire, who hacked up in a 7f novice event at Redcar in November and makes his handicap bow off a feasible mark of 80.

AMY SANTIAGO finished behind Revision at Kempton a month ago but she had little chance given how that race unfolded and is fancied to reverse the form this time back on turf. Prairie Falcon should have plenty more to offer this season so he completes the shortlist.

Preference is for REVISION, who did very well to rally for third at Kempton last month having been hampered.

16:00 Pontefract Handicap (Class 3) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:30 Pontefract Maiden (Class 4) 10f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (8/1 +76%) Knockbrex	8 8/1(+76%)	(3) Knockbrex 8/1, Brushed aside when last of 8 in novice event at Newcastle (8f) on debut 50 days ago. That wasn't an easy introduction for a newcomer racing into a headwind and he's now up in trip switched to turf.
2	6 2nd (6) (8.5/1 -6%) Perfuse	8.5 8.5/1(-6%)	(6) Perfuse 8.5/1, Second foal, half-brother to useful 1m-10.5f winner Pervade (by Kingman). Dam, winner up to 15f (2-y-o 7f winner), half-sister to high-class 1¼m-14.5f (St Leger) winner Logician.
3	1 3rd (1) (3/1 -33%) Crystal Mariner	3 3/1(-33%)	(1) Crystal Mariner 3/1, 160,000 gns 2-y-o, Sea The Stars colt. Half-brother to 1½m winner Crystal Starlet and useful 1m winner Crystal Caprice. Didn't race as a juvenile but could hardly be in better hands.
4	4 4th (4) (2/1 -14%) Legacy Power	2 2/1(-14%)	(4) Legacy Power 2/1, Clear promise amidst greenness when second of 5 in maiden (10/3) at Lingfield (12f, AW) on debut 46 days ago. That sets the standard with the promise of more to come.
5th	7 5th (7) (12/1 +0%) Yesisaidyes	12 12/1(+0%)	(7) Yesisaidyes 12/1, Ulysses colt. Closely related to smart 1¼m winner Grand Alliance and half-brother to 3 winners, including very smart 7f winner Dutch Connection. Dam unraced.
6th	5 6th (5) (125/1 +50%) Master Sheridan	125 125/1(+50%)	(5) Master Sheridan 125/1, Twice-raced gelding. 125/1, last of 9 in novice event at Redcar (8f, good to soft). Off 179 days. Up in trip.
7th	2 7th (2) (2.75/1 +0%) King Sharja	2.75 2.75/1(+0%)	(2) King Sharja 2.75/1, Fifth of 12 in maiden at York (7.9f, good to soft, 9/1) on debut. Off 6 months. Up in trip and sure to improve.

LTO Selection:

16:30 Pontefract Maiden (Class 4) 10f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

LEGACY POWER cost 400,000gns and shaped like he would soon be winning a contest like this when second over 1m4f at Lingfield on debut in February, despite running very green. Andrew Balding's well-related colt should come on for that and his experience could give him the edge over Sir Michael Stoute-trained newcomers Crystal Mariner (cost 160,000gns) and Perfuse. King Sharja displayed some promise over 1m at York in October and is expected to have more to offer now upped to 1m2f.

LEGACY POWER's greenness was apparent starting out at Lingfield in February so it was promising that he managed to finish second, and with improvement forthcoming, he rates the percentage call. Sir Michael Stoute saddles a pair of well-bred newcomers in Crystal Mariner and Perfuse and the market may help in establishing a pecking order.

This could go to the newcomer CRYSTAL MARINER, who hails from a fine family his trainer Sir Michael Stoute has done very well with.

16:30 Pontefract Maiden (Class 4) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:05 Pontefract Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	12 1st (12) (3.6/1 +60%) Do I Dream	3.6 3.6/1(+60%)	(12) Do I Dream 3.6/1, C&D winner in the mud last spring and runner-up off a similar mark to this later in the campaign. Could play a part if fully primed after 161 days off.
2	15 2nd (15) (9/1 -29%) Agonyclite	9 9/1(-29%)	(15) Agonyclite 9/1, Improved of late, tackling 1m for the first time when coming good in a 1m Newcastle classified event 4 weeks ago. Less exposed than a lot of these and contender if as effective back on turf.
3	5 3rd (5) (16/1 +0%) Tipperary Moon	16 16/1(+0%)	(5) Tipperary Moon 16/1, Arrives fit from AW but recent efforts no more than respectable. Has gained all 4 wins over 7f. Others are preferred.
4	13 4th (13) (10/1 +75%) Mr Strutter	10 10/1(+75%)	(13) Mr Strutter 10/1, Regular winner over the years but he ended 2022 out of form. Well treated if staging a revival but he has no great record when fresh. Probably best watched this time.
5th	6 5th (6) (40/1 -43%) Sezaam	40 40/1(-43%)	(6) Sezaam 40/1, Progressive as a juvenile but very disappointing in 4 handicap starts last year. Connections persevere but he returns over a longer trip with something to prove.
6th	8 6th (8) (18/1 -29%) Grangeclare View	18 18/1(-29%)	(8) Grangeclare View 18/1, Has performed with credit when placed in a pair of 1m Chelmsford handicaps this year. Just as effective on turf. One of the more likely types.
7th	2 7th (2) (4.5/1 +0%) Barney's Bay	4.5 4.5/1(+0%)	(2) Barney's Bay 4.5/1, Twenty four runs since last win in 2021 but he does arrive on the back of a good second of 11 in 7f Southwell handicap 11 days ago. Blinkers off, cheekpieces on for only a second time. Has won on soft ground. Considered.
8th	3 8th (3) (66/1 -136%) Oliver's Army	66 66/1(-136%)	(3) Oliver's Army 66/1, Placed twice in Flat novices for Michael Dods in autumn 2021. No impact in 2 hurdles for current yard since returning from an absence and now returns to the Flat in a bid to get his career back on track. Fitted with a first-time eyeshields and hood combination.
9th	7 9th (7) (5/1 +55%) End Zone	5 5/1(+55%)	(7) End Zone 5/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. 12/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (1m) 27 days ago. Feasibly treated and could have a fitness edge over some of these.
10th	14 10th (14) (20/1 -100%) Frankelio	20 20/1(-100%)	(14) Frankelio 20/1, Just one wins from 26 starts in Britain but it did come over C&D. Below par on AW when last seen at the end of 2022. Others are much more obvious.
11th	11 11th (11) (7/1 +18%) Little Jo	7 7/1(+18%)	(11) Little Jo 7/1, C&D winner but it's 24 runs since he last tasted success. 12/1, last of 10 in handicap at Southwell (1m) 75 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
12th	1 12th (1) (11/1 -38%) The Vik	11 11/1(-38%)	(1) The Vik 11/1, Ended his time for Andrew Slattery in Ireland with a 1m Killarney (soft) maiden success. Danny Tudhope a positive jockey booking now handicapping for new connections after 6 months off. Less exposed than most to these.
13th	9 13th (9) (16/1 -60%) Dougies Dream	16 16/1(-60%)	(9) Dougies Dream 16/1, Reacted well to first-time cheekpieces (retained) when back to winning ways at Newcastle (1m) 18 days ago, staying on to lead close home. Has won on turf. Likely to remain competitive after a 4 lb rise.
14th	10 14th (10) (20/1 -122%) Win Win Power	20 20/1(-122%)	(10) Win Win Power 20/1, Fourth win since joining this yard (all Southwell) when beating 13 rivals over 1m in March. Creditable efforts in defeat last twice. Should continue to give a good account. First turf start for this stable.
15th	16 15th (16) (66/1 -32%) Top Attraction	66 66/1(-32%)	(16) Top Attraction 66/1, Temperamental sort. One win from 23 Flat runs. Sixteen runs since last win in 2020. Seventh of 8 in handicap at Southwell (1m) 11 days ago. Something to find on form.

LTO Selection:

17:05 Pontefract Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

A tricky puzzle for punters to solve and only a tentative vote goes to BARNEY'S BAY, who was doing his best work at the finish when narrowly held off 1lb lower over 7f at Southwell 11 days ago. He should relish this extra furlong. The Vik was last seen winning over this distance at Killarney in October and the top-weight warrants respect on his first start for Liam Bailey, while Dougies Dream also bids for a double after landing a 1m contest at Newcastle last month.

An open finale. BARNEY'S BAY hasn't won for a while but his latest Southwell second suggests he could put that right soon and he also has a few good efforts to his name here. Agonyclite, a winner at Newcastle recently, and Irish-recruit The Vik have less-exposed profiles than the majority of these and head the dangers along with Win Win Power, who has thrived since joining Mick Appleby, and Dougies Dream.

The lightly raced 4yo AGONYCLITE won at Newcastle (AW) last month on his first crack at 1m and earns the vote ahead of Mr Strutter.

17:05 Pontefract Handicap (Class 5) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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How to use Tomform

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This is the 16:15 Kempton race from the video above backed at 28/1 earlier in the day.

About U.K Horse Racing

Horse racing is a popular and historic sport in the UK, with a tradition dating back centuries. It is a multi-billion pound industry that attracts millions of spectators each year and generates significant economic activity.

There are two main types of horse racing in the UK: flat racing and jump racing. Flat racing is run on a level course and is typically shorter in distance, while jump racing involves horses jumping over obstacles and is generally longer in distance. Both types of racing are popular with spectators and bettors, and they take place at various racetracks throughout the country.

The most famous horse racing event in the UK is the Grand National, which is held annually at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool. It is a jump racing event that is known for its challenging course and has become a national institution in the UK. Other notable horse racing events in the UK include the Derby, held at Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey, and the Royal Ascot, held at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire.

Horse racing in the UK is regulated by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), which sets rules and standards for the industry. It is responsible for the welfare of racehorses and the safety of jockeys and trainers, as well as ensuring fair and transparent racing practices.

In addition to its economic and cultural importance, horse racing in the UK also plays a significant role in the breeding and training of thoroughbred horses. Many of the world's top thoroughbreds are bred and trained in the UK, and the industry plays a vital role in the preservation and promotion of the breed.

Overall, horse racing is an integral part of British culture and a major contributor to the country's economy. It is a thrilling and exciting sport that continues to attract a loyal following and generate significant interest from spectators and bettors around the world.

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