Pontefract Races & Results 1 Wednesday 1st May 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Pontefract Races & Results Tomform Wednesday 1st May 2024

There were 42 Races on Wednesday 1st May 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Pontefract, 8 races at Punchestown, 8 races at Ascot, 6 races at Wolverhampton, 6 races at Brighton, 7 races at Kempton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Wednesday 1st May 2024

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

14:05 Pontefract Handicap (Class 4) 5f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (13/8 +60%) Princess Karine	1.625 13/8(+60%)	(2) Princess Karine 13/8, Won twice last year with give underfoot and solid return to action when fourth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (5f, 28/1) 49 days ago, weakening only late on. Should be sharper with that run under her belt and possibilities from 1 lb lower mark. Usually front runs, as when giving it a good go on her reappearance at Newcastle (5f, AW).
2	3 2nd (3) (4/1 -14%) Westmorian	4 4/1(-14%)	(3) Westmorian 4/1, Latest win at Newcastle (6f) in March and run with credit next 3 starts on AW. Bit below form fifth of 12 in handicap (15/2) at Musselburgh (5f) 10 days ago and he still needs to confirm his effectiveness on ground softer than good. 0-8 on turf and seems happier on AW surfaces; ideally wants further as well.
3	4 3rd (4) (11/2 -120%) Impressor	5.5 11/2(-120%)	(4) Impressor 11/2, Enjoyed a productive 2023, gaining a fourth success of the campaign at Hamilton (6f) in August. Better for his return when third of 13 in handicap at Thirsk (6f) 11 days ago and with his rider taking off a handy 3 lb, he's of firm interest here. Encouraging third of 13 at Thirsk and enters the reckoning on ground he likes.
4	5 4th (5) (9/2 -13%) Mersea	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(5) Mersea 9/2, Confirmed positive signs from Catterick when running out a gutsy winner at Southwell (5f) 2 starts back but folded tamely when twelfth of 13 in handicap (4/1) at Thirsk (6f, heavy) 11 days ago. Needs to shrug that off turned out quickly. Not sure what happened last time but definite claims on her previous efforts.
5th	1 5th (1) (9/2 -35%) Exalted Angel	4.5 9/2(-35%)	(1) Exalted Angel 9/2, Twenty eight runs since his last success in 2021 but eased in weights this year and he ran creditably when third of 12 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 25 days ago. Has a lower turf mark to work from if he can build on that and his yard continue in excellent form. Placed at Kempton (6f) last month and now bids to exploit 11lb lower turf mark.

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14:05 Pontefract Handicap (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow

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

Exalted Angel has been in fair form on the all-weather of late, as evidenced by his latest placed effort at Kempton. Karl Burke's veteran must enter calculations on this switch to turf, but IMPRESSOR rates a more solid proposition with forecast soft ground sure to suit him. The seven-year-old posted a solid third over 6f at Thirsk recently and this return to 5f could be just what the doctor ordered. Westmorian may fare best of the remainder.

It could be worth siding with IMPRESSOR, who stepped forward from his comeback run when third over further at Thirsk 11 days ago and he's now just 1 lb above his last winning mark. Princess Karine and Exalted Angel are others to consider.

The soft ground swings the pendulum towards IMPRESSOR (nap) who arrives here on the back of a pleasing effort at Thirsk.

14:05 Pontefract Handicap (Class 4) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:40 Pontefract Maiden (Class 4) 5f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (11/4 +45%) Francisco's Piece	2.75 11/4(+45%)	(1) Francisco's Piece 11/4, Foaled January 26. 44,000 gns foal, 58,000 gns yearling, Mayson colt. Half-brother to several winners, including useful winner up to 6f Windstormblack and 1m winner Azahara Palace. Early sort who makes appeal on paper and he's worth a look. 58,000gns yearling; 8th foal; half-brother to four winners; dam won over 5f.
2	5 2nd (5) (6/5 +13%) Invincible Annice	1.2 6/5(+13%)	(5) Invincible Annice 6/5, Foaled March 19. 25,000 gns foal, 50,000 gns yearling, Invincible Spirit filly from the family of top-class 5.5f-7f performer Muhaarar (won British Champions Sprint Stakes/July Cup). Yard's 2-y-os flying and obvious appeal on paper. 50,000gns yearling; first foal; dam unraced half-sister to 7f winner Mulhimatty.
3	6 3rd (6) (22/1 -83%) Beaujolais Nouveau	22 22/1(-83%)	(6) Beaujolais Nouveau 22/1, Foaled April 20. £18,000 yearling, Twilight Son filly. Half-sister to winner up to 8.4f On The River (dual winner here) and 6f-7f winner Purple Martini. Dam 1m/9f winner who stayed 1¾m. £18,000 yearling; third foal; half-sister to useful 7f-8.4f winner On The River.
4	7 4th (7) (9/1 +55%) Morning Angel	9 9/1(+55%)	(7) Morning Angel 9/1, Foaled March 19. 8,000 gns yearling, Harry Angel filly. Dam maiden (stayed 1½m), half-sister to useful winner up to 1m Get Knotted. 8,000gns yearling; second foal; dam placed 1m4f AW (RPR 63).
5th	3 5th (3) (7/2 -27%) Solar Biricz	3.5 7/2(-27%)	(3) Solar Biricz 7/2, Foaled March 7. €31,000 foal, £30,000 yearling, Mehmas colt. Closely related to 2-y-o 6f winner Anfaal. Handful of yard's juvenile runners this year haven't fired. £30,000 yearling; fourth foal; closely related to KSA 6f 2yo winner Anfaal.

LTO Selection:

14:40 Pontefract Maiden (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow

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

The betting market is likely to prove informative in this contest full of debutants, with a tentative vote going to FRANCISCO'S PIECE. A half-brother to multiple winners, the Mayson colt boasts plenty of speed in his pedigree and he could be worth chancing to make a winning start. Karl Burke has his string in fine fettle, which must bring Invincible Annice into the reckoning, while Solar Biricz makes appeal on paper too.

No form to go on and the betting might be informative but it's easy to start with Karl Burke's well-bred INVINCIBLE ANNICE with the yard having had 2 winners and 6 placed horses from their last 8 juvenile newcomers. Francisco's Piece and Double Parked are a couple of others who make appeal on paper.

The market will make for essential reference. Karl Burke's 2yos are already going well and INVINCIBLE ANNICE could be the answer.

14:40 Pontefract Maiden (Class 4) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:15 Pontefract Handicap (Class 5) 10f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (10/3 +17%) Giselles Defence	3.333333 10/3(+17%)	(6) Giselles Defence 10/3, Placed in AW handicaps at Dundalk at the end of 2023 and went close from this lower turf mark on first outing since leaving Gavin Cromwell after 4 months off at Nottingham recently. Respected. Good start for new yard when runner-up at Nottingham 11 days ago; he can go well again.
2	3 2nd (3) (9/2 -100%) Bearwith	4.5 9/2(-100%)	(3) Bearwith 9/2, Tremendously consistent at this trip, running well in useful Newcastle handicap on return and building on that when scoring at Southwell (11f) 3 weeks ago despite reverting back to his slow-starting ways. Obvious claims off lower turf mark if not getting too far back. Took his form up a notch when landing 1m3f Southwell handicap; major claims off 1lb lower.
3	9 3rd (9) (15/2 -25%) Fiftyshadesaresdev	7.5 15/2(-25%)	(9) Fiftyshadesaresdev 15/2, Fair maiden handicapper on the Flat who went close over 1m here back from 9 months off last week. On a career-low mark and a return to the pick of his 3-y-o form would be enough to see him take a race like this if staying. Remains winless but solid third here nine days ago; must enter calculations off same mark.
4	5 4th (5) (25/1 -79%) Flying Scotsman	25 25/1(-79%)	(5) Flying Scotsman 25/1, Winning Flat handicapper/hurdler in Ireland. Big prices and yet to trouble the judge for this yard (including over C&D latest) but now lurks on a very low mark with cheekpieces refitted. Market move would be interesting. Yet to fire for his current yard, beating only one over C&D latest; has something to prove.
5th	7 5th (7) (33/1 -175%) Jewel Maker	33 33/1(-175%)	(7) Jewel Maker 33/1, Dual winner over this trip last season off 2 lb lower mark. Suspect he'll come on for this. Proved reliable in 2023 when a two-time 1m2f winner, at Redcar and Newcastle; a possible.
6th	8 6th (8) (9/2 +59%) Loddon	4.5 9/2(+59%)	(8) Loddon 9/2, Maiden who ran creditably in first-time tongue strap after 3 months off at Beverley (10f) under this rider last week. Bit more needed to open her account. Still to get head in front but a good Beverley third six days ago; ought to be thereabouts.
7th	1 7th (1) (16/1 +0%) Simpson's Paradox	16 16/1(+0%)	(1) Simpson's Paradox 16/1, Killarney maiden winner in the mud final start for Jessica Harrington in September. Sold 15,000 gns and well held making handicap debut on return for new yard at Windsor 16 days ago. Blinkers (worn for the win) back on. Beat only one on recent yard debut at Windsor; blinkers refitted so could bounce back.
8th	4 8th (4) (17/2 +47%) Bushfire	8.5 17/2(+47%)	(4) Bushfire 17/2, Scored twice last summer and returned with a creditable effort over C&D under this rider. Not so good at Ripon since but shouldn't stay down for long. Only seventh in Ripon h'cap 13 days ago; this two-time 2023 scorer needs to bounce back.
9th	2 9th (2) (4/1 -20%) Chantico	4 4/1(-20%)	(2) Chantico 4/1, Fine effort with equipment reapplied (including first-time tongue strap) back over this trip at Bath last month, beaten only late on. Up 3 lb and can give another good account (ran well in decent maiden here on debut). On long losing run but good second at Bath 24 days ago; well in the mix despite 3lb rise.

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15:15 Pontefract Handicap (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

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

The combination of a tongue-tie and cheekpieces appeared to unlock some improvement in CHANTICO at Bath last month, finishing a head second. The fourth that day has subsequently scored since and the Kingman gelding may be able to defy a 3lb higher rating, despite the pieces being left off this time. Southwell winner Bearwith is likely to prove popular and demands respect, while Giselles Defence and Fiftyshadesaresdev warrant a second look too.

BEARWITH might not get away with a very slow start around here but he's undoubtedly on a good turf mark judged on his AW form (successful again at Southwell 3 weeks ago) and has to be the call. Chantico and Giselles Defence are a couple of the other likely players.

A few with chances but preference is for Harriet Bethell's recent Southwell scorer BEARWITH who is weighted to go in again back on turf

15:15 Pontefract Handicap (Class 5) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:50 Pontefract Handicap (Class 4) 8f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (6/1 +50%) Pearl Eye	6 6/1(+50%)	(3) Pearl Eye 6/1, Tasted success 4 times on turf at up to 8.5f last year and creditable efforts from marks in the mid 80's thereafter. Needs to pull out a little more but he's a likeable sort and not ruled out returning from 127 days off. Enjoyed an excellent 2023, scoring four times at around 1m; very much one to consider.
2	4 2nd (4) (13/8 +41%) On The River	1.625 13/8(+41%)	(4) On The River 13/8, Had dipped below last winning mark and showed benefit of his reappearance when running out a ready winner over C&D 9 days ago. Held his form particularly well during first half of last term and big shout under a penalty. Took form up a notch when a stylish C&D h'cap scorer 9 days ago; big shout under 5lb pen.
3	2 3rd (2) (13/2 -8%) Arkendale	6.5 13/2(-8%)	(2) Arkendale 13/2, Thirsk novice winner (at 1m) on final start for Ed Walker who ran well on first of 2 starts for current yard thereafter last summer. Entitled to be sharper for last month's Newcastle reappearance and underfoot conditions very much in his favour here. Gelded/off six months and not disgraced when sixth at Newcastle; can build on it now.
4	6 4th (6) (20/1 +0%) Garden Oasis	20 20/1(+0%)	(6) Garden Oasis 20/1, C&D winner who returned to winning ways at Ayr (1m) in June. Ended last season below best though, only seventh of 12 in handicap at this C&D (good to soft, 18/1) in September. Has often needed a run to put him spot on and likely best watched. C&D scorer but he ended 2023 under bit of a cloud; no forlorn hope off falling mark though.
5th	1 5th (1) (5/1 +0%) Dora Milaje	5 5/1(+0%)	(1) Dora Milaje 5/1, Winner on sole start at 2 yrs and improved to defy a penalty on return at Thirsk (1m) last June. Progressed again despite losing unbeaten record when third on handicap debut at Newmarket (1m) a month later and whilst absent since, possible she can do better still. C&D winner; excellent third at Newmarket last July; absent since but not discounted.
6th	5 6th (5) (3/1 +50%) Stately Home	3 3/1(+50%)	(5) Stately Home 3/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Kempton in January. Creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at Windsor (8.1f, good, 9/2) 16 days ago, well positioned. This mark certainly not beyond him. C&D winner who arrives in good nick; he's one for the shortlist eased 1lb.

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15:50 Pontefract Handicap (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow

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

Do I Dream was all out to score by a neck in a class 5 event over C&D last time and she is now seeking the hat-trick, but this is a tougher assignment. For that reason, ON THE RIVER is the one to be on. Harriet Bethell's five-year-old struck in stylish fashion over track and trip on his latest outing and he looks capable of shouldering a 5lb penalty. Pearl Eye can fight it out for the minor honours.

ON THE RIVER showed the benefit of his comeback run when running out a ready winner over C&D 9 days ago and a 5 lb penalty won't prevent another bold bid on that evidence. Do I Dream, also successful here that day is thriving herself and feared, with Arkendale and the returning Dora Milaje others to consider.

Harriet Bethell's ON THE RIVER handles soft ground well and looks the way to go under a 5lb penalty for his emphatic C&D success

15:50 Pontefract Handicap (Class 4) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:25 Pontefract Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (6/5 +78%) Dubai Hills	1.2 6/5(+78%)	(5) Dubai Hills 6/5, 11/1, respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at Thirsk (7f, heavy) 22 days ago. Continues to look a bit vulnerable for the win. Now exposed after ten defeats but has finished runner-up on three occasions.
2	3 2nd (3) (10/3 -21%) Mart	3.333333 10/3(-21%)	(3) Mart 10/3, Three wins from 10 runs last year. 9/4, another fine effort when creditable second of 5 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f) 13 days ago, slowly away. Well handicapped if carrying on the good work back on turf. Three AW wins during the winter; still in good form but something to prove on soft.
3	1 3rd (1) (3/1 -71%) Pals Battalion	3 3/1(-71%)	(1) Pals Battalion 3/1, Took another step forward when winning 12-runner novice at Beverley (5f, heavy, 7/2) when last seen in September. That form isn't great but could be the type to do better again at 3 yrs upped to 6f having been gelded. Won a weak maiden at Beverley but now gelded and should progress as a 3yo.
4	2 4th (2) (16/1 -380%) Jonny Concrete	16 16/1(-380%)	(2) Jonny Concrete 16/1, Narrowly denied in 6f Hamilton maiden on debut last summer but didn't progress in 2 runs after. Gelded ahead of return/handicap debut. Potentially well treated for handicap debut on initial effort; now gelded.
5th	4 5th (4) (17/2 -6%) Marie Ellen	8.5 17/2(-6%)	(4) Marie Ellen 17/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Off 5 months, ninth of 11 in handicap at Windsor (6f, good to firm, 12/1) 9 days ago. Needs to improve. Some initial soft-ground promise but comprehensively beaten in her two handicaps.

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16:25 Pontefract Handicap (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

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

Mart has filled the runner-up spot on each of his last three outings and goes off a 1lb higher mark than his latest effort at Chelmsford, but his hold-up tactics might work better once granted a larger field. With that in mind, PALS BATTALION gets the vote. The son of Invincible Army has been gelded since shedding his maiden tag at Beverley in September and he can defy his opening mark of 76 with Daniel Tudhope back on board. Dubai Hills looks best of the remaining trio.

MART is on a good mark if he can keep up his form back on turf and has to be the call. Pals Battalion is the type to do better again this year now handicapping and is the clear danger.

The now-gelded JONNY CONCRETE could be the best handicapped of these if tapping back into the promise of his initial effort.

16:25 Pontefract Handicap (Class 5) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:00 Pontefract Maiden (Class 5) 8f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 (1) (12/1 +64%) Bolton	12 12/1(+64%)	(1) Bolton 12/1, Bumper winner for Rebecca Menzies in 2021/22. Huge absence to overcome but is a half-brother to Another Lincolnday who was a winner here. Wouldn't completely dismiss. Off since winning a heavy-ground bumper at Wetherby in early 2022.
1	5 1st (5) (4/5 +20%) Savvy Exchange	0.8 4/5(+20%)	(5) Savvy Exchange 4/5, Sales price rose to 110,000 gns as a yearling and he made a promising start when sent off favourite for 7.2f newcomers' maiden at Wolverhampton in November, every chance 1f out and keeping on. That form looks solid. Stiffer test switched to turf should suit and he can improve. Well backed at Wolverhampton and finished close up behind a Haggas-trained newcomer.
2	4 2nd (4) (5/4 +62%) Operate	1.25 5/4(+62%)	(4) Operate 5/4, Steady progress in AW maiden/novice events, again making the running when second at Lingfield 3 weeks ago. Must prove himself on turf but surely has races in him. All three runs have been on the AW at about 1m, getting closer in each of them.
3	6 3rd (6) (50/1 +0%) Pack Ice	50 50/1(+0%)	(6) Pack Ice 50/1, Postponed filly. Half-sister to several winners, including smart 1¼m-11f winner Victory Chime and 9f-11f winner Pontchateau. Doesn't appeal as an obvious winner first time up over this trip. Seventh foal; half-sister to useful winner Victory Chime (1m2f-1m3f/Listed; RPR 112).

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17:00 Pontefract Maiden (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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

OPERATE has improved with each start this year and prominent tactics could be the way to go again as looks to get off the mark at the fourth time of asking. Switching to the turf should be of no inconvenience being by Kodi Bear and he may have too much for Condor Pasa, who has been gelded since a beaten favourite at Kempton in February. A promising second on his debut over 7f at Wolverhampton, Savvy Exchange is another to consider stepping up in trip.

SAVVY EXCHANGE was sent off favourite and shaped well in a newcomers' maiden at Wolverhampton in November. He looks sure to improve and gets the vote over Condor Pasa and Operate.

Roger Varian's now-gelded CONDOR PASA has seen the form of his latest third at Kempton franked since.

17:00 Pontefract Maiden (Class 5) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:35 Pontefract Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (9/4 +68%) She's Got Bottle	2.25 9/4(+68%)	(1) She's Got Bottle 9/4, Won a division of this race 12 months ago and placed on 3 of her 4 starts thereafter last season. Entitled to be sharper for a pair of AW runs in recent months and no surprise to see her go well from an easing mark/handy draw. Took a division of this 12 months ago; encouraging Newcastle 6th latest; very good claims.
2	4 2nd (4) (11/4 +61%) Isle Of Wolves	2.75 11/4(+61%)	(4) Isle Of Wolves 11/4, Twenty seven runs since last win in 2019. 10/3, fifth of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f) 54 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Down in trip. Has good chance on pick of form. Is a long time without a win but he arrives in good order; he's weighted to go well.
3	6 3rd (6) (16/1 -167%) Musical Masquerade	16 16/1(-167%)	(6) Musical Masquerade 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. Blinkered for 1st time, good fourth of 12 in handicap (28/1) at Newcastle (7.1f) 23 days ago, headed over 2f out and keeping on. Visor now the headgear of choice back up in trip and not discounted. Back on track in first-time blinkers when fourth at Newcastle; in the mix with visor on.
4	2 4th (2) (8/1 -33%) Bay Dream Believer	8 8/1(-33%)	(2) Bay Dream Believer 8/1, Temperamental sort. Creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at Nottingham (8.3f, heavy, 18/1) 11 days ago, headway over 1f out and keeping on. Task now is to back that up. Good fourth in Nottingham handicap 11 days ago; she can have a say if backing that up.
5th	11 5th (11) (100/1 -400%) Knight Of Magic	100 100/1(-400%)	(11) Knight Of Magic 100/1, 80/1, seventh of 9 in minor event at Newcastle (8f) 33 days ago. Hood refitted for this handicap debut. Plenty to find. Yet to make the frame in eight runs; first venture into handicap company with more needed.
6th	3 6th (3) (8/1 -60%) Fitz Perfectly	8 8/1(-60%)	(3) Fitz Perfectly 8/1, 14/1 and hooded for 1st time, respectable fourth of 12 in handicap at Thirsk (8f, heavy) 22 days ago, just failing for third. Merits consideration. Still to register a victory but solid fourth at Thirsk latest; enters calculations.
7th	5 7th (5) (16/1 -300%) My Brother Mike	16 16/1(-300%)	(5) My Brother Mike 16/1, Latest win at Southwell in March. 5/1, good third of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) 23 days ago, caught further back than ideal. Respected back on turf. Won at Southwell and very good Lingfield third since; firmly in the picture back on turf.
8th	10 8th (10) (100/1 -203%) Quoteline Direct	100 100/1(-203%)	(10) Quoteline Direct 100/1, Course winner. Seventeen runs since last win in 2022. Off 97 days. Back down in trip. Tricky to fancy. Not disgraced when sixth at Newcastle in January; possibilities after a break.
9th	12 9th (12) (100/1 -52%) Maddisonelle	100 100/1(-52%)	(12) Maddisonelle 100/1, Maiden who has little in the way of solid form and she never figured when sixth of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (1m) 5 days ago. Hard to fancy back on turf. Arrives on back of below-par efforts in two Newcastle h'caps; she's hard to fancy.
10th	7 10th (7) (9/1 +10%) Mr Heinz	9 9/1(+10%)	(7) Mr Heinz 9/1, Opened his account at the fourteenth attempt at Newcastle (1m) in October and made the frame next 2 starts. Possibly in need of the run back from 5 months off back at that venue 23 days ago and ease back in trip a likely plus with cheekpieces refitted. Looked rusty after five months off when beating only one at Newcastle; can build on it now.
11th	9 11th (9) (22/1 -267%) Ribkana	22 22/1(-267%)	(9) Ribkana 22/1, Ribchester filly who remains a maiden but returned to her best when second of 7 in handicap (16/1) at Ripon (1m, good to firm) in September. Possible she has a small race in her this term but first start for 7 months may bring her on. Remains winless; she needs to hit the ground running after seven months off.
12th	8 12th (8) (7/1 +42%) Premiership	7 7/1(+42%)	(8) Premiership 7/1, Tasted success 3 times last year, including a division of this race from a 4 lb lower mark. Yet to scale the same heights in trio of starts on AW/turf this spring but assessor is relinquishing his grip and worth noting if the market speaks in his favour. Took a division of this last year but yet to fire in 3 runs this term; no forlorn hope.

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17:35 Pontefract Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

Not beaten far in his attempt to complete the double at Lingfield last month, MY BROTHER MIKE arrives in fine form and this represents a good opportunity for him to gain a first win on turf since October 2021. His chief threats look to be promising Nottingham fourth Bay Dream Believer and first-time visored Musical Masquerade, who recorded a career-best when mowed down late on at Newcastle over 7f. Fitz Perfectly and Ribkana are entitled to be thereabouts as well.

ISLE OF WOLVES losing run understandably tempers enthusiasm but he's fallen plenty in the weights and comes here with his yard in good order, so he gets the tentative vote in the hope a positive ride dropped back in trip sees him in a better light. Fitz Perfectly ran well at Thirsk last time and is feared, with She's Got Bottle, My Brother Mike and Musical Masquerade entering calculations, too.

Preference is for SHE'S GOT BOTTLE, who took a division of this last year and arrives on the back of an encouraging sixth at Newcastle

17:35 Pontefract Handicap (Class 6) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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