17:45 Pontefract Handicap (Class 3) 12f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (14/1 -40%) Derry Lad		14 14/1(-40%)																															(7) Derry Lad 14/1, Won over 1¼m at Sligo last term and took his form up a notch to resume winning ways back up in trip at Hamilton (11.1f, good) 6 weeks ago, staying on to lead final 100 yds. Has a pretty consistent overall profile so rates a solid each-way player. Won at Hamilton (1m3f) six weeks ago launching a late challenge for career-best form.
2	4 2nd (4) (8/1 +33%) Wootton'Sun		8 8/1(+33%)																															(4) Wootton'Sun 8/1, Has returned in top form, finishing runner-up at this track (10f) before a staying-on third at Redcar (10f, good) last month. On a fair mark and ought not be long in winning again. Best form placed at 1m2f in his two runs this term; below form on sole attempt at 1m4f.
3	10 3rd (10) (14/1 +13%) Bollin Margaret		14 14/1(+13%)																															(10) Bollin Margaret 14/1, Winless last year but mark has tumbled and justified good support to end the drought at Thirsk (12f) at the start of the month. Edged out on post in 3-runner handicap at Haydock next time and almost certainly remained in form when fourth in a big-field contest (11.8f) at York since. Snapped a losing sequence this month and is one of many in-form contenders.
4	9 4th (9) (1.88/1 +0%) Fox Journey		1.88 1.88/1(+0%)																															(9) Fox Journey 1.88/1, Left last autumn's efforts in maiden/novice company behind when making a successful handicap debut over 1¼m at Newmarket last month. Found out by a 9 lb rise at Epsom just over 3 weeks ago but is fancied to have a big say in this grade upped to 1½m. 3yo who needs to find a bit more but he's lightly raced, progressive and will stay 1m4f.
5th	2 5th (2) (7.5/1 +12%) Haseefah		7.5 7.5/1(+12%)																															(2) Haseefah 7.5/1, Scored twice last Spring and returned to action with an encouraging fifth at Epsom in April. Shaped well once again when third at Goodwood last month and she's threatening to come good soon. Won twice last May and has run mostly with credit since; needs to find a bit extra.
6th	3 6th (3) (8/1 +33%) Geremia		8 8/1(+33%)																															(3) Geremia 8/1, Habitual slow starter who finally ended his long losing run at Hamilton having threatened to do so numerous times in the interim. Ran to a similar level when third at Beverley a fortnight ago and should continue to give a good account. Close up on all three starts this season (won one) and still looks on a good mark.
7th	8 7th (8) (11/1 +21%) Carrigillihy		11 11/1(+21%)																															(8) Carrigillihy 11/1, Three-time C&D winner, including when posting a career best in an 8-runner handicap (good) last month, just holding on. Lost his unbeaten record at the track when fourth just under a fortnight ago and others make more appeal. 4-5 here; can have a say but he might not be as well handicapped as one or two of these.
8th	6 8th (6) (8.5/1 +58%) Fairmac		8.5 8.5/1(+58%)																															(6) Fairmac 8.5/1, Capitalised on falling mark to land 14-runner handicap at Musselburgh (12.5f, soft) in April. Respectable midfield effort despite racing closer to the pace than ideal at Hamilton (13f) next time but below form at Beverley (12.1f, good to firm) a fortnight ago. 1 of 2 for this yard. Inconsistent but had a clearcut win at Musselburgh three starts ago and is just 2lb higher.
9th	1 9th (1) (7.5/1 -50%) Tamilla		7.5 7.5/1(-50%)																															(1) Tamilla 7.5/1, Dual winner last term and signed off her 3-y-o campaign with a respectable effort at Haydock. Shaped as if better for the run when down the field on return at Goodwood last month, so she's not discounted with that under her belt. Needs to resume improvement following her reappearance but it wouldn't be a surprise.
10th	11 10th (11) (18/1 +28%) Demilion		18 18/1(+28%)																															(11) Demilion 18/1, Winning handicap debut at Wolverhampton in January and built on that in defeat subsequently, strong at the trip when runner-up at Chester (heavy) early last month. Failed to give his running under less testing ground than previously 3 weeks later so that tempers enthusiasm here. Needs to bounce back and resume improvement after a heavy defeat four weeks ago.

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17:45 Pontefract Handicap (Class 3) 12f Race Class Flow

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

TAMILLA could only manage seventh last time at Goodwood, but it's likely she could take a big step forward from that run, considering it came after a 266-day break. The daughter of Nathaniel was sent off favourite for a class 2 handicap at Haydock in September when finishing a close-up fourth and she could be the one to beat. Last-time-out winner Derry Lad enters calculations, as he went in by half a length at Hamilton and could have a say off 6lb higher. Geremia completes the shortlist.

Plenty in with a squeak but the vote goes to FOX JOURNEY, who left previous efforts behind when making a successful reappearance/handicap debut at Newmarket last month, and with this extra distance sure to play to his strengths, Sir Michael Stoute's 3-y-o is taken to double his tally. Wootton'sun has returned in top form, so he could be the one to chase the selection home, with Derry Lad and Two Brothers also considered.

A string of in-form candidates go head to head and improvement from the 3yo FOX JOURNEY on his first attempt at 1m4f may secure the win.

17:45 Pontefract Handicap (Class 3) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:15 Pontefract Handicap (Class 4) 8f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (1.62/1 +46%) Silver Sword		1.62 1.62/1(+46%)																															(1) Silver Sword 1.62/1, Refused to race on first 2 starts but hard to knock since then, making short work of his rivals in a 1m Southwell maiden in April. Had been handed a stiff-looking mark, but improved further when runner-up on handicap debut at Epsom (10.1f) earlier this month. Respected. Progressing well now and he's a key player despite the drop in trip.
2	5 2nd (5) (16/1 -78%) Star Player		16 16/1(-78%)																															(5) Star Player 16/1, Improved for the switch to nurseries (had also been gelded) as he won 2 of his final 3 outings last year. Having left Simon & Ed Crisford, shaped as if better for the run when when mid-field in handicap at Sandown (1m) in May. Likely to be much closer to form this time. Should come on for last month's stable/seasonal debut; still has potential.
3	12 3rd (12) (28/1 +30%) Impulsive Reaction		28 28/1(+30%)																															(12) Impulsive Reaction 28/1, A winner of a Musselburgh maiden on his second run last year, showed more than previously this season when fifth of 9 in handicap at Ayr (7.2f) 12 days ago. Improvement required to get involved in this contest. Yet to win a handicap; latest Ayr run was better but more is needed to win.
4	7 4th (7) (8.5/1 +66%) Overrule		8.5 8.5/1(+66%)																															(7) Overrule 8.5/1, Fairly useful form at 2 yrs, opening his account in a Redcar novice in November. Having been gelded prior to his latest start, turned in his best effort of the season when fifth of 8 in handicap at Haydock (7f) 15 days ago. However, that was still below the level he ran to last year. Not matched 2yo form in three runs this year; others look safer in this field.
5th	6 5th (6) (6.5/1 +68%) Dancing In Paris		6.5 6.5/1(+68%)																															(6) Dancing In Paris 6.5/1, Took a step forward making his handicap debut when off the mark at Haydock (1m) in April. Backed up that effort when second at Sandown next time, though not quite in the same form when fifth of 11 at Musselburgh (9f). Needs to resume his progress back down in trip. Progress stalled at Musselburgh last time but still has time to get back on track; chance.
6th	4 6th (4) (9/1 +18%) Venetian		9 9/1(+18%)																															(4) Venetian 9/1, Dual winner at 2 yrs and has left his reappearance run behind with placed efforts both starts since, headed only near the line when runner-up at Haydock (8.2f) 15 days ago. Drawn widest but he can give his running once more. Beaten a short-head at Haydock latest; 2lb rise and widest draw to contend with.
7th	2 7th (2) (4.5/1 -139%) Concorde		4.5 4.5/1(-139%)																															(2) Concorde 4.5/1, Has proved a different proposition sent handicapping upped to 1m this year (also gelded prior to his return), winning 3 of his 4 starts. Followed up his success at this C&D with a comfortable victory at Redcar in May and he can go on to land the hat-trick. Made a nonsense of his opening mark; now 31lb higher but the best could still be to come.
8th	9 8th (9) (28/1 -12%) Craven		28 28/1(-12%)																															(9) Craven 28/1, Promising second on first 2 outings last year and, having disappointed on his subsequent 2 starts of the campaign, got back on track after 8 months off (gelded and in first-time visor) when fourth of 14 in handicap at York (7f) last month. Could have more to offer up in trip. Didn't progress at two; promising reappearance but headgear off now she's upped in trip.
9th	11 9th (11) (8.5/1 +15%) Tasever		8.5 8.5/1(+15%)																															(11) Tasever 8.5/1, Remains a maiden but has made the frame in handicaps all on 4 of his starts this season, again running well when second of 6 in handicap at this C&D 13 days ago (first 3 pulling clear of the rest). Can give another good account. Ran well when 2nd over C&D 13 days ago but this a warm race in which to break his duck.
10th	10 10th (10) (40/1 -21%) Royal Cay		40 40/1(-21%)																															(10) Royal Cay 40/1, Upped in trip, left first 2 runs of the year behind (both on all-weather) when getting off the mark in handicap at Beverley (7.4f) in April. However, not in the same form when last at Ayr on his latest outing. Should be suited by 1m, but others make more appeal. Beverley winner (7.5f, good to soft) in April; last of six since; improvement required.
11th	3 11th (3) (50/1 -213%) Ludo's Landing		50 50/1(-213%)																															(3) Ludo's Landing 50/1, Returned to the scene of his only previous win, showed improved form in first-time blinkers when doubling his tally at Carlisle (7.8f) at the beginning of the month. Left poorly placed when down the field at Ripon 5 days later, so no surprise to see him bounce back. Impressive at Carlisle this month in first-time blinkers; ran poorly five days later.

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18:15 Pontefract Handicap (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow

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

CONCORDE won a shade cosily at Redcar last month and a further 7lb rise may not prevent George Boughey's progressive three-year-old from completing a hat-trick. Silver Sword lost little in defeat when finding only subsequent Hampton Court fourth Torito too strong on his handicap debut at Epsom earlier this month and he likely has more to offer in this sphere. The son of Charm Spirit is feared most, ahead of Venetian, who arrives in good form too.

CONCORDE has shown much improved form sent handicapping this season, making it 3 wins from his 4 starts in 2022 with a cosy success at Redcar last time, and a 7-lb rise in the weights may not be enough to prevent him from landing the hat-trick. Silver Sword has also been going the right way this year and could be the main danger, ahead of Tasever.

Concorde may not be done with just yet but SILVER SWORD ran a cracker at Epsom on Derby Day and he gets the nod.

18:15 Pontefract Handicap (Class 4) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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18:45 Pontefract Handicap (Class 3) 6f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (20/1 -100%) Shalaa Asker		20 20/1(-100%)																															(10) Shalaa Asker 20/1, Already a three-time winner this year, latest at Chelmsford City in April. Posted another good effort when second at Beverley last time but stall 12 is problematic. In good form on AW this year and ran well off a lower turf mark latest (5f); fair shout.
2	11 2nd (11) (12/1 +0%) Rathbone		12 12/1(+0%)																															(11) Rathbone 12/1, Yet to get his head in front this season and found run of good form coming to a halt at York 8 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and has a handy draw, so this C&D winner merits respect. C&D winner; mixed record for new yard in 2023; others look more persuasive.
3	7 3rd (7) (12/1 +52%) Music Society		12 12/1(+52%)																															(7) Music Society 12/1, Fairly useful 6f winner but his run of good form came to an end when twelfth of 14 in handicap at York and failed to feature at Haydock last time. Needs to bounce back. Won this race in 2021 but unplaced last year; chance if back to even this season's best.
4	12 4th (12) (2.5/1 +55%) Manila Scouse		2.5 2.5/1(+55%)																															(12) Manila Scouse 2.5/1, Good second of 6 in handicap (11/2) at Beverley (5f, soft) 5 days ago, suited by emphasis on stamina. Return to this trip is in his favour and makes most appeal from a handy draw. Unexposed 4yo; career best at Beverley on Tuesday (5f); has C&D form; best on soft.
5th	2 5th (2) (9/1 +0%) Abduction		9 9/1(+0%)																															(2) Abduction 9/1, Has been shaping up well lately, better than the result form a poor position when third at Musselburgh last time. Drop in trip and wide draw both against him here, though. A couple of good runs off this mark in 2023; not at best last time and drawn wide.
6th	3 6th (3) (6.5/1 +13%) Admiral D		6.5 6.5/1(+13%)																															(3) Admiral D 6.5/1, Largely ran well in 2022 without getting his head in front. Creditable fifth on Newmarket reappearance but not in same form since. Has the plum draw but questions to answer. Well handicapped and the return to 6f will suit; might need luck from the inside stall.
7th	8 7th (8) (6/1 +29%) Ghathanfar		6 6/1(+29%)																															(8) Ghathanfar 6/1, C&D winner who arrives on the back of a solid showing when fourth at York last time. Should give another good account if he can secure a reasonable position from stall 10. Won this race last year; dropping in the weights and last two runs have been promising.
8th	5 8th (5) (18/1 -50%) Mojomaker		18 18/1(-50%)																															(5) Mojomaker 18/1, Winless since 2-y-o days but good efforts on both outings this term, second at Goodwood last time. Had every chance there and a wide draw will make life tough. Two fair efforts this year but he'll need to raise his game to win this from his wide draw.
9th	4 9th (4) (10/1 -122%) Faro De San Juan		10 10/1(-122%)																															(4) Faro De San Juan 10/1, Right back to form when landing a Chester handicap despite a slow start 8 days ago. Not long with this yard, so potential for better still, and warrants plenty of respect. Off the mark for this yard at Chester eight days ago; 4lb rise not insurmountable.
10th	1 10th (1) (20/1 -25%) Fools Rush In		20 20/1(-25%)																															(1) Fools Rush In 20/1, Course winner but he's yet to fire this season. Edging down the weights and didn't have a hard time at Haydock last time, so not completely dismissed. Not found best stuff for this yard but last time was more encouraging; more required.
11th	13 11th (13) (20/1 -67%) Jordan Electrics		20 20/1(-67%)																															(13) Jordan Electrics 20/1, Made a fine start for current yard, scoring at Ayr and Hamilton in May. Not clear run at Beverley last time but has a tough draw to contend with. Two 5f wins for new yard and latest effort easy to forgive (met lots of trouble); chance.
12th	14 12th (14) (12/1 -41%) Milbanke		12 12/1(-41%)																															(14) Milbanke 12/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in November. Back in form and shaped best when coming from too far back to finish second over C&D. One to note on the back of that but will need everything to drop right from stall 11. Just failed over C&D 13 days ago and he'll be in the thick of the action with a repeat.
13th	9 13th (9) (20/1 +0%) The Thin Blue Line		20 20/1(+0%)																															(9) The Thin Blue Line 20/1, Produced a career best with the run of things in his favour at Musselburgh in April and went down only narrowly in his follow up bid at Hamilton a fortnight later. Below-par on both subsequent outings, albeit not seen to best effect at Epsom on latest. Been running creditably over 5f this year; stays 6f; should make a bold bid.

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18:45 Pontefract Handicap (Class 3) 6f Race Class Flow

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

FARO DE SAN JUAN did well to win from an uncompromising position at Chester recently and a 4lb nudge in the ratings doesn't appear insurmountable. Dylan Cunha's string remain in good order and a second success of the season could be on the cards for his four-year-old. Milbanke posted his best effort of the season when finishing second over C&D just under a fortnight ago and also warrants consideration, ahead of in-form duo Manila Scouse and Shalaa Asker.

MANILA SCOUSE shaped like he's ready to win when second at Beverley last time and, with the return to this trip and low draw both in his favour, he takes preference over Faro de San Juan, who scored at Chester last time. Milbanke is likely to play a part if they go hard in front.

Shalaa Asker and JORDAN ELECTRICS appeal most and the selection could take another step forward back over this longer trip.

18:45 Pontefract Handicap (Class 3) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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