16:25 Pontefract Handicap (Class 4) 8f - 8 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	9 1st (9) (4/1 +43%) Laser Guided		4 4/1(+43%)																															(9) Laser Guided 4/1, Showed improved form on his handcap/turf debut when dead-heating in a 9-runner event at Ripon (1m, good to firm) last month. Creditable third off this 3 lb higher mark at Doncaster since and should make his presence felt. Dead-heated at Ripon two runs back; decent third at Doncaster last time and a chance.
2	1 2nd (1) (6/1 +76%) Imperial Sands		6 6/1(+76%)																															(1) Imperial Sands 6/1, Four-time winner on the AW but placed just once from 8 starts on turf and he's readily passed over on that basis. Better on the AW (two 1m wins this year); 18lb lower on turf but below par recently.
3	3 3rd (3) (7.5/1 +32%) Phantasy Mac		7.5 7.5/1(+32%)																															(3) Phantasy Mac 7.5/1, Improver in handicaps last year, bagging fifth career victory on final start at Kempton (1m) in October. Below par initially this year and while she has performed with credit on her last 2 starts, others make more appeal for win purposes here. One win from three starts on turf; others 4 wins on AW; in fair form when last seen out.
4	6 4th (6) (7.5/1 +17%) Garden Oasis		7.5 7.5/1(+17%)																															(6) Garden Oasis 7.5/1, Bettered reappearance effort when runner-up over C&D in May prior to going one better at Ayr (Hortzadar back in fourth) the following month. Wasn't disgraced at Carlisle last week but his profile is rather patchy and others look stronger this time. Ayr winner last month; fair sixth in last week's Carlisle Bell (ground not ideal); chance.
5th	7 5th (7) (3/1 +10%) Ottoman Prince		3 3/1(+10%)																															(7) Ottoman Prince 3/1, Sprung an 80/1 surprise on debut at Chelmsford (7f) in October and proved that no fluke when runner-up over the same C&D next time. Dropped to 6f when making a winning reappearance at Wolverhampton but should cope with this step up in trip and improvement likely now handicapping. 2-3, last time at 2-11; no easy task on turf/h'cap debut but step up to 1m should suit.
6th	2 6th (2) (4/1 -33%) Tropez Power		4 4/1(-33%)																															(2) Tropez Power 4/1, Has done most of his winning on the AW (3-8 on synthetics, versus 1-15 on turf) but has found just one too good in competitive handicaps over 1m/9f at Doncaster and York the last twice (both on good to firm). Mark unchanged and another bold show anticipated. Well treated on turf now; good second to an improver last time and is one to consider.
7th	4 7th (4) (14/1 -56%) Hortzadar		14 14/1(-56%)																															(4) Hortzadar 14/1, Largely plied his trade at a much higher level and having eased in weights, has performed well on 3 of his 4 starts so far this term, having no excuses when fourth behind Garden Oasis in Ayr handicap (1m, firm) last time. Refitted visor may put an extra edge on him here. Only an occasional winner these days; two sound efforts in 2023 and an each-way contender.
8th	5 8th (5) (16/1 -78%) Lion's Dream		16 16/1(-78%)																															(5) Lion's Dream 16/1, Winning debut for Richard Hughes last July and has hit the crossbar twice since, including on debut for new yard following a break at Newcastle in February. Fair fourth of 6 in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) recently but more needed if he's to take this. 60,000gns buy having won on AW on debut; fair run on turf debut/after wind op last time.

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16:25 Pontefract Handicap (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow

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

Tropez Power has been knocking on the door of late and was not disgraced when finishing second over 1m1f at York last month. However, he previously suggested he wants further, so the unexposed OTTOMAN PRINCE gets the nod. Sir Mark Prescott's three-year-old made a pleasing return to action when scoring at Wolverhampton in May and, given his dam was Listed placed, he is taken to progress further on his turf and handicap bow. Last-time-out winner Cancan In The Rain is another to consider.

TROPEZ POWER's sole success on turf was as a 2-y-o but he has been knocking on the door of late and is taken to deservedly get his head back in front. It's likely that he will have most to fear from unexposed handicap debutant Ottoman Prince, who hails from an ultra-shrewd, in-form yard. Cancan In The Rain made it third time lucky for Charlie Johnston at Newmarket recently and also merits respect, along with Laser Guided.

The in-form GARDEN OASIS is taken to win his second race of the season. Ottoman Prince and Cancan In The Rain are feared most.

16:25 Pontefract Handicap (Class 4) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:00 Pontefract Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 14 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) (6.5/1 +28%) Gannon Glory		6.5 6.5/1(+28%)																															(1) Gannon Glory 6.5/1, Proved largely consistent this year, making the frame again when third of 6 in handicap at Hamilton (6f, good) 33 days ago. Cheekpieces on first time. Widest stall could make life awkward. Largely consistent in defeat for current yard; possibilities if he takes well to headgear.
2	9 2nd (9) (40/1 -60%) Impeller		40 40/1(-60%)																															(9) Impeller 40/1, Has yet to fire this season. 13/2, last of 8 in handicap at Nottingham (6f, good to firm) 18 days ago. Has weak claims on 2023 form and usual cheekpieces are again missing.
3	8 3rd (8) (8.5/1 +29%) Atomise		8.5 8.5/1(+29%)																															(8) Atomise 8.5/1, Not at best in 2 comeback runs for new yard but could still be building up her fitness and she's been cut a bit of slack by the handicapper. No shock were she to go well. Some promise in two runs for new yard; latest effort can be marked up.
4	6 4th (6) (4/1 +50%) Patontheback		4 4/1(+50%)																															(6) Patontheback 4/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2021. 16/1, creditable third of 9 in handicap at Beverley (7.5f, good to firm) 6 days ago, suited by way race developed. Needs to build on that now. Has made the frame several times for current stable; each-way hopes.
5th	11 5th (11) (18/1 -50%) Wreck It Ryley		18 18/1(-50%)																															(11) Wreck It Ryley 18/1, In good form in the spring but his last 2 efforts have been below par. Drawn wide here. Looks flattered by turf debut effort; hasn't matched that form since.
6th	12 6th (12) (14/1 -87%) South Dakota Sioux		14 14/1(-87%)																															(12) South Dakota Sioux 14/1, Career best when comfortably winning 10-runner handicap at Wetherby (5.5f) in June. Creditable efforts on both starts since and ought to be competitive again. In decent form; creditable second on AW last Monday; likely to go well again.
7th	2 7th (2) (6/1 +40%) Late Arrival		6 6/1(+40%)																															(2) Late Arrival 6/1, Creditable efforts first 2 outings this year and had an excuse last time (stumbled and nearly unshipped rider start). Can make a bold bid to win this race for the second year in succession. Easily won this race (off just 2lb lower) last year; great chance if he's in similar form.
8th	15 8th (15) (10/1 +50%) Magical Effect		10 10/1(+50%)																															(15) Magical Effect 10/1, Three-time C&D winner. Bit below form eighth of 15 in handicap (50/1) at Doncaster (7f, firm) 15 days ago. Back on a winning mark but need to see more. Not solid on 2023 form but is suited by this course and won this race in 2019.
9th	10 9th (10) (22/1 -10%) Atlantic Heart		22 22/1(-10%)																															(10) Atlantic Heart 22/1, Creditable fifth of 10 over C&D (good to firm, 15/2) 21 days ago and has dropped back to the mark he defied on AW last autumn. Mixed results for current stable but ties in with Corinthia Knight on latest effort.
10th	4 10th (4) (9/1 +36%) Kath's Toyboy		9 9/1(+36%)																															(4) Kath's Toyboy 9/1, Latest win at Southwell in April and placed on 2 of his 3 starts since. Likely to give another good account. Ran respectably (one place behind Fiscal Policy) at Thirsk last month; in the mix.
11th	16 11th (16) (16/1 -100%) Round The Island		16 16/1(-100%)																															(16) Round The Island 16/1, Seven-time C&D winner. 14/1, good second of 9 in handicap at Ripon (6f, good to firm) 11 days ago. Not discounted. Close second at Ripon on latest outing; 7-27 at this venue; hard to dismiss.
12th	13 12th (13) (28/1 -100%) Mostallim		28 28/1(-100%)																															(13) Mostallim 28/1, Respectable third of 7 in handicap at Leicester (6f, good to firm) 16 days ago. Another who can't be dismissed. Not disgraced at Leicester last month but this is a deeper field.
13th	14 13th (14) (25/1 -79%) Princess Savannah		25 25/1(-79%)																															(14) Princess Savannah 25/1, Stuck in the mud on Thirsk handicap debut/reappearance but different proposition on a quicker surface when winning a 6-runner seller there next time. More will be needed back in a handicap but she is much less exposed than the majority of these. Off the mark in six-runner seller at Thirsk last time; this is a tougher scenario.
14th	3 14th (3) (6.5/1 -8%) Corinthia Knight		6.5 6.5/1(-8%)																															(3) Corinthia Knight 6.5/1, Five-time C&D who made a sound return from a 4-month break when fourth of 10 over C&D 3 weeks ago. Has to enter calculations. Good record at Pontefract; not beaten far here last time; 11lb below last winning mark.

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17:00 Pontefract Handicap (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

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

This represents a drop in class for GANNON GLORY, who finished a fair third over this trip at Hamilton on his most recent start. A combination of first-time cheekpieces and a 1lb lower mark can see him go very close. Fiscal Policy made a promising return to turf when filling the runner-up spot at Thirsk last month and is feared most off 2lb higher, while South Dakota Sioux is another to consider.

Plenty with chances in this big-field finale. Course specialist CORINTHIA KNIGHT ran his best race of the season when fourth back here last time and can strike for in-form Archie Watson. Last year's winner Late Arrival had an excuse last time and had been in form prior to that so he's second choice. Kath's Toyboy, South Dakota Sioux and Fiscal Policy are others with plenty to recommend them.

The vote goes to FISCAL POLICY (nap) who remains open to further improvement. Kath's Toyboy is second choice.

17:00 Pontefract Handicap (Class 5) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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