UK Horse Racing Tips: Pontefract

Havana Dawn is the only youngster in this field to taste success so far and Philip Makin's Thirsk winner also ran well in handicap company last time at Haydock. However, the stiff uphill finish here could be just up FASHION FREE's street and Archie Watson's filly is dangerous dropping back in trip following an encouraging display at Kempton last time. Mark Johnston took this last year and that brings The Lazy Monkey into the equation, with What A Business and Lexington Quest others to note.
Prediction : 1st Fashion Free 2nd Havana Dawn 3rd The Lazy Monkey

THREE CARD TRICK has dropped to a mark 3lb lower than when scoring at York in the autumn and the return to five furlongs could also be a big help to the mount of Jamie Spencer here. The best of Major Blue's form would probably be good enough to take this and blinkers are now applied, while Packington Lane will have surely appreciated his return from 234 days off at Redcar last month.
Prediction : 1st Three Card Trick 2nd Major Blue 3rd Packington Lane

BILLESDON BROOK landed her first victory since the 2018 1000 Guineas when taking a Listed contest at Chelmsford last time and this looks another winnable opportunity for the experienced Group-level performer stepping back up in trip to a mile. Clon Coulis won this 12 months ago and looks primed for another big performance following her Royal Ascot near miss in the Royal Hunt Cup. Exhort and Dance Diva give Richard Fahey and Cheveley Park a decent hand, while Threading and Irish raider Wisdom Mind are others to keep and eye on.
Prediction : 1st Billesdon Brook 2nd Clon Coulis 3rd Wisdom Mind

Seven furlongs proved just a step to far for Tommy Taylor at Doncaster last time and the likeable sprinter remains well treated returning to six furlongs. However, a chance is taken on VON BLUCHER, who has a handy draw from which to build on his recent Newcastle performance to take advantage of a mark which is now 5lb lower than his last winning figure. Course-and-distance winner Sandra's Secret can't be ignored in a first-time visor despite some disappointing efforts this season, while Key To Power is sure to be popular following his Lingfield win last time.
Prediction : 1st Von Blucher 2nd Tommy Taylor 3rd Sandras Secret

Harrovian was just run down by a potentially smart stablemate when second on the all-weather at Lingfield last time out, while Beyond The Clouds is better known for his National Hunt exploits but is bred for the Flat and wasn't disgraced when third at Beverley three weeks ago. Narrow preference is for ALHAAZM, who has some smart placed form in the book. He was third behind Mind The Crack at Haydock last time, who was a close second in a Class 2 at Haydock a few days ago, and should enjoy this return to better ground for Sir Michael Stoute.
Prediction : 1st Alhaazm 2nd Harrovian 3rd Beyond The Clouds

ONE TO GO almost landed a gamble when second at Beverley two weeks ago and could go one better for Tim Easterby. The three-year-old is still a maiden after 14 starts, but has been presented with a nice opening and looks fairly treated off a mark of 61. Mecca's Gift carries a 6lb penalty for scoring at Hamilton seven days ago but should still be competitive, while Starlight Red opened her account at Chepstow last month and was deemed good enough to run in the Cheshire Oaks earlier in the season.
Prediction : 1st One To Go 2nd Meccas Gift 3rd Starlight Red

KINGDOM BRUNEL didn't get an easy run through the field when fifth at Redcar last month and could be one to follow at this low level off a mark of 68. The four-year-old looks handicapped to strike for David O'Meara, and may prove too strong attempting this trip for the first time. Trinity Star was second on Tapeta at Newcastle recently and looks ready to strike soon, while the in-form Edgar Allan Poe is also worth a mention after scoring over this C&D last week.
Prediction : 1st Kingdom Brunel 2nd Trinity Star 3rd Edgar Allan Poe