UK Horse Racing Tips: Pontefract

UH OH CHONGO produced a career-best performance when third over 7f at Newcastle last time and now steps up in trip and makes the switch to turf looking to build on that off the same mark. Brutalab boasts some decent form over this distance and is respected, while Patrick Millman won this race last season and his mount The Rutland Rebel could be a live outsider if lining up after an intended run at Ripon on Tuesday night. Into The Zone and Gylo, who moves up in yardage, are others worth keeping an eye on.
Prediction : 1st Uh Oh Chongo 2nd Brutalab 3rd Into The Zone

Richard Fahey won this contest 12 months ago and his CUSTODIAN made a useful start to racecourse life when fourth at Ayr in similar conditions last month. The 260,000 guineas purchase, whose dam is a half-sister to the Group 2-winning Hello Youmzain, has a decent enough draw from which to build on that initial outing. Three Fans is drawn well and looked handy at Haydock on debut, while Ainsdale and Ayr runner-up Streaker are others who need keeping an eye on in the betting market.
Prediction : 1st Custodian 2nd Three Fans 3rd Streaker

BE BOLD was only beaten a neck over a similar trip at Hamilton when last seen and the busy seven-year-old has the chance to play another leading part, with Rowan Scott's valuable claim nullifying the 1lb rise. Strawberryandcream won a Catterick maiden last time and is interesting returned to the handicap ranks, while Agar's Plough may enjoy the return to a mile and can't be ruled out.
Prediction : 1st Be Bold 2nd Strawberryandcream 3rd Agars Plough

SO MACHO was unable to get a clear run on his handicap debut at Wolverhampton 15 days ago and the step up from 7f could see Grant Tuer's gelding deliver on the promise of his efforts in novice company. Juniors Fantasy has been a consistent performer, despite not getting his head in front, over the past few months and is entitled to be in contention once again, while Newmarket Warrior looks best of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st So Macho 2nd Juniors Fantasy 3rd Newmarket Warrior

VOLCANIC SKY built on two solid efforts at Kempton and Carlisle when gaining his first success of 2019 at Leicester a fortnight ago. Saeed bin Suroor's string are in fine form at present and a 4lb rise might not be enough to stop his progression. Speed Company has been running to a solid level over the past couple of months and is respected, along with Archi's Affaire, who may have needed his first run of the year at York.
Prediction : 1st Volcanic Sky 2nd Speed Company 3rd Archis Affaire

JOHNNY CAVAGIN carries a 4lb penalty having registered his fifth course success 10 days ago and the veteran sprinter is capable of continuing his fine record at the West Yorkshire track. Stable companion Move In Time showed more when second at Nottingham latest and is handicapped to win a race of this nature, while Billy Dylan's third at Beverley last Tuesday was an encouraging display.
Prediction : 1st Johnny Cavagin 2nd Move In Time 3rd Billy Dylan

CALDER PRINCE, who was once rated as high as 101, appeared to be coming back to form when finishing third at Haydock last time and he could take plenty of beating off the same mark of 77. Tukhoom is rarely far away at the business end and he should be thereabouts once again, while Storm Ahead and Bollihope complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Calder Prince 2nd Tukhoom 3rd Storm Ahead

HIGHLY SPRUNG won well over course and distance 10 days ago and he has to be given the utmost respect, despite being burdened with a 5lb penalty. Baby Steps is another recent winner who has to be considered in what appears to be an open contest. Others to consider are Full Intention, Magical Effect and Mr Orange.
Prediction : 1st Highly Sprung 2nd Baby Steps 3rd Full Intention