UK Horse Racing Tips: Pontefract

There has been no stopping the hat-trick seeking DOGGED of late and a 5lb penalty for his most recent success looks unlikely to stop Rebecca Menzies' inmate from adding to his win tally. He kept on to score by a length and a half at Beverley earlier this month and is fancied to get the better of the reopposing Just Hiss, who finished in second behind the selection that day and is 5lb better off with that rival here. Dandy's Angel was a game winner on her latest outing and is another to consider on her hat-trick bid off a 3lb raised mark.
Prediction : 1st Dogged 2nd Just Hiss 3rd Dandys Angel

RAINWATER made a promising start to his racing career when filling the runner-up spot over this trip at Haydock on Sunday. He is related to a few smart types, including Group 2-placed Ventura Rebel, and he likely has more to offer with that in mind. Royal Zabeel should not be taken lightly in the hands of Ryan Moore, even though he disappointed slightly on his debut over C&D last month. Bay Of Australia is another to bear in mind.
Prediction : 1st Rainwater 2nd Royal Zabeel 3rd Bay Of Australia

POINT GIVEN finished a pleasing fourth at Doncaster on his racecourse bow last month and Sir Michael Stoute's charge must hold every chance of building on that here. A half-brother to the Group 1-winning two-year-old Toormore, he has scope for plenty of improvement and can get the better of Classy Boy, who finished a fair third on his debut. The unraced Bust A Move also warrants a market check.
Prediction : 1st Point Given 2nd Classy Boy 3rd Bust A Move

EL BORRACHO would still appear to be feasibly treated judged on what he has achieved over jumps, and the gelded son of Society Rock shades preference in a fairly open contest. He was a well-beaten fifth at Chester last month, but that doesn't tell the whole story as he was denied a clear run for a prolonged period approaching the home bend. Yorkindness might be best placed to follow him home, while Champagne City rounds off the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st El Borracho 2nd Yorkindness 3rd Champagne City

Although GLOBAL SPIRIT was in better form prior to landing the corresponding event 12 months ago, he is now 8lb lower and is handicapped to repeat the dose, provided a return to this venue can spark a revival. There has been no stopping Tele Red, who arrives having notched up a brace of successes at Haydock and York, and he merits the utmost respect today. As does Casilli, while it would be folly to rule out former C&D winner Hortzadar, who is now 13lb below his last winning mark.
Prediction : 1st Global Spirit 2nd Tele Red 3rd Casilli

IMPRESSOR continued his fine run of form when making it three wins from his last four outings at Hamilton on Saturday and a 5lb penalty is unlikely to stop him from backing that performance up. The only recent defeat for the selection came when third at Beverley in a slowly-run contest when finishing one place behind runner-up King Of Tonga, who had seemingly benefited from wind surgery. Declan Carroll's gelding is likely to prove a solid threat, while The Dunkirk Lads, fourth in that aforementioned event in East Yorkshire, is another capable of being in the mix.
Prediction : 1st Impressor 2nd King Of Tonga 3rd The Dunkirk Lads

Harry's Halo improved from his return at Kempton in June when filling the runner-up spot at both Chester and Doncaster. Kevin Frost's gelding commands plenty of respect, but INTERNATIONAL GIRL edges the vote. She has been running in more competitive races of late and could have finished closer last time at York when hampered at a crucial point. The form of that contest has worked out well, with the winner following up in the Stewards' Cup and the second also winning since, and a 2lb drop from the handicapper aids her cause. Any market support for Kit Gabriel on his first start for Mark Loughnane should be noted.
Prediction : 1st Harrys Halo 2nd International Girl 3rd Kit Gabriel