UK Horse Racing Tips: Pontefract

DARK CRUSADE has run with plenty of credit on both starts this season and the lightly-raced gelding remains open to further improvement in his bid to shed the maiden tag. Tilia Cordata forced a dead-heat at Salisbury on her latest outing and she is likely to go well despite a 3lb rise. The shortlist is completed by Yazaman and Opal Storm.
Prediction : 1st Dark Crusade 2nd Tilia Cordata 3rd Yazaman

FLAVOUR MAKER stepped forward from his racecourse bow when filling the runner-up spot at Windsor earlier this month. That performance would set a fairly decent standard and he wouldn't need to improve much to get off the mark. Triggerman is capable of being in the mix following his second at Newcastle last month, while Sala Da Ballo and Treasure Time appeal most of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Flavour Maker 2nd Triggerman 3rd Sala Da Ballo

Empire Of Art benefited from the experience gained on debut when getting off the mark at Windsor last month. However, the son of Best Solution will need to improve again if he is to back that performance up under a penalty. The vote, therefore, goes to MAGICO, who is likely to appreciate a step up in trip following his third at Epsom. Zayina and Sayalittleprayer can fight it out for the minor honours.
Prediction : 1st Magico 2nd Empire Of Art 3rd Zayina

A chance is taken on LIGHTENING COMPANY, who has been dropped 1lb in the ratings after running into a modest third in a handicap at Doncaster last time. He can make his presence felt. Ben Haslam's charge was slowly away on that occasion and he is likely to be seen in a better light should he get off on terms. First Impression rates as the biggest danger to the selection following his second over the extended 1m2f at Chester, while Theoryofeverything also commands respect.
Prediction : 1st Lightening Company 2nd First Impression 3rd Theoryofeverything

ANOTHER GIFT has been a model of consistency of late and she was denied a four-timer recently by a well-handicapped rival. This looks a good opportunity to get back to winning ways as Ed Dunlop's charge was a clear second at Yarmouth and there could be more in the locker. Last-time-out winner Beyond Borders is feared most after winning a competitive Racing League contest over 6f at Wolverhampton, while better can be expected of Whoop Whoop.
Prediction : 1st Another Gift 2nd Beyond Borders 3rd Whoop Whoop

A taking winner over C&D on his penultimate start, ROGUE TORNADO has since run with credit over further, and he remains on a workable mark with Ross Coakley taking over in the saddle. He is narrowly preferred to Dashing Panther, who has done very well since upped to this distance and conditions look to be in his favour once more. Gift Of Raaj and Myboymax are capable of being in the shake-up too.
Prediction : 1st Rogue Tornado 2nd Dashing Panther 3rd Myboymax

An intriguing recruit to the Julie Camacho stable, MILBANKE ran with plenty of credit on his most recent start at Doncaster and, with previous form over C&D to call upon, the son of Intello can get back to winning ways. A taking winner over C&D on her penultimate outing, Emily Post commands attention along with Mersea, who has been in consistent form of late.
Prediction : 1st Milbanke 2nd Mersea 3rd Emily Post