UK Horse Racing Tips: Pontefract

DANDY DEVIL readily beat a subsequent winner on his debut over 5f at Newcastle last month and, with this longer trip unlikely to pose any problems, he gets the vote to follow up. Federal Envoy also made a winning introduction and he looks an obvious danger, while newcomers Own Accord and Mambha are worth a market check at the very least.
Prediction : 1st Dandy Devil 2nd Federal Envoy 3rd Own Accord

THRONE HALL bolted up in an amateur jockeys' handicap at Doncaster nine days ago and a 4lb penalty probably won't be enough to anchor him if arriving in the same mood. Billy No Mates signed off last season with a stylish win at Haydock and he warrants plenty of respect on his return to action, while the dropped-in-class Torcello cannot be ruled out either.
Prediction : 1st Throne Hall 2nd Billy No Mates 3rd Torcello

GOOBINATOR gamely won his latest Flat outing in October and backed that up with a solid placed effort over hurdles two months later. Today's forecast testing conditions will pose no problems and he could give weight and a beating to his rivals. Black Kalanisi has struggled over timber recently but a return to the level could see him bounce back to form, while Robert Johnson also holds claims.
Prediction : 1st Goobinator 2nd Black Kalanisi 3rd Robert Johnson

VINTAGE CLARETS, who was due to run in a valuable sprint at Musselburgh prior to it's abandonment on Saturday, is taken to land the spoils. Richard Fahey's charge progressed well last season, finishing third at Doncaster when last seen in October, and this career-high mark could still be within range. It would be unwise to rule out a Paul Midgley sprinter and Elegant Erin, who is lurking on a dangerous mark, must be considered. Wen Moon can chase the pair home.
Prediction : 1st Vintage Clarets 2nd Elegant Erin 3rd Wen Moon

Twilight Romance disappointed despite being well fancied in a fiercely competitive two-year-old race at York when last seen 222 days ago but newly-formed father and son partnership John and Sean Quinn will be hopeful he can improve this season. However, likely soft ground would have to be a slight concern and so preference is for JAMES'S DELIGHT. The Invincible Army gelding showed a useful level of form as a juvenile and given that his sire improved with age, he could follow suit. Beyond Borders is also noted.
Prediction : 1st Jamess Delight 2nd Twilight Romance 3rd Beyond Borders

The combination of soft ground and a drop in trip worked for BUSTAAM when shedding the maiden tag at Doncaster and he makes plenty of appeal in his bid to back that performance up. Lord Melbourne is open to improvement on his handicap bow with conditions potentially being in his favour, while Bushfire and Damascus Steel are others capable of being in the mix.
Prediction : 1st Bustaam 2nd Lord Melbourne 3rd Bushfire

WINTERCRACK went close to getting her head back in front when beaten a neck at Leicester on her final outing in 2023 and the drop to a mile on her return to action may provide an ideal opportunity for Pam Sly's filly. Pol Roger boasts form with cut in the ground and he could bounce back after a couple of disappointing efforts when last seen. Others to consider include On The River and Phoenix Fire.
Prediction : 1st Wintercrack 2nd Pol Roger 3rd On The River