UK Horse Racing Tips: Pontefract

Exalted Angel has been in fair form on the all-weather of late, as evidenced by his latest placed effort at Kempton. Karl Burke's veteran must enter calculations on this switch to turf, but IMPRESSOR rates a more solid proposition with forecast soft ground sure to suit him. The seven-year-old posted a solid third over 6f at Thirsk recently and this return to 5f could be just what the doctor ordered. Westmorian may fare best of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Impressor 2nd Exalted Angel 3rd Westmorian

The betting market is likely to prove informative in this contest full of debutants, with a tentative vote going to FRANCISCO'S PIECE. A half-brother to multiple winners, the Mayson colt boasts plenty of speed in his pedigree and he could be worth chancing to make a winning start. Karl Burke has his string in fine fettle, which must bring Invincible Annice into the reckoning, while Solar Biricz makes appeal on paper too.
Prediction : 1st Franciscos Piece 2nd Invincible Annice 3rd Solar Biricz

The combination of a tongue-tie and cheekpieces appeared to unlock some improvement in CHANTICO at Bath last month, finishing a head second. The fourth that day has subsequently scored since and the Kingman gelding may be able to defy a 3lb higher rating, despite the pieces being left off this time. Southwell winner Bearwith is likely to prove popular and demands respect, while Giselles Defence and Fiftyshadesaresdev warrant a second look too.
Prediction : 1st Chantico 2nd Bearwith 3rd Giselles Defence

Do I Dream was all out to score by a neck in a class 5 event over C&D last time and she is now seeking the hat-trick, but this is a tougher assignment. For that reason, ON THE RIVER is the one to be on. Harriet Bethell's five-year-old struck in stylish fashion over track and trip on his latest outing and he looks capable of shouldering a 5lb penalty. Pearl Eye can fight it out for the minor honours.
Prediction : 1st On The River 2nd Do I Dream 3rd Pearl Eye

Mart has filled the runner-up spot on each of his last three outings and goes off a 1lb higher mark than his latest effort at Chelmsford, but his hold-up tactics might work better once granted a larger field. With that in mind, PALS BATTALION gets the vote. The son of Invincible Army has been gelded since shedding his maiden tag at Beverley in September and he can defy his opening mark of 76 with Daniel Tudhope back on board. Dubai Hills looks best of the remaining trio.
Prediction : 1st Pals Battalion 2nd Mart 3rd Dubai Hills

OPERATE has improved with each start this year and prominent tactics could be the way to go again as looks to get off the mark at the fourth time of asking. Switching to the turf should be of no inconvenience being by Kodi Bear and he may have too much for Condor Pasa, who has been gelded since a beaten favourite at Kempton in February. A promising second on his debut over 7f at Wolverhampton, Savvy Exchange is another to consider stepping up in trip.
Prediction : 1st Operate 2nd Condor Pasa 3rd Savvy Exchange

Not beaten far in his attempt to complete the double at Lingfield last month, MY BROTHER MIKE arrives in fine form and this represents a good opportunity for him to gain a first win on turf since October 2021. His chief threats look to be promising Nottingham fourth Bay Dream Believer and first-time visored Musical Masquerade, who recorded a career-best when mowed down late on at Newcastle over 7f. Fitz Perfectly and Ribkana are entitled to be thereabouts as well.
Prediction : 1st My Brother Mike 2nd Musical Masquerade 3rd Bay Dream Believer