UK Horse Racing Tips: Pontefract

Although LEBLON GIRL has a bit to find on ratings, her proven form on softer ground could prove crucial. Alice Haynes' filly posted a close-up second at Ripon in September and a reproduction of that performance may enable a first career triumph. Loving Apprentice arrives on the back of a good second at Chelmsford and she is likely go close if running to a similar level on the switch to turf, while market support for newcomer Morello Man should be noted.
Prediction : 1st Leblon Girl 2nd Loving Apprentice 3rd Morello Man

Bentbasa posted his best effort to date when runner-up at Newcastle last month and he must enter calculations. However, an opening mark of 74 will require more from Charlie Fellowes' colt and preference is for TESTIMONIAL. The son of Time Test arrives on the back of a runner-up effort on his nursery bow at Thirsk and he may find enough improvement to cope with a 4lb higher rating. Larchill Lass could also have a say if seeing out the rise in distance.
Prediction : 1st Testimonial 2nd Bentbasa 3rd Larchill Lass

LOVE TALK relished the testing conditions when scoring a shade cosily over 7f at Goodwood last month. The Ten Sovereigns filly looks ready for this return to Listed company and a step up to a mile shouldn't prevent another bold bid. Tuscan Hills impressed with how he travelled on his winning debut at Thirsk in August and he isn't taken lightly on this marked rise in grade. Raphael Freire's colt is feared most, ahead of Calla Lagoon.
Prediction : 1st Love Talk 2nd Tuscan Hills 3rd Calla Lagoon

Sophia's Starlight got back to winning ways in this grade at Newmarket last month and should mount a bold bid off 2lb higher, but she is drawn widest of all. With that in mind, the vote goes to THE EYES HAVE IT, who made a pleasing handicap debut when fourth over 7f at Newmarket earlier in the month. William Haggas' three-year-old might improve for this drop in trip and could be the one to beat off 1lb lower. Alcazan is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st The Eyes Have It 2nd Sophias Starlight 3rd Alcazan

OXFORD COMMA failed to land a blow in the Park Hill at Doncaster last month, but that run was too bad to be true. Prior to that, she looked an exciting prospect after victories at Salisbury and Doncaster, so it would be no surprise to see her bounce back. Wise Eagle finished third in a Group 3 event at York in July and sets the standard with a rating of 103, while Kyle Of Lochalsh holds stronger credentials than Rajinsky.
Prediction : 1st Oxford Comma 2nd Wise Eagle 3rd Kyle Of Lochalsh

SPIRIT OF ACKLAM was having his first outing since May when finishing a close third at Ayr earlier this month. The son of Cracksman has plenty of scope for further improvement and looks capable of winning off his current mark. A novice winner at Salisbury, Shamran can have a say on his handicap debut with this extra distance likely to suit, while Paddy The Squire will relish the prevailing underfoot conditions and drops in class with a shout.
Prediction : 1st Spirit Of Acklam 2nd Shamran 3rd Paddy The Squire

SHOWHOUND has shown a distinct preference for testing ground and just missed out over 6f at Leicester on his latest start. Richard Fahey's inmate is unexposed over the minimum trip and looks rated to finally land a handicap. Profiteer won over course and distance a fortnight ago and can make his presence felt once again, while Honour Your Dreams scored over 5f at Bath last month and is marginally preferred to Digital.
Prediction : 1st Showhound 2nd Profiteer 3rd Honour Your Dreams