UK Horse Racing Tips: Pontefract

UNPLUGGED won this in 2023 and was beaten only a neck in last year's renewal. Eased considerably in the ratings since then, it would be no surprise if the veteran bounced back under regular partner Serena Brotherton. Snapcracklepop showed signs of a resurgence when runner-up here last time and can make his presence felt, while Mariner returns to 1m2f for the first time since scoring at Ripon in May and is only 2lb higher.
Prediction : 1st Unplugged 2nd Snapcracklepop 3rd Mariner

TRY STORM CAT will probably start a warm order having gone agonisingly close at Hamilton last time. That looks the strongest form on offer and another bold bid from the front looks likely. The son of Saxon Warrior could have most to fear from one of the newcomers with Real Man preferred of that group. Karl Burke's charge is related to the prolific sprinter Star Of Lady M, while Cosmic Clarets is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Try Storm Cat 2nd Real Man 3rd Cosmic Clarets

WUJJOOD was sent off an odds-on favourite over 1m2f at Salisbury on debut, but found little in the closing stages having travelled well up to that point. This drop in distance looks the logical move and William Haggas' filly gets another chance. She's preferred to stablemate Magical Idea, but Blessed Star may prove a bigger threat on her reappearance having shown plenty of ability in four outings last term.
Prediction : 1st Wujjood 2nd Blessed Star 3rd Magical Idea

I AM ME wasn't disgraced when fourth in a stronger event at Musselburgh earlier this month and the assessor may have been kind to drop him 1lb. Ed Bethell's colt sports first-time blinkers, which could eke out the improvement required to score. Mount King is a two-time C&D winner who lurks on an appealing rating and has to be respected. Of the remainder, Cosmos Raj makes the most appeal.
Prediction : 1st I Am Me 2nd Mount King 3rd Cosmos Raj

King's Crown accounted for Match Play (second) when returning to winning ways at Thirsk on his most recent start and holds an obvious chance, despite being 4lb higher. Last-time-out Catterick scorer Glory Hyde is another to keep an eye on, but the vote goes to SERGEANT MAYER. The four-year-old hasn't finished outside of the top two on each of his last five starts, most recently finishing second at Windsor, and he can continue his brilliant form.
Prediction : 1st Sergeant Mayer 2nd Kings Crown 3rd Glory Hyde

Turned out again quickly under a 6lb penalty after a determined success at Bath last week, FANCY DANCER can follow up with Jack Nicholls taking off a valuable 7lb. Golden Rainbow has been knocking on the door of late and is likely to be thereabouts again, along with stablemate One Of Our Own. Starsong and Ideal Guest may also have a say in proceedings.
Prediction : 1st Fancy Dancer 2nd Golden Rainbow 3rd Starsong

A highly-encouraging second on his first run back with the Lawrence Mullaney team at Yarmouth earlier in the month, DASH POWER gets the vote in this competitive affair. Rossa Ryan taking over in the saddle is a plus and he gets the vote ahead of Anificas Beauty, who scored over C&D in April but disappointed over further at Newcastle most recently. Carlisle winner Wheres The Crumpet and the consistent Fire Eyes are capable of being in the shake-up as well.
Prediction : 1st Dash Power 2nd Anificas Beauty 3rd Wheres The Crumpet