UK Horse Racing Tips: Pontefract

The two horses that finished in front of KING'S ROAD DANDY were allotted above-average ratings following their clash over C&D last August and this son of Dandy Man, who cost 85,000gns as a yearling, looks worth chancing. Showtown has track-and-trip experience and can pick up a race before long. The Fahey stable companions Spaceman and Invincible Boy are others to monitor in the betting.
Prediction : 1st Kings Road Dandy 2nd Showtown 3rd Spaceman

ARABIAN DESERT, who filled the runner-up berth in the Group 3 Horris Hill at Newbury when last seen, takes a significant drop in class and is hard to oppose based on what he has achieved so far. The once-raced Haayimm was gelded in the off season and looks the type to have an impact as a three-year-old. His pedigree suggests further may suit, but this lacks strength in depth and the son of Gleneagles looks the chief danger. Seattle Chief and Regulus Black are the pick of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Arabian Desert 2nd Haayimm 3rd Seattle Chief

ALPHA CAPTURE is suited by a mile these days and returned from a break with a solid third at Newcastle on his debut for Roger Fell. The son of Cotai Glory reverts to turf off an unchanged mark and merits plenty of respect as a result. Obviously, the selection has his flaws and the likes of Kokanee and last-time-out winner Typical Woman are very capable of exploiting any weakness shown.
Prediction : 1st Alpha Capture 2nd Kokanee 3rd Typical Woman

LATIN won on turf at Bath in September and arrives in fine fettle having scored at Lingfield two starts ago before going close under a 5lb penalty at Southwell on Thursday. Fitness might be at a premium, with several of his rivals making their reappearance, so the drop in trip shouldn't be too much of a concern. Salaria went up 5lb for scoring at Lingfield last month and she has to enter calculations along with Pink Azalea.
Prediction : 1st Latin 2nd Salaria 3rd Pink Azalea

KYLIAN won off this mark at Wolverhampton in January 2025 before going on his travels around the world, which included a Listed success in Germany. The five-year-old shaped encouragingly on his first start for Robert Cowell when fifth at Southwell and that outing should bring him on nicely. Dark Cloud Rising won on this card 12 months ago and has to be respected, while others to note include Arklow Lad and Wobwobwob.
Prediction : 1st Kylian 2nd Dark Cloud Rising 3rd Arklow Lad

ASHDOWN FOREST's best run on the level came when third at Haydock before joining current trainer Jedd O'Keeffe for a juvenile hurdle campaign. Despite being a beaten favourite on his handicap debut at Wetherby, the combination of a return to the level and first-time cheekpieces gives him every chance of getting off the mark. Fleur De Mer sports the same headgear for the first time and she is expected to be in the mix. Swinging London completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Ashdown Forest 2nd Fleur De Mer 3rd Swinging London

A low draw can often be advantageous over sprint trips here and with that in mind, preference is for LIQUID COOLED. The son of Mehmas was a cosy winner on his return to action/handicap bow at Newcastle last month but will have no problem switching to turf, while recent match practice is another positive. The Tunguska Event hasn't been the most consistent but he also arrives on the back of a win at the Gosforth Park venue and must be respected along with the likes of Maynora and Trucial Pearl.
Prediction : 1st Liquid Cooled 2nd The Tunguska Event 3rd Maynora

This is wide open so only a tentative vote can go to CANARIA QUEEN. Tim Easterby's mare was in decent form last term, winning three times, and signed off with a creditable fourth at Catterick. She does have a win to her name when returning from a similar absence too and given that she's still well treated on past exploits, may well go well. Get Up Everybody has shown more than enough on the grass so far to suggest he could be involved, and Mu Mu Land is capable too.
Prediction : 1st Canaria Queen 2nd Get Up Everybody 3rd Mu Mu Land