UK Horse Racing Tips: Pontefract

FISCAL POLICY won this sprint in 2024 and looks to have strong claims once again. Ruth Carr's inmate returned the convincing winner in this grade back here in June and, having faced tougher assignments of late, the son of Profitable will appreciate this drop in class. Recent Kempton third Irish Nectar has to be of interest off his current mark, while Ingleby Archie and One Of Our Own look the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Fiscal Policy 2nd Irish Nectar 3rd Ingleby Archie

Our Son Oscar made an encouraging debut over C&D last month and merits serious consideration. Saying that, ASHINA looks to have the slightly stronger form. David O'Meara's filly took a big step forward when finishing a respectable third behind Rockfel entry Next Of Kin at Ayr and any further improvement could see her off the mark. Albert Mooney is a brother to a Group 2 winner and is an interesting newcomer.
Prediction : 1st Ashina 2nd Our Son Oscar 3rd Albert Mooney

Successful over 1m2f here in June, Alma Latina has yet to prove as effective over further and MORBEH makes more appeal. The Dubawi gelding steps up in distance for this and, given he won nicely over the extended 1m3f at Windsor back in May, Roger Varian's charge may well find further improvement. Newmarket scorer Traveling Man remains unexposed and may prove best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Morbeh 2nd Alma Latina 3rd Traveling Man

The steadily improving RIVER NILE boasts the strongest form. The daughter of Teofilo finished a respectable third up against tougher opposition at Kempton last time and Andrew Balding's filly will be hard to keep out of the finish back on the turf. Devil's Brigade posted his best effort so far over a longer trip at Lingfield but could still make his presence felt, while the Haggas yard has won the last two renewals so Fan Me is one to note on her return.
Prediction : 1st River Nile 2nd Devils Brigade 3rd Fan Me

VENETIAN LION appears tough to oppose in his hat-trick attempt. The penny has dropped for William Haggas' gelding since beginning life in handicap company when runner-up at Southwell in July before victories at Nottingham and Newmarket. A 4lb rise for the latter success is unlikely to halt his progress, with the main threat likely to come from Hale End, who was left on the same mark after finishing second at Southwell a fortnight ago. Capital Guarantee and Perfect Part appeal most of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Venetian Lion 2nd Hale End 3rd Capital Guarantee

The hat-trick seeking Digger One has another 6lb rise to contend with after scoring on the all-weather at Kempton, but he is unbeaten in handicaps and commands the utmost respect. That said, PORT GEORGE may have his measure. The son of Golden Horn clearly benefited from a break when getting off the mark on his return at Thirsk in July and the step up in trip appears likely to yield further progression. No More Bolero and An Bradan Feasa add further spice to what looks a competitive race on paper.
Prediction : 1st Port George 2nd Digger One 3rd No More Bolero

Dubai Venture won here over 1m4f in July and now drops half a mile in trip after filling the runner-up spot at Redcar. He is likely to be competitive, but the unexposed THUNDER GODDESS shades the vote. Andrew Balding's filly is 2lb well-in after going close at Lingfield last week and this appears to be an excellent opportunity for her to strike. Grindleton and Regulus Black are others capable of a decent showing.
Prediction : 1st Thunder Goddess 2nd Dubai Venture 3rd Grindleton