18:15 Pontefract Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

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18:15 Pontefract Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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The Easterby's have a good recent record in this race and their Shimmering Sands, who was a close third in last year's renewal off 4lb lower, commands respect on his first start back after wind surgery. Nevertheless, this could revolve around Do I Dream and HARSWELL DUKE, who were the first two across the line in a C&D handicap last month. The former shaded that race by a neck but Harswell Duke went close again at Wetherby last time, whereas Do I Dream was a comfortably-held third, and looks capable of reversing the form.

A chance is taken on unexposed Hugo Palmer handicap newcomer RUNNING STAR, whose mark looks very workable judged on the pick of his form in AW novices last autumn. Harswell Duke arrives in good form and is second choice ahead of C&D specialist Do I Dream. Shimmering Sea was placed in this race on his 2023 reappearance and is another to consider in a competitive opener.

The suggestion is GLOBAL SPIRIT whose recent defeats are readily forgiven and who has good form here off higher marks.

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18:45 Pontefract Stakes (Class 5) 5f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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18:45 Pontefract Stakes (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

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ENCHANTED LIFE and Love Wars both already know how to win a race but the former, whose dam is a half-sister to Group 3-winning sprinter Alzerra, boasts the more appealing pedigree and shouldn't mind dropping in trip after winning over 7f at Kempton on her sole start as a juvenile. Success at this level could set up and intriguing campaign for the daughter of Kodiac and she looks a bright prospect, while Esprit Queen is an interesting newcomer.

ENCHANTED LIFE looked a useful prospect when making a winning start at Kempton in October and shades the vote over fellow penalised winner Love Wars, who overcame notable inexperience at Thirsk a year ago but has been off since. Esprit Queen has a nice profile so is a newcomer to note.

Kempton winner Enchanted Life is not opposed lightly but ESPRIT QUEEN is bred to be smart and she's worth chancing.

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19:15 Pontefract Handicap (Class 5) 12f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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19:15 Pontefract Handicap (Class 5) 12f Race Class Flow

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A close second on her seasonal debut/return to the Flat at Catterick last month, JOIE DE VIVRE is an appealing option given she has been highly consistent when tried on the level and looks worth chancing off just 3lb above her last winning mark in this discipline. Gordon Grey is another key player back over this trip, while My Harrison George has scope for progression at this distance and merits a second look.

GORDON GREY arrives on the back of some good runner-up efforts and perhaps this can finally be his day. Last month's Catterick runner-up Joie de Vivre may provide the chief threat ahead of Unplugged, who has tasted success here before, including on reappearance.

The ground won't be so slow as when MY HARRISON GEORGE failed favourite backers on his return and he's given another chance.

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19:45 Pontefract Maiden (Class 2) 6f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

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19:45 Pontefract Maiden (Class 2) 6f Race Class Flow

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Previous experience could hold the key to this and with that in mind, UNDER THE SEA gets the nod. Third on his debut in testing conditions in France three weeks ago, the son of Showcasing might not need to improve much to get off the mark. Expensive Rose and Praetorian make appeal on paper and should be monitored closely in the betting market ahead of their respective debuts, though Eighteen Fourteen has already proven his ability to handle this track and might be the main danger.

This could go to a newcomer, with PRAETORIAN and Expensive Rose both looking likely types. I Need Your Love hinted at ability in what was probably a decent novice at York and may prove the pick of those with experience.

Eighteen Fourteen ran well here on his debut but UNDER THE SEA may have achieved just as much on his first run in France.

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20:15 Pontefract Handicap (Class 5) 10f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

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20:15 Pontefract Handicap (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

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An open event in which only a tentative vote can go to Charlie Johnston's LOVE WARRIOR. The Saxon Warrior colt struggled at Newmarket last time but this is significantly less taxing and, from 3lb lower, it would come as no surprise were he to step forward. Minstrel Knight looks set to relish a step up in trip having looked outpaced over the mile at Haydock last month, while Spanish Vega, who paid the price late on at Yarmouth after racing out wide for much of the contest, can figure too.

Having shaped well on his reappearance at Windsor, SAVVY WARRIOR gets the nod in the hope that this step up in trip works in his favour. Minstrel Knight will almost certainly be suited by this stiffer test and is likely to be on the premises, while Fiftyshadesaresdev and Love Warrior also enter calculations.

It will probably make sense to focus on the wave of 3yos. SPANISH VEGA shaped well during a wide trip at Yarmouth.

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20:45 Pontefract Handicap (Class 4) 5f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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20:45 Pontefract Handicap (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow

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DICKIEBURD appeared to relish a return to the turf when filling the runner-up spot at Nottingham earlier this month and the son of Cracksman could go one better from an unchanged mark. Princess Karine, who bolted up on her only previous visit here, must be taken seriously despite being higher in the ratings. Ventura Express has a decent record when fresh, however, and he is feared most.

It's probably best not to judge PRINCESS KARINE too harshly on her latest effort at Ripon and she looked on very good terms with herself when scoring over this C&D previously. The Bryan Smart-trained mare is taken to regain the winning thread, perhaps at the chief expense of Dickieburd, who should be in the mix. Milbanke is third choice.

Princess Karine's penultimate run gives her strong claims but last year's winner VENTURA EXPRESS (nap) may be able to repeat.

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Racecard Key

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	TomForm top stats silver rated
	Ran similar race before
S	TomForm fatstest rated speed horse, last time out
T	Top Time speeed rated
	Top Racingpost rated
	At the races watchout for
	At the races top pick
	Top rated for thet statistic

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How to use Tomform

Please Watch this short video that will help you learn how to use Tomform.com to filter out the runners and find a winner in each race.

This is the 16:15 Kempton race from the video above backed at 28/1 earlier in the day.

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