13:17 Pontefract Handicap (Class 4) 6f  - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

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13:17 Pontefract Handicap (Class 4) 6f  Race Class Flow

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Runner-up to an unbeaten colt at Chester, DARK ROSA was then able to go one better over C&D. George Boughey's filly now steps into the nursery ranks, but a mark of 76 doesn't appear harsh and she is expected to double her tally. Top Juggler is proven with cut in the ground having won at Hamilton in August. John and Sean Quinn's charge doesn't look overburdened by an opening mark of 79 either and he can give another good account of himself. Stirrup Cup is also noted.

VEYDARI is unlikely to live up to his 200,000 gns Breeze-Up price tag but has shown enough to think he has a race like this in him and gets the vote back from a gelding operation. C&D maiden winner Dark Rosa, Top Juggler and Sir Palamedes are among the other likely players.

Being a progressive filly who has solid form and scored over C&D most recently, DARK ROSA (nap) holds particularly strong claims.

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13:52 Pontefract Handicap (Class 5) 5f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

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13:52 Pontefract Handicap (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

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A typically open sprint in which many will fancy their chances, and only a tentative vote can go to OBJECT. Fourth behind the reopposing Alafdhal (second) at Catterick last week, that performance is worth a slight upgrade given he raced alone with no cover for the entirety of the contest. The market clearly expected better that day and, from his low draw, the son of Aclaim could repay his supporters. Yazaman had excuses at Redcar and is no forlorn hope, while others to note include Music Society and Profiteer.

It could be worth chancing TRAVEL CANDY, who lurks on a very tempting mark after a quiet year and shaped with more promise at Redcar last time. Alafdhal, successful here in April and runner-up on his last 3 starts, including back over C&D, is an obvious contender. Willolarupi and Music Society complete the shortlist.

Based on his recent form and handy mark, ALAFDHAL has a good chance of recording a second C&D win. Object is second choice.

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14:27 Pontefract Stakes (Class 2) 10f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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14:27 Pontefract Stakes (Class 2) 10f Race Class Flow

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Charlie Appleby boasts an excellent 38 per cent strike-rate (17-45) when sending runners to Pontefract and, with that in mind, preference is for DOUBLE MEANING, who hinted at promise over 1m on debut at Newmarket. A step up in trip should suit the son of Farhh and it would come as no surprise were he to find the necessary improvement. Ralph Beckett keeps churning out the winners and Haydock runner-up Sir Dinadan merits the utmost respect. Way Of Stars is most appealing of the remainder.

SIR DINADAN improved a lot from his first run to his second and looks primed for success, Way of Stars is next best on form and has a bigger performance in him, while Novelista should step forward from debut.

Sir Dinadan and Way Of Stars are major contenders upped in trip, while NOVELISTA (narrowly preferred) is open to improvement.

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15:02 Pontefract Handicap (Class 4) 8f  - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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RETRACEMENT failed to see out 1m2f when carrying a penalty at Goodwood, but he won a maiden over C&D before that and a strong bid is anticipated from William Haggas' inmate now handicapping. Sea The Dream ran well for third at Southwell last time and will relish the testing conditions, as will Epidavros, who is attempting to land a hat-trick now raised a further 3lb after scoring at Hamilton. Graecia is open to improvement on only her second start in a handicap and is another to note.

Quite a few to be positive about in this 3-y-o handicap with GOOD MORNING ALEX taken to resume winning ways. He's had a tremendous year and should be spot on now from a couple of runs in useful contests after a mid-season break. Sea The Dream, Retracement and Paladin are other likely contenders.

The suggestion is SEA THE DREAM, who holds a solid chance returned to turf. Hat-trick seeker Epidavros is second choice.

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15:37 Pontefract Handicap (Class 5) 18f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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15:37 Pontefract Handicap (Class 5) 18f Race Class Flow

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JUSTUS ticks plenty of boxes having won on testing ground over C&D before scoring again at Ripon back in April. The six-year-old has gone well fresh in the past and Micky Hammond will likely have him primed for action on his return. Surrey Force lurks at the bottom of the handicap with scope for improvement over this marathon trip having placed at Chester last time. Soft ground is a worry for Weddell Sea so Yorkindness may prove a bigger threat back at this lower level.

A number to consider but staying handicaps could be the making of 3-y-o SURREY FORCE and he gets the vote after another promising run at Chester recently. Cinnodin is feared, with course-regular Yorkindness and Hardy Bloke a couple of the other players.

Upped further in trip and receiving plenty of weight from his elders, in-form 3yo SURREY FORCE could well open his account.

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16:12 Pontefract Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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POET'S DAWN has to be forgiven a below-par effort at York, but looks worth another chance based on his convincing win at Carlisle in August. Tim Easterby's charge made every yard on the soft going on that occasion and looks set to go close again if allowed his own way at the head of affairs. Walsingham is expected to improve making his handicap debut on only his second start for David O'Meara's yard, while Style Of Life could also go well after scoring at Thirsk three weeks ago.

WALSINGHAM is in good hands and shaped as if needing the run on his yard debut at Redcar last month. He makes fair appeal on his first crack in handicap company. Style of Life and Urban Sprawl are feared most.

Having been beaten only narrowly by an unexposed 3yo last week, URBAN SPRAWL gets the vote. Arkenstaar is second choice.

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16:45 Pontefract Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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Game Breaker successfully completed a Hamilton double on her most recent start and while she is in this sort of form, she is hard to ignore. However, the more appealing option is ALTMORE. The unexposed son of Showcasing beat a rival now rated 74 to shed his maiden tag at Chepstow last month and has plenty of scope for improvement, so he can defy his opening mark of 76. Emperor Caradoc is the pick of remainder.

GAME BREAKER is thriving at the moment and has already proven herself on slow ground. She can complete the hat-trick. Altmore and Emperor Caradoc look the likeliest dangers.

Altmore has obvious potential in handicaps but GAME BREAKER is a good alternative as she's looked in particularly good form of late.

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17:20 Pontefract Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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17:20 Pontefract Handicap (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

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Beauty Choice, who took a division of this race 12 months ago, has occupied third spot on each of his two outings since scoring at Catterick, including in a warmer event at Haydock last time, so he is one to take seriously. However, it may pay to side with ORBITAL CHIME, who produced a good effort to make the frame at Epsom and the handicapper might have been kind to drop him 1lb for that performance. Wichahpi is another to keep an eye on.

HARRY'S HALO wasn't ideally placed when third in a stronger contest at Haydock last time and gets the nod in an open-looking finale. Punchbowl Flyer and Beauty Choice can also make their presence felt.

C&D winner HARRY'S HALO makes most appeal after his staying-on third in a competitive race at Haydock recently.

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Racecard Key

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	TomForm top stats, gold rated
	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
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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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