Racing

Pontefract Place 6 Preview | 7th July

13.48 Wakefield Thornes Cricket Club Nursery

CLARET AND BLUES has shaped with promise on all three starts to date and did well to finish sixth from a poor draw at Chester. With more to come, Richard Fahey’s charge looks ready to make a serious impact in the opener.

Tips: CLARET AND BLUES

14.18 Noel John Curtin Memorial Maiden Stakes

TALITHA ROUGE finished a good third on debut at Redcar before finishing fourth at Thirsk when last seen. She is bound to improve with the experience to draw upon and must be considered a major contender.

Tips: TALITHA ROUGE

14.48 Weatherbys Pipalong Stakes (Fillies’ & Mares’ Listed)

With her sights lowered, ARISAIG might well return to winning ways. She has a lot of smart efforts in defeat to her name and has gone well several times under Jamie Spencer. She has the form to play a key role in the outcome and a first win in over two years could be on the cards.

Tips: ARISAIG

15.18 Pontefract Park Silver Sprint Trophy Handicap

DARK CLOUD RISING had plenty up his sleeve when scoring at Ripon last time out and this three-time C&D winner doesn’t look badly handicapped. I think he’s the one to beat on recent evidence, while the likeable BADRI cannot be taken lightly having been successful over track and trip last time out.

Tips: DARK CLOUD RISING & BADRI

15.48 Pontefract Squash And Leisure Club Handicap

I quite like the look of CLOUDY ROSE. She’s 5lb lower than when last successful and connections have booked Tom Marquand for the ride. Back down to a really exploitable mark, I can see her running a big race. She has the ability to win this if producing her best.

Tips: CLOUDY ROSE

16.18 Go Racing Bet With Jayne Handicap

FLYING FLETCHER remains on the same mark as when he last got his head in front and was last seen finishing a solid third at Wetherby. He has placed plenty of times off slightly higher marks, so a return to winning form could be imminent.

Tips: FLYING FLETCHER