Pontefract racing tips: Best bets for Sunday, August 20

Planet Sport writerStaff Writer19 August 2023
Pontefract racecourse

Pontefract racecourse

Planet Sport tipsters delve into a busy card at Ponte Carlo on Sunday, August 20.

We start off with some details on our selected horses at Pontefract. 

Don't forget to check out the full racecard, results and live odds in Planet Sport's racing live centre.

Good luck and please gamble responsibly.

(Please be aware selections could become non-runners after article's first publication)

14:25 (Pontefract) Tan Rapido

Having been bested by a Roger Varian-inmate on his debut, TAN RAPIDO repaid the favour later that month, where he repelled the hot-favourite to score at Windsor.

It's far from a daunting standard set by the remainder who boast previous experience, so this looks a good opportunity for Charlie Fellowes' colt to double his tally.
Master Of My Fate makes enough appeal on paper to warrant a market check, while Goldmine Girl completes the shortlist.

14:55 (Pontefract) Lucky Protector

LUCKY PROTECTOR must concede 5lb to Evening Story, who is rated 1lb superior to Ivan Furtado's gelding.

However, this can often by a tricky course to negotiate, and the former, who posted a fair second over C&D three weeks ago, could hold the edge with that in mind.
Sheehan is related to a couple of winners and she ought to improve for her recent Nottingham debut.

15:25 (Pontefract) Believing

Princess Shabnam made all when defeating Gale Force Maya (second) in this contest 12 months ago and the pair merit respect as they bid to get involved once again, but preference is for BELIEVING.

George Boughey's filly enjoyed a fruitful start to her three-year-old campaign, winning a similar event at Chelmsford before going on to claim Group 3 honours at Chantilly in May.
She failed to make an impact when sent into Group 2 company the following month, but the daughter of Mehmas sets the standard down in class and could take some beating if running to her true form. Craft Irish is also noted.

16:00 (Pontefract) Yorkindness

A winner on both starts over C&D this season, including last time out, YORKINDNESS could be tough to beat off a mark that is still lower than her career high.

Easter Icon arrives on the back of a 2m victory at Catterick 14 days ago and a 3lb rise for the success is unlikely to prevent him making a bold double bid today, while Miss Cynthia has been threatening to score of late and should be thereabouts again.

16:30 (Pontefract) Roaring Legend

ROARING LEGEND is much better than what he showed at Goodwood last time out and his consistent form prior to that proves as much.

The son of Roaring Lion should have conditions in his favour as he looks to bounce back to winning ways, with the capable Ace Rothstein looking a key threat.
Last year's winner Wor Willie must enter calculations as well following a promising third at York.

17:00 (Pontefract) Sir Maxi

A return to this track could work the oracle for SIR MAXI, having won comfortably over C&D from the reopposing El Montejean (second) last month.

He is preferred to the likes of determined Nottingham scorer Enderman, and Captain Vallo, who has been knocking on the door of late.
The well-handicapped Jill Rose and Rambuso Creek have the form to get involved also.

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