Horse Racing

Pontefract racing tips: Best bets for Wednesday, August 9

Planet Sport writerStaff Writer8 August 2023
Pontefract Racecourse

Pontefract Racecourse

The Planet Sport tipsters have some more red-hot selections for the afternoon meeting at Pontefract on Wednesday, August 9. Can they fill your wallet with cash?

We start off with some details on our selected horses, then you can get a full list of all the tips from Pontefract at the bottom of the page.
Don't forget to check out the Pontefract 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)

14:20 (Pontefract) Dogged

There has been no stopping the hat-trick seeking Dogged of late and a 5lb penalty for his most recent success looks unlikely to stop Rebecca Menzies' inmate from adding to his win tally.

He kept on to score by a length and a half at Beverley earlier this month and is fancied to get the better of the reopposing Just Hiss, who finished in second behind the selection that day and is 5lb better off with that rival here.
Dandy's Angel was a game winner on her latest outing and is another to consider on her hat-trick bid off a 3lb raised mark.

14:50 (Pontefract) Rainwater

Rainwater made a promising start to his racing career when filling the runner-up spot over this trip at Haydock on Sunday.

He is related to a few smart types, including Group 2-placed Ventura Rebel, and he likely has more to offer with that in mind.
Royal Zabeel should not be taken lightly in the hands of Ryan Moore, even though he disappointed slightly on his debut over C&D last month. Bay Of Australia is another to bear in mind.

15:20 (Pontefract) Point Given

Sir Michael Stoute's Point Given appeals in the On Course Lady Bookmaker EBF Maiden Stakes, where he will be ridden by Ryan Moore.

The Blue Point juvenile was fourth on debut when showing a good deal of inexperience, but he was only beaten a length and a quarter and second-placed Blue Prince has gone on to seal the form by winning since.

17:20 (Pontefract) International Girl

Harry's Halo improved from his return at Kempton in June when filling the runner-up spot at both Chester and Doncaster. Kevin Frost's gelding commands plenty of respect, but International Girl edges the vote.

She has been running in more competitive races of late and could have finished closer last time at York when hampered at a crucial point.
The form of that contest has worked out well, with the winner following up in the Stewards' Cup and the second also winning since, and a 2lb drop from the handicapper aids her cause.
Any market support for Kit Gabriel on his first start for Mark Loughnane should be noted.

Pontefract selections in full:

PONTEFRACT: 2.20 Dogged, 2.50 Bay Of Australia, 3.20 Point Given, 3.50 Yorkindness, 4.20 Tele Red, 4.50 King Of Tonga, 5.20 International Girl

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