Flat Racing > Tuesday March 8th

[Aidymac]

Pontefract 3:10 Competitive handicap here and the one that looks far too big a price is New Bidder at around the 22/1 mark. This horse seems to run well fresh, he had a 3 month break between May and August last year and he ran here at Pontefract after his break and won in good style. He was then given a mark of 79 for his handicap debut at Ripon and he finished a creditable 3rd behind Khalice who also runs here. He ran really well for a long way in a good York handicap off a mark of 81 (traded at 2.24 in-running) but the 7f stretched him a bit and he faded so the step back to 6f here is ideal. When last seen he ran here at Pontefract over 6f off a mark of 81 and although he was 7th he was not beaten all that far so dropping 2 pounds in the weights and coming here fresh should give him a decent shot tomorrow. The Jedd O'Keeffe yard are in form also (2 wins from his last 4 runners). New Bidder WIN @ 22/1 Bet Victor

[chris34]

Re: Flat Racing > Tuesday March 8th 4.15 Pontefract Typically strong competitive card from Pontefract! This race is somewhat easier than what Sennockian Star contested last season but might be a little high in the weights at present. Clayton has a reasonable record fresh and acts on soft ground but remains 3lb above last winning mark and although not fully exposed needs to find more. Stepping Ahead looks another held by his current despite a decent record on soft ground, poor effort latest aswell. Centurius was a beaten favourite last time out, sure to come on for that run but clearly not the easiest to win with. Cheekpieces need to bring about a lot more to being winning something like this. Amralah is an interesting runner, totally forget last run outclassed in group 3. Sure to have better chance back in a handicap 7lb above last winning mark, record fresh respectable and acts on this ground. Las Verglas Star loves testing conditions but well over a year since last win and this may not be testing enough for him. Easy Terms might be the one to side with here, very good record fresh lightly raced in recent times but useful performer under this trainer and has now dropped 3lb below last winning mark, has won over CD in the past and should go well again if ready after the winter. 1pt e/w Easy Terms 12/1 bet365