GB - Pontefract - Race 3

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

Handicap

Turf

Good (Good to Firm in places)

13.5K

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Verdict

BRAVO ZULU wasn't beaten far on his first crack sprinting at Redcar last week and has a good shout if backing that up off the same mark, with this stiffer 6f in his favour. The Good Biscuit and Dashing Dick are a couple of others to consider.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
5	Won 4 times at around 1m in 2025 but having been given a chance by the handicapper, ran well having a first try sprinting at Redcar (6f) last week, hitting a flat spot over 2f out but keeping on. This stiffer test will suit and good chance if backing that up. 1st Pick 5 Bravo Zulu (Ire) Jockey: Laura Pearson Trainer: David Loughnane J: Laura Pearson T: David Loughnane	100	-	-	-	13%
Analysis Won 4 times at around 1m in 2025 but having been given a chance by the handicapper, ran well having a first try sprinting at Redcar (6f) last week, hitting a flat spot over 2f out but keeping on. This stiffer test will suit and good chance if backing that up.
3	Won twice here last season and had been in good form until a below-par effort in a fairly valuable handicap at Hamilton a fortnight ago. Can bounce back. 2nd Pick 3 The Good Biscuit Jockey: Warren Fentiman Trainer: Ruth Carr J: Warren Fentiman T: Ruth Carr	97	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Won twice here last season and had been in good form until a below-par effort in a fairly valuable handicap at Hamilton a fortnight ago. Can bounce back.
7	Dug deep to end a long losing run in 6f Newmarket handicap in November. Well held both starts this year but did win on his third start back in 2024 and likewise went close last year. Not dismissed. 3rd Pick 7 Dashing Dick (Ire) Jockey: Jack Nicholls Trainer: William Stone J: Jack Nicholls T: William Stone	97	-	-	-	5%
Analysis Dug deep to end a long losing run in 6f Newmarket handicap in November. Well held both starts this year but did win on his third start back in 2024 and likewise went close last year. Not dismissed.

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