Horse Racing Tips: 7 slick picks at Pontefract today with a 16/1 shout

The Racing Post's tipster likes the look of Whatwouldyouknow at 15:10.

Pontefract

*All prices are bang up to date with our snazzy widgets, while odds in copy are accurate at time of publishing but subject to change

14:00 Red Walls

King Of Tonga scored over C&D on his stable debut but he wouldn’t be certain to confirm those placings with Dapper Man today. High Security (second choice) shaped better than the distance beaten at Nottingham 11 days ago but RED WALLS comes here on the back of a career-best effort and could be the answer from stall 1.

WELCOME TO PADDY POWER NEWS!

14:35 Yahsat

All three newcomers make some appeal on paper, with Ramazan perhaps the pick, but they could have their work cut out trying to deal with YAHSAT. Karl Burke’s filly was collared late on at Newmarket on her debut 15 days ago but the speed she showed there, allied to her previous experience, should stand her in very good stead today.

15:10 Whatwouldyouknow

There is no doubt that Love Your Work has been in sparkling form all year, firstly on Tapeta and then on turf lately. A 5lb penalty for his recent Beverley success isn’t the end of the world, but he would have a question to answer if the ground remains quick. There are no such doubts over WHATWOULDYOUKNOW, however, and he is back off the same mark as when last successful. Carrigillihy could be given a chance if settling better than on his reappearance.

15:50 Yanifer (NAP)

Half of the field come here with plenty to prove and with Tangled returning from an absence and Eilean Dubh untested on anything faster than good, YANIFER (nap) may well be the answer. He got tired late on when fifth on his recent stable debut but he should be sharper now and could also enjoy a tactical advantage in this line-up.

16:21 The Menstone Gem

Leap Abroad (second choice) is on the up and should give it another good go, with Hooked On You a likely danger if handling the forecast quicker ground. THE MENSTONE GEM is an interesting candidate on his stable debut, though, and he could find that a well-run 6f proves right up his street.

STUDY THE FORM IN STYLE

  • CHECK OUT OUR SNAZZY RACECARDS FOR EVERY RACE, EVERY DAY

Pontefract

16:55 Al Baahy

Having shown ability on his debut in a warm Newmarket novice, Missed The Cut looks to have a future but dropping 2f in trip may not be ideal, even on this track, so AL BAAHY is preferred. He showed ability for Sir Michael Stoute last year and should appreciate this extra furlong on his debut for his new yard.

17:30 Otto Oyl

A big field but not many come here at the top of their game. Willing To Please, Odd Socks Havana, Divine Connection, Iron Sheriff and Krystal Maze (second choice) have something to recommend them but OTTO OYL finally clicked at Southwell on his return and may be able to defy a small rise in the weights.

Pontefract tips today

14:00 Red Walls
14:35 Yahssat
15:10 Whatwouldyouknow
15:50 Yanifer (NAP)
16:21 The Menstone Gem
16:55 Al Baahy
17:30 Otto Oyl

*All prices are bang up to date with our snazzy widgets, while odds in copy are accurate at time of publishing but subject to change

READ MORE

The latest Horse Racing odds are on PaddyPower.com now

The Paddy Power Guide To Safer Gambling – Everything You Need To Know