JACK MY BOY failed to handle the unique undulations at Epsom last time but he should get back on the winning track at Pontefract.
The West Yorkshire venue provides a much easier test than the Epsom camber and Jack My Boy had previously looked to be a promising prospect after winning two of his first three starts.
Beaten by multiple scorer Archers Road on his racecourse bow, he subsequently hit the mark at Beverley and Newcastle before trainer David Evans decided to head for a Listed heat at Epsom.
Jack My Boy probably falls a little short of that level, but he totally failed to deal with the demands of Epsom and finished last in the Woodcote.
He drops back in company again here and with Pontefract being a pretty straightforward track, he should be able to redeem himself in the Spindrifter Conditions Stakes before heading to some of the big autumn sales races.
Queen Eleanor can break her duck at the fifth attempt in the Wilfred Underwood Memorial Maiden Fillies’ Stakes.
The Cape Cross filly was beaten just a head at Goodwood last time, and has only been out of the first three once in four starts for John Gosden.
She surely deserves reward for her consistency and this transition up to 10 furlongs should help her cause.
Karl Burke has his string in top form at present and Ursula is the choice in the Mr Wolf Sprint Handicap. She put up a decent show when third on her handicap bow and seasonal debut at Haydock last month and looks a progressive type.
Racing Hero boasts an excellent pedigree and he can strike on his first try in handicap company at Windsor.
A half brother to classy performers Polar Bear and Dance To The Top, among others, Racing Hero impressed when landing a maiden at Doncaster earlier in the month.
He built on a promising debut third to beat a fair type in Interdiamonds, overcoming a spot of trouble in running to return a comfortable victor.
Racing Hero looked one to follow after that success and the £10 Free Play At totesportbingo.
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Richard Hannon’s juveniles are flying and Glamour Profession is the choice in the totesportbingo.
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At Musselburgh, Wicked Wilma can supplement her recent Carlisle second with a win in the Sterling Sprint Handicap.
She proved pretty consistent towards the backend last year and picked up the thread when beaten a length and threequarters by the in-form Argentine, who was completing a hat-trick.
Alan Berry’s runner should improve for the outing and can go well off her current mark.
Naheell makes a late start to the year at Wolverhampton but he merits the closest inspection in the Bet Wimbledon Tennis - Betdaq Handicap.
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