Neil Morrice shares all of his best bets and tips for Sunday's racing coming your way from Pontefract, Ffos Las and Hexham on 23 June 2024.
PONTEFRACT
Race 1 No6 SELECTION (Nap)
Trainer: Craig Lidster – Jockey: Shane Gray
SELECTION had Komorkis behind on debut at Hamilton. The Cotai Glory filly has bloomed since that first foray onto the track and is strongly fancied to open her account.
Race 5 No2 KNIGHTSWOOD
Trainer: Charlie Johnston – Jockey: Joe Fanning
Al Snoud should be suited by stepping up,in distance but might have to play second fiddle to KNIGHTSWOOD. The selection has been threatening to win, and with his stable running into form needs to be taken seriously following a couple of solid earning runs at Doncaster and Haydock.
Race 6 No3 MOUNT KING (Each Way)
Trainer: Tim Easterby – Jockey: Sean Kirrane
MOUNT KING faded after trying to go from close to the pace at Wetherby but should be happier returned to a track where he was successful last year. He faces strong competition from NEW KINGS ROAD but if getting a strong pace can swoop to conquer.
FFOS LAS
Race 4 No5 NAVARRE EXPRESS (Each Way)
Trainer: Hugo Palmer – Jockey: David Probert
NAVARRE EXPRESS went down in a bunch finish at Hamilton in a run that should have made the Roaring Lion filly cherry ripe. Interestingly the selection recorded her only previous career success at this course, and she can step up to the plate.
Race 5 No2 KALAMA SUNRISE (Nap)
Trainer: Jack Channon – Jockey: David Probert
KALAMA SUNRISE has thrived since having cheek pieces added and bids to sidestep the handicapper in this attempt to complete a quick-fire hat-trick. She scored with a four lengths cushion at Chepstow, has taken those exertions in her stride and should make no mistake.
HEXHAM
Race 1 No11 FOXWOOD (Each Way)
Trainer: George Bewley – Jockey: Joshua Thompson
FOXWOOD looked to be running into form when claiming a minor cheque at this course earlier in the month and can make this a first career success by staving off the attentions of Executive Pool.
Race 4 No8 STUTI (Nap)
Trainer: Hughie Morrison – Jockey: David Bass
I can’t remember the last time Morrison sent one on the long haul here from Berkshire and with that in mind, STUTI needs respecting. The mare frequently troubled the judge, and though no star hails from a stable that has its horses running into some form.
