Paul Ferguson has another selection for us today; Luca Cumani’s Spifer in the 4.00 at Pontefract. Compare odds.
The Family Day On Sunday 19th August Handicap at Pontefract is easily the most interesting contest today and, after a fine performance at Goodwood last week, Sir Graham Wade is a worthy market leader.
Returning to the track quickly is never usually an issue with a Mark Johnston runner so another big run looks on the cards from the three-year-old under his 6lb penalty, but Spifer (4:00) is a viable each-way alternative, trading at 5/1 with Ladbrokes overnight and the dead eight going to post.
Following a string of fine efforts last term Luca Cumani’s grey appealed as the type to do well at four, despite looking not the most straightforward at times. He shaped well on his return at York and the ground could have been too soft form him when sixth in a decent race at Newmarket last time.
Back on quick ground and with Kieren Fallon back aboard, the son of Motivator could easily bounce back to form. Down to a mark of 89, he remains in the Ebor at York later in the month so is clearly still well regarded.
Wednesday’s selection:
4:00 Pontefract Spifer
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