Former Tipstar winner Katie Midwinter has five selections on Tuesday, with four at Pontefract - live on Racing TV.
3.48 Pontefract: Mr Cool (E/W)
The drop back to six furlongs could allow Mr Cool to fare better than in his latest starts, and he appears on a lenient mark of 67 in this contest, 10lb below his previous success with Jack Callan claiming 3lb.
The four-year-old gelding has put in a couple of competitive efforts in recent months, but will need to find further improvement as he steps back up in class. He has dropped to a workable mark, however, and should be able to finish off his race stronger over this shorter distance.
The Charlie Johnston yard has been in good form recently and this could be a feasible opportunity for Mr Cool to return to some form in his usual cheekpieces.
4.18 Pontefract: Zarinca
Unexposed filly Zarinca makes her handicap debut for Ed Bethell in this six-furlong sprint. She represents a yard with a good record at the track this term, with two winners from three runners, and could build on her maiden success and take a step forward from her reappearance when last seen.
The three-year-old daughter of Expert Eye finished strongly to get off the mark at Southwell, beating subsequent winner Luna Celeste in second. Third-placed Sandy Craic has also boosted the form since and pulled four lengths clear of fourth.
She was previously only narrowly denied by Storm Esme, a winner since, on debut, when beating a couple of subsequent winners, but couldn't justify favouritism in her following outing when upped to seven furlongs.
This trip appeared to suit well in her latest outing and a mark of 73 could be workable enough as she has her first taste of a handicap under Callum Rodriguez, who is two from four at the track this year.
4.48 Pontefract: Thequietman (E/W)
Five-year-old gelding Thequietman is yet to fire for David O'Meara since changing hands for 50,000gns, but he shaped as though he retained ability when returning from a 440-day absence to finish third on stable debut over the winter. He has dropped to a potentially lenient mark of 66.
A 105,000gns Book 2 yearling purchase, who fetched 235,000gns as a breeze-up, the son of Farhh showed promise earlier in his career for Joseph O'Brien. He chased home Ecureuil Secret on debut at Leopardstown, beaten only by a future 112-rated rival, with the likes of Autumn Winter and Total Look in behind, before finishing second to now 89-rated Ata Rangi at Roscommon.
Although he lacked consistency during his debut campaign in 2024, he proved he has some talent against some good opposition and there could be more to come from him as he steps back up to a mile and a quarter.
Thequietman is related to a number of black-type achievers, including dual Group One winner Grand Lodge, who was just denied in a Classic, as well as Phantom Flight, and others who have form over this distance. This could be his time to return to some form and he warrants consideration.
5.18 Pontefract: Ice Cold Alex
Ollie Pears-trained Ice Cold Alex was able to outrun odds of 25-1 when last seen, finishing fourth in 14-runner field at Beverley. He improved for his Southwell reappearance, shaping with promise, and could be worth keeping onside from a 2lb lower rating.
The three-year-old gelding got off the mark at this venue on debut last season, beating Saucy Jane by a length, before putting in a couple of noteworthy efforts in races won by Old Is Gold and Rogue Supremacy.
He appears to be on a workable mark and could put in a bold bid under Cam Hardie, returning to the scene of his sole success.
8.15 Newcastle: Sunriseontheboyne (E/W)
Top weight Sunriseontheboyne is dropping in class for in-form trainer Ben Haslam on his all-weather return. He has struggled for form since joining his current yard, but is now 1lb lower than his last winning mark and could be capable of a resurgence in calmer waters having dropped 9lb in total since his yard debut in February.
The four-year-old son of Cotai Glory has a good record on the all-weather, having won three from six appearances at Dundalk for Michael Mulvany when trained in Ireland.
He's yet to show his best in England, but could be worth keeping the faith in and shouldn't be discounted.