20:00 Pontefract — Tony Bethell Memorial Handicap model predictions

Laravie (IRE)

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Four-time hurdle winner who has won her last two Flat races, comfortably defying a penalty at the expense of Zimmerman at Catterick (2m, good); 6lb rise isn't the end of the world, especially in view of her hurdling ability.

Zimmerman (GB)

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Should be well handicapped and has run well in defeat with cheekpieces added (joining regular tongue-tie) in last two races, behind Laravie in the penultimate one; surprising to see the blinkers back on.

Simiyann (IRE)

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Two 2m wins last year on good and faster ground; a return to hurdling stalled his progress and hasn't been at his best back on the Flat in his last two races, though 1m4f was on the short side after a break at Newbury; could stage a revival.

Charlie Darling (FR)

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Won 1m6f/2m handicaps on yielding when trained in Ireland; added two more on the AW for this yard before an underwhelming run at Carlisle where perhaps the ground was too soft; he's another with each-way claims.

Rupert The Prince (IRE)

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A three-time winner at up to 2m under varying tactics; hasn't run at all badly in his two races this campaign and couldn't rule out.

Lady Phoebe (IRE)

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Won by 5.5l over the extended 2m5f here before getting outpaced in a sprint finish back over 2m at Newcastle; remains in good form and entitled to feature.

Someone's Wish (IRE)

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A fair winning hurdler/chaser for Gordon Elliott but signed off for that yard out form and was beaten a long way on yard debut on the AW (1m4f).

Angelardo (IRE)

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Kept on well to finish ahead of Lady Phoebe at Newcastle (2m) but he's inconsistent and has yet to prove himself on turf.

Cold Henry (GB)

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Won over hurdles in March but hasn't offered a great deal since, in that discipline and back on the Flat; has become hard to predict.

Golden Samba (GB)

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Lightly raced and first run at 2m when beaten a shade under 6l at Lingfield (good), though could have been flattered from the front; others have more concrete claims.

Arcimboldo (GB)

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Started off for Mike Sowersby with three good runs last autumn (all 2m, Tapeta) but his form then dipped and he's returning from a lengthy break; remains a maiden.