7:52 Pontefract Tips

Sea Of Kings looks an interesting contender stepping up in trip after an encouraging run last time out at Doncaster Racecourse. He finished 2nd in a Class 4 handicap over 1m4f off 83, beaten 3½ lengths by Ghaiyya, who has since run well again. Sea Of Kings was staying on strongly that day, suggesting a longer trip could bring further improvement. There are several solid pieces of form in his profile. Last season he finished 4th at York Racecourse over 1m6f behind the now 105-rated Tarriance. He was also beaten under 5 lengths by the now 103-rated Push The Limit over 1m3f on good to soft ground, finished 2nd to the now 94-rated Skimmer, and was 3rd behind the now 96-rated Rogue Millions. On debut he chased home Munsif, now rated 93. The major question is the significant step up in trip, but his pedigree offers encouragement. Being by Sea The Stars out of a mare by Hernando suggests stamina should not be an issue. First-time cheekpieces are also interesting and could unlock a bit more improvement.

Has only been out of the first two once in his last seven races including winning his last two at Southwell and Ripon. Avoiding a penalty for that Ripon win puts him in with a great chance of achieving the hat-trick here