8:50 Pontefract Tips

Three runs this year for a new yard, not doing a lot wrong in class 4 and 3 handicap races. More suitable going conditions now for the 4yo, dropping down to class 5 company and down to a handy mark.

Won over course and distance last August from a 3lb higher mark and has been ridden as if she has been building up to something. Drops in class here into a Class 5. NAP BET.

Won both times here back in October, and returns here at a similar weight and a nice lower draw. Hasn't won at this distance yet, but has placed 2nd three times. Showed improvement at recent Redcar since returning from a break.

They went a bit too quick for him last time out over 5f at Beverley , he was keeping on well all the way to the line, that last run suggested further would suit, he now moves up in trip by 1f which should suit. This is his first run at this course but he's run well at similar types of tracks so that's encouraging. Hasn't had much racing since returning from a rest so it's possible he can improve a bit more this year.

Won at Hamilton in May, and then used up too much energy early on when stepped up to seven furlongs at Redcar last time. Drops back to six furlongs today in a slightly higher grade, but receives weight from all of his rivals and can make that tell. He has only had seven races and surely more improvement to come.

Still 4lb higher than its last win, which came under the same jockey, but did manage a close 2nd off this rating subsequent to that win. I don't think it has run at this course before, but the inclination is to disregard the last run and hope a win is possible off this higher rating.

Not often seen in this class of race and at these very generous odds, and remaining unexposed, I Need Your Love will have a better chance than the odds suggest.