Top Picks at Pontefract: Terries Royale and Allegresse Ready to Shine
Today at Pontefract, Terries Royale is the top pick with a Nap rating of 5.32. Trained by Mick Appleby, this gelding had a successful run last year with two wins and two second-place finishes in a four-week period. Despite a recent setback at Ascot, where he raced too freely and finished sixth, Terries Royale could bounce back under jockey Alastair Rawlinson on his preferred soft ground.
In the following race, Allegresse is the one to watch with a NB rating of 6.12. This smart colt impressed at Kempton last month, leading all the way over the course and distance while recording a fast time. With Oisin Murphy on board, Allegresse will face tougher competition from He's Wallim and Henry Lawson, but trainer Andrew Balding's runner is expected to rise to the challenge.
Both Terries Royale and Allegresse have the potential to shine at Pontefract today, setting the stage for an exciting day of racing.