Pontefract Castle Fillies' Stakes (Fillies' And Mares' Listed) (GBBPlus Race)

Progressed with cheekpieces enlisted last term, winning 4 handicaps on the bounce at around 1½m prior to finishing a clear second in listed company at Ascot (14.2f, soft) on final outing. Run creditably in both starts this term and warrants respect.

Fairly useful filly. 17/2, creditable 2¾ lengths fourth of 10 to Santorini Star in handicap at Goodwood (12f, good) 30 days ago, unsuited by way race developed. Plenty on plate here.

Much improved when scoring on return at Kempton (12f) last month and far from disgraced in better company at York since. Should have more to offer.

Useful mare who ran right up to best when runner-up in Nottingham listed race (10.2f) on return. Found company too hot at York since but must enter calculations here.

Useful filly who found improvement when good 2 lengths third of 10 to Santorini Star in handicap at Goodwood (12f, good) on return 30 days ago, unsuited by way race developed. Entitled to build on that and holds solid clains.

Most progressive in handicaps last year, completing a 4-timer at Yarmouth (11.5f) in September. Stepped up on reappearance run when creditable 3¾ lengths fifth of 10 to Santorini Star in handicap at Goodwood (12f, good, 14/1) last month and can't be ruled out.

Promising type who made it 4 wins from just 6 starts when taking 10-runner handicap (15/8) at Goodwood (12f, good) 30 days ago. Further improvement may be forthcoming and she looks the one to beat.