Calla Lagoon, trained by Ralph Beckett and ridden by Rob Hornby, is an exciting contender for the 15:15 at Pontefract. This promising 2-year-old, currently priced at 11/10, comes off a strong win at Ascot last month, where he triumphed over 7 furlongs on soft ground, suggesting he can handle varying conditions. Despite a fifth-place finish on debut at Kempton in August, that experience clearly paid off as he bounced back impressively in his next outing. With 45 days of rest and improvement likely, Calla Lagoon looks primed to continue his upward trajectory. His proven ability to win after a short learning curve makes him a strong favourite in this field.