13:57 Pontefract Tips — Tuesday 7th April 2026

Our top pick for the 13:57 at Pontefract today is the Kevin Ryan-trained **Showtown**, currently trading at a prohibitive 1/10. While that price won't make anyone rich, it perfectly reflects his outstanding chances in this contest on Good ground. Showtown has been knocking hard on the door, showing remarkable consistency by placing in three of his last four starts. That 8223- form figure is testament to his ability and suggests he's overdue for a trip to the winner's enclosure.

He’s clearly the class act of the field and anything less than a comfortable victory would be a significant surprise, given his superior form and the respected stable he represents. The conditions should suit him down to the ground.

For those looking for an alternative with a bit more juice in the price, **Invincible Boy** offers an interesting Each-Way proposition. He’s shown glimpses of ability and could be one to run into a place if Showtown proves fallible or if others falter. However, the main bet remains firmly on Showtown to deliver the goods and provide a confident start to the afternoon at Pontefract.