York

14:10

Runners: 18 Distance: 5f HCap Handicap Going: GD/FM(GD PL)

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 4 PLACES

Verdict: American Affair is a major player but Nazron and JM JUNGLE are viable alternatives.

American Affair

Jockey: P Mulrennan Trainer: Jim Goldie Age/Wt: 5/9-9 F: 2310-1 OR: 98

3 tips

9/2

Comment: Made giant strides last year, notably when getting up late in the Portland at Doncaster (5.5f, good); better than ever when overcoming a troubled passage to win at Musselburgh last month (5f, good to soft); hard to believe he's not still well treated up 4lb and he looks every inch a Pattern-racer in waiting; whether today's combination of a fast 5f on quick ground will see him to best effect remains to be seen.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	2	1 / 7	7/2	94
21/09/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	2	16 / 25	11/4	97
14/09/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	2	1 / 22	4/1	92
07/09/24	Haydock / Handicap / F	2	3 / 10	10/3	92
18/08/24	Pontefract / Handicap / F	2	2 / 7	3/1	92
04/08/24	Haydock / Handicap / F	2	2 / 10	5/2	88

Jm Jungle

Jockey: Jason Hart Trainer: John & Sean Quinn Age/Wt: 5/9-4 F: 5135-2 OR: 93

3 tips

5/1

Comment: Boasts strong handicap form at this track, enjoying his finest hour when seeing off 21 rivals over 5.5f at last season's Ebor meeting; no match for American Affair at Musselburgh on his reappearance but it was still an encouraging effort; no obvious reason why he won't be in the thick of it.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	2	2 / 7	15/2	93
05/10/24	Ascot / Handicap / F	2	5 / 12	11/2	93
14/09/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	2	3 / 22	25/1	92
21/08/24	York / Handicap / F	2	1 / 22	10/1	88
30/07/24	Goodwood / Handicap / F	2	5 / 12	7/1	89
30/06/24	Curragh / Handicap / F	-	4 / 16	9/1	89

Spartan Arrow

Jockey: Hollie Doyle Trainer: Archie Watson Age/Wt: 5/9-10 F: 3-9141 OR: 99

2 tips

11/2

Comment: Finished third in the corresponding race 12 months ago when trained by the Crisfords; theoretically has more on his plate off today's 7lb higher mark but he's earned it having won two of his four runs for new connections; created a positive impression at Epsom last month when the new cheekpieces (retained) did the trick; one to take seriously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/04/25	Epsom / Handicap / F	3	1 / 11	11/2	92
02/04/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	3	4 / 8	10/3	92
12/03/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	3	1 / 9	5/1	90
20/02/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	3	9 / 10	15/2	92
16/05/24	York / Handicap / F	2	3 / 17	8/1	92
23/06/23	Goodwood / Handicap / F	4	1 / 7	15/8	83

Shagraan

Jockey: Tom Marquand Trainer: Michael Appleby Age/Wt: 4/9-12 F: 1519-3 OR: 101

1 tip

15/2

Comment: Tough sprinter who ran a string of good races in hot handicaps last year, including at this track (5.5f, good to firm) at the Ebor meeting; solid return to action at Goodwood two weeks ago when faring best of those to race prominently; another big run on the cards.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Goodwood / Handicap / F	2	3 / 7	9/4	101
14/09/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	2	9 / 22	13/2	101
07/09/24	Haydock / Handicap / F	2	1 / 10	9/4	98
21/08/24	York / Handicap / F	2	5 / 22	5/1	98
01/08/24	Goodwood / Handicap / F	3	1 / 16	7/2	93
01/07/24	Windsor / Handicap / F	2	4 / 8	5/4	94

Trilby

Jockey: P J McDonald Trainer: Sam England Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 10-014 OR: 86

9/1

Comment: String of fine runs last season and he looked better than ever when winning at Beverley last month (5f, good); another solid effort at Leicester 19 days ago and remains on an attractive mark; a rapid 5f on quick ground wouldn't appeal as optimal for him though.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Leicester / Handicap / F	2	4 / 11	6/1	86
16/04/25	Beverley / Handicap / F	3	1 / 7	13/8	82
30/03/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	3	12 / 19	14/1	83
09/11/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	2	11 / 15	15/2	83
18/10/24	Haydock / Handicap / F	4	1 / 8	1/1	78
11/10/24	York / Handicap / F	3	2 / 17	9/2	78

Vantheman

Jockey: T Eaves Trainer: Kevin Ryan Age/Wt: 4/9-1 F: 0154-5 OR: 90

2 tips

10/1

Comment: Ran a stormer in the 3yo 5f handicap at this meeting 12 months ago, finishing second of 17 despite a poor draw; won a Pontefract handicap (5f, good) last July; not so good in three runs since but the combination of 6f and a six-month layoff may have contributed to his weak finish at Newmarket last month; can do better today.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/04/25	Newmarket / Handicap / F	2	5 / 13	9/1	91
11/10/24	York / Handicap / F	3	4 / 17	9/1	92
18/08/24	Pontefract / Handicap / F	2	5 / 7	15/8	92
19/07/24	Pontefract / Handicap / F	3	1 / 8	13/8	88
21/06/24	Ascot / Handicap / F	2	10 / 28	9/1	88
17/05/24	York / Handicap / F	3	2 / 17	9/1	86

Pilgrim

Jockey: J Fanning Trainer: David & Nicola Barron Age/Wt: 4/9-9 F: 1000-2 OR: 98

1 tip

12/1

Comment: Ended last season with a whimper but he enjoyed a fine June, running away with a Musselburgh handicap before beating 27 rivals in the Palace Of Holyrood House at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm); encouraging return to action at Ripon last month when not looking in love with the track; more required to take this having been nudged up 2lb but he ran well at this meeting last season and Royal Ascot was his only other run over 5f on fast ground.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	2	2 / 7	7/4	96
26/10/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	2	12 / 15	11/1	98
21/09/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	2	17 / 25	28/1	100
21/08/24	York / Handicap / F	2	15 / 22	8/1	100
21/06/24	Ascot / Handicap / F	2	1 / 28	18/1	92
01/06/24	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	4	1 / 10	2/1	81

Zoulu Chief

Jockey: Oisin Murphy Trainer: Heather Main Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 95-03 OR: 85

12/1

Comment: Enjoyed his best day when dominating a 6f nursery at the Ebor meeting in 2023 (good to firm); it hasn't been smooth sailing since but he showed good speed when third of nine at Ascot (5f, good to firm) and he now has something to build on; Oisin Murphy booked; considered.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/04/25	Ascot / Handicap / F	4	3 / 9	12/1	86
11/04/25	Newbury / Handicap / F	3	11 / 11	12/1	89
08/03/24	Meydan / Handicap / F	-	5 / 16	28/1	90
23/02/24	Meydan / Handicap / F	-	9 / 14	16/1	93
09/02/24	Meydan / Conditions / F	-	10 / 10	28/1	96
26/01/24	Meydan / Group 2 / F	-	8 / 13	12/1	96

Nazron

Jockey: S De Sousa Trainer: Ivan Furtado Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 08-63 OR: 83

14/1

Comment: Impressive winner of a 5f handicap at Windsor last August when 2lb lower; two promising runs after wind surgery in January, notably last time at Wolverhampton where he tanked through a strongly run 6f handicap, leading in the final furlong but picked off late on by two rivals who came from off the pace; well treated and of some interest in the short term; this is a tough task but he's not yet fully exposed.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/04/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	4	3 / 7	13/2	85
08/04/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	2	6 / 10	66/1	87
10/12/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	2	8 / 9	20/1	90
23/11/24	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	2	10 / 10	16/1	91
29/08/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	2	6 / 13	5/2	90
15/08/24	Windsor / Handicap / F	4	1 / 11	5/1	81

Tees Spirit

Jockey: Jack Nicholls Trainer: Adrian Nicholls Age/Wt: 7/9-11 F: 17-05 OR: 100

16/1

Comment: High in the weights after a productive 2024 campaign, having been hit hard for a conditions race win at Beverley (5f, good) in September; two runs this year suggest he'll be vulnerable in a race like this (fifth off a 1lb lower mark last year when in better form).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	2	5 / 7	15/2	102
22/02/25	Southwell / Listed / F	1	10 / 11	40/1	104
25/10/24	Dundalk / Group 3 / F	-	7 / 13	28/1	104
24/09/24	Beverley / Unknown / F	2	1 / 4	4/1	95
15/09/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	3	3 / 11	12/1	95
21/08/24	York / Handicap / F	2	19 / 22	50/1	96

Vintage Clarets

Jockey: O J Orr Trainer: Richard Fahey Age/Wt: 6/9-6 F: 10-073 OR: 95

18/1

Comment: Best effort this season when third of seven at Ripon 19 days ago (Pilgrim second), keeping on well in the closing stages; has won over 5f on good to firm ground but he's particularly effective on slower going and there's a strong suspicion he'll get taken off his feet early.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	2	3 / 7	9/1	95
19/04/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	2	7 / 7	18/1	96
06/04/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	2	11 / 11	50/1	97
26/10/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	2	10 / 15	9/1	97
19/10/24	Catterick / Handicap / F	2	1 / 10	5/1	93
05/10/24	Ascot / Handicap / F	2	2 / 12	11/2	91

Toca Madera

Jockey: Tommie Jakes Trainer: Brian Meehan Age/Wt: 4/9-6 F: 96-26 OR: 95

22/1

Comment: Ran well given how hard he pulled at Newmarket on his seasonal return last month but he took a backward step at Goodwood two weeks ago; finished behind Shagraan on that occasion, as he had a couple of times last year; others are more appealing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Goodwood / Handicap / F	2	6 / 7	11/2	96
17/04/25	Newmarket / Handicap / F	3	2 / 9	9/1	96
07/09/24	Haydock / Handicap / F	2	6 / 10	9/1	97
29/08/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	2	9 / 13	4/1	97
15/08/24	Windsor / Handicap / F	3	1 / 9	8/1	94
01/08/24	Goodwood / Handicap / F	3	3 / 16	66/1	94

Fine Wine

Jockey: Aiden Brookes Trainer: Scott Dixon Age/Wt: 8/8-4 F: 769-03 OR: 79

22/1

Comment: Ran away with this race in 2022 and went on to show smart form on both turf and AW in the next 12 months; not stood a lot of racing since but he showed he retained ability at Musselburgh 13 days ago; this is a much stronger contest but he couldn't be discounted with confidence.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	4	3 / 9	14/1	80
06/04/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	3	10 / 13	12/1	83
21/04/24	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	2	9 / 15	10/1	88
15/03/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	2	6 / 12	25/1	90
24/02/24	Southwell / Listed / F	1	7 / 10	25/1	92
21/12/23	Southwell / Handicap / F	2	5 / 7	15/2	95

Mondammej

Jockey: Cam Hardie Trainer: Antony Brittain Age/Wt: 8/8-5 F: 03466 OR: 80

25/1

Comment: Had a good winter, winning four times on AW; more recent efforts don't suggest he's the answer in this field.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	2	6 / 7	18/1	83
20/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	2	6 / 7	9/1	83
13/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	4	4 / 4	6/1	82
01/03/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	4	3 / 7	9/1	83
20/02/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	3	10 / 10	10/1	84
02/02/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	4	3 / 6	11/1	85

Lethal Nymph

Jockey: Warren Fentiman Trainer: Paul Midgley Age/Wt: 6/8-4 F: 0-6320 OR: 79

1 tip

25/1

Comment: On a long losing run; has run some solid races in defeat this year but last time at Thirsk wasn't one of them; this is a hot race in which to try and end the drought.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	3	12 / 13	3/1	80
30/04/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	4	2 / 9	5/1	80
10/04/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	3	3 / 13	12/1	80
12/03/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	3	6 / 9	22/1	83
13/07/24	Ascot / Handicap / F	2	15 / 17	12/1	84
30/06/24	Curragh / Handicap / F	-	3 / 16	5/1	84

Ventura Express

Jockey: Mark Winn Trainer: Paul Midgley Age/Wt: 8/8-9 F: 63-254 OR: 84

33/1

Comment: Three solid efforts in defeat this year and he's on his last winning mark; surprising if a few weren't better treated today though.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	2	4 / 7	5/1	85
08/04/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	2	5 / 10	5/2	85
20/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	2	2 / 7	14/1	85
22/10/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	3	3 / 14	80/1	86
30/09/24	Hamilton / Handicap / F	3	6 / 8	14/1	88
30/08/24	Thirsk / Handicap / F	3	7 / 9	9/1	89

Vince Lamour

Jockey: Amie Waugh Trainer: Tim Easterby Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: 810-36 OR: 81

33/1

Comment: Made all when beating Trilby over C&D last October (soft ground); satisfactory return to action at Pontefract last month but he finished behind a few of these at Musselburgh last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	2	6 / 7	18/1	82
08/04/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	2	3 / 10	20/1	82
19/10/24	Catterick / Handicap / F	2	10 / 10	4/1	82
11/10/24	York / Handicap / F	3	1 / 17	14/1	77
05/10/24	Redcar / Handicap / F	4	8 / 11	5/1	77
20/09/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	2	18 / 24	22/1	78

Mon Na Slieve

Jockey: Rowan Scott Trainer: Kevin Ryan Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: 78140 OR: 81

1 tip

33/1

Comment: Benefitted from the return to turf when winning a Class 3 at Musselburgh last month; fair fourth behind American Affair next time but he failed to fire at Thirsk 12 days ago; now tried in blinkers; stable may have stronger claims with Vantheman.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	3	13 / 13	7/2	82
19/04/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	2	4 / 7	6/1	82
02/04/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	3	1 / 8	6/1	77
12/03/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	3	8 / 9	9/1	80
20/02/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	3	7 / 10	11/2	82
17/01/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	4	4 / 7	8/1	84

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York

14:42

Runners: 14 Distance: 1m HCap Handicap Going: GD/FM(GD PL)

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: The well-bred and lightly raced 4yo STANAGE (nap) still has lots of potential upside and is the selection ahead of Northern Express.

Blue For You

Jockey: D Tudhope Trainer: David O'Meara Age/Wt: 7/9-6 F: 1009-3 OR: 97

4 tips

7/2

Comment: Kept on well for close third on last month's reappearance at Haydock (7f, good) which bodes extremely well for his prospects today, with his last three wins having come over this C&D (good/good to soft); also effective on fast ground; his usual visor returns and he's a leading contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Haydock / Handicap / F	2	3 / 10	25/1	97
11/10/24	York / Handicap / F	2	9 / 16	17/2	98
22/08/24	York / Handicap / F	2	13 / 18	7/1	99
02/08/24	Goodwood / Handicap / F	2	10 / 16	11/2	98
13/07/24	York / Handicap / F	2	1 / 14	4/1	95
19/06/24	Ascot / Handicap / F	2	21 / 29	28/1	99

Sisyphean

Jockey: R L Moore Trainer: Kevin Ryan Age/Wt: 4/9-1 F: 17140- OR: 92

1 tip

9/2

Comment: Front-runner who won by 5l over C&D (good to soft) last July and was a close fourth at Goodwood (1m2f, good to firm) in August, losing two places close home; soft ground may not have suited here when last seen in October; lightly raced and could make a bold bid under Ryan Moore on his reappearance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/10/24	York / Handicap / F	2	10 / 13	6/1	92
01/08/24	Goodwood / Handicap / F	2	4 / 10	12/1	90
12/07/24	York / Handicap / F	4	1 / 9	9/4	80
16/04/24	Newmarket / Handicap / F	4	7 / 13	8/1	80
20/02/24	Newcastle / Unknown / F	5	1 / 10	15/8	80
07/10/23	Newmarket / Unknown / F	4	4 / 11	5/2	-

Old Cock

Jockey: Callum Rodriguez Trainer: Edward Bethell Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 1914-0 OR: 90

1 tip

11/2

Comment: Made it 3-5 when winning Haydock handicap (1m, good to firm) last August; lesser performances on both runs since and was beaten a long way in the Lincoln on reappearance, but those were on good to soft going and this lightly raced 4yo may appreciate the return to better ground; not written off.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/03/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	2	22 / 22	14/1	91
08/09/24	York / Handicap / F	3	4 / 6	3/1	91
10/08/24	Haydock / Handicap / F	3	1 / 9	6/1	83
01/07/24	Pontefract / Handicap / F	4	9 / 9	4/5	83
07/06/24	Haydock / Handicap / F	5	1 / 6	10/11	77
29/04/24	Ayr / Unknown / F	5	1 / 5	1/4	-

Romieu

Jockey: S H James Trainer: Adrian Keatley Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 12-1 OR: 90

1 tip

17/2

Comment: Front-runner who won the first of his two starts in France (1m, heavy) and comfortably made all on his British and stable debut in a novice at Redcar (1m, good to firm) last month; thrown in at the deep end for his handicap debut but it will be no surprise if this well-bred 4yo is up to the task.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/04/25	Redcar / Unknown / F	5	1 / 5	9/2	-
03/10/24	Chantilly / Conditions / F	-	2 / 6	3/5	-
31/05/24	Compiegne / Maiden, Unraced / F	-	1 / 9	1/2	-

Mr King

Jockey: P J McDonald Trainer: Iain Jardine Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 300-87 OR: 86

17/2

Comment: Now 4lb lower than when close third at Ayr (1m, good to firm) last September; unable to reproduce that form since but he was caught wide when a well-backed favourite in the Thirsk Hunt Cup 12 days ago and is not ruled out.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	2	7 / 13	7/2	88
07/04/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	3	8 / 12	6/1	89
25/10/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	3	12 / 12	11/1	91
28/09/24	Newmarket / Handicap / F	2	13 / 31	33/1	91
21/09/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	2	3 / 14	12/1	90
14/09/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	2	10 / 10	10/1	91

Northern Express

Jockey: P Mulrennan Trainer: Michael Dods Age/Wt: 7/9-12 F: 182-58 OR: 103

1 tip

11/1

Comment: Not at his best on either run this year but he's back in cheekpieces today, in which he won the competitive International Handicap at Ascot (7f, good to firm) last June; he's just 1lb higher today and has lots of good form at York, including a close second in this 12 months ago; player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	2	8 / 13	18/1	105
12/04/25	Thirsk / Unknown / F	3	5 / 6	11/2	106
05/10/24	Redcar / Listed / F	1	2 / 6	6/1	106
21/09/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	2	8 / 25	50/1	106
27/07/24	Ascot / Handicap / F	2	1 / 18	22/1	102
13/07/24	York / Handicap / F	2	2 / 14	13/2	102

Stanage

Jockey: Joanna Mason Trainer: Michael & David Easterby Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 19-130 OR: 87

2 tips

11/1

Comment: Can be headstrong but he was strong at the finish to win at Doncaster (7f, good) in March on his only previous run in this hood, and he was repeatedly denied a clear run when third at Newmarket next time (7f, good; back in blinkers); unbalanced when soundly beaten down to 6f at Newmarket recently and the return to 1m is well worth a go; this lightly raced, ex-Gosden 4yo still has considerable potential upside in view of his excellent pedigree.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Newmarket / Handicap / F	2	12 / 13	11/1	87
16/04/25	Newmarket / Handicap / F	2	3 / 7	7/2	87
30/03/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	4	1 / 14	25/1	84
09/11/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	4	9 / 9	14/1	86
03/10/24	Chelmsford / Unknown / F	5	1 / 12	7/4	81
10/09/24	Newcastle / Unknown / F	5	6 / 10	7/4	83

Cruyff Turn

Jockey: D Allan Trainer: Tim Easterby Age/Wt: 8/8-12 F: 55-414 OR: 89

2 tips

16/1

Comment: Won at Redcar (7f, good to firm) last month and creditable fourth in the Thirsk Hunt Cup (1m, good) 12 days ago; each-way claims if his good form continues and he won this in 2022, but it's a long time since this 8yo has posed a threat at York.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	2	4 / 13	15/2	89
21/04/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	4	1 / 9	3/1	84
07/04/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	3	4 / 12	16/1	84
12/11/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	3	5 / 12	14/1	85
31/10/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	3	5 / 13	22/1	86
05/10/24	Redcar / Handicap / F	2	9 / 10	11/1	86

Urban Sprawl

Jockey: J Fanning Trainer: Charlie Johnston Age/Wt: 5/8-4 F: 821464 OR: 81

18/1

Comment: Five-time turf winner who scored on AW last month; fair efforts on turf on his three starts since but may be vulnerable in his hot handicap.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Newmarket / Handicap / F	2	4 / 13	50/1	82
26/04/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	4	6 / 11	5/1	82
17/04/25	Newmarket / Handicap / F	2	4 / 11	28/1	82
01/04/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	4	1 / 8	2/1	80
17/03/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	4	2 / 10	5/2	78
28/02/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	2	8 / 12	18/1	79

La Trinidad

Jockey: Rowan Scott Trainer: Roger Fell Age/Wt: 8/9-7 F: 1000-3 OR: 98

22/1

Comment: 8yo who looked as good as ever when reappearing with close third of 13 in the Thirsk Hunt Cup 12 days ago; could give another good account and he won two in a row here in summer 2021, but he's 0-15 at York since; has never won off a mark this high (up 2lb for last time) and may be vulnerable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	2	3 / 13	33/1	96
11/10/24	York / Handicap / F	2	15 / 16	33/1	97
28/09/24	Newmarket / Handicap / F	2	26 / 31	100/1	98
22/08/24	York / Handicap / F	2	12 / 18	50/1	102
03/08/24	Thirsk / Handicap / F	2	1 / 10	14/1	96
13/07/24	York / Handicap / F	2	7 / 14	16/1	96

Cerulean Bay

Jockey: D Nolan Trainer: David O'Meara Age/Wt: 4/9-7 F: 117-7 OR: 98

25/1

Comment: Completed a 7f hat-trick last summer (soft/good) and he ran well over 1m on fast ground last May; this 4yo retains potential and may have needed his comeback run 19 days ago, but has to take a sizeable step forward.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Haydock / Handicap / F	2	7 / 10	17/2	99
14/09/24	Leopardstown / Handicap / F	-	7 / 17	7/2	100
30/08/24	Thirsk / Handicap / F	2	1 / 9	9/4	96
03/08/24	Thirsk / Handicap / F	3	1 / 8	7/4	92
20/07/24	Haydock / Handicap / F	4	1 / 5	5/2	87
12/07/24	Ascot / Handicap / F	3	2 / 9	7/1	85

Alzahir

Jockey: George Wood Trainer: Jennie Candlish Age/Wt: 5/9-2 F: 51145 OR: 93

1 tip

25/1

Comment: Won two in a row earlier this spring (7f, good), following wind surgery, and he may be okay now back up to 1m; capable of better than he's shown on his two runs since, but those defeats knock him down the pecking order today.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Newmarket / Handicap / F	2	5 / 6	9/2	94
19/04/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	3	4 / 9	9/2	94
12/04/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	4	1 / 13	10/3	87
30/03/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	4	1 / 15	13/2	84
23/01/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	4	5 / 8	17/2	86
11/01/25	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	3	11 / 16	12/1	87

Theme Park

Jockey: Faye McManoman Trainer: Nigel Tinkler Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 19-03 OR: 83

28/1

Comment: Finished well to win over C&D (good to firm) last July and at Pontefract (1m good to firm) in September; fair third at Pontefract (1m, good) a fortnight ago on second start back and the expected competitive gallop in this big field should play to his strengths; not discounted.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/04/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	4	3 / 7	17/2	84
07/04/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	3	11 / 12	40/1	85
04/10/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	4	9 / 12	14/1	85
19/09/24	Pontefract / Handicap / F	4	1 / 12	5/1	81
24/08/24	York / Handicap / F	2	8 / 17	16/1	82
10/08/24	Haydock / Handicap / F	3	5 / 9	6/1	82

Dingle

Jockey: Hollie Doyle Trainer: Julie Camacho Age/Wt: 7/8-9 F: 5-511 OR: 86

1 tip

33/1

Comment: Has won in double-figure fields over 1m on AW the last twice; has shown ability on turf in the past but he's 6-21 on AW as opposed to 0-14 on grass, and he didn't shine when tackling this surface last season.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	3	1 / 12	9/1	83
05/03/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	4	1 / 13	5/1	77
15/02/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	4	5 / 5	9/1	80
21/12/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	4	5 / 8	6/1	82
27/07/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	4	8 / 13	3/1	84
21/06/24	Redcar / Handicap / F	3	11 / 14	25/1	86

Storm Catcher

Jockey: S De Sousa Trainer: Simon Pearce Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 9008-7 OR: 87

Comment: Seven-time AW winner, the latest in February 2024, and he's well handicapped on that form (has a lower turf mark); however, he's failed to get competitive on his five runs since and is 0-9 on grass; others preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/02/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	2	7 / 12	22/1	99
06/07/24	Sandown / Handicap / F	2	8 / 10	25/1	91
14/06/24	York / Handicap / F	2	10 / 17	40/1	95
16/04/24	Newmarket / Handicap / F	2	11 / 17	33/1	99
29/03/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	2	9 / 14	9/1	99
03/02/24	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	2	1 / 6	4/6	97

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York

15:13

Runners: 8 Distance: 1m 2 1/2f Stakes Going: GD/FM(GD PL)

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: Last season's Group 1 contender See The Fire may well start a warm favourite but ROYAL DRESS looks interesting upped to 1m2f.

See The Fire

Jockey: Oisin Murphy Trainer: Andrew Balding Age/Wt: 4/9-2 F: 2135-5 OR: 113

9 tips

9/10

Comment: Group 3 winner here (1m1f, good to firm) last August; beaten a neck in the Nassau at Goodwood (1m2f) the time before and also ran well in further Group 1 assignments (1m and 1m2f) on final two outings last term; not so hot on reappearance in 1m2f Group 3 at Sandown three weeks ago but she led briefly 1f out and may have needed the race; big chance if back to her best.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Sandown / Group 3 / F	1	5 / 7	11/4	113
19/10/24	Ascot / Group 1 / F	1	5 / 11	66/1	113
05/10/24	Newmarket / Group 1 / F	1	3 / 6	3/1	114
24/08/24	York / Group 3 / F	1	1 / 9	3/1	114
01/08/24	Goodwood / Group 1 / F	1	2 / 9	16/1	109
06/07/24	Sandown / Group 1 / F	1	4 / 6	28/1	109

Doha

Jockey: Hector Crouch Trainer: Ralph Beckett Age/Wt: 5/9-2 F: 25210- OR: 107

1 tip

5/1

Comment: Won handicap at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm) last June and Listed race at Saint-Cloud (1m2f, very soft) in October; 11.6f Group 1 proved too much for her on final start; needs to resume improvement but this daughter of two Arc winners may still be able to find extra.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/10/24	Ascot / Group 1 / F	1	12 / 14	12/1	107
04/10/24	Saint-Cloud / Listed / F	-	1 / 10	4/5	-
31/08/24	Sandown / Group 3 / F	1	2 / 9	10/3	105
01/08/24	Goodwood / Group 1 / F	1	5 / 9	28/1	98
09/07/24	Pontefract / Listed / F	1	2 / 8	5/4	95
19/06/24	Ascot / Handicap / F	2	1 / 24	10/1	85

Nakheel

Jockey: Jim Crowley Trainer: Owen Burrows Age/Wt: 4/9-2 F: 13431- OR: 110

2 tips

8/1

Comment: Minor honours in one Listed race over 1m2f and two at 1m4f (good to firm; one here) before improved form to win the 14.5f Group 2 Park Hill at Doncaster (good to soft) in September; that step up in trip seemed to suit her particularly well and it's also different ground today, both of which are concerns, but first-time cheekpieces also played a part and those are retained.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/09/24	Doncaster / Group 2 / F	1	1 / 9	10/1	97
22/08/24	York / Listed / F	1	3 / 9	8/1	95
20/07/24	Newmarket (July) / Listed / F	1	4 / 13	12/1	91
09/06/24	Goodwood / Listed / F	1	3 / 7	9/1	-
10/05/24	Ascot / Unknown / F	4	1 / 6	7/1	-
07/11/23	Chelmsford / Unknown / F	5	6 / 7	14/1	-

Beautiful Love

Jockey: W Buick Trainer: Charlie Appleby Age/Wt: 4/9-2 F: 134-63 OR: 113

1 tip

10/1

Comment: Easily best form has been in the USA, including when a close fourth at the Breeders' Cup (1m3f, firm) in November; ran creditably at Gulfstream Park (1m4f) in January before her third of five to a short-priced stablemate in Group 2 at Newmarket (1m1f, good to firm; 11-1) 11 days ago, in her first British race for 18 months; she has a good chance on US form and may be able to get closer to that this time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Newmarket / Group 2 / F	1	3 / 5	11/1	113
25/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	6 / 12	11/5	-
02/11/24	Del Mar / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	4 / 12	59/2	-
04/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	3 / 6	41/10	-
14/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	1 / 10	18/5	-
17/08/24	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	6 / 8	28/5	-

Karmology

Jockey: S H James Trainer: K. R. Burke Age/Wt: 5/9-2 F: 299-2 OR: 96

1 tip

10/1

Comment: Won C&D handicap last July, followed by second in two York Listed races (1m2f/1m4f) on good to firm; resumed with a good second to Ambiente Amigo in Listed event at Nottingham 16 days ago but needs to build on that to turn the tables, let alone beat all the others in this, her first Group race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/04/25	Nottingham / Listed / F	1	2 / 6	9/4	96
05/10/24	Newmarket / Handicap / F	2	9 / 11	9/2	98
18/09/24	Yarmouth / Listed / F	1	9 / 14	5/2	98
22/08/24	York / Listed / F	1	2 / 9	7/4	93
26/07/24	York / Listed / F	1	2 / 9	3/1	88
12/07/24	York / Handicap / F	4	1 / 15	9/2	84

Ambiente Amigo

Jockey: Harry Davies Trainer: James Owen Age/Wt: 4/9-2 F: 476-21 OR: 97

16/1

Comment: Her form has improved a notch this season with second in a warm handicap at Kempton (1m3f, AW) followed by half-length verdict over Karmology to win Listed race at Nottingham (1m2f, good to firm) 16 days ago; this assignment demands plenty more of her, though.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/04/25	Nottingham / Listed / F	1	1 / 6	4/1	97
29/03/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	2	2 / 14	33/1	95
14/12/24	Cheltenham / Unknown / H	2	5 / 7	9/2	-
29/11/24	Newbury / Listed / H	1	3 / 10	11/8	-
31/10/24	Newcastle / Unknown / H	4	1 / 5	1/4	-
12/09/24	Doncaster / Group 2 / F	1	6 / 9	33/1	94

Sioux Life

Jockey: D Egan Trainer: Marco Botti Age/Wt: 4/9-2

22/1

Comment: 4-5 strike-rate in Italy last season for Endo Botti, ending on the upgrade over 1m2f in the mud with Group 3 win at San Siro and a victory by 4l going away in Group 2 at Capannelle; needs better still on this debut for new yard, in the more demanding company and on very different ground.

Royal Dress

Jockey: B M Coen Trainer: James Tate Age/Wt: 5/9-2 F: 13813- OR: 107

1 tip

25/1

Comment: A hood was enlisted by new yard last term and she raised her game when winning a Listed contest at Goodwood (1m, soft) in May on reappearance and five-runner Group 3 at the Curragh (1m1f, good; last to first) in July; off since a modest show in August; something to prove on good to firm but going beyond 1m1f for first time could suit judged on the Curragh performance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/08/24	Goodwood / Group 2 / F	1	3 / 4	3/1	107
21/07/24	Curragh / Group 3 / F	-	1 / 5	16/1	102
19/06/24	Ascot / Group 2 / F	1	8 / 14	25/1	102
01/06/24	Epsom / Group 3 / F	1	3 / 8	14/1	102
04/05/24	Goodwood / Listed / F	1	1 / 8	33/1	87
30/09/23	Haydock / Handicap / F	3	7 / 10	4/1	89

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York

15:45

Runners: 11 Distance: 1m 2 1/2f Stakes Going: GD/FM(GD PL)

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: Charlie Appleby could have another star 3yo on his hands in ALPINE TRAIL. Wimbledon Hawkeye is second choice now up in trip.

The Lion In Winter

Jockey: R L Moore Trainer: Aidan O'Brien Age/Wt: 3/9-2 F: 11-

8 tips

13/10

Comment: Made it 2-2 in Group 3 Acomb Stakes here (7f, good to firm) last August, scoring by nearly 2l from subsequent Royal Lodge winner Wimbledon Hawkeye, with recent 2,000 Guineas winner Ruling Court in third; pedigree suggests this trip will be right up his street; stable has won this four times but not since 2010, while trainer reports he "will come forward a lot for his run in the Dante", but he's a top-class prospect who has to be respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
21/08/24	York / Group 3 / F		1	1 / 11	2/1	-
20/07/24	Curragh / Unknown / F		-	1 / 12	11/2	-

Wimbledon Hawkeye

Jockey: Hector Crouch Trainer: James Owen Age/Wt: 3/9-2 F: 213-25 OR: 112

1 tip

4/1

Comment: Runner-up to The Lion In Winter in Group 3 Acomb here (7f, good to firm) last August then went one better in Group 2 Royal Lodge at Newmarket (1m, soft) in September; no match for top-notch milers in the Craven and 2,000 Guineas this spring but has still performed creditably and he's shaped as though this step up in trip will have a positive impact; contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Newmarket / Group 1 / F	1	5 / 11	16/1	114
16/04/25	Newmarket / Group 3 / F	1	2 / 9	7/2	114
26/10/24	Doncaster / Group 1 / F	1	3 / 8	3/1	114
28/09/24	Newmarket / Group 2 / F	1	1 / 7	4/1	109
21/08/24	York / Group 3 / F	1	2 / 11	22/1	99
13/07/24	Newmarket (July) / Group 2 / F	1	3 / 6	20/1	-

Alpine Trail

Jockey: W Buick Trainer: Charlie Appleby Age/Wt: 3/9-2 F: 111 OR: 104

4 tips

11/2

Comment: Reportedly doesn't do much at home and isn't entered in the Derby but made debut in February and made it 3-3 (9.6f/1m2f, AW/good) in the Listed Newmarket Stakes 13 days ago; made all by 3l and this 550,000euros yearling could take today's rise in grade in his stride, for his all-conquering trainer who has won the first two English Classics of the season; player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Newmarket / Listed / F	1	1 / 4	10/11	94
05/04/25	Yarmouth / Unknown / F	4	1 / 7	7/4	-
03/02/25	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	4	1 / 5	4/9	-

Damysus

Jockey: K Shoemark Trainer: John & Thady Gosden Age/Wt: 3/9-2 F: 1-3 OR: 104

12/1

Comment: 460,000gns yearling who won readily at 8-11 on debut in December (7f, AW); returned with close third of five in the Group 3 Classic Trial at Sandown (1m2f, good), where he was outpaced on the bend, and looks a type who will improve with experience; one of three for the Gosden yard; not ruled out.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Sandown / Group 3 / F		1	3 / 5	13/2	-
10/12/24	Southwell / Unknown / F		5	1 / 8	8/11	-

Nightwalker

Jockey: R Havlin Trainer: John & Thady Gosden Age/Wt: 3/9-2 F: 313-3 OR: 102

1 tip

12/1

Comment: Won Yarmouth maiden (7f, good to firm) last September for the now-retired Sir Michael Stoute; no threat in Group 3 and Listed races at Newmarket the next twice (1m/1m1f, good to soft), most recently on last month's stable and seasonal debut, but on each occasion he made late headway after appearing unsuited by the track, and today's flat course could prompt improvement.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/04/25	Newmarket / Listed / F	1	3 / 8	15/2	102
12/10/24	Newmarket / Group 3 / F	1	3 / 6	11/1	-
18/09/24	Yarmouth / Unknown / F	4	1 / 10	6/5	-
11/08/24	Leicester / Unknown / F	4	3 / 6	11/4	-

Pride Of Arras

Jockey: Rossa Ryan Trainer: Ralph Beckett Age/Wt: 3/9-2 F: 1-

12/1

Comment: Well-backed favourite when defying his inexperience to power clear on debut at Sandown (1m, good) last August; absent since, having reportedly "had an issue", and this is a vastly tougher test of his credentials, but he's an exciting prospect and it remains to be seen where his limitations lie.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
08/08/24	Sandown / Unknown / F		4	1 / 8	11/5	-

Royal Playwright

Jockey: Oisin Murphy Trainer: Andrew Balding Age/Wt: 3/9-2 F: 1328-3 OR: 108

16/1

Comment: Won on debut at Salisbury (7f, good) last July; some creditable efforts in defeat in Group/Listed races since, and denied clear run when Listed third at Newcastle (1m, AW) on reappearance; his yard won this in 2012 and 2023, and his dam won the C&D Group 1 Juddmonte International so the step up in trip could suit, but he may lack the star potential of some of these.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Newcastle / Listed / F	1	3 / 6	5/2	110
26/10/24	Doncaster / Group 1 / F	1	8 / 8	8/1	110
28/09/24	Newmarket / Group 2 / F	1	2 / 7	7/1	103
31/08/24	Sandown / Group 3 / F	1	3 / 7	15/8	-
13/07/24	Salisbury / Unknown / F	4	1 / 13	3/1	-

Tuscan Hills

Jockey: D Egan Trainer: Raphael Freire Age/Wt: 3/9-2 F: 11- OR: 103

22/1

Comment: Won on debut at Thirsk (1m, good) last August and posted another convincing success in Listed race at Pontefract (1m, soft) in October to make it 2-2; takes on much classier opposition today but his grandam is Oaks winner Eswarah and the ceiling of his ability is yet to be identified.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
21/10/24	Pontefract / Listed / F		1	1 / 5	7/2	-
30/08/24	Thirsk / Unknown / F		5	1 / 8	7/1	-

Sea Scout

Jockey: Harry Davies Trainer: Simon & Ed Crisford Age/Wt: 3/9-2 F: 51-1 OR: 105

40/1

Comment: Won Lingfield maiden (1m2f, AW) last November on second start and showed an excellent attitude to follow up in Listed Blue Riband Trial at Epsom (1m2f, good) last month, prevailing by a head at 40-1; could continue to progress but likely needs another sizeable step forward to land this hot contest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/04/25	Epsom / Listed / F	1	1 / 7	40/1	-
21/11/24	Lingfield / Unknown / F	4	1 / 11	4/1	-
14/10/24	Kempton / Unknown / F	5	5 / 9	10/1	-

Mister Rizz

Jockey: Tom Marquand Trainer: Ed Walker Age/Wt: 3/9-2 F: 21

1 tip

50/1

Comment: Didn't race last year having had an injury, and not entered in the Derby; second to subsequent Esher Cup winner on debut at Kempton (1m, AW) last month and easily won three-runner maiden at 2-13 at Doncaster (1m2f, good) 12 days ago; takes huge leap in grade today but this 425,000gns yearling, whose dam won a Group 2, could have lots more to offer; not ruled out each-way.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Doncaster / Unknown / F		5	1 / 3	2/13	-
07/04/25	Kempton / Unknown / F		5	2 / 14	13/8	-

Devil's Advocate

Jockey: Benoit D L Sayette Trainer: John & Thady Gosden Age/Wt: 3/9-2 F: 31-6 OR: 100

100/1

Comment: Impressive 1m2f AW win on second 2yo run; soundly beaten favourite on return in Listed Blue Riband Trial at Epsom (1m2f, good) and, while he should be capable of better, with this more conventional track and the new cheekpieces possible positives, it's hard to be confident after last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/04/25	Epsom / Listed / F	1	6 / 7	6/4	-
17/10/24	Chelmsford / Unknown / F	5	1 / 5	2/7	-
26/09/24	Newmarket / Unknown / F	4	3 / 7	4/1	-

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York

16:18

Runners: 8 Distance: 5f Stakes Going: GD/FM(GD PL)

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: He lacks a recent outing but AESTERIUS displayed impressive form in 5f Group races last season and is taken to defy a 5lb penalty.

Tropical Storm

Jockey: Oisin Murphy Trainer: Andrew Balding Age/Wt: 3/9-4 F: 2814-6 OR: 103

3 tips

11/4

Comment: Runner-up in Group 2 Norfolk at Royal Ascot and won Listed race over this C&D (good to firm) last August; fair fourth to Aesterius in the Group 2 Flying Childers next time and 5lb better off with the winner today; may have needed recent reappearance run at Newmarket and he's one to consider.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Newmarket / Group 3 / F	1	6 / 11	5/1	103
13/09/24	Doncaster / Group 2 / F	1	4 / 10	13/2	103
24/08/24	York / Listed / F	1	1 / 16	5/2	101
01/08/24	Goodwood / Group 2 / F	1	8 / 9	9/2	101
20/06/24	Ascot / Group 2 / F	1	2 / 13	11/1	-
05/05/24	Newmarket / Unknown / F	2	2 / 7	6/1	-

Mr Lightside

Jockey: Rossa Ryan Trainer: Michael Appleby Age/Wt: 3/9-4 F: 3470-2 OR: 102

1 tip

3/1

Comment: Best 2yo effort came when close third in the Group 3 Molecomb at Goodwood (5f, good to firm; Aesterius second); creditable Listed fourth behind Tropical Storm over this C&D next time; reappeared with good second at Chelmsford (6f, AW) and the return to 5f could be a plus; possible player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Chelmsford / Unknown / F	2	2 / 7	9/2	102
11/10/24	Newmarket / Group 3 / F	1	10 / 11	7/1	103
13/09/24	Doncaster / Group 2 / F	1	7 / 10	11/1	103
24/08/24	York / Listed / F	1	4 / 16	4/1	103
31/07/24	Goodwood / Group 3 / F	1	3 / 15	11/1	96
06/07/24	Nottingham / Unknown / F	4	1 / 10	8/1	-

Star Of Mehmas

Jockey: R L Moore Trainer: Richard Hughes Age/Wt: 3/9-2 F: 5111-3 OR: 96

4 tips

10/3

Comment: Improved with each 2yo run and made it 3-4 with Listed win at Ayr (5f, good) last September; very creditable third on reappearance in Listed fillies' race at Chelmsford (6f, AW) a fortnight ago, when she had a wide trip, and she's respected under a 3lb penalty.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Chelmsford / Listed / F	1	3 / 12	4/1	97
20/09/24	Ayr / Listed / F	1	1 / 14	12/1	87
07/09/24	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	5	1 / 4	2/5	-
13/08/24	Lingfield / Unknown / F	3	1 / 10	9/2	-
22/07/24	Windsor / Unknown / F	5	5 / 13	1/1	-

Aesterius

Jockey: W Buick Trainer: Archie Watson Age/Wt: 3/9-9 F: 12116- OR: 109

6 tips

7/2

Comment: Reappears carrying a 5lb penalty but he was a Listed, Group 3 and Group 2 winner last season, and his defeat of Big Mojo and Magnum Force in the Flying Childers reads extremely well; strong claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/11/24	Del Mar / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	6 / 12	5/1	-
13/09/24	Doncaster / Group 2 / F	1	1 / 10	7/2	103
01/09/24	ParisLongchamp / Group 3 / F	-	1 / 6	9/10	-
31/07/24	Goodwood / Group 3 / F	1	2 / 15	2/1	101
05/07/24	Sandown / Listed / F	1	1 / 6	6/4	101
20/06/24	Ascot / Group 2 / F	1	5 / 13	8/1	-

Miss Lamai

Jockey: C Lee Trainer: K. R. Burke Age/Wt: 3/8-13 F: 4165-5 OR: 97

12/1

Comment: Runner-up in the Listed Marygate over C&D last May then ran well at Royal Ascot before a Listed win at Naas; hasn't really threatened in Group races on her three runs since, however, and may be vulnerable once more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/04/25	Chantilly / Group 3 / F	-	5 / 10	49/1	-
01/09/24	ParisLongchamp / Group 3 / F	-	5 / 6	71/10	-
22/08/24	York / Group 2 / F	1	6 / 9	12/1	97
24/07/24	Naas / Listed / F	-	1 / 10	10/11	-
19/06/24	Ascot / Group 2 / F	1	4 / 24	22/1	-
17/05/24	York / Listed / F	1	2 / 15	9/2	-

Sir Yoshi

Jockey: L T McAteer Trainer: David Marnane Age/Wt: 3/9-4 F: 630-35 OR: 93

22/1

Comment: Opposable on the vast majority of his form, including both runs this year; however, his standout performance came on his sole visit to York, when a Listed third of 16 behind Tropical Storm over C&D (good to firm) last August; not ruled out each-way now back here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/04/25	Naas / Listed / F	-	5 / 7	14/1	96
14/03/25	Dundalk / Unknown / F	-	3 / 6	6/1	97
04/10/24	Dundalk / Listed / F	-	10 / 13	8/1	97
24/08/24	York / Listed / F	1	3 / 16	28/1	-
21/07/24	Curragh / Group 3 / F	-	6 / 10	50/1	91
03/07/24	Tipperary / Listed / F	-	4 / 10	15/2	87

King Of Light

Jockey: S Foley Trainer: K. R. Burke Age/Wt: 3/9-4 F: 7417-7 OR: 92

33/1

Comment: Close Listed fourth at Ayr (5f, good) last September and won Haydock nursery (5f, soft) seven days later; however, merely seventh in France the last twice and improvement is needed in first-time cheekpieces.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/04/25	Chantilly / Group 3 / F	-	7 / 10	32/1	-
21/10/24	Deauville / Listed / F	-	7 / 12	19/1	-
27/09/24	Haydock / Handicap / F	2	1 / 5	2/1	86
20/09/24	Ayr / Listed / F	1	4 / 14	28/1	86
24/08/24	York / Listed / F	1	7 / 16	22/1	83
09/08/24	Musselburgh / Unknown / F	2	1 / 5	13/2	83

Captain Kinsella

Jockey: Hollie Doyle Trainer: John Gallagher Age/Wt: 3/9-4 F: 311-35 OR: 80

80/1

Comment: Made all in two 5f AW novice races in December; fair efforts in handicaps the next twice, including when denied a clear run at Sandown most recently, but he looks up against it now up in grade.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Sandown / Handicap / F	2	5 / 9	18/1	80
19/03/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	4	3 / 8	7/2	79
20/12/24	Southwell / Unknown / F	5	1 / 10	20/1	67
09/12/24	Newcastle / Unknown / F	5	1 / 9	25/1	67
20/11/24	Kempton / Unknown / F	5	3 / 11	80/1	-
11/06/24	Wetherby / Unknown / F	4	10 / 10	40/1	-

Treasure Isle

Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Aidan O'Brien Age/Wt: 3/9-4 F: 04135- OR: 99

Comment: Non-runner.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/10/24	Newmarket / Group 3 / F	1	5 / 11	9/1	-
01/09/24	ParisLongchamp / Group 3 / F	-	3 / 6	39/10	-
17/08/24	Curragh / Listed / F	-	1 / 6	9/4	98
21/07/24	Curragh / Group 3 / F	-	4 / 10	40/1	97
03/07/24	Tipperary / Listed / F	-	10 / 10	6/1	98
19/06/24	Ascot / Listed / F	1	23 / 27	11/2	-

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York

16:55

Runners: 11 Distance: 6f Stakes Going: GD/FM(GD PL)

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: Godolphin's 1,000,000gns yearling WISE APPROACH finished strongly to win over 5f at Ascot two weeks ago and can defy a penalty.

Wise Approach

Jockey: W Buick Trainer: Charlie Appleby Age/Wt: 2/9-9 F: 1

7 tips

13/10

Comment: Carries a 5lb penalty against some very interesting types but he won a warm conditions race on his debut at Ascot (5f, good to firm; joint-favourite) and this 1,000,000gns half-brother to Group 1 winner Perfect Power could have lots more to offer for his top stable, especially now at 6f.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
30/04/25	Ascot / Unknown / F		2	1 / 13	16/5	-

Tadej

Jockey: Hollie Doyle Trainer: Archie Watson Age/Wt: 2/9-4 F: 4

4 tips

11/4

Comment: Well-backed 7-2 shot when fourth on debut at Ascot (5f, good to firm), beaten just under 1l by the winner Wise Approach; he's 5lb better off with that reopposing rival and the step up to 6f seems a likely plus; contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
30/04/25	Ascot / Unknown / F		2	4 / 13	7/2	-

First Legion

Jockey: S Foley Trainer: Richard Hannon Age/Wt: 2/9-4

5/1

Comment: 50,000euros foal, 500,000gns 2yo breeze-ups last month; Mehmas half-brother to winners Lady Of Spain (1m-9.5f including 2yo/Listed); dam unraced half-sister to 1m Group 2 winner Real World; trainer is having a good spring with his 2yos; interesting newcomer, especially if well backed.

Jan Steen

Jockey: D Egan Trainer: K. R. Burke Age/Wt: 2/9-9 F: 1

2 tips

15/2

Comment: 100,000gns yearling who was heavily odds-on and easily made all on debut in a four-runner maiden at Thirsk (5f, good to firm); carries 5lb penalty and this is a much tougher test of his credentials, but his trainer's 2yos continue in flying form and he could have a very bright future.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
22/04/25	Thirsk / Unknown / F		5	1 / 4	30/100	-

Side Deal

Jockey: Rossa Ryan Trainer: Raphael Freire Age/Wt: 2/9-4

17/2

Comment: 80,000euros yearling, 280,000gns 2yo breeze-ups last month; by Starspangledbanner; first foal; dam placed 1m2f-1m4f (RPR 78), half-sister to two winners; worth a second look on debut in view of his purchase price.

Romeo Montague

Jockey: N Callan Trainer: Richard Spencer Age/Wt: 2/9-4

12/1

Comment: 16,000gns foal, £140,000 yearling; by Sergei Prokofiev; first foal; dam 6f 2yo winner (RPR 71), half-sister to 6f 2yo/7f winner Another Investment, out of US 5f 2yo/6f winner; trainer saddled subsequent Listed winner Yah Mo Be There to be second on debut in this race last year; not ruled out.

Kinnalargy

Jockey: S A Gray Trainer: Kevin Ryan Age/Wt: 2/9-4

33/1

Comment: 38,000gns yearling, £125,000 2yo breeze-ups; Havana Grey half-brother to winners Calidus Mirabilis (1m/1m2f AW; RPR 75) and Escher (Italian 6f 2yo/7f); dam 1m3f AW winner (76), sister to 7f/1m winner Rare Ransom; one of two newcomers for yard; worth a market check given last month's purchase price.

Full Gas

Jockey: K Stott Trainer: Kevin Ryan Age/Wt: 2/9-4

66/1

Comment: 60,000euros yearling; fourth foal; Bungle Inthejungle brother to 5f AW 2yo winners Funny Money Honey (Listed) and Sports Coach (RPR 91); will need to be very useful to make a winning debut in this race but he has a precocious pedigree; one of two newcomers for the yard; watch the betting.

Isambard Kingdom

Jockey: Jason Hart Trainer: Charlie Johnston Age/Wt: 2/9-4

100/1

Comment: 115,000gns yearling; fourth foal; No Nay Never half-brother to 7.3f-1m1f winner The Parent (including 2yo; RPR 96); dam 7f-1m1f winner (including US turf Grade 1); should have a future but may be one for later on.

Going Commando

Jockey: Connor Beasley Trainer: Adrian Keatley Age/Wt: 2/9-4 F: 0

200/1

Comment: Useful pedigree and was drawn wide on his debut at Beverley (5f, good), but he was well beaten at 28-1 and is probably best watched for now.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Beverley / Unknown / F		5	10 / 12	28/1	-

Lina Codina

Jockey: Rowan Scott Trainer: Nigel Tinkler Age/Wt: 2/8-13

250/1

Comment: 27,000gns yearling, 32,000gns 2yo breeze-ups; fifth foal; Sergei Prokofiev half-sister to French/Italian 6f-7f winner Muchas Gracias (including 2yo); dam 1m-1m2f winner (RPR 72), sister to 5f 2yo Listed winner Roxan; takes on males on debut and likely to improve for the run; others preferred.

Spaceman

Jockey: O J Orr Trainer: Richard Fahey Age/Wt: 2/9-4

Comment: £105,000 yearling; first foal; by Starman; dam 7f/1m AW winner (RPR 92), out of 7f 2yo winning half-sister to two useful winners; from good northern stable and it will be no surprise if he runs well on debut.

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York

17:25

Runners: 8 Distance: 1m 4f HCap Handicap Going: GD/FM(GD PL)

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: Most are open to improvement, including ANNIVERSARY who looked a good prospect for this sort of trip at Newmarket in October.

Merchant

Jockey: Tom Marquand Trainer: William Haggas Age/Wt: 3/8-12 F: 721-3 OR: 82

4 tips

7/5

Comment: Edged it in the second of two very close finishes over about 1m on AW in December; failed to justify 11-10 favouritism in seven-runner handicap at Newmarket (1m2f, good to firm) on reappearance 11 days ago but kept edging closer to go down by a length and 1m4f now seems plausible.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Newmarket / Handicap / F	3	3 / 7	11/10	82
27/12/24	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	4	1 / 10	10/11	-
03/12/24	Newcastle / Unknown / F	5	2 / 10	3/1	-
01/11/24	Newmarket / Unknown / F	4	7 / 15	14/1	-

Anniversary

Jockey: Rossa Ryan Trainer: Ralph Beckett Age/Wt: 3/9-9 F: 122- OR: 93

8 tips

5/2

Comment: Won a maiden at Newmarket (1m, good) on debut and runner-up on his two other starts as 2yo, latterly to Many Men in a six-runner nursery at Newmarket (1m2f, heavy; gelded since); shaped that day as if 1m4f+ will suit him well and that he's the type to make further progress.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/10/24	Newmarket / Handicap / F	2	2 / 6	5/6	91
29/09/24	Epsom / Unknown / F	2	2 / 5	11/10	-
16/08/24	Newmarket (July) / Unknown / F	4	1 / 9	16/1	-

Rahiebb

Jockey: S De Sousa Trainer: Roger Varian Age/Wt: 3/9-6 F: 122 OR: 90

2 tips

11/2

Comment: Won debut at Newcastle (1m, AW) in March and runner-up in two more novice races; made most at Haydock (11.6f, good) latest but was picked off by a good prospect in the final strides; withdrawn from Lingfield Derby Trial last Saturday when the ground was officially good to firm; should figure prominently on handicap debut if the ground is suitable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Haydock / Unknown / F	2	2 / 7	7/2	90
22/03/25	Newcastle / Unknown / F	5	2 / 6	8/11	-
07/03/25	Newcastle / Unknown / F	4	1 / 9	13/2	-

Last Galileo

Jockey: S Foley Trainer: K. R. Burke Age/Wt: 3/8-12 F: 21-6 OR: 82

10/1

Comment: Made most and won by a neck in a good scrap at Ayr (1m, good) last October in his second novice event; 18-1 when put very firmly in his place in Listed event at Newmarket (1m1f, good to soft) on reappearance and this handicap debut looks far more realistic, with fair claims to stay the extra 3f.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/04/25	Newmarket / Listed / F	1	6 / 8	18/1	-
10/10/24	Ayr / Unknown / F	5	1 / 7	3/1	-
25/09/24	Redcar / Unknown / F	4	2 / 6	13/8	-

Many Men

Jockey: Jack Doughty Trainer: Jim Boyle Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 351-15 OR: 80

10/1

Comment: Ended last term with a 1m2f handicap win at Newmarket (soft; from Anniversary) and started this one with another at Doncaster (good; Pantile Warrior fourth); both were under Jack Doughty; up another 6lb to this mark when creditable fifth of 12 at Sandown (1m2f, good) three weeks ago, never nearer; 1m4f now looks well worth a go.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Sandown / Handicap / F	4	5 / 12	4/1	80
30/03/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	3	1 / 6	2/1	74
23/10/24	Newmarket / Handicap / F	2	1 / 6	14/1	70
07/10/24	Yarmouth / Handicap / F	5	5 / 7	11/1	68
14/09/24	Bath / Unknown / F	4	3 / 10	16/5	-
26/08/24	Epsom / Unknown / F	2	5 / 10	9/2	-

Novelista

Jockey: J Fanning Trainer: Charlie Johnston Age/Wt: 3/8-5 F: 323- OR: 75

18/1

Comment: Pedigree suggests strongly that this step up to 1m4f will suit him well and that impression is backed up by his placed efforts in 1m2f novice events on final two outings last season; has raced only on soft or heavy; interesting handicap/seasonal debutant if he goes on the ground.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/10/24	Redcar / Unknown / F	5	3 / 8	7/4	-
07/10/24	Pontefract / Unknown / F	2	2 / 7	17/2	-
25/09/24	Goodwood / Unknown / F	2	3 / 6	6/1	-

Pantile Warrior

Jockey: R L Moore Trainer: John & Thady Gosden Age/Wt: 3/9-3 F: 222-14 OR: 87

22/1

Comment: 1-6 for a Chelmsford maiden (1m2f, AW) on reappearance but had to work to land the odds; last summer's form on turf (three seconds) was better but his return to good ground for handicap debut at Doncaster (1m2f) on latest start proved disappointing, leading until over 1f out; a revival is needed but he should stay if he settles.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/03/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	3	4 / 6	11/4	87
08/03/25	Chelmsford / Unknown / F	5	1 / 8	1/6	87
03/09/24	Goodwood / Unknown / F	2	2 / 10	4/1	84
16/08/24	Newbury / Unknown / F	4	2 / 10	8/1	-
25/07/24	Sandown / Unknown / F	4	2 / 13	6/1	-
05/07/24	Sandown / Unknown / F	2	6 / 10	25/1	-

Tuscan Star

Jockey: Oisin Murphy Trainer: Andrew Balding Age/Wt: 3/9-0 F: 9-1113 OR: 84

1 tip

28/1

Comment: Three wins on AW this January/February, latterly on handicap debut when upped to 1m3f at Kempton, but that improvement ran out of steam when a close third of four at Wolverhampton (1m4f) on latest start; needs to resume progress on this second turf outing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/03/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	4	3 / 4	9/4	84
26/02/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	4	1 / 6	13/8	80
14/02/25	Newcastle / Unknown / F	5	1 / 5	1/1	66
24/01/25	Southwell / Unknown / F	5	1 / 7	5/2	-
09/09/24	Brighton / Unknown / F	5	9 / 9	9/1	-

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