15:15 York Group 2 (Class 1) 6f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
2	2 (2) (20/1 -43%) Cold Case		20 20/1(-43%)																															(2) Cold Case 20/1, Smart colt who enhanced a fine strike rate when landing Ascot Group 3 on return 12 months ago. Creditable efforts on 2 of his 3 starts thereafter, fourth in Group 1 Prix Maurice de Gheest (6.4f) in August. Absent since but comes here with yard in good form. Absent since respectable effort in the Prix Maurice de Gheest; yet to win above Group 3.
1	8 1st (8) (4/1 +60%) Mill Stream		4 4/1(+60%)																															(8) Mill Stream 4/1, Fine efforts when twice placed in valuable big-field handicaps last summer before winning back-to-back races in France (latterly a Group 3). Underperformed final 2 starts but right back on track (following wind op) when second behind Washington Heights in Abernant Stakes 4 weeks ago. Respected. Creditable second in the Abernant; this 4yo colt may rate higher still; respected.
2	10 2nd (10) (12/1 +0%) Shouldvebeenaring		12 12/1(+0%)																															(10) Shouldvebeenaring 12/1, Likeable sort who acquitted himself well in Group 1 contests on each of his last 2 starts during the autumn. Shaped as if he'd come on for his return on AW in March but only 5½ lengths tenth of 14 to Washington Heights in Abernant Stakes at Newmarket (6f) 27 days ago. Type to bounce back. Tough colt who has Group 1 form; needs to rebound from a disappointing Abernant run.
3	4 3rd (4) (17/2 +29%) Diligent Harry		8.5 17/2(+29%)																															(4) Diligent Harry 17/2, Smart gelding who has returned as good as ever this year, winning listed events at Lingfield/Southwell prior to finishing a smashing third in first-time cheekpieces in Meydan Group 1 in March. Only sixth in this race 12 months ago but no surprise to see a better showing this time around. Good strike-rate on AW; ran creditably in the Al Quoz Sprint but is now 0-13 on turf.
4	13 4th (13) (14/1 -27%) Washington Heights		14 14/1(-27%)																															(13) Washington Heights 14/1, Strong-travelling sort who gained reward for his consistency in high-end 3-y-o handicaps when landing a listed contest in Sweden in September. Well-served by front-running ride when taking Abernant Stakes on return and demands of this track will equally play to his strengths. Beat several of these rivals in the Abernant; major player provided that form is backed up.
5th	1 5th (1) (33/1 -175%) Art Power		33 33/1(-175%)																															(1) Art Power 33/1, Very talented on his day, winning twice at the Curragh last term and signed off with success in Ascot Group 1 on Champions' Day in October, showing a good attitude in the process. Seemed stretched by extended 6f in Group 2 at Riyadh in February but likely to be sharper for that. Incurs 5lb penalty for Ascot Group 1 win; below par in this race in 2021 and 2023.
6th	9 6th (9) (17/2 +6%) Montassib		8.5 17/2(+6%)																															(9) Montassib 17/2, Smart performer who signed off 2023 with success in C&D Coral Sprint Trophy and picked up where he left off when landing Cammidge Trophy under a confident ride at Doncaster (6f, heavy) in March. Recnt progress has coincided with ground softer than good but he's not discounted by any means. Won his last two races, taking record on soft ground to 3-3 and record over 6f to 3-4.
7th	14 7th (14) (14/1 -133%) Azure Blue		14 14/1(-133%)																															(14) Azure Blue 14/1, Smart mare who improved again last season, bagging listed event at Newmarket before landing this race with a bit to spare. Probably best not judged too harshly on her final run in July Cup, and whilst her yard's runners have tended to need a run, the fact she won fresh last year a plus here. Claims. Disappointing in July Cup; progressive otherwise and won this race last year; big player.
8th	15 8th (15) (10/1 -43%) Swingalong		10 10/1(-43%)																															(15) Swingalong 10/1, Won the Lowther here as a juvenile and made it 2-2 over C&D in Group 3 Summer Stakes last July. Acquitted herself with plenty of credit in Group 1's either side of that victory and she commands respect on return to action boasting a 100% record here. Smart filly who has Group 1 form; 2-2 over this C&D; solid claims returned to York.
9th	5 9th (5) (28/1 -12%) Fivethousandtoone		28 28/1(-12%)																															(5) Fivethousandtoone 28/1, Lightly raced 6-y-o who has improved for the application of a visor this year, career-best effort when successful on AW Finals Day at Newcastle (6f) in March. Needs to translate that improvement back on the turf but he's clearly right at the top of his game. Has form figures of 211, all in AW handicaps, since wearing a visor; this is harder.
12	12 |F| (12) (13/2 +54%) Tiber Flow		6.5 13/2(+54%)																															(12) Tiber Flow 13/2, Did well to overhaul Spycatcher when taking Group 3 Chipchase at Newcastle (6f) last July and creditable display when third in Coral Charge final start. Return fifth in Abernant Stakes ought to have taken the freshness out of him. Each-way possibilities. Ran respectably in the Abernant but remains more productive on AW; just 1-8 on turf.
10th	3 10th (3) (25/1 -56%) Commanche Falls		25 25/1(-56%)																															(3) Commanche Falls 25/1, Dual Stewards' Cup winner who made his mark outside of handicaps last season, winning 3 times in listed/Group 3 company. Shaped like he'd tighten up for his return in last month's Abernant Stakes at Ascot (6f) and he could go well at likely longer odds. Creditable third in this contest 12 months ago but was in better form at the time.
11th	11 11th (11) (4/1 +50%) Spycatcher		4 4/1(+50%)																															(11) Spycatcher 4/1, Developed into a smart sprinter last season, winning twice and best of those held up when third in Champions' Sprint at Ascot final start. Encouraging return when running on third in Abernant Stakes (6f) 4 weeks ago and he's another worth a second look here. Third in the Abernant last month; good second in this race two years ago; likely player.
12th	7 12th (7) (25/1 -150%) Marshman		25 25/1(-150%)																															(7) Marshman 25/1, Made a winning reappearance in a 5.5f Chantilly Group 3 before finishing fifth in this race 12 months ago. Encouraging return when second in listed Cammidge Trophy on return but below that level equipped with a hood behind Washington Heights at Newmarket latest. Headgear discarded here. Good second in the 2022 Gimcrack here but was only fifth in this race last year.
13th	6 13th (6) (25/1 -79%) Khaadem		25 25/1(-79%)																															(6) Khaadem 25/1, Smart 8-y-o who produced a clear career-best when edging out Sacred in the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot last June. Not disgraced in trio of Group 1's thereafter and he's capable of playing a part if ready to roll after 8 months off. The cards dropped right at Royal Ascot but he failed to repeat the form subsequently.

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15:15 York Group 2 (Class 1) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

This could be fought out between those at the foot of the weights in AZURE BLUE and Swingalong, with the Michael Dods-trained mare edging the vote. Although the five-year-old found the July Cup beyond her last season, she remains one to follow in 2024. The aforementioned Swingalong was far from disgraced on her final effort in 2023 when finishing fourth in the Ascot Champions Sprint Stakes and she merits respect, while a race-fit Spycatcher is sure to have his supporters too.

A seriously competitive renewal with the narrow vote in favour of last year's heroine AZURE BLUE. Absent since finishing below her best in last season's July Cup, the manner of her victory in this race previously was most impressive and she could just be worth chancing to dispel an absence. Swingalong, the only other filly in this line up, is a danger, along with Abernant 1-2 Washington Heights and Mill Stream. Spycatcher and Montassib complete the shortlist.

There may well be further progress to come from SWINGALONG, who is first choice ahead of Mill Stream and Azure Blue.

15:15 York Group 2 (Class 1) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:45 York Group 3 (Class 1) 10f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (22/1 -120%) Secret Satire		22 22/1(-120%)																															(6) Secret Satire 22/1, Won a 1m Lingfield (AW) novice last backend and good effort a penalty when third in a warm-looking Sandown novice (1¼m, good to soft) on reappearance 19 days ago. Likely capable of better again. Should build on her 1m2f Sandown novice third but major improvement is needed.
2	2 2nd (2) (16/1 -88%) Francophone		16 16/1(-88%)																															(2) Francophone 16/1, Ayr novice winner last year who produced a very useful effort when making a successful start to her 3-y-o campaign in 1m Southwell handicap 17 days ago. Likely more to come from her now stepping up to 1¼m. Below form in 2yo Group 2 (1m, soft); better than bare result when winning 1m AW handicap.
3	1 3rd (1) (9/2 +18%) Classical Song		4.5 9/2(+18%)																															(1) Classical Song 9/2, Lope de Vega filly who showed plenty of promise at 2, winning a 7f Sandown maiden before 4 lengths fourth in the Group 1 Fillies' Mile at Newmarket. Bred to be suited by 1¼m. The stable has last week's Cheshire Oaks winner Forest Fairy to compare her to so a market move would look interesting. Maiden winner who rallied into 4l fourth in Group 1 Fillies' Mile at Newmarket (1m, soft).
4	4 4th (4) (33/1 -83%) La Pasionaria		33 33/1(-83%)																															(4) La Pasionaria 33/1, Made a winning debut in a 1m Salisbury novice in the mud last October but well held in 1m Newmarket listed race on her other 2-y-o start. Jockey bookings point to Classical Song being the yard first string but the betting should provide more clues. Won debut at Salisbury (1m, soft); failed to fire in Listed race at Newmarket (1m, heavy).
5th	5 5th (5) (4/1 +47%) Mayfair		4 4/1(+47%)																															(5) Mayfair 4/1, Fairly useful form when runner-up in 7f maidens at the Curragh (heavy) and Dundalk (AW) this spring. Plenty more needed in this higher grade but no surprise were she to find it now stepping up to a trip which is bred to suit. 2nd in her last two 7f maidens; from top yard whose 3yo fillies often find big improvement.
6th	7 6th (7) (33/1 -200%) Sinology		33 33/1(-200%)																															(7) Sinology 33/1, Left last autumn's Newmarket debut behind when leading close home in 1¼m Newbury maiden (good to soft) last month. Out of a mare who won this race for the same connections. Open to improvement. Her 1m2f Newbury maiden-winning form has taken some knocks but she looked promising.
7th	3 7th (3) (8/11 +42%) Friendly Soul		0.727273 8/11(+42%)																															(3) Friendly Soul 8/11, Top yard has a strong record in this and this daughter of Kingman looked potentially very smart when winning the listed Pretty Polly at Newmarket (1¼m, good) at Newmarket 10 days ago on only her second start. Hard to beat with further progress likely. Serious performance for 1m2f Newmarket Listed win; yard won seven of the last 13 Musidoras.

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15:45 York Group 3 (Class 1) 10f Race Class Flow

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FRIENDLY SOUL showed a good cruising speed to win over a mile at Kempton as juvenile and eclipsed that performance when she stepped up in both class and trip to land the Pretty Polly at Newmarket 10 days ago. With her stamina proven, the Kingman filly is preferred over Fillies' Mile fourth Classical Song, who like her stablemate La Pasionaria, is an Oaks entrant with improvement to find now she steps up in distance.

FRIENDLY SOUL looked a most exciting prospect when taking the listed Pretty Polly on her Newmarket reappearance and can stretch her unbeaten record to 3 assuming this doesn't come too soon only 10 days on. Francophone should have more to come on the back of her 1m Southwell handicap success, particularly now stepping up in trip, and can provide the chief threat ahead of Classical Song.

The Gosden stable is the very much the first place to turn to for a Musidora winner and their FRIENDLY SOUL is the clear form pick.

15:45 York Group 3 (Class 1) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:15 York Handicap (Class 3) 7f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	13 1st (13) (40/1 -60%) Diligent Resdev		40 40/1(-60%)																															(13) Diligent Resdev 40/1, Due Diligence gelding who overcame inexperience to make a winning debut at Newcastle (6f) in November and similar form when third after 6 months off at Redcar (7f, soft) 2 weeks ago. Promises to do better again but this a tough enough introduction to handicaps. Still appears unexposed but his form lacks substance; eligible for easier races.
2	8 2nd (8) (12/1 -60%) Ziggy's Condor		12 12/1(-60%)																															(8) Ziggy's Condor 12/1, Successful on debut at Pontefract (6f) last July before finishing good second in valuable C&D sales' race a month later. Not in quite the same form when third back here on final start but gelded ahead of return and longer trip worth exploring on pedigree. Handicap debut. Solid 2yo campaign included two creditable efforts at York; holds major claims.
3	3 3rd (3) (14/1 +58%) Blue Prince		14 14/1(+58%)																															(3) Blue Prince 14/1, Course winner who enjoyed a productive spell on the AW, finishing a good third behind Fire Demon at Newcastle (6f) on Good Friday. Lesser efforts on turf subsequently, albeit faced with stiff task in Ascot Group 3 earlier this month. Hood reached for now. Has failed to transfer his useful 6f AW form back to turf; enough to prove.
4	7 4th (7) (16/1 -33%) Thursday's Child		16 16/1(-33%)																															(7) Thursday's Child 16/1, Rare debutante winner for his yard at Newcastle (7f) in March but proved that no fluke when following up under a penalty at Pontefract (6f, heavy) 23 days ago. Encounters a quicker surface for handicap debut but she's clearly potentially useful. Two from two; scored comfortably last time; interesting prospect for Micky Hammond.
5th	12 5th (12) (12/1 +0%) Quiet Resolve		12 12/1(+0%)																															(12) Quiet Resolve 12/1, Continued theme of race-by-race progress when opening his account in a Newcastle maiden (7f) in February but still looked a little raw when third on handicap debut at Wolverhampton (7f) in March. Gelded subsequently and he remains with potential. Turf debutant whose solid AW record includes a 7f success; one to consider.
6th	4 6th (4) (6/4 +57%) Elmonjed		1.5 6/4(+57%)																															(4) Elmonjed 6/4, Promising type, winning maiden at Lingfield and novice at Haydock (both 6f, good to firm) at the end of last summer. Good prospect for his top stable and highly likely there's more to come now handicapping on return. Lots to like. Two from two last term, winning 6f events; shapes as if he'll stay 7f; promising.
7th	14 7th (14) (100/1 -100%) Misemerald		100 100/1(-100%)																															(14) Misemerald 100/1, Zoffany filly who bagged maiden/novice events at Beverley/Ayr last summer but handed a stiff mark and well beaten both starts in nurseries final 2 starts. This no easy task on return from 8 months off. Came up well short in good handicaps the last twice; something to prove.
8th	2 8th (2) (4/1 +11%) Fire Demon		4 4/1(+11%)																															(2) Fire Demon 4/1, Progressive son of Dark Angel who made it 3 wins from his last 4 starts when 3-y-o handicap on AW Finals Day at Newcastle (6f) in March. Already proven his effectiveness on turf previously and this return to 7f rates a likely plus. Very much one to consider. Progressive over 6f on AW this year; solid effort over 7f on last turf start; big player.
9th	10 9th (10) (33/1 +18%) Lady Pink Rose		33 33/1(+18%)																															(10) Lady Pink Rose 33/1, Fairly useful winning juvenile who hasn't threatened in 2 AW starts upon returning this spring. This more suitable than her latest listed assignment but others appeal more for win purposes. 5f-winning filly who goes into a very warm handicap on first attempt at 7f.
10th	9 10th (9) (8/1 -23%) Expensive Queen		8 8/1(-23%)																															(9) Expensive Queen 8/1, Successful start to her career at Haydock (7f, firm) in July and possibly unsuited by slow ground when coming up short in a Sandown listed race next time. Quickly back on track when second on nursery debut at Newmarket (7f) in August but this tougher on return. Thrice-raced filly who scored first time out last term; likely player on reappearance.
11th	1 11th (1) (11/1 +8%) Mortlake		11 11/1(+8%)																															(1) Mortlake 11/1, Left his soft-ground debut well behind when a comfortable winner of a Leicester novice (7f, good to firm) in August. Underfoot conditions a plausible excuse in Group 3 on final start and gelded ahead of return/handicap debut. Feasible to see him back on track. Gelded since Solario defeat; opening mark looks demanding but he may do better still.
12th	11 12th (11) (50/1 -52%) On Point		50 50/1(-52%)																															(11) On Point 50/1, Successful on first of 2 starts for Charlie Appleby. Changed hands for 25,000 gns/off 11 months before a respectable fifth at Southwell (7f) 5 weeks ago and he's the type his good yard do well with in handicaps. Ordinary effort over 7f on AW for new yard; appears to have difficult task.
13th	5 13th (5) (18/1 -50%) Respectful		18 18/1(-50%)																															(5) Respectful 18/1, Left his first 2 efforts well behind when winning 11-runner novice at Ayr in September. Defied a penalty at game fashion at Redcar a month later and returns in handicaps for in-form yard. Ended his 2yo campaign with two wins, proving suited by the switch to front-running.
14th	6 14th (6) (33/1 -136%) True Promise		33 33/1(-136%)																															(6) True Promise 33/1, Washington DC gelding who landed a share of the spoils on debut at Newcastle 96f) in January and dug deep to follow up tackling 7f for the first time at that venue a month later. Open to further improvement now handicapping on turf debut. Successful in two AW races; stiffer task on turf debut but may improve further.
15th	15 15th (15) (100/1 -100%) Ribble Radiant		100 100/1(-100%)																															(15) Ribble Radiant 100/1, Proved strong at the finish when making a winning debut at Beverley (7.4f) last June. Well held next 2 starts, latterly when sixth of 8 on nursery debut at Newcastle (7f) in October. Passed over on return. Debut scorer last June but regressed sharply in October; others preferred.

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16:15 York Handicap (Class 3) 7f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

After a brace of wins on the all-weather, FIRE DEMON rates a key player back on turf over this trip, especially with his yard in fine form just now. Allied to that, Oisin Murphy is currently riding at the top of his game and his presence in the saddle is a major plus as the son of Dark Angel bids to defy a further 6lb rise. There are dangers aplenty, though, as the likes of Elmonjed, Respectful and True Promise are all likely improvers.

ELMONJED confirmed himself a useful prospect when supplementing his Lingfield debut success at Haydock (6f) 8 months ago and, very much the type to progress further now upped in trip for handicap debut, he looks a sound player for his leading yard. Ziggy's Condor is also expected to do better again as a 3-y-o and is feared along with Fire Demon who has gone from strength-to-strength on AW in recent months. True Promise is another respected on turf/handicap bow.

Stablemates ZIGGY'S CONDOR and Quiet Resolve are solid contenders for a trainer who had the first two in this race six years ago.

16:15 York Handicap (Class 3) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:45 York Stakes (Class 2) 5f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (9/2 +40%) Shadow Army		4.5 9/2(+40%)																															(8) Shadow Army 9/2, Foaled March 22. Showcasing colt. Dam 6f winner (including at 2 yrs). Sire and dam had winning form at York, latter on debut; interesting newcomer.
2	1 2nd (1) (6/1 +0%) Francisco's Piece		6 6/1(+0%)																															(1) Francisco's Piece 6/1, Half-brother to several winners and an early foal, he looked all speed when making all in 5-runner maiden at Pontefract a fortnight ago. Penalty to shoulder but he should build on that. Made all for comfortable success at Pontefract; respected even with 5lb penalty.
3	7 3rd (7) (7/1 -75%) King Of Light		7 7/1(-75%)																															(7) King Of Light 7/1, Sent off the 2/1 favourite but held back by greenness when third of 10 in novice event at Windsor (5.1f, good) on debut 30 days ago, nearest finish. Open to plenty of progress with that under his belt. Beaten favourite at Windsor but showed promise with his third-place finish.
4	2 4th (2) (5/1 +38%) Zabeel Road		5 5/1(+38%)																															(2) Zabeel Road 5/1, Speed and stamina in the pedigree and he displayed a willing attitude when making the perfect start in 6-runner maiden at Ayr 16 days ago. Expected to build on that. Form of Ayr win is nothing special but he looks open to progress.
5th	11 5th (11) (40/1 -186%) Tuscan Point		40 40/1(-186%)																															(11) Tuscan Point 40/1, Too green to show anything when fifth of 7 in novice event at Ripon (5f, heavy) on debut 18 days ago. Soundly beaten at Ripon, albeit on soft ground.
6th	3 6th (3) (9/2 +55%) Against The Wind		4.5 9/2(+55%)																															(3) Against The Wind 9/2, Foaled February 10. £60,000 yearling, Earthlight colt. Half-brother to 5f/6f winner Saatty and winner up to 1m Mumayaz. One of 2 newcomers for a yard bidding for a hat-trick in this race. £60,000 yearling; by Earthlight; stablemate of American Style; market helpful.
7th	6 7th (6) (25/1 -108%) Fuji Mountain		25 25/1(-108%)																															(6) Fuji Mountain 25/1, Foaled January 24. 62,000 gns yearling, Invincible Spirit gelding. Dam 2-y-o 6f winner. Bred to be an early type. 62,000gns yearling; yard has low strike-rate with 2yos in last five years.
8th	10 8th (10) (5/1 +0%) Station X		5 5/1(+0%)																															(10) Station X 5/1, Foaled February 21. Dark Angel colt. Brother to smart winner up to 7f Decrypt and half-brother to useful winner up to 5.4f Blackberry and 2-y-o 5f winner Good Point. Dam 2-y-o 5f winner. Bred to be sharp and promising first effort when second of 5 in a Musselburgh novice. More to come. Promising second in similar event at Musselburgh; form boosted since; leading claims.
9th	4 9th (4) (28/1 -133%) American Style		28 28/1(-133%)																															(4) American Style 28/1, Foaled February 13. £22,000 yearling, Washington Dc colt. Dam 7f/1m winner. Yard won the last 2 renewals of this. £22,000 yearling; by Washington DC; stablemate of Against The Wind; check betting.
10th	5 10th (5) (14/1 -115%) Bentley Air		14 14/1(-115%)																															(5) Bentley Air 14/1, Foaled April 15. 88,000 gns yearling, Pinatubo colt. Half-brother to 1¼m winner Carloun. Dam unraced half-sister to smart 7f winner Hadaatha out of smart winner up to 1m (2-y-o 7f winner) Hathrah. 88,000gns yearling; by Pinatubo; heed the market signals.
11th	9 11th (9) (50/1 -178%) Solar Biricz		50 50/1(-178%)																															(9) Solar Biricz 50/1, Coltish beforehand and could manage only 8¼ lengths last of 5 to Francisco's Piece in maiden at Pontefract (5f, soft) on debut 14 days ago. About 8l behind Francisco's Piece at Pontefract, albeit on soft going.

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16:45 York Stakes (Class 2) 5f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

A highly encouraging second on his debut at Musselburgh last month in a contest where the third has come out and scored since, the well-bred STATION X is open to plenty of improvement for the in-form Bryan Smart team. King Of Light has similar claims on the back of a promising third at Windsor where he was sent off favourite, while Francisco's Piece and Zabeel Road both have penalties to overcome for comfortable first-time-out successes.

Kevin Ryan has won the last 2 renewals of this and is represented by newcomers AGAINST THE WIND and American Style. The former is an early foal and is very much bred to be a sharp 2-y-o, so he gets the vote. Debut-winners Francisco's Piece and Zabeel Road have to command respect, whth Station X also of interest following a pleasing start at Musselburgh.

The strongest form contenders are STATION X (narrowly preferred) and Francisco's Piece. Shadow Army is an interesting newcomer.

16:45 York Stakes (Class 2) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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17:20 York Handicap (Class 4) 12f - 20 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	12 1st (12) (9/2 +44%) Dancing In Paris		4.5 9/2(+44%)																															(12) Dancing In Paris 9/2, Yet to add to his Haydock breakthrough success last spring but shouldn't have to wait too long to double his tally if he manages to build on his near miss at Lingfield (1¼m, good to firm) on Saturday. Well worth another crack at this trip and he has to enter calculations. Short-headed at Lingfield four days ago; well beaten last autumn on his only two 1m4f runs.
2	14 2nd (14) (11/1 +39%) Piecederesistance		11 11/1(+39%)																															(14) Piecederesistance 11/1, Posted some decent efforts in defeat last season, including when sixth of 18 in this race off an 11 lb higher mark 12 months ago. Still, others make more appeal from a win point of view. Well held on his four visits to York, three last year; no win since July 2022.
3	7 3rd (7) (11/2 +61%) Toshizou		5.5 11/2(+61%)																															(7) Toshizou 11/2, Sole success to date came in a 2-y-o Tipperary maiden for Joseph O'Brien back in 2020. Rather in-and-out since joining this yard but he was a good second off a 4 lb higher mark here in October, so there is cause for optimism. Beaten all 20 times since winning in 2020 on his second start; not proven over this far.
4	2 4th (2) (12/1 +0%) Arrange		12 12/1(+0%)																															(2) Arrange 12/1, Found some improvement when bagging back-to-back handicaps in September and closed off 2023 campaign with a solid second upped to 2m here. Wasn't given a hard time on her reappearance at Thirsk and likely to be much sharper now. Not discounted. No show on reappearance but it's not forgotten that she was on the up last autumn.
5th	3 5th (3) (15/2 +32%) Asgard's Captain		7.5 15/2(+32%)																															(3) Asgard's Captain 15/2, Won twice for Thomas Dowling in 2023 and has kicked on again for new yard this year, scoring 4 times on the AW at up to 1¼m. Continued the good work back on turf when runner-up at Windsor recently and shapes as though this stiffer test will be right up his street. One to consider. 2nd at Windsor (1m2f, good to soft) back on turf, making most and coming back strongly.
6th	8 6th (8) (18/1 -80%) Bringbackmemories		18 18/1(-80%)																															(8) Bringbackmemories 18/1, Produced a career-best when scoring in ready fashion at Newcastle (12.4f) in March. 4 lb rise fair enough and he was a solid second to Gibside over C&D on his sole previous visit here last summer. Another bold show could be on the way. C&D second last July; ran well every time in December-March AW campaign, including 2 wins.
7th	11 7th (11) (25/1 -39%) Bustaam		25 25/1(-39%)																															(11) Bustaam 25/1, Off the mark in decisive fashion at Doncaster (10.2f, heavy) in March and didn't do much wrong when runner-up at Pontefract next time. However, latest Ayr effort was a let-down (reared and lost ground leaving the stalls) and whether he wants ground this quick remains to be seen. Won at Doncaster (1m2f, soft) and 2nd at Pontefract (1m2f, heavy); blew the start latest.
8th	16 8th (16) (33/1 -175%) Gibside		33 33/1(-175%)																															(16) Gibside 33/1, Goes well here, as he reiterated when readily accounting for Bringbackmemories and 8 others over this C&D off a 1 lb higher mark last July. Mixed bag thereafter, though, and lack of a recent run is a worry (poor record when fresh). C&D win last July off 1lb higher; last two seasons suggest he will need this reappearance.
9th	17 9th (17) (14/1 +22%) Powerful Response		14 14/1(+22%)																															(17) Powerful Response 14/1, Career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Nottingham (10.2f, heavy) last month. Creditable fourth at Ayr 9 days later and he's not without each-way hope. Running on at 1m2f; not certain to stay 1m4f on pedigree or as he can race a bit freely.
10th	9 10th (9) (33/1 -175%) Skye Breeze		33 33/1(-175%)																															(9) Skye Breeze 33/1, Back-to-back winner of AW handicaps (both at around 1½m) at the start of the year before finishing a creditable fourth in a competitive contest at Southwell in March. Turned over when odds-on for a 4-runner affair at Newcastle recently but wasn't seen to best effect that day. Place possibilities. Good record in 1m4f handicaps on Tapeta; turf form (five runs) is of a lower standard.
11th	5 11th (5) (5/1 +38%) Wahraan		5 5/1(+38%)																															(5) Wahraan 5/1, Pretty useful form for Sir Michael Stoute a few years ago and, though well first 2 runs for new yard following 14 months off, he took a step back in the right direction when third in a first-time hood at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm), despite completely blowing the start. On a dangerous mark. Third at Windsor (11.4f) latest, despite losing stacks of ground when he swerved at start.
12th	15 12th (15) (66/1 -450%) Whatacracker		66 66/1(-450%)																															(15) Whatacracker 66/1, Cracksman 4-y-o who confirmed himself progressive when forging clear to score at Carlisle last July. However, absent since finishing sixth to Dark Moon Rising over this C&D later that month and, in any case, this mark demands improvement. Off since July; hooded for this reappearance and needs to resume in peak form.
13th	10 13th (10) (14/1 +30%) Strawman		14 14/1(+30%)																															(10) Strawman 14/1, Signed off last season on a winning note at Newcastle (12.4f) and performed with credit when fifth of 14 on his reappearance at Thirsk. Entitled to come on for that run but likely to find one or two too good all the same. Creditable fifth on reappearance; does not look the best handicapped on 2023 form.
14th	18 14th (18) (25/1 -14%) Gastronomy		25 25/1(-14%)																															(18) Gastronomy 25/1, Off the mark in a 9-runner Newcastle handicap (12.4f) on penultimate start and ran at least as well in defeat at Wolverhampton next time. Record on turf stands at 0-9, though, and others have more pressing claims. Running well on AW and has a chance on some 2023 turf form too.
15th	4 15th (4) (18/1 -125%) Dark Moon Rising		18 18/1(-125%)																															(4) Dark Moon Rising 18/1, Got his head back in front when accounting for 8 rivals off this mark in a C&D handicap last summer. However, not in the same form since and it could be that he'll need a few runs before coming to the boil, as was the case in 2023. Won at York (1m4f, good) last July, from eight visits; back to that last winning mark.
16th	6 16th (6) (12/1 -9%) Thundering		12 12/1(-9%)																															(6) Thundering 12/1, Took advantage of a much-reduced mark at Ayr in September. Hasn't troubled the judge in 3 subsequent starts, including on last month's reappearance at Pontefract, but this 5-y-o is nevertheless dangerous to discount now eased in class. Showed his good side to score at Ayr last September and has same mark today; inconsistent.
17th	1 17th (1) (33/1 -32%) Cardano		33 33/1(-32%)																															(1) Cardano 33/1, Regained the winning thread at Epsom (1½m, good to firm) following a wind op in September but well held over hurdles next 2 starts and never a threat back in this sphere on the AW when last seen in November. Mid-field in this race 12 months ago and his record when fresh doesn't augur well. Won at Epsom (1m4f) last September; below form in the autumn; usual cheekpieces are absent.
18th	19 18th (19) (150/1 -20%) Royal Observatory		150 150/1(-20%)																															(19) Royal Observatory 150/1, Comfortably held in 2 bumpers and hasn't fared much better in this sphere, beaten a long way on recent handicap debut at Doncaster. No show when 125-1 on handicap debut at Doncaster (1m4f, soft) so best watched.
19th	13 19th (13) (150/1 -50%) Tarjamah		150 150/1(-50%)																															(13) Tarjamah 150/1, Debut winner on the AW for the Gosdens in December 2022 but it would be something of an understatement to say that he's since gone the wrong way, failing to beat a rival home both starts for new yard in recent weeks. Lightly raced; beaten 25l in both her starts for new yard, so best watched.
20th	20 20th (20) (33/1 -175%) Burglar's Dream		33 33/1(-175%)																															(20) Burglar's Dream 33/1, Stoutly-bred gelding who has yet to get his head in front but he has low-mileage for a 4-y-o and resumed from an 11-month absence with a cracking effort at Beverley (1¼m, good to soft) where he was just touched off. Solid each-way claims. 4yo; has had just seven races; close second of seven at Beverley (1m2f, soft) on return.

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17:20 York Handicap (Class 4) 12f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

WAHRAAN caught the eye on his third run for these connections at Windsor, losing plenty of ground early due to a tardy start before staying on well for third. The son of Le Havre has dropped 4lb below his last winning mark and he gets the vote ahead of recent Lingfield second Dancing In Paris and Newcastle winner Bringbackmemories, who ran well over C&D last July. Asgard's Captain and Burglar's Dream cannot be ruled out either.

This looks more open than many of the recent editions of this handicap and THUNDERING is worth chancing. He admittedly struggled for the most part last term but his Ayr success in September served as a reminder of his ability and this will be his first run in 0-85 company since winning at Newcastle in June 2022. Dancing In Paris is greatly respected on the back of his fine effort at Lingfield on Saturday and he is next on the list ahead of Arrange, Bringbackmemories and Burglar's Dream.

On good ground, BRINGBACKMEMORIES tops the list, while Bustaam can go well if it's soft.

17:20 York Handicap (Class 4) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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How to use Tomform

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This is the 16:15 Kempton race from the video above backed at 28/1 earlier in the day.

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