15:00 York Group 2 (Class 1) 6f - 10 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	10 1st (10) (12/1 -33%) Azure Blue		12 12/1(-33%)																															(10) Azure Blue 12/1, Went from strength to strength last year having graduated through the handicap ranks and she picked up where she left off with a taking winner in listed company at Newmarket 11 days ago. Went with plenty of zest and limit may not have been reached so she's not to be underestimated. Progressive filly; well down this pack on ratings but could well improve further.
2	1 2nd (1) (5/1 -43%) Highfield Princess		5 5/1(-43%)																															(1) Highfield Princess 5/1, High-class mare who won 5 times (including this) in a brilliant 2022 campaign, 3 of them at Group 1 level, including the Nunthorpe at this venue. Lesser effort in the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint at Keeneland easy to excuse and she's the one to beat if close to her peak form on reappearance. Fantastic mare; won this race last year and completed a Group 1 hat-trick later in 2022.
3	4 3rd (4) (12/1 +45%) Commanche Falls		12 12/1(+45%)																															(4) Commanche Falls 12/1, Enjoyed cracking 2022, landing Stewards' Cup at Goodwood for second year running and also second in Ayr Gold Cup. All the sharper for reappearance when narrowly denied in Newmarket Group 3 last month (just ahead of Creative Force) though that rival reversed the form at Haydock on Saturday. Finished behind Creative Force at Haydock on Saturday; opposed on first Group 2 attempt.
4	2 4th (2) (50/1 +0%) Annaf		50 50/1(+0%)																															(2) Annaf 50/1, Smart performer on the AW, completing the hat-trick in listed company at Lingfield in February. Ran up to form when last seen in April but big question is whether he can transfer that level to turf. Close third to Diligent Harry on latest AW start; faces a much harder task back on turf.
5th	11 5th (11) (2.12/1 +53%) Marshman		2.12 2.12/1(+53%)																															(11) Marshman 2.12/1, Won first 2 starts before an excellent second in the Gimcrack over C&D. Didn't need to improve to make a winning reappearance in a Group 3 at Chantilly, needing to be firmly driven to keep straight. Steps up in class but he's not fully exposed and receives weight all round. Still-unexposed 3yo colt; Gimcrack runner-up; interesting on first run against his elders.
6th	6 6th (6) (28/1 +30%) Diligent Harry		28 28/1(+30%)																															(6) Diligent Harry 28/1, Lightly raced for a 5-y-o and just about better than ever when landing 11-runner All-Weather Sprint Championships at Newcastle last month. Effective on turf but career-best effort needed. Made all in notable contest on latest AW outing; 0-6 on turf and faces a tough assignment.
7th	9 7th (9) (8/1 -45%) The Astrologist		8 8/1(-45%)																															(9) The Astrologist 8/1, Group 3 winner in Australia who ran a screamer when runner-up in Al Quoz Sprint at Meydan in March, just failing. That form brings him right into the mix on British debut with Ryan Moore booked. Australian gelding who went very close in Group 1 at Meydan most recently; big player.
8th	3 8th (3) (20/1 +9%) Art Power		20 20/1(+9%)																															(3) Art Power 20/1, Back to best when landing the Group 3 Renaissance Stakes for a second successive year at the Curragh in September. Not quite in same form to end the year and he was a shade too free when mid-field in this a year ago. Major player on peak form but needs to stage a revival on first run since being gelded.
9th	7 9th (7) (18/1 -29%) Emaraaty Ana		18 18/1(-29%)																															(7) Emaraaty Ana 18/1, Group 1 winner over 6f 2021 and placed in the last 2 renewals of the Nunthorpe. As good as ever when second Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint at Keeneland final start last year and that puts him in the mix. Placed in top-level sprints on last three starts in 2022; each-way possibilities.
5	5 |PU| (5) (3/1 +0%) Creative Force		3 3/1(+0%)																															(5) Creative Force 3/1, Winner of the 2021 Champions Sprint at Ascot and placed 3 times at Group 1 level in 2022. Finished ¾ length behind Commanche Falls when third in Newmarket Group 3 on reappearance but met that rival on better terms at Haydock on Saturday and he duly reversed the form when tasting success. Comfortable win at Haydock on Saturday; smart performer who is respected back up in class.

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15:00 York Group 2 (Class 1) 6f Race Class Flow

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

Highfield Princess enjoyed a marvellous campaign last term and the three-time Group 1 winner demands the utmost respect. The six-year-old is yet to win after a lengthy absence, however, and it may pay to side with the race-fit CREATIVE FORCE. Despite failing to justify favouritism on his seasonal reappearance at Newmarket, the son of Dubawi made amends in emphatic style when comprehensively getting the better of his rivals at Haydock. He gets the nod despite a quick turnaround, while Emaraaty Ana may mount a bold bid too.

HIGHFIELD PRINCESS had race fitness on her side when landing this a year ago, and while she's no banker to be fully tuned this time, this triple Group 1 winner may still outclass these. Australian-raider The Astrologist brings totally different formlines to the table and he's a fascinating contender, with Creative Force completing the shortlist turned out quickly following a success at Haydock on Saturday.

The progressive and still-unexposed MARSHMAN (nap) is taken to defeat his elders. The Astrologist is second choice.

15:00 York Group 2 (Class 1) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:35 York Group 3 (Class 1) 10f - 8 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) (18/1 -29%) Soul Sister		18 18/1(-29%)																															(8) Soul Sister 18/1, Well-bred filly who made the ideal start when scoring on heavy ground at Doncaster last year. Underwhelming return in Fred Darling at Newbury, though, and has plenty of improvement to find. Won Doncaster maiden (1m, soft) as 2yo; 6-1, tailed off in Gr3 at Newbury (7f, soft) April.
2	6 2nd (6) (3.33/1 +26%) Novakai		3.33 3.33/1(+26%)																															(6) Novakai 3.33/1, Progressive last season and signed off with a terrific effort to finish second in the Fillies' Mile at Newmarket. No reason why she won't go on improving up in trip and makes plenty of appeal on return. 2nd over 1m as 2yo in Group 2 at Doncaster and Group 1 at Newmarket; best form in this.
3	3 3rd (3) (1.88/1 +0%) Infinite Cosmos		1.88 1.88/1(+0%)																															(3) Infinite Cosmos 1.88/1, Has an excellent pedigree and confirmed debut promise when readily off the mark in Newmarket maiden over this trip 12 days ago. There could be a lot more to come and she's a big player up in grade. Short-headed by Sea Of Roses on debut; 8-11, no fuss going one better 12 days ago (1m2f).
4	5 4th (5) (8/1 +11%) Midnight Mile		8 8/1(+11%)																															(5) Midnight Mile 8/1, Belied double-figure odds to land a novice at Doncaster on debut then took a marked step forward to land the Oh So Sharp Stakes at Newmarket second time out. Far from disgraced in the Juvenile Fillies Turf at Keeneland 6 months ago and this longer trip promises to suit. Won 7f Group 3 at Newmarket before coming from last to 4th at the Breeders' Cup (1m).
5th	7 5th (7) (7.5/1 +12%) Sea Of Roses		7.5 7.5/1(+12%)																															(7) Sea Of Roses 7.5/1, Useful filly. 19/1, 2½ lengths second of 8 to Pensee du Jour in Prix Penelope at Saint-Cloud (10.4f, good to soft) 46 days ago, slowly away. Could well improve further and looks well worth her place in a race like this. Improved again in Group 3 at Saint-Cloud (10.5f, soft) in April, running on well for 2nd.
6th	4 6th (4) (10/1 -18%) Lambada		10 10/1(-18%)																															(4) Lambada 10/1, Confirmed previous encouragement to open her account in a maiden at Gowran on return and, while she needs a lot more to compete in this, it's significant that her top trainer has sent her over. Won maiden at Gowran Park (9.5f, soft) in April in clearcut fashion despite looking green.
7th	1 7th (1) (14/1 -17%) Empress Wu		14 14/1(-17%)																															(1) Empress Wu 14/1, Sea The Moon filly who is from quite a good family and belied odds of 16/1 to make a successful start at Lingfield over this trip 6 months ago. Clearly has some talent but this might come too soon in her development. 16-1 for maiden at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) in November, finishing strongly for impressive win.
8th	2 8th (2) (7.5/1 -7%) Gather Ye Rosebuds		7.5 7.5/1(-7%)																															(2) Gather Ye Rosebuds 7.5/1, Related to numerous winners and opened her account at the first attempt (despite being sent off at 33/1) in a maiden at Newbury over this trip. Plenty in hand that day and no surprise that she's up in grade. Could feature. 33-1 for 16-runner maiden at Newbury (1m2f, soft) last month but won it by nearly 10l.

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15:35 York Group 3 (Class 1) 10f Race Class Flow

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

Second to the smart Arrest on her debut, Sea Of Roses put her experience to good use when beating INFINITE COSMOS (second) at Doncaster next time out. That said, the latter made no mistake when recording a facile success at Newmarket on her return to action 12 days ago and Sir Michael Stoute's filly, who holds some lofty entries, can rubber-stamp her Classic credentials with victory here. Others to note include Novakai, Midnight Mile and Gather Ye Rosebuds, who won impressively at Newbury on her debut.

NOVAKAI signed off last season with an excellent effort at the top level and, while there are numerous rivals open to improvement, she looks a solid option up in trip on her reappearance. Infinite Cosmos made a good impression when opening her account at Newmarket recently and looks the type to go on progressing, so she's a big danger, while Gather Ye Rosebuds is an interesting one on the back of an impressive debut success.

The betting is dominated by Infinite Cosmos. Preference is for NOVAKAI who was second in the Group 1 Fillies' Mile.

15:35 York Group 3 (Class 1) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:10 York Handicap (Class 3) 7f - 14 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) (10/1 +17%) Dark Thirty		10 10/1(+17%)																															(8) Dark Thirty 10/1, Didn't progress as hoped last year having made a winning debut in a Newbury maiden (6f, good). However, he took a small step forward when beaten only by an improving handicap debutant at Newmarket (8f, soft) 10 days ago and can be in the mix once again. Good second at Newmarket recently but some of these look to be open to greater improvement.
2	6 2nd (6) (8.5/1 +15%) Catch The Paddy		8.5 8.5/1(+15%)																															(6) Catch The Paddy 8.5/1, Runner-up first 2 starts and didn't need to improve to make it third time lucky in 6f Hamilton maiden last June. Took his form up a notch when making a winning nursery debut at this track a month later but not up to the task in Gimcrack. Could feature on return. Did it nicely in nursery here last July and could be well treated off this 7lb higher mark.
3	2 3rd (2) (9/1 -29%) Ramazan		9 9/1(-29%)																															(2) Ramazan 9/1, Dual winner last year and caught the eye in the latter stages when close third in valuable sales race at the Curragh (7f, good to soft) in September, coming from a similar position as the winner but conceding first run. Gelded in the interim and needs considering. Third in valuable Irish sales race when last seen and he's a possible on his reappearance.
4	12 4th (12) (22/1 -38%) Rose Prick		22 22/1(-38%)																															(12) Rose Prick 22/1, Made a winning handicap debut last August and ran to similar level when 7¾ lengths sixth of 10 to Caernarfon in listed race (33/1) at Newmarket (8f, soft) 6 months ago. Back in handicap company and may well resume her progress. Nursery winner last August and yard going well, but she needs to produce something extra.
5th	11 5th (11) (10/1 -54%) New Endeavour		10 10/1(-54%)																															(11) New Endeavour 10/1, Didn't need to improve to get off the mark on nursery debut at Kempton (7f) in September. Ran at least as well in defeat when fifth in valuable sales race at the Curragh (7f, good to soft) later that month and will need to hit the ground running on reappearance. Won 7f AW nursery last September and open to further improvement this year for top trainer.
6th	10 6th (10) (33/1 -50%) Theme Park		33 33/1(-50%)																															(10) Theme Park 33/1, Looked promising when winning 7f minor event at Kempton in September on his final run for Sir Michael Stoute. Changed hands for 200,000gns but disappointed when only fifth in 1m Redcar novice just over 5 weeks ago. Needs to bounce back on handicap debut but that's possible. Lightly raced and retains potential but this is a tough race in which to bounce back.
7th	4 7th (4) (8/1 +11%) Coco Jack		8 8/1(+11%)																															(4) Coco Jack 8/1, Successful 3 times in novice company last term and improved again to land Hamilton nursery (6f) in August. Essentially run with credit all 4 starts on AW/turf so far this year and expected to give another good account for all he's more exposed than most. Solid fourth at Haydock last time but looks exposed and may again be vulnerable today.
8th	9 8th (9) (33/1 +18%) Waiting All Night		33 33/1(+18%)																															(9) Waiting All Night 33/1, Made a winning debut at Wolverhampton last May and highly tried after, finishing fifth in Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot the following month. Makes return/handicap debut but is more exposed that the majority in this. Case can be made on last summer's form but below par towards end of campaign; gelded since.
9th	7 9th (7) (5/1 +29%) Zu Run		5 5/1(+29%)																															(7) Zu Run 5/1, Zoustar colt who showed the benefit of his initial outing when scoring in good style in a 7f Chelmsford novice in September. Improved further when runner-up under a penalty at Kempton a month later and he's one to look out for on return/handicap debut with Murphy in the plate. Promise in light 2yo campaign and he's in good hands to continue to progress this year.
10th	13 10th (13) (16/1 +27%) Hey Lyla		16 16/1(+27%)																															(13) Hey Lyla 16/1, Had gone close on numerous occasions and made the most of a good opportunity with the minimum of fuss in maiden at Ayr (7.2f, good to firm) just under a fortnight ago. This is just her second outing in handicaps so she could have more to offer. Off mark on 8th start in recent Ayr maiden; needs better than ever to follow up today.
11th	1 11th (1) (9/1 -38%) Chuzzlewit		9 9/1(-38%)																															(1) Chuzzlewit 9/1, 450,000 gns Showcasing colt who got off the mark at the third time of asking in Ayr novice back in September (led dying strides). Took his form up a notch when fifth in listed contest at Newcastle (8f) on return and he's open to further improvement now handicapping. Listed fifth latest; not obviously well treated, but highly regarded and not ruled out.
12th	3 12th (3) (4.5/1 +50%) Caragio		4.5 4.5/1(+50%)																															(3) Caragio 4.5/1, Found improvement when opening account at Leicester (7f) in October but below that level in Horris Hill over C&D 11 days later. Sights lowered now and can't be ruled out on return/handicap bow. Impressive winner of 2yo novice at Leicester and he has potential off his opening mark.
13th	14 13th (14) (66/1 -100%) Sunny Orange		66 66/1(-100%)																															(14) Sunny Orange 66/1, Lost his way last year after making a winning debut last spring. However, bounced back to his best on first outing for this new yard after 8 months off when runner-up at Beverley (7.4f, soft) just over a fortnight ago and he could well step up on that effort. Runner-up in Beverley handicap on stable debut and it's possible he can build on that.
14th	5 14th (5) (11/1 -69%) Onight		11 11/1(-69%)																															(5) Onight 11/1, Confirmed debut promise when scoring at Newcastle in February and put experience to good use to follow up at Kempton (7f) a couple of months later. Things are sure to get tougher now handicapping, but it remains early days. 2-3 on AW; makes handicap/turf debut in a hot race but he has to be respected.

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16:10 York Handicap (Class 3) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Onight has won two out of three starts to date, the latest of those victories coming at Kempton and he has to be respected on his handicap bow, but he could play second fiddle to CATCH THE PADDY. The son of No Nay Never wasn't disgraced in the Gimcrack in August last year and could find even more improvement on his first try at this trip. Zu Run and Chuzzlewit are others to note.

Cases can be made for many of these, but the vote goes to ZU RUN, who improved on each of his 3 outings as a 2-y-o and Andrew Balding's colt can make a winning start to life in handicaps with Oisin Murphy taking over in the saddle. Chuzzlewit took his form up a notch on return at Newcastle last month, so he's put forward as the main danger with further improvement on the cards, ahead of Coco Jack and Ed Walker's filly Rose Prick.

The Roger Teal-trained CARAGIO has potential off his opening mark and earns the vote ahead of course winner Catch The Paddy.

16:10 York Handicap (Class 3) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:45 York Stakes (Class 2) 5f - 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) (8.5/1 +29%) Mon Na Slieve		8.5 8.5/1(+29%)																															(6) Mon Na Slieve 8.5/1, Foaled March 17. €22,000 yearling, 190,000 gns 2-y-o, Exceed And Excel colt. Dam, 7f-1m winner, sister to smart winner up to 1¼m Artigiano. Clearly caught the eye at the Breeze-Ups and 1 of 2 interesting newcomers for the stable. 190,000gns (breeze-up) 2yo; by Exceed And Excel; stablemate of Barnaby; check the betting.
2	5 2nd (5) (2.5/1 +9%) Mashadi		2.5 2.5/1(+9%)																															(5) Mashadi 2.5/1, Foaled March 27. 265,000 gns yearling, Blue Point colt. Half-brother to 6f winner Joy Choi and Italian 6f/7f winner Lee Way. 7/4, encouraging start in 3-runner 5f Newmarket maiden 10 days ago, not going down without a fight. Will improve. Went close in Newmarket maiden on 1,000 Guineas day; the only runner with experience.
3	3 3rd (3) (1.1/1 -10%) Kylian		1.1 1.1/1(-10%)																															(3) Kylian 1.1/1, Foaled February 28. Invincible Spirit colt. Dam useful 2-y-o 6f/7f winner. Yard did well with juveniles here last season and he's one to note. Invincible Spirit colt; trainer has made a bright start with 2yos this season; likely type.
4	4 4th (4) (40/1 +0%) Land Lover		40 40/1(+0%)																															(4) Land Lover 40/1, Foaled February 24. £40,000 yearling, Land Force colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful 6f-1m winner Miss Sugars and 11f/1½m winner Sir Prize. Dam 2-y-o 6f winner. Yard have had a couple of early 2-y-o winners so he's one to note. £40,000 yearling; by Land Force; stable's two 2yo winners this term came at Beverley.
5th	8 5th (8) (10/1 -122%) The Caribbean		10 10/1(-122%)																															(8) The Caribbean 10/1, Foaled January 23. No Nay Never colt. Half-brother to several winners, including winner up to 9f Roman Empire and winner up to 10.3f Star of India. Obvious appeal on debut for top connections. No Nay Never half-brother to six winners; Ballydoyle colt who has to be feared.
6th	2 6th (2) (8/1 +33%) Brave Empire		8 8/1(+33%)																															(2) Brave Empire 8/1, Foaled January 11. 450,000 gns yearling, Dark Angel colt. Dam 2-y-o 5f winner on debut. Yard has plenty of winning newcomers and owners keen to target this meeting. Oldest in the field and could go well first time up. 450,000gns yearling; by Dark Angel out of a 5f 2yo winner; notable connections; respected.
7th	1 7th (1) (28/1 -133%) Barnaby		28 28/1(-133%)																															(1) Barnaby 28/1, Foaled March 20. €20,000 foal, £50,000 yearling, Soldier's Call colt. Half-brother to winner abroad by Dragon Pulse. Dam unraced out of useful 1m winner (stayed 1½m) Athenian Way. One of 2 interesting newcomers for yard. £50,000 yearling; by Soldier's Call; one of two runners for this yard; market instructive.

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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.

MASHADI rallied well when just denied on his first start at Newmarket earlier in the month and Richard Hannon's colt, who is the only runner in the field who has racecourse experience, wouldn't need to improve much from that effort to go one better. The Caribbean warrants plenty of respect for Aidan O'Brien, being a half-brother to a Phoenix Stakes winner, while others to note in what is likely to be an informative contest include Brave Empire and Kylian.

The betting will be interesting in this valuable 2-y-o contest but MASHADI's experience could prove key and he's taken to come out on top after his promising first run at Newmarket. Brave Empire, The Caribbean and Barnaby head up the newcomers.

Newmarket runner-up MASHADI may put his experience to good use. Brave Empire, The Caribbean and Kylian are respected.

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

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17:15 York Handicap (Class 4) 12f - 18 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	11 1st (11) (7/1 +22%) Kihavah		7 7/1(+22%)																															(11) Kihavah 7/1, Dual purpose performer who took this race from a 2 lb lower mark 12 months ago. Comes here having shaped pretty well over hurdles on 2 of his last 3 starts and no surprise to see him give a good account of himself back on the level. Justified favouritism in this last year off 2lb lower; interesting to see market strength.
2	2 2nd (2) (4.5/1 +25%) Vega Sicilia		4.5 4.5/1(+25%)																															(2) Vega Sicilia 4.5/1, Off the mark at Wolverhampton (12.2f) in December and filled runners-up spot on 4 of his 5 starts subsequently, likely he'd have won if delaying his effort a little longer for the latest of them at Salisbury (12f) 2 weeks ago. This mark clearly not beyond him on that evidence. 2nd over 1m4f in four of his five handicaps since novice win; threw it away last time.
3	4 3rd (4) (12/1 -20%) Splendent		12 12/1(-20%)																															(4) Splendent 12/1, Lightly raced for his age and he confirmed reappearance promise to double his career tally at Windsor (11.5f, heavy) 9 days ago, edging ahead late on. Needed his mind making up for him then and this a tougher ask under a penalty. Upped in trip to win five-runner race at Windsor (11.4f, soft; acts on good to firm).
4	20 4th (20) (11/1 +67%) Reach		11 11/1(+67%)																															(20) Reach 11/1, Lightly raced filly who was visually impressive when off the mark at third attempt in a Pontefract maiden (12f) in October. May of found the race coming too soon back there later that month and shaped as if she'd come on for her first start for 6 months at Bath (11.6f) 6 weeks ago. 2 lb lower now. Promise of 1m4f maiden win cannot be forgotten despite her two handicaps since.
5th	14 5th (14) (12/1 +25%) Real Terms		12 12/1(+25%)																															(14) Real Terms 12/1, Three-time winner last summer (at up to 12f) and she never got the chance to open up when midfield in 14-runner Musselburgh handicap (12.5f) on return 17 days ago, not clear run over 2f out and running on. Consistency is hard to knock overall and she's a live each-way player here. Denied a clear run when coming from last at Catterick on reappearance, finishing 6th of 14.
6th	1 6th (1) (22/1 +0%) Piecederesistance		22 22/1(+0%)																															(1) Piecederesistance 22/1, Made a very bright return last season, confirming promise of his reappearance run when scoring at Pontefract (10f) in June. Placed twice over hurdles towards back end of last year and entitled to come on for his reappearance run at aforementioned venue 23 days ago. May come on from reappearance; unraced over this far on Flat and may not stay.
7th	5 7th (5) (10/1 -25%) Saturn Five		10 10/1(-25%)																															(5) Saturn Five 10/1, Landed a 9f Punchestown maiden on second of 3 starts for Joseph O'Brien as a 3-y-o. Changed hands for 62,000 gns thereafter and best not judged too harshly on his midfield effort (back from 7 months off) at Newbury in April. On a handy mark on pick of his form and he's worth a look. Ex-Irish; hooded for this second British run; lightly raced, so not dismissed.
8th	15 8th (15) (22/1 +12%) Shake A Leg		22 22/1(+12%)																															(15) Shake A Leg 22/1, Dual winner in 2022 who shaped as if needing his first start for 6 months when last of 6 in a Newcastle handicap (12.5f) in March. Has fallen back down to last winning mark ahead of this but he'll need to leave that well behind to figure here. Good third here in July; down the field in his only two runs since; on last winning mark.
9th	3 9th (3) (8/1 -60%) Paris Lights		8 8/1(-60%)																															(3) Paris Lights 8/1, Showed improved form for new yard (sold for 60,000 gns and also gelded) when winning 6-runner Lingfield novice (10f) in December. Took another step forward when runner-up in handicap back there a month later and of interest back on turf given he's unexposed at this sort of trip. Ex-Irish; Lingfield 1m2f (AW) has paid dividends and 1m4f looks worth exploring.
10th	16 10th (16) (16/1 +20%) Billy No Mates		16 16/1(+20%)																															(16) Billy No Mates 16/1, Lightly raced in recent seasons, back to winning ways on return at Thirsk last July prior to solid placed efforts next 2 starts. Seemingly working his way back to peak fitness in 2 starts so far this spring and he comes here from reduced mark with his yard amongst the winners. Took a step back towards his 2022 level on latest start; back to a good mark.
11th	13 11th (13) (10/1 -11%) Sea Grey		10 10/1(-11%)																															(13) Sea Grey 10/1, Promise both starts for Andrew Balding and surpassed form showed on first 2 starts on AW for present yard when second on return at Haydock (10f) 18 days ago, headed final 100 yds. Remains low mileage, including on turf now stepping back up in trip. Five races; second in handicap at Haydock (1m2f, good) 18 days ago; probably stays 1m4f.
12th	9 12th (9) (12/1 +0%) Heathen		12 12/1(+0%)																															(9) Heathen 12/1, Low-mileage 4-y-o who displayed much-improved form equipped with a hood to open his account at Newcastle (12.5f) in September and built on that to score on return at Wolverhampton (12.2f) in March. Had heavy ground as an excuse for his subsequent Thirsk disappointment and he's worth another chance. Improved with hood on AW; turf form is a big problem, though, including latest start.
13th	6 13th (6) (18/1 +10%) Strawman		18 18/1(+10%)																															(6) Strawman 18/1, Back to winning ways at Redcar (10f) in June and he ended last term with a trio of placed efforts over that trip. Not seen to best effect when third on return at Ripon (9.7f) 4 weeks ago and whilst he arrives on a workable mark this is understandably more demanding. Solid start to 2023 (third); however, below form last term when he tried 1m3f and 1m4f.
14th	18 14th (18) (25/1 -14%) Natchez Trace		25 25/1(-14%)																															(18) Natchez Trace 25/1, Successful twice on AW during second half of last year and, despite not looking straightforward under pressure, he returned with a respectable third in 14-runner Redcar handicap (10f) last month, no extra last ½f. Entitled to be sharper now. Form case can be made but he does not look the percentage call..
15th	19 15th (19) (14/1 -56%) Vallamorey		14 14/1(-56%)																															(19) Vallamorey 14/1, Well held only start in bumpers but encouragement to glean from exploits in novice/maidens on Flat and impressive when making a winning return/handicap debut at Doncaster (10.2f, heavy) 3 weeks ago. Manner of that suggests she could yet have more to offer. 1m4f and 8lb rise may prove manageable after her impressive handicap debut (1m2f, soft).
16th	12 16th (12) (22/1 -22%) Val Bassett		22 22/1(-22%)																															(12) Val Bassett 22/1, Dual winner on turf/AW for Fabrice Chappet in France. Pretty low-key efforts in couple of starts upon joining present yard, passing a couple only late on when seventh in 9-runner Ayr handicap (10f) 9 days ago. Others preferred. Ex-French; tries a new trip in revival bid and needs a second look.
17th	8 17th (8) (25/1 +11%) Molinari		25 25/1(+11%)																															(8) Molinari 25/1, Enjoyed a very productive 2022, resuming winning ways at Beverley in July and following up in a C&D handicap later that month. Good efforts in defeat on 3 of his 4 starts thereafter and good chance he'll strip fitter for last month's return effort at Thirsk. Two wins last year and plenty of good runs; may have needed his reappearance.
10	10 |PU| (10) (66/1 -65%) Dubai Instinct		66 66/1(-65%)																															(10) Dubai Instinct 66/1, 7-y-o who proved better than ever when opening his account for this yard at Ripon (12f) back in summer 2021. Seemingly not been easy to train given he's been absent subsequently and he's probably best watched unless the market spoke in his favour. Absent since winning at Thirsk in July 2021 (2lb higher now) and that poses a big question.

LTO Selection:

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17:15 York Handicap (Class 4) 12f Race Class Flow

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

Many hold solid chances, not least Kihavah, who won this race off 2lb lower last year and is respected with conditions to suit. Heathen runs for an in-form yard and is also high on the shortlist, despite a below-par effort on testing ground at Thirsk last time, while Vega Sicilia appeals based on consistency shown since being upped in distance. Nevertheless, it might be worth chancing STRAWMAN on these terms, given he is back on a winning mark and has more to offer over this trip.

Having joined George Boughey for 60,000 gns (also gelded), PARIS LIGHTS opened his account in an AW novice in December and took another marked step forward when runner-up on handicap debut at Lingfield (10f) in February. Completely unexposed at this sort of trip, he appeals as being on a handy mark and could be the way to go back from a break. Vega Sicilia, following his good Salisbury second, low-mileage Saturn Five and easy Ripon scorer Vallamorey head up the dangers.

Paris Lights brings potential to this first attempt at 1m4f. Preference is for VALLAMOREY who was impressive in her first handicap.

17:15 York Handicap (Class 4) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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Racecard Key

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S	TomForm fatstest rated speed horse, last time out
T	Top Time speeed rated
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How to use Tomform

Please Watch this short video that will help you learn how to use Tomform.com to filter out the runners and find a winner in each race.

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

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About U.K Horse Racing

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The most famous horse racing event in the UK is the Grand National, which is held annually at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool. It is a jump racing event that is known for its challenging course and has become a national institution in the UK. Other notable horse racing events in the UK include the Derby, held at Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey, and the Royal Ascot, held at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire.

Horse racing in the UK is regulated by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), which sets rules and standards for the industry. It is responsible for the welfare of racehorses and the safety of jockeys and trainers, as well as ensuring fair and transparent racing practices.

In addition to its economic and cultural importance, horse racing in the UK also plays a significant role in the breeding and training of thoroughbred horses. Many of the world's top thoroughbreds are bred and trained in the UK, and the industry plays a vital role in the preservation and promotion of the breed.

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