15:45 York Group 2 (Class 1) 14f - 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	3 1st (3) (7/2 +56%) Giavellotto		3.5 7/2(+56%)																															(3) Giavellotto 7/2, Smart horse who won this race 12 months ago. Good ¾-length third of 14 to Tower of London on Saudi reappearance and he enjoys a pull in the weights with that rival now. Should give a good account but this looks a stronger renewal than last year. Won this last year; ran well here in August; solid runs this year behind Tower Of London.
2	7 2nd (7) (7/2 +13%) Vauban		3.5 7/2(+13%)																															(7) Vauban 7/2, High-class hurdler and also really smart on the Flat, bolting up in a Royal Ascot handicap over this trip last June before winning a Naas Group 3. Seemingly failed to stay 2m when favourite for the Melbourne Cup on his final start and respected back down in distance on his return to action. Leading contender on 2023 Royal Ascot form and no shock if he's still capable of better.
3	4 3rd (4) (5/1 +44%) Gregory		5 5/1(+44%)																															(4) Gregory 5/1, Rapidly developed into a smart performer last year, winning first 3 starts, notably the Queen's Vase at Royal Ascot (1¾m, good). Ran with credit when third in Great Voltigeur here and fifth in St Leger at Doncaster subsequently. Appeals as one likely to resume his progression as a 4-y-o. Needs to find a bit extra but it may be possible, starting out on just his second campaign.
4	2 4th (2) (17/2 -6%) Al Qareem		8.5 17/2(-6%)																															(2) Al Qareem 17/2, Smart performer who won a Chester listed event and Group 3 Cumberland Lodge at Ascot (both 1½m) last season. Good neck second to reopposing Hamish in John Porter at Newbury (1½m, good) on reappearance. In career-best form last four starts, all 1m4f but return to 1m6f may well suit him.
5th	1 5th (1) (7/4 +0%) Tower Of London		1.75 7/4(+0%)																															(1) Tower Of London 7/4, Improver in the Middle East at the start of this year, bagging valuable prizes around 2m in Saudi and Dubai. The latter was a Group 2 so he's shouldered with a 3 lb penalty but he can still be expected to play a prominent role. Fine start to 2024 with big-money wins from off the pace at Riyadh (1m7f) and Meydan (2m).
6th	6 6th (6) (18/1 +28%) Naqeeb		18 18/1(+28%)																															(6) Naqeeb 18/1, Superbly-bred colt (closely related to top-class pair Baaeed and Hukum) who made a sound return to action when 3¾ lengths third of 6 to Outbox in Jockey Club Stakes at Newmarket (1½m ) 14 days ago. This looks a much deeper Group 2 than that one, though. Probably more to offer but hanging right is a concern and he is bottom of these on ratings.

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15:45 York Group 2 (Class 1) 14f Race Class Flow

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

Last year's winner Giavellotto boasts every chance providing the rain stays away, while Vauban must be taken seriously for powerful connections. The vote goes to TOWER OF LONDON, though, who arrives on the back of a career-best performance at Meydan. Aidan O'Brien's charge won the Dubai Gold Cup well in March and that was on the back of another taking win at Riyadh. Last year's St Leger fourth could continue to progress this year and can give these rivals weight and a beating.

HAMISH hasn't finished out of the first 2 at pattern level on his last 9 starts, winning 7 of them, and is taken to enhance his excellent strike-rate but there are plenty of dangers in a very strong renewal. The Gosden stable took this 3 times with outstanding Stradivarius in recent years and the yard's Gregory appeals as one who can develop into a top middle-distance stayer this season so he's second choice ahead of Tower of London.

There is plenty of interest all the way down the card but TOWER OF LONDON has left a most favourable impression with his wins this term.

15:45 York Group 2 (Class 1) 14f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:15 York Stakes (Class 2) 8f - 6 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	3 1st (3) (6/4 +0%) Lead Artist		1.5 6/4(+0%)																															(3) Lead Artist 6/4, Bred in the purple and shaped with plenty of encouragement when nose second of 11 to First Conquest in maiden at Newmarket (8f, good to firm) on debut 29 days ago. Looks sure to improve. Has 6lb pull for a nose with Wood Ditton winner First Conquest; open to plenty of progress.
2	5 2nd (5) (2/1 +40%) Under Siege		2 2/1(+40%)																															(5) Under Siege 2/1, Posted promising second of 17 in maiden at Newbury (8f, good) on debut 27 days ago, keeping on well. Likely to improve and must enter calculations. 20-1 second of 17 in Newbury maiden (1m, good to soft) last month looks highly promising.
3	2 3rd (2) (15/2 -67%) Dark Tornado		7.5 15/2(-67%)																															(2) Dark Tornado 15/2, Twice-raced maiden. Left debut form well behind when second of 9 in minor event at Ascot (7f, firm) 8 months ago. Since joined James Horton and remains open to improvement. 2nd to a smart rival at Ascot (7f, good to firm) in September; has left Peter Chapple-Hyam.
4	1 4th (1) (4/1 -45%) First Conquest		4 4/1(-45%)																															(1) First Conquest 4/1, Made plenty of appeal on pedigree and off the mark at first time of asking when making all in 11-runner maiden (4/1) at Newmarket (8f, good to firm) 29 days ago by nose from Lead Artist. Should have more to offer. Front-running win at Newmarket (1m, good) on debut but nose 2nd Lead Artist now gets 6lb.
5th	6 5th (6) (66/1 -313%) Mystical Maria		66 66/1(-313%)																															(6) Mystical Maria 66/1, Offered plenty to work on when third of 9 in maiden at Newcastle (7.1f) on debut in January. Open to progress but asked a bigger question now. Made promising debut at Newcastle (7f, AW) in January but this race is a tough assignment.
6th	4 6th (4) (100/1 +33%) Longhaired General		100 100/1(+33%)																															(4) Longhaired General 100/1, Sent off huge odds but ran with credit when fourth of 12 in minor event at Redcar (7f, soft) on debut 15 days ago. This looks much tougher, though. 150-1 fourth of 12 in Redcar novice (7f, soft) 15 days ago; others have much better form.

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16:15 York Stakes (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow

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

John & Thady Gosden saddled the winner of this contest 12 months ago and they appear to have another excellent chance with LEAD ARTIST this time around. The Dubawi colt broke slowly on his debut before finishing with purpose to get within a nose of First Conquest, who had the run of the race, in the Wood Ditton. He is 6lb better off and will prove very hard to beat with any improvement. Dark Tornado adds further spice having chased home Ghostwriter as a juvenile.

This can go to LEAD ARTIST, who will have learnt plenty from his promising Newmarket debut last month. First Conquest was the narrow victor on that occasion and looks sure to go well again, despite having to concede weight all round, whilst Under Siege is also much respected.

Lead Artist is weighted to reverse placings with First Conquest but watch out also for the Newbury second UNDER SIEGE.

16:15 York Stakes (Class 2) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:45 York Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 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	15 1st (15) (16/1 -60%) Riot		16 16/1(-60%)																															(15) Riot 16/1, Hit the target four times last year but was never involved from a wide draw back down in trip at Chelmsford (7f) last month. Has dropped to a handy mark and the visor goes back on. Mixed form on AW this year but good fifth in this last season and not discounted.
2	8 2nd (8) (33/1 -83%) Gincident		33 33/1(-83%)																															(8) Gincident 33/1, Ran up to best having dropped back down to his last winning mark at Southwell in March but unable to replicate that on both subsequent starts, not seen to best effect back having a rare outing at this trip last month. Others make more appeal with that in mind. Went close in March but needs to produce more than he's managed the last twice.
3	20 3rd (20) (50/1 -400%) Craven		50 50/1(-400%)																															(20) Craven 50/1, Just 1 success from 16 starts thus far and was well held after 6 months off at Haydock (7f, good) 6 days ago. Never been a model of consistency and the percentage call is to look elsewhere. Feasibly treated on last year's form but needs to improve a bundle for recent reappearance.
4	7 4th (7) (16/1 +20%) Hectic		16 16/1(+20%)																															(7) Hectic 16/1, Winless since his debut and possibly still working his way back to fitness having left Richard Hannon after final 2023 start. Mark dropping and dangerous to rule out. On a reduced mark and didn't run badly on second stable start, but needs something extra.
5th	4 5th (4) (11/2 +54%) Tropez Power		5.5 11/2(+54%)																															(4) Tropez Power 11/2, Goes particularly well at Southwell and finally delivered what he'd promised a few times during the winter when winning 11-runner handicap there (7.1f) 19 days ago by ¾ length from Eldrickjones, leading final 1f and well on top finish. Lower turf mark to work with so hugely respected. Won at Southwell last month and that form has been franked by the runner-up Eldrickjones.
6th	17 6th (17) (11/1 -22%) Carolus Magnus		11 11/1(-22%)																															(17) Carolus Magnus 11/1, Winless since scoring over at Newmarket in 2021 (for Andrew Balding) but showed something to work on after 6 months off when eighth of 16 there (8f, good) just under a fortnight ago. Not one to write off with that under his belt dropped into class 4 company. On a reduced mark but on a long losing run and this drop back in trip poses a question.
7th	14 7th (14) (16/1 -100%) Eligible		16 16/1(-100%)																															(14) Eligible 16/1, Won this corresponding event last year and added to a good Southwell track record when successful there in January. Struggled to get involved back down in trip just under 3 weeks ago but has dropped down to his last winning mark. Considered back on turf. Hold-up horse who won this last year and is just 2lb higher today; player.
8th	13 8th (13) (66/1 -100%) Al Marmar		66 66/1(-100%)																															(13) Al Marmar 66/1, Snapped a losing streak at Chelmsford in January but has rather lost his way in recent weeks. Has switched yards (for 16,000 gns) ahead of this return to turf (failed to beat a rival both starts last year) but the handicapper is at least cutting him some slack. Well beaten on last three starts but perhaps a change of stables will reignite some spark.
9th	19 9th (19) (16/1 -100%) Challet		16 16/1(-100%)																															(19) Challet 16/1, Hasn't won since scoring over C&D in 2021 but was going through a good spell when last seen 9 months ago. He's tended to need the outing when returning from a break, and that will likely be the case again. On 15-race losing sequence but effective over C&D and ended last season in good form.
10th	9 10th (9) (11/1 +21%) The Cookstown Cafu		11 11/1(+21%)																															(9) The Cookstown Cafu 11/1, Ended 2022 in fine form and picked up where he left off with victories at Redcar (7f, heavy) and Pontefract (1m, good to soft). Ended last campaign in a bit of a lull but has been cut a bit of slack by the handicapper as a result ahead of this return from 7 months off. Last year ended in disappointing fashion but his reappearance record catches the eye.
11th	18 11th (18) (11/1 -22%) Danzan		11 11/1(-22%)																															(18) Danzan 11/1, Ran respectably following 6 months off when third of 13 in handicap at Ripon (6f, heavy) and fared easily the best of those ridden on the speed when filling that same position at Thirsk (6f, soft) just under a fortnight ago. In the mix operating from 2 lb below last winning mark. Hard to win with nowadays but often runs well and holds each-way claims.
12th	2 12th (2) (13/2 +35%) Another Investment		6.5 13/2(+35%)																															(2) Another Investment 13/2, C&D winner last summer who is still working his way back to peak fitness this term, fifth of 10 at Newcastle (7.1f) a fortnight ago. Remains 5 lb higher than his last winning mark but he's one to consider back on turf. Close third in this last year and encouraging run at Newcastle recently; on the shortlist.
13th	11 13th (11) (66/1 -32%) Animate		66 66/1(-32%)																															(11) Animate 66/1, Raced too freely when down the field on his final run for Simon & Ed Crisford and similar story on return for his new yard at Ripon (8f, heavy) just under 3 weeks ago. Headgear back on, but he's beaten just 3 of last 30 rivals faced on turf. Well treated but below par on final four runs for the Crisfords & same story on yard debut.
14th	12 14th (12) (50/1 -52%) Bass Player		50 50/1(-52%)																															(12) Bass Player 50/1, Unreliable individual who has offered little in 3 starts this year. Back down in trip with a tongue tie reapplied but it's easy enough to look elsewhere. Encouraging start for this yard last December but not at the same level this year.
15th	5 15th (5) (28/1 +0%) Lyndon B		28 28/1(+0%)																															(5) Lyndon B 28/1, Won handicap at Glorious Goodwood in 2022 but never really fired in 4 starts last term and was below form after 8 months off at Ascot (8f, good) 16 days ago. His mark continues to fall but he was well beaten on reappearance and others are preferred.
16th	16 16th (16) (16/1 -14%) Lahab		16 16/1(-14%)																															(16) Lahab 16/1, Made a good start for this yard and ran well back up in trip when second of 10 in handicap at Newcastle in March. Looked after once his chance had gone back there a fortnight later and now makes his first start on turf for current connections. The first-time hood could help him settle better; lightly raced and capable of a bold bid.
17th	10 17th (10) (9/1 -13%) Red Mirage		9 9/1(-13%)																															(10) Red Mirage 9/1, Has a good record fresh and having had a wind op, took advantage of a much-reduced mark returning from 7 months off at Catterick (7f, soft) just over 3 weeks ago, scoring with a bit in hand. 3 lb rise certainly manageable so he's one for the shortlist. Soft-ground win at Catterick on reappearance; well treated back up just 3lb; not ruled out.
18th	1 18th (1) (11/2 +31%) Eldrickjones		5.5 11/2(+31%)																															(1) Eldrickjones 11/2, Successful twice at Newcastle last year and stepped up on recent return when bolting up in 11-runner handicap there (7.1f) 5 days ago, gaining some fortune with the leaders drifting off a true line late on. Claimer offsets a 5 lb penalty, and he should be bang there. Won with something to spare at Newcastle on Sunday and a 5lb penalty may not stop him.
19th	3 19th (3) (11/1 +39%) How Impressive		11 11/1(+39%)																															(3) How Impressive 11/1, Notched his third win of the year when scoring at Southwell in March. Similar form back there the last twice (latest 3 lengths sixth of 11 to Tropez Power) and current mark does demand a career best returned to turf. Murphy back on a positive. Three AW wins earlier this year but progress has stalled on last three starts.
20th	6 20th (6) (33/1 -65%) Desert Falcon		33 33/1(-65%)																															(6) Desert Falcon 33/1, Progressive last season, winning 7f Lingfield maiden and 6f Chepstow handicap before a fine run in 7f AW handicap at the former venue. Did too much early when last seen at Epsom (7f, good) 8 months ago and has since moved yards (for 10,000 gns). Headgear off. Lightly raced; two wins last summer; new trainer does well with recruits from other yards.

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16:45 York Handicap (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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

ELDRICKJONES arrives here on the back of an impressive victory over this trip at Newcastle last weekend and he merits the utmost respect as his talented rider's claim negates his 5lb penalty. Red Mirage had a wind operation over the winter and has to be of interest having made a winning return to action at Catterick last month. Danzan and Tropez Power are others who make the shortlist.

TROPEZ POWER capitalised on a slight drop in grade at Southwell just under 3 weeks ago and operating from a 3 lb lower turf mark, John & Sean Quinn's strong-travelling 5-y-o gets the nod to follow up. Mick & David Easterby seemingly have a couple of decent chances with last year's winner Eligible heading up the opposition, while Eldrickjones, who bolted up at Newcastle last Sunday, would be a huge danger to all if translating that form back on turf.

The well-treated THE COOKSTOWN CAFU (nap) has made a strong start to his last two seasons and can do likewise on this year's comeback.

16:45 York Handicap (Class 4) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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17:20 York Handicap (Class 3) 5f - 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
16	16 (16) (25/1 -108%) Rainyniteingeorgia		25 25/1(-108%)																															(16) Rainyniteingeorgia 25/1, Shaped with plenty of promise on debut at Nottingham last June and left a lesser effort in her wake when narrowly seeing off Master of My Fate in a Lingfield novice (5f, AW) in September. However, she resumes on handicap/yard debut in a very competitive heat. Showed good tactical pace when holding Master Of My Fate on AW (5f) in September; new yard.
10	10 (10) (28/1 -56%) Rogue Enforcer		28 28/1(-56%)																															(10) Rogue Enforcer 28/1, Ended juvenile campaign firmly on the up, completing an autumn double with a smooth performance in a novice at Catterick. However, he was nearer last than first on return at Sandown 3 weeks ago and fair bit to find on that evidence. Progressive 2yo, winning last 2 starts on soft/heavy; adequate return; ground query.
7	7 (7) (33/1 -136%) Indicate		33 33/1(-136%)																															(7) Indicate 33/1, Left low-key debut well behind back from 8 months off (gelded during that absence) when taking a Southwell maiden (5f) in February. Too keen and ultimately found little when sixth of 9 in a Newcastle novice next time and tongue strap enlisted for this handicap debut. Cosy winner of 5f AW maiden on 2nd start; well held latest; tongue tied now handicapping.
1	2 1st (2) (4/1 +71%) Jubilee Walk		4 4/1(+71%)																															(2) Jubilee Walk 4/1, Signed off 2-y-o campaign by landing a 6f Salisbury novice and, having undergone a wind op during the winter, he followed up on return/handicap bow at Kempton. However, the form of that 3-runner affair looks dubious, given that the second was well held next time and the third clearly misfired. Having first 5f start but free-going front-runner who could be suited by the drop in trip.
2	9 2nd (9) (9/1 -64%) Vantheman		9 9/1(-64%)																															(9) Vantheman 9/1, Ayr maiden winner before finishing a fine fifth in a valuable 22-runner sales race at the Ebor meeting here (6f, good to firm) in August. No show at Doncaster on final 2-y-o start but subsequently gelded and improved when making a winning return/handicap bow at Newcastle (5f). Major player. All 2yo races at about 6f; improved for drop to 5f when cosy AW winner on handicap debut.
3	12 3rd (12) (5/1 +23%) Pilgrim		5 5/1(+23%)																															(12) Pilgrim 5/1, Likeable sort who took his form up a notch when getting off the mark in 15-runner novice here (6f, heavy) in October. Failed to deliver when well backed for his return/handicap debut at Newmarket but he was too free that day and can do better back at 5f with that run under his belt. Acts on good to firm/soft; pacey and strongly run 5f can suit; better for reappearance.
4	17 4th (17) (28/1 +15%) Make It Easy		28 28/1(+15%)																															(17) Make It Easy 28/1, Successful once from half-a-dozen starts for Jack Channon at 2 yrs and shaped nicely when runner-up on return/handicap debut for new yard at Newcastle (5f) where she was beaten 2 lengths into second by Vantheman. Place possibilities back on turf if able to build on that effort. No progress after 5f Catterick win in July; creditable 2nd to Vantheman on yard debut (AW).
5th	5 5th (5) (11/1 +21%) Harvanna		11 11/1(+21%)																															(5) Harvanna 11/1, Progressive last summer, landing top-of-the-ground novice events over this C&D and at Yarmouth, and she made the frame twice in handucaps at Newcastle earlier this year. Testing conditions may have been against her in France last time and this filly is not without hope. Looked good at 5f on fast ground; recent defeats on AW/heavy; improve back on good going.
6th	15 6th (15) (33/1 -50%) Ziggy's Queen		33 33/1(-50%)																															(15) Ziggy's Queen 33/1, Off the mark in an ordinary 3-runner class 2 event at Musselburgh in September and came up short in the C&D nursery won by Irish Nectar the following month. Best to look elsewhere. One win from six starts; had excuses for handicap defeats but others still more likely.
7th	3 7th (3) (16/1 -14%) Midnight Affair		16 16/1(-14%)																															(3) Midnight Affair 16/1, Pretty useful early-season form at 2 yrs, building on debut promise when landing the Hilary Needler at Beverley before finishing mid-field in the Queen Mary. However, she was never in the hunt in a Newmarket Group 3 when last seen in October and her mark for this handicap bow looks tough. Looked useful when winning at Beverley last June; slow starts in Group races twice since.
8th	8 8th (8) (18/1 -29%) Irish Nectar		18 18/1(-29%)																															(8) Irish Nectar 18/1, Signed off last season on a high, opening his account in a 5f Nottingham maiden in September before seeing off Curious Rover in a heavy-ground nursery over this C&D the following month. However, he was well held on return at Newmarket and Vantheman appears to be the stable first-string. Won final 2yo starts in impressive fashion, including over C&D; interesting.
9th	20 9th (20) (22/1 -10%) Stash The Cash		22 22/1(-10%)																															(20) Stash The Cash 22/1, Left juvenile form well behind when winning 8-runner handicap at Catterick (5f, heavy) last month. However, he came up short off this 8 lb higher mark at Chester since and yard saddles a stronger candidate in Vince L'Amour. Handicap debut win over 5f came on heavy; lesser run on good since; more to do here.
10th	19 10th (19) (14/1 -56%) Enchanting		14 14/1(-56%)																															(19) Enchanting 14/1, Clearly all the better for her debut spin when landing an 8-runner Beverley novice in decisive fashion in September. Reappearance third in a 5f Wolverhampton handicap was encouraging and, likely to be sharper now, she has to enter calculations. Winner of 2nd start (5f, heavy); should progress in handicaps; might prefer soft ground.
11th	18 11th (18) (80/1 -60%) Front Gunner		80 80/1(-60%)																															(18) Front Gunner 80/1, Clear signs of ability all 3 starts at the backend of last year but his handicap debut effort back from a break at Southwell (5f) hardly represented a step forward. Looks up against it switched to turf here. Fair 4th to two up-and-comers on handicap debut on AW; high bar this time.
12th	4 12th (4) (11/1 -38%) Ziggy's Missile		11 11/1(-38%)																															(4) Ziggy's Missile 11/1, Showed ability in 3 runs on turf at 2 yrs and since progressed to win 3 of his 4 starts in AW handicaps. Latest success at Southwell (5f) was his best effort yet and, with a 6 lb rise fair and no reason to believe he won't be equally effective back on turf, another bold show is on the cards. All 4 handicaps at 5f on Tapeta, winning 3; up 22lb in total and now back on turf.
13th	13 13th (13) (14/1 +0%) Master Of My Fate		14 14/1(+0%)																															(13) Master Of My Fate 14/1, Did the job well when landing the odds on debut at Pontefract last summer but failed to improve in his 2 subsequent starts (gelded since latest appearance). Looks vulnerable in a race of this nature. Outclassed rivals on sole turf run (5f, good to firm); likely handicap prospect.
14th	6 14th (6) (40/1 -122%) Curious Rover		40 40/1(-122%)																															(6) Curious Rover 40/1, Enjoyed a productive 2-y-o campaign, winning twice and placed 5 times from 7 appearances. Gelded during the winter and should come on for last month's reappearance spin at Thirsk (5f, heavy) but it's likely that a few of these are better treated. Versatile ground-wise but perhaps better on soft and needs extra off current mark.
15th	11 15th (11) (80/1 -186%) Sankari		80 80/1(-186%)																															(11) Sankari 80/1, Dual winner last season and ended campaign with decent efforts in nurseries at Chelmsford and Hamilton. Gelded/undergone a wind op ahead of this return to action and he'll need to have improved in order to play a leading role in this competitive handicap. Won 2 from 8 starts last year but was vulnerable in handicaps; faces a tough return.
16th	14 16th (14) (9/1 -13%) Vince L'amour		9 9/1(-13%)																															(14) Vince L'amour 9/1, Son of Invincible Army who comes here on a roll, bolting up at Ripon and having no problem with the return to 5f when registering another authoritative victory at Catterick. Further progress when just touched off at Chester (5f, good) recently and he's a shortlisted off the same mark here. Had a good run in 5f handicaps; lost nothing when second latest; this is tougher.
17th	1 17th (1) (7/1 +50%) Hedge Fund		7 7/1(+50%)																															(1) Hedge Fund 7/1, Straightforward sprinter who was gelded during the winter and has seemingly improved for it judged on his solid placed efforts at Bath and Sandown (both at 5f on heavy/good respectively) last month. Merits respect off an unchanged mark. Two useful front-running efforts this year; today's track can suit better; should go well.

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17:20 York Handicap (Class 3) 5f Race Class Flow

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

Hedge Fund merits plenty of respect having run well off this rating twice already this season, although preference is for JUBILEE WALK. James Ferguson's inmate got off the mark on his final start as a two-year-old and confirmed his well-being when winning on his handicap bow at Kempton last month. A 5lb rise for that success may underestimate this unexposed colt and the drop in trip should not be a problem. Vantheman edges out Ziggy's Missile and Vince L'Amour to be best of the rest.

Cases can be made for a good number of these, with ZIGGY'S MISSILE, Vantheman and Vince L'Amour the top three on the shortlist. Choosing between them isn't at all easy but, that said, Ziggy's Missile is hard to ignore given the level of progress he has shown on the all-weather this year and he gets the nod. Elsewhere the unexposed Enchanting needs considering, along with Hedge Fund who performed with plenty of credit in a strong race at Sandown last time. Pilgrim is also accorded respect.

Pilgrim should give it a good shot back at 5f but VANTHEMAN was a convincing winner in his first 5f run and can be the answer.

17:20 York Handicap (Class 3) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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Racecard Key

Ths is the racecard key.

Icon	Meaning
	TomForm top stats, gold rated
	TomForm top stats silver rated
	Ran similar race before
S	TomForm fatstest rated speed horse, last time out
T	Top Time speeed rated
	Top Racingpost rated
	At the races watchout for
	At the races top pick
	Top rated for thet statistic

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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

Horse racing is a popular and historic sport in the UK, with a tradition dating back centuries. It is a multi-billion pound industry that attracts millions of spectators each year and generates significant economic activity.

There are two main types of horse racing in the UK: flat racing and jump racing. Flat racing is run on a level course and is typically shorter in distance, while jump racing involves horses jumping over obstacles and is generally longer in distance. Both types of racing are popular with spectators and bettors, and they take place at various racetracks throughout the country.

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.

Overall, horse racing is an integral part of British culture and a major contributor to the country's economy. It is a thrilling and exciting sport that continues to attract a loyal following and generate significant interest from spectators and bettors around the world.

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