York Races & Results 1 Friday 19th May 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

York Races & Results Tomform Friday 19th May 2023

There were 51 Races on Friday 19th May 2023 across 7 meetings. There was 7 races at York, 8 races at Newbury, 8 races at Leopardstown, 7 races at Downpatrick, 7 races at Newmarket, 7 races at Hamilton, 7 races at Aintree, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Friday 19th May 2023

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

13:50 York Listed (Class 1) 5f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
3	3 (3) (125/1 -150%) Callianassa	125 125/1(-150%)	(3) Callianassa 125/1, Invincible Army filly. Dam, lightly raced (best effort at 5f), half-sister to smart 11f-17f winner Amade. Showed something to work on when fourth at Newcastle but plenty to find at this level. Encouraging debut at Newcastle; open to improvement but has plenty to find.
1	6 1st (6) (2.5/1 +22%) Got To Love A Grey	2.5 2.5/1(+22%)	(6) Got To Love A Grey 2.5/1, 52,000 gns Dark Angel half-sister to 3 winners, including 1m-10.5f winner Doctor Ron and ungenuine 1m winner Wake Up Harry. Dam useful 1m winner (including at 2 yrs). Looked potentially useful when justifying market confidence in style at Nottingham so must be considered. Impressive on debut at Nottingham and has strong claims for last year's winning yard.
2	4 2nd (4) (9/1 -29%) Dorothy Lawrence	9 9/1(-29%)	(4) Dorothy Lawrence 9/1, Soldier's Call filly. Half-sister to several winners, including useful winner up to 9f Festive Star and 1½m-1¾m winner Touch of Genius. Dam 6f winner. 85/40, 3¼ lengths second of 9 to Persian Dreamer in maiden at Newmarket. Open to improvement but needs to be to reverse placings with the winner. No match for winner Persian Dreamer on Newmarket debut but is in good hands to improve.
3	5 3rd (5) (7.5/1 -25%) Gaiden	7.5 7.5/1(-25%)	(5) Gaiden 7.5/1, £65,000 yearling, Mehmas filly. Dam unraced half-sister to smart winner up to 1m (stayed 12.5f) Lustrous. Showed plenty when runner-up in heavy-ground novice at Windsor and should improve. Second on debut at Windsor; improvement needed but she should have a bright future.
4	8 4th (8) (1.62/1 +7%) Persian Dreamer	1.62 1.62/1(+7%)	(8) Persian Dreamer 1.62/1, €145,000 yearling, Calyx filly. Half-sister to useful 6f winner Queen Olly. Dam, ran once at 9f, sister to very smart 1¼m winner Tiger Moth. Ran to a high level for a newcomer when making a winning debut at Newmarket by 3¼ lengths from Dorothy Lawrence and looks the one to beat. Commanding winner on last month's debut at Newmarket and has leading claims.
5th	7 5th (7) (100/1 -25%) Miss Woo Woo	100 100/1(-25%)	(7) Miss Woo Woo 100/1, Well held in Newmarket maiden and is firmly up against it on that evidence. Displayed pace on debut but finished down the field at 80-1 and others are preferred.
6th	9 6th (9) (16/1 +0%) Tierney	16 16/1(+0%)	(9) Tierney 16/1, €50,000 foal, 115,000 gns yearling, Mehmas filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including Spanish 7f winner El Sokhna. Not knocked about when fourth in a Chester novice and big leap forward is required. Did well to finish 4th in Lily Agnes given it was her debut; open to plenty of improvement.
7th	1 7th (1) (5/1 +44%) Beenham	5 5/1(+44%)	(1) Beenham 5/1, Havana Grey filly who confirmed debut promise when making all in Goodwood novice 2 weeks ago. Open to further improvement. Did it nicely at Goodwood on her second start and she's an each-way possible.
8th	2 8th (2) (80/1 -142%) Bellarchi	80 80/1(-142%)	(2) Bellarchi 80/1, £30,000 yearling, Mehmas filly. Dam 2-y-o 5f winner. Close third in a Thirsk novice on debut but that looked an ordinary event. Close third on debut at Thirsk; open to improvement but big step forward needed here.
9th	10 9th (10) (66/1 -200%) Treasure Storm	66 66/1(-200%)	(10) Treasure Storm 66/1, €145,000 yearling, Expert Eye filly. Built on debut promise to win 4-runner novice at Nottingham 17 days ago but will find this a lot more demanding. Nottingham win on second run but connections have much better chance with Persian Dreamer.

LTO Selection:

13:50 York Listed (Class 1) 5f Race Class Flow

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

Persian Dreamer had over three lengths to spare with Dorothy Lawrence at Newmarket last month but, with that experience under her belt, the latter may well get closer this time. However, they both may have their work cut out to stop GOT TO LOVE A GREY, who was a most impressive winner of a novice event at Nottingham on debut and looks an exciting filly for this season. If all goes to plan here, Royal Ascot is likely to be her next target.

PERSIAN DREAMER ran to a high level for a newcomer when making a winning debut at Newmarket and should prove hard to beat with that performance backed up by the clock. Got To Love A Grey also posted a solid timefigure when scoring by a wide margin at Nottingham and is a clear-next best.

There was a lot to like about PERSIAN DREAMER's dominant debut win at Newmarket and she is taken to make it two out of two.

13:50 York Listed (Class 1) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:25 York Listed (Class 1) 8f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (14/1 +0%) Sounds Of Heaven	14 14/1(+0%)	(8) Sounds Of Heaven 14/1, Kingman filly who shaped well when runner-up on debut at Gowran in September and confirmed that promise when going one better under a straightforward ride at Leopardstown (1m) a month later. Faces no easy task on return, but there's undoubtedly better still to come. Plenty of scope for improvement after she won 15-runner maiden at Leopardstown (1m) as 2yo.
2	6 2nd (6) (4/1 -33%) Queen For You	4 4/1(-33%)	(6) Queen For You 4/1, Bred in the purple and overcame inexperience to make a striking winning debut in 6-runner novice at Ascot (1m) 16 days ago. Open to significant improvement. Holds a Group 1 entry. Won six-runner novice at Ascot (1m, good) 16 days ago by 2l, looking brimful of promise.
3	7 3rd (7) (2/1 +0%) Silver Lady	2 2/1(+0%)	(7) Silver Lady 2/1, Bred to be the part and overcame greenness to score with plenty in hand on her debut at Newmarket (1m) last month, quickening clear final 100 yds. Has scope for plenty of improvement. Evens, looked green but won 16-runner maiden at Newmarket (1m) one month ago in good style.
4	3 4th (3) (12/1 +0%) Fakhama	12 12/1(+0%)	(3) Fakhama 12/1, Kingman filly. Dam smart winner in South Africa (including Grade 1 1m events). Overcame inexperience to make a successful debut in heavy-ground maiden at Newbury (7f) 4 weeks ago and seems sure to improve, with 1m bound to suit. Won six-runner maiden at Newbury (7f, soft) four weeks ago in clearcut fashion.
5th	2 5th (2) (18/1 +28%) Clochette	18 18/1(+28%)	(2) Clochette 18/1, No Nay Never filly who confirmed the promise of her unlucky debut defeat when landing a 6f novice at Ascot in July. Not seen since then and isn't really bred to excel over this kind of trip, but it's still interesting connections pitch her in here. Not sure to get 1m; needs improvement but she was promising ten months ago when last seen.
6th	9 6th (9) (2.75/1 +31%) Stormy Sea	2.75 2.75/1(+31%)	(9) Stormy Sea 2.75/1, Easy-to-back but made a promising start to her career when chasing home a long odds-on Godolphin filly at Kempton (7f) in November, clear of the rest. Confirmed that promise on the back of a breathing op when going one better in smooth style at Haydock (1m) 5 months later and there's more to come. 10-11, easily won seven-runner novice at Haydock (1m, good) three weeks ago on second run.
7th	4 7th (4) (28/1 +30%) Glenlaurel	28 28/1(+30%)	(4) Glenlaurel 28/1, Looked a good prospect when winning on debut at Thirsk but was no better than mid-field in a couple of pattern races on her next 2 outings. Ran well on seasonal return when fourth in Chelmsford listed event but needs to raise her game now upped significantly in trip. Good deal better is surely needed after four 6f races, but she's bred far more for 1m+.
8th	1 8th (1) (7/1 +42%) Juliet Sierra	7 7/1(+42%)	(1) Juliet Sierra 7/1, Progressive form at 2 yrs, landing the Dick Turpin Stakes at Salisbury (6f) in September before an excellent fifth in the Cheveley Park Stakes at Newmarket on final outing. Has a penalty to carry but there's stamina on the dam's side of her pedigree which suggests 1m will be within range. Group 3 win before her fifth in the Group 1 Cheveley Park; good chance that 1m will suit.

LTO Selection:

14:25 York Listed (Class 1) 8f Race Class Flow

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

Silver Lady won well on debut at Newmarket and two subsequent winners have already come out of that race, so she has to be respected. However, preference is for STORMY SEA, who showed an impressive turn of foot to put her rivals to the sword last time at Haydock. She is a half-sister to Bay Bridge and, with any amount of improvement to come, she merits plenty of respect. Orchid Bloom is another to note.

QUEEN FOR YOU and Silver Lady both stand out having made striking winning debuts and are open to oodles of improvement. The former edges the vote though, her Group 1 entry in the Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot suggesting she's held in really high regard by the Gosdens and the hint should be taken now that she steps up in grade. Stormy Sea is another promising filly who's in excellent hands.

Juliet Sierra has Group 1 form but gives 5lb all round. QUEEN FOR YOU, Silver Lady and Stormy Sea have made big impressions.

14:25 York Listed (Class 1) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:00 York Handicap (Class 2) 10f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (10/1 +50%) Marhaba The Champ	10 10/1(+50%)	(9) Marhaba The Champ 10/1, Showed further improvement to get off the mark in good style on handicap debut at Hamilton (9.2f, good) back in September but stopped quickly once asked for maximum effort at Nottingham 2 weeks later. Had a wind op but probably best to look elsewhere on reappearance.
2	5 2nd (5) (33/1 +34%) Marie's Diamond	33 33/1(+34%)	(5) Marie's Diamond 33/1, It's now 25 runs since his last win in 2021 and failed to really give his running back on British soil after 10 weeks off at Pontefract (10f, good to soft) last month. Best to look elsewhere.
3	2 3rd (2) (7.5/1 -7%) Spirit Dancer	7.5 7.5/1(-7%)	(2) Spirit Dancer 7.5/1, Took his form up a notch last season, building on his promising John Smith's Cup effort when scoring over C&D in July. Beaten only by a rapidly-improving 3-y-o a month later and he's one to consider provided he's ready to roll on return.
4	8 4th (8) (10/1 +9%) Majestic	10 10/1(+9%)	(8) Majestic 10/1, Won the Cambridgeshire at Newmarket on final 4-y-o start and made a solid return to action when fourth of 22 in the Lincoln at Doncaster. Not so good back at Newmarket (9f, soft) earlier this month so will need to bounce back.
5th	4 5th (4) (8.5/1 -6%) Moktasaab	8.5 8.5/1(-6%)	(4) Moktasaab 8.5/1, Hit the ground running for this yard last season, scoring at Goodwood and Newbury. Far from disgraced in better company after but attitude increasingly let him down and he promised more than he delivered on return at Newmarket (12f, soft) recently. Should come on from that.
6th	7 6th (7) (5/1 +23%) Aramaic	5 5/1(+23%)	(7) Aramaic 5/1, Firmly on the up in 2021, notching impressive wins in 9f Musselburgh maiden and C&D handicap. Unable to complete the hat-trick in a stronger contest at Newbury (10f, good) when last seen 20 months ago but remains unexposed and is one to be interested in for a top yard despite the absence.
7th	12 7th (12) (28/1 +30%) Yorkshire Lady	28 28/1(+30%)	(12) Yorkshire Lady 28/1, Progressed well at 3 and found further improvement when adding to her tally in determined style at Ayr (10f) in September. Not disgraced since, though never involved sporting first-time headgear in Winter Oaks Trial at Lingfield 5 months ago and will need a career best to take this.
8th	3 8th (3) (12/1 -41%) Stay Well	12 12/1(-41%)	(3) Stay Well 12/1, Straightforward sort who recorded some good efforts in defeat last season and had an excuse (bled) for a lesser run on final start. Has a good record fresh and on a workable mark. One to consider with Ryan Moore booked.
9th	1 9th (1) (18/1 -112%) Masekela	18 18/1(-112%)	(1) Masekela 18/1, Listed winner at 2 who was an excellent fourth in the Derby last June. Signed off last season with good second in 10f Doncaster conditions event and probably needed the run on return at Newmarket (9f, soft) last month, not helped by refusing to settle. Makes handicap debut.
10th	10 10th (10) (3.5/1 +30%) Nobel	3.5 3.5/1(+30%)	(10) Nobel 3.5/1, Overcame a 10-month absence to make it 2-2 in conditions event at Epsom (10.1f) back in September but produced a tame effort upped in grade at Newmarket (10f, soft) a month later. Had a breathing op in the interim and he's one to look out for now tongue tied on handicap debut.
11th	11 11th (11) (12/1 +40%) Lightening Company	12 12/1(+40%)	(11) Lightening Company 12/1, Proved better than ever to come out on top after 5 months off at Pontefract (10f, good to soft) last month, proving himself at this trip in no uncertain terms. Up 6 lb in a stronger race and percentage call is to look elsewhere.
12th	6 12th (6) (22/1 -22%) Diderot	22 22/1(-22%)	(6) Diderot 22/1, Had shaped up well on his first 3 outings this year and found things panning out more or less ideally in a big-field affair when scoring at Lingfield (10f, AW) 6 weeks ago, getting a clear run at the leaders in the straight. Yet to prove himself on turf but arrives in form.
13th	13 13th (13) (7.5/1 -7%) Eeetee	7.5 7.5/1(-7%)	(13) Eeetee 7.5/1, Successful at Redcar and over C&D last season and having slipped in the weights, made a winning return with a bit up his sleeve at Haydock (10.2f, good to firm) just under 3 weeks ago. Nudged up 4 lb and every chance he will be involved again.

LTO Selection:

15:00 York Handicap (Class 2) 10f Race Class Flow

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

Nobel could have more to offer this season and he's not one to take lightly now entering handicaps off what looks a fair opening mark. Preference, however, is for C&D winner EEETEE, who bounced back to form with a ready success at Haydock last month. The five-year-old looks more than capable of shrugging off a 4lb rise. Lightening Company also returned to winning ways at Pontefract last month and is another of interest for an in-form yard.

This is wide open and though he hasn't been seen for nearly 2 years, ARAMAIC can pick up from where he left off in 2021 and regain the winning thread for his top yard. Spirit Dancer took his form up a notch last season, so Richard Fahey's charge is fancied to give the selection most to think about, with Nobel and Eeetee another couple meriting consideration.

The very lightly raced 4yo MARHABA THE CHAMP returns to action having had wind surgery and there can be optimism he is on a good mark.

15:00 York Handicap (Class 2) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:35 York Group 2 (Class 1) 14f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (14/1 +30%) Giavellotto	14 14/1(+30%)	(4) Giavellotto 14/1, Smart colt. Suffered a poor run when ninth of 15 to Broome in Dubai Gold Cup at Meydan (2m) on his seasonal return. A dual scorer in 2022 so he's no forlorn hope. Just under 3l behind Eldar Eldarov in St Leger; needs to show something new to win this.
2	1 2nd (1) (6/1 -9%) Eldar Eldarov	6 6/1(-9%)	(1) Eldar Eldarov 6/1, Most progressive at 3 yrs when landing the St Leger at Doncaster in September on just his fifth start. Turned in his first poor effort when beating only one in Ascot's Long Distance Cup at Ascot following month. Very much the type to go on again this season so needs considering. St Leger winner; good prospect for top staying races but needs improvement giving weight.
3	2 3rd (2) (2.25/1 +18%) Broome	2.25 2.25/1(+18%)	(2) Broome 2.25/1, Very smart horse who resumed winning ways in 15-runner Dubai Gold Cup at Meydan (2m) in March by neck from Siskany. 3 lb worse off with that rival but he's still firmly in the picture. Pipped Siskany in 2m Dubai Gold Cup; 3lb worse off but unexposed as a stayer.
4	5 4th (5) (3.5/1 -27%) Quickthorn	3.5 3.5/1(-27%)	(5) Quickthorn 3.5/1, Showed himself to be a smart stayer when 14-length winner of Lonsdale Cup here in August. Yet to recapture that form since but he wasn't disgraced on his return when sixth of 15 to Broome in Dubai Gold Cup at Meydan (2m). Can't be ruled out. Front-running brought major dividends last season and another bold show is on its way.
5th	6 5th (6) (2.25/1 +18%) Siskany	2.25 2.25/1(+18%)	(6) Siskany 2.25/1, Likeable sort who resumed with 14f win in Nad Al Sheba Trophy at Meydan before posting an excellent second of 15 to Broome in Dubai Gold Cup there, travelling strongly long way but collared close home. Meets that rival on 3 lb better terms and he's the one to beat. Major chance of reversing placings with Broome judged on what they did in Dubai Gold Cup.
6th	3 6th (3) (33/1 +34%) Get Shirty	33 33/1(+34%)	(3) Get Shirty 33/1, Smart gelding. In good form in Meydan this winter until coming in last of 15 to Broome in Dubai Gold Cup in March. Found to have bled there and he's the sort to bounce back. Heavy defeat in Dubai Gold Cup, in which he reportedly bled; needs a career best.

LTO Selection:

15:35 York Group 2 (Class 1) 14f Race Class Flow

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

QUICKTHORN (sixth) was well behind Broome (first) when they met in the Dubai Gold Cup in March, but that was the six-year-old's first run of the season so there is every chance he will improve upon that effort. A progressive stayer throughout last season, including a career-best performance when bolting up in the Lonsdale Cup here, he can bounce back to winning ways. Eldar Eldarov may have disappointed when last seen on British Champions Day, but he was a determined winner of the St Leger before that and promises much as a four-year-old. Giavellotto and Siskany are capable of being in the shake-up as well.

SISKANY and Broome fought out a fine finish in Meydan's Dubai Gold Cup last time and Charlie Appleby's likeable sort is fancied to turn the tables on Aidan O'Brien's doughty 7-y-o meeting him on 3 lb better terms here with this shorter trip also likely to suit him more. This is no two-horse race though with last year's St Leger hero Eldar Eldarov and wide-margin Lonsdale Cup winner Quickthorn also well in the mix in a fascinating Yorkshire Cup.

The key may well be the Dubai Gold Cup at Meydan, on which evidence SISKANY (nap) has a good chance to reverse placings with Broome.

15:35 York Group 2 (Class 1) 14f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:10 York Stakes (Class 2) 8f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
3	3 (3) (125/1 -25%) Frankie's Wish	125 125/1(-25%)	(3) Frankie's Wish 125/1, £10,000 yearling, Cracksman colt. Dam 2-y-o 6f winner. In at the deep end on debut. Dam Listed-placed 6f 2yo winner; makes debut in a tough race and is probably best watched.
1	1 1st (1) (3/1 -60%) Mostabshir	3 3/1(-60%)	(1) Mostabshir 3/1, Looked a smart prospect when overcoming a wide draw to make an impressive winning debut in 14-runner minor event at Kempton (8f, 7/2) in November. Still green in Craven, and sets a good standard in the context of this race, with more to come. Jim Crowley rides Kathab but this AW novice winner retains potential and is respected.
2	7 2nd (7) (4.5/1 +18%) Ziryab	4.5 4.5/1(+18%)	(7) Ziryab 4.5/1, 525,000 gns yearling, Kingman colt. Brother to smart winner up to 1m King Leonidas and half-brother to 12.4f winner Rasmee. 9/4, fourth of 8 in minor event at Yarmouth (8f, soft) on debut 24 days ago, nearest finish. May well do better and highly respected. Promising fourth on debut at Yarmouth and could be a big improver on this second start.
3	4 3rd (4) (1.5/1 +33%) Kathab	1.5 1.5/1(+33%)	(4) Kathab 1.5/1, 180,000 gns foal, Kingman gelding. Dam, 2-y-o 7f winner, closely related to smart winner up to 1¼m Chrysanthemum. 11/2, second of 8 in maiden at Newmarket (8f, good to soft) on debut 29 days ago. Should improve. Runner-up in the Wood Ditton and open to improvement for top trainer; key player.
4	6 4th (6) (4/1 -14%) New Business	4 4/1(-14%)	(6) New Business 4/1, 5/4, promise when third of 8 in maiden at Newmarket (1m, good to soft) on debut 29 days ago, leading for long way. Evidently well regarded and should progress. Third in the Wood Ditton (Kathab second) and he should improve; one to consider.
5th	5 5th (5) (20/1 +39%) Master Chartwell	20 20/1(+39%)	(5) Master Chartwell 20/1, 58,000 gns yearling, Churchill colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 7f winner Rich Waters and 6f winner Cailin Cliste. Wears tongue strap. Pretty tough ask on debut. Half-brother to 2 winners; market check advised on debut but will need to be classy to win.
6th	2 6th (2) (66/1 -100%) Big Bad Wolf	66 66/1(-100%)	(2) Big Bad Wolf 66/1, Half-brother to 3 winners and belied a big price when an encouraging fourth at Beverley 8 months ago. Should improve but this is a much stronger race. Open to improvement on second start but big step forward needed in this hot-looking novice.

LTO Selection:

16:10 York Stakes (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow

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

Mostabshir arguably sets the standard based on his impressive Kempton win last year and his fifth in the Craven was also promising. That said, Jim Crowley has chosen KATHAB over him and the son of Dark Angel may struggle to give 6lb and a beating to the selection. William Haggas' gelding only found one too good on his debut in the Wood Ditton last month and he is fully entitled to improve for that experience. New Business was only a place back in third on that occasion and is another to note, along with Ziryab.

MOSTABSHIR was still green in the Craven, and he'd looked a smart prospect on debut, so his profile rather stands out in the context of this race. Kathab is an expensive Kingman gelding who's likely to take a step forward, so he's respected, along with another once-raced pair New Business and Ziryab (selection's stablemate).

The Shadwell pair have the best form and it could be significant that Jim Crowley rides KATHAB as opposed to Mostabshir.

16:10 York Stakes (Class 2) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:45 York Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 20 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	19 1st (19) (10/1 +64%) Eligible	10 10/1(+64%)	(19) Eligible 10/1, Three 7f Southwell wins since last autumn and has remained in form on AW since. Just as effective on the grass. Three 7f AW wins since last October and the race should be run to suit this hold-up horse.
2	2 2nd (2) (5/1 +29%) Titan Rock	5 5/1(+29%)	(2) Titan Rock 5/1, Resumed winning ways in 10-runner Wolverhampton handicap (7f) in March. Only nudged up 2 lb for that and he's won off higher marks before. Respected under Buick. Won at Wolverhampton in March last time out and has gone back up just 2lb; possible player.
3	20 3rd (20) (18/1 +45%) Another Investment	18 18/1(+45%)	(20) Another Investment 18/1, Course winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2021. 12/1, below form eighth of 15 in handicap at Ripon (6f, soft) 29 days ago. The return to better ground is a plus but modest 1-18 strike-rate and unproven over 7f.
4	1 4th (1) (4/1 +11%) It Just Takes Time	4 4/1(+11%)	(1) It Just Takes Time 4/1, Successful 4 times last year, including over C&D. Better than ever when back to winning ways in 6f Thirsk handicap last week, scoring by 4 lengths. Another bold bid likely under a 5 lb penalty. C&D winner last July and bolted up at Thirsk last week; has to be respected under penalty.
5th	8 5th (8) (7.5/1 +17%) Riot	7.5 7.5/1(+17%)	(8) Riot 7.5/1, Snapped a long losing run in 4-runner Chelmsford handicap (7f) on reappearance 15 days ago. Hardly has the profile of one likely to follow up in this much deeper race but he does have the services of Oisin Murphy. Back to winning ways on comeback; could have more to offer now things have clicked again.
6th	3 6th (3) (50/1 -67%) Mudamer	50 50/1(-67%)	(3) Mudamer 50/1, Fairly useful winner up to 1m in Ireland for Kevin Prendergast. Should be sharper for a reappearance run on Newcastle's AW for new yard a fortnight ago but a widish draw could make life awkward. Can build upon stable debut run when getting stronger pace, which should be the case today.
7th	13 7th (13) (14/1 +13%) Fortamour	14 14/1(+13%)	(13) Fortamour 14/1, Pretty useful 6f performer at his best. Respectable second of 8 in handicap at Ripon (heavy) 7 days ago. This is his first outing over 7f since finishing eighth in this race 2 years ago. In good form over 6f at Ripon lately; remains to be seen if he's still effective at 7f.
8th	4 8th (4) (5.5/1 +45%) No Nay Nicki	5.5 5.5/1(+45%)	(4) No Nay Nicki 5.5/1, Just a maiden win to his name but he did post some solid efforts in handicaps last year, including a second over C&D off this mark. Should be competitive if ready to roll after 7 months off. Close second over C&D last August and could go well now back down in trip on reappearance.
9th	17 9th (17) (40/1 -60%) Golden Apollo	40 40/1(-60%)	(17) Golden Apollo 40/1, Three wins from 18 runs last year. 40/1, below form fifth of 13 in handicap at Thirsk (6f, heavy) 13 days ago. Drawn wide. Others preferred. Won three times last season and ran okay on reappearance; could build on that.
10th	9 10th (9) (50/1 -52%) Quest For Fun	50 50/1(-52%)	(9) Quest For Fun 50/1, Two 6f wins for Julie Camacho last year. Steps up to 7f on return for new stable. Nicely drawn but a watching brief is the percentage call unless the betting suggests otherwise. Just 1lb above last winning mark but below par on final few runs last season; stable debut.
11th	14 11th (14) (125/1 -89%) Archduke Ferdinand	125 125/1(-89%)	(14) Archduke Ferdinand 125/1, Ex-Scandinavian gelding who hasn't beaten a rival in 2 outings since coming to Britain. First-time cheekpieces need to make a big difference. Good record in Sweden but last of eight this spring on first two British starts.
12th	15 12th (15) (66/1 -136%) Seven Brothers	66 66/1(-136%)	(15) Seven Brothers 66/1, Course winner. 9/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at Doncaster (6f, soft) on reappearance 20 days ago. Others more obvious. No return to form on reappearance but on a dangerous mark and back on better ground here.
13th	12 13th (12) (25/1 +24%) Motagally	25 25/1(+24%)	(12) Motagally 25/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2020. 50/1, respectable 3 lengths sixth of 10 to Titan Rock in handicap at Wolverhampton (7f) on reappearance in March, left poorly placed. Stall 19 not ideal. Continues to drop in weights but patchy profile nowadays; others have more pressing claims.
14th	16 14th (16) (16/1 +0%) Ataser	16 16/1(+0%)	(16) Ataser 16/1, Scored over 7f at Newmarket last June but in and out after and he beat only a couple home on his 6f Newbury reappearance. This trip more suitable but still best to look elsewhere from the outside stall. Last season's best efforts bring him into it but such high points were scarce.
15th	7 15th (7) (25/1 -39%) Starshiba	25 25/1(-39%)	(7) Starshiba 25/1, Gained a fourth AW win since December when seeing off 11 rivals at Newcastle (7f) in March. Just as effective on turf and ought to remain competitive after a 3 lb rise. 0-18 on turf but effective on grass and won on AW last time out; might not be far away.
16th	6 16th (6) (11/1 +0%) Ascot Adventure	11 11/1(+0%)	(6) Ascot Adventure 11/1, Ended his time with Clive Cox with a bit of a whimper but made a respectable retuurn for his new stable when fifth of 12 to Gorak in handicap at Doncaster (7f, heavy) 47 days ago. Claims if he can build on that. Open to improvement on second run for trainer who does well with recruits from other yards.
17th	5 17th (5) (12/1 -71%) Gioia Cieca	12 12/1(-71%)	(5) Gioia Cieca 12/1, Creditable third on 7f Musselburgh reappearance. Caught too far back after tardy start and shaped as if still in form when fifth of 12 there a fortnight ago. Encouraging signs after gelding/wind ops and the return to better ground could be a plus.
18th	10 18th (10) (10/1 -100%) Tiempo Star	10 10/1(-100%)	(10) Tiempo Star 10/1, Didn't kick on in a light 3-y-o campaign but 2023 looks like being much productive based on his 1m Chelmsford reappearance success 22 days ago. Less exposed than a lot of these and high on the shortlist from a handy low draw. Won in good style at Chelmsford on comeback but now needs to transfer that AW form to turf.
19th	18 19th (18) (28/1 +0%) Milbanke	28 28/1(+0%)	(18) Milbanke 28/1, Second start for this yard when scoring at Wolverhampton (7f) in November. 11/2, bit below form fourth of 10 in handicap at Catterick (7f, soft) on reappearance 23 days ago but he could strip fitter with the outing behind him. In good form on AW last November and could show the benefit of last month's comeback run.
20th	11 20th (11) (80/1 -60%) Mossbawn	80 80/1(-60%)	(11) Mossbawn 80/1, Progressive at 4 but didn't build on a good reappearance run in just 4 outings last season. Has left David & Nicole Barron ahead of this first outing for 7 months. Probably best to look elsewhere. Well treated on best form; tailed off when last seen; probably best watched on yard debut.

LTO Selection:

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

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

Mark Walford's string have been in excellent form recently and IT JUST TAKES TIME gets the vote to follow up his Thirsk victory from last week. The 5lb penalty is negated by Jonny Peate's claim and the step back up in trip is unlikely to inconvenience him. Tiempo Star won on his return to action at Chelmsford and may just be the type to kick on after some below-par efforts last season. Titan Rock, No Nay Nicki and Ataser are others worth a place on the shortlist.

IT JUST TAKES TIME just keeps on getting better and looks well treated under a penalty for last week's ready Thirsk success. The chief threat may come from fellow-last-time out scorers Tiempo Star and Titan Rock, the mount of William Buick.

The filly NO NAY NICKI was a good second of 14 off today's mark over C&D last August and is taken to make a winning return.

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

17:15 York Handicap (Class 3) 5f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	16 1st (16) (28/1 -40%) Kuwait City	28 28/1(-40%)	(16) Kuwait City 28/1, Won 1 of his 6 starts as a juvenile, a soft-ground minor event at Yarmouth (5.2f) a year ago. Shaped as if he'd come on for his reappearance at Goodwood and could make his presence felt if able to resume progress.
2	17 2nd (17) (18/1 +18%) Jm Jungle	18 18/1(+18%)	(17) Jm Jungle 18/1, Likeable type who has run with credit on both starts this term, third at Musselburgh last time. Others look better treated but should give his running once more.
3	3 3rd (3) (20/1 +39%) Redemption Time	20 20/1(+39%)	(3) Redemption Time 20/1, Won minor event at Bath (5f) in June but down the field on next 2 starts and fared no better at Thirsk on reappearance. Tongue strap is back on, but he has a bit to prove.
4	15 4th (15) (8/1 +11%) The Thames Boatman	8 8/1(+11%)	(15) The Thames Boatman 8/1, Returned with 5f success at Wolverhampton in February and backed it up with a solid third of 11 at Southwell (5f) 66 days ago. Should be in the mix once more.
5th	8 5th (8) (22/1 +33%) Woolhampton	22 22/1(+33%)	(8) Woolhampton 22/1, Fairly useful filly who performed respectably in a listed event at Chelmsford last time. Others look better treated, though.
6th	5 6th (5) (25/1 -56%) Miss Brazen	25 25/1(-56%)	(5) Miss Brazen 25/1, Dual winner for Karl Burke last season and back on the up in no uncertain terms when landing a Beverley handicap impressively earlier in the month. Run of the race should suit and she's likely to feature.
7th	7 7th (7) (12/1 +25%) Tatterstall	12 12/1(+25%)	(7) Tatterstall 12/1, Career best when winning 9-runner maiden at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 9/4) 7 days ago. Had some solid form last season and usually gives his running, so can't be ruled out.
8th	20 8th (20) (25/1 +11%) Match Play	25 25/1(+11%)	(20) Match Play 25/1, First run since leaving Kevin Ryan when creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (5f, 50/1) 66 days ago. Still not fully exposed and could build on that, so not completely dismissed.
9th	18 9th (18) (10/1 +50%) Just A Spark	10 10/1(+50%)	(18) Just A Spark 10/1, Progressive on AW, completing a hat-trick in 5f Southwell handicap in April. Another good effort when third at Nottingham last time and seems likely to give another good account.
10th	2 10th (2) (8/1 -45%) Rhythm N Hooves	8 8/1(-45%)	(2) Rhythm N Hooves 8/1, Progressive sort who doubled his tally with ease at Chelmsford last month. No reason why he won't be fully effective on turf, so worth chancing to land the hat-trick.
11th	22 11th (22) (7.5/1 -50%) Winter Crown	7.5 7.5/1(-50%)	(22) Winter Crown 7.5/1, Positive start for this yard, winning AW novice then second in handicaps at Musselburgh and Chester (9 days ago). Should give another good account.
12th	13 12th (13) (33/1 -65%) Grace Angel	33 33/1(-65%)	(13) Grace Angel 33/1, Consistent on the whole but arrives on the back of a rare poor effort at Newmarket. Drop back in trip should help and she's not one to completely dismiss.
13th	14 13th (14) (8.5/1 +39%) Thankuappreciate	8.5 8.5/1(+39%)	(14) Thankuappreciate 8.5/1, After 7 months off, ran well on handicap debut when third of 8 at Nottingham and backed it up with a good second at Thirsk (despite missing the break). Strong pace would suit.
14th	10 14th (10) (7.5/1 +46%) She's Centimental	7.5 7.5/1(+46%)	(10) She's Centimental 7.5/1, Progressive, taking record to 3-4 when striking on 6f Wolverhampton handicap debut/reappearance 38 days ago. The front 2 were nicely clear and she's likely still well treated after a 5 lb rise.
15th	11 15th (11) (4/1 +27%) Spartan Arrow	4 4/1(+27%)	(11) Spartan Arrow 4/1, Has improved with each run and made the most of a good opportunity at Brighton last time. Open to further progress and should be involved.
16th	6 16th (6) (20/1 -25%) Northcliff	20 20/1(-25%)	(6) Northcliff 20/1, Yet to win but he has quite useful form. Respectable effort at Hamilton last time and could get involved if things drop right.
17th	4 17th (4) (40/1 +0%) Star Of Lady M	40 40/1(+0%)	(4) Star Of Lady M 40/1, Did well last season, winning 3 times. Laboured effort at Thirsk on return and, while he should come on for that, others look better treated.
18th	19 18th (19) (28/1 -133%) Jamie Bond	28 28/1(-133%)	(19) Jamie Bond 28/1, £130,000 breeze-up buy who left previous efforts behind when making a successful handicap debut at Catterick last month. Might well improve further, so can't be dismissed.

LTO Selection:

17:15 York Handicap (Class 3) 5f Race Class Flow

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

A tentative vote goes to SPARTAN ARROW, who could not have won any easier at Brighton last time out, and an opening mark of 82 could greatly underestimate him on his handicap debut. Runner-up on his last two starts, Winter Crown looks very dangerous off a featherweight, while Rhythm N Hooves arrives on the back of a bloodless success at Chelmsford last month. Last-time-out winners Miss Brazen and Tatterstall are others to note, as well as Just A Spark and Thankuappreciate.

RHYTHM N HOOVES has made a positive start on the AW and, such was the ease in which he defied a penalty in a novice at Chelmsford last time, he's likely to prove better than a mark of 88. He's preferred to Spartan Arrow, who arrives with a similar profile, and a solid showing is also expected from She's Centimental.

A cracking race in which SHE'S CENTIMENTAL can continue her progress on her turf debut. Spartan Arrow is next best.

17:15 York Handicap (Class 3) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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