York Races & Results 1 Friday 12th July 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

York Races & Results Tomform Friday 12th July 2024

There were 49 Races on Friday 12th July 2024 across 7 meetings. There was 8 races at Dundalk, 7 races at York, 7 races at Newmarket, 6 races at Ascot, 8 races at Kilbeggan, 7 races at Chepstow, 6 races at Chester, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Friday 12th July 2024

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

14:05 York Handicap (Class 3) 7f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	14 1st (14) (13/2 +0%) Tolstoy	6.5 13/2(+0%)	(14) Tolstoy 13/2, Hasn't always been the most reliable of types but he's clearly in good heart, landing back-to-back C&D handicaps on consecutive days last month. Now 7 lb higher than for the first leg of that brace but the recent rain is no bad thing where he is concerned and another bold show is anticipated. Won big-field C&D h'caps on consecutive days last month; could play leading role once more.
2	8 2nd (8) (14/1 +0%) Yanifer	14 14/1(+0%)	(8) Yanifer 14/1, More than paid his way in 2022, winning 4 times, including over this C&D. Limited to just 2 runs last year but has proved that his ability remains intact this season, notably finishing a close third on return at Chester (7f, soft). Wouldn't be without a chance if that form can be reproduced. Big-field C&D winner; fair efforts the last twice and could be thereabouts.
3	16 3rd (16) (10/1 +50%) Leadenhall	10 10/1(+50%)	(16) Leadenhall 10/1, Scored at Haydock last summer for Ralph Beckett and has posted a pair of creditable efforts since joining these connections, including when fifth of 16 in handicap here (10.2f, good to soft) last month. However, he failed to fire at Carlisle last time and looks vulnerable. Much better could have been expected at Carlisle, but promise previously, not ruled out.
4	10 4th (10) (14/1 -56%) Quest For Fun	14 14/1(-56%)	(10) Quest For Fun 14/1, Twice a winner of handicaps in 2023, the first registered over this C&D last July. Turned in much his best effort of this season so far when ½-length second of 17 to Tolstoy back here (conceded first run to the winner having encountered traffic problems) and he's high on the shortlist. Has a good record in big-field C&D handicaps and he's a contender once more.
5th	11 5th (11) (18/1 -13%) Riot	18 18/1(-13%)	(11) Riot 18/1, Right back to his best when landing a 20-runner handicap over this C&D at the Dante meeting. Struck again when getting on top close home at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) recently but this 3 lb higher mark could prove to be a stumbling block. Likes it here and has won two of his last four starts; he's one to consider.
6th	6 6th (6) (80/1 -400%) Maywake	80 80/1(-400%)	(6) Maywake 80/1, Successful at Thirsk and Sandown last season, and ended 2023 with a solid effort in defeat at Doncaster. Not in anything like the same form in 2 appearances so far this year, though, and he needs to get back on track. Didn't run badly at Royal Ascot and drops back in grade here; capable of a bold show.
7th	9 7th (9) (66/1 -450%) Master Richard	66 66/1(-450%)	(9) Master Richard 66/1, Won twice over a mile here in 2022 and sole success last season at Newcastle was gained over this trip/off this mark. Shaped well when fifth of 13 to Silver Samurai at Doncaster on penultimate start and, though beloiw par either side of that, he won't be far away if he puts his best foot forward. Unproven on slow ground; encouraging signs regarding stable form and two-time winner here.
8th	12 8th (12) (33/1 -65%) Zip	33 33/1(-65%)	(12) Zip 33/1, It's probably fair to say that he's not the easiest to win with nowadays but he did score twice in 2023 and has made the frame on several occasions already this year. That said, he arrives here on the back of a low-key display at Newcastle and it's likely that he'll find one or two too good. Runner-up twice in a row in the spring but down the field the last twice.
9th	15 9th (15) (33/1 -106%) Hectic	33 33/1(-106%)	(15) Hectic 33/1, Losing run is mounting up but he as been knocking gently on the door, finishing a close third to Silver Samurai at Doncaster in June and acquitted himself well in C&D handicaps won by Riot and Tolstoy either side of that. Drop back to 6f proved to be his undoing at Pontefract recently. Just one win from his 16 starts but some good form this season; each-way case can be made.
10th	5 10th (5) (66/1 -100%) Bear Force One	66 66/1(-100%)	(5) Bear Force One 66/1, Now 1 lb lower compared to when striking at Newbury last spring but limited to just 4 subsequent starts and below par on each occasion, including on recent return/debut for new yard at Newcastle. Well handicapped but needs to be an entirely different proposition than on stable debut.
11th	18 11th (18) (100/1 -400%) No Nay Nicki	100 100/1(-400%)	(18) No Nay Nicki 100/1, Resumed winning ways at Thirsk last September when responding well to the addition of cheekpieces. Boasts sold solid pieces of C&D form but merely going through the motions at present and the fitting of a visor (on again here) failed to work the oracle at Beverley last time. 2lb wrong at the weights but has shown spark over longer trips the last twice; interesting.
12th	17 12th (17) (50/1 -178%) Quandary	50 50/1(-178%)	(17) Quandary 50/1, Winner of a Pontefract novice during a light 2023 campaign and has been in good form in AW handicaps at up to 7f since the turn of the year. Below par back on turf at Carlisle recently but she was returning from an 8-week break there and better can be expected with that run under her belt. In good form on AW earlier in year; may improve for recent return; not ruled out each-way.
13th	2 13th (2) (100/1 -400%) Alzahir	100 100/1(-400%)	(2) Alzahir 100/1, Useful dual winner for the Gosdens and reappearance fourth of 13 on third run for these connections at Chester in May was pretty encouraging. Backward step at Royal Ascot since but back in calmer waters now and he's dangerous to discount off this reduced mark. Fair fourth at Chester two runs ago and now 2lb lower; might not be far away.
14th	3 14th (3) (50/1 -456%) Silver Samurai	50 50/1(-456%)	(3) Silver Samurai 50/1, Good second on the AW in January and went one better back from a break at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last month. Remains on a feasible mark up 2 lb and, provided the ground isn't on the slow side (has won on soft but largely campaigned on good/good to firm), he should be on the premises. Won at Doncaster last month and back up just 2lb he remains well treated; respected.
15th	1 15th (1) (100/1 -203%) Brazen Bolt	100 100/1(-203%)	(1) Brazen Bolt 100/1, Enjoyed a productive spell in Bahrain during the winter but hasn't shown much in 5f AW handicaps back on these shores the last twice. Needs to bounce back in a major way. In good form in Bahrain last winter but well beaten at Newcastle the last twice.
16th	7 16th (7) (66/1 -230%) Street Kid	66 66/1(-230%)	(7) Street Kid 66/1, Didn't need to improve to win 11-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) in March and followed that with a good second at Musselburgh. On the downside, he often looks ungainly under pressure, which was certainly the case at Goodwood where he ran poorly last time. Disappointing at Goodwood but in good form previously; each-way possible if bouncing back.
17th	13 17th (13) (100/1 -1329%) Billyb	100 100/1(-1329%)	(13) Billyb 100/1, Slipped in the weights for Ann Duffield last season and shaped very well on debut for this yard when fifth over C&D in May. Successful at Beverley next time before a solid second in the Carlisle Bell, and this 5-y-o looks sure to be involved in the finish. Has done well since joining this yard and he remains well treated on his peak old form.
18th	4 18th (4) (50/1 -355%) Catch The Paddy	50 50/1(-355%)	(4) Catch The Paddy 50/1, Successful over 6f here at 2 yrs and added to his tally when bagging a 7f Newmarket handicap last season. Well held first 2 starts of present campaign but subsequently gelded and returned to form when hitting the crossbar at Newcastle (1m) 15 days ago. Not without each-way hope. Returned to form when second at Newcastle a fortnight ago and has a good record here.

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14:05 York Handicap (Class 3) 7f Race Class Flow

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

TOLSTOY has turned a corner since stepping back up to 7f on his last two starts, winning both of them on successive days at this track in June, and the manner of both victories suggested the five-year-old may well have more to offer, especially with his rider's 7lb claim to take advantage of. Quest For Fun was runner-up to the selection on the latter occasion and has to be a player off just 1lb higher. Others for the shortlist include Silver Samurai and Catch The Paddy.

The one who appeals most is BILLYB, who is clearly thriving for his new yard. He pulled nicely clear of the rest when runner-up in the Carlisle Bell and a reproduction of that effort would give him every chance. The only caveat is that he's done most of his racing on good/good to firm, so if the word 'soft' appears in the going description on the day that would be a slight concern. Quest For Fun is taken to reverse last month's C&D placings with Tolstoy and emerge as the main danger.

Big-field handicaps over 7f at York bring out the best in QUEST FOR FUN (nap) and he earns the vote ahead of No Nay Nicki.

14:05 York Handicap (Class 3) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:40 York Group 3 (Class 1) 6f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (14/1 +0%) Flora Of Bermuda	14 14/1(+0%)	(9) Flora Of Bermuda 14/1, Useful filly. Good head second of 7 to Adaay In Devon in listed race (5/1) at Sandown (5f, good to soft) 27 days ago, just failing. Can't be ruled out. Fast-finishing second behind Adaay In Devon over 5f at Sandown; possible improver at 6f.
2	8 2nd (8) (25/1 -233%) Adaay In Devon	25 25/1(-233%)	(8) Adaay In Devon 25/1, Thriving filly who upped her game again to take out a listed contest at Sandown with nothing to spare. Steps up in grade again but she's a tough sort who should take it in her stride. 2 Listed wins in 2024; tougher test of credentials here but can give another good account.
3	5 3rd (5) (10/3 -48%) Unequal Love	3.333333 10/3(-48%)	(5) Unequal Love 10/3, Returned better than ever with 6f listed win at Newmarket and, after shaping well in Ireland, resumed progress with an excellent display to land the Wokingham at Royal Ascot last month. Sets the standard with that effort and should take all the beating. Won the Wokingham at Royal Ascot last month and holds leading claims this afternoon.
4	6 4th (6) (5/1 +38%) Great Generation	5 5/1(+38%)	(6) Great Generation 5/1, Won her first 2 starts last summer and still on the up this year, landing the Chartwell Stakes with a bit to spare at Lingfield a couple of months ago. Not seen since but definite player if she's ready to go after a break. Group 3 win at Lingfield latest; form isn't strong but could have plenty more left in tank.
5th	11 5th (11) (28/1 -100%) Prime Art	28 28/1(-100%)	(11) Prime Art 28/1, Lightly raced filly who showed big improvement when last seen for Johnny Murtagh 9 months ago, winning the Firth of Clyde at Ayr in good style. This is clearly tougher but she can do better again. Comfortable won 2yo Group 3 at Ayr last September; absent since but not discounted.
6th	12 6th (12) (100/1 -1150%) Raqiya	100 100/1(-1150%)	(12) Raqiya 100/1, Career best when winning 6-runner listed race at Salisbury (6f, good, 5/1) 48 days ago by neck from Funny Story. Bred to do better still and is worth considering for all that this is a much stronger event than last time. Listed win on reappearance at Salisbury in May and this unexposed 3yo could go well.
7th	3 7th (3) (20/1 -135%) Pink Crystal	20 20/1(-135%)	(3) Pink Crystal 20/1, Useful filly who gained a deserved breakthrough in listed company at Ayr in September. Might strip fitter for her return at Haydock and has the form to get involved. Creditable 4th in this race last year & may have needed last month's reappearance; chance.
8th	2 8th (2) (66/1 -136%) Marine Wave	66 66/1(-136%)	(2) Marine Wave 66/1, Useful filly. 8/1, career best when winning 7-runner handicap at Ripon (6f, good) 22 days ago, comfortably. Progressing well recently but this is a big step up in grade. Ripon handicap win last time; something to find now back up in grade but unexposed at 6f.
9th	10 9th (10) (80/1 -142%) Pandora's Gift	80 80/1(-142%)	(10) Pandora's Gift 80/1, Winner of 4 of her 5 starts on the AW, impressing again upped to listed company at Chelmsford (6f) last time. Disappointed in the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot but this is a bit easier. Something to prove on turf but she looked one to follow on the AW in the spring.
10th	7 10th (7) (66/1 -450%) Pretty Crystal	66 66/1(-450%)	(7) Pretty Crystal 66/1, Came up short in 4 attempts at pattern company at 2 but improved when edging out the reopposing Dance Sequence in the Nell Gwyn at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) on reappearance. Down the field in the 1000 Guineas since and this is quite a big ask. Won 7f Nell Gwyn then failed to stay in 1,000 Guineas; not ruled out now back down to 6f.
11th	4 11th (4) (150/1 -50%) Silent Words	150 150/1(-50%)	(4) Silent Words 150/1, Fairly useful filly. 8¼ lengths seventh of 8 to Jabaara in listed race (50/1) at Musselburgh (7.1f, good) 41 days ago. Back down in trip and blinkers on 1st time. Soft-ground Listed third last October but she's down the pecking order on form today.
12th	1 12th (1) (100/1 -900%) Funny Story	100 100/1(-900%)	(1) Funny Story 100/1, Useful filly who has been runner-up at listed level on her last couple of starts, including to Unequal Love on penultimate one at Newmarket. Could be on the premises. Listed winner on final 3yo start and Listed runner-up on both runs this term; in the mix.

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14:40 York Group 3 (Class 1) 6f Race Class Flow

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

UNEQUAL LOVE continues her progression up the ladder and backed up a Listed success at Newmarket when taking the Wokingham at Royal Ascot. Connections were slightly concerned about fast ground on that occasion but, with plenty of rain falling on the Knavesmire earlier in the week, the daughter of Dutch Art may well have a bigger performance in the locker. Nell Gwyn heroine Pretty Crystal didn't stay in the 1000 Guineas and has to be respected dropping back to sprinting, while Raqiya and Great Generation are both capable of further improvement.

UNEQUAL LOVE's Wokingham success off a mark of 102 was a big performance and it's the clear standout piece of form in this event, so she gets the vote over Great Generation, who boasts a progressive profile. The thriving Adaay In Devon can't be ignored.

Wokingham winner UNEQUAL LOVE holds leading form claims on the back of that Royal Ascot handicap win. Funny Story is feared.

14:40 York Group 3 (Class 1) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (6/5 +4%) Royalty Bay	1.2 6/5(+4%)	(1) Royalty Bay 6/5, Cost six figures at the Breeze-Ups and scored readily on his debut in 6f novice at Ripon. 40/1, built on that when sixth of 16 to Fairy Godmother in Albany Stakes at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm) 21 days ago. Has to be taken seriously back in grade. Stuck to her task pretty well when sixth in Albany at Royal Ascot; leading contender.
2	5 2nd (5) (11/1 -230%) Miss Hathaway	11 11/1(-230%)	(5) Miss Hathaway 11/1, Fair maiden who came in a good third of 9 in maiden at Haydock (6f, good) 8 days ago, clear of rest. One to consider. Placed in recent Haydock maiden and has now made the frame on all four starts.
3	3 3rd (3) (25/1 -213%) Enigmatic Princess	25 25/1(-213%)	(3) Enigmatic Princess 25/1, Failed to build on debut Haydock second when fourth of 9 in minor event at Ffos Las (7.4f, good) 16 days ago. More is required. Promising second on debut but looked awkward under pressure when only fourth last time.
4	4 4th (4) (80/1 -220%) Final Angel	80 80/1(-220%)	(4) Final Angel 80/1, Showed promise when a Carlisle debut third but always behind after hampered start when ninth of 13 in minor event at Thirsk (6f, good) 26 days ago. Needs to take a step forward though on form. Finished well for third at Carlisle on debut but her second run was very underwhelming.
5th	6 5th (6) (50/1 +0%) Water Music	50 50/1(+0%)	(6) Water Music 50/1, Only poor form shown in two runs thus far, eighth of 11 in maiden at Nottingham (6.1f, good) 23 days ago. Faces a stiff task. Showed only minor promise on first two starts and has a lot to find here.

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15:15 York Stakes (Class 2) 6f Race Class Flow

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

ROYALTY BAY won well on debut at Ripon before running with plenty of credit behind the smart Fairy Godmother in the Albany at Royal Ascot. She has less on her plate today and is fancied to get back on the winning trail, possibly at the main expense of Miss Hathaway. Tim Easterby's filly is still a maiden after four starts but her experience ought to stand her in good stead and she appeals more than Enigmatic Princess, who has shown signs of promise.

ROYALTY BAY has a lot less on her plate than when a very good sixth in Royal Ascot's Albany Stakes last time out so gets the nod in this intriguing novice. Roger Varian's Spherical also has her sights lowered and should ensure the selection doesn't have things all her own way though. Miss Hathaway has some fair form to her name too and shouldn't be underestimated.

Albany sixth ROYALTY BAY has the most compelling form and is much preferred.

15:15 York Stakes (Class 2) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:50 York Handicap (Class 4) 10f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 (1) (11/1 +8%) Parlando	11 11/1(+8%)	(1) Parlando 11/1, Scored at Sakhir in February and posted a respectable seventh of 17 in handicap at this C&D (good to soft) 28 days ago. Considered. Won over 1m2f in Bahrain in February but not been in best of form since.
1	2 1st (2) (11/2 +31%) Karmology	5.5 11/2(+31%)	(2) Karmology 11/2, A dual 1m scorer at 2yrs and she has returned from 6 months off with promising placed efforts in handicaps at Ripon and Chester (10f). Well in the mix once more. Dual 1m winner last term; best run since when second last time (bit unlucky); a possible.
2	10 2nd (10) (22/1 -175%) Bint Al Daar	22 22/1(-175%)	(10) Bint Al Daar 22/1, Bounced back to form with win in 7-runner handicap at Newmarket (10f, good to firm) 13 days ago, overcoming positional bias. Not taken lightly despite a 2 lb rise. Followed below-par C&D run by winning Newmarket h'cap last time; up 2lb; not out of it.
3	4 3rd (4) (15/2 +0%) Stressfree	7.5 15/2(+0%)	(4) Stressfree 15/2, Got right back on track when second of 9 in handicap at Doncaster (10.2f, good to firm) 7 days ago. Can make his presence felt again. Ex-French; won on soft/heavy in 2023; good second at Doncaster last week; a possible.
4	9 4th (9) (10/3 +52%) Whiskey Pete	3.333333 10/3(+52%)	(9) Whiskey Pete 10/3, Course winner who hinted at a revival when fifth of 12 in handicap at Royal Ascot (10f, good to firm) 20 days ago, not enjoying clearest of runs from over 2f out. Interesting. Won 1m nursery in 2023; creditable runs in 2 good h'caps last twice; down in grade; chance.
5th	7 5th (7) (100/1 -400%) Theme Park	100 100/1(-400%)	(7) Theme Park 100/1, It's now 11 runs since his last win in 2022 and he came in only thirteenth of 14 in handicap here (8.8f, soft) 27 days ago. Others appeal more. Ex-Sir Michael Stoute; 7f AW winner as a 2yo; placed on 3 occasions since; on a good mark.
6th	15 6th (15) (66/1 -164%) Cloudy Skye	66 66/1(-164%)	(15) Cloudy Skye 66/1, Fair maiden who posted a creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at Chester (10.3f, good) 28 days ago. Not discounted with few miles still on the clock. 0-6; fair efforts on first two starts this term; more needed in what looks a stronger race.
7th	12 7th (12) (50/1 -150%) Visibility	50 50/1(-150%)	(12) Visibility 50/1, Unreliable type but he improved on recent efforts to win 8-runner handicap at Pontefract (10f, good) 11 days ago. Needs to back it up under a 4 lb penalty. Back to form when 28-1 winner last week; 2lb higher; this looks a stronger race.
8th	11 8th (11) (66/1 -2100%) Solomon	66 66/1(-2100%)	(11) Solomon 66/1, Siyouni colt who landed 1m Southwell novice in January before an improved third of 5 in conditions event at Kempton (8f) following month. More to offer now going into handicaps stepped up in distance. Player. Progressive on AW, latest 3rd at Kempton (1m) a fine run; should stay 1m2.5f; one to beat.
9th	6 9th (6) (50/1 -355%) Titian	50 50/1(-355%)	(6) Titian 50/1, C&D scorer who got back to winning ways in 8-runner handicap at Ripon (9.8f, soft) 43 days ago. One for the shortlist. Ended losing run when winning at Ripon in May and a possible off this 2lb higher mark.
10th	8 10th (8) (80/1 -220%) Wintercrack	80 80/1(-220%)	(8) Wintercrack 80/1, Resumed with 1m win at Pontefract in April but only fifteenth of 16 in handicap at Wetherby (10f, good to firm) 39 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Well suited by soft/heavy; stays 1m2f and recent rain in her favour; on a career-high mark.
11th	16 11th (16) (66/1 -633%) Glistening Nights	66 66/1(-633%)	(16) Glistening Nights 66/1, Arrives on a hat-trick after 10f wins at Wetherby and Doncaster. Posted a career best on latter occasion so needs considering despite taking a 3 lb rise in the weights. Progressive 3yo; 1m2f winner on last 2 starts; still feasibly treated; each-way chance.
12th	13 12th (13) (66/1 -230%) Fools Rush In	66 66/1(-230%)	(13) Fools Rush In 66/1, It's now 25 starts since his last success in 2022. Respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at Carlisle (7.8f, good to firm) 16 days ago though so possibilities off a 2 lb lower mark. Never won beyond 7.5f; in fair form at 1m recently; strong puller so longer trip a concern.
13th	14 13th (14) (100/1 -300%) Brunello Breeze	100 100/1(-300%)	(14) Brunello Breeze 100/1, Scored twice at Newcastle in the winter and not disgraced when sixth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f). Off 139 days but can't be dismissed. Had a break after good AW campaign (two wins at 1m2f, another at 1m4f); yet to win on turf.
14th	3 14th (3) (100/1 -733%) Al Rufaa	100 100/1(-733%)	(3) Al Rufaa 100/1, Course winner who recorded a solid fourth of 17 in handicap at Carlisle (7.8f, good to firm) 16 days ago. Can't be ruled out back up in trip. Has won 5 times at up to 8.5f, including here; fair 4th last time (1m); stamina to prove.
15th	5 15th (5) (33/1 -267%) Masekela	33 33/1(-267%)	(5) Masekela 33/1, Pretty smart at his best but it's 15 runs since last win in 2021. Encouraging third for his new yard in handicap at Doncaster (10.2f, good to firm) 7 days ago so he's one to consider. Ex-Andrew Balding; two wins as a 2yo; fair 3rd last week (4l behind runner-up Stressfree).

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15:50 York Handicap (Class 4) 10f Race Class Flow

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

Handicap debutant Solomon was last seen finishing third to Guineas winner Notable Speech at Kempton in February and an opening mark of 86 looks lenient on that evidence. However, WHISKEY PETE, who won here last October, posted a creditable fifth in the Golden Gates at Royal Ascot last month and he might be worth taking a chance on now eased in class. The free-going Al Rufaa was more amenable in the Carlisle Bell last time and would not be without a chance if able to build on that performance.

Plenty are in with a shout but William Haggas' unexposed SOLOMON appeals as a likely improver now stepping into handicaps with his stamina drawn our more so edges the vote. Ralph Beckett's course winner Whiskey Pete is another with better days ahead of him and heads the list of dangers, although a solid case can also be made for the likes of Karmology, Stressfree, Masekela, Titian and Bint Al Daar in this cracking handicap.

Despite the claims of the unexposed Solomon the choice is WHISKEY PETE who is down in grade after fair runs at Epsom and Ascot.

15:50 York Handicap (Class 4) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:20 York Handicap (Class 4) 8f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
5	5 (5) (15/2 -36%) Moon Man	7.5 15/2(-36%)	(5) Moon Man 15/2, Arrives on the up and showed a good attitude to open his account at Ayr last time. Very much had the run of things that day and may face competition in a better event. A near-miss and a win since moving into handicaps (both 7f); every chance 1m will suit.
1	1 1st (1) (11/4 +80%) Sisyphean	2.75 11/4(+80%)	(1) Sisyphean 11/4, Didn't need to step up on his 2-y-o efforts on turf when shading a close finish in 1m Newcastle novice on his reappearance. Not disgraced at Newmarket 87 days ago but needs to improve. Merely mid-division on handicap debut but wind op since, and could have more to offer.
2	7 2nd (7) (12/1 +25%) Keep Warm	12 12/1(+25%)	(7) Keep Warm 12/1, Sixth of 8 in handicap (13/2) at Hamilton (9.2f, good to firm) 36 days ago so more is required in a decent race for the grade. Soundly beaten last time but good second at Doncaster previously and could bounce back.
3	4 3rd (4) (11/4 +21%) Tiaraqueen	2.75 11/4(+21%)	(4) Tiaraqueen 11/4, Off the mark in straightforward fashion making turf debut after 6 months off in 7f Wetherby novice. Second won next time and she's open to improvement, so big player off an opening mark of 77. Wetherby novice winner who has plenty of potential off her opening mark.
4	3 4th (3) (17/2 -240%) Drink Dry	8.5 17/2(-240%)	(3) Drink Dry 17/2, Going the right way now and opened his account in taking fashion (and a good time) at Beverley last time. A mark of 79 looks lenient if he handles the ground, so he boasts strong claims. Bumped into progressive winner on latest handicap start and could be involved.
5th	2 5th (2) (33/1 -175%) Golden Pharaoh	33 33/1(-175%)	(2) Golden Pharaoh 33/1, Fairly useful performer at up to this trip in France who has run creditably on both outings for this yard without shaping like he's well handicapped. Two-time French winner; two fair efforts so far in Britain but needs something extra today.
6th	10 6th (10) (100/1 -733%) Bits And Bobs	100 100/1(-733%)	(10) Bits And Bobs 100/1, Was on his game when second at Thirsk last time but hasn't won for a while and this is stronger, so others are more appealing. Fair second at Thirsk latest but in lower grade and is now 0-17 since debut win last June.
7th	8 7th (8) (100/1 -900%) Georgie Wooster	100 100/1(-900%)	(8) Georgie Wooster 100/1, Lightly-raced 3yo who stepped his form up to score in good fashion (from a subsequent winner) at Redcar in May. Not in the same form at Thirsk 9 days ago but could get back on the up with cheekpieces fitted. Cosy win on handicap debut at Redcar; disappointing since but retains potential.
8th	9 8th (9) (80/1 -1233%) Titainium	80 80/1(-1233%)	(9) Titainium 80/1, Has upped his game since switched to handicaps and had the line well when scoring comfortably at Newcastle last time. This longer trip should bring more out of him and he's a major player. Convincing 7f win at Newcastle last time and could continue to improve now upped to 1m.
9th	6 9th (6) (100/1 -809%) Apocalyx	100 100/1(-809%)	(6) Apocalyx 100/1, Is yet to build on an encouraging debut at Thirsk last year but he may have needed his return at Wetherby. Handicapper hasn't been lenient with his opening mark, Handicap newcomer; disappointing the last twice but before those was a good 2nd on debut.

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16:20 York Handicap (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow

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

The vote goes to TITAINIUM, who justified strong market support to record a breakthrough success at Newcastle last month. The manner in which Grant Tuer's charge kept on over 7f that day would suggest he can be even better now upped to the mile, for all that an 8lb rise will make things tougher. Tiaraqueen struck on her return at Wetherby recently and she is of clear interest now sent handicapping, while others to note include Drink Dry and Sisyphean.

DRINK DRY was impressive when scoring at Beverley last time and the form is backed up by the time, so he gets the marginal vote over Tiaraqueen, whose Wetherby success has been boosted in no uncertain terms by the winner. Titainium has more to offer, particularly now upped in trip, so he's another one to consider.

The William Haggas-trained TIARAQUEEN won a big-field novice at Wetherby last month and could prove to be better than her opening mark.

16:20 York Handicap (Class 4) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:55 York Handicap (Class 4) 5f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (11/2 +0%) The Coffee Pod	5.5 11/2(+0%)	(8) The Coffee Pod 11/2, Course winner. 17/2, bit below form fourth of 8 in handicap at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 13 days ago but interesting here up against his elders with Tom Marquand doing the steering. Won 2yo novice here; on a reduced mark but not shaping as though about to take advantage.
2	7 2nd (7) (12/1 +0%) Thankuappreciate	12 12/1(+0%)	(7) Thankuappreciate 12/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. 17/2, bit below form sixth of 10 in handicap at Chester (6f, heavy) 27 days ago but had run well when third at Beverley prior to that. Creditable third at Beverley in May; not seen to best effect latest; might not be far away.
3	2 3rd (2) (15/8 +58%) Wen Moon	1.875 15/8(+58%)	(2) Wen Moon 15/8, C&D winner. Creditable second of 7 in handicap at Pontefract (6f, soft, 9/2) on Tuesday, running on despite hanging left off the bridle. Should figure if coping with the quick turnaround. C&D winner who returned to form when second at Pontefract on Tuesday; could be in the mix.
4	4 4th (4) (13/2 -18%) Copper Knight	6.5 13/2(-18%)	(4) Copper Knight 13/2, Seven-time C&D winner, including this race 12 months ago. Showed he's still pretty useful despite his advancing years when successful at Chester last month. Well held in the Gosforth Park Cup since but can be a force back in a lower grade. 7 wins at York include this race last year; won at Chester 2 runs ago; could make bold bid.
5th	9 5th (9) (18/1 -100%) Glory Fighter	18 18/1(-100%)	(9) Glory Fighter 18/1, Successful in the mud at Thirsk in April and went close at Catterick on penultimate start. Had a wide stall as a possible excuse when well held behind Copper Knight at Chester since. Hasn't shone on last three visits to York but perhaps the new visor will prompt a good run.
6th	10 6th (10) (100/1 -1150%) Herakles	100 100/1(-1150%)	(10) Herakles 100/1, Placed 3 times in the spring prior to deservedly getting his head back in front at Ripon (5f, good to firm) last month. Respectable sixth of 12 at Thirsk (5f, good to firm) since. Won at Ripon last month; only sixth at Thirsk subsequently but not discounted.
7th	12 7th (12) (100/1 -525%) Bayraat	100 100/1(-525%)	(12) Bayraat 100/1, Largely consistent in 2023, including a win at Nottingham, but didn't offer much on last month's Haydock reappearance. Down the field last month but may have needed the run; interesting for in-form yard.
8th	5 8th (5) (80/1 -1900%) Never Dark	80 80/1(-1900%)	(5) Never Dark 80/1, 11/2, won 7-runner handicap at Nottingham (5f, good) 6 days ago, keeping on well. Should go well under a 4 lb penalty (won off a higher mark last year). Won at Nottingham last Saturday and remains on a handy mark under a 4lb penalty.
9th	3 9th (3) (50/1 -213%) Project Dante	50 50/1(-213%)	(3) Project Dante 50/1, Very useful at 2 but struggled at 3 and out the back at Newcastle on recent return from a long absence for his new stable. Has plenty to prove for now. Classy 2yo in 2021 but returned from long absence with heavy defeat two weeks ago.
10th	6 10th (6) (100/1 -614%) Ziggy's Queen	100 100/1(-614%)	(6) Ziggy's Queen 100/1, Fair performer. 5/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at Ripon (6f, good) 23 days ago. Cheekpieces on first time. Below best at Ripon but the drop back to 5f could help and she's on a competitive mark.
11th	1 11th (1) (20/1 -186%) Muker	20 20/1(-186%)	(1) Muker 20/1, C&D winner. Back to winning ways at Redcar (5f, good to firm) 20 days ago, suited by way race developed. Should remain competitive up 3 lb. Won at Redcar three weeks ago; 3lb rise isn't harsh; may not want slow ground nowadays.

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16:55 York Handicap (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow

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

WEN MOON shaped with more promise than the result suggests when finishing fifth over 5f at Chester last month and, after bumping into a smart performer when runner-up over 6f at Pontefract earlier this week, it would be no surprise if he were able to go one place better off the same mark back at the minimum trip. The ageless Copper Knight is the type to bounce back quickly and he must enter calculations, despite a low-key effort at Newcastle recently. A 4lb penalty for a recent Nottingham victory doesn't discount Never Dark either.

NEVER DARK had a bit to spare at Nottingham last weekend and might be up to defying a penalty. Wen Moon has won here before and should go well if handling the quick turnaround from Pontefract on Tuesday. C&D specialist Copper Knight also makes the shortlist along with The Coffee Pod.

The 10yo COPPER KNIGHT won at Chester two starts ago and this seven-time course winner is taken to bounce back to form now back here.

16:55 York Handicap (Class 4) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:30 York Handicap (Class 4) 12f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
8	8 (8) (14/1 -40%) Noble Anthem	14 14/1(-40%)	(8) Noble Anthem 14/1, Good second of 12 in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (16.5f, good to firm, 11/1) 5 days ago. Placed off a higher mark on the Flat last November. Not discounted. Behind Kitsune Power at Thirsk last time; has since finished a close second over hurdles.
10	10 (10) (15/2 +6%) Piecederesistance	7.5 15/2(+6%)	(10) Piecederesistance 15/2, Ungenuine type. Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Bit below form seventh of 18 in C&D handicap (soft) 27 days ago. Not a prolific winner; good C&D 2nd in May, but lesser run last time: a possible.
1	4 1st (4) (100/1 -1011%) Lieber Power	100 100/1(-1011%)	(4) Lieber Power 100/1, Lightly-raced son of Cracksman from a good yard but he has yet to make a significant impact in handicaps. 7f AW novice winner in 2022; mainly disappointing since (not beaten far last time);.
2	11 2nd (11) (8/1 -45%) Soowaih	8 8/1(-45%)	(11) Soowaih 8/1, 5/2, creditable sixth of 14 in handicap at Newcastle (1254f) 13 days ago. Also runner-up at Newcastle in May. Capable off this mark. Ex-Roger Varian; best form has been on AW but stays 1m4f well and is no forlorn hope.
3	2 3rd (2) (22/1 -214%) Cockalorum	22 22/1(-214%)	(2) Cockalorum 22/1, Improved on recent efforts to win 8-runner handicap (7/1) at Beverley (1¼m, good to firm) 17 days ago. Plenty went his way on that occasion but he has won back to back before. Nine-time winner at up to 1m2f; goes on most types of ground but best form at shorter.
4	1 4th (1) (8/1 -78%) Good Too	8 8/1(-78%)	(1) Good Too 8/1, First run since leaving Brett Johnson when winning 12-runner handicap at Kempton (11f) 16 days ago. Remains with handicapping scope after a 4 lb rise. Back to form on debut for present yard when winning on AW last time; chance off 4lb higher.
5th	13 5th (13) (13/2 +46%) Shifter	6.5 13/2(+46%)	(13) Shifter 13/2, Won back to back at Ayr and Redcar in the spring and also a good third of 16 over here last month. Not at best on AW latest but not discounted back on turf. Two wins over 1m2f in May; good 3rd here last month; seems to stay 1m4f; a possible.
6th	12 6th (12) (22/1 -57%) Furzig	22 22/1(-57%)	(12) Furzig 22/1, Nineteen runs since last win in 2022. 28/1, good fourth of 14 in handicap at Newcastle (12.5f) 13 days ago. Not won since October 2022; some fair form since; suited by 1m4f with give; could go well.
7th	6 7th (6) (7/1 -56%) Kitsune Power	7 7/1(-56%)	(6) Kitsune Power 7/1, Useful at his peak for Roger Varian and back to form for new yard last month, winning over 1¾m at Thirsk 18 days ago. Had a bit in hand and a 3 lb nudge from the handicapper may not stop him. Beat four rivals to win 1m6f h'cap last time; up 3lb but this softer ground not ideal.
8th	5 8th (5) (40/1 -300%) Toshizou	40 40/1(-300%)	(5) Toshizou 40/1, Just 1 win from 25 starts. Third over C&D at the Dante meeting but well below that level twice since, including back here last month. Well handicapped but hard to know what to expect. 1-23; some fair form since 2yo win in Ireland, notably a C&D third in May; poor form since.
9th	9 9th (9) (25/1 -39%) Billy No Mates	25 25/1(-39%)	(9) Billy No Mates 25/1, Won in the mud at Haydock last autumn. A couple of creditable efforts this term but down the field at Thirsk last time. Best win give in the ground and on last winning mark, but not been at his best recently.
10th	7 10th (7) (100/1 -150%) Grand Scheme	100 100/1(-150%)	(7) Grand Scheme 100/1, Failed to make an impact in 2 Flat outings last summer and has an 11-month absence to overcome. Best watched unless the betting hints otherwise back from 11 months off. Ex-Richard Hannon; dual winner in 2022 but disappointing since; back after 11 months off.
11th	3 11th (3) (40/1 -150%) Arkendale	40 40/1(-150%)	(3) Arkendale 40/1, Last of 5 in handicap (15/2) at Haydock (1¼m, soft) 49 days ago. Blinkers on first time and on a feasible mark if they help him to stage a revival. Fair on first 2 starts in 2024; tailed off in headgear latest; new trip and new headgear;.

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17:30 York Handicap (Class 4) 12f Race Class Flow

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

COCKALORUM could send his supporters home on a high in a wide-open finale. He cosily accounted for a subsequent winner over 1m2f at Beverley last month and, upped in trip off a 3lb higher mark, he makes most appeal. Kitsune Power was last seen winning over 1m6f at Thirsk and he warrants respect upped 3lb, for all that the step back in trip asks a question of him. Good Too and Piecederesistance are a couple of others who must enter calculations.

KITSUNE POWER had more in hand than the half-length winning margin at Thirsk last time and is selected to make light of a 3 lb rise. Good Too made a successful start for new trainer Adam West at Kempton 16 days ago and is second choice ahead of Soowaih and Noble Anthem.

This can go to GOOD TOO, who was strong at the finish when winning over 1m3f on his stable debut last time. Toshizou is next best.

17:30 York Handicap (Class 4) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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