York Races & Results 1 Friday 25th August 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

York Races & Results Tomform Friday 25th August 2023

There were 47 Races on Friday 25th August 2023 across 7 meetings. There was 6 races at Ffos Las, 8 races at Killarney, 7 races at Kilbeggan, 7 races at Hamilton, 6 races at Newmarket, 7 races at York, 6 races at Goodwood, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Friday 25th August 2023

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

13:50 York Handicap (Class 2) 12f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (8/1 +43%) Marhaba The Champ	8 8/1(+43%)	(6) Marhaba The Champ 8/1, Low-mileage 4-y-o who resumed progress on back of 7 months off when landing 10f handicap here in May. Unable to continue the good work since but drying ground will be in his favour tackling a new trip. Inconsistent but led near the line here (1m2f, good to firm) in May; 1m4f is interesting.
2	9 2nd (9) (9/1 +10%) Bague D'or	9 9/1(+10%)	(9) Bague D'or 9/1, Hasn't stood much racing but career has been broadly progressive, winning twice over 14f last summer prior to an excellent second at Goodwood. Off the track for 13 months but joined a good yard and this mark looks within range. Fascinating runner. Did well over 1m6f when last seen in summer 2022 for Chris Wall; good record fresh.
3	14 3rd (14) (33/1 -18%) Legendary Day	33 33/1(-18%)	(14) Legendary Day 33/1, Revived by new connections to win 4 times between November and April, including on the level. Never a factor at Kempton in July and he's back markedly in distance. Respectable 5th of 15 over C&D (good) in May; fourth in the Northumberland Vase (2m, AW).
4	5 4th (5) (25/1 -79%) Mr Curiosity	25 25/1(-79%)	(5) Mr Curiosity 25/1, Back to winning ways on soft ground at Ripon last month. Up 3 lb in a better race but far from disgraced when fifth at Goodwood 3 weeks ago. Encounters different ground here. As good as ever when getting up in the dying strides at Ripon (1m4f, soft) last month.
5th	1 5th (1) (11/1 +0%) Paradias	11 11/1(+0%)	(1) Paradias 11/1, Took his form to a new level when landing 9-runner handicap at Sandown on second run back in June. Has shaped as though still in top form both starts since from this mark and another bold showing looks likely upped slightly in trip. May be worth this second go at 1m4f; good mark if back to his June peak.
6th	15 6th (15) (4.5/1 +36%) Intinso	4.5 4.5/1(+36%)	(15) Intinso 4.5/1, Scored on debut in a Newcastle novice (1m) back in October. Well held in listed company on reappearance but off 3 months and back on track with a brace of placed efforts, no extra close home having pulled hard. May have more to offer for top yard. Close third on handicap debut at Ascot (1m4f, good to soft); has had just four starts.
7th	4 7th (4) (12/1 -9%) Educator	12 12/1(-9%)	(4) Educator 12/1, Low-mileage 4-y-o who was perhaps a shade unlucky not to win when a neck second at Kempton in June, conceding first run and also having his challenge delayed. Just a fair third at Windsor since but a well-run race would help his cause. Hit and miss, with no win since handicap debut in April 2022; blinkers replace cheekpieces.
8th	12 8th (12) (11/1 +0%) Dark Moon Rising	11 11/1(+0%)	(12) Dark Moon Rising 11/1, Hasn't fulfilled his early 3-y-o promise, though dropped a long way in the weights as a result and he cashed in over C&D in July. This looks his trip but he's up 4 lb in a deeper race. Came to the fore late on for C&D win (good) latest start; may have more to give at 1m4f+.
9th	13 9th (13) (28/1 -56%) Ravenscraig Castle	28 28/1(-56%)	(13) Ravenscraig Castle 28/1, Regularly gives his running, placed again at Hamilton 3 weeks ago but losing run dates back over 2 years and this isn't a race to break that sequence. Career-best form this summer but, with no win since July 2021, may still be vulnerable.
10th	11 10th (11) (3/1 +40%) Balance Play	3 3/1(+40%)	(11) Balance Play 3/1, Cashed in on a generous mark at the second attempt in straightforward fashion at Chester in June and improved another chunk when following up at Goodwood 3 weeks ago. Takes on his elders for the first time and he has a lot going for him. 1m4f looks manageable; 7lb rise may be too, given he was comfortably on top last two runs.
11th	8 11th (8) (28/1 -133%) Toshizou	28 28/1(-133%)	(8) Toshizou 28/1, Useful operator for Joseph O'Brien and not far off that level for new yard, finishing a creditable seventh in the Old Newton Cup at Haydock last time. Becoming well handicapped but has to conclusively prove he stays this far. Never-nearer fourth over 1m2f at Epsom; 1m4f seemed to stretch him in Old Newton Cup.
12th	2 12th (2) (5/1 +23%) Wootton'Sun	5 5/1(+23%)	(2) Wootton'Sun 5/1, Gained reward for his consistency when winning 13-runner Old Newton Cup at Haydock (11.8f, good to firm) in July. Raised 5 lb and improved again when edged out in the dying strides at the Shergar Cup meeting at Ascot a fortnight ago. Up another 5 lb but he's on the shortlist. Won Old Newton Cup win at Haydock (1m4f, good to firm); oh so close at Ascot 13 days ago.
13th	10 13th (10) (50/1 -178%) Capital Theory	50 50/1(-178%)	(10) Capital Theory 50/1, On the up with 3 AW wins in December and gained further success at Chelmsford in March. Flopped at Newmarket in May but given a break after and back on track to an extent when third on the July Course 3 weeks ago. Cracking record in AW handicaps; below form last two outings, off three months in between.
14th	7 14th (7) (33/1 -136%) Savvy Knight	33 33/1(-136%)	(7) Savvy Knight 33/1, Rattled off a quick-fire hat-trick last year and added to tally for the season at Kempton in June, seeing off Educator. Excellent second at Newcastle last month and he has the same mark here. Best RPR last year was on good to firm; kept largely to AW since, beaten a nose last time.

LTO Selection:

13:50 York Handicap (Class 2) 12f Race Class Flow

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

Paradias has posted some creditable efforts in defeat this season and has been shaping as if a return to 1m4f could unlock further improvement. However, the two three-year-olds in the race make slightly more appeal and may battle this out. BALANCE PLAY appeared to win with plenty in hand over 1m3f at Goodwood and is fancied to defy a 7lb rise now upped further in distance. Intinso is the least exposed in the field and should not be taken lightly.

A cracking handicap to open the day and it may be worth chancing BAGUE D'OR on his return from 13 months off. He's transferred to a good yard in that time and his runner-up effort in a deep race at Goodwood from this mark confirms he's well treated if returning at that level. Balance Play and Intinso are 3-y-os taking on their elders for the first time and are a couple of potential threats.

The three to concentrate on may well be BALANCE PLAY, Marhaba The Champ and Wootton'Sun, who are preferred in that order.

13:50 York Handicap (Class 2) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:25 York Group 2 (Class 1) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (2.75/1 +8%) Coltrane	2.75 2.75/1(+8%)	(4) Coltrane 2.75/1, Made a winning reappearance in the Sagaro at Ascot and ran up to his best when ¾-length second of 12 to Courage Mon Ami in the Gold Cup at the Royal meeting next time. Shaped as well as any when left with too much to do behind Quickthorn in the Goodwood Cup earlier this month. Leading contender. Close second to Courage Mon Ami in the Gold Cup; lost second on the line in Goodwood Cup.
2	1 2nd (1) (2.5/1 +9%) Courage Mon Ami	2.5 2.5/1(+9%)	(1) Courage Mon Ami 2.5/1, Produced a remarkable performance for one so inexperienced when making it 4-4 in the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot by ¾ length from the reopposing Coltrane. Faced with softer ground, failed to meet expectations in Goodwood Cup last time, but can get back on track returned to firmer conditions. Won Gold Cup at Royal Ascot from Coltrane; muted show in the Goodwood Cup on good to soft.
3	5 3rd (5) (5/1 +29%) Giavellotto	5 5/1(+29%)	(5) Giavellotto 5/1, Showed improved form when a promoted-third in the St Leger last year and took another step forward when successful in the Yorkshire Cup here in May. After 11 weeks off, not discredited when fifth behind Quickthorn in the Goodwood Cup and he could still have more to offer at this trip. 1m6f Yorkshire Cup win here; not so exposed in the Cup races and could be in the shake-up.
4	7 4th (7) (12/1 +45%) River Of Stars	12 12/1(+45%)	(7) River Of Stars 12/1, Smart filly who proved most game when landing Group 3 Bronte Cup at this course on return and ran another cracker to finish second in a Longchamp Group 2 in July. Stumbled start when runner-up in Lillie Langtry Stakes at Goodwood 20 days ago, but improvement required upped in grade/trip. Well worth this first crack at 2m but she's bottom of this illustrious group on ratings.
5th	3 5th (3) (9/1 +0%) Broome	9 9/1(+0%)	(3) Broome 9/1, Back up in trip, looked as good as ever under a well-judged ride from Ryan Moore when landing the Dubai Gold Cup at Meydan in March. However, hasn't been able to match that level in 3 starts since, seventh in the Goodwood Cup behind a few of these rivals last time. Won the 2m Dubai Gold Cup and close third in 1m6f Yorkshire Cup; twice well beaten since.
6th	2 6th (2) (4/1 -33%) Quickthorn	4 4/1(-33%)	(2) Quickthorn 4/1, Front-runner who was a wide-margin winner of this race in 2022 and returned to winning ways in listed race here in June. For the second time in a year, slipped the field when scoring unchallenged in the Goodwood Cup last time and he would be dangerous if getting his own way out in front again. Front-runner who gave them the slip when a runaway winner of this in 2022 and Goodwood Cup.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (66/1 -136%) Nate The Great	66 66/1(-136%)	(6) Nate The Great 66/1, Newmarket listed winner on his final start last season and soon back to form when a close second in Group 3 Henry II Stakes at Sandown in May. Gave a good account when fifth in the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot, but he looks to be vulnerable at this level. Running well when he gets good ground or firmer; has a bit to find on form, though.

LTO Selection:

14:25 York Group 2 (Class 1) 16f Race Class Flow

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

The percentage call looks to be the admirable COLTRANE, who was runner-up to the reoppssing Quickthorn in this contest last year, and won the Melrose here two years ago. A disappointment in the Goodwood Cup behind that same rival last time out, the six-year-old is better judged on his narrow defeat at Royal Ascot behind Courage Mon Ami, with whom he is 4lb better off today. Giavellotto has strong claims as well, if bouncing back to the form of his Yorkshire Cup win here in May.

A fascinating renewal, with preference for COLTRANE who shaped as well as any behind the all-the-way winner in the Goodwood Cup earlier this month. He has developed into a very reliable top-level stayer and he can reverse the placings with Courage Mon Ami from when the pair met in the Gold Cup. Last year's winner of the race Quickthorn can also make a bold bid, but may find it tougher to repeat the same tactics this time around.

Quickthorn shouldn't be given so much rope. Courage Mon Ami may beat Coltrane but watch out also for GIAVELLOTTO.

14:25 York Group 2 (Class 1) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:00 York Group 2 (Class 1) 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (16/1 +0%) Lake Forest	16 16/1(+0%)	(9) Lake Forest 16/1, Overcame greenness and the run of the race to make a winning start at Haydock in June and built on that when second in July Stakes at Newmarket next time. Disappointing back down in grade in the race won by King's Gamble there on most recent outing but is clearly better than that. Ran well in the July Stakes; disappointing favourite back down in class last time.
2	6 2nd (6) (3.5/1 -40%) Johannes Brahms	3.5 3.5/1(-40%)	(6) Johannes Brahms 3.5/1, 200,000 gns yearling, Siyouni colt. Overcame inexperience to land the odds starting out at Naas in May. That form hasn't worked out, but he shaped well when runner-up in the Windsor Castle at Royal Ascot (5f) 7 weeks later, first home in his group. Remains open to improvement back at 6f. Ballydoyle colt; won at Naas then ran well in the Windsor Castle; big player back up to 6f.
3	7 3rd (7) (4.5/1 +55%) King's Gamble	4.5 4.5/1(+55%)	(7) King's Gamble 4.5/1, Kingman colt who looked potentially useful in making a winning start in a 6f Newmarket novice 3 weeks ago, asserting last ½f. Sure to improve and is an interesting contender up in grade. The only once-raced contender in this field and he won well at Newmarket; very promising.
4	2 4th (2) (9/1 +25%) Action Point	9 9/1(+25%)	(2) Action Point 9/1, Athletic sort who showed much-improved form tackling 6f for the first time when making all in Newbury listed event last month. This is tougher but he's likeable and seems sure to give his running. Made all in Newbury Listed event upped to 6f; sire Blue Point won this race in 2016.
5th	4 5th (4) (50/1 -25%) Hala Emaraaty	50 50/1(-25%)	(4) Hala Emaraaty 50/1, on first 2 outings but his limitations have been exposed at a higher level since. Others preferred. Scored twice in the north in May; has become somewhat exposed since.
6th	8 6th (8) (2.25/1 +0%) Kylian	2.25 2.25/1(+0%)	(8) Kylian 2.25/1, Opened his account in good style switched to all-weather at Newcastle in June and showed much improved form when following up in a listed race at Sandown (5f). Did his best work late on in the Molecomb Stakes at Goodwood last time and has leading claims with the step up to 6f sure to suit. Leading contender on his 5f form and latest effort suggests he's ready for a crack at 6f.
7th	5 7th (5) (12/1 +52%) Jehangeer	12 12/1(+52%)	(5) Jehangeer 12/1, Foaled April 4. Kodiac colt. Brother to yard's star sprinter Hello Youmzain. Confirmed debut promise with victory in 9-runner Ayr maiden (6f, firm) in June and remains open to improvement now stepping up in grade. Ayr maiden form has substance and his trainer has a good record in this race; interesting.
8th	10 8th (10) (33/1 -50%) Power Mode	33 33/1(-50%)	(10) Power Mode 33/1, $75,000 yearling, Speightstown colt. Half-brother to useful/ungenuine 1m-1½m winner Banish. Knew his job when making a winning start at Yarmouth in July and improved on that form pitched straight into Group 3 company when fourth in 6-runner Prix de Cabourg at Deauville (6f) 26 days ago. Won at Yarmouth then ran well in Deauville Group 3; further progress is possible.
9th	1 9th (1) (6/1 +20%) Haatem	6 6/1(+20%)	(1) Haatem 6/1, Bath maiden winner who backed up her Coventry effort when runner-up in the Group 2 Superlative Stakes at Newmarket (7f). Went one better without needing to improve much, if at all, in Vintage Stakes at Goodwood and merits respect on that form for all that this drop back to 6f may not be ideal. Solid record in major 2yo races this summer, winning the Vintage Stakes over 7f latest.
10th	3 10th (3) (22/1 -38%) Emperor's Son	22 22/1(-38%)	(3) Emperor's Son 22/1, Produced a promising first effort when getting the better of Kylian in a 5f Carlisle novice in June. Found the step up to Group 2 company all too much at Royal Ascot 18 days later but freshened up since and no surprise were he to make more of an impact this time. Came up well short in the Coventry; beat Kylian by a neck at Carlisle earlier in June.

LTO Selection:

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

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

Kylian shaped as if ready for the step up to 6f when finishing a decent third in the Molecomb over 5f at Goodwood behind Big Evs (contests the Nunthorpe at 3.35) last month and he merits respect, along with Johannes Brahms, who chased home that same rival when sent off as favourite in the Windsor Castle last time. A chance, however, is taken on JEHANGEER. He will need to improve on his recent Ayr success, but he is a full-brother Hello Youmzain who, perhaps notably, was also ridden to his first Group 1 success by James Doyle.

KING'S GAMBLE impressed when making a winning start at Newmarket 3 weeks ago and, hailing from a yard whose runners tend to improve a lot from first to second run, there's a good chance he can take the step up in grade in his stride and maintain his unbeaten record. Kylian was doing his best work late on in the Molecomb Stakes and is a major contender stepping up to 6f for the first time, while Johannes Brahms is very much respected, too.

Kylian and Johannes Brahms are obvious players, while JEHANGEER (nap) and King's Gamble are interesting at bigger odds.

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

15:35 York Group 1 (Class 1) 5f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (28/1 +15%) Live In The Dream	28 28/1(+15%)	(3) Live In The Dream 28/1, Big improver in the spring, landing back-to-back 5f handicaps before fine second in Newmarket's Palace House. Not discredited after a ten-week lay-off when fourth in listed race at Deauville (5f, soft) 19 days ago but needs to build on it. Placed in Group races this year; could show up well long way but likely to be overhauled.
2	10 2nd (10) (1.4/1 -1%) Highfield Princess	1.4 1.4/1(-1%)	(10) Highfield Princess 1.4/1, High-class mare who won 5 times in a brilliant 2022, notably when an impressive scorer in this event. Has looked as good as ever this year, edged out by Bradsell in the King's Stand before readily taking King George Stakes at Goodwood. The one to beat under her ideal conditions. Commanding win in this last year & has continued to show excellent form; rock-solid claims.
3	8 3rd (8) (4.5/1 -13%) Bradsell	4.5 4.5/1(-13%)	(8) Bradsell 4.5/1, Last year's Coventry winner but suffered an injury which ended his 2-y-o season in Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh. Took his form to a new level when landing 17-runner King's Stand Stakes at Royal Ascot by length from Highfield Princess. Firmly in the picture after a break. Won the King's Stand at Royal Ascot last time and has also won here; has to be respected.
4	12 4th (12) (40/1 +0%) Makarova	40 40/1(+0%)	(12) Makarova 40/1, Gained her listed breakthrough win at Ayr in June and has continued in good form, 4½ lengths fourth of 11 to Highfield Princess in King George Stakes at Goodwood 21 days ago. This demands a big career best however. Progressive this year, including Listed fillies' win, but looks vulnerable today.
5th	4 5th (4) (16/1 -60%) Regional	16 16/1(-60%)	(4) Regional 16/1, Lightly raced 5-y-o who has taken his form to another level to win both starts this year, namely C&D handicap and listed race at Haydock. This demands another step forward though. A revelation this year; Listed win latest; it remains to be seen where limitations now lie.
6th	1 6th (1) (50/1 -79%) Equality	50 50/1(-79%)	(1) Equality 50/1, Dominated a smart field when landing Sandown Group 3 in July but looked unsuited by the track when 5¾ lengths seventh of 11 to Highfield Princess in King George Stakes at Goodwood 21 days ago. Shortlisted. Group 3 win at Sandown last month, then had excuses at Goodwood; he's an each-way possible.
7th	2 7th (2) (16/1 +27%) Khaadem	16 16/1(+27%)	(2) Khaadem 16/1, Produced a career-best performance when 80/1-winner of Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot. Not disgraced when 3½ lengths fifth of 8 to Shaquille in July Cup at Newmarket since. Possibilities. Came from the back for 6f Group 1 Royal Ascot win; this may not pan out so favourably.
8th	9 8th (9) (40/1 +0%) Get Ahead	40 40/1(+0%)	(9) Get Ahead 40/1, Useful filly who ran out a comfortable winner in listed company at Haydock in May. Posted a respectable 2¾ lengths sixth to Equality in Sprint Stakes at Sandown (5f, good) 48 days ago but this is a lot tougher. Near-miss in French Group 2 two starts ago but she's likely to come up short here.
9th	13 9th (13) (28/1 +30%) Nymphadora	28 28/1(+30%)	(13) Nymphadora 28/1, Smart filly who landed listed race over C&D in July. Not at her best when 6 lengths eighth of 11 to Highfield Princess in King George Stakes at Goodwood since. Needs to get back on track. Opposable on vast majority of her form but the York factor gives her an each-way squeak.
10th	6 10th (6) (14/1 +0%) Twilight Calls	14 14/1(+0%)	(6) Twilight Calls 14/1, Smart gelding who bounced back to form when 3¼ lengths fourth of 17 to Bradsell in King's Stand Stakes at Royal Ascot (5f, good) 66 days ago. No forlorn hope if he can build on that after a break with Frankie Dettori now up. Bold shows in last two runnings of King's Stand at Royal Ascot; faces speedier test here.
11th	15 11th (15) (22/1 +33%) Queen Me	22 22/1(+33%)	(15) Queen Me 22/1, Runner-up in Group 2 Lowther here (6f). Too free in the 1000 Guineas on reappearance but fared much better when very good 2¾ lengths sixth of 13 to Shaquille in Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm) 22 days ago. Respected down in trip. Lively outsider. Lightly raced & this first attempt at 5f may be a plus but she has plenty to find on form.
12th	11 12th (11) (28/1 +0%) Ladies Church	28 28/1(+0%)	(11) Ladies Church 28/1, Won 5f listed race at Naas in May but not in the same form since in the Sapphire at the Curragh and King George Stakes at Goodwood. Others make plenty more appeal. Group 2 and Listed winner who is not written off each-way now back on a sound surface.
13th	14 13th (14) (16/1 -78%) Dramatised	16 16/1(-78%)	(14) Dramatised 16/1, Decisive winner of Queen Mary last summer and improved again to see off older opposition in Group 2 Temple at Haydock in May. Raced in unfavoured centre when only fifteenth of 17 to Bradsell in King's Stand Stakes at Royal Ascot and no surprise to see her bounce back here. Possibilities. Two-time Group 2 winner; had excuse in King's Stand; remains unexposed and not ruled out.
14th	16 14th (16) (5/1 +17%) Big Evs	5 5/1(+17%)	(16) Big Evs 5/1, Commanding winner of listed Windsor Castle at Royal Ascot before improving again to take Molecomb Stakes at Goodwood (5f, heavy) 23 days ago by neck from Purosangue. Likeable sort but he needs another sizeable step forward to figure in this though. Speedy 2yo who has to be of interest in receipt of bundles of weight from the older horses.
15th	5 15th (5) (150/1 -88%) Tees Spirit	150 150/1(-88%)	(5) Tees Spirit 150/1, Much improved last year when winning 5 times. Is yet to fire this term though and underwent breathing suregery before coming in ninth of 10 in handicap at Ascot (5f, good) 13 days ago. Has lots to prove. Listed winner in prolific 2022 but a long way below his best on his three starts this year.
16th	7 16th (7) (28/1 +30%) Aesop's Fables	28 28/1(+30%)	(7) Aesop's Fables 28/1, Looked a bright prospect when winning his first 2 outings (Curragh 7f Group 2 second occasion) at 2yrs. Back to his best when 3 lengths third to Shaquille in listed race at Newbury (6f, good to firm) in May. No surprise to see him take a big step forward on his return for top connections. 7f 2yo Group 2 winner last July but has to produce something new on first crack at bare 5f.

LTO Selection:

15:35 York Group 1 (Class 1) 5f Race Class Flow

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

HIGHFIELD PRINCESS left her rivals for dead when scorching home in this last year and her most recent success at Goodwood proved she is still in top form. Bradsell, who narrowly edged her out by a length when causing interference in the King's Stand at Royal Ascot, is a big player but the selection can exact her revenge. Dramatised (15th) is better than what she showed in that aforementioned contest, and she has always shaped as though a speed test like this would suit ideally. Big Evs has made quite the impression as a two-year-old and he is a player getting plenty of weight from his rivals, while C&D winner Regional has found his groove as a five-year-old and may not be done improving just yet.

HIGHFIELD PRINCESS teed herself up perfectly for this when an emphatic winner of Goodwood's King George Stakes and can follow up her impressive success in this contest 12 months ago. Bradsell got the better of John Quinn's likeable mare in Royal Ascot's King's Stand but might have to settle for second best this time on this speedier track. Charlie Hills's pair Khaadem and Equality, along with 3-y-o pair Aesop's Fables and Queen Me, can fight it out for minor honours in a cracking Nunthorpe.

Bradsell got the better of HIGHFIELD PRINCESS in the King's Stand at Royal Ascot but the mare is taken to gain her revenge.

15:35 York Group 1 (Class 1) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:10 York Handicap (Class 2) 10f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (4/1 +60%) Reach	4 4/1(+60%)	(6) Reach 4/1, Progressive on the whole this year, barely coming off the bridle to score at Nottingham (10.2f) in June and followed up in good style at Beverley a week later. Latest Windsor run 8 days ago easily excused and she remains one to be interested in from this sort of mark. Went too freely last week in hat-trick attempt but may still have more to offer.
2	3 2nd (3) (4/1 +64%) Sisyphus Strength	4 4/1(+64%)	(3) Sisyphus Strength 4/1, Nottingham maiden winner (8.3f) at 2 yrs who has had excuses on 2 of her starts this term and she quickly resumed progress when doubling her tally at Newmarket (10f) 4 weeks ago, quickening well off a modest gallop. This tougher but she may yet have more to offer. Still unexposed in handicaps and may build on her Newmarket 1m2f win.
3	8 3rd (8) (20/1 -100%) Prenup	20 20/1(-100%)	(8) Prenup 20/1, Improved model for present yard this term, career-best effort when registering third career success at Sandown (9f, heavy) 23 days ago, finding plenty for pressure. Mark has rose a little more but step up to 1¼m will hold no fears on that evidence and she's versatile as regards ground. Has gained all wins in smaller fields; faces a harder task in this deeper race.
4	9 4th (9) (20/1 +0%) Aiming High	20 20/1(+0%)	(9) Aiming High 20/1, Won at Southwell on New Year's Day and chased home a less-exposed 3yo on her return to turf at Doncaster in May. Possible first start for 13 weeks was needed when sixth of 10 in handicap at Sandown (9f) on Sunday but this looks tougher. Rather exposed now and isn't especially well treated; opposed.
5th	10 5th (10) (28/1 -40%) No Nay Nicki	28 28/1(-40%)	(10) No Nay Nicki 28/1, 6f winner as a juvenile who produced best effort of present campaign when second over 7f here in June. Not in quite the same form back here a month later though and she proved too free when finishing last of 6 at Haydock (1m, heavy) 19 days ago. Others preferred back up in trip. Has respectable 7f form here this summer; stamina to prove back up in trip.
6th	7 6th (7) (2.75/1 +0%) Rowayeh	2.75 2.75/1(+0%)	(7) Rowayeh 2.75/1, Off the mark in a Beverley maiden (8.5f) in May and had little fuss in following up on handicap debut at Sandown (1m) in June. Best effort yet when running on for third in 18-runner Goodwood handicap (10f) 24 days ago and feasible to think she can do better again up in trip. Progressive at about 1m this term; bred to stay this longer distance; strong contender.
7th	11 7th (11) (8.5/1 +15%) Youngest	8.5 8.5/1(+15%)	(11) Youngest 8.5/1, Leicester novice winner (7f) at 2 yrs who left a couple of low-key efforts this term behind when seventh in 18-runner Goodwood handicap (1m) at the start of the month, not clear run 2f out/hampered around 1f out. Possible she can build on that now. Made a step back in the right direction at Glorious Goodwood with hood fitted; interesting.
8th	2 8th (2) (10/1 +17%) Sirona	10 10/1(+17%)	(2) Sirona 10/1, Listed winner in Germany at 2yrs and, after couple of below-par efforts got back on track when runner-up in handicap at Newmarket (1m) 6 weeks ago. Stayed on strongly final 1f last time, so she could build on her latest effort back up in trip. Good second at Newmarket last month on handicap debut; possibilities off same mark.
9th	1 9th (1) (5.5/1 +27%) Amanzoe	5.5 5.5/1(+27%)	(1) Amanzoe 5.5/1, Upwardly-mobile as a 3-y-o, gaining fourth success at last year's Shergar Cup meeting. Posted career-best display when runner-up behind a most progressive sort here 12 months ago and whilst absent since, she can't be discounted for leading stable on return. Absent since running well in this race last year; progressive; heed the market signals.

LTO Selection:

16:10 York Handicap (Class 2) 10f Race Class Flow

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

SISYPHUS STRENGTH has arguably posted her best efforts when tried over this distance and, having won with something in hand off 6lb lower at Newmarket 27 days ago, she is fancied to carry the momentum forward with the ground conditions likely to ideally suit. Amanzoe was beaten just two lengths in this race last year and, off 5lb higher, she can also go well on her belated return to action. Rowayeh and Lan Cinnte also need to be taken seriously despite both stepping up in distance.

This looks competitive and it could just be worth siding with REACH. Impressive when landing handicaps at Nottingham/Beverley in June, she wasn't seen to anything like best effect on her latest outing at Windsor 8 days ago and she appeals as still being on a workable mark. Youngest shaped better than the bare result at Goodwood and is feared along with Rowayeh. Chelsea Green also makes some appeal.

Upped in trip with the hood retained, YOUNGEST could well build on her promising Goodwood effort. Rowayeh is second choice.

16:10 York Handicap (Class 2) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:45 York Maiden (Class 2) 7f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (4.5/1 -35%) Battle Cry	4.5 4.5/1(-35%)	(2) Battle Cry 4.5/1, Left his debut behind when second of 7 over 7f at Down Royal (good to soft) 4 weeks ago. More will be needed to go one better here but further progress can't be discounted given who trains him. Runner-up at Down Royal on second start and open to further improvement for top Irish yard.
2	15 2nd (15) (5.5/1 +39%) Zain Blue	5.5 5.5/1(+39%)	(15) Zain Blue 5.5/1, 170,000 gns son of Blue Point who showed plenty to work on when second of 7 on his 6f Newmarket debut 3 weeks ago. Entered in the Group 2 Champagne next month. Likely to progress. Second on recent debut and this 170,000gns yearling is open to improvement; shortlisted.
3	12 3rd (12) (33/1 +50%) Thanks Forever	33 33/1(+50%)	(12) Thanks Forever 33/1, 24,000 gns 2-y-o. Kessaar half-brother to 2-y-o 1m/8.6f winner Hurry Up Hedley. Dam maiden half-sister to smart multiple 7f winner With Thanks. Stable has a good 2-y-o in Ballymount Bay so a market move would be interesting. Trainer has done great job with 2yo Ballymount Boy; on debut, others are more compelling.
4	14 4th (14) (25/1 -150%) Volterra	25 25/1(-150%)	(14) Volterra 25/1, 400,000 gns Farhh colt. Half-brother to useful 5f winner Guilded. Dam 5f/6f winner. Represents the same connections as Sisyphean and the betting should help to separate them. 400,000gns yearling; catches the eye on paper and could have a part to play.
5th	9 5th (9) (10/1 +60%) Sisyphean	10 10/1(+60%)	(9) Sisyphean 10/1, Dubawi brother to 2-y-o 7f winner Espionne. Dam unraced. Holds an entry in the Group 2 Royal Lodge. Would need considering if the betting vibes are strong. One of two debutants for trainer who had a newcomer finish third in this last year at 50-1.
6th	13 6th (13) (2.5/1 +9%) Under The Sun	2.5 2.5/1(+9%)	(13) Under The Sun 2.5/1, Plenty of promise when runner-up in a pair of 7f novices in recent months, stepping up on his debut when just denied at Ascot by one who has finished second in a listed race since. Open to further improvement. Leading claims. Runner-up on both starts and latest effort has been franked; leading form claims.
7th	10 7th (10) (80/1 +20%) Spirit Of Acklam	80 80/1(+20%)	(10) Spirit Of Acklam 80/1, 27,000 gns Cracksman half-brother to several winners, including 10.7f-1½m winner Santa Monica and 1m-13f winner Grand Promenade, both smart. Dam 6f winner. Some paper appeal and worth a precautionary betting check. There's potential in his pedigree but he's likely to need this debut outing.
8th	5 8th (5) (25/1 +0%) Dimsons	25 25/1(+0%)	(5) Dimsons 25/1, £50,000 Footstepsinthesand colt. Half-brother to 6f winner Taggalo and winner up to 1¼m Freak Out. The betting should help guide to expectations. Half-brother to two winners; market check advised on debut but he'll need to be useful.
9th	6 9th (6) (50/1 -25%) Ever Driven	50 50/1(-25%)	(6) Ever Driven 50/1, 16/1, showed a bit when 6 lengths fourth of 13 in novice at Windsor (6f, good to firm) on debut 39 days ago. Should improve for 7f but fair bit more needed to go close. Improvement needed on second start but from a family his trainer has done well with.
10th	3 10th (3) (80/1 -300%) Bulmer Bank	80 80/1(-300%)	(3) Bulmer Bank 80/1, Has shown promise in 2 outings over 6f in recent weeks but he's probably more one for nurseries after this. Not devoid of promise among his first two starts but others appeal more.
11th	4 11th (4) (5.5/1 +15%) Castle In The Sand	5.5 5.5/1(+15%)	(4) Castle In The Sand 5.5/1, New Approach colt who shaped better than the bare result when fourth of 10 in maiden at Ffos Las on debut 17 days ago, fading in the final 1f. Looks sure to progress for a yard which won this in 2021 and sent out the second last year. Promising fourth at Ffos Las on debut and trainer has a good recent record in race.
12th	7 12th (7) (5.5/1 -38%) Kings Valley	5.5 5.5/1(-38%)	(7) Kings Valley 5.5/1, 8/1, shaped well when 3 lengths third of 10 in 7f Sandown maiden (soft) on debut 29 days ago, travelling well long way. Open to improvement and on the shortlist. Third on debut at Sandown and pedigree provides optimism he'll improve; contender.
13th	1 13th (1) (33/1 -106%) Al Waasl	33 33/1(-106%)	(1) Al Waasl 33/1, No better than fair form when third in 6f novices at Newbury and Newcastle in recent weeks. Will need to find plenty of improvement for the step up to 7f. Has shown ability when third on both starts but others have stronger form.
14th	8 14th (8) (28/1 -12%) Peace Walk	28 28/1(-12%)	(8) Peace Walk 28/1, Cracksman half-brother to useful winner up to 1m Dubai Dominion and 5f winner Hit Mac. Dam 6f winner (including at 2 yrs). This one holds an entry in the Group 2 Royal Lodge next month and the yard has won this with a newcomer before. Half-brother to two winners; should have a future but this is a tough start to his career.

LTO Selection:

16:45 York Maiden (Class 2) 7f Race Class Flow

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

UNDER THE SUN found only the smart prospect Al Musmak too strong at Ascot last month and looks the one to beat in this valuable contest. Battle Cry offered a lot more encouragement when adopting more positive tactics at Down Royal in July and could also play a hand if gaining an easy lead. The Aidan O'Brien-trained colt is feared most, while any market support for debutants Peace Walk or Volterra would be interesting.

UNDER THE SUN was only narrowly denied by a subsequent listed runner-up at Ascot last time and can make it third time lucky. Andrew Balding has a good recent record in this and his Castle In The Sand, who is nicely drawn in stall 1, is second choice ahead of Ollie Sangster's Kings Valley. Peace Walk and Sisyphean are newcomers with Group entries and need betting checks.

Rookie trainer Ollie Sangster has already unearthed some useful 2yos and KINGS VALLEY is the pick following his promising debut third.

16:45 York Maiden (Class 2) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:15 York Handicap (Class 2) 8f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (7.5/1 +38%) Silver Sword	7.5 7.5/1(+38%)	(5) Silver Sword 7.5/1, Refused to race on first 2 starts but hard to knock since then, landing Southwell maiden and Pontefract handicap (both 1m) this term. Had soft ground as a possible excuse for a below-par run at Goodwood last time. Ready winner on last two attempts over 1m; looks interesting back at this distance.
2	9 2nd (9) (7.5/1 +58%) Catch The Paddy	7.5 7.5/1(+58%)	(9) Catch The Paddy 7.5/1, Won a 6f course nursery last summer and good second oif 14 in 7f course handicap on reappearance in May. Hasn't built on that in his 2 outings since and now steps up to 1m for the first time. Chance partly depends on whether he revives for wind surgery and new trip.
3	11 3rd (11) (12/1 -71%) Bajan Bandit	12 12/1(-71%)	(11) Bajan Bandit 12/1, Has taken his form up a notch for his current yard, winning 7f handicap at Haydock and here in recent months. Might be even more to come now returning to 7f and much respected despite a 7 lb rise. In great form over 7f this summer, winning here most recently; goes back up in trip.
4	7 4th (7) (3.5/1 +30%) Tafreej	3.5 3.5/1(+30%)	(7) Tafreej 3.5/1, Useful handicapper who resumed winning ways in good style at Yarmouth (1m, good) in June. Fine fourth in 1m handicap at the Newmarket July meeting since and likely to go well from an unchanged mark. Suited by step up to 1m the last twice; remains unexposed at this trip; in the mix.
5th	8 5th (8) (5.5/1 +39%) Glenfinnan	5.5 5.5/1(+39%)	(8) Glenfinnan 5.5/1, Useful form. Second in the Convivial maiden at this meeting last year. Failed to build on a promising Newmarket reappearance when down the field at Glorious Goodwood but the soft ground may have been against him. Has a solid record when racing on good/firmer; ran well on this card last year.
6th	10 6th (10) (7.5/1 +0%) Modesty	7.5 7.5/1(+0%)	(10) Modesty 7.5/1, Made a winning debut over C&D last autumn and has improved in defeat in novices at Doncaster and Newmarket (finished behind English Oak) this summer. Ought to be competitive from an opening mark in the mid-80s. Open to progress in handicaps and looks interesting returned to the scene of his 2yo win.
7th	12 7th (12) (12/1 +52%) Power Of Gold	12 12/1(+52%)	(12) Power Of Gold 12/1, Winner at Doncaster (1m) in June and respectable fourth from this mark at Ayr and Newcastle since. A bit more will be needed in this higher grade. Has remained in form since Doncaster success but this looks a harder task.
8th	6 8th (6) (6/1 -20%) English Oak	6 6/1(-20%)	(6) English Oak 6/1, Left his debut effort well behind when scoring at Thirsk (1m, good to firm) in July and improved again when third of 11 in novice at Newmarket (1m again) 16 days later. Interesting contender on handicap debut under Ryan Moore. Progressive RPRs in novice events; looks the type to do well in handicaps; respected.
9th	3 9th (3) (25/1 -56%) Finn's Charm	25 25/1(-56%)	(3) Finn's Charm 25/1, Resumed with 1m win in Musselburgh handicap and also posted a good second in the German 2000 Guineas in May. Disappointed in very strong handicaps at Royal Ascot and Glorious Goodwood but back on track when fourth at Newmarket last Friday. Ran respectably at Newmarket last week but others are less exposed.
10th	1 10th (1) (28/1 -27%) Alzahir	28 28/1(-27%)	(1) Alzahir 28/1, Useful for the Gosdens, winning an AW maiden last autumn and a valuable event in Qatar (1m, turf) in February. Last seen finishing fifth in 1m Chelmsford conditions event in April. Sold for 82,000 gns last month. Smart effort needed from his lofty opening handicap mark. Ex-Gosden 3yo; heed the market signals on stable/handicap debut, back from layoff.
11th	2 11th (2) (8.5/1 +47%) Dear My Friend	8.5 8.5/1(+47%)	(2) Dear My Friend 8.5/1, Improved to make a winning return in 1m AW listed race over Easter. Has been found out at pattern level since and might not find things much easier from a three-figure mark in a competitive handicap. Somewhat exposed but may stage a form revival back down in trip/class.

LTO Selection:

17:15 York Handicap (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow

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

ENFJAAR was denied a hat-trick when finding life tough in the Group 3 Jersey Stakes at Royal Ascot last time but he is fancied to make his presence felt in these calmer waters. Roger Varian's charge is making his handicap debut and this opening mark of 90 appears within his reach. Last-time-out winner Bajan Bandit won well over 7f at this venue and he is feared most despite having to negotiate a 7lb rise in the ratings, while Modesty should also be taken seriously.

ENFJAAR failed to fire in the Jersey at Royal Ascot but had looked exciting when winning his first 2 starts and is taken to resume his progression on handicap debut. Fellow Shadwell runner Tafreej arrives on the back of a solid run in a strong handicap at the Newmarket July meeting and is second choice ahead of Grant Tuer's Bajan Bandit.

Back on forecast faster ground, GLENFINNAN may be the answer to this open-looking handicap. Modesty is second choice.

17:15 York Handicap (Class 2) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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