York Races & Results 1 Friday 13th October 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

York Races & Results Tomform Friday 13th October 2023

There were 39 Races on Friday 13th October 2023 across 5 meetings. There was 7 races at York, 8 races at Newmarket, 7 races at Chepstow, 9 races at Newcastle, 8 races at Dundalk, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Friday 13th October 2023

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

14:05 York Stakes (Class 3) 6f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
3	3 (3) (25/1 -56%) Angel's Call	25 25/1(-56%)	(3) Angel's Call 25/1, Foaled January 19. 40,000 gns yearling, Soldier's Call colt. Dam 2-y-o 5f winner. Folly to ignore. 40,000gns yearling; by Soldier's Call and first foal of a 5f 2yo winner for connections.
1	9 1st (9) (15/8 +16%) Pilgrim	1.875 15/8(+16%)	(9) Pilgrim 15/8, Took his form up a notch when fourth of 22 in valuable sales race at this C&D in August and shaped well when runner-up in a similar event over C&D last month. Sets a decent standard. Ran well in sales race and novice event over C&D the last twice; very solid chance.
2	15 2nd (15) (50/1 -178%) Elegant Call	50 50/1(-178%)	(15) Elegant Call 50/1, Soldier's Call filly who showed more than first time up when fifth at Redcar (5f, good) 24 days ago. Another significant step forward required. Two of these opponents have better form and takes on some interesting newcomers too.
3	5 3rd (5) (7/2 +22%) Gamekeeper	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(5) Gamekeeper 7/2, Foaled May 5. Blue Point colt. Closely related to 2-y-o 6f winner Nasimi and half-brother to 3 winners, including winner up to 1m Sovereign Prince and 1¼m winner Gold Stick. Dam winner up to 1m (2-y-o 6f winner). Plenty to like and represents a top yard. Colt by Blue Point out of a 6f 2yo Group 2 winner; major yard; interesting debutant.
4	6 4th (6) (25/1 -25%) Harry Bassett	25 25/1(-25%)	(6) Harry Bassett 25/1, Foaled April 13. €11,000 yearling, 40,000 gns 2-y-o, Harry Angel colt. Dam French 1¼m-1½m winner out of winning sister to Cheveley Park Stakes and 1,000 Guineas winner Natagora. 40,000gns 2yo; by Harry Angel out of a French middle-distance winner.
5th	4 5th (4) (7/2 +42%) Bona Fortuna	3.5 7/2(+42%)	(4) Bona Fortuna 7/2, Mehmas colt who showed promise when third at Ayr (6f, soft) on debut 10 days ago. Yard have had an outstanding year with their juveniles and he should progress. Promising third at Ayr ten days ago; respected with progress on the cards.
6th	13 6th (13) (150/1 -127%) Alfanatical	150 150/1(-127%)	(13) Alfanatical 150/1, Mid-field at best in maiden/minor event last month and faces a struggle in this. Modest RPRs in two sprint races.
7th	7 7th (7) (80/1 -100%) Hearitfortheboys	80 80/1(-100%)	(7) Hearitfortheboys 80/1, Bated Breath gelding who was very green when mid-field at Ripon (6f, good) on debut 13 days ago. Almost certainly needs more time. Only a modest fifth at Ripon, though made encouraging late headway.
8th	10 8th (10) (13/2 +19%) Thunder Flow	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(10) Thunder Flow 13/2, Foaled March 24. Night of Thunder colt. Dam 6f winner. 1 of 2 newcomers for this yard and needs respecting. Newcomer by Night Of Thunder out of a 6f winner for his connections; potentially useful.
9th	14 9th (14) (66/1 -65%) Alreet Cha	66 66/1(-65%)	(14) Alreet Cha 66/1, Foaled April 30. €33,000 yearling, £28,000 2-y-o, Dandy Man filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including useful 7f/1m winner Encourageable and 7f/1m winner Luxy Lou. Dam, 2-y-o 6f/7f winner, half-sister to Fred Darling Stakes winner Dandhu (by Dandy Man). £28,000 2yo; Dandy Man half-sister to three winners; check the betting.
10th	8 10th (8) (150/1 -275%) Monks Dream	150 150/1(-275%)	(8) Monks Dream 150/1, Foaled March 22. €7,500 foal, €6,000 yearling, Unfortunately gelding. Brother to 6f-1m winner Intrepido Romano and half-brother to several winners, including useful winner up to 1¾m Loch Ness Monster. Dam 5f winner. 6,000euros yearling; stable has very low strike-rate with 2yos this term.
11th	2 11th (2) (12/1 -33%) Alhoby	12 12/1(-33%)	(2) Alhoby 12/1, Foaled January 26. 78,000 gns foal, Kodiac gelding. Dam, maiden (stayed 1¼m), out of close relative to 1000 Guineas winner Sky Lantern. Already gelded but needs close attention. 78,000gns foal; by Kodiac; one of two newcomers for the yard; market instructive.
12th	17 12th (17) (100/1 -150%) Queen Roslyn	100 100/1(-150%)	(17) Queen Roslyn 100/1, Foaled March 31. Postponed filly. Dam 1½m winner. Looks one for later on. Unlikely to have the pace for this trip, judged on breeding.
13th	12 13th (12) (15/2 -7%) Wahkan	7.5 15/2(-7%)	(12) Wahkan 15/2, Foaled February 5. 250,000 gns yearling, Sioux Nation colt. Half-brother to 6f/7f winner Dirty Rascal and 6f winner Stormy Girl, both useful. Dam 7f winner. Certainly worth a second look. 250,000gns yearling; by Sioux Nation; notable connections; respected debutant.
14th	11 14th (11) (80/1 -100%) Tip Top Tank	80 80/1(-100%)	(11) Tip Top Tank 80/1, Foaled February 14. Pastoral Pursuits gelding. Half-brother to 2-y-o 5f winner Big Ace and 1m-1¼m winner Little Ted. Dam, maiden (stayed 1m), half-sister to useful 5f-7f winner Inhalation. Half-brother to two winners for his connections but neither scored on debut.
15th	16 15th (16) (250/1 -279%) Gator Girl	250 250/1(-279%)	(16) Gator Girl 250/1, Last in pair of maidens at Windsor/Newbury in recent weeks. Can only be watched. Dismal form claims.

LTO Selection:

14:05 York Stakes (Class 3) 6f Race Class Flow

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

The subsequent dual Group 1 winner Shaquille won this race 12 months ago and this looks like another competitive renewal. That said, marginal preference is for WAHKAN, who cost 250,000gns last year and he is a half-brother to the 6f Listed winner Stormy Girl. Pilgrim has run well over course and distance the last twice and is an obvious threat to the selection. Bona Fortuna is another with valid form claims, while any market support for Gamekeeper or Thunder Flow would have to be noted.

A back-end novice in which the market will be revealing but preference is for GAMEKEEPER, who is John & Thady Gosden's sole runner on the card and market support would only heighten confidence somewhat further. The main danger may emerge from Pilgrim, who has experience on his side and has twice run well over C&D in recent weeks. Bona Fortuna, Alhoby and Thunder Flow are just a handful of others worth considering.

The vote goes to rock-solid contender PILGRIM, ahead of Bona Fortuna. Some of the newcomers are interesting.

14:05 York Stakes (Class 3) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:40 York Handicap (Class 2) 14f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (13/2 +13%) Lordship	6.5 13/2(+13%)	(2) Lordship 13/2, 3 wins from 7 runs this year. Latest win at Haydock in July. Not disgraced when fifth of 7 in handicap (11/4) at Haydock (14f, good to firm) 34 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up. Looks a major each-way player but he needs to resume his improvement to win.
2	6 2nd (6) (4/1 +11%) Urban Outlook	4 4/1(+11%)	(6) Urban Outlook 4/1, 3 wins from 6 runs this year. 3/1, career best when winning 5-runner handicap at Haydock (14f, soft) 14 days ago. Well on top at the finish there so he's a player despite a 6 lb rise. 1m6f wins at Chester and Haydock on last two starts, the latter after trouble in running.
3	13 3rd (13) (7/1 +30%) Dreams Adozen	7 7/1(+30%)	(13) Dreams Adozen 7/1, 3 wins from 11 runs this year. 5/4, career best when winning 6-runner handicap at Chester (14.4f, heavy) 13 days ago, pushed out. In the picture once more. Won three of last five starts, proving herself at 1m6f; latest was by 15l on heavy; up 6lb.
4	1 4th (1) (11/2 +21%) Kingfisher King	5.5 11/2(+21%)	(1) Kingfisher King 11/2, Winner at Salisbury in May. 3/1, respectable third of 8 in handicap at Doncaster (10.2f, good to soft) 29 days ago. This step up in trip promises to suit so he's interesting off a handy-looking mark. Rather disappointing handicap debut (1m2f) but there's been a rethink about his trip.
5th	8 5th (8) (9/2 +18%) Insanity	4.5 9/2(+18%)	(8) Insanity 9/2, Thrice-raced winner. Won 5-runner minor event (6/5) at Ffos Las (12f, heavy) 42 days ago. Makes handicap debut but others look better treated at these weights. Could easily have more to give in handicaps after comfortable novice win (1m4f, soft).
6th	3 6th (3) (9/1 +25%) The Goat	9 9/1(+25%)	(3) The Goat 9/1, Winner at Goodwood in August. Last of 7 in handicap at Doncaster (14.5f, good to soft, 13/8) 28 days ago so needs to bounce back. 12l clear on soft for handicap debut at Glorious Goodwood (1m4f); two backward steps since.
7th	11 7th (11) (12/1 -33%) Iron Lion	12 12/1(-33%)	(11) Iron Lion 12/1, Winner at Doncaster in August. Below form fourth of 8 in handicap (4/1) at Doncaster (10.2f, good to soft) 29 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Others more persuasive. Easily won novice at Doncaster (1m2f, soft); well held on handicap debut over same C&D.
8th	5 8th (5) (16/1 +20%) Tenerife Sunshine	16 16/1(+20%)	(5) Tenerife Sunshine 16/1, Lightly-raced winner. 13/2, sixth of 9 in handicap at Newmarket (12f, good to firm) 15 days ago, needing stiffer test. Not totally discounted. 1m6f looks well worth a go and this lightly raced sort might still do better.
9th	10 9th (10) (12/1 +40%) Cavern Club	12 12/1(+40%)	(10) Cavern Club 12/1, Latest win at Newmarket in August. Good second of 9 in handicap at Doncaster (11.9f, good to soft, 7/1) 29 days ago, well positioned. Shortlisted. Quietly progressive at 1m4f; perhaps sole attempt at 1m6f can be excused by heavy going.
10th	4 10th (4) (28/1 +0%) Tony Montana	28 28/1(+0%)	(4) Tony Montana 28/1, Winner at Newbury in July. 4/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at Newbury (10f, good) 55 days ago. Significantly up in trip. First run for yard after leaving John & Thady Gosden with more needed. Well held over 1m2f at Newbury latest, since which he's been gelded and left the Gosdens.
11th	7 11th (7) (20/1 +20%) Knockbrex	20 20/1(+20%)	(7) Knockbrex 20/1, Creditable fourth of 8 in handicap (7/1) at Thirsk (12f, good to soft) 34 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Can give a good account. Spring promise, including here, has not been fulfilled; shaped as if staying 1m4f latest.

LTO Selection:

14:40 York Handicap (Class 2) 14f Race Class Flow

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

The hat-trick seeking Urban Outlook won with enough in hand at Haydock last time to suggest that a 6lb rise in the ratings won't prevent another bold bid, and Andrew Balding's gelding merits respect. Preference, however, is for top-weight KINGFISHER KING, who could unlock enough improvement over this stiffer test of stamina to land the spoils. Tenerife Sunshine, Cavern Club and Dreams Adozen also warrant a second look.

William Haggas has a good record in this and his KINGFISHER KING can add to that now his stamina is drawn out much more on just his second handicap start. Urban Outlook is an improving young stayer so rates a big threat in his hat-trick bid. Spectacular Style, Rathgar, Dreams Adozen and Lordship all bring solid credentials to the table too so warrant respect in a cracking handicap.

In a competitive field, preference is for CAVERN CLUB, who looks well worth this second crack at 1m6f, ahead of Urban Outlook.

14:40 York Handicap (Class 2) 14f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:15 York Stakes (Class 2) 7f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (28/1 -40%) Apiarist	28 28/1(-40%)	(9) Apiarist 28/1, Finished narrowly behind the reopposing Sailthisshipalone on his first 2 starts, beaten a head when second in minor event at Thirsk in August. Did too much too soon at Carlisle (7.8f, good to firm) last time, but more needed back down in trip. Disappointing over 1m last time but promise over 7f previously and not ruled out each-way.
2	8 2nd (8) (28/1 -12%) Sailthisshipalone	28 28/1(-12%)	(8) Sailthisshipalone 28/1, Built on the encouragement of his first 2 starts when off the mark in minor event at Thirsk (7f, good to soft) in August, proving game. Raced keenly when sixth on nursery debut at Ayr (1m, good) 20 days ago, so could fare better back down in trip. 7f novice winner who didn't see out 1m on nursery debut at Ayr; retains potential.
3	17 3rd (17) (4/1 +43%) Grey Cuban	4 4/1(+43%)	(17) Grey Cuban 4/1, Ran well when second in minor events at Newmarket and Nottingham first 2 starts and back on the up when eighth of 17 in sales race at Doncaster (6.5f, good to soft) last month, looking ready for 7f. Can give another good account. Caught the eye in sales race at Doncaster last time; strong candidate on that effort.
4	5 4th (5) (13/2 +19%) Nellie Leylax	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(5) Nellie Leylax 13/2, Very effective with give underfoot, recording a third success in nursery at Haydock (7f, heavy) in August. Fared the better of the pair who raced away from the main pack when fourth at Doncaster last time, so he enters calculations. Three-time winner on soft/heavy ground; can be in the mix if at his best.
5th	16 5th (16) (13/2 +19%) Candonomore	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(16) Candonomore 13/2, Has shown promise both starts, edged out on the line by subsequent Acomb-third Loose Cannon in minor event at this C&D on debut. Ran to similar level when third at Thirsk (7f, soft) 8 weeks later and he remains capable of better. Placed on first two runs (including C&D) and could be a major player off his low weight.
6th	13 6th (13) (14/1 -17%) Mr Monaco	14 14/1(-17%)	(13) Mr Monaco 14/1, Encouragement on his debut at Salisbury and, upped in trip, progressed from that first experience when winning 11-runner minor event at Leicester (7f, good to firm) 51 days ago, well on top at the finish. Will go on improving. Leicester novice win; down pecking order on form but in good hands to continue to progress.
7th	10 7th (10) (16/1 -146%) African Spirit	16 16/1(-146%)	(10) African Spirit 16/1, Looked a useful prospect when making a winning start in 8-runner maiden at Newcastle (7.1f) 17 days ago, leading under 2f out and soon quickening clear. Upped in grade but could be capable of making his presence felt. Impressive on recent debut on AW; higher-calibre race here but he could play leading role.
8th	18 8th (18) (66/1 -65%) Daymer Bay	66 66/1(-65%)	(18) Daymer Bay 66/1, Made the frame in minor events/maiden in his first 4 races, still showing signs of greenness when fourth at Epsom (7f, good) in August on the latest occasion. However, below form at Bath (1m, soft) 11 days ago and he looks to be up against it. Consistent on first four starts but soundly beaten last time and others are preferred.
9th	12 9th (12) (28/1 -100%) Jungle Mate	28 28/1(-100%)	(12) Jungle Mate 28/1, Scored on debut at Hamilton and shaped nicely when runner-up on his next 2 outings, finishing strongly in big-field sales race at Naas (6f, soft) in August. Well held in nursery at this course last time, but could bounce back upped in trip. Flopped here last time but considerable promise previously; no surprise to see a big run.
10th	2 10th (2) (11/2 +8%) The Coffee Pod	5.5 11/2(+8%)	(2) The Coffee Pod 11/2, Has made a bright start to his career, confirming the promise of his first 2 starts when making all in 7-runner minor event at this course (6f, good) last month, in command final 1f. Leading contender with better still to come. Won 6f novice here on third start; stable's sales-race runners always have to be respected.
11th	14 11th (14) (25/1 +38%) Straight A	25 25/1(+38%)	(14) Straight A 25/1, Still green when successful at Yarmouth on his second run and, after a below-par effort, soon back on track when seventh of 20 in nursery at this C&D (good to firm) in August. Finished well for fourth at Thirsk (1m, good to soft) last month, but this is tougher. Fair efforts on first two nursery starts but needs to raise his game today.
12th	11 12th (11) (33/1 -50%) Francesco Baracca	33 33/1(-50%)	(11) Francesco Baracca 33/1, Showed plenty to work on at Kempton on his first start and landed 7-runner maiden at Yarmouth (1m, soft) in good style 22 days later, asserting for just hands-and-heels riding. Open to further improvement representing last year's winning trainer. Ready win at Yarmouth on second start; unexposed but today's task is considerably tougher.
13th	1 13th (1) (8/1 +20%) Lambert	8 8/1(+20%)	(1) Lambert 8/1, Completed quick-fire hat-trick when successful in Kempton novice (1m) in September and shaped well when third on nursery debut at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) 15 days ago, caught wider than ideal. Merits consideration. Concedes weight all round but has a solid profile and could be thereabouts.
14th	3 14th (3) (20/1 +0%) Gone Rogue	20 20/1(+0%)	(3) Gone Rogue 20/1, Promising second on debut at Hamilton before going one better at Musselburgh (7f, good to firm) next time. Again showed a good attitude when following up in nursery at Haydock (7f, heavy) 13 days ago and he could still have more to offer. Runner-up on debut then won his next two; much tougher task today but he's unexposed.
15th	6 15th (6) (6/1 +70%) Spanish Blaze	6 6/1(+70%)	(6) Spanish Blaze 6/1, Not entirely straightforward but possesses plenty of ability, comfortably landing nursery at Sandown (7f, good to soft) on his penultimate start. Ran at least as well when third at Doncaster 12 days later, though was again slowly away. Cheekpieces applied. Two-time winner who was good 3rd in Doncaster nursery last time but needs something extra.
16th	4 16th (4) (11/1 +31%) Miguel	11 11/1(+31%)	(4) Miguel 11/1, Has yet to finish out of the first 3 places, opening account with something to spare in Brighton maiden last month. Upped in trip, improved when making all in 7-runner nursery at Ripon (1m, good) 13 days ago and he could make another bold bid. Others have stronger form but he's won his last two and could have more left in the tank.

LTO Selection:

15:15 York Stakes (Class 2) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Course form can count for a lot in a contest of this nature and THE COFFEE POD must hold every chance on the back of a taking success here over shorter last month. The step up in trip can eke out further improvement on this occasion, and he may have too much for impressive Newcastle debut winner African Spirit and Grey Cuban, who brings a strong level of form to the table. Completing the shortlist are the likes of Lambert, Mr Monaco and Nellie Leylax.

THE COFFEE POD continued his progress when making all at this course last month and, with further progress to come upped in trip, he can land this valuable prize. Heading the list of dangers is African Spirit, who looked potentially useful when winning at Newcastle on debut, while Lambert and Candonomore are two others to also take into account.

Having caught the eye when keeping on for eighth in a 6.5f sales race at Doncaster last month, GREY CUBAN earns the vote.

15:15 York Stakes (Class 2) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:50 York Handicap (Class 2) 8f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (13/2 -18%) Hafeet Alain	6.5 13/2(-18%)	(8) Hafeet Alain 13/2, Back to winning ways eased in grade at Newmarket (1m) in June and essentially consistent in defeat since, picked off late by a course specialist at Goodwood (1m, soft) 16 days ago. Promising rider again takes off a handy 3 lb. Won at Newmarket in June and has gone close on two of his four subsequent runs.
2	1 2nd (1) (9/1 -38%) Northern Express	9 9/1(-38%)	(1) Northern Express 9/1, Consistent sort who bagged Thirsk Hunt Cup in May and following solid placed efforts next 2 starts, added to his tally over 7f here in July. Competitive again from higher marks of late (latest run best excused) and this smart handicapper looks sure to play a part again. Highly admirable 5yo who is a three-time course winner and is a key player today.
3	2 3rd (2) (16/1 -113%) Star Of Orion	16 16/1(-113%)	(2) Star Of Orion 16/1, Ended a 2-year losing run at Newmarket (7f, soft) in July and big effort when third in International at Ascot later that month. Hard to knock his consistency all 3 starts over 7f since and return to this slightly longer trip may help now. Highly consistent over 7f this term and he's well worth another go at this trip; shortlist.
4	12 4th (12) (16/1 -14%) Zozimus	16 16/1(-14%)	(12) Zozimus 16/1, Just the one win from 25 starts but not shaping at all badly equipped with visor/from reduced mark of late, twice a runner-up prior to finishing midfield in last month's Cambridgeshire. Good pace to aim at here will suit. One of 4 runners from this yard. Poor strike-rate but running well since this visor went on and he's one to consider.
5th	3 5th (3) (9/2 +10%) Lattam	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(3) Lattam 9/2, Steadily progressive 4-y-o who landed Irish Lincolnshire on return and went in again on AW at Newcastle (1m) in June. Down the field in Golden Mile next start but quickly back to form when third back at that venue 16 days ago. Fresher than most for this time of the season. Two wins this year and rain would aid this lightly raced 4yo's cause.
6th	4 6th (4) (11/2 +21%) Millebosc	5.5 11/2(+21%)	(4) Millebosc 11/2, Smart as a 3-y-o when trained in France. Not kicked on as expected this term but latest Haydock second behind a highly progressive 3-y-o 13 days ago was much more like it. Raised 4 lb on the back of that but foolish to rule out for yard who took this 12 months ago. Went close at Haydock a fortnight ago and he's a player if backing up that performance.
7th	5 7th (5) (7/2 +56%) La Trinidad	3.5 7/2(+56%)	(5) La Trinidad 7/2, C&D winner. Showed benefit of reappearance run when running out an impressive winner at Doncaster (1m) in June and he comes here having finished a good second behind a thriving sort at Redcar (1m) 6 days ago. Not out of things from same mark. Placed off this mark in big fields the last twice and fully effective here; in the mix.
8th	7 8th (7) (33/1 +0%) Cruyff Turn	33 33/1(+0%)	(7) Cruyff Turn 33/1, C&D winner who resumed winning ways at Redcar (7f) in June but not in same form in trio of starts subsequently, hooded for 1st time, well held in handicap here (7f) 3 weeks ago. Others arrive with more pressing claims. Two-time C&D winner but he's failed to threaten on his last three starts.
9th	11 9th (11) (25/1 -25%) Pisanello	25 25/1(-25%)	(11) Pisanello 25/1, Largely consistent sort who doubled his tally for the season at Hamilton (8.3f) in July. Essentially ticking over in trio of starts from higher marks subsequently and he may just find a couple too strong back up in grade. Two wins at Hamilton this year but appears to have gone off the boil.
10th	9 10th (9) (66/1 -100%) Redarna	66 66/1(-100%)	(9) Redarna 66/1, Disappointed on 2 of first 3 starts this summer but bounced back to form from sliding mark to score at Carlisle (6.9f) in August. Somewhat predictably not in the same form at Ayr (1m) 3 weeks ago, though. Others preferred. Won at Carlisle in August but a lesser run followed; unplaced all four visits here.
11th	10 11th (10) (11/2 +39%) Orbaan	5.5 11/2(+39%)	(10) Orbaan 11/2, Tasted success twice in 2022, including the Golden Mile at Goodwood. Winless so far this time around, yet penultimate fifth over 7f here last month highlighted he's in good heart and he's worth a second look in a first-time visor from a dangerous mark. 8yo who has been regressive this year, but the first-time visor may make a positive impact.
12th	13 12th (13) (18/1 -100%) Autumn Festival	18 18/1(-100%)	(13) Autumn Festival 18/1, Fallen in weights following a distinctly mixed bag this season and capitalised returned to front-running tactics/equipped with cheekpieces at Beverley (7.4f, heavy) last month. Solid second under a penalty at Ayr (7.2f) latest and whilst this is tougher, he's not dismissed in this groove. In fine heart in these cheekpieces the last twice and has to be respected.

LTO Selection:

15:50 York Handicap (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow

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

A typically competitive renewal sees plenty of chances in this field, with the slight preference being LA TRINIDAD. The six-year-old has been running consistently well of late and, off the same mark as his length second last time over 1m at Redcar, he looks primed to offer another bold bid. William Haggas saddled the winner of this race 12 months ago with Substantial and he saddles both Millebosc and Lattam, with the former holding stronger credentials after a clear-cut second over 1m at Haydock. Star Of Orion and Hafeet Alain are also noted.

This looks set to be run at a good clip and with a host holding claims, it could just be worth chancing ORBAAN. He wasn't at his very best at Ascot on his most recent start but had previously shaped well when fifth over 7f here and a first-time visor could just put an extra edge on him, operating from a dangerous mark. Northern Express, Autumn Festival and Lattam head up the dangers.

Topweight NORTHERN EXPRESS has an excellent record at York and can post his fourth win on the Knavesmire.

15:50 York Handicap (Class 2) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:25 York Handicap (Class 3) 5f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
4	4 (4) (5/2 +17%) Nazron	2.5 5/2(+17%)	(4) Nazron 5/2, Fairly useful form when placed first 3 starts and improved form when excellent neck second of 10 to Mc Loven on nursery bow at Lingfield, running on well. Needs considering. Beaten a neck by Mc Loven on recent nursery debut and he's respected for top yard.
1	11 1st (11) (4/1 +64%) Irish Nectar	4 4/1(+64%)	(11) Irish Nectar 4/1, Improved to get off the mark in 12-runner maiden at Nottingham (5f, heavy, 10/3) 17 days ago, a patient ride getting the best out of him in a race that suited such tactics. Will do well to follow up in this. Won Nottingham maiden when dropped back to 5f; open to further improvement at this trip.
2	9 2nd (9) (9/4 +50%) Curious Rover	2.25 9/4(+50%)	(9) Curious Rover 9/4, Placed on first 2 outings and found a bit more improvement when making all in Catterick maiden in August. Resumed winning ways in stylish fashion on nursery bow at Haydock under this rider and sure to go well again. Easy nursery win at Haydock; this is more competitive but he could still be well treated.
3	10 3rd (10) (11/2 +61%) Good Point	5.5 11/2(+61%)	(10) Good Point 11/2, Speedy sort who was a good second of 4 in novice at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) 19 days ago. However, opening mark demands a fair bit of improvement. Makes handicap debut off fair mark and pedigree provides hope he's capable of better still.
4	7 4th (7) (12/1 -33%) Call Glory	12 12/1(-33%)	(7) Call Glory 12/1, Kept busy for previous 2 yards but still progressing judged on narrow win in Chelmsford nursery on final start for Charles Hills 6 weeks ago. Has joined a good stable so may do better again. Improvement on final two starts for Charlie Hills; a contender if his good form continues.
5th	3 5th (3) (12/1 +0%) Ganesha	12 12/1(+0%)	(3) Ganesha 12/1, Latest win at Hamilton in July. 7/2, good ¾-length second of 7 to Midnight Lir in nursery at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) 18 days ago. 3 lb better off with winner here but looks vulnerable back up in class. Close second at Hamilton last time but could be vulnerable in this warmer race.
6th	6 6th (6) (7/1 +30%) Ziggy's Queen	7 7/1(+30%)	(6) Ziggy's Queen 7/1, Off the mark in an ordinary 3-runner class 2 event at Musselburgh last month and will find this a lot more competitive. Midfield here in sole nursery but has won Musselburgh novice since; not ruled out.
7th	8 7th (8) (20/1 -43%) Rocket Money	20 20/1(-43%)	(8) Rocket Money 20/1, Confirmed previous promise to win 9-runner novice at Beverley (5f, good to firm) and didn't have to improve when defying penalty at Thirsk. Handicapper hasn't taken any chances, however. Nursery debut; on a hat-trick and she's in good hands to continue to improve.
8th	5 8th (5) (7/1 -17%) Mc Loven	7 7/1(-17%)	(5) Mc Loven 7/1, Won 8-runner maiden at Wolverhampton (5f, 4/11) and much improved when following up on nursery/yard debut at Lingfield, once again looking a speedball when holding off Nazron by a neck. This track should suit and shortlisted. Has won his last two and his prominent style should be a good match for this course.
9th	2 9th (2) (17/2 +15%) Midnight Lir	8.5 17/2(+15%)	(2) Midnight Lir 17/2, Winner at Beverley in August and on the up still when resuming winning ways at Hamilton. 5 lb higher in better race now, however. Won Hamilton nursery latest; further improvement needed in better race but it's possible.

LTO Selection:

16:25 York Handicap (Class 3) 5f Race Class Flow

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

CURIOUS ROVER ran out a comfortable winner of his latest start at Haydock a fortnight ago when encountering softer conditions for the first time, and a 4lb rise might not be enough to stop him from progressing further. Mc Loven (first) and Nazron (second) were closely matched at Lingfield and it wouldn't be a big surprise if the latter were able to reverse the form. Others to note include Ziggy's Queen and Irish Nectar.

MC LOVEN once again showed good speed when holding off Nazron at Lingfield and can confirm placings at a track which should suit his style. Impressive Haydock winner Curious Rover completes the shortlist.

This is tougher than the four-runner nursery CURIOUS ROVER won at Haydock a fortnight ago but he did it in convincing fashion.

16:25 York Handicap (Class 3) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:00 York Handicap (Class 3) 5f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (10/3 +45%) Wen Moon	3.333333 10/3(+45%)	(6) Wen Moon 10/3, With the headgear left off, showed improved form when runner-up at this C&D both starts last month, beaten by the reopposing Looking For Lynda on the first occasion before only narrowly denied 20 days ago. Can make his presence felt. Has won at 6f but strong 5f handicap form of late; solid chance with rain welcomed.
2	9 2nd (9) (16/1 -129%) Nomadic Empire	16 16/1(-129%)	(9) Nomadic Empire 16/1, Has continued to fall in the weights this year and ran better than of late when third of 7 in handicap at Thirsk (6f, good to soft) last month, though was again slowly away. Task is now to build on that. Hasn't won in Britain since 2021; some useful form in 2023; can lose ground at the start.
3	11 3rd (11) (16/1 +0%) Shalaa Asker	16 16/1(+0%)	(11) Shalaa Asker 16/1, Likeable type who has won 4 times this year, digging deep under a positive ride when scoring at Pontefract (6f, good) in June. Not ideally placed when seventh of 20 at this course in August and he can give his running once more. Effective at 5f but all five wins since December have come at 6f; off since August.
4	12 4th (12) (17/2 +74%) Dickieburd	8.5 17/2(+74%)	(12) Dickieburd 17/2, Suited by the strong pace when returning to winning ways at Catterick (5f, good) in August and hasn't been to able to repeat that effort in 2 starts since, eighth of 19 at this C&D 20 days ago. Looks to face a difficult ask. Capable of improvement but this sharp 5f looked hard work for him last time out.
5th	8 5th (8) (6/1 +0%) Never Dark	6 6/1(+0%)	(8) Never Dark 6/1, After a promising run in the Ayr Silver Cup, proved better than ever when recording a third win of the year at Haydock (5f, soft) 13 days ago, making all under Alex Jary. Leading contender. Often leads; three 5f wins this year, including at Haydock recently; bang there.
6th	10 6th (10) (14/1 -17%) Copper Knight	14 14/1(-17%)	(10) Copper Knight 14/1, Seven-time course winner, including success in this corresponding event in 2018. Bounced back to form when making all over C&D in July and again ran well here when fifth in August. Lesser effort at Haydock last time, but can't be discounted at this venue. Won 7 times here, including this race in 2018 and most recently in July; big run is likely.
7th	4 7th (4) (5/1 +33%) Looking For Lynda	5 5/1(+33%)	(4) Looking For Lynda 5/1, Bounced back to his best when scoring for the first time in handicap company at this C&D last month, getting the better of Wen Moon. Not discredited when runner-up in minor event at Beverley (5f, heavy) 17 days ago and he can give another good account. Front-runner; useful C&D win in September; stiff task latest but ran well in defeat.
8th	14 8th (14) (16/1 -60%) Count D'orsay	16 16/1(-60%)	(14) Count D'orsay 16/1, Won back-to-back races at Hamilton and Chester earlier this summer and ran well when finding only one too strong on his last 2 outings, though no match for the winner at Chester (5.1f, heavy) 13 days ago. Remains 2 lb above his last winning mark. Second in this in 2019 and third last year when 10lb higher; can again go well.
9th	13 9th (13) (10/1 +0%) Thunder Star	10 10/1(+0%)	(13) Thunder Star 10/1, Has been thriving of late, making it 3 wins from her last 4 starts when landing 10-runner handicap at Yarmouth (5.2f, good to soft) 24 days ago. Arrives in fine form but will need to find more again as she goes back up in grade. Won 3 of last 4 runs over 5f in lower grades; found out when upped in class two starts ago.
10th	7 10th (7) (11/1 -29%) Strong Johnson	11 11/1(-29%)	(7) Strong Johnson 11/1, Ended long losing run at Redcar (6f) in August and, after a below-par effort at Doncaster, soon back to form when scoring at Ripon (5f, good) 13 days ago. Remains well treated on the form he had shown when trained in Ireland. Off day two starts ago; won over 6f/5f in two other recent starts; up in weights/grade.
11th	2 11th (2) (33/1 -106%) Bond Chairman	33 33/1(-106%)	(2) Bond Chairman 33/1, At least as good as ever when making a successful reappearance at Doncaster in June. Good third at Ascot the following month but not in the same form since, running no sort of race at this C&D 20 days ago. On a workable mark but needs to get back on track. Back on his winning mark from 5f in June; excuses needed since; work to do on balance.
12th	3 12th (3) (13/2 +54%) Dakota Gold	6.5 13/2(+54%)	(3) Dakota Gold 13/2, Fine servant to connections (6-time course winner) but has struggled since returning from a 4-month break, never involved at Ripon (6f) 13 days ago. Lurks on a dangerous mark if rediscovering his old form. Latest 5f win in 2020; multiple course winner; well below best in 3 runs since August.

LTO Selection:

17:00 York Handicap (Class 3) 5f Race Class Flow

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

This is a drop in grade for ALLIGATOR ALLEY and the gelded son of Kingman may have too much class for these rivals based on his win at Newcastle two starts ago. Looking For Lynda was far from disgraced when runner-up in a conditions event at Beverley last time out and the three-year-old must merit respect. Wen Moon also arrives in fine fettle and shouldn't be far away if continuing in the same form.

Back down in trip, NEVER DARK produced a career best when making all at Haydock 13 days ago and he can continue his good form and land a fourth win of the year. The 6-y-o is taken to see off the challenge of Alligator Alley, who ran well when second here in August, while Wen Moon can also be thereabouts once more.

Copper Knight should go well in the race named for him but WEN MOON may yet have more to give at 5f.

17:00 York Handicap (Class 3) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:35 York Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	16 1st (16) (7/2 +81%) Thunder Roar	3.5 7/2(+81%)	(16) Thunder Roar 7/2, Winner at Ayr in July. Creditable third of 10 in handicap at Chester (7.6f, heavy, 4/1) 13 days ago. Well drawn and has Billy Loughnane doing the steering. Lightly raced; good 7f win in July; not gone on; all handicaps on good to soft or slower.
3	4 3rd (4) (14/1 -87%) Eldrickjones	14 14/1(-87%)	(4) Eldrickjones 14/1, Has reacted well to wind surgery, winning readily at Newcastle (7f) last month and arguably unlucky not to follow up (short of room) when second over 1m there 10 days later. Just as good on turf. Player. Placed in Group 2 as 2yo; returned to form on AW after wind op; of interest back on turf.
4	10 4th (10) (17/2 +29%) Craven	8.5 17/2(+29%)	(10) Craven 17/2, Gained sole success at Leicester in July. Runner-up on 3 of his 5 outings since, the latest at the Ayr Western meeting 3 weeks ago. Had ups and downs in 2023; back to best over 7f latest; further improvement needed.
5th	8 5th (8) (10/1 +44%) Look Back Smiling	10 10/1(+44%)	(8) Look Back Smiling 10/1, Latest win at Leicester in August. Good efforts the last twice, although again did plenty wrong (very slowly away, raced freely, hung) at Nottingham on Wednesday. The outside stall could make life awkward. Won most recent 7f start; equally effective at 1m; usual slow start not ideal today.
6th	1 6th (1) (16/1 +20%) Danzan	16 16/1(+20%)	(1) Danzan 16/1, Latest win at Thirsk in June and was placed twice there at the end of the summer. Last 2 efforts short of best, though. Weighted to win again and acts well here; of interest but has to cope with wide draw.
7th	7 7th (7) (8/1 +6%) Yaaser	8 8/1(+6%)	(7) Yaaser 8/1, Often misses the break but he arrives at the very top of his game, coming with a customary late surge for win number 6 of his career at Southwell (6f) last month. Ran on well to finish fourth of 16 at Ascot last Friday. In form, cosy winner over 7f on AW, then unlucky in running over 6f at Ascot; thereabouts.
8th	11 8th (11) (6/1 +40%) No Nay Nicki	6 6/1(+40%)	(11) No Nay Nicki 6/1, 11/4 and cheekpieces on first time, won 7-runner handicap at Thirsk (7f, good to soft) 34 days ago by neck from Alethiometer. Only nudged up 2 lb and has plenty of good course form. Two good C&D runs; got up late for 7f win at Thirsk latest; this will take more winning.
9th	17 9th (17) (11/1 +21%) Ataser	11 11/1(+21%)	(17) Ataser 11/1, C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Lost all chance with a slow start at Newcastle latest but had been a good third of 16 at Doncaster (7f) prior to that. Capable of playing a part if breaking on terms. Down weights and did win over C&D (from 2 attempts) as a 2yo; not ruled out.
10th	20 10th (20) (7/2 +22%) Kalganov	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(20) Kalganov 7/2, Took a fair while to find his feet after coming from France but he's thrived this autumn, winning 7f handicaps at Redcar (good to firm) and Ayr (soft) in recent weeks. Well treated under a 5 lb penalty. Big chance of a hat-trick at 7f, off just 1lb higher than latest Ayr win ten days ago.
11th	9 11th (9) (22/1 -10%) Ugo Gregory	22 22/1(-10%)	(9) Ugo Gregory 22/1, Won this race in 2021. Added to his tally at Haydock (7f) in August. Arrives on the back of creditable seconds at Chester and Beverley last month. One of 2 solid contenders for his owner. C&D winner in October 2021; dual winner at about 7f in 2023; looks to have share of weight.
12th	13 12th (13) (28/1 -40%) Smalleytime	28 28/1(-40%)	(13) Smalleytime 28/1, Left debut well behind when winning novice at Salisbury (6f) in July. Creditable sixth of 11 on 6f Yarmouth handicap debut last month but shows he needs more from this sort of mark. The 19 box isn't ideal. Winner of 6f novice; has potential for handicaps but easier options likely in the future.
13th	12 13th (12) (50/1 -150%) Initio	50 50/1(-150%)	(12) Initio 50/1, Fair form in 3 qualifying runs over 7f this summer. Lacks experience for a race like this but has potential as an unexposed sort. Draw could be awkward. Promise over 7f; has a future in handicaps; this is likely to be a steep learning curve.
2	2 \|DQ\| (2) (40/1 -60%) Oso Rapido	40 40/1(-60%)	(2) Oso Rapido 40/1, Latest win at Redcar in August. Cheekpieces on first time, below form when sixth of 7 in handicap at Chester (6f, soft, 9/2) 27 days ago. Headgear quickly discarded. Solid 7f run in September; well held in cheekpieces since; needs best form to figure.

LTO Selection:

17:35 York Handicap (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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

A case can be made for plenty of these but the vote goes to RIOT, who is 1lb lower than when winning at Doncaster in July and his last couple of efforts in defeat have been promising. His hat-trick seeking stablemate Kalganov is an obvious threat following his two recent victories. Craven finished in front of the selection at Ayr last time and has to be on the shortlist as a result, while Ugo Gregory and No Nay Nicki are others to consider.

A host of runners in this finale but the thriving KALGANOV is 4 lb well-in compared to his future mark under a penalty and will take a bit of stopping with a reproduction of the form he showed at Ayr early last week. The selection's ownermate Ugo Gregory, who won this in 2021, is second choice ahead of Eldrickjones and No Nay Nicki.

A busy spell may catch up with KALGANOV (nap) at some stage but he won in good style at Ayr last time and can complete the hat-trick.

17:35 York Handicap (Class 4) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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