York Races & Results Tomform Wednesday 17th May 2023
There were 44 Races on Wednesday 17th May 2023 across 6 meetings. There was 8 races at Worcester, 7 races at Newton Abbot, 7 races at York, 7 races at Cork, 7 races at Perth, 8 races at Bath, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Wednesday 17th May 2023
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
(16) Scampi 16/1, Three wins 1½m wins last term. Should be sharper for last month's reappearance run over 1¼m at Epsom but Oisin Murphy looks elsewhere. Largely consistent; respectable reappearance but may well require career best to win this.
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2nd (3) (20/1 -25%) Sam Cooke
20
20/1(-25%)
(3) Sam Cooke 20/1, Consistent sort who ended last season with wins at Newmarket and Newbury. That has resulted in his rating going into the 100s for the first time and he'll need to be better than ever to keep the winning run going on reappearance. In the form of his life to end 2022; below form in this when reappearing last two years.
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3rd (11) (3/1 +40%) Real Dream
3
3/1(+40%)
(11) Real Dream 3/1, Won a Doncaster maiden last June and made light of an 11-month absence when following up in 1½m Kempton handicap a fortnight ago. Draw could have been kinder but it's highly likely this lightly-raced son of Lope de Vega has more to offer. 5lb rise may underestimate his Kempton win and he may still be capable of better.
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4th (9) (40/1 +20%) Typewriter
40
40/1(+20%)
(9) Typewriter 40/1, Useful, including placed in 2 listed races at Chester last year. Respectable sixth of 9 in Goodwood listed race on reappearance. Others look better treated. She may not be on the best of marks for this return to a handicap.
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5th (17) (28/1 +44%) Legendary Day
28
28/1(+44%)
(17) Legendary Day 28/1, Enhanced a reasonable strike rate on the Flat when landing a 2m Ripon handicap last month. Respectable seventh of 16 at Newmarket (1¾m, soft) 10 days ago. Has cheekpieces (wore once for previous yard) added to his regular tongue tie. Ten days off this time and he's back down in trip again, with cheekpieces enlisted.
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6th (4) (12/1 +14%) Surrey Mist
12
12/1(+14%)
(4) Surrey Mist 12/1, Won twice on joining this yard last autumn, including an AW listed in France. Reappeared with a good fourth in Saint-Cloud Group 3 in March and possibly unsuited by very testing ground when below par at Newbury since. Creditable reappearance; ran poorly in another Group 3 (Newbury on soft) five weeks later.
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7th (15) (8.5/1 +15%) Forza Orta
8.5
8.5/1(+15%)
(15) Forza Orta 8.5/1, C&D winner last summer. Not disgraced when fifth of 11 on his Thirsk reappearance 25 days ago and he's dropped to only 2 lb above the mark he defied here last year. Each-way claims. Good second in this race in a very consistent 2022; good mark if back to his best.
13
8th (13) (5.5/1 +50%) Crystal Delight
5.5
5.5/1(+50%)
(13) Crystal Delight 5.5/1, Opened his account on AW at Lingfield in December and improved form when runner-up on all 3 handicap starts since, proving himself on turf at Newmarket last time. No reason why he won't give another good account. 2nd in all three handicaps, latest Newmarket 11 days ago; may still be capable of better.
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9th (1) (33/1 +18%) Lucander
33
33/1(+18%)
(1) Lucander 33/1, Did well in Bahrain for this yard over the winter. Respectable fifth of 8 in Winter Derby at Lingfield when last seen in February but will require a big career best to defy top weight in this ultra-competitive handicap. Looks exposed and on a tough mark, 7lb higher than on latest British turf start.
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10th (5) (7.5/1 +12%) White Wolf
7.5
7.5/1(+12%)
(5) White Wolf 7.5/1, Dual AW novice winner at 3 and improved agian when narrowly denied in Meydan handicap in January. Not seen to best effect in 1½m Group 2 there on latest start in March and returns to Britain as an unexposed sort. Cheekpieces on first time. Lightly raced, threatens to be well handicapped but also has a bit to prove.
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11th (6) (25/1 -25%) Ajero
25
25/1(-25%)
(6) Ajero 25/1, Won a 9f Glorious Goodwood handicap last summer. Ended his campaign with a creditable third of 8 there (1½m) in October. Probably needed last month's Pontefract reappearance but even a return to his best is unlikely to be enough in this line-up. Switching to Flat last year worked out well; well beaten on return when second favourite.
7
12th (7) (25/1 +24%) Dark Jedi
25
25/1(+24%)
(7) Dark Jedi 25/1, Useful handicapper who added 2 more wins last year. Arrives on the back of a creditable third at Ripon last month but he's probably vulnerable to some of the less-exposed types in this line-up. Placed over C&D at last three Ebor meetings and ran respectably on both starts this term.
2
13th (2) (9/1 +25%) Tasman Bay
9
9/1(+25%)
(2) Tasman Bay 9/1, Smart for Sir Mark Todd at 3. Failed to get anywhere near the same heights in a disappointing 4-y-o campaign but it's possible he'll get back on track for new trainer William Haggas. Marquand on yard's other runner but still one to note in the betting. Tongue tied first time. Has left Sir Mark Todd; well handicapped if back to his peak after a disappointing 2022.
14
14th (14) (10/1 +55%) Zain Nights
10
10/1(+55%)
(14) Zain Nights 10/1, Useful and consistent handicapper who won at Newbury under William Buick last summer. Respectable effort when well-held third on reappearance there last month. Entitled to strip fitter now and regular headgear also returns. Last four runs over at least 1m6f but the cheekpieces return and he's considered each-way.
12
15th (12) (10/1 +0%) Thundering
10
10/1(+0%)
(12) Thundering 10/1, Made a winning handicap debut at Newcastle (12.5f) last June and improved form when runner-up on next 2 starts, including over C&D at the Ebor meeting. Probably needed the run on his Ripon reappearance 18 days and should be back closer to his best now. May have needed his reappearance and it was soft ground; C&D second in August; interesting.
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.
A wide-open contest but the lightly-raced REAL DREAM gets the vote. Sir Michael Stoute's gelding won with authority on his return to action at Kempton earlier in the month and a 5lb rise may not prevent him from completing a hat-trick. Sam Cooke displayed a willing attitude last season and may not be far away if resuming in the same heart, while cases can also be made for the unexposed La Yakel and Crystal Delight.
William Haggas has won the last 2 runnings of this with low-mileage Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum 4-y-os and LA YAKEL looks good to extend that sequence to 3. The outside stall could prove tricky for Real Dream but he has a very similar profile to the selection and is second choice ahead of Crystal Delight and White Wolf.
Improvement could come from lightly raced Real Dream and La Yakel, while THUNDERING and Forza Orta have strong C&D form.
(16) Bielsa 12/1, 2021 Ayr Gold Cup scorer who resumed after a winless last term with an encouraging second of 12 in 6f Redcar handicap last month. Needs considering off a still workable mark. Won the 2021 Ayr Gold Cup off 3lb higher; promising reappearance; one to take seriously.
12
2nd (12) (12/1 +25%) Lethal Levi
12
12/1(+25%)
(12) Lethal Levi 12/1, Enjoyed a fine 2022 when scoring 4 times over 6f. Looked rusty after 9 months off though when 16th in 6f Newmarket handicap on his recent return. Can take a big step forward now. Prominent racer who won four 6f handicaps last season; high in the weights now.
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3rd (10) (33/1 -65%) Magical Spirit
33
33/1(-65%)
(10) Magical Spirit 33/1, Ended a losing run stretching back to autumn 2021 in 6f handicap at Doncaster 18 days ago. Up 3 lb but he's not taken lightly now he's got his head back in front. Game effort on soft at Doncaster 18 days ago; vulnerable on quicker ground in deeper race.
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4th (5) (20/1 +29%) Spirit Of Light
20
20/1(+29%)
(5) Spirit Of Light 20/1, It's now 18 starts since his last win in 2021 but he arrives in good nick, run best ignored (badly hampered) at Newmarket (6f) 11 days ago. Not discounted eased 1 lb. Penultimate effort was most encouraging; latest run excusable; has a good prize in him.
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5th (4) (28/1 -75%) Makanah
28
28/1(-75%)
(4) Makanah 28/1, Ended 2022 with 5f Musselburgh success but he came in only eighth there on his seasonal return. Needs to bounce back. Close 2nd in this race last year; not at his best on his reappearance; others appeal more.
11
6th (11) (14/1 +13%) Badri
14
14/1(+13%)
(11) Badri 14/1, In fine form this season and was bagging his third 5f success when wide-margin scorer at Beverley 28 days ago, storming clear last 1f. HIked up 9 lb here but he can still make his presence felt. Three 5f wins this year, impressing at Beverley latest; up 9lb in a better race here.
2
7th (2) (12/1 -50%) Dakota Gold
12
12/1(-50%)
(2) Dakota Gold 12/1, 4-time C&D winner, including in this event 12 months ago. Teed himself up well for a repeat when third of 8 in handicap at Pontefract (5f, heavy) 36 days ago, nearest finish. Ought to be in the shake-up. Won this last year off 6lb lower; promising reappearance (5f); yard in better form now.
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7th (8) (40/1 -82%) Mr Wagyu
40
40/1(-82%)
(8) Mr Wagyu 40/1, Admirable sprinter who enjoyed another fine campaign last season, landing big pots at Epsom and the Curragh. Yet to fire in two runs this term but this C&D winner still can't be ruled out. Slipping back down weights and should better this season's efforts today; still vulnerable.
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9th (22) (18/1 +36%) Ghathanfar
18
18/1(+36%)
(22) Ghathanfar 18/1, Course winner but he's yet to fire in two runs this spring, last of 8 to Magical Spirit in handicap at Doncaster (6f) 18 days ago. Visor goes back on now though so he can't be totally dismissed. Best to ignore 2022 runs on soft; stall 1 perhaps not ideal but he can't be written off.
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10th (6) (25/1 -39%) Aleezdancer
25
25/1(-39%)
(6) Aleezdancer 25/1, Consistent sort who returned with 6f success at Doncaster in April. Rare below-par effort at Newmarket four weeks ago and he can't be dismissed. Progressing well on slow ground; apprentice ridden today and drying ground maybe not ideal.
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11th (19) (18/1 +18%) Gisburn
18
18/1(+18%)
(19) Gisburn 18/1, Shaped well on several occasions without winning, including when fourth at Doncaster in April, but he came in last of 15 at Newbury (6f) 26 days ago. Needs to bounce back. On a losing run and this looks a warm race in which to bounce back from a poor latest run.
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12th (7) (10/1 -33%) Khanjar
10
10/1(-33%)
(7) Khanjar 10/1, Dual 6f scorer who looked firmly on the up until disappointing when favourite for Ayr Gold Cup in September. Still low mileage and it would come as no surprise were he to resume his progression now. Still has low mileage and may yet fulfil last summer's promise; one to take seriously.
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13th (21) (28/1 -12%) Soldier's Minute
28
28/1(-12%)
(21) Soldier's Minute 28/1, Took this event in 2019 but he comes here on the back of a trio of below-par efforts in Bahrain. Bounce back not ruled out though with his yard going well. Conditions won't faze him and he returns to turf in Britain on a dangerous mark.
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14th (1) (14/1 +13%) Summerghand
14
14/1(+13%)
(1) Summerghand 14/1, Smart gelding who was a three-time winner last year, including over C&D and in Ayr Gold Cup. Not seen to best effect when tenth at Newmarket 11 days ago and can't be ruled out in refitted cheekpieces. C&D winner; has not had the rub of the green this year but retains a chunk of ability.
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15th (9) (9/1 +25%) Silver Samurai
9
9/1(+25%)
(9) Silver Samurai 9/1, Dual 6f winner last term who resumed from 6 months off with a good Kempton fourth. Only ninth at Newmarket (6f) 11 days ago but the type to bounce back. Well treated on his best form and has some solid C&D form; had an excuse latest; contender.
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16th (3) (6/1 +45%) First Folio
6
6/1(+45%)
(3) First Folio 6/1, C&D winner who returned from 4 months off with a respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 49 days ago. Possibilities. Has not kicked on as may have been expected from 3yo C&D win; return to 6f should suit.
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17th (17) (28/1 -40%) Gulliver
28
28/1(-40%)
(17) Gulliver 28/1, 3-time C&D winner but he ended 2022 below par. Off 7 months but he has a good record when fresh so can't be taken lightly off a reduced mark. 4-time course winner; can go well fresh and is on a good mark; no win since October 2020.
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18th (15) (40/1 +0%) Fools Rush In
40
40/1(+0%)
(15) Fools Rush In 40/1, Likeable 7f winner for Hugo Palmer who made an encouraging start for his new yard when fading seventh of 11 in 7f Musselburgh handicap 39 days ago. Can build on it now. Multiple winner for earlier yards; low-key stable debut last month; others are safer.
14
19th (14) (11/1 +8%) Lucky Man
11
11/1(+8%)
(14) Lucky Man 11/1, C&D winner who posted some excellent efforts in handicaps last autumn after the cheekpieces went on. Has his first start for 6 months here but he's still in the mix. C&D winner last September before 4th in the Ayr Gold Cup; off for six months.
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20th (20) (9/1 -13%) Gis A Sub
9
9/1(-13%)
(20) Gis A Sub 9/1, Failed to kick on last year having been a fine C&D runner-up in the Gimcrack at 2 yrs but he returned with a promising eighth of 21 in 6f Newmarket handicap 11 days ago, leading long way. Most interesting off a 2 lb lower mark. Group 2 placed over C&D as a 2yo; encouraging return; can last longer on today's ground.
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21st (18) (40/1 -21%) Just Frank
40
40/1(-21%)
(18) Just Frank 40/1, Useful for Les Eyre but not at his best in a handful of runs last term. Tongue strap on for his yard debut when only ninth in 6f Redcar handicap last month so needs to take a big step forward. Never in the hunt on last month's stable debut; others look safer.
LTO Selection:
14:25 York Handicap (Class 2) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
LUCKY MAN is having his first start of the season since finishing down the field behind Summerghand at Lingfield in November, and he can be forgiven that effort as it was at the end of a long season. He has shown a clear liking for this C&D having never finished outside the first two home in three starts. The unexposed Khanjar merits the utmost respect and is sure to be fit and ready to roll on his seasonal reappearance, along with last year's first and second Dakota Gold and Makanah.
An ultra competitive sprint but it is well worth siding with Kevin Ryan's former Gimcrack runner-up GIS A SUB to build on his promising Newmarket return and take full advantage of a handy-looking mark. C&D winner Lucky Man appeals as the sort to go on again this season and is feared most, although a case can be made for several others, including Ripon-scorer Hyperfocus, last year's winner Dakota Gold and the returning Khanjar.
Numerous possibles in a hot sprint but SPIRIT OF LIGHT should have a big run in him back on a sound surface.
(10) Azure Blue 12/1, Went from strength to strength last year having graduated through the handicap ranks and she picked up where she left off with a taking winner in listed company at Newmarket 11 days ago. Went with plenty of zest and limit may not have been reached so she's not to be underestimated. Progressive filly; well down this pack on ratings but could well improve further.
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2nd (1) (5/1 -43%) Highfield Princess
5
5/1(-43%)
(1) Highfield Princess 5/1, High-class mare who won 5 times (including this) in a brilliant 2022 campaign, 3 of them at Group 1 level, including the Nunthorpe at this venue. Lesser effort in the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint at Keeneland easy to excuse and she's the one to beat if close to her peak form on reappearance. Fantastic mare; won this race last year and completed a Group 1 hat-trick later in 2022.
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3rd (4) (12/1 +45%) Commanche Falls
12
12/1(+45%)
(4) Commanche Falls 12/1, Enjoyed cracking 2022, landing Stewards' Cup at Goodwood for second year running and also second in Ayr Gold Cup. All the sharper for reappearance when narrowly denied in Newmarket Group 3 last month (just ahead of Creative Force) though that rival reversed the form at Haydock on Saturday. Finished behind Creative Force at Haydock on Saturday; opposed on first Group 2 attempt.
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4th (2) (50/1 +0%) Annaf
50
50/1(+0%)
(2) Annaf 50/1, Smart performer on the AW, completing the hat-trick in listed company at Lingfield in February. Ran up to form when last seen in April but big question is whether he can transfer that level to turf. Close third to Diligent Harry on latest AW start; faces a much harder task back on turf.
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5th (11) (2.12/1 +53%) Marshman
2.12
2.12/1(+53%)
(11) Marshman 2.12/1, Won first 2 starts before an excellent second in the Gimcrack over C&D. Didn't need to improve to make a winning reappearance in a Group 3 at Chantilly, needing to be firmly driven to keep straight. Steps up in class but he's not fully exposed and receives weight all round. Still-unexposed 3yo colt; Gimcrack runner-up; interesting on first run against his elders.
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6th (6) (28/1 +30%) Diligent Harry
28
28/1(+30%)
(6) Diligent Harry 28/1, Lightly raced for a 5-y-o and just about better than ever when landing 11-runner All-Weather Sprint Championships at Newcastle last month. Effective on turf but career-best effort needed. Made all in notable contest on latest AW outing; 0-6 on turf and faces a tough assignment.
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7th (9) (8/1 -45%) The Astrologist
8
8/1(-45%)
(9) The Astrologist 8/1, Group 3 winner in Australia who ran a screamer when runner-up in Al Quoz Sprint at Meydan in March, just failing. That form brings him right into the mix on British debut with Ryan Moore booked. Australian gelding who went very close in Group 1 at Meydan most recently; big player.
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8th (3) (20/1 +9%) Art Power
20
20/1(+9%)
(3) Art Power 20/1, Back to best when landing the Group 3 Renaissance Stakes for a second successive year at the Curragh in September. Not quite in same form to end the year and he was a shade too free when mid-field in this a year ago. Major player on peak form but needs to stage a revival on first run since being gelded.
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9th (7) (18/1 -29%) Emaraaty Ana
18
18/1(-29%)
(7) Emaraaty Ana 18/1, Group 1 winner over 6f 2021 and placed in the last 2 renewals of the Nunthorpe. As good as ever when second Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint at Keeneland final start last year and that puts him in the mix. Placed in top-level sprints on last three starts in 2022; each-way possibilities.
5
|PU| (5) (3/1 +0%) Creative Force
3
3/1(+0%)
(5) Creative Force 3/1, Winner of the 2021 Champions Sprint at Ascot and placed 3 times at Group 1 level in 2022. Finished ¾ length behind Commanche Falls when third in Newmarket Group 3 on reappearance but met that rival on better terms at Haydock on Saturday and he duly reversed the form when tasting success. Comfortable win at Haydock on Saturday; smart performer who is respected back up in class.
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.
Highfield Princess enjoyed a marvellous campaign last term and the three-time Group 1 winner demands the utmost respect. The six-year-old is yet to win after a lengthy absence, however, and it may pay to side with the race-fit CREATIVE FORCE. Despite failing to justify favouritism on his seasonal reappearance at Newmarket, the son of Dubawi made amends in emphatic style when comprehensively getting the better of his rivals at Haydock. He gets the nod despite a quick turnaround, while Emaraaty Ana may mount a bold bid too.
HIGHFIELD PRINCESS had race fitness on her side when landing this a year ago, and while she's no banker to be fully tuned this time, this triple Group 1 winner may still outclass these. Australian-raider The Astrologist brings totally different formlines to the table and he's a fascinating contender, with Creative Force completing the shortlist turned out quickly following a success at Haydock on Saturday.
The progressive and still-unexposed MARSHMAN (nap) is taken to defeat his elders. The Astrologist is second choice.
(8) Soul Sister 18/1, Well-bred filly who made the ideal start when scoring on heavy ground at Doncaster last year. Underwhelming return in Fred Darling at Newbury, though, and has plenty of improvement to find. Won Doncaster maiden (1m, soft) as 2yo; 6-1, tailed off in Gr3 at Newbury (7f, soft) April.
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2nd (6) (3.33/1 +26%) Novakai
3.33
3.33/1(+26%)
(6) Novakai 3.33/1, Progressive last season and signed off with a terrific effort to finish second in the Fillies' Mile at Newmarket. No reason why she won't go on improving up in trip and makes plenty of appeal on return. 2nd over 1m as 2yo in Group 2 at Doncaster and Group 1 at Newmarket; best form in this.
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3rd (3) (1.88/1 +0%) Infinite Cosmos
1.88
1.88/1(+0%)
(3) Infinite Cosmos 1.88/1, Has an excellent pedigree and confirmed debut promise when readily off the mark in Newmarket maiden over this trip 12 days ago. There could be a lot more to come and she's a big player up in grade. Short-headed by Sea Of Roses on debut; 8-11, no fuss going one better 12 days ago (1m2f).
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4th (5) (8/1 +11%) Midnight Mile
8
8/1(+11%)
(5) Midnight Mile 8/1, Belied double-figure odds to land a novice at Doncaster on debut then took a marked step forward to land the Oh So Sharp Stakes at Newmarket second time out. Far from disgraced in the Juvenile Fillies Turf at Keeneland 6 months ago and this longer trip promises to suit. Won 7f Group 3 at Newmarket before coming from last to 4th at the Breeders' Cup (1m).
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5th (7) (7.5/1 +12%) Sea Of Roses
7.5
7.5/1(+12%)
(7) Sea Of Roses 7.5/1, Useful filly. 19/1, 2½ lengths second of 8 to Pensee du Jour in Prix Penelope at Saint-Cloud (10.4f, good to soft) 46 days ago, slowly away. Could well improve further and looks well worth her place in a race like this. Improved again in Group 3 at Saint-Cloud (10.5f, soft) in April, running on well for 2nd.
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6th (4) (10/1 -18%) Lambada
10
10/1(-18%)
(4) Lambada 10/1, Confirmed previous encouragement to open her account in a maiden at Gowran on return and, while she needs a lot more to compete in this, it's significant that her top trainer has sent her over. Won maiden at Gowran Park (9.5f, soft) in April in clearcut fashion despite looking green.
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7th (1) (14/1 -17%) Empress Wu
14
14/1(-17%)
(1) Empress Wu 14/1, Sea The Moon filly who is from quite a good family and belied odds of 16/1 to make a successful start at Lingfield over this trip 6 months ago. Clearly has some talent but this might come too soon in her development. 16-1 for maiden at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) in November, finishing strongly for impressive win.
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8th (2) (7.5/1 -7%) Gather Ye Rosebuds
7.5
7.5/1(-7%)
(2) Gather Ye Rosebuds 7.5/1, Related to numerous winners and opened her account at the first attempt (despite being sent off at 33/1) in a maiden at Newbury over this trip. Plenty in hand that day and no surprise that she's up in grade. Could feature. 33-1 for 16-runner maiden at Newbury (1m2f, soft) last month but won it by nearly 10l.
LTO Selection:
15:35 York Group 3 (Class 1) 10f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
Second to the smart Arrest on her debut, Sea Of Roses put her experience to good use when beating INFINITE COSMOS (second) at Doncaster next time out. That said, the latter made no mistake when recording a facile success at Newmarket on her return to action 12 days ago and Sir Michael Stoute's filly, who holds some lofty entries, can rubber-stamp her Classic credentials with victory here. Others to note include Novakai, Midnight Mile and Gather Ye Rosebuds, who won impressively at Newbury on her debut.
NOVAKAI signed off last season with an excellent effort at the top level and, while there are numerous rivals open to improvement, she looks a solid option up in trip on her reappearance. Infinite Cosmos made a good impression when opening her account at Newmarket recently and looks the type to go on progressing, so she's a big danger, while Gather Ye Rosebuds is an interesting one on the back of an impressive debut success.
The betting is dominated by Infinite Cosmos. Preference is for NOVAKAI who was second in the Group 1 Fillies' Mile.
(8) Dark Thirty 10/1, Didn't progress as hoped last year having made a winning debut in a Newbury maiden (6f, good). However, he took a small step forward when beaten only by an improving handicap debutant at Newmarket (8f, soft) 10 days ago and can be in the mix once again. Good second at Newmarket recently but some of these look to be open to greater improvement.
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2nd (6) (8.5/1 +15%) Catch The Paddy
8.5
8.5/1(+15%)
(6) Catch The Paddy 8.5/1, Runner-up first 2 starts and didn't need to improve to make it third time lucky in 6f Hamilton maiden last June. Took his form up a notch when making a winning nursery debut at this track a month later but not up to the task in Gimcrack. Could feature on return. Did it nicely in nursery here last July and could be well treated off this 7lb higher mark.
2
3rd (2) (9/1 -29%) Ramazan
9
9/1(-29%)
(2) Ramazan 9/1, Dual winner last year and caught the eye in the latter stages when close third in valuable sales race at the Curragh (7f, good to soft) in September, coming from a similar position as the winner but conceding first run. Gelded in the interim and needs considering. Third in valuable Irish sales race when last seen and he's a possible on his reappearance.
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4th (12) (22/1 -38%) Rose Prick
22
22/1(-38%)
(12) Rose Prick 22/1, Made a winning handicap debut last August and ran to similar level when 7¾ lengths sixth of 10 to Caernarfon in listed race (33/1) at Newmarket (8f, soft) 6 months ago. Back in handicap company and may well resume her progress. Nursery winner last August and yard going well, but she needs to produce something extra.
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5th (11) (10/1 -54%) New Endeavour
10
10/1(-54%)
(11) New Endeavour 10/1, Didn't need to improve to get off the mark on nursery debut at Kempton (7f) in September. Ran at least as well in defeat when fifth in valuable sales race at the Curragh (7f, good to soft) later that month and will need to hit the ground running on reappearance. Won 7f AW nursery last September and open to further improvement this year for top trainer.
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6th (10) (33/1 -50%) Theme Park
33
33/1(-50%)
(10) Theme Park 33/1, Looked promising when winning 7f minor event at Kempton in September on his final run for Sir Michael Stoute. Changed hands for 200,000gns but disappointed when only fifth in 1m Redcar novice just over 5 weeks ago. Needs to bounce back on handicap debut but that's possible. Lightly raced and retains potential but this is a tough race in which to bounce back.
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7th (4) (8/1 +11%) Coco Jack
8
8/1(+11%)
(4) Coco Jack 8/1, Successful 3 times in novice company last term and improved again to land Hamilton nursery (6f) in August. Essentially run with credit all 4 starts on AW/turf so far this year and expected to give another good account for all he's more exposed than most. Solid fourth at Haydock last time but looks exposed and may again be vulnerable today.
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8th (9) (33/1 +18%) Waiting All Night
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33/1(+18%)
(9) Waiting All Night 33/1, Made a winning debut at Wolverhampton last May and highly tried after, finishing fifth in Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot the following month. Makes return/handicap debut but is more exposed that the majority in this. Case can be made on last summer's form but below par towards end of campaign; gelded since.
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9th (7) (5/1 +29%) Zu Run
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(7) Zu Run 5/1, Zoustar colt who showed the benefit of his initial outing when scoring in good style in a 7f Chelmsford novice in September. Improved further when runner-up under a penalty at Kempton a month later and he's one to look out for on return/handicap debut with Murphy in the plate. Promise in light 2yo campaign and he's in good hands to continue to progress this year.
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10th (13) (16/1 +27%) Hey Lyla
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(13) Hey Lyla 16/1, Had gone close on numerous occasions and made the most of a good opportunity with the minimum of fuss in maiden at Ayr (7.2f, good to firm) just under a fortnight ago. This is just her second outing in handicaps so she could have more to offer. Off mark on 8th start in recent Ayr maiden; needs better than ever to follow up today.
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11th (1) (9/1 -38%) Chuzzlewit
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(1) Chuzzlewit 9/1, 450,000 gns Showcasing colt who got off the mark at the third time of asking in Ayr novice back in September (led dying strides). Took his form up a notch when fifth in listed contest at Newcastle (8f) on return and he's open to further improvement now handicapping. Listed fifth latest; not obviously well treated, but highly regarded and not ruled out.
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12th (3) (4.5/1 +50%) Caragio
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(3) Caragio 4.5/1, Found improvement when opening account at Leicester (7f) in October but below that level in Horris Hill over C&D 11 days later. Sights lowered now and can't be ruled out on return/handicap bow. Impressive winner of 2yo novice at Leicester and he has potential off his opening mark.
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13th (14) (66/1 -100%) Sunny Orange
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(14) Sunny Orange 66/1, Lost his way last year after making a winning debut last spring. However, bounced back to his best on first outing for this new yard after 8 months off when runner-up at Beverley (7.4f, soft) just over a fortnight ago and he could well step up on that effort. Runner-up in Beverley handicap on stable debut and it's possible he can build on that.
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14th (5) (11/1 -69%) Onight
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(5) Onight 11/1, Confirmed debut promise when scoring at Newcastle in February and put experience to good use to follow up at Kempton (7f) a couple of months later. Things are sure to get tougher now handicapping, but it remains early days. 2-3 on AW; makes handicap/turf debut in a hot race but he has to be respected.
LTO Selection:
16:10 York Handicap (Class 3) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
Onight has won two out of three starts to date, the latest of those victories coming at Kempton and he has to be respected on his handicap bow, but he could play second fiddle to CATCH THE PADDY. The son of No Nay Never wasn't disgraced in the Gimcrack in August last year and could find even more improvement on his first try at this trip. Zu Run and Chuzzlewit are others to note.
Cases can be made for many of these, but the vote goes to ZU RUN, who improved on each of his 3 outings as a 2-y-o and Andrew Balding's colt can make a winning start to life in handicaps with Oisin Murphy taking over in the saddle. Chuzzlewit took his form up a notch on return at Newcastle last month, so he's put forward as the main danger with further improvement on the cards, ahead of Coco Jack and Ed Walker's filly Rose Prick.
The Roger Teal-trained CARAGIO has potential off his opening mark and earns the vote ahead of course winner Catch The Paddy.
(6) Mon Na Slieve 8.5/1, Foaled March 17. €22,000 yearling, 190,000 gns 2-y-o, Exceed And Excel colt. Dam, 7f-1m winner, sister to smart winner up to 1¼m Artigiano. Clearly caught the eye at the Breeze-Ups and 1 of 2 interesting newcomers for the stable. 190,000gns (breeze-up) 2yo; by Exceed And Excel; stablemate of Barnaby; check the betting.
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2nd (5) (2.5/1 +9%) Mashadi
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(5) Mashadi 2.5/1, Foaled March 27. 265,000 gns yearling, Blue Point colt. Half-brother to 6f winner Joy Choi and Italian 6f/7f winner Lee Way. 7/4, encouraging start in 3-runner 5f Newmarket maiden 10 days ago, not going down without a fight. Will improve. Went close in Newmarket maiden on 1,000 Guineas day; the only runner with experience.
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3rd (3) (1.1/1 -10%) Kylian
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(3) Kylian 1.1/1, Foaled February 28. Invincible Spirit colt. Dam useful 2-y-o 6f/7f winner. Yard did well with juveniles here last season and he's one to note. Invincible Spirit colt; trainer has made a bright start with 2yos this season; likely type.
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4th (4) (40/1 +0%) Land Lover
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(4) Land Lover 40/1, Foaled February 24. £40,000 yearling, Land Force colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful 6f-1m winner Miss Sugars and 11f/1½m winner Sir Prize. Dam 2-y-o 6f winner. Yard have had a couple of early 2-y-o winners so he's one to note. £40,000 yearling; by Land Force; stable's two 2yo winners this term came at Beverley.
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5th (8) (10/1 -122%) The Caribbean
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(8) The Caribbean 10/1, Foaled January 23. No Nay Never colt. Half-brother to several winners, including winner up to 9f Roman Empire and winner up to 10.3f Star of India. Obvious appeal on debut for top connections. No Nay Never half-brother to six winners; Ballydoyle colt who has to be feared.
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6th (2) (8/1 +33%) Brave Empire
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(2) Brave Empire 8/1, Foaled January 11. 450,000 gns yearling, Dark Angel colt. Dam 2-y-o 5f winner on debut. Yard has plenty of winning newcomers and owners keen to target this meeting. Oldest in the field and could go well first time up. 450,000gns yearling; by Dark Angel out of a 5f 2yo winner; notable connections; respected.
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7th (1) (28/1 -133%) Barnaby
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(1) Barnaby 28/1, Foaled March 20. €20,000 foal, £50,000 yearling, Soldier's Call colt. Half-brother to winner abroad by Dragon Pulse. Dam unraced out of useful 1m winner (stayed 1½m) Athenian Way. One of 2 interesting newcomers for yard. £50,000 yearling; by Soldier's Call; one of two runners for this yard; market instructive.
LTO Selection:
16:45 York Stakes (Class 2) 5f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
MASHADI rallied well when just denied on his first start at Newmarket earlier in the month and Richard Hannon's colt, who is the only runner in the field who has racecourse experience, wouldn't need to improve much from that effort to go one better. The Caribbean warrants plenty of respect for Aidan O'Brien, being a half-brother to a Phoenix Stakes winner, while others to note in what is likely to be an informative contest include Brave Empire and Kylian.
The betting will be interesting in this valuable 2-y-o contest but MASHADI's experience could prove key and he's taken to come out on top after his promising first run at Newmarket. Brave Empire, The Caribbean and Barnaby head up the newcomers.
Newmarket runner-up MASHADI may put his experience to good use. Brave Empire, The Caribbean and Kylian are respected.
(11) Kihavah 7/1, Dual purpose performer who took this race from a 2 lb lower mark 12 months ago. Comes here having shaped pretty well over hurdles on 2 of his last 3 starts and no surprise to see him give a good account of himself back on the level. Justified favouritism in this last year off 2lb lower; interesting to see market strength.
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2nd (2) (4.5/1 +25%) Vega Sicilia
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(2) Vega Sicilia 4.5/1, Off the mark at Wolverhampton (12.2f) in December and filled runners-up spot on 4 of his 5 starts subsequently, likely he'd have won if delaying his effort a little longer for the latest of them at Salisbury (12f) 2 weeks ago. This mark clearly not beyond him on that evidence. 2nd over 1m4f in four of his five handicaps since novice win; threw it away last time.
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3rd (4) (12/1 -20%) Splendent
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(4) Splendent 12/1, Lightly raced for his age and he confirmed reappearance promise to double his career tally at Windsor (11.5f, heavy) 9 days ago, edging ahead late on. Needed his mind making up for him then and this a tougher ask under a penalty. Upped in trip to win five-runner race at Windsor (11.4f, soft; acts on good to firm).
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4th (20) (11/1 +67%) Reach
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(20) Reach 11/1, Lightly raced filly who was visually impressive when off the mark at third attempt in a Pontefract maiden (12f) in October. May of found the race coming too soon back there later that month and shaped as if she'd come on for her first start for 6 months at Bath (11.6f) 6 weeks ago. 2 lb lower now. Promise of 1m4f maiden win cannot be forgotten despite her two handicaps since.
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5th (14) (12/1 +25%) Real Terms
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(14) Real Terms 12/1, Three-time winner last summer (at up to 12f) and she never got the chance to open up when midfield in 14-runner Musselburgh handicap (12.5f) on return 17 days ago, not clear run over 2f out and running on. Consistency is hard to knock overall and she's a live each-way player here. Denied a clear run when coming from last at Catterick on reappearance, finishing 6th of 14.
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6th (1) (22/1 +0%) Piecederesistance
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(1) Piecederesistance 22/1, Made a very bright return last season, confirming promise of his reappearance run when scoring at Pontefract (10f) in June. Placed twice over hurdles towards back end of last year and entitled to come on for his reappearance run at aforementioned venue 23 days ago. May come on from reappearance; unraced over this far on Flat and may not stay.
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7th (5) (10/1 -25%) Saturn Five
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(5) Saturn Five 10/1, Landed a 9f Punchestown maiden on second of 3 starts for Joseph O'Brien as a 3-y-o. Changed hands for 62,000 gns thereafter and best not judged too harshly on his midfield effort (back from 7 months off) at Newbury in April. On a handy mark on pick of his form and he's worth a look. Ex-Irish; hooded for this second British run; lightly raced, so not dismissed.
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8th (15) (22/1 +12%) Shake A Leg
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(15) Shake A Leg 22/1, Dual winner in 2022 who shaped as if needing his first start for 6 months when last of 6 in a Newcastle handicap (12.5f) in March. Has fallen back down to last winning mark ahead of this but he'll need to leave that well behind to figure here. Good third here in July; down the field in his only two runs since; on last winning mark.
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9th (3) (8/1 -60%) Paris Lights
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(3) Paris Lights 8/1, Showed improved form for new yard (sold for 60,000 gns and also gelded) when winning 6-runner Lingfield novice (10f) in December. Took another step forward when runner-up in handicap back there a month later and of interest back on turf given he's unexposed at this sort of trip. Ex-Irish; Lingfield 1m2f (AW) has paid dividends and 1m4f looks worth exploring.
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10th (16) (16/1 +20%) Billy No Mates
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(16) Billy No Mates 16/1, Lightly raced in recent seasons, back to winning ways on return at Thirsk last July prior to solid placed efforts next 2 starts. Seemingly working his way back to peak fitness in 2 starts so far this spring and he comes here from reduced mark with his yard amongst the winners. Took a step back towards his 2022 level on latest start; back to a good mark.
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11th (13) (10/1 -11%) Sea Grey
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(13) Sea Grey 10/1, Promise both starts for Andrew Balding and surpassed form showed on first 2 starts on AW for present yard when second on return at Haydock (10f) 18 days ago, headed final 100 yds. Remains low mileage, including on turf now stepping back up in trip. Five races; second in handicap at Haydock (1m2f, good) 18 days ago; probably stays 1m4f.
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12th (9) (12/1 +0%) Heathen
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(9) Heathen 12/1, Low-mileage 4-y-o who displayed much-improved form equipped with a hood to open his account at Newcastle (12.5f) in September and built on that to score on return at Wolverhampton (12.2f) in March. Had heavy ground as an excuse for his subsequent Thirsk disappointment and he's worth another chance. Improved with hood on AW; turf form is a big problem, though, including latest start.
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13th (6) (18/1 +10%) Strawman
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(6) Strawman 18/1, Back to winning ways at Redcar (10f) in June and he ended last term with a trio of placed efforts over that trip. Not seen to best effect when third on return at Ripon (9.7f) 4 weeks ago and whilst he arrives on a workable mark this is understandably more demanding. Solid start to 2023 (third); however, below form last term when he tried 1m3f and 1m4f.
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14th (18) (25/1 -14%) Natchez Trace
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(18) Natchez Trace 25/1, Successful twice on AW during second half of last year and, despite not looking straightforward under pressure, he returned with a respectable third in 14-runner Redcar handicap (10f) last month, no extra last ½f. Entitled to be sharper now. Form case can be made but he does not look the percentage call..
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15th (19) (14/1 -56%) Vallamorey
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(19) Vallamorey 14/1, Well held only start in bumpers but encouragement to glean from exploits in novice/maidens on Flat and impressive when making a winning return/handicap debut at Doncaster (10.2f, heavy) 3 weeks ago. Manner of that suggests she could yet have more to offer. 1m4f and 8lb rise may prove manageable after her impressive handicap debut (1m2f, soft).
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16th (12) (22/1 -22%) Val Bassett
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(12) Val Bassett 22/1, Dual winner on turf/AW for Fabrice Chappet in France. Pretty low-key efforts in couple of starts upon joining present yard, passing a couple only late on when seventh in 9-runner Ayr handicap (10f) 9 days ago. Others preferred. Ex-French; tries a new trip in revival bid and needs a second look.
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17th (8) (25/1 +11%) Molinari
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(8) Molinari 25/1, Enjoyed a very productive 2022, resuming winning ways at Beverley in July and following up in a C&D handicap later that month. Good efforts in defeat on 3 of his 4 starts thereafter and good chance he'll strip fitter for last month's return effort at Thirsk. Two wins last year and plenty of good runs; may have needed his reappearance.
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|PU| (10) (66/1 -65%) Dubai Instinct
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(10) Dubai Instinct 66/1, 7-y-o who proved better than ever when opening his account for this yard at Ripon (12f) back in summer 2021. Seemingly not been easy to train given he's been absent subsequently and he's probably best watched unless the market spoke in his favour. Absent since winning at Thirsk in July 2021 (2lb higher now) and that poses a big question.
LTO Selection:
17:15 York Handicap (Class 4) 12f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Many hold solid chances, not least Kihavah, who won this race off 2lb lower last year and is respected with conditions to suit. Heathen runs for an in-form yard and is also high on the shortlist, despite a below-par effort on testing ground at Thirsk last time, while Vega Sicilia appeals based on consistency shown since being upped in distance. Nevertheless, it might be worth chancing STRAWMAN on these terms, given he is back on a winning mark and has more to offer over this trip.
Having joined George Boughey for 60,000 gns (also gelded), PARIS LIGHTS opened his account in an AW novice in December and took another marked step forward when runner-up on handicap debut at Lingfield (10f) in February. Completely unexposed at this sort of trip, he appeals as being on a handy mark and could be the way to go back from a break. Vega Sicilia, following his good Salisbury second, low-mileage Saturn Five and easy Ripon scorer Vallamorey head up the dangers.
Paris Lights brings potential to this first attempt at 1m4f. Preference is for VALLAMOREY who was impressive in her first handicap.
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