There were 347 Races on across 42 meetings. There was 8 races at Bendigo first race 04:30, 7 races at Busan first race 03:00, 4 races at Canterbury Park first race 01:10, 12 races at Chukyo first race 01:50, 11 races at Del Mar first race 01:00, 7 races at Dusseldorf first race 12:45, 8 races at Emerald Downs first race 01:10, 7 races at Fairmount Park first race 01:30, 6 races at Ferndale first race 22:15, 6 races at Fontwell first race 13:55, 10 races at Gulfstream first race 17:55, 7 races at Gundagai first race 04:50, 9 races at Hawthorne first race 20:10, 5 races at Hipo Chile first race 01:01, 6 races at Hyderabad first race 09:25, 8 races at Kalgoorlie first race 05:45, 11 races at Kentucky Downs first race 18:25, 12 races at Kochi first race 06:55, 9 races at Laurel Park first race 17:25, 7 races at Le Mont-Saint-Michel first race 10:30, 7 races at Leipzig first race 12:25, 14 races at Maronas first race 18:00, 11 races at Mizusawa first race 04:25, 10 races at Monmouth Park first race 17:50, 3 races at Mountaineer first race 00:00, 7 races at Mudgee first race 04:25, 12 races at Nakayama first race 02:05, 8 races at Oi first race 08:25, 1 races at Palermo first race 01:00, 9 races at ParisLongchamp first race 12:23 Longchamp, 5 races at Pioneer Park first race 06:05, 6 races at Remington Park first race 01:28, 11 races at Saga first race 07:05, 8 races at Scottsville first race 11:30, 11 races at Selangor first race 05:35, 9 races at Seoul first race 02:35, 10 races at Sha Tin (HK) first race 05:50 Sha Tin, 8 races at Strasbourg first race 14:32, 8 races at Sunshine Coast first race 04:00, 12 races at Valparaiso first race 17:42, 10 races at Woodbine first race 18:05, 7 races at York first race 13:40, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner. TomForm.com uses an incredible custom A.I rating from ChatGPT.
| Race | Horse | Form | Odds | Rating | Weight | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13:40 York | (1) Betelgeuse |  | | | | 2 | Daniel Tudhope | S Woods | 165,000gns yearling; 12-1, slowly away and always behind when last of eight in maiden at Sandown (1m, good) one month ago, so looks a longer-term project despite his Group 2 Royal Lodge entry. |
| 13:40 York | 4th (2) Lever Up | | | | | 2 | Billy Garritty | Michael & David Easterby | 125-1, slowly away and failed to get competitive when tenth of 17 in valuable maiden here (7f, good to firm) 16 days ago, with Shah in second; should improve but others have accomplished far more. |
| 13:40 York | (3) Off Spin | | | | | 2 | Duran Fentiman | Tim Easterby | 40-1, made a promising move from towards the rear when third of nine in novice at Ripon (1m, good) three weeks ago; had plenty to learn and looks a good prospect, but whether he will be ready to win this remains to be seen. |
| 13:40 York | 2nd (4) Shah | | | | | 2 | Tom Marquand | George Boughey | 100,000gns breeze-up 2yo; second last month in a novice at Leicester and also when running on well in the valuable Convivial Maiden here (again 7f on good to firm) 12 days later; Group 2 Royal Lodge entry; non-runner at Ascot yesterday; sets a high standard. |
| 13:40 York | (5) Spirit Of Murray | | | | | 2 | Tom Eaves | Kevin Ryan | 250,000gns yearling by Camelot; second foal; dam Australian 7f-1m3f winner (including Group 1 Queensland Oaks), half-sister to Australian winners Dreamtime Dancer (7.5f/1m1f Listed) and Cosmologist (7f-1m4f), out of 1m4f winner; stoutly bred but market can guide on debut. |
| 13:40 York | 3rd (6) Springbok | | | | | 2 | Oisin Orr | Richard Fahey | 125,000gns yearling; showed ability in mid-division at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) and Thirsk (7f, good) but more will be needed to win this. |
| 13:40 York | (7) U S Grant | | | | | 2 | Shane Gray | Kevin Ryan | Tailed off when 40-1 at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) in June and 25-1 at Hamilton (1m, soft) 16 days ago; gelded in between; now blinkered. |
| 13:40 York | 1st (8) Windlord | | | | | 2 | Oisin Murphy | Andrew Balding | Promising fourth at Sandown (7f, good to firm) in June and front-running second of ten in novice there (7f, good) in early July; has three Group 2 entries; late foal who can improve again and is one of the top two on form. |
| 13:40 York | (9) Harswell Ruby | | | | | 2 | Jason Hart | Roger Fell & Sean Murray | 27,000euros breeze-up 2yo; late foal; 50-1 but passed five rivals in the final 1f when third of ten in maiden at Thirsk (6f, good) last month; the step up in trip could be a positive so she has place claims. |
| 14:15 York | (1) Law Of Average | | | | | 3 | Joey Haynes | Chelsea Banham | Highly progressive front-runner who made it three wins from his last four starts when making all at Thirsk (5f, good to firm) last month; hit with 9lb rise but wasn't fully extended and it remains be seen where the ceiling of his ability lies; this course should suit his style. |
| 14:15 York | (2) Mon Na Slieve | | | | | 3 | Tom Eaves | Kevin Ryan | 0-6 since winning on debut over C&D (good) last May and hasn't progressed; however, he was a creditable seventh of 28 in the 5f 3yo handicap at Royal Ascot two starts ago and is now 2lb lower; has had wind surgery since last outing and might not be far away. |
| 14:15 York | (3) Grandlad | | | | | 3 | Adam Farragher | James Horton | Two wins (5f, good) from first three handicaps then not disgraced in C&D Listed race; retains potential but he's been soundly beaten on the two occasions he's tackled a big-field handicap, most recently at Goodwood. |
| 14:15 York | (4) Harvanna | | | | | 3 | Clifford Lee | K R Burke | Won 2yo novice over C&D last June and landed a five-runner fillies' handicap at Doncaster (5f, good) in July; however, she's failed to threaten the next twice and needs to raise her game in this competitive race. |
| 14:15 York | (5) Dorney Lake | | | | | 3 | Kieran Shoemark | John & Thady Gosden | Two easy wins in May in Yarmouth maiden (6f, good) and Lingfield novice (6f, good to firm); hasn't run badly in competitive 3yo handicaps the last twice and he may yet be capable of better for his top yard, but such improvement is necessary today. |
| 14:15 York | (6) Cover Point | | | | | 3 | Daniel Tudhope | Julie Camacho | Rallied for game win in first-time cheekpieces in five-runner handicap at Musselburgh (5f, good to firm) last month and solid third of eight at Doncaster (5f, good to firm) since; further improvement necessary if he's to win this more competitive race, but he's not ruled out in first-time visor. |
| 14:15 York | (7) Cloud King | | | | | 3 | Rossa Ryan | Robert Cowell | Down the field at Goodwood last time but that's not the first time he's been below par there; prior to that he came from the back of the pack to win at Haydock (5f, good) and, while such tactics can be difficult to execute over 5f here, the expected strong pace will be in his favour; interesting. |
| 14:15 York | (8) Irish Nectar | | | | | 3 | Oisin Murphy | Kevin Ryan | Completed soft-ground double when winning C&D nursery last October, and returned to form when back on slow ground for fourth at Carlisle (6f, soft) recently; however, it seems unlikely he'll have his favoured soft going. |
| 14:15 York | (9) Curious Rover | | | | | 3 | Jason Hart | Katie Scott | Prominent-racer who was second of 14 here (5.4f, good to firm) in July and again went close at Musselburgh (5f, good to firm) next time; well beaten at Pontefract since but was trapped wide; consistent in the main and he could bounce back with a bold show. |
| 14:15 York | (10) Monks Dream | | | | | 3 | Duran Fentiman | Tim Easterby | Maiden/novice wins at Newcastle (6f/5f, AW) last autumn before substandard handicap debut at Wolverhampton (6f, AW); pulled hard, then absent until Ripon (6f, good) three weeks ago when he may have needed the run, but he was well beaten and it's hard to be confident on the back of that. |
| 14:15 York | 1st (11) Duran | | | | | 3 | Faye McManoman | Nigel Tinkler | Inconsistent and failed to threaten at Nottingham last month, but two starts ago he won a 14-runner handicap here (5.4f, good to firm) and is worth a second look in view of that good course form; possible player. |
| 14:15 York | 4th (12) Mini Magna | | | | | 3 | Cam Hardie | Antony Brittain | Two wins last August for Ed Dunlop; 0-5 and inconsistent this year but he returned from a break at Catterick (5f, good) 11 days ago and kept on for a fair third of five; should be suited by the likely strong pace in this big field and he's an each-way possible. |
| 14:15 York | (13) Make It Easy | | | | | 3 | Alex Jary | Nigel Tinkler | 0-12 since winning last July on her third start but ran well when third of 14 here (5.4f, good to firm) in July and she's gone very close the last twice (5f, good to firm/good); every chance she'll be in the mix. |
| 14:15 York | 3rd (14) Vince L'Amour | | | | | 3 | James Sullivan | Tim Easterby | Well handicapped on his form this spring and back on song when second at Haydock (5f, good) in July; however, he's inconsistent and hasn't been at the same level the last twice; others have less to prove. |
| 14:15 York | 2nd (15) Fidelius | | | | | 3 | Marco Ghiani | Robert Cowell | Improved form when winning Wolverhampton handicap (5f, AW) in June and 1l runner-up at Doncaster (5f, good to firm) next time; twice blocked in his run and couldn't do himself justice at Newcastle (5f, AW) latest and could be a contender if getting the breaks this afternoon. |
| 14:15 York | (16) Ticktyboo | | | | | 3 | Rowan Scott | Nigel Tinkler | Went close in Newcastle handicap (5f, AW) in June and fast ground reportedly didn't suit here next time; off the mark at the 12th attempt in Chepstow maiden (5f, good to soft) a fortnight ago and could be involved if conditions are in his favour (unproven on good going). |
| 14:50 York | (1) Sex On Fire | | | | | 2 | Jason Hart | Richard Spencer | Went close on nursery debut at Haydock (6f, good); denied a clear run at Glorious Goodwood next time but no show when just 7-1 at the Ebor meeting here (again 6f on good to firm) 18 days ago, so needs to put that behind him. |
| 14:50 York | 3rd (2) Mythical Composer | | | | | 2 | Rossa Ryan | Clive Cox | Steadily going the right way, winning at Bath (5.7f, firm) on third start and 3l seventh of 19 in the Super Sprint at Newbury (5f, good to firm) in July on his only race since; another step forward is required on this nursery debut but he needs respect. |
| 14:50 York | 2nd (3) End Of Story | | | | | 2 | Tom Eaves | Kevin Ryan | Won at Thirsk (5f, good to soft) in May on debut; looked stretched by 6f behind Teej A at Epsom (good to soft) next time but also weakened over 5f on both starts since, which still looked his best form when tenth of 27 in Listed race at Royal Ascot (good to firm) but he was well beaten in a Sandown Listed event on latest start; gelded since; others are more persuasive. |
| 14:50 York | (4) Teej A | | | | | 2 | Clifford Lee | K R Burke | Won over 6f in May at Chester (good) and Epsom (the Woodcote, good to soft); heavy defeats have followed at Newmarket in a Listed race and Group 2, the scale of which is a concern even though her sights are now lowered. |
| 14:50 York | 1st (5) Brighton Boy | | | | | 2 | Oisin Murphy | Andrew Balding | Improved in his first three runs, firmly on top when 4-6 at Chester (6f, good to soft) in July on third occasion; second favourite for 16-runner nursery at Glorious Goodwood (7f, good to firm) next time but never dangerous, with a wide draw contributing but it was still a muted display. |
| 14:50 York | 4th (6) Yes I'm Mali | | | | | 2 | Oisin Orr | Richard Fahey | Won at Wetherby (5.5f, good) in June on debut; fifth of 16 on nursery debut at Glorious Goodwood (6f, good to firm) and improved when winning 17-runner nursery here (6f, good to firm) 18 days ago; the latter was a close-run thing and he's 5lb higher today but he still holds solid claims. |
| 14:50 York | (7) Baileys Jubilation | | | | | 2 | Joe Fanning | Charlie Johnston | Delivered on earlier promise when narrow winner of a Lingfield novice (5f, good to firm) in June, her fourth start; disappointing at Glorious Goodwood and although she was much better when fourth of eight in a nursery at Beverley (5f, good to firm) two weeks ago, she needs to build markedly on that; goes beyond 5f for the first time. |
| 14:50 York | (8) Final Angel | | | | | 2 | Cam Hardie | Richard Fahey | All three races have been on softer than good; minor honours in seven-runner and five-runner races showed some ability, the latter over 6f here in July last time, but much better is needed on this nursery debut; market should provide a good clue with the stable also running Yes I'm Mali. |
| 14:50 York | (9) Atomic Mass | | | | | 2 | Joanna Mason | Michael & David Easterby | Has had five races, easily the best of which were on first and fourth occasions and they were both over C&D (good to soft); the latter was a nursery in which he finished a close third off this mark but, with no overall progress yet from him, others are preferred. |
| 15:25 York | (1) Markoon | | | | | 3 | Jim Crowley | William Haggas | Well bred; improved markedly to win narrowly in a maiden at Kempton (1m, AW) in November and a novice at Newmarket (1m, good) when reappearing in July; failed to settle when racing more prominently again early on in a disappointing handicap debut at Newbury (good to firm) three weeks ago when upped to 1m2f, but looked promising going into that and he's now back at 1m. |
| 15:25 York | 4th (2) Old Cock | | | | | 3 | Callum Rodriguez | Edward Bethell | Won three of his five races; flopped on fourth start but scored pretty smoothly in 1m handicap at Haydock (last two wins have been there) four weeks ago and remains of major interest despite 8lb rise. |
| 15:25 York | (3) Harvard Sound | | | | | 3 | Rossa Ryan | Tom Clover | Odds-on when winning in small fields at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) for a maiden and a novice, at 1-33 on second occasion; this is much more of a test but he's pretty unexposed (non-runner at Ascot on Friday) and has to be seriously considered on this handicap debut. |
| 15:25 York | (4) Marcella | | | | | 3 | Oisin Murphy | Andrew Balding | Pretty useful form over 1m initially this term but well held in the German 1,000 Guineas on third start and soundly beaten at 150-1 in 1m handicap at Royal Ascot when last seen; others look more solid. |
| 15:25 York | 3rd (5) Apiarist | | | | | 3 | Tom Eaves | Kevin Ryan | Won valuable prize here (7f, soft) last October; consistent efforts in 1m handicaps (varied ground) on last four starts this term, running on from last when he took fourth of 16 over C&D at the Ebor meeting last time; more exposed than some in this but needs respect. |
| 15:25 York | 1st (7) Zain Blue | | | | | 3 | David Egan | John Butler | Opened his account at Ascot (1m, good to soft) in July; ran well at Newmarket next time and not disgraced when fifth of 16, albeit 3l behind Apiarist, over C&D (good to firm) 16 days ago; tries headgear first time. |
| 15:25 York | 2nd (8) Amsterdam | | | | | 3 | Tom Marquand | Ed Walker | Four races, best efforts when second in a novice at Salisbury (7f, good to firm) in June and a handicap at Ascot (7f, good; made most) on latest outing; boxed on well last time and worth another go at 1m (first attempt was debut); could still be capable of improvement, which is needed. |
| 16:00 York | 1st (1) Quinault | | | | | 4 | Marco Ghiani | Stuart Williams | Prominent-racer who has been better than ever when winning 6f Listed races the last twice; his revival has coincided with a return to a slow ground and he carries a 3lb penalty today, but he was a C&D handicap winner on good to firm last season and can make a bold bid if his purple patch continues. |
| 16:00 York | (2) Fivethousandtoone | | | | | 6 | P J McDonald | Andrew Balding | Won two 6f AW handicaps early this year but hasn't shone on turf subsequently and others make greater appeal. |
| 16:00 York | 3rd (3) Korker | | | | | 5 | Clifford Lee | K R Burke | Tends to be slowly away but often runs well here and was suited by the step back up in trip when second of 14 to Rage Of Bamby in C&D handicap last time (good to firm; similar terms today); unexposed at 6f; could be a player. |
| 16:00 York | 6th (4) Significantly | | | | | 6 | Ryan Sexton | Julie Camacho | In fine form in top 6f handicaps last autumn, winning the Ayr Gold Cup (good to soft) then finishing second here (soft); back to form on second start of this season when unlucky in the Group 3 Palace House (5f, good) in May; absent since but can be a contender if at the top of his game. |
| 16:00 York | 4th (5) Twilight Calls | | | | | 6 | Trevor Whelan | Henry Candy | 5f may be his optimum trip and he's been beaten in Group races on his last 11 starts, but he's often run well in that time including when fifth in the Group 3 Hackwood Stakes at Newbury in July on a rare crack at 6f (good to firm); drops in grade today and could be involved. |
| 16:00 York | 8th (6) Azure Blue | | | | | 5 | David Egan | Michael Dods | Won Group 2 Duke Of York over C&D (good) in 2023; hasn't hit same heights this year but she finished well for Listed dead-heat at Ayr (5f, good to firm) this May and could appreciate the step back up in trip after failing to threaten in the Nunthorpe; yard has won three of the last five runnings. |
| 16:00 York | 7th (7) Marine Wave | | | | | 4 | Oisin Orr | Richard Fahey | Improved form since going back up to 6f, winning a fillies' Listed race at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) most recently; did it in good style but now carries a 3lb penalty in a hotter race and needs another step forward. |
| 16:00 York | (8) Night Raider | | | | | 3 | Daniel Tudhope | K R Burke | 3yo who was impressive in novice races at Southwell (7f, AW) on his first two starts; it's still early days but he needs to improve upon his subsequent exploits in Group and Listed races on turf if he's to pose a threat. |
| 16:00 York | 2nd (9) Purosangue | | | | | 3 | Oisin Murphy | Andrew Balding | Mixed form this year and disappointing favourite in the Stewards' Cup last time; however, he was restless in the stalls that day and he kept on well two starts ago for second in the Group 3 Coral Charge at Sandown (5f, soft); Listed winner over C&D (soft) last October and versatile ground-wise; can be in the shake-up for in-form yard if bouncing back from latest run. |
| 16:00 York | 5th (10) Pink Crystal | | | | | 5 | Tom Marquand | William Haggas | Listed winner at Ayr last September but hasn't been in the same form on her three outings this season and needs to raise her game. |
| 16:00 York | (11) Rage Of Bamby | | | | | 4 | Charles Bishop | Eve Johnson Houghton | Opposable on the majority of her form and no match for Marine Wave at Pontefract last month, while she was only fifth in this race last year; however, her two clear career-best RPRs have come at York, most recently a C&D handicap win (good to firm) in July, and she's a major player on that form. |
| 16:00 York | (12) Frost At Dawn | | | | | 3 | Callum Shepherd | William Knight | Comfortably won Group 3 at Meydan at 33-1 in March (5f, good); may have needed the run in the Nunthorpe here last month following some time off but her Group 3 win stands head and shoulders above what she's achieved otherwise, and she has to prove that level of form was no one-off. |
| 16:35 York | (1) Lil Guff | | | | | 5 | Jim Crowley | Daniel & Claire Kubler | Kept on well for second at Sandown (5f, good) last Saturday; can also run well elsewhere but she has a particularly fine record at Sandown and 5f may be her optimum trip nowadays; has her first outing at this course. |
| 16:35 York | (2) The Caltonian | | | | | 5 | Jonny Peate | Linda Perratt | 0-14 on turf but running well on grass this summer prior to further good efforts off his higher AW mark the last twice; each-way claims. |
| 16:35 York | 11th (3) Equiano Springs | | | | | 10 | Tom Eaves | Tom Tate | Inconsistent 10yo whose last five wins have come at the Newmarket courses; however, he went close at Haydock (6f, good) in July and was third at Newmarket (6f, good) last time; has run well here and is not ruled out. |
| 16:35 York | 3rd (4) Abate | | | | | 8 | Mia Nicholls | Adrian Nicholls | His form has been mixed this season and he's finished down the field the last twice; however, this prominent-racer is now 5lb lower than when a creditable fifth of 21 in a better race than this over C&D (good) in May and he's often run well here; capable of a bold bid. |
| 16:35 York | 17th (5) Modern Times | | | | | 3 | Andrew Mullen | Iain Jardine | He could do without one of his slow starts on his first crack at sprinting, but he was a well-backed second at Thirsk (7f, good) last month on his second stable start when he was the only one from off the pace to get into the race; this unexposed 3yo could have more to offer; possible player. |
| 16:35 York | 2nd (6) Dickieburd | | | | | 4 | William Pyle | Craig Lidster | Went close off this mark at Chester in July and things didn't go his way when fair fourth of seven at Epsom last month; however, his form can be up and down and he brings a 15-race losing sequence to this competitive race. |
| 16:35 York | 4th (7) It Just Takes Time | | | | | 6 | Jack Garritty | Mark Walford | Having dropped down the weights he returned to form when going close at Ripon (6f, good to firm) recently; has to prove his revival was no one-off but this course winner is entitled to respect after that last run. |
| 16:35 York | 8th (8) Dance And Romance | | | | | 3 | Oisin Murphy | Andrew Balding | Made it 2-3 when winning on handicap debut at Nottingham (6f, good to soft) in July; close third at Glorious Goodwood (6f, good to firm) 11 days later and this well-bred 3yo could continue to progress; key player. |
| 16:35 York | 14th (9) Maxi Boy | | | | | 7 | Shane Gray | Fionn McSharry | Second of 18 over C&D in July on second stable start and worth a second look on account of that strong course form; however, he's finished down the field both runs since and needs to bounce back. |
| 16:35 York | 1st (10) Northern Spirit | | | | | 4 | Ben Robinson | Brian Ellison | Returned to form when beaten a neck off a reduced mark at Newcastle (5f, AW) last month and went one better there (6f) last time, when clear with a progressive runner-up; also effective on turf and he's not handicapped out of things back up 6lb; chance. |
| 16:35 York | 7th (11) Flying Fletcher | | | | | 3 | Oisin Orr | Richard Fahey | 2yo campaign concluded with a commanding nursery win at Newcastle last December (6f, AW; has also shown promise on turf); absent since (gelded in interim) but he's with a top northern stable and it will be interesting to see how this well-bred 3yo goes in the betting on his return. |
| 16:35 York | 12th (12) Reigning Profit | | | | | 5 | James Sullivan | Ruth Carr | Back up to 6f for first time since 2022 but he kept on well over 5.5f at Chester in July, and over 5f on heavy at Hamilton last time, and this trip is worth another go; won at Hamilton (5f) last month; not discounted. |
| 16:35 York | 9th (13) Roundhay Park | | | | | 9 | Faye McManoman | Nigel Tinkler | 9yo who is 0-8 this year but has run some good races, including when fourth of 16 off this reduced mark at Ripon (6f, good) three weeks ago; has won at York twice and may well be thereabouts. |
| 16:35 York | 10th (14) Late Arrival | | | | | 7 | Joanna Mason | Michael & David Easterby | Three wins (6f, AW/good to firm) from his last eight starts, the latest at Southwell a fortnight ago; he's up 6lb since last time but is clearly in rude health and could give another good account. |
| 16:35 York | 6th (15) Minnesota Lad | | | | | 4 | Billy Garritty | Richard Fahey | Won at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) in June and this 3lb higher mark might not be beyond him, but he needs to perform better than when soundly beaten the last twice. |
| 16:35 York | (16) Muscika | | | | | 10 | Daniel Tudhope | David O'Meara | 10yo who has finished second on five of his 13 starts since his last win last November, including when making the running the last twice; penultimate start was in a big field over C&D and he could be bang there once more. |
| 16:35 York | 18th (17) Wreck It Ryley | | | | | 4 | Dale Swift | Alan Brown | Several good runs in defeat this year prior to winning at Ripon (6f, good to firm) 12 days ago; 5lb higher here but he did well to get up having had to wait for a run in the reapplied blinkers, and he could have more to offer in the retained headgear; one to consider. |
| 16:35 York | 13th (18) Evocative Spark | | | | | 5 | Sean D Bowen | James Owen | 0-12 this year for Darryll Holland but has often run well (over 6f-1m) and 1m2f stretched him last month on his final outing for that yard; new trainer does well with recruits from other stables and he's an interesting contender now back down in trip, especially if attracting market support. |
| 16:35 York | 15th (19) Travis | | | | | 3 | P J McDonald | Geoffrey Harker | 3yo who won at Pontefract (6f, good) in June in first-time cheekpieces (retained since) and close fourth there on last month's stable debut; however, only fifth at Carlisle since; has to be better than ever in this warm race. |
| 16:35 York | 16th (20) Project Dante | | | | | 5 | Clifford Lee | Geoff Oldroyd | Won here on debut in May 2021 and close third at Royal Ascot next time; tumbling down the weights but he's struggled to get competitive this year on his four starts since returning from a long absence; blinkers go on. |
| 16:35 York | 5th (21) Fantasy Master | | | | | 6 | David Egan | Darryll Holland | Beaten on his 12 starts since winning last July but the signs have been encouraging of late and he's finished third on two of his last three outings (6f/5f, good to firm/good); each-way claims once more. |
| 16:35 York | (22) Huddle Up | | | | | 6 | Dylan Hogan | Jack Jones | Beaten on last 18 starts and this is a higher grade than he's used to, while he refused to race in April and reared at the start at Yarmouth (6f, good to soft) recently; however, in the circumstances he did very well to finish third on that second stable start, when also denied a clear run, and he was a promising second (5f, good to firm) the time before; on the shortlist. |
| 17:10 York | (1) Fast Steps | | | | | 6 | Mr Patrick Millman | Rod Millman | His solid 2024 campaign includes a win at Newbury, second at Sandown (again 1m2f) on penultimate start and close fourth at Epsom (perhaps stretched by 1m4f) on latest; ridden by Patrick Millman on those last two outings; should be on the premises. |
| 17:10 York | 17th (2) Sol Cayo | | | | | 4 | Mr Ross Birkett | Fionn McSharry | 9.4f AW winner in 2022 from seven races for James Horton; ran just once for him last year (well beaten) and faded into sixth of seven at Pontefract (25-1) on debut for new connections three weeks ago; could come on from that run but headgear is also turned to. |
| 17:10 York | 10th (3) Ey Up Its The Boss | | | | | 5 | Mr Ned Sangster | Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood | None too consistent this season but that includes two 1m2f wins at Ripon and he ran well when close up on last two outings; considered. |
| 17:10 York | 4th (4) Tele Red | | | | | 7 | Mr Jack Lander | K R Burke | Won three times last year (1m, good to soft/soft) including on his only visit to York and that was under Jack Lander; reappearance second was much better than his other two starts this term; back up in trip and he did win twice over 1m2f in 2022, so he's not entirely ruled out. |
| 17:10 York | 12th (5) Unplugged | | | | | 8 | Miss Serena Brotherton | Michael & David Easterby | Registered a double last summer; no win since but mostly creditable minor honours, including on last three outings; usually ridden by Serena Brotherton; one of many plausible each-way options. |
| 17:10 York | 16th (6) Highwaygrey | | | | | 8 | Mr Thomas Easterby | Tim Easterby | Excels at Pontefract, where he won for the fifth time in July and has been runner-up on both starts since, one under Thomas Easterby; however, has not finished in the first two from his five races at York. |
| 17:10 York | 7th (8) Fourofakind | | | | | 5 | Miss Becky Smith | Lizzie Quinlan | Bits of form in his five Flat races in 2022; has been hurdling since, mostly for Harry Derham (won last March) but also scoring at Perth (2m4f) three weeks ago on second start for Lizzie Quinlan; needs a second look following that career best. |
| 17:10 York | 13th (9) Financer | | | | | 3 | Mr William Easterby | Tim Easterby | Won over 1m2f at Redcar and Haydock in his first two handicaps and only just lost out at Doncaster in his hat-trick bid; good to soft ground may have been against him on penultimate start and AW debut 17 days ago was worse, but he was a fast-improving 3yo before those reverses. |
| 17:10 York | 6th (10) Poet's Dawn | | | | | 9 | Mrs Emily Roberts | Tim Easterby | Has won at York, albeit back in 2019 and on only one of his 17 visits; scored once last term and cracked it again ten days ago, comfortably making all at Carlisle, but this is a wide draw for front-running and he's a bit more persuasive these days over a little shorter. |
| 17:10 York | 1st (11) Young Fire | | | | | 9 | Mr Simon Walker | David O'Meara | Placed twice from eight starts at York but has not been sent here since 2022; not the force of old but way down the weights and pretty consistent this summer, including a 1m win at Haydock; saw it out well when close second at Redcar last time on a rare foray over this far, so has each-way claims. |
| 17:10 York | (12) Bass Player | | | | | 5 | Miss Lauren Frost | Kevin Frost | Sole win was a maiden in 2022 and he has struggled to make an impact this year, given wind surgery before penultimate start; down the list. |
| 17:10 York | 11th (13) Princess Niyla | | | | | 4 | Miss Amy Collier | Alan Brown | Has run in 15 handicaps with one win, at Beverley (1m2f) this July; form has dipped on last two outings, so others are preferred. |
| 17:10 York | 5th (14) Glistening Nights | | | | | 3 | Mr Eireann Cagney | Richard Fahey | Three wins this season, making all at Beverley last month for latest (raced prominently for the other two); good second at that track on latest outing and while he failed to do much in his two races at York, the ground (softer than good) may have been against him; considered. |
| 17:10 York | 9th (15) Royal Blaze | | | | | 3 | Miss Alice Tregoning | Marcus Tregoning | Won nursery debut at Leicester (7f, good to firm) last August; second at Windsor (1m2f, soft) on reappearance in July but he's beaten only one rival in both of his small-field races since; visored latest and now has cheekpieces (worn only at Leicester) restored, which is a straw to clutch at. |
| 17:10 York | 14th (16) Sisterandbrother | | | | | 6 | Miss Stephanie Dorey | Kevin Frost | Won in June at Haydock (under Stephanie Dorey) and Nottingham on his first two starts for this yard; not far away at Beverley on last two outings, but this race looks a bit too competitive. |
| 17:10 York | 2nd (17) Humble Spark | | | | | 4 | Miss Alice Keighley | Jim Goldie | In good form since the spring, including two wins on Newcastle AW and one at Hamilton (1m3f) on penultimate start; close fourth at Newcastle on latest start; one concern is that he comes from the back and that might be tough in this big field, but he still has a competitive mark. |
| 17:10 York | 8th (18) Continuance | | | | | 3 | Mr Freddie Keighley | Martin Keighley | Hooded on last three starts, off the mark with a wide-margin win at Chepstow (1m2f, good to soft) first occasion; has run respectably both starts since, the latest when staying-on fourth of eight under Freddie Keighley behind Fast Steps at Sandown (1m2f); hood is removed; not entirely ruled out. |
| 17:10 York | 15th (19) Jumeira Vision | | | | | 4 | Mr Jake Dickson | Katie Scott | Can make the running; won three on the trot at 1m-1m1f (bit more to prove over this trip) in June/July but had a declining influence in his three starts since, so others have more pressing claims. |
| 17:10 York | 3rd (20) Star Start | | | | | 4 | Miss Charli Parker | Ruth Carr | Had three wins last season and returned to form when he scored at Ripon (1m3f) 13 days ago; with new yard last four outings and ridden by Charli Parker on last three; back up just 3lb but this race looks a hot one. |