UK Horse Racing Tips: York

Star Of Orion sets the standard having made a winning debut at Newmarket late last month but he may struggle to give 6lb to JADOOMI. Simon and Ed Crisford's colt displayed plenty of promise when third on his debut at Haydock and that form was boosted when the winner was second in the Group 2 Superlative Stakes, while the fourth was successful on his next outing. The lack of race experience may cost Dexter Belle and Ridgeway Avenue today but they both should be noted with an eye on the future.
Prediction : 1st Jadoomi 2nd Star Of Orion 3rd Dexter Belle

MATTHEW FLINDERS took a big leap forward from his Haydock debut to strike at Doncaster last time out and could have more to offer. Fast ground seemed to suit the son of Siyouni last month and with that prospect quite likely for this weekend, he could defy a penalty to strike. Brentford Hope looked impressive when winning on debut at Newmarket in October, though that came on soft ground and he has been injured since, while Semser is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Matthew Flinders 2nd Brentford Hope 3rd Semser

SPRIGHT found only a well-backed favourite too good when attempting to make all at Doncaster on her first outing and the way she knuckled down well to the task at hand when outrunning her odds of 50/1 suggests a first victory shouldn't be far away. Richard Fahey's youngsters always warrant respect here and Hamilton third Galeophobia comes into calculations, while Exalted Leader and Footstepstothehart are others to shape nicely on debut worthy of consideration. Richard Hannon's Saunton looks to be an improver and is another who can't be ignored with Ryan Moore taking the ride.
Prediction : 1st Spright 2nd Galeophobia 3rd Saunton

An interesting contest in prospect with 7f specialist BOCCACCIO taking on some classy sprinters who are now stepping up in trip. The unbeaten selection has notched his wins in novice and handicap events, but if the Commonwealth Cup third and fourth, Ventura Rebel and Royal Commando, stay this extra furlong, they have the ability needed to push him close. Symbolize and Maystar have run well over 7f in the past as well and also merit inclusion on the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Boccaccio 2nd Ventura Rebel 3rd Royal Commando

Makanah got up close home to score at Newmarket last time and is interesting despite a 5lb rise, while Danzeno ran well enough in the Wokingham to suggest he can be a factor back at this trip. Jabbarockie and Acclaim The Nation give Eric Alston a strong hand in this, but preference is for MIGHTY SPIRIT. Richard Fahey's three-year-old was not too far away in a Royal Ascot handicap last time and the assessor may have taken a chance in dropping her 2lb.
Prediction : 1st Mighty Spirit 2nd Makanah 3rd Jabbarockie

KEEP BUSY only found the talented Art Power too good at Royal Ascot last time out and could continue her progress here for John Quinn. The three-year-old holds an entry in the Group 1 Flying Five in Ireland in September, and must be held in high regard at home. Jovial was second in Listed company at Haydock last month and the third won in France last week, while Shades Of Blue drops from Group 1 company and is also taken seriously.
Prediction : 1st Keep Busy 2nd Jovial 3rd Shades Of Blue

STRAIT OF HORMUZ made a winning switch to the handicap ranks on his first outing for Jedd O'Keeffe at Haydock last month and could have plenty more to come in this sphere. He is backed to see off Star Shield, who has been knocking on the door and rates as the pick of David O'Meara's duo. Ryan Moore catches the eye aboard Ulshaw Bridge who has won here in the past, while Sucellus could be one for each-way players.
Prediction : 1st Strait Of Hormuz 2nd Star Shield 3rd Ulshaw Bridge

GIFTED RULER reportedly lost his action when entering the dip at Newmarket last time, so the fact he was only beaten a short head there suggests there will be plenty more to come from Tom Dascombe's three-year-old. He is preferred ahead of Northernpowerhouse, who had Arbalet a neck behind when successful at Redcar on his reappearance, while Documenting was not disgraced at Royal Ascot and could go well. Triple Distilled has a cracking record over this C&D and could be an each-way price.
Prediction : 1st Gifted Ruler 2nd Northernpowerhouse 3rd Triple Distilled