UK Horse Racing Tips: York

KIHAVAH has really found his footing of late, with triumphs across both codes, and the six-year-old is fancied to record a third C&D success. Saratoga Gold made a pleasing reappearance when third at Newmarket last month and is feared most off 1lb lower. Dream Harder should appreciate this return to 1m 4f and Ian Williams' gelding looks to have more races in him off his mark too, while the in-form Bollin Margaret cannot be discounted either.
Prediction : 1st Kihavah 2nd Saratoga Gold 3rd Dream Harder

In this competitive contest it may pay dividends to side with ADMIRAL D, who failed to fire in the Victoria Cup on his latest outing. The four-year-old hit the line with plenty of conviction to finish seventh over 6f at Newmarket on his penultimate outing and he can take a step forward on this sounder surface. Darkness has been knocking on the door over this trip and demands the utmost consideration. Eligible can mount a bold big on his hunt for successive wins.
Prediction : 1st Admiral D 2nd Darkness 3rd Eligible

Although QUICKTHORN hasn't been as progressive this season, he boasts leading credentials based on the pick of his form. He landed the Lonsdale Cup Stakes over an extended 2m last August in emphatic style and, if allowed to dictate from the front here, he could prove difficult to peg back. Ching Shih kept on well for third over 1m 4f at Goodwood last month and could outrun a tasty price if building on that effort, while recent Group 3 winner Roberto Escobarr is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Quickthorn 2nd Ching Shih 3rd Roberto Escobarr

QUINAULT has struck on his last four starts which has put him 26lb higher than at the start of that winning streak. The latest of those victories came at Newmarket, where he had Washington Heights (second) and Eminency (third) behind him and he looks to have lots in his favour to uphold that form. Catch The Paddy is one to note after his runner-up effort over 7f at this track last time and he would be foolish to dismiss.
Prediction : 1st Quinault 2nd Catch The Paddy 3rd Washington Heights

We Never Stop posted a good third over course and distance on his debut last month, but preference is for TWILIGHT ROMANCE. John Quinn's colt filled the same position at Haydock 23 days ago, in a race which has since seen the second go on to win. Silent Move cost the princely sum of 200,000gns as a yearling and makes plenty of appeal, while Indicate should not be underestimated either.
Prediction : 1st Twilight Romance 2nd We Never Stop 3rd Silent Move

WHAT'S THE STORY has posted two solid efforts back on turf since he returned from a short break and, having shown tenacity to win at Carlisle 26 days ago, a 2lb higher mark might not be enough to prevent another bold bid. Pisanello beat the selection by half a length at Hamilton on his penultimate start but is 2lb worse off at the weights, and this slightly longer trip hands an advantage to the selection. Tropez Power is also considered.
Prediction : 1st Whats The Story 2nd Pisanello 3rd Tropez Power

A really competitive renewal which could go the way of ROYAL PARADE, who bounced right back to his best when bolting up at Goodwood last time and, despite carrying a 5lb penalty, he remains well handicapped on his old form. Previous C&D winners Abate, Good Earth and Soldier's Minute all have sound claims under perfect conditions, while Rich Waters and Great News could take a hand if getting back to near their best, especially the former who hasn't been with Grant Tuer long.
Prediction : 1st Royal Parade 2nd Good Earth 3rd Rich Waters