UK Horse Racing Tips: York

Eilean Dubh meets Blue For You on identical terms as when defeating him in this 12 months ago but, though both merit the utmost respect, a chance is taken on ISLA KAI. Nigel Tinkler's gelding finished fourth behind that pair last year, having been sent off as favourite, but he is now far better off at the weights and that could see him reverse the form. Wild Lion and Aramaic are just two others to consider.
Prediction : 1st Isla Kai 2nd Eilean Dubh 3rd Blue For You

REGIONAL, a winner over course and distance in May, took another step forward when landing the Achilles Stakes at Haydock last month and a repeat of that level of form will make him hard to beat here. The versatile Silky Wilkie is another key player given that he has shown some sparkling form this season. Great State appeals most from the three-year-olds and, along with the class-dropping filly Queen Me, commands respect getting weight from the older horses.
Prediction : 1st Regional 2nd Silky Wilkie 3rd Great State

A wide-open renewal of this valuable contest but marginal preference is for SONNY LISTON, who was the first home from his group when second in the Royal Hunt Cup. Off the same mark, the four-year-old could be hard to beat now upped in trip. Nobel is an obvious threat following his facile Newcastle success a couple of weeks ago and he remains open to improvement on just his sixth start. It would be no surprise to see Majestic and Certain Lad go well for Jack Channon, while Long Tradition and Spirit Dancer complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Sonny Liston 2nd Nobel 3rd Majestic

A comfortable winner of the Ormonde Stakes at Chester in May, dual C&D scorer HAMISH arrives in fine form and even though he has to shoulder a 3lb penalty, he is clearly the one to beat. One Evening appears an improving filly and shaped as though she can progress again for stepping up in distance when keeping on for second over 1m4f at Pontefract. She gets the danger vote ahead of classy stayer Tashkhan, who is back on home soil following a fair fourth in France.
Prediction : 1st Hamish 2nd One Evening 3rd Tashkhan

SCOOPS AHOY looked to be out of his depth when contesting the Windsor Castle, but this should be much more to his liking and the step up in trip could bring about further improvement. Conditions are in his favour as well and he may have too much for Onigiri, who was a taking winner on debut at Redcar before finishing down the field in the Queen Mary. Biloxi Boy is another to consider for last year's winning connections, along with Specific Times and Ticktyboo.
Prediction : 1st Scoops Ahoy 2nd Onigiri 3rd Biloxi Boy

ROBERT JOHNSON arrives in the form of his life, having landed a fourth victory of the season at Musselburgh earlier in the month, and Philip Kirby's gelding may have even more to offer over staying distances. Kalamity Kitty was progressive in the early part of 2022 before a lengthy absence, but she ran with plenty of credit when returning at Kempton and is capable of further improvement. Others worth noting are Malakahna, Sharp Distinction and Single.
Prediction : 1st Robert Johnson 2nd Kalamity Kitty 3rd Malakahna

Novak has been risen 10lb after a hat-trick of wins at Ayr and Hamilton and he's one to keep on side but he may be vulnerable to some better-treated rivals, such as ABATE. Adrian Nicholls' charge has been running consistently of late and, dropped 1lb in the ratings, he appears primed to offer another bold showing. Fantasy Master regained the winning thread at Doncaster and arrives here with a squeak, while Doctor Khan Junior is just one other who could feature in a deep race.
Prediction : 1st Abate 2nd Novak 3rd Fantasy Master