UK Horse Racing Tips: York

Jm Jungle has been in fine fettle and warrants respect off 5lb higher than when scoring at Glorious Goodwood last time. However, preference is for EQUILATERAL, who steps into the handicap ranks. If he can reproduce anything like his King's Stand fifth at Royal Ascot on his penultimate start, he could be the one to beat. Intrinsic Bond and Manila Scouse are both in great heart and should also be considered.
Prediction : 1st Equilateral 2nd Jm Jungle 3rd Manila Scouse

A small but select field, with all six declared runners looking to have some sort of chance. However, BALLYMOUNT BOY undoubtedly sets the standard with his second to subsequent Group 1 winner Vandeek in the Richmond Stakes at Glorious Goodwood and he looks the one to beat stepping up from 6f for the first time. Cogitate won impressively on his debut and rates the biggest threat, while runaway Salisbury scorer Hot Fuss may go well at longer odds.
Prediction : 1st Ballymount Boy 2nd Cogitate 3rd Hot Fuss

Both Continuous and Castle Way are on the upgrade and bring significant potential to the contest, with the former possibly the stronger of the pair given his troubled passage at Ascot last time. However, it is very hard to get away from the claims of the unbeaten GREGORY, who has improved with each start and looks to have future Group 1 potential. He impressed when landing the Queen's Vase at Royal Ascot and can take this on route to bigger targets later in the year.
Prediction : 1st Gregory 2nd Continuous 3rd Castle Way

A small but select field for this prestigious Group 1, where PADDINGTON should take all the beating. Aidan O'Brien last won this with the three-year-old Japan in 2019, and the son of Siyouni has gone from strength to strength this season, especially since scoring in the Irish 2,000 Guineas. He proved his worth over middle distances when taking the Eclipse last month and a fifth straight Group 1 could well be in the offing. An impressive winner of the Prince of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot, Mostahdaf looks to be hitting his peak as a five-year-old, but the 7lb he concedes to the selection will be no easy task. Falmouth winner Nashwa adds further intrigue as she looks to improve upon a creditable effort in the Nassau Stakes at Glorious Goodwood.
Prediction : 1st Paddington 2nd Mostahdaf 3rd Nashwa

It was a career-best performance from the progressive ROBERT JOHNSON when filling the runner-up spot at Glorious Goodwood 19 days ago. Philip Kirby's gelding has rocketed up the handicap ranks this season, rising a total of 28lb since finishing down the field at Newcastle in February. He gets the nod today, with Tronador billed as his most likely danger. Others to note include Grappa Nonino, Aztec Empire and Forza Orta.
Prediction : 1st Robert Johnson 2nd Tronador 3rd Aztec Empire

A really competitive renewal and chances can be given to several runners. Pinafore has obvious claims having won so easily last time and with a strong pace over this shorter trip likely to suit. Thunder Star, Cruise and Lady Hamana all bring strong form to the table and have to be respected. However, with her promising run at Goodwood so fresh in the memory, this could go to DESIGNER, who likes it here and may get the race set up perfectly to strike late in the piece.
Prediction : 1st Designer 2nd Pinafore 3rd Thunder Star

STARLUST has done nothing but improve in four starts to date and ran a blinder to finish second on his handicap debut at Glorious Goodwood, despite racing with the choke out early on. A 3lb rise for that effort is fair and, with Ryan Moore taking over the reins, he should go close. Jungle Mate could very easily be three wins from three now, after backing up a debut win with two narrow defeats, and he demands respect. Blue Prince and Bobsleigh are other names to note.
Prediction : 1st Starlust 2nd Jungle Mate 3rd Blue Prince