UK Horse Racing Tips: York

RELIEF RALLY returned to winning ways in the Super Sprint at Newbury, having been narrowly denied in the Queen Mary previously, and the highly-progressive daughter of Kodiac could be tough to beat with any further improvement. Flora Of Bermuda merits respect following her impressive success at Goodwood, while Beautiful Diamond, who represents last year's winning trainer, can also play a part. Symbology and Cherry Blossom are also noted.
Prediction : 1st Relief Rally 2nd Flora Of Bermuda 3rd Beautiful Diamond

With Richard Hannon having such a remarkable record in this race it may pay to side with PERSICA, who is drawn in the middle giving Sean Levey the ability to track either side. A very easy winner at Salisbury earlier in the month, he may get the better of Ziggy's Condor, an impressive Pontefract winner on his only start to date. Twilight Romance, Ambushed and Dragon Leader are others to consider in a fascinating contest.
Prediction : 1st Persica 2nd Ziggys Condor 3rd Twilight Romance

Compensation may await POINT LYNAS, who was demoted for causing interference at this meeting last year when first past the post over course and distance. Narrowly denied here in May, the son of Iffraaj should be primed for this valuable contest, with last year's winner Blue For You and Darkness looking best placed to chase him home. Course-specialist Northern Express may be at his very best over shorter but cannot be ruled out, while the consistent Dutch Decoy and Sonny Liston are others to consider.
Prediction : 1st Point Lynas 2nd Blue For You 3rd Darkness

SAVETHELASTDANCE has created a big impression this season and this looks like a good opportunity to follow up her success in the Irish Oaks at the Curragh last time. Aidan O'Brien's filly picked up Bluestocking late in the day on that occasion and the daughter of Galileo is fancied to confirm that form. Al Husn appears to be on an upward trajectory and is the biggest danger after comfortably claiming the Nassau Stakes at Goodwood on her latest outing, while Free Wind should also be taken seriously.
Prediction : 1st Savethelastdance 2nd Al Husn 3rd Bluestocking

SCENIC outran her huge odds to get up for third over an extended 1m2f at this track on her latest outing and she shaped as if the step up in distance would suit. The daughter of Lope De Vega has Oisin Murphy booked and she should not be underestimated. The lightly-raced Sea Theme could have any amount of improvement to come after her maiden victory at Doncaster, while Climate Friendly looks more than capable at this level and should also be considered.
Prediction : 1st Scenic 2nd Sea Theme 3rd Climate Friendly

Many are open to improvement, not least Barg, who drops in class and can progress on his nursery debut. Expert Choice is also high on the shortlist after his comfortable success at Beverley 23 days ago and, along with his stablemate Gamraan, he is noted as a progressive type. However, ARAGON CASTLE won with plenty in hand at Epsom on his penultimate start and, having performed well in defeat at Chester last time, his high cruising speed will be a crucial factor.
Prediction : 1st Aragon Castle 2nd Barg 3rd Expert Choice

UNEQUAL LOVE has done very little wrong since making her debut in June, and a 5lb rise for her most recent success at Haydock could prove lenient as she looks to land the four-timer. Turned out again quickly under a 6lb penalty after a career-best effort to land the Great St. Wilfrid at Ripon on Saturday, Sophia's Starlight looks to be her main danger ahead of taking Newmarket winner Naomi Lapaglia. Completing the shortlist are the likes of Back See Daa, Eximious and Nigiri.
Prediction : 1st Unequal Love 2nd Sophias Starlight 3rd Naomi Lapaglia