UK Horse Racing Tips: York

Paradias has posted some creditable efforts in defeat this season and has been shaping as if a return to 1m4f could unlock further improvement. However, the two three-year-olds in the race make slightly more appeal and may battle this out. BALANCE PLAY appeared to win with plenty in hand over 1m3f at Goodwood and is fancied to defy a 7lb rise now upped further in distance. Intinso is the least exposed in the field and should not be taken lightly.
Prediction : 1st Balance Play 2nd Intinso 3rd Paradias

The percentage call looks to be the admirable COLTRANE, who was runner-up to the reoppssing Quickthorn in this contest last year, and won the Melrose here two years ago. A disappointment in the Goodwood Cup behind that same rival last time out, the six-year-old is better judged on his narrow defeat at Royal Ascot behind Courage Mon Ami, with whom he is 4lb better off today. Giavellotto has strong claims as well, if bouncing back to the form of his Yorkshire Cup win here in May.
Prediction : 1st Coltrane 2nd Courage Mon Ami 3rd Giavellotto

Kylian shaped as if ready for the step up to 6f when finishing a decent third in the Molecomb over 5f at Goodwood behind Big Evs (contests the Nunthorpe at 3.35) last month and he merits respect, along with Johannes Brahms, who chased home that same rival when sent off as favourite in the Windsor Castle last time. A chance, however, is taken on JEHANGEER. He will need to improve on his recent Ayr success, but he is a full-brother Hello Youmzain who, perhaps notably, was also ridden to his first Group 1 success by James Doyle.
Prediction : 1st Jehangeer 2nd Kylian 3rd Johannes Brahms

HIGHFIELD PRINCESS left her rivals for dead when scorching home in this last year and her most recent success at Goodwood proved she is still in top form. Bradsell, who narrowly edged her out by a length when causing interference in the King's Stand at Royal Ascot, is a big player but the selection can exact her revenge. Dramatised (15th) is better than what she showed in that aforementioned contest, and she has always shaped as though a speed test like this would suit ideally. Big Evs has made quite the impression as a two-year-old and he is a player getting plenty of weight from his rivals, while C&D winner Regional has found his groove as a five-year-old and may not be done improving just yet.
Prediction : 1st Highfield Princess 2nd Bradsell 3rd Regional

SISYPHUS STRENGTH has arguably posted her best efforts when tried over this distance and, having won with something in hand off 6lb lower at Newmarket 27 days ago, she is fancied to carry the momentum forward with the ground conditions likely to ideally suit. Amanzoe was beaten just two lengths in this race last year and, off 5lb higher, she can also go well on her belated return to action. Rowayeh and Lan Cinnte also need to be taken seriously despite both stepping up in distance.
Prediction : 1st Sisyphus Strength 2nd Amanzoe 3rd Rowayeh

UNDER THE SUN found only the smart prospect Al Musmak too strong at Ascot last month and looks the one to beat in this valuable contest. Battle Cry offered a lot more encouragement when adopting more positive tactics at Down Royal in July and could also play a hand if gaining an easy lead. The Aidan O'Brien-trained colt is feared most, while any market support for debutants Peace Walk or Volterra would be interesting.
Prediction : 1st Under The Sun 2nd Battle Cry 3rd Peace Walk

ENFJAAR was denied a hat-trick when finding life tough in the Group 3 Jersey Stakes at Royal Ascot last time but he is fancied to make his presence felt in these calmer waters. Roger Varian's charge is making his handicap debut and this opening mark of 90 appears within his reach. Last-time-out winner Bajan Bandit won well over 7f at this venue and he is feared most despite having to negotiate a 7lb rise in the ratings, while Modesty should also be taken seriously.
Prediction : 1st Enfjaar 2nd Bajan Bandit 3rd Modesty