UK Horse Racing Tips: York

NOSTRUM can be excused his shock defeat at Goodwood earlier this month as ground conditions had turned pretty testing, but he should have no issues here and can take this before heading on to bigger and better things. El Drama ran his best race for a while when chasing home Al Aasy at Haydock on his first start for Karl Burke and looks the biggest threat, while Jimi Hendrix continues to improve and can't be discounted.
Prediction : 1st Nostrum 2nd El Drama 3rd Jimi Hendrix

The in-form Lordship is a prime contender for a yard that has won two of the last four renewals, while Denmark has a lofty reputation and is high on the shortlist as he looks to lay his St Leger credentials on the line. However, MIDDLE EARTH appeals as a highly-progressive stayer and this step up in trip can bring about further improvement from this son of Roaring Lion. Similar applies to Davideo, who got better the further he went at Newmarket last month but he has gone up 7lb for that success.
Prediction : 1st Middle Earth 2nd Lordship 3rd Denmark

Kinross is likely to be a red-hot favourite to repeat his victory in this race last year and he holds an obvious chance after his success in the Lennox at Glorious Goodwood. However, the vote goes to MUTASAABEQ, who could attempt to blaze the trail up the Knavesmire now dropping in distance under Ryan Moore after failing to land a blow in the Group 1 Queen Anne Stakes. Based upon his success in the bet365 Mile at Newmarket, followed by a respectable fifth in the Lockinge, he ought to go very close. Isaac Shelby is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Mutasaabeq 2nd Kinross 3rd Isaac Shelby

An eye-catcher on his latest run in a valuable handicap at Galway, JACKFINBAR has shown promise in both starts since joining the Willie Mullins yard. A Group 3 winner at Longchamp in 2018, the eight-year-old has not had much racing since but looks to retain plenty of ability. The recent Goodwood winner Sweet William continues to go from strength to strength and has to be of interest. A stablemate of the selection, Absurde must enter calculations for Frankie Dettori, while Real Dream has a progressive profile. Consistent throughout this season, Hms President and Scampi are likely to go well once more.
Prediction : 1st Jackfinbar 2nd Sweet William 3rd Scampi

Aberama Gold arrives here seeking a hat-trick after wins over C&D and most recently over 6f at Glorious Goodwood and he can offer another bold bid today, but having been raised a further 5lb, he may be susceptible to some better treated rivals, such as MR WAGYU. John Quinn's charge is 5lb better off with that rival today and he can avenge that two and a half length defeat. Last year's winner Summerghand looks sure to go close, while The Green Man is also noted.
Prediction : 1st Mr Wagyu 2nd Aberama Gold 3rd Summerghand

Purosangue (second) had the beating of BAHEER (fourth) in the Molecomb at Goodwood earlier this month. However, the latter travelled into contention smoothly that day and was perhaps blunted by the deteriorating ground conditions. Back on a sounder surface, the son of Mehmas is fancied to reverse that form. Third in the Windsor Castle, Inquisitively should be thereabouts with the consistent Alabama. Sketch and Cover Point are just two more to consider.
Prediction : 1st Baheer 2nd Purosangue 3rd Inquisitively

The unexposed three-year-old Obelix was beaten just under a length behind Killybegs Warrior on his latest outing, but he gets a 2lb pull in the weights, which can see him reverse that form. However, preference is for LOYAL TOUCH, who could be seen in a much brighter light with the return to quicker ground and a flat track. Haunted Dream is also of interest.
Prediction : 1st Loyal Touch 2nd Obelix 3rd Haunted Dream