UK Horse Racing Tips: York

Just a length separated Ziggy's Condor (second) and PILGRIM (fourth) in the valuable Goffs UK Harry Beeby Premier Yearling Stakes over course and distance last month. However, the latter is 5lb better off here and that might be enough to see him get off the mark. The Coffee Pod finished a narrow third at Ripon 22 days ago and is likely go well, while the 450,000gns-purchase Bondy, a son of Kingman, is worth a market check ahead of his debut.
Prediction : 1st Pilgrim 2nd Ziggys Condor 3rd The Coffee Pod

Real Gain is open to further progression now he switches to turf after two narrow-margin wins on the all-weather and fits the profile of a colt with a bright future. However, the previous Knavesmire experience held by CATCH THE PADDY earns him the vote. Having finished a close second in the Sky Bet Mile over C&D last month, he can go one place better off just 1lb higher. Bajan Bandit is closely matched with the selection and commands respect, while Harlem Nights is also seriously considered.
Prediction : 1st Catch The Paddy 2nd Real Gain 3rd Bajan Bandit

YORKINDNESS finished third at Musselburgh when attempting to make it a hat-trick of victories and Charlie Johnston's filly, who brings the most solid recent level of form to the contest, has been found an ideal opportunity to strike once again. Tendentious is likely to be the main threat following his Redcar success when seeming to benefit from cheekpieces being reapplied, although he was also scheduled to appear at Thirsk on Saturday. Red Force One and Gibside both have something to prove on recent evidence.
Prediction : 1st Yorkindness 2nd Tendentious 3rd Red Force One

In an open event, marginal preference is for TROPICAL ISLAND, who was only narrowly denied in a good novice event at Ripon. Now switched to nursery company, Richard Fahey's filly could be hard to stop off an opening mark of 83. Batal Zabeel is an obvious threat following his successful handicap bow at Beverley, while Media Shooter edges out Watch My Tracer to be best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Tropical Island 2nd Batal Zabeel 3rd Media Shooter

Successful in the Haydock Sprint Cup this time two years ago, EMARAATY ANA proved he still has plenty of zest when narrowly denied in Listed company at Newmarket. That was a particularly encouraging effort and given that he was won over C&D, the son of Shamardal should have too much for Hackwood winner Commanche Falls and the class-dropping Al Suhail. Rage Of Bamby almost sprung a surprise in a handicap at the Ebor Festival here and is another to consider, along with the capable Diligent Harry.
Prediction : 1st Emaraaty Ana 2nd Commanche Falls 3rd Rage Of Bamby

ANJO BONITA appeared to win with something in hand on just her second appearance for Roger Fell and Sean Murray at Hamilton recently. The Harry Angel filly is fancied to complete a double off 4lb higher at the expense of Mathematician, who enters the reckoning on the back of his all-weather success at Newcastle last month. A 3lb rise is unlikely to prevent another bold bid, while Highwaygrey and Feel The Need are others to note.
Prediction : 1st Anjo Bonita 2nd Mathematician 3rd Highwaygrey

The impressive recent Doncaster winner Squealer could be vulnerable after a 7lb rise in the ratings. Dream For Gold, Brooklyn Nine Nine and Star Of Lady M all have to be of some interest but PILLOW TALK may take some stopping if a first-time visor has the desired effect. Karl Burke's lightly-raced filly showed up well at a higher level over course and distance last time out and looks more than capable of winning off her current mark.
Prediction : 1st Pillow Talk 2nd Dream For Gold 3rd Brooklyn Nine Nine