UK Horse Racing Tips: York

A subsequent wind procedure since KLONDIKE's disappointing last-placed finish in the Group 3 Geoffrey Freer at Newbury in August could unlock some improvement in William Haggas' lightly-raced colt. The son of Galileo enters handicaps off what looks a workable mark, particularly if judged on his fourth in the Bahrain Trophy at Newmarket the month before. The biggest threat may emerge from easy Epsom scorer Crystal Delight, while a gelding operation may see Marhaba The Champ bounce back to form.
Prediction : 1st Klondike 2nd Crystal Delight 3rd Marhaba The Champ

Having stumbled at the start, Orazio shouldn't be judged too harshly on last month's 17th-placed finish at Newmarket. Charlie Hills' gelding must enter calculations, but he may have to play second fiddle to the in-form CHAIRMANOFTHEBOARD. The eight-year-old retains plenty of his old ability, as evidenced by his recent placed effort on the Rowley course at Newmarket, and a similar performance might prove sufficient. Summerghand could fare best of the remaining protagonists.
Prediction : 1st Chairmanoftheboard 2nd Orazio 3rd Summerghand

This could be fought out between those at the foot of the weights in AZURE BLUE and Swingalong, with the Michael Dods-trained mare edging the vote. Although the five-year-old found the July Cup beyond her last season, she remains one to follow in 2024. The aforementioned Swingalong was far from disgraced on her final effort in 2023 when finishing fourth in the Ascot Champions Sprint Stakes and she merits respect, while a race-fit Spycatcher is sure to have his supporters too.
Prediction : 1st Azure Blue 2nd Swingalong 3rd Spycatcher

FRIENDLY SOUL showed a good cruising speed to win over a mile at Kempton as juvenile and eclipsed that performance when she stepped up in both class and trip to land the Pretty Polly at Newmarket 10 days ago. With her stamina proven, the Kingman filly is preferred over Fillies' Mile fourth Classical Song, who like her stablemate La Pasionaria, is an Oaks entrant with improvement to find now she steps up in distance.
Prediction : 1st Friendly Soul 2nd Classical Song 3rd La Pasionaria

After a brace of wins on the all-weather, FIRE DEMON rates a key player back on turf over this trip, especially with his yard in fine form just now. Allied to that, Oisin Murphy is currently riding at the top of his game and his presence in the saddle is a major plus as the son of Dark Angel bids to defy a further 6lb rise. There are dangers aplenty, though, as the likes of Elmonjed, Respectful and True Promise are all likely improvers.
Prediction : 1st Fire Demon 2nd Elmonjed 3rd Respectful

A highly encouraging second on his debut at Musselburgh last month in a contest where the third has come out and scored since, the well-bred STATION X is open to plenty of improvement for the in-form Bryan Smart team. King Of Light has similar claims on the back of a promising third at Windsor where he was sent off favourite, while Francisco's Piece and Zabeel Road both have penalties to overcome for comfortable first-time-out successes.
Prediction : 1st Station X 2nd King Of Light 3rd Franciscos Piece

WAHRAAN caught the eye on his third run for these connections at Windsor, losing plenty of ground early due to a tardy start before staying on well for third. The son of Le Havre has dropped 4lb below his last winning mark and he gets the vote ahead of recent Lingfield second Dancing In Paris and Newcastle winner Bringbackmemories, who ran well over C&D last July. Asgard's Captain and Burglar's Dream cannot be ruled out either.
Prediction : 1st Wahraan 2nd Bringbackmemories 3rd Dancing In Paris