UK Horse Racing Tips: York

BOLO NEIGHS bolted up in the valuable Goffs 500 at the Curragh a fortnight ago and looks well worth his place in this higher grade. With Ralph Beckett's string in excellent form, the son of Coulsty is expected to progress further and repel the likely challenge of Shadow Army. Richard Fahey's gelding might not have handled the undulations of Ripon last time, but he sets the standard on official ratings and may well be revitalised by a return to this more conventional track with first-time blinkers applied. Invictus Gold is also noted.
Prediction : 1st Bolo Neighs 2nd Shadow Army 3rd Invictus Gold

Valvano chased home Guineas hero Notable Speech at Kempton before disappointing on his return at Salisbury last month. He goes handicapping from an opening mark of 97 and although it is no certainty, that could be lenient. However, a chance can be taken on EUCHEN GLEN. The admirable 11-year-old might prefer further nowadays, but he should get a good pace to aim at and his recent Ayr second only confirms that he remains on good terms with himself. Others to note include Bint Al Daar, Bennetot and Bolster.
Prediction : 1st Euchen Glen 2nd Valvano 3rd Bint Al Daar

A typically wide-open contest in which many will fancy their chances, and only a tentative vote can go to HYPERFOCUS. Tim Easterby's charge has enjoyed somewhat of a resurgence this season, winning twice at Chester. Although below-par at Haydock last time, he outran big odds to finish fourth in this 12 months ago and is now 3lb below that mark. There will be challengers aplenty however, and perhaps none more so than Room Service, who wasn't disgraced in the Ayr Gold Cup three weeks ago. Strike Red landed the corresponding event two years ago and must enter the reckoning, along with Summerghand and Aleezdancer.
Prediction : 1st Hyperfocus 2nd Room Service 3rd Strike Red

SEAGOLAZO outran his odds with a creditable fourth in a valuable sales race at Doncaster last month and, given the form has been well advertised with the runner-up landing a Group 1 in France in the intervening period, the son of Havana Grey can make a big impression under top-weight in these calmer waters. Ralph Beckett chases a hat-trick of winners in this race and has another key player with Valiant Knight. Our Mighty Mo and nursery debutant Sir William should handle the ground and also enter calculations.
Prediction : 1st Seagolazo 2nd Valiant Knight 3rd Our Mighty Mo

RIDE THE THUNDER has finished second to a couple of promising types in two starts so far and sets a decent standard for the rest to aim at. A 400,000gns purchase as a yearling, the selection is a half-brother to a couple of winning milers and boasts solid credentials for a race of this nature. Almeric made an encouraging start at Sandown last month and is another to consider. Heed the betting market signals where notable debutants Bryant and Nordic Norm are concerned.
Prediction : 1st Ride The Thunder 2nd Almeric 3rd Bryant

The penny looks to have dropped for MERRIJIG on his last couple of starts. He appeared to have plenty in hand when running out a 10-length winner over 2m at Ripon last month and a 7lb rise may well underestimate this progressive stayer. Arrange narrowly got the better of a subsequent winner over 2m at Haydock latest and she is of interest, while Emiyn wasn't seen to best effect when sixth at Chester last time but could land a blow with his sights lowered.
Prediction : 1st Merrijig 2nd Arrange 3rd Emiyn

Glistening Nights showed a likeable attitude when scoring over 1m2f at Redcar last month and, upped 4lb, another bold showing is forecast. That said, PROMETHEAN edges preference. He did well to finish fourth after racing towards the rear in a steadily-run handicap over 1m2f at Doncaster last time and, off an unchanged mark, he's expected to go very close. Surrey Fire and Financer are a couple of others to consider.
Prediction : 1st Promethean 2nd Glistening Nights 3rd Financer