UK Horse Racing Tips: York

Having only gave way in the closing stages to finish fourth at Ayr last month, NORTHERN EXPRESS could be poised to land a nice purse. A 1lb ease in the ratings can only help the veteran and an eighth career victory may be on the cards. Bopedro arrives on the back of a respectable fourth at Doncaster and is feared most, ahead of Whip Cracker, who has filled the runner-up spot on his last two outings.
Prediction : 1st Northern Express 2nd Bopedro 3rd Whip Cracker

Big Song made light work of the opposition on his nursery bow at Newmarket 15 days ago and must enter calculations on his current upward trajectory. However, GHOST MODE was a shade more impressive when opening his account at Chester last month and he may prove to be better treated at the weights. The unexposed Real American and hat-trick seeking Malachy's Wish look to have bright futures as well.
Prediction : 1st Ghost Mode 2nd Big Song 3rd Real American

Hornsea Bay has posted several creditable efforts in defeat in handicap company this summer and another good showing is forecast. However, the son of New Bay could prove vulnerable to something unexposed, with MUKHTALIF fitting the bill. William Haggas' charge supplemented a decent second behind a subsequent 88-rated rival at Haydock with a breakthrough triumph at Newcastle last month and an official rating of 81 could prove to be lenient. Dante's Lad is also worth a second look.
Prediction : 1st Mukhtalif 2nd Hornsea Bay 3rd Dantes Lad

La Belle Forest changed hands for 165,000gns as a yearling and is a half-sister to a juvenile winner, so she warrants a market check on her introduction. However, THALUNA made a promising debut when filling the runner-up spot over 5f at Ascot last month and is likely to relish this extra furlong. William Haggas' youngster could have any amount of improvement to come and looks the one to beat. Any market confidence behind newcomer Hallo Spaceboy would be interesting.
Prediction : 1st Thaluna 2nd La Belle Forest 3rd Hallo Spaceboy

CLEAR FORCE had Concert (third) and Lil Brother (fourth) behind when beaten half a length into second at Haydock last month and is just 2lb higher so Karl Burke's colt is fancied to regain the winning thread. Mighty Magnus was far from disgraced when taking the silver medal home at Hamilton and has to be respected off an unchanged rating.
Prediction : 1st Clear Force 2nd Mighty Magnus 3rd Concert

Dropping back to 5f has been the making of KINSWOMAN and an 8lb rise for her comfortable victory at Chester could prove lenient as she goes up in grade. Azure Angel bounced back to form with a success at Southwell and is capable of being in the shake-up, along with the in-form Roach Power, who scored at Ascot only last Saturday. Copper Knight has had a few attempts at landing the race named after him but arrives in top form after scoring at Redcar last week, while Portland winner Eternal Sunshine is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Kinswoman 2nd Azure Angel 3rd Roach Power

Aiden Brookes landed this contest last year and looks to be on another ideal sort in the shape of VIXEY, who is in the form of her life at present and beat a couple of subsequent winners at Chester most recently. Tim Easterby has a strong hand, with dual C&D winner Quest For Fun leading the way, although Candonomore could not have done it much easier at Newcastle last month. Completing the shortlist are Daring Legend, Highfield Viking and Little Empire.
Prediction : 1st Vixey 2nd Quest For Fun 3rd Candonomore