UK Horse Racing Tips: York

CUT A DASH has an appealing cross of speed and stamina in his pedigree and he could have a bright future. With that in mind, Richard Hannon's colt tops the shortlist. Varzi's trainer has an above-average strike-rate with juveniles and this half-brother to a mile winner in Australia must be taken seriously, although the application of a tongue-tie for his debut is a slight concern. Fantasy Force and Courseyoudo also merit betting checks.
Prediction : 1st Cut A Dash 2nd Varzi 3rd Fantasy Force

William Haggas sent out the 2021 and 2022 winners of this race and can add to the tally with the progressive KLASSLEADER. Last seen when a close second to Sing Us A Song, the son of Lope De Vega can reverse the places with his old rival over this shorter trip and armed with a 2lb pull. The class-dropping Plage De Havre struggled in a Listed event at Kempton on his seasonal bow, but is a key player back in a handicap. Paddy The Squire is the pick of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Klassleader 2nd Sing Us A Song 3rd Plage De Havre

Binhareer is bound to be popular having won over C&D on his final start last year. That said, following recent wind surgery, POCKLINGTON could be a more rewarding option. The Geoff Oldroyd-trained entire has a touch of class and this could be a good starting point for his turf campaign. Pilgrim, Strike Red and Sondad are just a trio of many others with each-way credentials in a wide-open event.
Prediction : 1st Pocklington 2nd Binhareer 3rd Pilgrim

AMERICAN AFFAIR progressed through the handicap ranks before springing something of a shock to land the King Charles III at Royal Ascot last season, and Jim Goldie's speedster might be worth chancing on his seasonal reappearance. Time For Sandals made a satisfactory return in the Abernant last month and can be expected to have a big say, along with Haydock Sprint Cup one-two Big Mojo and Kind Of Blue. Aramram is still on an upward curve and might also be thereabouts.
Prediction : 1st American Affair 2nd Time For Sandals 3rd Big Mojo

The Gosdens won this two years on the spin with Emily Upjohn in 2022 and Soul Sister in 2023, and their representative LEGACY LINK can enhance that record. The dual-Oaks entrant was last seen finishing fourth in the Fillies' Mile at Newmarket but looks sure to progress over middle-distances this term. The likes of Felicitas, Sea The Storm and Moments Of Joy are others likely to find real improvement this year, but the Gosdens' filly could have too much if returning at her best.
Prediction : 1st Legacy Link 2nd Felicitas 3rd Sea The Storm

With five consecutive victories to his name, Al Najashi has proved a revelation since entering handicaps at Southwell in January. Although the son of Territories has yet to score on turf, there isn't any reason to believe that he won't go well again. That said, a 9lb higher mark does demand another career best from Ollie Sangster's colt and preference is for the unexposed HASBRO MARKET, who offered plenty of encouragement on his second-placed seasonal/handicap bow at Wetherby last month. Reopposing winner Passing Thought isn't easily dismissed, but more is needed off 2lb worse terms with the selection.
Prediction : 1st Hasbro Market 2nd Al Najashi 3rd Passing Thought

There was little wrong with FOX JOURNEY's return to racing when filling the runner-up spot at Musselburgh last month. That was the six-year-old's first outing under the tutelage of Declan Carroll and any improvement could see him collect. The third subsequently franked the form when getting the better of Mafting at Doncaster and the latter shouldn't be far away in his current form. Last-time-out winners Minhad and Lightening Company add further spice to the mix.
Prediction : 1st Fox Journey 2nd Mafting 3rd Minhad