UK Horse Racing Tips: York

NORTHERN EXPRESS probably isn't the force of old, but he made a pleasing return to UK shores at Newmarket last month. Michael Dods' gelding has been a mainstay in this type of race for some time now and a strongly-run 7f is right up his street. It's been a while since he last tasted success, but it did come off 7lb higher and if he is going to regain the winning thread in any scenario, this might be it. The draw has done Our Havana no favours but the recent C&D winner merits respect. Others to make the shortlist include Andesite, Morte Point and Lir Speciale.
Prediction : 1st Northern Express 2nd Our Havana 3rd Andesite

SPICY MARG was a sharp two-year-old and was thought good enough to contest the 1000 Guineas on her return to action. That didn't go to plan, but she showed more in the Sandy Lane before producing a career-best performance to finish within a head of Venetian Sun in the Commonwealth Cup. That is undoubtedly a really strong piece of form and if reproducing it, she will take all the beating. Flora Of Bermuda lost her race at the start in the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes but that effort can be forgiven and, although below par on her Newbury return, Royal Fixation should do better now.
Prediction : 1st Spicy Marg 2nd Flora Of Bermuda 3rd Royal Fixation

Bear Lee was a cosy winner at Musselburgh and should have more to offer, but she will need improvement if she's to defy a penalty in what looks a deeper contest. There are a number of notable newcomers lining up, including the Karl Burke-trained Lady Titania. Richard & Peter Fahey saddle two and Kirton Angel appears their main hope given that she's the choice of Oisin Orr. Preference, though, is for ELEVATING, whose pedigree suggests she's all about speed and, with her yard among the winners, it would come as no surprise were she forward enough to strike.
Prediction : 1st Elevating 2nd Bear Lee 3rd Lady Titania

GET OUTTA HERE could be considered an unlucky loser at Goodwood last time. Trapped against the rail, he flew home once in the clear and missed out by only a nose. The winner has subsequently gone in again so that form looks solid and David Menuisier's charge gets the vote. Yarmouth runner-up Luzon Heights has been threatening to resume winning ways. He'll likely be thereabouts once again, while Zarvali could also land a blow.
Prediction : 1st Get Outta Here 2nd Luzon Heights 3rd Zarvali

Frankies Dream has placed here on his last couple of outings and another solid effort looks on the cards. He's preferred to Glistening Nights, who went close over C&D in amateur company last time, but KAHIN looks one to keep on the right side of. He landed a maiden when upped to 1m1f at Hamilton last month and there is likely plenty more to come from the son of Kingman as he makes his handicap bow.
Prediction : 1st Kahin 2nd Frankies Dream 3rd Glistening Nights

Ancient State shot up the golden highway at Lingfield to complete a double recently and must be respected given his upward trajectory, but the three-year-old I'M DAN DARE shares a similar profile and might be the value. A narrow C&D defeat is sandwiched between Catterick and Newcastle successes and although those wins came at a lower level, the weight-for-age allowance could be crucial. Eternal Sunshine and Emerald Harmony are a couple of others to consider.
Prediction : 1st Im Dan Dare 2nd Ancient State 3rd Eternal Sunshine

GREEN SKY made a successful stable debut when dotting up at Chepstow. That was her first start since April so improvement looks likely from Rod Millman's new inmate, with Toby Moore's allowance cancelling out a 5lb penalty. Nightsinwhitesatin returned a beaten favourite once again when finishing a close second at Catterick. She's not out of this and neither is Humble Spark, who went agonisingly close when last seen over C&D.
Prediction : 1st Green Sky 2nd Nightsinwhitesatin 3rd Humble Spark