The three most backed bets through oddschecker today on Day 1 of the York Ebor Festival.
York 13:50See All Odds
Corolla Point
Corolla Point looks one of the most progressive sprinters in the field and can continue his excellent record since joining Ed Bethell. He is 3-3-3 from six starts for the yard and arrives off a convincing Hamilton win, with just 3lb added. His third over C&D in May off 94 is particularly encouraging, especially given the strength of that race, and he looks well suited by York's sharp 5f.
14:25 YorkSee All Odds
Gentle Hurricane
Gentle Hurricane made an impressive winning debut at Salisbury and looks an intriguing candidate for this step up in class and distance. Andrew Balding has a strong record of targeting this race with promising horses, and the fact Oisin Murphy retains the ride is another positive. He beat a previous winner on debut and, with plenty of scope for improvement from just one start, can take another step forward here.
15:35 YorkSee All Odds
Ombudsman
Ombudsman sets a very high bar for this field and looks capable of proving too classy for the younger challengers. The five-year-old was a dominant three-length winner of this race last year and has taken another step forward this season, remaining unbeaten in three starts and powering four lengths clear in a Group 1 at Royal Ascot last time. With an OR of 132 and a career-best RPR in that latest victory, he arrives at York in outstanding form. The three-year-olds receive weight and Constitution River is a serious threat, but Ombudsman’s proven Group 1 level gives him the edge.
