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Saturday's action on Sky Sports Racing
We have a busy day’s racing this Saturday, with action from Chester, Newton Abbot and Lingfield all featuring - live on Sky Sports Racing from 1.55pm.
The team preview four races on a fantastic Saturday card at York, where the Ebor Handicap is the feature.
The Sky Sports Racing Ambassador previews the quality Saturday action from Chester and York.
Kevin Blake's Ebor Festival tips
Kevin tipped Thursday winner Mia Fantasia (5-1) as well as Friday's Nunthorpe runner-up Starlust (33-1), and he now has three Saturday selections for day four at York.
With numerous runners at York’s Ebor Festival, we spoke to David O’Meara about his in-form team.
Horse-by-horse guide: Chester Stakes
Jamie Lynch looks at all eight runners for Saturday's Listed feature at Chester - live on Sky Sports Racing.
Our Ratings Hub service - featuring Speed, Form and unique FormPlus figures - has top tips and analysis, including all British and Irish fixtures.
Tips and Analysis
Barry Faulkner's US Racing Preview
Our US racing expert has selections and analysis for the last four races on Friday's card at Saratoga - live on Sky Sports Racing from 9.34pm.
Kevin Blake's Ebor Festival tips
Kevin tipped Thursday winner Mia Fantasia (5-1) as well as Friday's Nunthorpe runner-up Starlust (33-1), and he now has three Saturday selections for day four at York.
Our Ratings Hub service - featuring Speed, Form and unique FormPlus figures - has top tips and analysis for Saturday, including all British and Irish fixtures.
Horse-by-horse guide: Virgin Bet Chester Stakes
Jamie Lynch looks at all eight runners for Saturday's Listed feature at Chester - live on Sky Sports Racing.
Weekend Winners team have their say on the Ebor
The Weekend Winners panel of Kate Tracey, Sam Boswell and Declan Rix paid special attention to York’s feature event, the Sky Bet Ebor Handicap.
Darrell tipped Hove winner Smokestack Saxon (10-11) on Thursday and now has four selections for Saturday's big-race card at Monmore.
Horse-by-horse guide: Ballston Spa Stakes
Peter Fornatale previews Saturday's Grade 2 fillies' and mares' contest at Saratoga - live on Sky Sports Racing.
Blogs
The Sky Sports Racing Ambassador previews the quality Saturday action from Chester and York.
Our Work Whisperer digs into several looming contests at York for the illustrious Ebor Festival 2026 - across all four days - before revealing a few more to keep onside.
Betfair tipsters recommend their best bets for Saturday’s racing, including at Chester and York, the former live on Sky Sports Racing.
Hugo Palmer has six runners across three meetings on Saturday. The Coral ambassador previews them all in his latest blog.
Sean Levey has one ride at York, on 13-2 shot Persica, on Saturday. The Ladbrokes ambassador gives you the inside track on the race in his latest blog.
Simon Rowlands puts the facts and figures behind last Sunday's instalment of the Barrière Deauville Meeting before shifting focus to the first couple of days at York.
Including a couple from Newbury’s Hungerford card, James Flaherty nominates six more eyecatchers for your ATR Tracker.
US Racing News
Summers confirms Napoleon Solo for Travers showdown
Shortly before sunrise Thursday morning, Preakness winner Napoleon Solo put in his third straight terrific workout over Saratoga’s main track.
Ortiz returning for Alabama mount aboard Counting Stars
Jockey Irad Ortiz Jr., who has not ridden the last two weeks due to a foot injury, is set to return Saturday at Saratoga, where, among his three mounts, is likely odds-on favorite Counting Stars in the Grade 1, $600,000 Alabama Stakes.
Hong Kong Racing
Tim takes aim at Hong Kong's final fixture of the season at Happy Valley on Wednesday, live on Sky Sports Racing.
Ahead of the 2025/26 Hong Kong season starting, Tim Carroll nominates 12 horses to follow, with all the action live on Sky Sports Racing.
Learn more about Sha Tin and Happy Valley racecourses.
Today’s Top Predictor Horses
| Race Details (Runners) | (Cloth) Horse Name (Forecast) | Predictor / Result |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Tiva (15/8) |
Predictor
Data Quality: 75.10% |
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| (3) Ingleby Archie (9/2) |
Predictor
Data Quality: 82.17% |
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| (2) Butch Cassidy (2/1) |
Predictor
Data Quality: 68.89% |
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| (20) Coul Angel (10/1) |
Predictor
Data Quality: 82.67% |
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| (3) Aerial Silk (20/1) |
Predictor
Data Quality: 73.36% |
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| (7) Roman Spring (10/1) |
Predictor
Data Quality: 82.72% |
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| (1) Adonius (5/2) |
Predictor
Data Quality: 67.75% |
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| (3) Millstream Lady (7/1) |
Predictor
Data Quality: 74.34% |
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| (2) Daddy Long Legs (9/4) |
Predictor
Data Quality: 69.93% |
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| (5) Nicely (5/2) |
Predictor
Data Quality: 60.04% |
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| (12) Accredit (6/1) |
Predictor
Data Quality: 78.03% |
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| (9) Fortification (8/1) |
Predictor
Data Quality: 80.50% |
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| (12) Ellie's De Vega (8/1) |
Predictor
Data Quality: 74.49% |
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| (3) Kizlyar (4/1) |
Predictor
Data Quality: 78.94% |
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| (2) Mint Man (4/1) |
Predictor
Data Quality: 76.97% |
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| (1) Gore Point (11/8) |
Predictor
Data Quality: 76.33% |
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| (2) By The Book (2/1) |
Predictor
Data Quality: 71.70% |
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| (1) Limestone (9/2) |
Predictor
Data Quality: 69.32% |
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| (8) Cranachan (3/1) |
Predictor
Data Quality: 70.72% |
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| (5) Paborus (14/1) |
Predictor
Data Quality: 70.86% |
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| (2) Big Fun (14/1) |
Predictor
Data Quality: 75.73% |
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| (1) Cloth Of Gold (11/2) |
Predictor
Data Quality: 75.88% |
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| (4) Green Empress (2/1) |
Predictor
Data Quality: 67.61% |
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| (1) Mighty Quiet (10/3) |
Predictor
Data Quality: 70.34% |
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Saturday's action on Sky Sports Racing
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Sky Bet Strensall Stakes (Group 3)
No.
(Draw)
Horse
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 10 | 4 | 1 | 40% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 9 | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 2 | 0 | 40% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (P only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 25% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | James Doyle | 8 | 4 | 0 | 50% |
| T | J & T Gosden | 10 | 4 | 1 | 40% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 9 | 2 | 4 | 22.2% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 9 | 2 | 4 | 22.2% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 8 | 2 | 3 | 25% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 12.5% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Gary Carroll | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | G M Lyons | 9 | 2 | 4 | 22.2% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
-
Blue = Horse has winning form
-
Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 5 | 2 | 2 | 40% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 5 | 2 | 2 | 40% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 1 | 2 | 25% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 5 | 2 | 2 | 40% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 25% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | C Lee | 5 | 2 | 2 | 40% |
| T | K R Burke | 5 | 2 | 2 | 40% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
-
Blue = Horse has winning form
-
Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 24 | 8 | 2 | 33.3% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 21 | 7 | 2 | 33.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 4 | 2 | 1 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 14 | 6 | 2 | 42.9% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 24 | 8 | 2 | 33.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 28.6% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | S M Levey | 15 | 5 | 1 | 33.3% |
| T | R Hannon | 24 | 8 | 2 | 33.3% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 14 | 4 | 1 | 28.6% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 14 | 4 | 1 | 28.6% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 2 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 14 | 4 | 1 | 28.6% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 37.5% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Colin Keane | 7 | 2 | 0 | 28.6% |
| T | A M Balding | 12 | 3 | 1 | 25% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Weekend Winners
Weekend Winners: York Ebor Day preview
The team preview four races on a fantastic Saturday card at York, where the Ebor Handicap is the feature.
Ebor Festival
The Sky Sports Racing Ambassador previews the quality Saturday action from Chester and York.
Kevin Blake's Ebor Festival tips
Kevin tipped Thursday winner Mia Fantasia (5-1) as well as Friday's Nunthorpe runner-up Starlust (33-1), and he now has three Saturday selections for day four at York.
Weekend Winners cover the Ebor
The Weekend Winners panel of Kate Tracey, Sam Boswell and Declan Rix paid special attention to York’s feature event, the Sky Bet Ebor Handicap.
TPD’s Adam Mills landed an 11-1 winner with The Lost King on Thursday – find out his two Friday fancies at York.
Hugh has a pair of Friday selections for day three of York's Ebor Festival, including the Nunthorpe Stakes.
Our Work Whisperer digs into several looming contests at York for the illustrious Ebor Festival 2026 - across all four days - before revealing a few more to keep onside.
Gary Nutting has tipped recent 12-1 and 25-1 winners, and he now adds a Melrose Handicap win fancy to accompany two others on the Knavesmire this Saturday.
Simon Rowlands looks ahead to the first two days at York's Ebor Festival in his latest update.
Kevin Blake sets the scene ahead of a fantastic four days at York’s Ebor Festival, starting on Wednesday with a huge clash in the Juddmonte International.
Saratoga
Barry Faulkner's US Racing Preview
Our US racing expert has selections and analysis for the last four races on Friday's card at Saratoga - live on Sky Sports Racing from 9.34pm.
Horse-by-horse guide: Ballston Spa Stakes
Peter Fornatale previews Saturday's Grade 2 fillies' and mares' contest at Saratoga - live on Sky Sports Racing.
Ahead of Saratoga’s bumper 10-week summer meet, which includes 46 Stakes races, Tom Collins nominates 10 class acts to follow.
Jockeys and trainers to follow
Tom Collins identifies the key jockeys and trainers to watch during Saratoga’s 10-week summer fixture, with all the action live on Sky Sports Racing.
Stable Tours
With numerous runners at York’s Ebor Festival, we spoke to David O’Meara about his in-form team.
Kremlin House is home to star older horse Tabletalk and plenty of untapped 2yo talent, with the historic yard set to be well represented during the busy period ahead.
The young Manton-based handler talks us through his 2026 squad as the yard close in on a potential best ever season.
Unbridled
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