York 12 June 2021

Going: Good to Firm
Stalls: 2yo 6f Stands Side; 6f & 1m4f Centre; Remainder Inside
 
Mostly sunny

Forecast: Mostly sunny
Temperature: 10.6° - 20.0°
Rainfall: none
Wind: 10.9 mph W

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1

14:00 York (Class 3) (3YO plus)

Queen Mother's Cup Handicap (Female Amateur Jockeys)

1m 3f 188y

Winner £7,700 - 6 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

In an open race the marginal preference is for NICHOLAS T, who was not beaten far when finishing third over this trip at Hamilton two starts ago. His most recent effort can easily be forgiven, as he met with plenty of trouble in running, and the nine-year-old should not be underestimated. Carlos Felix is a player based on his second-placed finish at Chester a couple of starts ago, while Byron Flyer should also be noted. Flymetothestars is arguably the most interesting runner in this field, given that he is 7lb lower than when finishing second in the 2017 Ebor, but the 1371-day layoff is an obvious concern.

2

14:35 York (Class 2) (3YO plus)

JCB Handicap

7f

Winner £12,885 - 11 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

While of few of these candidates have questions to answer over this trip, DAZZLING DAN has been going from strength to strength since being upped to this distance and should be able to build on an encouraging third at Newmarket last month. The Pam Sly-trained five-year-old gets the vote off an unchanged mark, although, the unexposed Gifted Ruler has only been seen five times in his career and demands serious interest returning from a lengthy break. Queen's Sargent has been competing on a testing surface and the return to drier conditions means he merits consideration now 3lb higher than his last winning mark.

3

15:05 York (Class 1) (4YO plus)

Sky Bet Race To The Ebor Grand Cup Stakes (Listed)

1m 5f 188y

Winner £22,684 - 4 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

Ranch Hand won a pair of decent staying races on the all-weather earlier in the year and was far from disgraced in a Sandown Group 3 last time, but he has to give 7lb to MAKAWEE, who is rated just 3lb lower. David O'Meara's mare was staying on when third over 1m6f in a Group 3 here last time and could take advantage of her fillies' allowance in this. Red Verdon hasn't been at his best this year, while Roberto Escobarr is untried over this trip but might just be better for it after a fair fifth on his reappearance at Ascot.

4

15:40 York (Class 2) (3YO only)

Pavers Foundation Catherine Memorial Sprint Handicap

6f

Winner £38,655 - 17 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

The only top weight to win this in the last 10 years went on to Group 2 glory, so that shows the magnitude of the task for Irish raider Aikido, who returned to action with a second win on the all-weather at Dundalk in April. Showalong won a novice stakes here last year and travelled beautifully to score at Chester last time, but he may prefer more give in the ground so JADWAL gets the vote. Charles Hills' gelding had First Folio (fifth), Bickerstaffe (ninth), Seven Brothers (11th) and Barney's Bay (13th) behind when second at Newmarket last time and could be good enough to defy a 7lb higher mark. Novice stakes winners Skyrunner and Dark Shift also warrant attention.

5

16:15 York (Class 3) (2YO only)

Reg Griffin Appreciation ebfstallions.com Maiden Stakes

6f

Winner £6,750 - 9 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

BOND POWER was running on well late in the day when second to the well-regarded El Caballo on debut and could be the answer now stepping up in trip. Claim The Stars and Bosh both represent powerful stables and made encouraging starts recently, with Bin Hayyan also catching the eye at Haydock, despite refusing to settle for a lot of that contest. Richard Fahey has won this three times since 2012 and that brings his newcomer Grifter into calculations, while 140,000gns buy Gis A Sub appears the pick of Kevin Ryan's two debutants.

6

16:50 York (Class 4) (4YO plus)

Ice Co Supporting Macmillan Handicap

1m 177y

Winner £5,400 - 15 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

In a wide-open contest the vote goes to LA TRINIDAD, who was far from disgraced when finishing sixth in the Hambleton Handicap over a mile here last month. The four-year-old should go very well now eased in grade and off a 2lb lower mark. The progressive Lion Tower has won both of his starts this year and he should not be underestimated in his bid for a hat-trick, while Little Jo is another recent winner to consider. Those looking for an each-way alternative should consider Delgrey Boy and Defence Treaty.

7

17:25 York (Class 4) (3YO plus)

Sky Bet Handicap

6f

Winner £5,400 - 19 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

In an open affair marginal preference is for SOUL SEEKER, who has not been beaten far on his last three outings in testing conditions. The return to drier ground and the step up in trip earns the David O'Meara-trained four-year-old the vote off a workable mark. Devil's Angel has been progressing on the Tapeta of Newcastle and demands respect if transferring that form to the turf. Prince Of Bel Lir hit the ground running on his reappearance when winning at Nottingham last month and he completes the shortlist with Tom Marquand taking the ride.

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