York 16 May 2018

Going: Good to Firm
 
 
Sunny spells

Forecast: Sunny spells
Temperature: 4.1° - 12.8°
Rainfall: none
Wind: 14.0 mph N

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14:20 York (Class 2) (4YO plus)

Sky Bet First Race Special Jorvik Handicap

1m 3f 188y

Winner £31,125 - 7 ran

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Form Snapshot

Both HAMADA and Now Children (who was debuting for Clive Cox) were having their first outings since 2016 when scoring on the all-weather last time. The former is particularly interesting with winning distance form already in the book and appears fairly handicapped. Banksea strengthens Charlie Appleby's hand further and was running consistently well at the Dubai Carnival earlier in the year, while Contango is worth a market check with his reappearance outing at Epsom now behind him.

2

14:55 York (Class 2) (4YO plus)

Infinity Tyres Handicap

6f

Winner £18,675 - 19 ran

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ORION'S BOW endured a frustrating 2017 but he's come down the ratings as a consequence and is now 13lb lower than when runner-up in the 2016 Stewards' Cup. His recent Pontefract third behind the thriving Foolaad, who chases a double hat-trick, hinted his turn may be fast approaching. C&D winner Teruntum Star is expected to step up on his reappearance effort at Ripon, while recent Doncaster second George Bowen could emerge as the pick of Richard Fahey's trio.

3

15:30 York (Class 1) (3YO plus)

Duke Of York Clipper Logistics Stakes (Group 2)

6f

Winner £70,888 - 5 ran

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Tasleet (second) finished ahead of HARRY ANGEL (fourth) in the Champions Sprint Stakes at Ascot back in October, but that track doesn't play to the strengths of Clive Cox's star four-year-old and the placings can be reversed. The former won this race last season, but the suspicion is that he needs softer ground to be seen at his best and might just struggle to live with the Godolphin-owned inmate this time. Brando can chase the pair home.

4

16:05 York (Class 1) (3YO only)

Tattersalls Musidora Stakes (Fillies' Group 3)

1m 2f 56y

Winner £56,710 - 7 ran

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

GIVE AND TAKE and Highgarden finished second and third respectively in a hot Sandown novice contest last month and William Haggas' daughter of Cityscape can confirm the form here having arguably ran a career-best then following 223 days off the course. The latter holds all the right future entries and should be close by once again, while Ceilidhs Dream looked a useful prospect at Newmarket and her handler has a fine record with fillies.

5

16:35 York (Class 3) (3YO only)

Conundrum Hr Consulting Handicap

7f

Winner £12,450 - 15 ran

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

COMMANDER HAN has some strong all-weather form in the book and could be fairly treated on his handicap debut off 92. The son of Siyouni looks a type who should continue to improve and represents a handler who does well at this venue. Three Saints Bay got the better of the selection in a maiden at Redcar back in October and looks a threat, while Valdolobo has possibilities on his debut in the handicap ranks.

6

17:05 York (Class 3) (2YO only)

British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (Plus 10)

5f

Winner £12,450 - 9 ran

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

Declan Carroll took this last season with a smart performer and holds leading claims once again with WORLD ORDER, who had the form of his debut second to No Lippy franked at Chester last week. Mayson Mac and Delft Dancer have both done nothing wrong when winning in the early part of the season, while Leoube, Rathbone and Charming Kid all look newcomers to note and the market could prove the best guide.

7

17:35 York (Class 4) (4YO plus)

Oaks Farm Stables Handicap

1m 3f 188y

Winner £12,031 - 17 ran

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

Four-year-olds have a strong recent record in this contest, winning six of the last eight renewals, and William Haggas looks to have an ideal type in REVEREND JACOBS. The son of Nathaniel has been patiently handled so far in his career and is open to progression this term. Zeelander represents a yard that does very well on the Knavesmire and has scope for improvement, as does Michael's Mount, who enjoyed success over hurdles during the winter.

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