The York meeting again takes centre stage tomorrow where the big race of the day is the Group 1 Nunthorpe at 3.25.
The lightly raced Amour Propre is one I am interested in. He won a Group 3 at Newmarket early in the season before disappointing at Ascot when he raced too keenly. He looks one for the shortlist if at his best and although he has been off the track since mid June he has gone well fresh in the past. Borderlescott is very consistent and it is easy to see him finishing near the front while if you are looking for something at a big price Moorhouse Lad who was not beaten far in this race last season when it was run at Newmarket and could spring a surprise.
There are 4 runners from my list to follow in the 1.45, Alanbrooke, Alcalde, Penang Princess and Braveheart Move. Braveheart Move looks to have the best chance. The 2.15 looks tricky with Spring of Fame, Palavicini and Forgotten Voice all worth considering. Spring of Fame comes from a stable in very good form and would be my suggestion.
The consistent Dream Eater is consistent even though he does not have a great strike rate. He has an each way chance in the 2.50.
There are some interesting newcomers in the 4.05 with the Exceed and Excel colt Dherghaam one to look out for as a prospect for the future.
There are 3 runners from my list to follow in the 4.40, Hawk Mountain, Hada Man and Saga de Tercey. All have a chance but if pushed for a selection I would choose Saga de Tercey. He is lightly raced, has shown a battling attitude and is the sort of horse his trainer does well with.
Chester next where there are 3 from my lit to follow in the 4.15, Union Island, Goliath’s Boy and Takaatuf. I don’t have too much confidence behind this trio but of the three Goliath’s Boy looks to have the better chance.
I thought Raine’s Cross ran really well in a nursery at Goodwood on his last start and he looks to have an each way chance in the Salisbury 6.25. The well bred Paisley is my selection in the 6.55.
Shemoli and Halfway House represent my list to follow in the 7.30. The former probably failed to stay last time and will benefit from this drop in trip while Halfway House has been in good from but has gone up in the weights as a result. They both have a chance but I don’t think I could tip them confidently.
At Sandown there are some interesting newcomers in the 3.15 with Goolagong and Magnetic Force a couple to look out for.
My original selections in the 3.50 were Bravo Echo and Bab Al Salam. I will stick with them although they are drawn 2 and 1 which tempers my enthusiasm a little.
Lastly, on the all weather at Wolverhampton Cactus Curtsey could be interesting on her handicap bow in the 7.10.
My thanks to David Hebb for the photo of York racecourse.
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