Tomorrow sees the start of York’s 4 day Ebor meeting.
The sprint handicap that opens the York card at 1.45 is an open looking affair. Barney McGrew won the race last year off a mark of 100 – he is now on 108 which could prove a problem. Last year’s runner up Hamish McGonigall has been in good form this season and has a good record at York. He is another that has gone up in the weights but I wouldn’t rule him out. Damien hasn’t won since his racecourse debut over 2 years ago. Cheverton is well handicapped but will not want the ground too firm. Oldjoesaid is another that is well handicapped although it is some time since he showed his best form. Walvis Bay was a well backed winner at Ripon earlier this month and does not have too many miles on the clock. Judge ‘n Jury has dropped to a winnable mark, does well in big fields and wins at this time of year. If pushed for a selection I would go for Walvis Bay.
In the 2.50 Derby 3rd Rewilding looks to have an outstanding chance for his in form stable.
Rip Van Winkle returned to form in the Sussex Stakes and is my selection in the 3.25 where he should be ideally suited by the trip.
In the 4.40 I am going for a couple of outsiders in Sweet Lightning and Markazzi.
At Kempton the progressive Byrony, a course and distance winner looks the one to be on in the nursery at 6.50.
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