Preview of York’s card on Friday evening.

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17:30 YORK – eventmasters.co.uk HANDICAP (Class 4, 7f, 4yo+, 0–80)

  • Going: Good to Soft
  • Pace Forecast: Very Strong
  • Draw Bias: N/A

Runners & Comments:

  • ORMOLULU (IRE) (9-11)
    • Form: Won at Southwell in January and February; shaped much better than distance beaten suggests last time at York, finishing with running left after having no room. Rated 7/10 by ChatGPT.
    • Pace: Often starts slowly.
    • Draw: (15). Not ideally drawn.
    • Fitness: (14 Days Off).
    • Class: Fairly useful handicapper.
    • Flags: Has worn hood.
    • Private Tissue Odds: 11/1.
  • MERESIDE DIVA (IRE) (9-9)
    • Form: Third at York in June; respectable 3½ lengths eighth at Doncaster last time.
    • Draw: (10).
    • Fitness: (27 Days Off).
    • Class: Fairly useful handicapper.
    • Flags: Cold trainer (David & Nicola Barron).
    • Private Tissue Odds: 18/1.
  • TOUGH ENOUGH (9-9)
    • Form: Encouragement when sixth at Newcastle in April; well below form on turf last two starts. Rated 3-4/10 by ChatGPT.
    • Pace: Often starts slowly.
    • Draw: (3).
    • Fitness: (60 Days Off).
    • Class: Fairly useful handicapper.
    • Flags: Left James Tate after final (2024) outing; usually wears hood.
    • Private Tissue Odds: 66/1.
  • RIOT (IRE) (9-5)
    • Form: Second at Doncaster in July; ran best excused when fifth at Ascot last time, unsuited by race development. Rated 8/10 by ChatGPT.
    • Pace: Prefers strong gallops; unsuited by slowly run Ascot race; sometimes slowly away, usually races off pace.
    • Draw: (4).
    • Fitness: (13 Days Off).
    • Class: Fairly useful handicapper.
    • Flags: Wears headgear/tongue tie. Reopposes Commander of Life. Clear hold-up risk.
    • Private Tissue Odds: 13/2.
  • ASH WEDNESDAY (9-5)
    • Form: Won six races already in 2025; looked unlucky not to finish closer at Goodwood last time. Rated 7/10 by ChatGPT.
    • Pace: Relishes pace collapse scenarios.
    • Draw: (5).
    • Fitness: (47 Days Off).
    • Class: Fairly useful handicapper.
    • Flags: Usually tongue tied; free-going sort. Booking of Billy Loughnane looks positive. Heather Main’s profit stat applies. Could be underbet.
    • Private Tissue Odds: 9/1.
  • DARING LEGEND (9-7)
    • Form: Placed five times between May and June; slightly flat latest effort at Yarmouth. Rated 7/10 by ChatGPT.
    • Pace: Suited by strong gallops.
    • Draw: (6).
    • Fitness: (9 Days Off).
    • Class: Fairly useful handicapper.
    • Flags: Tried in cheekpieces. Fresh and holds form.
    • Private Tissue Odds: 7/1.
  • MISTER SOX (9-7)
    • Form: Completed hat-trick in April/May; not seen to best effect when twelfth at York last time (rider dropped whip). Rated 3-4/10 by ChatGPT.
    • Draw: (18).
    • Fitness: (13 Days Off).
    • Class: Fairly useful handicapper.
    • Flags: Wears headgear. Best form at 6f.
    • Private Tissue Odds: 40/1.
  • FEEL THE NEED (9-6)
    • Form: Won at York in June; ran well when eighth at same course last time, though again carried head high. Rated 6/10 by ChatGPT.
    • Draw: (11). Draw and pace might suit.
    • Fitness: (14 Days Off).
    • Class: Fairly useful handicapper.
    • Flags: Course horse; has worn headgear; hot trainer (Michael Herrington). Unpredictable.
    • Private Tissue Odds: 20/1.
  • WAY TO DUBAI (IRE) (9-6)
    • Form: Third at Southwell on return; well below form since. Rated 3-4/10 by ChatGPT.
    • Draw: (14).
    • Fitness: (8 Days Off).
    • Class: Fairly useful handicapper.
    • Flags: Usually in headgear; tried in tongue tie.
    • Private Tissue Odds: 50/1.
  • PRESSURE’S ON (FR) (9-6)
    • Form: Won at Newcastle in November; second at Wolverhampton in March; well below form last time. Rated 5/10 by ChatGPT.
    • Draw: (7).
    • Fitness: (54 Days Off).
    • Class: Fairly useful handicapper.
    • Flags: Hot trainer (Ed Dunlop). Lurks on a handy mark; patchy profile.
    • Private Tissue Odds: 14/1.
  • HAVANA PRINCE (9-5)
    • Form: Won at Redcar in April and Nottingham in June; creditable second at Haydock last time. Rated 6/10 by ChatGPT.
    • Pace: Front runner/races prominently. Style might work against him given the very strong pace.
    • Draw: (19).
    • Fitness: (21 Days Off).
    • Class: Fairly useful handicapper.
    • Flags: Tried in cheekpieces.
    • Private Tissue Odds: 14/1.
  • SOCIETY LION (9-3)
    • Form: Won at Yarmouth and Doncaster in 2024; well below form last time. Rated 6/10 by ChatGPT.
    • Pace: Forecast unrelenting pace will probably work against him. Needs things to fall right.
    • Draw: (13). Risks of traffic/high draw.
    • Fitness: (48 Days Off).
    • Class: Fairly useful handicapper.
    • Flags: Has worn headgear; wears tongue tie. Hold-up risk. Potential under radar.
    • Private Tissue Odds: 12/1.
  • SIR GARFIELD (IRE) (9-4)
    • Form: Won at Catterick in May and Hamilton in June; looked back in form when fourth at Catterick last time, hampered. Rated 5/10 by ChatGPT.
    • Pace: Usually front runner/races prominently.
    • Draw: (21).
    • Fitness: (9 Days Off).
    • Class: Fairly useful handicapper.
    • Flags: Wears headgear. Needs a lot to go right.
    • Private Tissue Odds: 20/1.
  • THANKUAPPRECIATE (9-4)
    • Form: Won at Southwell and Chelmsford in 2024; respectable tenth at York last time. Rated 5/10 by ChatGPT.
    • Pace: Starts slowly, usually races off pace.
    • Draw: (22).
    • Fitness: (13 Days Off).
    • Class: Fairly useful handicapper.
    • Flags: Jockey uplift (Oisin James Orr). Better than bare figures; might outrun odds.
    • Private Tissue Odds: 22/1.
  • KISDON FORCE (9-4)
    • Form: Won minor event at Newcastle in 2024; well held in handicap at Southwell last time. Rated 3-4/10 by ChatGPT.
    • Draw: (8).
    • Fitness: (55 Days Off).
    • Class: Fairly useful form.
    • Private Tissue Odds: 66/1.
  • QUEST FOR FUN (9-3)
    • Form: Fourth at York in May; better effort there since when fifth at York last time. Rated 5/10 by ChatGPT.
    • Pace: Sometimes slowly away, usually races off pace.
    • Draw: (16). Draw/tempo not ideal.
    • Fitness: (42 Days Off).
    • Class: Fairly useful handicapper.
    • Flags: Wears tongue tie; horse for course (David Allan). Likeable.
    • Private Tissue Odds: 14/1.
  • KIT GABRIEL (IRE) (9-3)
    • Form: Second at Leicester in May; below form at Newmarket last time. Rated 3-4/10 by ChatGPT.
    • Pace: Often races freely.
    • Draw: (2).
    • Fitness: (68 Days Off).
    • Class: Fairly useful handicapper.
    • Flags: Has worn headgear.
    • Private Tissue Odds: 28/1.
  • COMMANDER OF LIFE (IRE) (9-2)
    • Form: Won at Wolverhampton in January; won 11-runner event at Doncaster last time by ¾ length from Riot. Rated 9/10 by ChatGPT.
    • Pace: Suited to strong end-to-end gallop; drawn to stalk pace. Tactical set-up looks near-perfect.
    • Draw: (9).
    • Fitness: (15 Days Off).
    • Class: Fairly useful handicapper.
    • Flags: Has worn cheekpieces. Successful last time when trading at twice or more his starting Betfair SP. 2 lb rise is lenient. Proven and thriving.
    • Private Tissue Odds: 11/2.
  • YAASER (IRE) (9-9)
    • Form: Won at Ayr and Musselburgh; shaped better than result at Ayr last time, finishing with running left after lacking clear run. Rated 8/10 by ChatGPT.
    • Pace: Usually races off pace; hold-up style makes him pace-reliant. Suited by tempo.
    • Draw: (20).
    • Fitness: (4 Days Off).
    • Class: Fairly useful handicapper.
    • Flags: Hot trainer (Jim Goldie). Lauren Young takes off valuable weight. Jim Goldie’s profit stat applies. Proven and race-fit. Well treated.
    • Private Tissue Odds: 13/2.
  • LUCKY MAN (IRE) (9-1)
    • Form: Won at Windsor in 2024; ran poorly at Catterick last time. Rated 3-4/10 by ChatGPT.
    • Draw: (17).
    • Fitness: (9 Days Off).
    • Class: Fair handicapper.
    • Flags: Left Richard Spencer; usually wears headgear.
    • Private Tissue Odds: 50/1.
  • STOCKPYLE (8-13)
    • Form: Fifth at Ripon in April; below form at Haydock last time, slowly away. Rated 3-4/10 by ChatGPT.
    • Pace: Slowly away.
    • Draw: (12).
    • Fitness: (21 Days Off).
    • Class: Fairly useful handicapper.
    • Flags: Had breathing operations; wears headgear; in tongue tie last 5 starts.
    • Private Tissue Odds: 33/1.
  • MISEMERALD (IRE) (8-4)
    • Form: Second at Nottingham in May; below form at Thirsk last time. Rated 3-4/10 by ChatGPT.
    • Draw: (1).
    • Fitness: (23 Days Off).
    • Class: Fair handicapper.
    • Flags: Cold trainer (Philip Kirby).
    • Private Tissue Odds: 66/1.

ChatGPT Smart Plays:

  • Win: COMMANDER OF LIFE – Arrives off a career-best, ideally drawn, and with a tactical set-up for a furious gallop that makes him very difficult to oppose.
  • Each-Way: YAASER – In form and ready to pounce late. Has the profile to be finishing strongest in a truly-run race. ASH WEDNESDAY is also a strong each-way candidate given his finishing style and price range.

18:03 YORK – ELEVATOR COMPANY HANDICAP (Class 4, 2m 56y, 4yo+, 0–80)

  • Going: Good to Soft
  • Pace Forecast: Weak
  • Draw Bias: N/A – Not significant over this trip; race tempo more influential than stall position.

Runners & Comments:

  • SAVROLA (IRE) (9-9)
    • Form: Won at Thirsk in May and Newcastle last time (dictated pace and rallied late). Rated 8/10 by ChatGPT.
    • Pace: Has gone from the front this season. Tactically sound enough to make his own luck; predicted slow pace is a minor concern.
    • Draw: (11).
    • Fitness: (27 Days Off).
    • Class: Fairly useful handicapper.
    • Flags: Has worn cheekpieces. Dianne Sayer’s profit stat applies. Clearly improved for a change in style.
    • Private Tissue Odds: 5/1.
  • IT’S ALL ABOUT YOU (IRE) (9-8)
    • Form: Won at Ayr and Ffos Las in 2024. Rated 5/10 by ChatGPT.
    • Pace: Usually races close up. Pace scenario plays to his late strengths if fit.
    • Draw: (12).
    • Fitness: (153 Days Off – Layoff Risk). Needs monitoring in market.
    • Class: Fairly useful handicapper; similar form over hurdles.
    • Flags: In cheekpieces last 3 starts.
    • Private Tissue Odds: 12/1.
  • HYDROPLANE (IRE) (9-6)
    • Form: Creditable fourth at Kempton last time. Rated 7/10 by ChatGPT.
    • Draw: (8).
    • Fitness: (16 Days Off).
    • Class: Fairly useful handicapper; fair handicap hurdler.
    • Flags: Often wears headgear; wears tongue tie. Billy Loughnane an eye-catching booking. Well-handicapped. Improvement potential.
    • Private Tissue Odds: 13/2.
  • ROCK N ROLL PINKIE (9-5)
    • Form: Won at Nottingham in June; good third at York last time, meeting trouble. Rated 6/10 by ChatGPT.
    • Pace: Usually races in rear. Still unexposed at the trip and handles ground.
    • Draw: (7).
    • Fitness: (13 Days Off).
    • Class: Fairly useful handicapper.
    • Flags: Tried in cheekpieces; horse for course. Promising signs. Could be ready to go close again.
    • Private Tissue Odds: 9/1.
  • SURREY FIRE (9-5)
    • Form: Won minor event at Lingfield in 2024; well held at Chelmsford last time. Rated 4/10 by ChatGPT.
    • Draw: (10).
    • Fitness: (24 Days Off).
    • Class: Fairly useful handicapper. Has scope.
    • Flags: Strong gelding. Regressive profile; hard to fancy.
    • Private Tissue Odds: 14/1.
  • ZIMMERMAN (9-4)
    • Form: Won at York in 2024; ran better than for a while at Newcastle last time. Rated 5/10 by ChatGPT.
    • Draw: (5).
    • Fitness: (27 Days Off).
    • Class: Fairly useful handicapper.
    • Flags: In first-time blinkers and tongue strap last time; usually wears cheekpieces nowadays; course horse. Past form useful here.
    • Private Tissue Odds: 22/1.
  • MOLTEN SEA (9-3)
    • Form: Won at Nottingham in June; creditable second at Kempton last time. Rated 7/10 by ChatGPT.
    • Pace: Usually front runner/races prominently. Has a record of getting beaten after trading much lower than Betfair SP. Tendency to travel well but be vulnerable to closers. Not the most robust finisher.
    • Draw: (2).
    • Fitness: (16 Days Off).
    • Class: Fairly useful handicapper.
    • Flags: Hot trainer (William Haggas). Cieren Fallon’s 35% strike rate on favourites.
    • Private Tissue Odds: 11/2.
  • OSLO (9-1)
    • Form: Second at Nottingham in May; shaped as if still in good form at Chester in June. Rated 4/10 by ChatGPT.
    • Draw: (9).
    • Fitness: (6 Days Off).
    • Class: Fair handicapper; fair handicap hurdler.
    • Flags: Often in headgear; wears tongue tie. Capable but rarely wins.
    • Private Tissue Odds: 28/1.
  • FAST FRED (9-1)
    • Form: Got off the mark for the season when scoring at Carlisle last time, value for extra having been close up throughout. Rated 8/10 by ChatGPT.
    • Pace: Always prominent in well-run race. Step up to two miles looks a plus; well positioned tactically for today’s predicted crawl.
    • Draw: (4).
    • Fitness: (20 Days Off).
    • Class: Fairly useful handicapper.
    • Flags: Has worn cheekpieces, including last 5 starts. Thriving and likely still ahead of the assessor.
    • Private Tissue Odds: 9/2.
  • THE CRAFTY MOLE (9-1)
    • Form: Won 5 times in 2024; second at Haydock in May, easily best effort this year; soundly beaten last 2 outings. Rated 4/10 by ChatGPT.
    • Draw: (6).
    • Fitness: (13 Days Off).
    • Class: Fairly useful handicapper.
    • Flags: Usually in visor nowadays. David O’Meara’s 2 winners in past 10 runnings. Light frame and profile less compelling in tight tactical finish.
    • Private Tissue Odds: 33/1.
  • MARBUZET (9-0)
    • Form: Won at Ayr in May; runner-up all starts since, creditable second at York on latest. Rated 6/10 by ChatGPT.
    • Pace: Might be tactically disadvantaged if the race becomes a dash late on.
    • Draw: (3).
    • Fitness: (13 Days Off).
    • Class: Fair handicapper.
    • Flags: Wears headgear; horse for course. Reliable but exposed; may lack change of pace.
    • Private Tissue Odds: 8/1.
  • VALLEY OF FLOWERS (IRE) (9-0)
    • Form: Back to form when second at Carlisle last time, suited by way race developed. Rated 5/10 by ChatGPT.
    • Pace: With little obvious prospect of a good gallop, she probably won’t be that well placed. Often starts slowly, races off pace. Could be too far back in this set-up.
    • Draw: (1).
    • Fitness: (20 Days Off).
    • Class: Fairly useful handicapper.
    • Flags: Wears hood; horse for course; close second in this race last year. Often placed.
    • Private Tissue Odds: 14/1.

ChatGPT Smart Plays:

  • Win: FAST FRED – Improving, tactically adaptable, and shaped like a real stayer last time. Suited by today’s set-up and brings proven staying credentials.
  • Each-Way: HYDROPLANE – Appeals most at current odds given his staying profile and jockey booking. Looks a sleeper and could capitalise if others underperform. ROCK N ROLL PINKIE is another who might represent value at double-figure odds.

18:38 YORK – IRE-INCENTIVE, IT PAYS TO BUY IRISH EBF RESTRICTED NOVICE STAKES (Qualifier) (Class 3, 7f, 2yo)

  • Going: Good to Soft
  • Pace Forecast: Strong
  • Draw Bias: N/A – None significant given field spread and juvenile inexperience. Inside stall could be helpful if the pace holds up.

Runners & Comments:

  • AMAKHALA WARRIOR (9-8)
    • Form: Won 10-runner maiden at Haydock by head last time, no room 1f out and quickening to lead dying strides; open to improvement. Rated 8/10 by ChatGPT.
    • Pace: Has tactical pace.
    • Draw: (6).
    • Fitness: (34 Days Off).
    • Class: (No specific class, but “fairly useful form” and “smart debut”).
    • Flags: Value for extra; successful last time when trading at twice or more his starting Betfair SP. Still green. Bred to stay 7f+. Concedes 9 lb to the filly.
    • Private Tissue Odds: 7/2.
  • CIRCLE OF TRUST (IRE) (9-4)
    • Form: Shaped well when 3¼ lengths fourth of 9 at Thirsk on debut, not knocked about; will improve. Rated 7/10 by ChatGPT.
    • Draw: (18). Wide draw isn’t ideal.
    • Fitness: (23 Days Off).
    • Class: (No explicit class, but “promising and under the radar”).
    • Flags: Eye-catcher on debut; can step up; dam side suggests improvement likely over this trip.
    • Private Tissue Odds: 7/1.
  • GOLD DAWN (9-4)
    • Form: Second of 8 to Morris Dancer in May; below that form when ninth to Amakhala Warrior last time, racing freely. Rated 6/10 by ChatGPT.
    • Pace: Racing freely. Headstrong style is a concern.
    • Draw: (15).
    • Fitness: (34 Days Off).
    • Class: Fairly useful form.
    • Flags: BF.
    • Private Tissue Odds: 9/1.
  • HEAR THE DRUMS (9-4)
    • Form: No prior form. Rated 5/10 by ChatGPT.
    • Draw: (2).
    • Fitness: (Debut)
    • Class: (No explicit class)
    • Flags: Well-bred; stable know how to ready one. Pedigree says 7f+.
    • Private Tissue Odds: 14/1.
  • RED SPELLS DANGER (IRE) (9-4)
    • Form: No prior form. Rated 3-4/10 by ChatGPT.
    • Draw: (12).
    • Fitness: (Debut)
    • Class: (No explicit class)
    • Private Tissue Odds: 28/1.
  • TIME TWISTER (9-4)
    • Form: Well held in minor event at Ayr. Rated 3-4/10 by ChatGPT.
    • Draw: (10).
    • Fitness: (18 Days Off).
    • Class: (No explicit class)
    • Flags: Cold trainer (Michael & David Easterby).
    • Private Tissue Odds: 66/1.
  • WICKSEY (9-4)
    • Form: Well held in minor event at Chester. Rated 3-4/10 by ChatGPT.
    • Draw: (8).
    • Fitness: (14 Days Off).
    • Class: (No explicit class)
    • Private Tissue Odds: 40/1.
  • GOLDEN HAZE (9-2)
    • Form: Very green when well held in maiden at Beverley. Rated 3-4/10 by ChatGPT.
    • Draw: (17).
    • Fitness: (81 Days Off).
    • Class: (No explicit class)
    • Flags: Very green.
    • Private Tissue Odds: 100/1.
  • HOWSHAM (9-2)
    • Form: No prior form. Rated 3-4/10 by ChatGPT.
    • Draw: (3).
    • Fitness: (Debut)
    • Class: (No explicit class)
    • Flags: Cold trainer (Michael & David Easterby).
    • Private Tissue Odds: 28/1.
  • LAVENDER GOLD (FR) (9-2)
    • Form: No prior form. Rated 6/10 by ChatGPT.
    • Draw: (4).
    • Fitness: (Debut)
    • Class: (No explicit class)
    • Flags: Well-bred newcomer; smart pedigree; Oisin Murphy booked; trainer has strong debutant strike rate. David Menuisier’s profit stat with debutants. Likely forward type.
    • Private Tissue Odds: 10/1.
  • OUR RANDOLPH (9-2)
    • Form: No prior form. Rated 3-4/10 by ChatGPT.
    • Draw: (14).
    • Fitness: (Debut)
    • Class: (No explicit class)
    • Flags: Michael Dods’s profit stat when having one runner.
    • Private Tissue Odds: 33/1.
  • SINGARDA (9-2)
    • Form: Seventh in maiden at Newcastle. Rated 3-4/10 by ChatGPT.
    • Draw: (16).
    • Fitness: (29 Days Off).
    • Class: (No explicit class)
    • Private Tissue Odds: 80/1.
  • ZOOTER (9-2)
    • Form: Well held in Chesham Stakes at Royal Ascot. Rated 6/10 by ChatGPT.
    • Draw: (13).
    • Fitness: (34 Days Off).
    • Class: Useful form.
    • Flags: Outclassed last time but not dismissed; didn’t handle Royal Ascot. More realistic assignment.
    • Private Tissue Odds: 11/1.
  • ELLUSIVE BUTTERFLY (IRE) (8-13)
    • Form: Much improved from debut when third in a listed race at Deauville last time, keeping on. Rated 9/10 by ChatGPT.
    • Pace: Should not be bothered by how the race pans out. Tactically versatile.
    • Draw: (1). Drawn the inside stall. Low draw could be helpful.
    • Fitness: (19 Days Off).
    • Class: Fairly useful form; top form in the field.
    • Flags: Has flashed tail both outings but not a hindrance. Open to further improvement. Hot trainer (K. R. Burke).
    • Private Tissue Odds: 11/4.
  • EVERGREEN EMERALD (8-13)
    • Form: No prior form. Rated 3-4/10 by ChatGPT.
    • Draw: (7).
    • Fitness: (Debut)
    • Class: (No explicit class)
    • Private Tissue Odds: 33/1.
  • SANDY CRAIC (IRE) (8-13)
    • Form: In need of experience when mid-division in 2 maidens. Rated 3-4/10 by ChatGPT.
    • Draw: (11).
    • Fitness: (36 Days Off).
    • Class: (No explicit class)
    • Flags: Should stay 7f.
    • Private Tissue Odds: 25/1.
  • UBETTABEHAVE (8-13)
    • Form: No prior form. Rated 3-4/10 by ChatGPT.
    • Draw: (5).
    • Fitness: (Debut)
    • Class: (No explicit class)
    • Flags: Nigel Tinkler’s profit stat with debutants.
    • Private Tissue Odds: 40/1.
  • JENNYS PALACE (8-11)
    • Form: Shaped better than distance beaten suggests when sixth in maiden at Newcastle, prominent long way; entitled to do better. Rated 3-4/10 by ChatGPT.
    • Pace: Prominent long way.
    • Draw: (9).
    • Fitness: (29 Days Off).
    • Class: (No explicit class)
    • Private Tissue Odds: 22/1.

ChatGPT Smart Plays:

  • Win: ELLUSIVE BUTTERFLY – Has the best form and shaped well in France. Open to improvement and has form aligned to the race set-up.
  • Each-Way: CIRCLE OF TRUST – Has potential to run into the frame if building on his debut, especially if the strong pace leads to a collapse. Appeals as an each-way angle with strong closing sectional debut and value potential. LAVENDER GOLD has enough pedigree and booking strength to consider for frame play.

19:13 YORK – TOMAHAWK RESTAURANTS HANDICAP (Class 4, 6f, 4yo+, 0–80)

Note: The ChatGPT analysis provided in the sources for the 19:13 race refers to a different event, the “BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF PREMIER FILLIES’ HANDICAP (Class 2, 1m, 3yo, 0–105)”. Therefore, the specific ChatGPT Smart Plays and detailed runner suitability analysis are not applicable to the “TOMAHAWK RESTAURANTS HANDICAP” detailed in the Timeform data. The following information for this race is drawn solely from the Timeform source, with the betting forecast serving as the private tissue odds in the absence of a specific ChatGPT tissue for this particular race.

  • Going: Good to Soft
  • Pace Forecast: Very Strong
  • Draw Bias: Strongly Favours Low

Runners & Comments (from Timeform sources):

  • INGLEBY ARCHIE (IRE) (9-9)
    • Form: Won at Beverley and York in May; good neck second of 18 at York last time, headed only late on.
    • Pace: Front runner.
    • Draw: (19).
    • Fitness: (13 Days Off).
    • Class: Fairly useful handicapper.
    • Flags: Course horse; tried in cheekpieces; traded at 25% or less of his starting Betfair SP when beaten last time. Cold trainer (Adrian Nicholls).
    • Private Tissue Odds: 8/1.
  • JUAN LES PINS (9-9)
    • Form: Better than bare result last 3 starts; unlucky not to win when close third of 18 at York on latest, denied clear run.
    • Pace: Sometimes starts slowly.
    • Draw: (22).
    • Fitness: (13 Days Off).
    • Class: Fairly useful handicapper.
    • Flags: Horse in focus; course horse; has worn headgear.
    • Private Tissue Odds: 8/1.
  • NORTHERN SPIRIT (9-9)
    • Form: Won at Beverley in April; laboured effort when fifth at Pontefract last time.
    • Pace: Starts slowly, races off pace.
    • Draw: (2).
    • Fitness: (33 Days Off).
    • Class: Fairly useful handicapper.
    • Flags: Had breathing operation; wears headgear; jockey uplift (Shay Farmer).
    • Private Tissue Odds: 28/1.
  • RAATEA (9-8)
    • Form: Largely out of sorts in 2024 (had breathing operation before latest start).
    • Pace: Usually slowly away/races towards rear.
    • Draw: (16).
    • Fitness: (274 Days Off).
    • Class: Fairly useful handicapper.
    • Flags: Tall gelding; often wears headgear.
    • Private Tissue Odds: 125/1.
  • SPORTS COACH (IRE) (9-8)
    • Form: Off 3 months, creditable 1¼ lengths fifth of 16 at York last time, faring best of those held up.
    • Draw: (20).
    • Fitness: (14 Days Off).
    • Class: Fairly useful handicapper.
    • Flags: Had breathing operations; left K. R. Burke; sometimes in tongue tie.
    • Private Tissue Odds: 25/1.
  • FILLY ONE (IRE) (9-8)
    • Form: Won at Southwell in May; looked rusty when ninth at York last time.
    • Pace: Predicted very strong pace will probably work against her, despite racing prominently.
    • Draw: (14).
    • Fitness: (13 Days Off).
    • Class: Fairly useful handicapper.
    • Flags: Geoff Oldroyd’s profit stat when having one runner.
    • Private Tissue Odds: 22/1.
  • KINGS MERCHANT (9-7)
    • Form: Won 4 times in 2024; below form when fifteenth at York last time.
    • Draw: (6).
    • Fitness: (13 Days Off).
    • Class: Fairly useful handicapper.
    • Flags: Slightly-built gelding; left Edward Bethell; cold trainer (Philip Kirby).
    • Private Tissue Odds: 100/1.
  • AIRMAN (IRE) (9-7)
    • Form: Won minor event at Hamilton in 2024; probably needed run when fifteenth at York last time.
    • Pace: Sometimes slowly away.
    • Draw: (10).
    • Fitness: (14 Days Off).
    • Class: Fairly useful handicapper.
    • Flags: Angular gelding; in hood last 2 starts.
    • Private Tissue Odds: 40/1.
  • NOBLE CONSORT (9-6)
    • Form: Won at Southwell and Chelmsford in April/May; also won 8-runner event at Doncaster last time by length.
    • Draw: (18).
    • Fitness: (28 Days Off).
    • Class: Fairly useful handicapper.
    • Flags: Had breathing operation; wears visor.
    • Private Tissue Odds: 8/1.
  • MONDAMMEJ (9-6)
    • Form: Won at Newcastle (twice) in January; below form last 4 starts.
    • Pace: Often starts slowly, usually races off pace.
    • Draw: (9).
    • Fitness: (14 Days Off).
    • Class: Fairly useful handicapper.
    • Flags: Sturdy gelding; had breathing operation; has worn headgear; cold trainer (Antony Brittain).
    • Private Tissue Odds: 50/1.
  • ALFA WHITEBURD (IRE) (9-4)
    • Form: Won 4 times on all-weather in 2024; second at York in May; well below form last time.
    • Pace: Usually front runner/races prominently.
    • Draw: (17).
    • Fitness: (27 Days Off).
    • Class: Fairly useful handicapper.
    • Flags: Compact gelding; had breathing operation; left Craig Lidster.
    • Private Tissue Odds: 25/1.
  • EMPEROR CARADOC (FR) (9-4)
    • Form: Won at Nottingham in May; back to best when also won 10-runner event at same course last time.
    • Draw: (12).
    • Fitness: (20 Days Off).
    • Class: Fairly useful handicapper.
    • Flags: Strong gelding; had breathing operation; wears cheekpieces; hot trainer (Paul Midgley).
    • Private Tissue Odds: 10/1.
  • HYPERFOCUS (IRE) (9-3)
    • Form: Won twice at Chester in 2024; yet to fire this year.
    • Pace: Usually races prominently.
    • Draw: (11).
    • Fitness: (18 Days Off).
    • Class: Useful handicapper at best.
    • Flags: Useful-looking gelding; had breathing operation; wears headgear.
    • Private Tissue Odds: 66/1.
  • EQUITY LAW (9-3)
    • Form: Second at Thirsk in June; below form when eighth at Ripon last time.
    • Pace: Usually races prominently.
    • Draw: (15).
    • Fitness: (18 Days Off).
    • Class: Fairly useful handicapper.
    • Flags: Wears visor; in first-time blinkers last time.
    • Private Tissue Odds: 18/1.
  • SHOWTIME MAHOMES (9-1)
    • Form: Won at Musselburgh and Southwell in 2024; also won 10-runner female riders event at Carlisle last time.
    • Draw: (4).
    • Fitness: (20 Days Off).
    • Class: Fairly useful handicapper.
    • Flags: Compact gelding.
    • Private Tissue Odds: 10/1.
  • EQUIANO SPRINGS (9-1)
    • Form: Well held last 2 starts.
    • Pace: Races off pace.
    • Draw: (1).
    • Fitness: (41 Days Off).
    • Class: Fairly useful handicapper.
    • Flags: Sturdy gelding.
    • Private Tissue Odds: 150/1.
  • WINGED MESSENGER (9-0)
    • Form: In first-time cheekpieces, won 9-runner event at Doncaster last time by nose.
    • Draw: (5).
    • Fitness: (15 Days Off).
    • Class: Fair handicapper.
    • Flags: Wears hood; hot trainer (Julie Camacho, as per other sources like Noble Consort’s trainer).
    • Private Tissue Odds: 11/1.
  • IMPRESSOR (IRE) (9-0)
    • Form: Stepped up on reappearance when fifth at Haydock last time.
    • Draw: (13).
    • Fitness: (7 Days Off).
    • Class: Fair handicapper.
    • Flags: Sturdy gelding; had breathing operation; wears headgear.
    • Private Tissue Odds: 66/1.
  • VINCE L’AMOUR (IRE) (8-13)
    • Form: Well below form last 3 starts.
    • Pace: Sometimes slowly away.
    • Draw: (8).
    • Fitness: (13 Days Off).
    • Class: Fairly useful handicapper at best.
    • Flags: Compact gelding; wears tongue tie; has bled.
    • Private Tissue Odds: 50/1.
  • SUGAR BABY (8-13)
    • Form: Won at Newcastle in February, Redcar in May and Doncaster in July; looked unlucky not to finish closer when fifth at York last time, no room final 100 yds.
    • Pace: Predicted very strong pace is likely to work in his favour over Filly One.
    • Draw: (7).
    • Fitness: (13 Days Off).
    • Class: Fairly useful handicapper.
    • Flags: Horse in focus; course horse.
    • Private Tissue Odds: 16/1.
  • IRIS DANCER (8-13)
    • Form: Won at Hamilton (twice) in June; excuses when eleventh at York last time, poorly drawn.
    • Pace: Usually front runner/races prominently.
    • Draw: (21).
    • Fitness: (13 Days Off).
    • Class: Fair handicapper.
    • Flags: Compact mare; wears headgear; hot trainer (Tristan Davidson).
    • Private Tissue Odds: 40/1.
  • DICKO THE LEGEND (IRE) (8-11)
    • Form: Won at Wolverhampton in April; well below form last time. Previous winner (2024).
    • Pace: Sometimes slowly away, usually races off pace.
    • Draw: (3).
    • Fitness: (38 Days Off).
    • Class: Fair handicapper.
    • Flags: Quite good-topped gelding; tried in hood; has had breathing operation; BF; WS.
    • Private Tissue Odds: 25/1.

ChatGPT Smart Plays (No specific Smart Plays for this race from the provided ChatGPT analysis due to the discrepancy):
The Timeform Analyst’s Verdict suggests:

  • SUGAR BABY earns the vote, enjoying a fine season and signalling he is ready for a fourth success after an unlucky fifth over C&D last time.
  • Juan Les Pins rates the main threat.
  • Sports Coach, Noble Consort, Emperor Caradoc, and Filly One all need factoring in.
  • Winged Messenger completes the shortlist.

19:48 YORK – BRITISH EBF LYRIC FILLIES’ STAKES (Listed) (Class 1, 1m 2f 56y, 3yo+ fillies and mares)

  • Going: Good to Soft
  • Pace Forecast: Even
  • Draw Bias: N/A – None significant at this trip; low-to-mid draws historically fare well, but tactical positioning is more important. Usually best at this trip to lean towards those held up.

Runners & Comments:

  • AMBIENTE AMIGO (9-9)
    • Form: Won listed race at Nottingham in April; below form last 3 starts. Rated 5-6/10 by ChatGPT.
    • Draw: (11).
    • Fitness: (37 Days Off).
    • Class: Useful performer.
    • Flags: Tried in hood; course horse. James Owen’s profit stat applies. Fringe place hope at best.
    • Private Tissue Odds: 28/1.
  • CHARLOTTE’S WEB (IRE) (9-6)
    • Form: Won handicap at Lingfield (completing 4-timer) in January; below form when fourth in listed race at Pontefract last time. Rated 7/10 by ChatGPT.
    • Pace: Likely to take up a forward position. Has a record of getting turned over after trading much lower than Betfair SP. Lacks the turn of foot to be dominant at this level.
    • Draw: (6).
    • Fitness: (17 Days Off).
    • Class: Smart performer.
    • Flags: Will probably be suited by a return to 1¼m; lightly raced on turf. Consistent but vulnerable late.
    • Private Tissue Odds: 15/2.
  • IMPERIAL QUARTER (IRE) (9-6)
    • Form: Third in Atalanta Stakes in 2024; shaped as if still in good form when third in listed race at Pontefract last time, late headway. Rated 5-6/10 by ChatGPT.
    • Draw: (3).
    • Fitness: (17 Days Off).
    • Class: Useful performer.
    • Flags: Usually wears hood (left off last time). Fringe place hope at best.
    • Private Tissue Odds: 9/1.
  • MOLTEN ROCK (IRE) (9-6)
    • Form: Below form when ninth in listed race at Goodwood last time. Rated 4-5/10 by ChatGPT.
    • Pace: Usually races prominently.
    • Draw: (10).
    • Fitness: (84 Days Off).
    • Class: Useful performer.
    • Flags: Smallish, angular filly; hot trainer (K. R. Burke). Exposed or not up to this level.
    • Private Tissue Odds: 28/1.
  • RAINBOWS EDGE (9-6)
    • Form: Won maiden at Newcastle and minor event at Newmarket in 2024; successful in handicap at Ascot in May; below that level when seventh at Royal Ascot last time. Rated 8/10 by ChatGPT.
    • Draw: (2). Has a favourable draw.
    • Fitness: (37 Days Off).
    • Class: Smart performer.
    • Flags: BF; half-sister to smart 1m-2m winner Call To Mind; hot trainer (John & Thady Gosden). John & Thady Gosden’s profit stat for 10f+ and mid-season. Looked a really smart prospect beforehand. Likely to bounce back over a more suitable trip. Profile still upwardly mobile.
    • Private Tissue Odds: 9/2.
  • TREASURE (9-6)
    • Form: Good 2¼ lengths second of 6 in handicap at Nottingham last time. Rated 6/10 by ChatGPT.
    • Pace: Usually races off pace. Doesn’t find much off the bridle.
    • Draw: (4).
    • Fitness: (54 Days Off).
    • Class: Useful performer.
    • Flags: Rangy filly; has scope; in cheekpieces last 4 starts. One-paced but consistent. Others have more firepower.
    • Private Tissue Odds: 17/2.
  • VICARIO (9-6)
    • Form: Won at Haydock in 2024; confirmed return to form when fifth in listed race at Pontefract last time. Rated 4-5/10 by ChatGPT.
    • Draw: (8).
    • Fitness: (17 Days Off).
    • Class: Fairly useful handicapper.
    • Flags: Good-topped filly; tried in hood; wears tongue tie. Exposed or not up to this level.
    • Private Tissue Odds: 40/1.
  • MODERN UTOPIA (IRE) (8-11)
    • Form: Won nurseries at Nottingham and Newmarket in 2024; good fourth in listed race at Newmarket last time. Rated 4-5/10 by ChatGPT.
    • Pace: Usually slowly away, races off pace.
    • Draw: (7).
    • Fitness: (6 Days Off).
    • Class: Fairly useful performer.
    • Flags: Close-coupled filly; tried in hood; hot trainer (George Scott). Exposed or not up to this level.
    • Private Tissue Odds: 50/1.
  • REVOIR (8-11)
    • Form: Won maiden at Nottingham in 2024; much improved when short-head second in listed race at Newbury in May; emerged with credit from her run in the Oaks. Rated 9/10 by ChatGPT.
    • Pace: Has tactical pace and should sit in the box seat.
    • Draw: (9). Draw gives options.
    • Fitness: (49 Days Off).
    • Class: Useful form; remains open to progress; strong Listed form. Ideal conditions. Likely to relish this step back in trip after running well in the Oaks.
    • Private Tissue Odds: 3/1.
  • SAND GAZELLE (8-11)
    • Form: Won minor event at Kempton in 2024; third in listed race at Newbury in May; tenth in Prix de Diane at Chantilly last time. Rated 7/10 by ChatGPT.
    • Draw: (5).
    • Fitness: (40 Days Off).
    • Class: Useful form.
    • Flags: Lengthy, angular filly; half-sister to very smart winner Bluestocking; hot trainer (John & Thady Gosden). John & Thady Gosden’s profit stat for 10f+ and mid-season. Still reasonably unexposed. Solid closing sectionals; remains with scope.
    • Private Tissue Odds: 6/1.
  • SUPERMODEL (IRE) (8-11)
    • Form: Won handicap at Nottingham in June; below expectations when fifth in listed race at Sandown last time. Rated 6/10 by ChatGPT.
    • Draw: (12).
    • Fitness: (20 Days Off).
    • Class: Useful form.
    • Flags: Hot trainer (William Haggas). Stamina could be stretched against this deeper field. More needed. May struggle in deeper waters.
    • Private Tissue Odds: 10/1.
  • VICTORY QUEEN (8-11)
    • Form: Won maiden at Newmarket and minor event at Ascot in April; fourth in listed race at Sandown last time. Rated 7/10 by ChatGPT.
    • Pace: Raced only at 1m. Could be dangerous if race is tactical. Might surprise in a steadily-run affair if allowed to dictate.
    • Draw: (1).
    • Fitness: (20 Days Off).
    • Class: Fairly useful form.
    • Flags: Half-sister to 2000 Guineas winner Coroebus; hot trainer (Charlie Appleby).
    • Private Tissue Odds: 8/1.

ChatGPT Smart Plays:

  • Win: REVOIR – Has the standout form and is likely to relish this step back in trip after running well in the Oaks. Open to improvement and has form or potential aligned to the race set-up.
  • Each-Way: SAND GAZELLE – Looks primed for an each-way challenge. Offers solid each-way credentials at likely double-figure odds. VICTORY QUEEN might surprise in a steadily-run affair if allowed to dictate.

20:23 YORK – SKY BET GO-RACING-IN-YORKSHIRE SUMMER FESTIVAL HANDICAP (Class 4, 5f 89y, 3yo)

  • Going: Good to Soft
  • Pace Forecast: Very Strong
  • Draw Bias: Strongly Favours Low – Pace pressure across the track but low/mid have tactical advantage.

Runners & Comments:

  • DESERT CHAMPION (IRE) (9-10)
    • Form: Won handicap at Chelmsford in March; below form both since. Rated 5/10 by ChatGPT.
    • Draw: (6).
    • Fitness: (25 Days Off).
    • Class: Fairly useful performer.
    • Flags: In visor/blinkers last 3 starts; sold from James Tate. Hot trainer (Paul Midgley). Better in lesser fields or needs race to fall apart.
    • Private Tissue Odds: 22/1.
  • LUNA A INBHIR NIS (9-10)
    • Form: Won at Newcastle in March, Ayr in April, and Musselburgh in May and June; improved again when also won at Haydock last time, making all. Has won four of her last five starts.
    • Pace: Made all. Can maintain a solid gallop and repel latecomers if she doesn’t get embroiled early.
    • Draw: (2). Low draw gives her every tactical advantage.
    • Fitness: (20 Days Off).
    • Class: Fairly useful handicapper.
    • Flags: Hot trainer (Katie Scott). Jockey uplift (Oisin Murphy). In top form and handles most ground. Posted an excellent Tfig of 87 and FS% 105.2.
    • Private Tissue Odds: 4/1.
  • DIOMED DUKE (9-9)
    • Form: Much improved when won 8-runner handicap at Lingfield last time impressively by 3½ lengths, making all. Rated 7/10 by ChatGPT.
    • Pace: Made all. The suspicion the pace will be very strongly contested seems likely to reduce his chances significantly. Drawn in 5 and has others pressuring him up front; may not get the same rope here.
    • Draw: (5).
    • Fitness: (27 Days Off).
    • Class: Fairly useful performer.
    • Flags: Stocky gelding; in tongue tie last 3 starts. Caught the eye.
    • Private Tissue Odds: 6/1.
  • LADY ROXBY (9-8)
    • Form: Improved when won 9-runner event at Beverley last time readily. Rated 8/10 by ChatGPT.
    • Pace: Quickened smartly. Will get a perfect toe in from high pace drawn inside; could pounce late if the leaders burn out. Favoured by very strong pace.
    • Draw: (9).
    • Fitness: (20 Days Off).
    • Class: Fairly useful handicapper.
    • Flags: Left Bryan Smart; hot trainer (Michael Herrington). Posted an excellent Tfig of 88. Surging forward, fast finish suits.
    • Private Tissue Odds: 11/2.
  • AL HUSSAR (9-7)
    • Form: Won 3 times in 2024; best effort this year when fourth at Redcar in June; run best excused at Haydock last time, hampered start. Rated 6/10 by ChatGPT.
    • Draw: (15).
    • Fitness: (20 Days Off).
    • Class: Fairly useful handicapper.
    • Flags: Sturdy gelding. Compromised by draw or race shape.
    • Private Tissue Odds: 14/1.
  • WINCHURCH (IRE) (9-7)
    • Form: Won at Leicester in June; run best excused when well held at York last time, not ideally drawn. Rated 6/10 by ChatGPT.
    • Pace: Sometimes slowly away.
    • Draw: (8).
    • Fitness: (42 Days Off).
    • Class: Fairly useful handicapper.
    • Flags: Unproven beyond 5f. Compromised by draw or race shape.
    • Private Tissue Odds: 14/1.
  • VEYDARI (IRE) (9-5)
    • Form: Won nursery at Pontefract in 2024; good 1¼ lengths second of 10 at Chester last time. Rated 6/10 by ChatGPT.
    • Pace: Front runner/races prominently.
    • Draw: (12).
    • Fitness: (13 Days Off).
    • Class: Fairly useful handicapper.
    • Flags: Left Richard Fahey. Compromised by draw or race shape.
    • Private Tissue Odds: 16/1.
  • TOP JUGGLER (IRE) (9-5)
    • Form: Won maiden at Hamilton in 2024; good head second of 7 at same course last time, well positioned. Rated 7/10 by ChatGPT.
    • Pace: Well positioned. Drop back could help.
    • Draw: (1). Low draw helps.
    • Fitness: (13 Days Off).
    • Class: Fairly useful handicapper.
    • Flags: Had breathing operation. Reliable and staying on. Reliable frame hitter.
    • Private Tissue Odds: 7/1.
  • I’M NEXT (9-4)
    • Form: Won at Newcastle in June; respectable third at Haydock last time. Rated 6/10 by ChatGPT.
    • Pace: Usually races prominently.
    • Draw: (16).
    • Fitness: (20 Days Off).
    • Class: Fairly useful handicapper.
    • Flags: Compromised by draw or race shape.
    • Private Tissue Odds: 14/1.
  • TIVA (IRE) (9-1)
    • Form: Won minor event at Hamilton in May; looked unlucky not to finish closer when second at Thirsk last time, denied a run. Rated 7/10 by ChatGPT.
    • Pace: Sometimes slowly away. Well suited by strong pace.
    • Draw: (13).
    • Fitness: (10 Days Off).
    • Class: Fairly useful performer.
    • Flags: In first-time visor; in tongue tie last 4 starts; BF. Solid and well-drawn, consistent closing efforts.
    • Private Tissue Odds: 13/2.
  • BONNIE’S BOY (9-0)
    • Form: Fair maiden; shaped better than bare result at Newcastle last time, never nearer after not clear run. Rated 7/10 by ChatGPT.
    • Pace: Sometimes slowly away. Can stalk the pace effectively.
    • Draw: (3). Well drawn in 3.
    • Fitness: (29 Days Off).
    • Class: Fair maiden.
    • Flags: Horse in focus. Unlucky profile makes him dangerous in a strongly run scenario.
    • Private Tissue Odds: 7/1.
  • THECLA (IRE) (8-13)
    • Form: Won maiden at Hamilton in 2024; shaped as if badly needed run at Carlisle last time. Rated 5/10 by ChatGPT.
    • Draw: (14).
    • Fitness: (15 Days Off).
    • Class: Fair performer.
    • Private Tissue Odds: 25/1.
  • TEES AGGREGATES (IRE) (8-12)
    • Form: Won at Catterick in May; not discredited when third at Thirsk last time. Rated 4/10 by ChatGPT.
    • Pace: Usually slowly away (not latest outing)/races towards rear.
    • Draw: (11).
    • Fitness: (10 Days Off).
    • Class: Fair handicapper.
    • Flags: Lengthy gelding; tried in hood; cold trainer (Adrian Nicholls).
    • Private Tissue Odds: 20/1.
  • ANGELIC BUGLER (IRE) (8-11)
    • Form: Won minor event at Ripon in April; well below form last time. Rated 5/10 by ChatGPT.
    • Draw: (4).
    • Fitness: (20 Days Off).
    • Class: Fair performer.
    • Flags: Closely related to 6f/7f winner Sansevero.
    • Private Tissue Odds: 33/1.
  • JEANY MAY (8-8)
    • Form: Good effort when close third at Redcar in May; third at Thirsk last time, racing wider than front pair. Rated 4/10 by ChatGPT.
    • Pace: Sometimes slowly away, usually front runner/races prominently.
    • Draw: (7).
    • Fitness: (49 Days Off).
    • Class: Fair handicapper.
    • Flags: Nigel Tinkler’s 2 winners in past 10 runnings.
    • Private Tissue Odds: 40/1.
  • BIG APPLE JACK (8-8)
    • Form: Fair maiden; improved when close third in handicap at Doncaster last time. Rated 6/10 by ChatGPT.
    • Pace: Has been slowly away.
    • Draw: (10).
    • Fitness: (28 Days Off).
    • Class: Fair maiden.
    • Flags: Hit an in-running low of 25% or less of his starting Betfair SP when beaten last time. Cold trainer (Michael & David Easterby).
    • Private Tissue Odds: 16/1.

ChatGPT Smart Plays:

  • Win: LUNA A INBHIR NIS – Can maintain a solid gallop and repel latecomers if she doesn’t get embroiled early. Fits the optimal profile of being well-drawn, tactically sound, and in form.
  • Each-Way: BONNIE’S BOY – Is your sleeper each-way with the right track position and a forgiving setup. Fits the optimal profile of being well-drawn, tactically sound, and in form or with a forgiving recent run. TOP JUGGLER also rates a reliable frame hitter from stall 1 in this setup.

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