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The second day of York's Ebor meeting, where the girls take centre stage with another Group 1 contest and plenty of competitive action to get stuck into this Thursday. 13:50 YORK Libertango was narrowly denied in a Group 2 at Newmarket last time out and aims to go one better here. She's likely to be on the premises once again, although this arguably represents a more competitive assignment. There are no guarantees she'll return to the winner's enclosure, but she certainly wa

We kick off one of York’s most prestigious meetings and preview all the live ITV action this Wednesday. 13:50 YORK We kick-start this illustrious meeting with a fiercely competitive sprint handicap, where a case could easily be made for a large proportion of the 22-runner field. Last-time-out winners Corolla Point and Trefor, who landed this race 12 months ago, look set to go close once again and should feature on any punter's shortlist. Trainer Geoff Oldroyd has an excellent

Away from the action shown on ITV this Wednesday, pundit Liam Hall gives his best bets. 14:05 CARLISLE This looks a perfect opportunity for Diamond New Bay to get off the mark, dam was high class and showed enough on debut to suggest a huge step forward could come, this looks a winnable race and I'd expect her to go in this time. Guadalevin is the form pick after finishing sixth in listed company and holding a rating of 82, that said she struggled in weaker races before that

Sam King previews the best of Tuesday’s action as he names two runners worth following. 15:00 LINGFIELD William Knight looks to have found a nice opening for his once-raced filly Romotoso. This daughter of Lope Y Fernandez looked to make her challenge earlier than ideal when a promising third on debut and as a result, that initial effort can be upgraded. She shaped as though there would be plenty more to come once that debut experience was in the bag, and with a good draw to

Matt Polley picks out two runners not to ignore to kick start the week. 14:15 CATTERICK Most of these can be given a chance, notably Mariner who is good form, but the trip is a slight question mark, and course regular Stellarmasterpiece, who rarely runs bad here. Austrian Theory is the selection here, purely because he’s undeniably well handicapped. This represents a drop in class, and this is a great opportunity for him. AUSTRIAN THEORY (WIN) 18:40 WOLVERHAMPTON A few pot

Kieran McHugh pinpoints his best bets for Sunday across different meetings. 16:45 PONTEFRACT Sing The Blues has won both of her starts as a three-year-old with her latest success coming at Glorious Goodwood. She is improving with every run, but she must post a clear career best to win today. Royal Fixation heads the ratings after a stellar June line campaign, winning the Lowther Stakes and placing in the Group One Cheveley Park Stakes. It has not really clicked this season,

14:50 DEAUVILLE More Thunder was campaigned over as far as 10f for Sir Michael Stoute but it wasn’t until he switched stables to William Haggas he was dropped back to 6f and his true colours began to shine. He seems to relish a strong pace, running through the field to dominate late on. On occasion he can look an unlucky loser but he needs everything to fall right in top class company and it’s not often that happens. Precise has been put in her place the last twice by Blue Bo

A tough day for punters this Saturday, with plenty of competitive races hitting the ITV screens, yet we cover each contest and give our best bets. 13:25 NEWBURY Mount Atlas and Tabletalk renew their rivalry after being separated by just a head when last seen, with the Andrew Balding-trained Mount Atlas narrowly coming out on top off level weights. The pair should be closely matched once again, although Tabletalk is now 3lbs better off and could be capable of reversing that f

Dean Kilbryde pins his hopes on one horse at Cork this Friday with a selection in a hot looking Group 3 contest. 19:10 CORK Bosphorus Rose boasts an excellent record over this trip and arrives here having won convincingly at Roscommon when last seen, striding clear to win by almost five lengths and beat a subsequent winner by almost ten lengths in the process so looks worth sticking with, especially when considering her trainer has won three of the last five renewals of this

Pundit Rory Paddock picks out three runners he expects to do the business to ensure Thursday is profitable. 19:04 SALISBURY German-bred Siena Storm caught the eye when finishing a solid fourth of 13 on debut in what looked a strong maiden at Goodwood, with several of the leading yards represented. She should have learnt plenty from that experience and this step up to a mile looks likely to suit. Indian Lights commands respect, while Andrew Balding's Clarity is another with o

Liam Hall previews the best of Wednesday's action as he pinpoints a handful of runners not to ignore. 14:45 BEVERLEY High On Honey is the one that makes most appeal here. The daughter of Palace Pier should appreciate Beverley’s stiff finish, while the yard has enjoyed a good season with its two-year-olds. She may show signs of greenness on debut, but there is enough to like about her profile to suggest she can hit the frame. Coco Nova is another to consider, particularly wit

John Arnold steps in to cover the best of Tuesday’s action as he picks out two runners to back. 15:45 CARLISLE A nice nursery here with Adrian Keatleys INFLUENCER MAN taken to step forward again on handicap debut. He ran a nice second at Ripon last time out. Concert Pitch is another to consider and also Lauralynn the only previous winner in the field. INFLUENCER MAN (WIN) 16:15 CARLISLE Great was a winner over course and distance in July and followed up again last week at

Alan Morris gives his weekly duo of recent runners that punters need to pay close attention to in the weeks and months ahead. CASTLE ROCK (C APPLEBY) Castle Rock had some solid wins and form in a short 2yo career and made a promising comeback this week over 7f, finishing second at Newmarket. The 3yo colt travelled well, hit a flat spot and ran on again in a fair Class two handicap. There aren’t many breeding signals of stamina beyond 7f and he could have another try at a sti

Matt Polley kicks off the week with his top two tips as he heads to Windsor to pinpoint his best bets. 17:45 WINDSOR Post Rider is interesting if she gets left alone on the lead, along with Just An Hour who likes it here. Surely there is more to come from the unexposed Mythological Star. This three year old half brother to stable stalwart Astro King won comfortably on handicap debut just six days ago and can defy the penalty. MYTHOLOGICAL STAR (WIN) 19:15 WINDSOR Ultra comp

Toby Darby analyses the big Group 1 contest from France this Sunday and pinpoints his best bet. 15:40 DEAUVILLE True Love heads the market and she’s drawn well in stall 3 but she will need a better trip than LTO when the action unfolded infront of her whilst she was in behind horses. Ryan Moore stays home to ride Sun Goddess in the Phoenix Stakes leaving Wayne Lordan in the saddle. Stolen Kiss has stepped up from a handicapper to a Group performer this season, as proven with

The Shergar Cup takes centre stage on ITV this Saturday with six races from Ascot for this unique team competition plus an additional three races from Newmarket and Haydock as we analyse them all. 13:35 ASCOT Fandom may still be on a fairly demanding mark, but his third of 15 over course and distance two starts ago represents solid form. A repeat of that effort should see him firmly in the mix once again. All Ways Glamorous arrives chasing a hat-trick following victories on

Dean Kilbryde focuses his attention on Friday's card at Brighton with two selections worth following. 14:30 BRIGHTON Dreambird Dolly has come close on her last two starts and has made the frame in four from six over track and trip, however an overall profile of just one win from over twenty runs suggests she’s hard to win with and remains 6lbs above her sole winning mark so may prove vulnerable for win purposes. Diomed Spirit came second to a well-handicapped rival at Windso

Alan Morris is back with his weekly tips for Thursday’s action with selections from Newmarket and Brighton. 16:33 NEWMARKET James Owen’s horses do seem to be a little overbet but High Fibre has run well in two starts on flat and over hurdles for his new yard and looks a solid favourite here. Cieren Fallon has been in great form for the yard and High Fibre looks to have the speed to be wise to any lack of pace here. Minhad has to prove himself over the distance and it is uncle

Blue Bolt continued her outstanding summer at Deauville on Sunday, following up her Falmouth Stakes success with a second consecutive Group One victory in the Prix Rothschild. Sent off the 4/5 favourite, Andrew Balding’s four-year-old was made to work considerably harder than she had been at Newmarket three weeks earlier. Precise, beaten two lengths in the Falmouth, produced a much stronger challenge this time, but Blue Bolt once again proved too good, finding plenty under Co