TV TIPS (FRIDAY)

It's the third and final day of York's May Dante Meeting and with five live races from the Knavesmire shown live on ITV plus an additional race from Newbury we preview every one right here. 14:20 YORK

Pacific Mission arrives with some of the strongest form on offer following a close effort in the United States when last seen and commands obvious respect. However, the lack of a recent run is a slight concern in what looks a competitive contest.

So Regal has made an excellent start to the campaign, winning both starts this season in convincing fashion. Further improvement will be required at this level, though she appears to have fewer questions to answer than most of her rivals.

Among the unbeaten runners, Synchronicity rates the most obvious danger and still has the potential for further progression.

Botagoz and Fashion People are both capable performers, though with only seven runners and limited each-way value, they make less appeal from a betting perspective.

So Regal is taken to continue her upward trajectory.

SO REGAL (WIN)

14:40 NEWBURY

The sole ITV contest from Newbury looks an extremely competitive affair, with strong claims held by several runners.

Oursin has improved steadily with each outing and remains unexposed, though this rise in class combined with a lengthy absence asks further questions of him.

Prole D’Oro ended last season with a promising effort and looks one to consider, while High Degree demands respect after a solid campaign for William Haggas.

Celeborn is perhaps the most intriguing runner. Billy Loughnane and George Boughey have already enjoyed major success together this season, and if Celeborn returns at his best after a lengthy layoff, he could prove hard to beat.

Clouds Hill benefits from race fitness after a recent success and should continue to progress, while Alcarath may improve for his seasonal return.

Celeborn is tentatively preferred, with Clouds Hill appealing at bigger odds.

CELEBORN (E/W)

CLOUDS HILL (E/W)

14:55 YORK

Warrant Holder enjoyed a strong three-year-old campaign and, if reproducing that level of form, should be competitive once again. However, in a large field, his current odds make limited appeal.

Tony Montana shaped well in a competitive race last time and gave the impression that this step up in trip would suit. With improvement likely from his recent outing, he looks a solid each-way contender.

Richard Fahey’s pair Have Secret and Castle Stuart are both interesting at double-figure prices and could outrun market expectations.

Cadarn is another worth considering. His previous experience in a National Hunt Flat race suggests this longer distance could suit, and he represents a yard with a strong record at York.

In an open contest, both Tony Montana and Cadarn make appeal at the prices.

TONY MONTANA (E/W)

CADARN (E/W)

15:30 YORK

The form of Princesse D’Orange’s debut success has worked out well and the manner of that victory suggested she could be a filly of considerable potential. She sets the standard on what has been seen so far.

Lover Girl also arrives unbeaten after two wins from two starts and brings obvious claims, though she may prove vulnerable against a rival with stronger form.

Karl Burke’s juveniles always warrant close attention, particularly at York, and both Lady Blanche and Love A Giggle are worth monitoring in the market given the stable’s excellent record with two-year-olds.

Princesse D’Orange still looks the most likely winner if progressing again.

PRINCESSE D’ORANGE (WIN)

16:05 YORK

Although unsuccessful at the very highest level last season, Amiloc consistently performed with credit and sets a clear standard against this opposition. If reproducing his best form, he should prove difficult to beat.

Rahiebb appears the most likely challenger among the four-year-olds and has the profile to continue improving.

Al Nayyir is another consistent performer who deserves respect stepping into this stronger company and should not be far away if running to his usual level.

However, Amiloc makes the strongest appeal on overall form.

AMILOC (WIN)

16:40 YORK

This three-year-old sprint handicap looks one of the trickiest races on the card, but handicap debutant Stargazed could have the class edge over his rivals. He signed off his juvenile campaign with a close fifth in Group company, and a repeat of that effort would see him firmly involved.

Old Is Gold benefits from race fitness after a recent outing and looks capable of another solid run, while the unbeaten Desert Treasure commands obvious respect with further improvement likely.

In a race packed with unexposed sprinters, Stargazed looks an interesting each-way option.

STARGAZED (E/W)

written by Rory Paddock