GB - York - Race 1

Thoroughbred

19 Runners

Handicap

Turf

Good to Firm (Good in places)

41.0K

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Verdict

A typically competitive York handicap which can go the way of ANDESITE, who has shaped particularly well when runner-up in similarly competitve events here in recent weeks. Northern Express and Goldmoyne head the dangers in a race where strong cases can be made for several.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
15	Winless since his debut but arrives here in good form, very much bumping into one over C&D last month and shaping best at the weights when filling the same position here 2 weeks ago, just unable to reel in the winner after a slow break. Makes plenty of appeal again with headgear back on. 1st Pick 15 Andesite Jockey: Kevin Stott Trainer: Roger Fell J: Kevin Stott T: Roger Fell	97	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Winless since his debut but arrives here in good form, very much bumping into one over C&D last month and shaping best at the weights when filling the same position here 2 weeks ago, just unable to reel in the winner after a slow break. Makes plenty of appeal again with headgear back on.
1	Last success came in the International Stakes at Ascot in 2024 but typically acquitted himself with plenty of credit in big-field handicaps during 2025. Should come on for his recent return to domestic action at Newmarket 2 weeks ago and he's highly respected kept to 0-95 company. 2nd Pick 1 Northern Express (Ire) Jockey: Paul Mulrennan Trainer: Michael Dods J: Paul Mulrennan T: Michael Dods	100	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Last success came in the International Stakes at Ascot in 2024 but typically acquitted himself with plenty of credit in big-field handicaps during 2025. Should come on for his recent return to domestic action at Newmarket 2 weeks ago and he's highly respected kept to 0-95 company.
7	Yet another fine advert for his yard, winning 6 times on all-weather between December and March. Has held his form well from higher marks on turf since, including when being the only one from the centre group to make any sort of impact when runner-up in a 10-runner Newmarket handicap (7f) last week. 3rd Pick 7 Goldmoyne (Ire) Jockey: Cieren Fallon Trainer: James Owen J: Cieren Fallon T: James Owen	99	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Yet another fine advert for his yard, winning 6 times on all-weather between December and March. Has held his form well from higher marks on turf since, including when being the only one from the centre group to make any sort of impact when runner-up in a 10-runner Newmarket handicap (7f) last week.

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