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• Mishriff routs International field
• Value Bet strikes with 25/1 Royal Patronage
• Sunrise shines for Spencer
• Yibir lands Great Voltigeur
• Copper Knight notches sixth course win
• Hala Hala Athmini impresses at Carlisle
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1727: Luck says if you draw a line down the middle of the screen everything to the right performed well and everything to the left didn't.

Bosh was on the left hand side but so too was Wonderful World.

I didn't see the traffic problems mentioned in commentary and I may be bias, but that was quite an eyecatching run from Mick Channon's colt who was clear on the left hand side.

He will be one for my My Stable tracker.

Hislop is with the winning jockey who reveals that the plan came together.

"He really stuck his neck out and was tough. He's got that early speed, travels well and he's tough."

That was his first winner at York as it was for Harrison Shaw before him. There will be some happy young jockeys heading home tonight.

Heading home is what the crowd will be doing and that's what I'll be doing too.

Thank you for your company today and I hope you'll join me throughout the week. There's a good deal more top class action still to come.

1713: The only one that they want to know in the betting is Bosh.

A good run from him could be a good pointer to the sales race at the track tomorrow as there's some collateral form.

The runners are milling around behind the stalls and everything appears to be fairly calm at present.

Instinctive Move is 18s from 25s and the closest there is to a springer in a static market. It has just been announced that Pockett Rockett will run without a right hind shoe - I don't know if that will influence you or not. Not long to wait now.

Off and through the first of the six furlongs. I'm A Gambler is prominent as is Flaming Rib. Wonderful World blocked in a run says Cattermole, the action is away from him in the centre of the track and Flaming Rib denies Pockett Rockett.

Hellomydarlin, Instinctive Move and Sisters in The Sky were others involved.

The winner battled on well under Pierre-Louis Jamin and if you backed the winner, I know you like Jamin too.......

1706: Hislop caught up with Tweet Tweet's jockey Harrison Shaw: "She's really fast, the fastest thing I've sat on.

"She's really tough, picks up well. She's got such a high cruising speed. She's got a bit of class and as soon as you ask her she knuckles down. I couldn't pull her up after the race. She's a pleasure to ride.

"Hopefully she can get some black type and she's going the right way. There's no reason why she can't progress again. She does quite like an easy lead but no one else had a choice! She's really quick.

"It's my home track so to win at Ebor meeting is probably the greatest day in the saddle for me so far - real happy."

That was a recording and she is now in company with Walsh in the paddock and they've started with the latter's fancy Papa Cocktail who was another mentioned in the market movers.

Walsh thinks he looks really well and has a great each-way shout.

Jadhlaan is another Mark Johnston runner and Hislop thinks that he can build on the form he showed at Goodwood last time.

I think I saw Clive Cox in the background and he runs Instinctive Move who has been off since disappointing in the Listed Dragon Stakes at Sandown having been withdrawn from the Norfolk when getting upset in the stalls. There's no market encouragement but it's vaguely interesting that he's been so highly tried.

The last few are leaving the paddock.

1652: A good performance from the top-weight and Luck and Dixon are suggesting that Tweet Tweet could now be sent in search of black type in order to boost her paddock value. The former believes she could be capable of picking up a Listed prize.

A handful of runners in the finale have pretensions of going on to better things than that with the likes of Bosh holding multiple Group race entries and others having already been tried at that level.

One from the top and one from the bottom has always been popular on Countdown and Bosh is towards the top of the weights and market rival Aristobulus way down towards the bottom in receipt of 18lbs.

Sisters In The Sky was behind Bosh on her second outing but didn't surprise connections when winning next time at Goodwood, she's got a handy swing in the weights in her favour and may improve now she's had the confidence boost of getting her head in front.

Wonderful World was the one I was interested in but no one else is judged by the market.

Connections have always held him in some regard and were talking about the Mill Reef after his victory at Brighton but he's 16s from 8s and must have lost a leg!

1640: They are going to post for the IRE Incentive, It Pays To Buy Irish Stakes.

They're 5/1 the field.

Copper Knight who won the opening handicap is something of a course specialist and the well backed Ey Up It's Maggie has hit the frame on all three runs on the Knavesmire. A few of these look fairly exposed, including the consistent Noorban and Princess Power - the latter has cheekpieces on which could eke out another pound or two.

She is into 7/1 as the loading procedure begins.

Tweet Tweet may not have been ideally drawn but she has made every yard to win for Declan Carroll and Harrison Shaw.

Close for second with Mid Winster leading home, possible six and two.

She was returned at 7/1.

1629: There are two more to come this afternoon.

The fillies' five furlong handicap which doesn't do a huge amount for me, although the money is still coming for Ey Up It's Maggie which does add interest, and the nursery which is a puzzle that I do look forward to.

There was some money around for Four Adaay earlier and she is back out to 10/1 but still showing up in blue on the Oddschecker grid as are a good few of the runners in behind the market leaders.

The low and middle numbers dominated in the opening handicap. Tenaya Canyon was the morning line handicap but is out in 15 which may not be ideal but Ey Up It's Maggie will break from six and Four Adaay from four.

Jamie Spencer is all smiles on Racing TV and said: "He's been jumping a lot. When they opened (the stalls) he stood for a stride so I wasn't where I wanted to be and had to wait until the back straight when I crept up into midfield.

"Once I got the split inside, I got the feeling he was going to go through and he went through the gap quickly and pricked his ears.

"Four out I didn't know if I was going to win but two out I did.

"I was supposed to ride him in the two and a half mile race at Royal Ascot but he missed the ballot by a couple. Hopefully this fellow can keep progressing."

Dave Nevison has suggested that the Cesarewitch would be a suitable target for Arcadian Sunrise.

1620: Racing for the delayed Sky Bet Handicap.

Jamie Spencer is....can you guess?

He's in last aboard the favourite Arcadian Sunrise. Market rival Scaramanga races in second on the outside of Torcello. Danny Tudhope wasn't happy with the gallop and has gone into the lead about Get Shirty. Platform Nineteen makes ground on the outside and Arcadian Sunrise has made some ground into the rear of midfield.

Inside the two.

Platform Ninenteen hits the front and Arcadian Sunrise is produced to perfection by Spencer. The good thing has obliged 'under a brilliantly judged ride by Jamie Spencer' says Angus McNae.

Value Bet selection Rajinsky was second. That's a second runner-up today, to go with a 25/1 winner.

I seem to have lost my ability to type which nearly got messy with Get Shirty.

I thought for a few moments that the favourite wasn't going to pick up and that the brickbats were going to be out for Spencer again but the winner was well on top at the line. Whatever your view on his riding style, there's no doubt he's very good and John Queally and connections will no doubt be delighted.

He was returned at 11/4.

1609: Is Arcadian Sunrise a good thing? We're about to find out.

Island Brave is getting upset in the stalls, he's the mount of Oisin Murphy. Here And Now has got loose and come out under the gates, he's galloping free. They may have to take them all out of the stalls.

Hector Crouch is okay but there's going to be some delay. Here And Now, a former winner of this race, is heading towards the racecourse stables, hopefully he'll stop there. He's back in shot and still evading capture but is slowing down.

He has been caught and loading should begin again reasonably soon.

It's not happened yet. Luck is reminiscing about the births of his daughters, one of which he attended and the other he missed. I didn't quite catch how they got onto that subject - I think it was from a past winner of this race.

1600: "It's a pity St Mark's Basilica wasn't in the race today," Egan continues.

He feels Mishriff would have been capable of living with the Ballydoyle three-year-old on today's form. I've roughly paraphrased.

He has used the word 'surprised' a number of times in the interview and is asked about that. The reasons being how well he travelled into the race and how strongly he hit the line, offering hope for a mile and a half.

"I had goosebumps three out and I hadn't even won the race."

There will be more on that over the next couple of hours and, indeed, now from Sky Bet's Michael Shinners.

"We're 8/1 from 12s for the Arc and 5/2 for the Champion Stakes. It sends a shiver down your spine when a horse kicks clear and people start clapping. He's a wonderful horse and that was a wonderful performance."

Nick Luck believes it is worth having a tilt at the Breeders' Cup Classic with Mishriff despite differences in the surface.

From there it descended with Mr Shinners saying the world 'is literally his oyster' with Luck unable to contain himself that that was certainly not the case.

Onwards. After all, we're just two or three minutes away from the two mile handicap.

1552: The race report and more reaction can be found via the image above if you so wish.

It's down to the nitty gritty at York now with three of those devilishly difficult handicaps on the Knavesmire to unravel.

Elysian Flame is a notable absentee from the upcoming contest since I last looked. That takes the field down to 15 so do keep an eye on those each-way terms. It could be annoying!

That's unlikely to be an issue if you're with either Arcadian Sunrise or Scaramanga who remain very popular at 11/4 and 7/2.

Get Shirty continues to drift and is out to 22s so there's no late encouragement for his chances on debut for David O'Meara.

There's more from Egan who is telling Hislop that everything went to plan.

"It's like I've won the lottery with a horse like this. It's a lot of money but I don't care about the money, it's about the next stage of my career and this horse has taken me there."

1545: David Egan tells Oli Bell: I'm just so privileged to be in this position, it's stuff I've dreamt about my whole life. He's proved he can do it overseas and he's proved he can do it back home.

"I thought Love was going to make the running but it was an even enough gallop. I was going so easy three out, I just let him slide and he took me there. Credit to the horse. He's shown progression with every run this season."

He's won £11million in prize money - not a bad money spinner.

Ed Chamberlin reveals that Jim Crowley said Mohaafeth didn't stay and he was chinned after hitting the front over C&D last time. Back to a mile for him?

1535: Love is 11/4 in one place and 7/2 in another says Chapman. She is prominent as the race settles down.

Mac Swiney leads from Alenquer, then Love and Mishriff.

Cattermole calls the gallop 'a pretty medium one'.

Alcohol Free is fifth and she has settled. Four to run. Love inside, Mishriff outside. Mishriff goes on. The others in a heap.

Alenquer second and Love third.

That went almost exactly as many of the pundits predicted it would do. It doesn't often work out that easily but it did today, he was returned the 9/4 favourite.

They are singing his praises and rightly so but it may not be that he had all that much to beat today.

If you're of the view that Love isn't at her best this season, Alcohol Free didn't stay and Alenquer didn't have his ground (and needs further) then suddenly the form doesn't look quite as strong.

He is good though.

"Better than he's ever been," says Chris Dixon. "A breathtaking performance by him."

I'm not convinced yet. The time is two seconds inside the standard and only 0.7 outside the course record.

2.05.92 was the winning time.

"I think we've seen the finished article," says John Gosden.

"This is the race we've talked about since last December, this has been THE race we've wanted to win with him and make him a stallion."

And where next?

"I would be inclined to look at the Arc and the Champions Stakes and possibly the Breeders' Cup but the Japan Cup is late and I'd like to have another holiday with him."

He is 5/2 with Paddy Power for the Champions Stakes.

1527: There wasn't any great confidence behind High Definition in the market and it will be interesting to see if there's enough support for Love to see her cut from 3/1.

Alcohol Free is 9/2. I still find that fairly remarkable with her stamina in doubt but she's surprised a few already this season.

In some ways, it would be a good thing to see her connections rewarded for taking the chance with her here even if it is, as Murphy described in his Sporting Life column, a shot to nothing.

Hislop and Walsh believe that Mishriff is quite wound up and tense. He wears a red hood down to the start which is designed to keep a lid on him but will be taken off before the race.

Ken Pittersen thought Alcohol Free looked a little light. She's his negative and he thinks this may have come too soon for her after Goodwood.

"If I had to select one, I would go with Mishriff."

Brough Scott likes Alenquer and so does Jason Weaver.

Can I oppose him on the basis that I've been typing his name 'eu' instead of 'ue'? It's annoyed me throughout the day!

1519: If you haven't made your mind up yet, there's still time to check out the Timeform view (above).

Love is a straightforward ride and can make the running.

Alcohol Free and Mohaafeth are almost certain to be held-up. There are suggestions that Alenquer could have more use made of him given his stamina whist I'd also expect Mac Swiney to be prominent but neither of that pair may be ideally suited by the dry conditions.

Juan Elcano was ahead of Mohaafeth here last time but is out at 40/1 to confirm the form. It's been a long way back with him since he was fifth in Kameko's Guineas but he's been in career best form this season. He couldn't could he?

It is highly unlikely obviously but the track and trip suit and I don't think he'll be last but with only seven runners in the field, it's not easy to find a way to side with him.

Ryan Moore makes his way into the parade ring but still has time to sign an autograph.

1512: It's the big one next and Mishriff remains a very backable 2/1 from Love at 3/1 and Alcohol Free at 5s.

I don't recall hearing too many people siding with Love through the course of the morning but that's all change now (see the clip above).

I thought Mishriff ran a huge race at Ascot and is by far and away the most obvious winner but I also thought Pendleton and High Definition wold run well so......

Mohaafeth is clearly a fascinating runner on the form he showed at Royal Ascot and it's easy to forgive his defeat in the Sky Bet York Stakes where the tactics failed to deliver.

He will, though, have to step up a good deal on that to trouble the best of these.

1508: Appleby pays tribute to 'the team at home' and James Doyle.

Belmont and the Jockey Club Stakes lie in wait for Yibir who 'will hopefully be around for a few years'.

James Doyle tells Oli Bell: "He's always been pretty difficult to deal with hence the gelding, I wouldn't fancy riding him out every day.

"When he was like he was today, similar to the way he was at Newmarket, he's a piece of cake to ride.

"He quickened up past some pretty smart horses.

"Shane has been complimentary about his work. It's very important to have those guys on horses like this from early on in their career."

1500: Four to load.

The Mediterranean and Scope go on. High Definition in fourth with Kemari wide and settled back in behind now, on the outside of Third Realm.

The leader has opened up by about five turning into the straight. High Definition rousted. Across the track.

Yibir has it.

Hmm. Nothing for Hurricane Lane to worry about.

The Mediterranean second and close for third with Sir Lucan and Youth Spirit ahead of Scope.

The three I was interested in all ran like drains!

The winner was returned at 6/1.

Will we see High Definition again? That was pretty desperate. It's a long way back for him and Third Realm and a backwards step for Kemari.

The winner has already been gelded and isn't eligible for the St Leger as a result.

The winning time was 2.28.27.

1454: There doesn't appear to be a great deal of confidence behind any in this race given they're betting 10/3 the field.

I'd be a bit nervous that there isn't more money about for High Definition who Walsh thinks looks leaner and fitter than he did at the Curragh.

Charlie Appleby reveals that Yibir has always been a good work horse and that his antics at Goodwood were out of character, he is hopeful if Yibir brings his A-game.

Chapman says 'is High Definition a giraffe or a super horse? We find out today.'

Sir Lucan is 10/1 for the St Leger and High Definition 12s with Hurricane Lane, who wasn't far ahead of the latter in the Dante, around 5/4.

1442: There's a little bit of money around for Third Realm ahead of the Sky Bet Great Voltigeur, a race in which both the sponsors and Paddy Power have Money Back offers.

I'm encouraged by that such was the promise he showed at Lingfield and Epsom. It would be nice to see him build on it.

That said, I do think High Definition is the one to be with given the way he shaped in the Dante behind Hurricane Lane.

Kemari chased home a stablemate of Third Realm on debut before winning his next two, he beat Wordsworth last time and I haven't taken to the runner-up at all which gives me a stick to beat him with. He's also down in trip, carries a penalty and is easy to back.

Sir Lucan seemed to surprise connections when beating Wordsworth and backed that up at Goodwood when ahead of Third Realm but he doesn't set the pulse racing.

Yibir and Youth Spirit also clashed on the Sussex Downs and re-oppose at this very different venue. The latter has been mentioned in the market movers this morning and was also put up by Value Bet on Monday.

This is what Matt wrote about Youth Spirit: "Saddled with the 3lb extra in the Gordon Stakes on that occasion, having won the Chester Vase prior to his Derby no-show, he got in a bit of a barging match at a crucial time and ultimately only went down by two lengths in fourth. There was no disgrace in that effort at all and the left-handed circuit with a long home straight should really play to the Camelot colt’s strengths this week."

It's a game of opinions and Hislop and Walsh have said they can't see why the form should be reversed.

Walsh doesn't like the 'small' Third Realm; 'as a paddock pick I'd be against him' he says.

Heightist.

In contrast he says 'Yibir has a great coat on him and looks very fit'.

1440: Some words from the winning trainer: "We thought he deserved to be here, in hindsight it's easy to say 'it was no surprise'.

"Anything that wins the Acomb is a potential Guineas horse. We had him over six furlongs the first time and that was probably a bit of a liberty, he'll stay further in time."

1431: Hart speaks to ITV from the saddle: "I was impressed, he picks up really well when you ask him.

"I was very confident of this lad, he gave me a nice feel at Epsom and the way he was travelling down the straight I thought it would take a good one to pass me."

He was certainly convinced that there was no fluke about that performance and there really didn't appear to be any obvious excuses to my eye.

More from the winning jockey courtesy of Racing TV.

"What impressed me was when I stood up after the line he was quite happy to come back to me but when the other horses came up to me, he latched back onto the bit again.

"For a two-year-old, he's a sort of push-button type of ride. He's all there. I like his attitude, very genuine. When I did ask him to quicken, he quickened quite well. Nice to do a full circle for Mark, I started my career there.

"I think he's fine at seven for the time being but I don't see any reason why he wouldn't get a mile."

He gave a mention to Safe Voyage on Saturday - 'if the rain comes' - as his best chance of the week.

1422: Circling in front of the stalls with Dubawi Legend still being discussed.

Apparently, he quickened not once but twice when winning on Town Moor. Are we about to see a star?

Chris Dixon says he got the impression that Palmer rates this one higher than his Group One winner Ebro River.

Luck says he commented to Palmer about how well he (the horse) looked and the reply was that he hoped he wasn't too well. Dubawi Legend is heavier than for his debut.

"We've liked him since day one but if you asked the other trainers they'd say the same. He's in great nick. My only worry is if he's a little bit porky," he says on ITV.

They're going behind.

Noble Truth is settled in rear and appears to have relaxed whereas I'd say the favourite has taken quite a strong hold. No cause for concern anywhere as the outsider makes it.

The outsider still leads with a furlong and a half to run but wanders off a true line.

Royal Patronage bursts some bubbles.

A winner for Jason Hart, Mark Johnston and Highclere Racing and for Value Bet.

Hats off all round.

Imperial Fighter was second.

He was returned at 25/1 and was put up by Matt at 16s - I hope you filled your boots!!

He's got quotes of 20s and 50s for the Guineas.

Winning time 1.23.56.

1417: Hislop and Walsh start with Dubawi Legend in the paddock.

"He absolutely bolted in but what is the form? I'm not sure," says Walsh.

He says he's a strong, rounded individual whereas Ehraz is slicker and looks more of a two-year-old.

Both cast aspersions over the suitability of the trip for Ehraz. They think he's a sprinter, a view that's been voiced elsewhere this morning.

"Maybe he'll handle it, maybe he won't, maybe he'll be better on it. We don't know," is some of what Walsh has to say about Imperial Fighter.

Such are the problems facing us with these lightly raced youngsters.

Murphy doesn't mention the ground in his Sporting Life column but does say: "I really like this horse......I'm a big fan of this horse....".

1407: Chapman is now with Murphy and asking him about Alcohol Free.

"The first 100 metres of the race is going to be the most important. I want to get her behind horses and to relax straightaway.

"I think Mishriff is my biggest danger, take nothing away from Love but Mishriff is coming to the boil.

"I try not to get too excited but if I can get her to relax, I think she's got every chance."

Before that, Murphy has to ride Imperial Fighter in the Tattersalls Acomb Stakes which promises to be a fascinating race.

The money continues to come for Dubawi Legend and Hugo Palmer is clearly excited by his juvenile having said 'he's always shown he could be special'.

There's a big difference between doing it on the course and at home of course but he did impress at Doncaster.

What will happen if he has to fight for the race? That's very hard to predict but this is a strong field and we could find out.

The winning time of the first race was 1.03.11.

Allan is telling Hislop that he felt Copper Knight would have gone again if he'd been challenged and that he had a bit left in the locker. He thought it was good ground but could dry out quite quickly with the wind while he gives Bollin Margaret a positive mention for later in the week.

1400: Tim Easterby's hat is blowing in the wind as he's interviewed by Matt Chapman.

He wasn't celebrating extravagantly.

Oli Bell is out on course with David Allan: "He's an absolute legend in the yard and I haven't had a feel like that off him for a couple of years.

"He's been an absolutely fantastic servant for us."

Jawwaal was confirmed in fourth with Mondammej fifth.

Sky Bet paid down to seventh and I don't know who filled that spot but I know it wasn't Pendleton who was going nowhere prior to getting hampered.

1354: Almost set.

Mike Cattermole has the call on Racing TV.

El Astronaute and Copper Knight show up well early as does Major Jumbo.

Copper Knight keeps going.

Value Bet selection Live In The Moment second ahead of Hurricane Ivor from seven and 19 with Twilight Calls next.

The winner was returned at 18/1, ridden by David Allan and trained by Tim Easterby.

The winner came from stall 3, the runner-up from 13, Hurricane from 5 with the other pair from 8 and 21.

Those low(ish) numbers again.

Twilight Calls again promised more than he delivered.

Hats off to Angus McNae who put up Copper Knight when introducing the preview of that race this morning.

1348: Talking of energy, Matt Chapman is in the betting ring at York and he also gives a shout out for Mondammej.

Around half the field must have been put up through the course of the morning.

At least that should mean that someone will be smiling in around four or five minutes time.

"We've always held him in quite high regard. He was his own worst enemy early on this year but since the gelding operation he seems to have turned the corner," says Harry Teal of Whenthedealisdone.

"Oxted came out of his op really well and is back on the walker, he's really bright," he adds.

Oisin Murphy was out of the saddle for a moment there but I don't think there was anything untoward.

There is some money for Pendleton and Soul Seeker. Loading. The graphics have just come up and Soul Seeker is 11s from 20s. A good late move.

1340: The runners are in the paddock ahead of the opening Sky Bet and Symphony Group Handicap and the atmosphere is building - everyone just seems happy to be out and about and working in front of a crowd again.

Walsh and Hislop are on paddock duty and the former was very impressed with the way Whenthedealisdone hit the line at Goodwood and he expects him to confirm the form with Twilight Calls despite a 6lb rise.

There aren't very many warm words for my fancy Pendleton though.

Mondammej has gone early to post and Hislop thinks he could be suited by this extended five furlongs.

She also has some encouragement for fans of Ostilio who has been put up by the Punting Pointers team at a huge price. There was some money around for him at Goodwood before he drifted again.

This is a very energetic run through the runners in the paddock.

Money continues to come for Hurricane Ivor who now has two handlers. There's been a lot of love for him this morning, including from the Timeform Analyst (above).

1335: The whispers and money proved spot on at Carlisle and go some way to explaining why Stott was at Carlisle rather than York where he might have been expected to be riding.

Hala Hala Athmani has bolted up to complete a double for the jockey and trainer.

"She looks a good filly. She looks a quality filly. Her half-brother won first time out at Carlisle and went on to win two Group Ones. She's got a long way to go to be that good but she looked quality there," says Mark Howard.

She was returned the 11/8 favourite and I'd think we'd be hearing a good bit more about her.

1330: We heard a little from Walsh a few minutes ago that he was with Love in the Juddmonte International and this is what he had to say in his column for Paddy Power (above):

"I’m not sold on who wins this one. There’s something about Mishriff that has never gelled with me and for that reason I’m willing to take him on. Mohaafeth isn’t good enough to win, Alcohol Free wants a bit of cut in the ground and Mac Swiney needs that too. That brings me back to Love. She is a Guineas and Oaks winner but has her form been good enough since? I was disappointed by her in the King George but I’m going to forgive her."

Hmm.

Is she as good as she looked last year or was she beating trees and were her limitations exposed in the King George?

You pay your money and you take your choice.

It's going to be a fascinating race and tactics will, as usual I suppose, play a huge part.

1324: Sky Bet's Michael Shinners is with Lydia Hislop and says: "Mishriff was as short as 13/8 yesterday but is out to 2/1 and Love is solid at 3s.

"The money is for Alcohol Free. It's a wonderful race and we're boosting both Mishriff and Love. A race I'm really looking forward to.

"High Definition is pretty solid in the market for the Sky Bet Great Voltigeur, I think Kemari will be the best result of the three for us but High Definition has been the best backed this morning."

The other market movers he runs through are as previously reported as the coverage returns to Carlisle where Ryan and Stott have the favourite and are bidding to complete a quick double.

1310: Kevin Ryan and Kevin Stott are on the board at Carlisle and it's not too long to wait until we're racing at York.

Nick Luck and Chris Dixon are presenting the afternoon show on Racing TV and they are lauding the sportsmanship of Alcohol Free's connections in allowing her to take her chance in the Juddmonte International.

There are huge doubts about whether she will stay but in many respects it is a shot to nothing.

Dixon echoes his brother's thoughts on Mishriff and is sweet on the 2/1 favourite.

A few race watchers pointed to Love's unusually awkward head carriage at Ascot last time, suggesting that she might have been feeling something (the fast ground?) and I don't think I've heard that mentioned this morning.

We did hear from her trainer who pointed out that the race wasn't run to suit her at all last time and he has been happy with her since. He certainly didn't give the impression that he'd given up hope of reversing that form with Mishriff.

Lydia Hislop has just asked Ruby Walsh why Love can reverse the form and Walsh says: "I'm a Love fan. I think she underperformed in the King George and I think she can return to her best form here."

Are you with Walsh and Love?

I was very impressed with Mishriff at Ascot and felt that he proved conclusively that he can cut it at the top level in Europe. The trip at Ascot stretched him but today's 10 furlongs is his optimum and accordingly, I would imagine that this race has always been his primary target. I like him.

1257: There's no time to rest during a festival week and the team have been busy recording a preview for tomorrow's card which I will post above.

Today's previews can be found above the posts at 1148 and 1038.

I had been 'busy' browsing for a clip of Sergeant Cecil winning the Ebor after mention of Rod Millman but I didn't turn anything up.

He was a wonderful and very popular stayer.

1245: Matt 'Value Bet' Brocklebank has kindly forwarded the latest Sky Bet market movers for York and here they are:

1350 – Twilight Calls 4/1 from 6/1

1425 – Dubawi Legend 15/8 from 9/4

1500 – Youth Spirit 7/1 from 11/1

1535 – Alenquer 17/2 from 12/1

1610 – Scaramanga 10/3 from 15/2

1645 – Ey Up It’s Maggie 9/2 from 8/1

1720 – I’m A Gambler 17/2 from 12/1

1238: I wasn't in a great rush to dive into the IRE Incentive, It Pays To Buy Irish Stakes (1645) but I could be persuaded yet!

The money for Four Adaay is certainly persuasive that she can bounce back from a slightly disappointing run at Newmarket having previously pushed Whenthedealisdone close at Windsor.

Rod Millman has his string in good form and this filly has been backed from a general 16/1 down to 9/1 and it's reasonably easy to make a case for her.

Oisin Murphy has ridden her twice recently but is on board her Newmarket conqueror Ballintoy Harbour.

I don't know but it's possible that he might have struggled to get down to 8-5 to ride her and he does give her a positive mention in his Sporting Life column so perhaps nothing should be read into him riding Paul Midgley's runner.

At the top of the market, support continues to come for Ey Up It's Maggie who has good course form to her name.

1226: The Sky Bet Handicap has a decent each-way look to the market as they're betting 8/1 bar the top two, Scaramanga and Arcadian Sunrise.

There are 17 runners still standing and extra place offers almost across the board.

I didn't have a hugely strong view but Bodyline has to be of interest given he was sent off at just 11/2 for the Melrose last season (admittedly running like a drain) and Elysian Flame caught the eye when coming from a long way back at Goodwood to finish third in a race where the first two home were always prominent.

Get Shirty makes his debut for David O'Meara but he's taken a walk in the market from the (possibly conservative) opening show which doesn't offer any encouragement for his prospects this afternoon.

I don't have anything against the two market leaders except their price and it would be no great surprise to see the Irish raider prevail.

1218: The Racing TV Team have provided their Team Tips and four of the presenters have nominated a runner in the first!

Niall Hannity: Desert Safari. Shaping like he's got a big one in him. Drawn 6 is perfect and James Doyle on board, has a big each-way chance.

Megan Nicholls: Major Jumbo. A massive each-way price back to five furlongs for the first time in a while

Neil Phillips: Ehraz. Devastating at Ascot and has an exciting future.

Martin Dixon: Hurricane Ivor: Improving young sprinter who is back on a sounder surface. Pace set-up will be perfect for him and so should the track.

Tom Stanley: Hurricane Ivor. Ran a cracker two starts ago, didn't like the ground last time.

Angus McNae: Mohaafeth. Absolutely no chance the way the Sky Bet York Stakes was run and is miles better than the bare result and his previous form gives him a big shout.

1205: In the unlikely event that Pendleton proves me right in the opener, that will be enough to sustain my energy levels through the day as I also like Wonderful World in the closing Sky Bet Nursery.

He's also proving very easy to back!

I know you're supposed to keep ears closed and eyes open but there was a strong word for him ahead of the Brocklesby way back in March and he beat all bar Chipotle.

He was turned out quickly at Bath but was beaten and then wasn't seen again until earlier this month.

Again, the winning connections comments may be best ignored - or treated with caution - but I've been called rude names before and am encouraged by what Jack Channon had to say after the Bungle Inthejungle colt's victory.

“He’s a nice horse and we thought quite a bit of him – we ran him in the Brocklesby and actually thought he’d probably win that day, but bumped into Chipotle.

“He had a little setback during his run at Bath, which is why he’s had a little bit of time off, but he’s come back in great form.

“He was entitled to do that (win today) and we’re just pleased to get him back on the track and enjoying himself again.

“We’ll see what the handicapper does. If he gives us a chance, we might look at a nursery and then maybe on to the Mill Reef after that.”

That last sentence in particular is encouraging - unless they're just tilting at windmills. He's been given a mark of 82 and he'll have to go close from that rating if he's to take his chance in the Mill Reef.

Stanley, meanwhile, is very sweet on Bosh, a general 4/1 favourite.

Papa Cocktail is drawn high but nevertheless Dixon is keen on the Sky Bet market mover who travelled strongly at Newmarket and drops back in trip which Dixon thinks is a good move.

He looked less impressed on learning that Papa Cocktail had halved in price and was left to hope that he drifts back out.

1148: I was keen on the chances of Pendleton in the opening Sky Bet and Symphony Group Handicap but there's no market support for Michael Dods' sprinter.

He was progressing well prior to disappointing in the Wokingham, a run which is easy enough to excuse, and his form stacks up well. His trainer is hopeful that there's more to come from this five-year-old who missed the whole of last season which is encouraging but I'm more encouraged by his course form (a win and a second from two attempts) which is something I always look for on the sprint course at the Knavesmire.

Hurricane Ivor was last when the pair met in May but that was his first run for William Haggas and first of the season and came on soft ground. It's probably best not to read too much into that and the four-year-old has been proving popular.

He's not been as popular as Twilight Calls who has been described by a few pundits as a Group horse in a handicap. He didn't live up to that billing at Goodwood when behind today's second favourite Whenthedealisdone but excuses can be made.

Do you want to make them for a 4/1 shot in a 22 runner sprint?

Angus McNae gives Copper Knight and his course form a positive mention before he hands over to Stanley and Dixon with the words that he believes a low draw could be key. That would be bad news for Pendleton.

Dixon and Stanley are hoping that low numbers prevail and are with Hurricane Ivor.

High numbers have enjoyed some success this season but low numbers have been favoured over a longer period of time.

Dixon likes everything about Twilight Calls except his price but doesn't appear to have a strong view as to whether he can reverse the form with Roger Teal's runner.

He throws out Nomadic Empire at a bigger price as an in-form horse with conditions to suit.

1145: Hannity and Neil Phillips have already been to taste some champagne (I think) and are now at the York Gin stall where a chocolate and orange gin has been poured.

I'm screwing my nose up at that. I'm not convinced. I made the mistake of trying a chocolate bitter once. Never again.

The gin gets the thumbs up from the presenting team though.

1131: The Tattersalls Acomb Stakes comes under the microscope and this is a race in which I don't have a view so I'm all ears.

Scanning the news headlines during an ad break and I see comedian Sean Lock has died at just 58. That's very sad news.

Back to the Acomb and Ehraz and Noble Truth meet again; the former was an eyecatcher at Newmarket before winning his maiden.

Neither heads the market with that honour going to Dubawi Legend.

Dixon is concerned Noble Truth may be too keen (as he was on debut) in a small field on this track.

Imperial Fighter has been tipped on these pages and his victory at Goodwood is currently being discussed and Dixon thinks 'he's probably a little bit overpriced'. In short, the form isn't as strong as the others but he was very professional and likeable.

With very little racecourse evidence to go on, there aren't huge amounts to hang your hat on.

Simon Rowlands will be a familiar name to Timeform regulars and in his column for At The Races, he referenced the splits that Ehraz ran at Ascot which were the fastest 'on record for a juvenile at 6f at the course' but goes on to write of Dubawi Legend that he was 'another to run remarkably quickly late on'.

It promises to be a fascinating race.

1118: More from O'Brien and Berry ahead of the Sky Bet Great Voltigeur and I've (possibly foolishly) concentrated on High Definition.

I definitely wanted to be with him today but I didn't quite expect him to be favourite. Anyway, here's what the trainer had to say: "Everything has been good.

"The year has been a bit of a mess for him. Everything has went against him. He barely made it to the Dante and then he didn't run in the Derby and that probably broke his rhythm. He caught a heel early on and nearly went down at the Curragh and that probably broke his confidence. He was on the backfoot straightaway and Ryan half accepted it.

"He should leave that run well behind. In the Dante he looked as though he was going to get a mile and a half really well. He had a break after the Curragh, he will improve but we're looking forward to running him. We think he has the class to be a top middle distance horse."

High Definition's run in the Dante was good, he was just two lengths off Hurricane Lane after all.

I'm more than prepared to give him another chance to build on the promise of that run and his juvenile season. I suppose the fact that he's had a break since the Curragh and may not be fully wound up is a niggle but I think they'll want to know where they stand with High Definition.

I'm not too excited by the form that some of his rivals have shown but remain intrigued by Third Realm. It's easy enough to forgive a bad run at Goodwood isn't it?

Stanley suggests that the Ballydoyle horses aren't in great form this month but Dixon won't be drawn too much on that.

High Definition is Dixon's most likely winner but he is sitting firmly on the fence and hasn't got 'a really strong opinion on'.

If offered the mythical free bet, he admits he might have an each-way stab 'at something' but struggles to name what that 'something' would be with any conviction.

1113: Dixon is asked to wrap up the International and says: "I think Alenquer will be ridden quite positively, I expect Love to be close up as well and I think Mishriff and Mohaafeth to travel over the pair of them and I think Mishriff will win."

Simples.

The coverage moves on to Sky Bet's Michael Shinners who runs through the movers and special offers "We've seen money for Alenquer who has been well supported.

"It should be a wonderful race.

"Money for Youth Spirit in the Sky Bet Great Voltigeur which is our Money Back race and we've got extra places throughout the card, starting off with the first which is seven places.

"In the penultimate race we've seen money for Ey Up It's Maggie.

"In the last there's support for Papa Cocktail. He's 17/2 and was as big as 14/1 last night."

1100: You may have heard / read this already but Racing TV are showing an interview with Fran Berry and Aidan O'Brien, looking ahead to Love's run in the International.

"The King George was a bit of a mess really. We thought it would be an evenly run race and it probably wasn't.

"She ran on very well and Ryan was very happy with the run. We were very happy with the run given everything that went wrong. She came out of the race well. Ideally she wants a strong, even end-to-end gallop to see the best of her. The ground is probably important to her. She's such a beautiful mover. It will be interesting to see when she meets the three-year-olds again to see what will happen. It will be interesting.

"She will improve but what is important to her is tempo. Usually those type of horses can't quicken instantly, they need some rhythm to pick up to see the best of them. It will be interesting to see when they do meet again what does happen."

Dixon thinks she could lead but will definitely be handy.

He doesn't think she's matched last season's form yet and it's hard to quibble with that. We know that she wasn't 100% for her reappearance and O'Brien indicated that she will improve physically from the King George (although he didn't dwell on that).

I suppose much will depend on whether you believe the King George exposed her limitations or whether you believe that the way the race was run provided an adequate excuse.

Will Love bounce back?

Dixon is strong on Alcohol Free - "I couldn't have her on my mind".

He is prepared to forget about Mohaafeth's run in the Sky Bet York Stakes - 'it was run at such a slow pace, it's practically meaningless' - while admitting that his form is some way below that of the principals.

"I feel in a well run mile and quarter he's still got a bigger performance in the locker.

"For me it's pretty clear, back the favourite and have Mohaafeth covering my stake."

1052: The declarations are in for Friday (48 hour decs are the business aren't they?) and I don't think there are any surprise absentees from the Coolmore Wootton Bassett Nunthorpe Stakes with Golden Pal, Suesa, Dragon Symbol et al all due to line up.

Stradivarius will take on Trueshan in the Weatherbys Hamilton Lonsdale Cup Stakes as things stand but the forecast we've just heard may not be good news for Alan King and Hollie Doyle.

Will he take his chance or won't he?

1046: Don't work with animals they say and Winnie the Whippet refuses to sit at Hannity's instruction, then tries to bite the microphone before lying down on the job and refusing to go any further as the presenter and clerk of the course Anthea Leigh conduct their interview while walking down the track.

"Very happy," she said (with the course, not the whippet although she didn't seem to mind her antics either).

"This morning it was really sunny for a while, just clouded over a bit now but we are set for a dry day.

"Pushing the rain back now all the time in the forecast, there's still an odd forecast with a little bit of rain Friday night but the majority give us dry through Friday and possibly Saturday too. There's a lot of uncertainty.

"We'll monitor it and keep everyone up to plans as we go along.

"We're starting right on our innermost, the home straight is full width. The planned rail move will be to move out three metres over damage through the week.

"So far we're very lucky and if we get conditions like this.......these cool overcast days are a clerk's dream really."

It may not be sweltering, the jackets may not come off but the forecast looks ideal for the groundstaff and for racing.

1038: I'm sure Tom Stanley and Martin Dixon will come back to the Juddmonte International in due course but in the preliminary discussion, Dixon opines that Mishriff will be hard to beat and that Mohaafeth is 'for me, the big danger'.

He did say that he'd wondered earlier in the week whether Love was a big price but after due consideration he has opted against the super-sub.

Hurricane Ivor has received a positive mention in the first but there will be more on that later I'm sure. William Haggas' sprinter has been quite well supported among the market leaders.

1029: I was just scanning Twitter to see if there was a video update or similar on the going at York and there is the TurfTrax update which reads: "Good. 6.7. Dry since 0.8mm on Tuesday morning."

There will be more on that through the course of the day I'm sure but it doesn't look, or sound, as though any dramatic changes are expected which is good news all round.

There are just the three non-runners at present.

Racing TV's preview programme Mark Your Card has just started and hopefully there will be a snippet or two to pass on to you through the course of the next couple of hours.

Niall Hannity and Megan Nicholls were doing the intro and the latter's father runs Scaramanga in the two mile handicap; Hannity asked about that one and her ride in the nursery.

"He's definitely got a big chance but up 7lb is a huge hike in the weights. He's massively improved over hurdles, he'll love this ground and there's no reason he can't get the job done again.

"We were really happy with his mark of 81. It's a competitive race but he's in great form, his work at home has definitely improved and I'm looking forward to riding him."

The latter, Pockett Rockett, is around the 33/1 mark in a hot race.

1018: The market movers from Paddy Power and Sky Bet were posted nice and early on site at 0954 and can be found via the image below.

I'm a little surprised that Alcohol Free is proving as popular as she is.

She's enjoyed a wonderful season of course but I was in the camp doubting whether she would stay a mile in the spring so even though that proved to be well wide of the mark, I feel as though I ought to stick to my guns with the No Nay Never filly facing another quarter of a mile this afternoon.

Might as well be hanged for a sheep as a lamb.

Is it good news that none of the horses at the top of my short-list (subject to change!) feature among the movers?

I'm going to take that as a yes. For the time being at least.

1011: Good morning everyone!

I hope you're looking forward to a cracking few days.

I was reading Dave Nevison's preview on the Racing TV site this morning (having already read our extensive previews and tips boss!) and rather enjoyed his intro which referred to the 'hellishly difficult' handicaps adding 'if it does happen to click then it will be a very good week indeed. Even if it doesn’t it will still be great watching some of the best horses around at one of the best tracks in the world.'

That seemed a reasonable summary to me and we've certainly got all areas of that covered on today's card.

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