Check out our star columnist's thoughts on his team for the final day of the Welcome to Yorkshire Ebor Festival.
Saturday's runners
13:50 York - Forest Ranger
He’s carrying a Group Two penalty for winning the Huxley which makes it tough for him. He’s been placed in the race before and I’d be delighted if he managed that again.
13:50 York - Space Traveller
I’ve been mad keen to have a go at a mile with this fellow and we’re trying a mile and 177 yards here so we’ll definitely find out if he stays. He’s out of a Galileo mare and there’s every chance he’ll get the trip and if he does he’ll go well.
14:10 Newmarket - Saint Of Katowice
He’s been unlucky in that he’s met some decent horses along the way but his form is working out well and I think he’s been given a chance by the handicapper. I’d be disappointed if he didn’t run well.
15:00 York - Mr Lupton
This is a Group One in all but name. I’m interested to see how he gets on over seven furlongs as it might suit him but I could have found an easier race to find out.
16:10 York - Dylan De Vega
He’s a good, solid, hardy horse and we’re putting cheekpieces on here as Tony Hamilton just feels he keeps a little for himself. Hopefully they’ll make him concentrate and he can step up again as he’s a horse with plenty of boot.
16:10 York - Mighty Spirit
She’s a star. I’m being tough on her but she’s not giving me any chance not to be as she bounces out of her races so well. This is a warm heat but she’ll give her running and I’d be delighted if she was placed.
16:45 York - Another Touch
He ran well from an ordinary draw in the John Smith’s Cup last time and has fared a little better on that front here. He’d have a chance.
16:45 York – Furzig
He’s got to step up but is going the right way. He’s not had a lot of racing and is learning how to do it properly now. He did well to win at Newcastle last time and could easily improve again.
16:45 York - Society Red
On a going day he’d have a chance of being placed, on a bad day he wouldn’t. That’s him I’m afraid but he’s run well here before and isn’t a horse I’d ever draw a line through at York.
17:30 Redcar - Bond's Boy
He’s a big horse who has just grown and grown but he’s ready to start out now and this looked a good place to get him going.
17:30 Redcar – Ventura Express
He’s one who will definitely win a novice. He just had a small issue and ‘m a fraction worried he might need this. If he doesn’t he’ll go very close.
18:00 Redcar - Lexi The One
She’s not rated to win a race like this but this might not be the strongest of races and she’s qualified for the £10,000 bonus and we thought we’d give it a go. Seven furlongs at Redcar will be absolutely ideal for her.
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