York
Tomorrow, FlatClass 21m3f
Verdict
Verdict
This is wide open but it could pay to side with FRENCH DUKE who hasn't been seen to best effect on his last 2 runs at Ascot and Southwell and has slipped to a handy-looking mark for his in-form handler. Master Vintner showed the benefit of blinkers when going in at Thirsk last time and rates a big threat with likely more to offer, while the consistent Tycoon can also play a prominent role with Ryan Moore in the saddle. The Irish-trained duo Truth Be Told and Zanndabad complete the shortlist.
French Duke
Master Vintner
Tycoon
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 4 places
15. Primo LaraJ: C. T. KeaneT: Jane Chapple-HyamF: 69-962511- Price History:
- 5.50
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 86
- Days Since Last Run:
- 27
VerdictEnded a lengthy losing run at Wolverhampton in July on final run for Jack Morland and followed it up with victory in 15-runner handicap at Ascot (1½m, good to firm) 27 days ago. Up 7 lb but not out of things.
7. Master BuilderJ: Tom MarquandT: David MenuisierF: 0/240600-1- Price History:
- 6.50
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 92
- Days Since Last Run:
- 100
VerdictGoes very well fresh and resumed with success in 17-runner handicap over C&D (good to soft) in May. Didn't kick on last season but can't be discounted here after another break.
2. Wave RiderJ: Oisin MurphyT: George ScottF: 32312-030- Price History:
- 7.50
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-11
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 99
- Days Since Last Run:
- 24
VerdictDual 1¼m scorer in 2025 for Harry Charlton. Placed on 2 of his first 3 outings in Bahrain for George Scott over the winter but had a breathing operation before eleventh of 17 in handicap at Goodwood (1¼m, good to firm) 24 days ago. Cheekpieces go on for first time now.
1. Plage De HavreJ: P. J. McDonaldT: Andrew BaldingF: 12P31-639- Price History:
- 11.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 100
- Days Since Last Run:
- 48
VerdictEnded 2025 with wide-margin win at Haydock (1½m) in July. Back to form when third in handicap at York (1½m) in May not at his best when ninth of 12 at Newmarket (1½m, firm) last time. No surprise to see him bounce back.- 3. French DukeJ: James DoyleT: Hamad Al JehaniF: 803-16066
- Price History:
- 9.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 97
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictDoubled his tally for new yard at Meydan (1½m) in January. Back after a break in good form, not seen to best effect on his last 2 runs, latterly when sixth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (11f) 15 days ago. Weighted to go very well off a slipping mark. 
8. SportingsilvermineJ: Marco GhianiT: James OwenF: 00713102- Price History:
- 10.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 92
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictAdvanced his form this summer when gaining a second success in handicap at Newmarket (1½m). Right back on track with second of 10 at Ascot (1½m, good to firm) 13 days ago, challenging wide. No forlorn hope nudged up 1 lb.- 4. Master VintnerJ: Rossa RyanT: Ralph BeckettF: 3110-7221
- Price History:
- 11.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 96
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictGot back on the up in first-time blinkers when landing 6-runner handicap at Thirsk (1½m, good) 14 days ago, forging clear last 1f. Up 5 lb but remains quite unexposed. Big player with headgear again sported. 
12. ZanndabadJ: Jamie SpencerT: A. J. MartinF: 66/7049-88- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-1
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 89
- Days Since Last Run:
- 55
VerdictLooked unlucky not to go very close when fourth at last year's York Ebor meeting and scored twice over hurdles in the autumn. Caught too far back when eighth in the Chester Cup and Northumberland Plate at Newcastle this summer. Capable off this mark if things go right.- 6. TycoonJ: Ryan MooreT: Kevin Philippart de FoyF: 867-53032
- Price History:
- 19.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 94
- Days Since Last Run:
- 27
VerdictMaiden winner for the Gosden stable and plenty of useful placed efforts in handicaps since, runner-up over C&D last time. Needs taking seriously with Ryan Moore now up. Engaged Newmarket 3.45 Thursday. 
9. Say What You SeeJ: Billy GarrittyT: Liam BaileyF: 11d-352112- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 91
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictBack on the up and scored at Pontefract (1½m) and over 1¼m here (first-time cheekpieces) in June. Posted a very good second of 12 in handicap at Southwell (11f) 15 days ago. Can go well again in retained headgear.
11. ExplodeJ: William BuickT: Faye BramleyF: 22160-811- Price History:
- 17.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 90
- Days Since Last Run:
- 6
VerdictIn fine form for current yard and followed up Catterick (1½m) success in July with victory in 5-runner handicap at Newbury (1½m, good to firm) 6 days ago, dictating the pace. This is tougher under a 5 lb penalty though.
17. Cuff ItJ: Saffie OsborneT: Richard SpencerF: 514- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 87
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
VerdictLanded novice at Windsor (1¼m) in June and backed it up with a solid fourth of 10 in novice at Kempton (11f) 16 days ago. This is a tough ask on his handicap debut however.
14. GenealogyJ: Clifford LeeT: Faye BramleyF: 215/88-50- Price History:
- 21.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 88
- Days Since Last Run:
- 40
VerdictA useful ex-Irish performer but sole Flat success came in 2024. Resumed winning ways after a breathing operation for new yard in 2m novice hurdle at Stratford last month. Big career best needed back in this sphere though.
16. Jimmy SpeakingJ: Silvestre De SousaT: Chris DwyerF: 00-112944- Price History:
- 29.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 84
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictKickstarted 2026 with 7f wins at Doncaster and Southwell. In good form since, though faded late when fourth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (11f) 15 days ago. Has his stamina to prove here.- 5. Ernst BlofeldJ: Daniel TudhopeT: Hamad Al JehaniF: 3400-4175
- Price History:
- 31.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 95
- Days Since Last Run:
- 41
VerdictWon at Kempton (1½m) for his new yard in May and has posted 2 solid efforts at Ascot since, not ideally placed when fifth of 8 in handicap (1½m, good to firm) on latter occasion. Respected. 
13. Shadow DanceJ: Kaiya FraserT: Rebecca MenziesF: 13/907-670- Price History:
- 21.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-1
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 89
- Days Since Last Run:
- 139
VerdictSmart handicapper at his peak for Roger Varian and took this in 2024. Well below that level in 3 outings since joining Rebecca Menzies and came in last of 13 in handicap at Musselburgh (1¾m, soft) in April. Tongue strap and cheekpieces go on for first time after a break.- Unnamed Favourite
- Unnamed 2nd Favourite
Non-Runners
10. Truth Be ToldJ: Non RunnerT: M. C. GrassickF: 3/65941-12- Price History:
- 19.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 91
- Days Since Last Run:
- 32
VerdictMuch improved for his new yard this season, scoring at Leopardstown (1¼m) in May and posting an excellent second of 9 in handicap at Ballinrobe (13f, good) 32 days ago when conceding first run. This Irish challenger shouldn't be underestimated despite a 4 lb weights rise.