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York

Tomorrow, May 14, 2025FlatClass 26f

Likeable types HOLKHAM BAY and Two Tribes are taken to come to the fore in a typically competitive renewal of this handicap. The latter is very appealing on the back of his solid reappearance effort and with Ryan Moore booked but Holkham Bay caught the eye at Goodwood recently and he gets the nod. Kevin Ryan has saddled the last two winners of this and his representatives Bergerac and We Never Stop both have claims, while Change Signs is also shortlisted, along with Glenfinnan.

  • Holkham Bay
  • Two Tribes
  • Bergerac
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 4 places
  • 10. Two Tribes
    J: Ryan MooreT: Richard Spencer
    F: 2045476-3
    Price History:
    5.00
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    8-13
    Gear:
    blinkers
    Official Rating:
    90
    Days Since Last Run:
    11
    Verdict
    Likeable sort who failed to win in 2024 but typically gave his running, not least when fourth in a major C&D handicap in August (didn't enjoy best of runs and finished hot on the heels of third-placed Commanche Falls). Went close on return at Newmarket and bold show likely with Ryan Moore booked.
  • 3. Holkham Bay
    J: Oisin MurphyT: William Knight
    F: 211071-85
    Price History:
    7.00
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    9-7
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    98
    Days Since Last Run:
    12
    Verdict
    Wrapped up good 2024 campaign with a second success at Ascot in October. Well held at the Ebor meeting here last summer but 2 previous visits to the Knavesmire resulted in a near-miss before going one better in a 20-runner handicap (both over C&D). Unlucky at Goodwood recently and he's a key player.
  • 4. We Never Stop
    J: Shane GrayT: Kevin Ryan
    F: 12-226711
    Price History:
    7.00
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-7
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    98
    Days Since Last Run:
    26
    Verdict
    More good efforts than bad ones since the cheekpieces went on, striking with the headgear applied for the first time at Redcar (5f, good to firm) last summer and since won 3 times on the AW, taking 6f handicaps at Southwell and Newcastle the last twice. This is tougher but he's clearly in good nick.
  • 2. Commanche Falls
    J: Connor BeasleyT: Michael Dods
    F: 5634658-7
    Price History:
    10.00
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    9-11
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    102
    Days Since Last Run:
    18
    Verdict
    Elevated to a genuine pattern-class performer in 2023, winning listed events in Ireland and over this C&D, either side of a Newbury Group 3. Failed to scale those heights last year but was a good third off 5 lb higher in a major handicap at the Ebor meeting. Should come on for recent Leicester run.
  • 11. Bergerac
    J: Tom EavesT: Kevin Ryan
    F: 156635-78
    Price History:
    11.00
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    8-11
    Gear:
    blinkers
    Official Rating:
    88
    Days Since Last Run:
    17
    Verdict
    Dual C&D winner in the past and performed with credit all 3 visits here in 2024. Back down to the mark off which he gained his latest success at Newcastle last June following a couple of low-key runs on the AW since returning from a break and he's certainly capable of a bold show.
  • 12. Change Sings
    J: Charles BishopT: Eve Johnson Houghton
    F: 15/6118-32
    Price History:
    10.00
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    8-11
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    88
    Days Since Last Run:
    33
    Verdict
    Won twice from 4 starts last year and has resumed in good form this spring, placed in 6f handicaps at Kempton and Newbury (good). Remains 4 lb above last winning mark and this would be the most competitive race he has contested so far, but he merits respect all the same.
  • 5. Ramazan
    J: Oisin McSweeneyT: Richard Fahey
    F: 782030-60
    Price History:
    11.00
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    9-6
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    97
    Days Since Last Run:
    18
    Verdict
    Smart performer at his best and, though winless last term, he was runner-up twice in big handicaps, latterly going close in the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon (6f, good to firm) in August. However, efforts so far this season leave much to be desired and Prince of Pillo is presumably the stable No 1.
  • 14. First Folio
    J: Joe FanningT: Julie Camacho
    F: 643416-09
    Price History:
    19.00
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    8-10
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    87
    Days Since Last Run:
    18
    Verdict
    Ended lengthy losing run at Yarmouth in September but remains 1 lb above that winning mark, despite finishing nearer last than first in handicaps at Newmarket and Doncaster since returning to action last month.
  • 8. Prince Of Pillo
    J: Oisin James OrrT: Richard Fahey
    F: 77/8-19561
    Price History:
    17.00
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    8-13
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    90
    Days Since Last Run:
    17
    Verdict
    Pattern-class at 2 yrs (winner of listed race and twice made the frame in Group company) and while it would appear that things haven't gone entirely to plan since, he has scored twice on the AW in recent months, including at Southwell (6f) last time. Still, more will be needed back on turf.
  • 13. Dark Thirty
    J: Sean LeveyT: Richard Hannon
    F: 000006-10
    Price History:
    9.00
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    8-11
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    88
    Days Since Last Run:
    29
    Verdict
    Positive start last season, winning a 6f Newmarket handicap before finishing a good third in another over 7f at the same course. Successful on his reappearance this time round, too, but subsequently finished nearer last than first back at Newmarket and his record is a little too patchy for comfort.
  • 6. Glenfinnan
    J: Rossa RyanT: Michael Dods
    F: 3560100-0
    Price History:
    15.00
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    9-3
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    94
    Days Since Last Run:
    45
    Verdict
    Bagged second win of 2024 at Sandown (7f, good) in August but struggled both subsequent starts of that campaign, serving as reminders that he's not the most consistent. Conversely, there were positives to glean from his Doncaster return (badly hampered at a crucial stage) and he's on a good mark.
  • 7. Secret Guest
    J: Andrew BreslinT: Bryan Smart
    F: 32032-681
    Price History:
    21.00
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    8-13
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    90
    Days Since Last Run:
    11
    Verdict
    Failed to land a blow back from a break at Newcastle but showed the benefit of that run when scoring under a more positive ride at Thirsk (6f, good) recently. On the downside, he's yet to win off a mark this high and has struggled in C&D handicaps on both previous visits to York.
  • 16. Rousing Encore
    J: James SullivanT: Ruth Carr
    F: 521335-56
    Price History:
    15.00
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    8-5
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    82
    Days Since Last Run:
    18
    Verdict
    Largely creditable efforts upon joining this yard last year and deservedly got his head in front at Ayr (6f, good) in October. By no means disgraced in decent handicaps at Newbury and Leicester this time round and he's not without each-way hope.
  • 15. Mister Sox
    J: T. Kiely-MarshallT: Tim Easterby
    F: 42544-111
    Price History:
    17.00
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    8-7
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    84
    Days Since Last Run:
    5
    Verdict
    Largely consistent last term and has kicked on again this year, completing the hat-trick in a 10-runner Ripon handicap (6f, good to firm) 5 days ago. On the downside, his mark has inevitably suffered as a consequence of that winning spree and this is tougher than the races he usually contests.
  • 1. Korker
    J: Jack NichollsT: K. R. Burke
    F: 423359-90
    Price History:
    17.00
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    9-12
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    103
    Days Since Last Run:
    3
    Verdict
    Boasts plenty of solid form here, including at this meeting in recent years, and one of his best efforts of a winless 2024 campaign was when second in C&D listed race at the Ebor meeting. Little impact in 2 runs on AW this year, including at Newcastle on Sunday, but better expected now back on turf.
  • 9. Brave Empire
    J: Tom MarquandT: Ivan Furtado
    F: 611/91600-
    Price History:
    31.00
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    8-13
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    90
    Days Since Last Run:
    307
    Verdict
    Winner of 2 of his 3 starts as a 2-y-o and bagged a Class 2 Lingfield handicap (6f, AW) on second run of what turned out to be a truncated 2024 campaign (absent since finishing nearer last than first on final run for Roger Varian last July). Gelded/undergone a wind op ahead of this yard debut.
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