York Horse Racing Tips

IZUBA was a promising second when introduced over 6f at Ascot. The third has franked the form by scoring since, while the winner was thought good enough to contest the Gimcrack last month. The son of Siyouni should appreciate stepping up in trip and is a strong contender. Ghost Raider was another eyecatcher on debut at Kempton and must be taken seriously switched to turf. The well-bred newcomer, Bayraktar, looks the pick of Karl Burke's pair, while Scenic Route appeals representing the stable responsible for last year's winner.

Harb is likely to be popular under a double penalty following wins at Beverley and Newcastle, while Little Mi Mi and Sports Coach are interesting each-way alternatives. However, slender preference is for the low-mileage EXPLOSIVE FINNISH, who came good over this C&D on his most recent start. Freshened up by a short break, a 6lb rise should be no barrier to further success for this ground-versatile and improving three-year-old. Havana Rum is another attractive proposition who should handle the forecast ground conditions well.

HIGH FIBRE has struck under both codes since joining James Owen and can continue that winning run. The seven-year-old, who holds an entry in the Cesarewitch next month, has gone well here before and is taken to uphold the recent Newmarket form with runner-up and stable companion Percy Shelley, despite a 5lb rise in the handicap. Marbuzet escapes a penalty having won an apprentice contest at Beverley and is another to seriously consider, while Pinatique warrants a betting check on just her second start for Sir Mark Prescott.

From a handy berth, Dark Moon Rising looks to hold solid claims. Having struck over C&D in July, he was a creditable sixth in a heritage handicap over track and trip on Ebor day. However, CASTLE STUART finished a place ahead of him and has actually been eased 1lb. The Dubawi colt has posted a couple of other respectable efforts on the Knavesmire this summer and may well be the value. Tuscan Hills kept on into second over the mile at Newmarket and might be capable of better, while handicap newcomer Besieged must also enter calculations.

It's easy to make a case for many of these, but perhaps none more so than the Richard Hughes-trained AMERICA QUEEN. Following a creditable fourth in a Group 3 over C&D, she powered clear to record a commanding win at Pontefract and can continue her progress back on the Knavesmire. Double Rush's winning run came to an end in the July Cup but he's a real player with his sights lowered, and don't give up on Extremely Zain just yet because it wasn't a bad effort in the Hungerford.

Woohoo has had a very unfortunate time since June, having found one too good on seven of her last eight appearances and she is likely to mount a bold bid again, but this time behind QUEST FOR FUN. Tim Easterby's eight-year-old did well to finish as close as he did when dead-heating for third over track and trip in July and could get back to winning ways. Southwell scorer Mr Noble and Power Fizz are others to consider.

Callisto Dream returned from a seven-month absence to score by a nose over this trip at Pontefract in May and is likely to be thereabouts off just a 2lb higher rating, but it may pay to side with RAJAPOUR. David O'Meara's charge sliced his way through the field to by just under two lengths at Redcar on his most recent start and a 5lb rise might prove to be lenient. Alpha Capture and Dwindling Funds are others to keep an eye on.