Our York racing tips cover all 6 races on the card today, Friday 24th July 2026. The action gets underway at 17:32 and runs through to 20:25, with going reported as 6.3) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Tolstoy boasts a 50% strike rate from 6 runs at the track, William Buick has been in fine form here with 65 wins from 428 rides, Roger Teal’s yard sends out runners with a 18.18% strike rate at this venue. Below you’ll find race-by-race breakdowns with our top selections, live odds and tipster picks.
Tipster Performance at York
Here’s how the leading tipsters have fared at York over the last two years (minimum 10 selections):
| Tipster | Source | Selections | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fortunatus | Sheffield Star | 18 | 7 | 38.89% | 50% |
| Lee Sobot | Yorkshire Evening Post | 19 | 7 | 36.84% | 63.16% |
| Newmarket | Racing Post | 12 | 4 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Garry Owen | Daily Record | 20 | 6 | 30% | 55% |
| Glendale | The Scotsman | 17 | 5 | 29.41% | 64.71% |
17:32 – eventmasters.co.uk Handicap
Race Details: 7f | Class 4 | Going: 6.3) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This is a proper York handicap to start the card: 18 runners, five places on offer, and plenty with believable claims. Alpha Capture arrives in good nick after a solid second and is obvious enough at the head of the market, while Jonny Concrete has been knocking on the door and should go well again. Quest For Fun and Golden Strike have form figures and ratings that put them right in the mix, and the lightly weighted Ashen is the sort who could easily outrun his price if the race sets up for a late run. The problem for punters is that there are seasoned handicappers everywhere you look, from Roaring Ralph to Orne and Mr King, so this feels more like a tricky puzzle than a race to get carried away in.
Top Selections
1. Jonny Concrete – 6/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Jack Nicholls | Trainer: Iain Jardine | Form: 0-3244 | Rating: 94 | Topspeed: 78
He has been threatening to win a race like this for a while and, unlike a few of these, comes here with his form absolutely out in the open. Those recent figures of 3244 do not scream winner, but they do show consistency in competitive handicaps, and his mark of 94 looks workable rather than punitive. Draw 10 is perfectly fine in a big-field York seven furlongs, and there is little fluke about the level he has been running to. At 6/1 he is not a wild price, but he does look the most solid blend of current form, handicapping chance and reliability in a race full of risks. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Ashen – 11/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Rhys Elliott | Trainer: Jim Goldie | Form: 731342 | Rating: 91 | Topspeed: 87
Ashen makes plenty of each-way appeal in a race where carrying less weight could matter late on. He arrives in better heart than his double-figure odds suggest, with form figures of 731342, and that Topspeed mark of 87 is one of the better numbers in the field. Off just 123, he gets in here with a nice racing weight and has the profile of one who should be competitive if he gets a decent pace to aim at. Jim Goldie’s runners are often tough and straightforward in these northern handicaps, and 11/1 looks fair rather than flashy given how many boxes he ticks. He is the each-way punt against the more exposed principals. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Jonny Concrete is the sensible win play because he keeps running to the same useful level and does not need much more to take this. Ashen is the each-way alternative at a fairer price, especially with five places available. Alpha Capture is an obvious danger, while Quest For Fun and Golden Strike also have the form to get involved if things fall right.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Capture | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Misunderstood | 15/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Lord Bertie | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Jonny Concrete | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Mr King | 11/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Stratocracy | 16/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Roaring Ralph | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Quest For Fun | 15/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Mister Sox | 14/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Golden Strike | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Monsieur Bondy | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Royal Accord | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Fortamour | 25/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Orne | 7/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Betfair) |
| Ashen | 11/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Invincible Ruby | 16/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Betfair) |
| Intervention | 50/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Jet Warrior | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| The Data Detective | Alpha Capture |
| Jim Delahunt | Jonny Concrete |
| Moorestyle | Misunderstood |
| racing-daily.com | Orne |
| Fortunatus | Quest For Fun |
18:05 – Elevator Company Handicap (GBBPlus Race)
Race Details: 2m | Class 4 | Going: 6.3) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This is a proper staying handicap rather than a procession, with a few arriving in form and several others lurking on workable marks. Rogue Empire is the obvious starting point after rattling off a hat-trick, but this is a deeper race than the small-field events he has been dominating and York asks a different question over a bare 2m. Talismans Time remains lightly raced for a stayer and shaped encouragingly when third on his return, while Trojan Sun brings solid recent form and a notably strong Topspeed figure. Vaguely Royal and Tarbat Ness are also coming here off wins, so there is no shortage of momentum in the line-up. It looks a tricky puzzle rather than a vintage Class 4, and the balance between stamina, handicap momentum and tactical position should decide it.
Top Selections
1. Talismans Time – 5/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Cian Horgan | Trainer: Edward Bethell | Form: 110-P3 | Rating: 90 | Topspeed: 53
He is the one I want on side because there should still be more to come from him as a staying handicapper. Those wins earlier in his profile hinted at a useful engine, and the comeback third after a break was the sort of run that suggested he would strip fitter here. Bethell’s horses are rarely sent into races like this without a plan, and a mark of 90 does not look beyond him if he settles and sees the trip out strongly. At 5/1 he is not exactly hidden, but he still makes more appeal than the exposed stayers and can improve past them. Bet: WIN
2. Trojan Sun – 15/2 with Sky Bet
Jockey: Paul Mulrennan | Trainer: Jim Goldie | Form: 938163 | Rating: 90 | Topspeed: 84
Trojan Sun looks the each-way value in a race where plenty have chances but not many are bombproof. He has been running consistently, won three starts back and again shaped well when third last time, so the current mark looks fair enough. That Topspeed figure of 84 jumps off the page in the context of this race, and he has the profile of a horse who will keep galloping when others have cried enough. Mulrennan is a good booking for this sort of test and from a low draw he should be able to hold a sensible position. Around 15/2 makes him a very workable each-way punt. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Talismans Time is the win play as the likely improver in a race full of solid but familiar stayers. Trojan Sun is the each-way option with four places on offer, because his recent form and Topspeed mark make him hard to leave out of the frame. Rogue Empire is the danger if completing the four-timer, while Vaguely Royal is another to respect after getting back on the scoresheet.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talismans Time | 5/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Midnight Rumble | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Venezuelan | 20/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Trojan Sun | 6/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 15/2 | 11/2 | 15/2 (Sky Bet) |
| Rogue Empire | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Betfair) |
| Tarbat Ness | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Treasure Islands | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Valley Of Flowers | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Vaguely Royal | 7/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Furhaan | 11/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Nanny Park | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Newport | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 6/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Queen Roslyn | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Betfair) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Lambourn | Rogue Empire |
18:40 – Ire-Incentive, It Pays To Buy Irish EBF Restricted Novice (Bands C-D) (EBF Qual) (GBB/IRE Incentive)
Race Details: 7f | Class 3 | Going: 6.3) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a pretty informative restricted novice rather than a messy guessathon, with the market understandably revolving around Coral Cove, who sets a clear standard on figures after finishing second and posting a hefty 93 rating with an 81 Topspeed. Travellers Girl brings the best body of experience, though, and her 433 sequence suggests she is knocking on the door. The First Drop also commands respect after making a promising start when runner-up and is the one punters looking beyond the obvious favourite may latch onto. Behind those, most of the rest need major improvement or are likely playing for places at best. In a field of eight, the pace and how professionally these juveniles settle over 7f could decide plenty, but the class edge at the top is hard to ignore.
Top Selections
1. Coral Cove – 1/1 with Betfair
Jockey: Kieran Shoemark | Trainer: James Owen | Form: 2 | Rating: 93 | Topspeed: 81
Coral Cove is the one they all have to beat. A debut second is one thing, but a mark of 93 and an 81 Topspeed in this company is another entirely, and those numbers put him well clear of these on what we know so far. He also receives weight from some of the colts carrying 133lb, which only strengthens his hand. James Owen’s juvenile looks to have brought the strongest single piece of form into the race, and if he builds on that initial effort in the way you’d expect, this restricted novice should be there for the taking. Even at around even money, he is hard to oppose. Bet type tag: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. The First Drop – 11/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Barry McHugh | Trainer: Adrian Paul Keatley | Form: 2 | Rating: 75 | Topspeed: 36
The First Drop makes more each-way appeal than the more exposed Travellers Girl at the prices. He shaped nicely when runner-up on debut, and while his figures do not quite match Coral Cove’s, there is every chance that first outing will have sharpened him up considerably. This 7f should suit, and Adrian Paul Keatley’s youngster doesn’t need to find masses to get seriously competitive for a place, with upside still firmly on his side. Kieran McHugh has already sided with him, which tells its own story, and 11/4 looks fair enough if you think he can step forward again and chase the favourite home at worst. Bet type tag: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple here: Coral Cove is the win bet because his debut figures tower over this field and he looks the most likely improver with substance already in the book. For an each-way punt, The First Drop appeals more than the similarly prominent Travellers Girl because he has less exposed form and a bit more scope. Travellers Girl is the obvious danger if the favourite underperforms.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diplomacy | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Rule Of The Agency | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| The First Drop | 11/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| The Resdev Rocket | 50/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Special Operations | 25/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Sweet Iris | 20/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Betfair) |
| Travellers Girl | 3/1 | 9/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Coral Cove | 10/11 | 1/1 | 1/1 | 1/1 | 10/11 | 1/1 (Betfair) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Kieran McHugh | The First Drop |
19:15 – Tomahawk Handicap
Race Details: 6f | Class 4 | Going: 6.3) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This is a proper York sprint handicap: 22 runners, plenty with bits and pieces of recent form, and the draw and pace shape could be just as important as raw ability. Rajaking heads the market after a solid recent third and is easy enough to make a case for, while Magic Boy arrives here on the back of a win and still looks on the up. Aberama Gold is a standing dish in these cavalry charges and comes here in good nick, but he is hardly thrown in now. Ingleby Archie is another with a workable profile from a handy low draw, and Spirit Of Applause is weighted to be competitive if things drop right. It is a deep, tricky Class 4, but not an impossible one if you focus on those arriving in form rather than the exposed old hands.
Top Selections
1. Magic Boy – 5/1 with Bet365
Jockey: P J McDonald | Trainer: Nigel Tinkler | Form: 81-241 | Rating: 89 | Topspeed: 81
Magic Boy makes plenty of appeal in a race where you want a sprinter still going the right way, not one merely waiting for everything to fall perfectly. His recent form figures are solid, he comes here off a win, and a mark of 89 still looks fair enough given the way he has been holding his form. Stall 12 is no hardship in a race like this and P J McDonald is the sort you want in a big-field York sprint. At 5/1 he is not exactly hiding from the market, but that still looks a workable price for one with fewer doubts than most. Bet type: win material all day.
Bet: WIN
2. Ingleby Archie – 10/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Jack Garritty | Trainer: Adrian Nicholls | Form: -43213 | Rating: 90 | Topspeed: 84
Ingleby Archie looks the each-way play because he brings the sort of reliable, race-fit profile that often pays in these ferociously competitive handicaps. He has been knocking on the door, his latest third was perfectly respectable, and his sequence suggests he is holding his form rather than going backwards. The low draw in 5 could be useful if that side is favoured, and his Topspeed figure of 84 says he is quite capable of living with this grade. Adrian Nicholls does well with sprinters and Jack Garritty knows this type inside out. With six places on offer, 10/1 is the sort of price that makes plenty of each-way sense.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Magic Boy is the straight win play, simply because he looks progressive and arrives with the most persuasive recent profile. Ingleby Archie is the each-way punt at a double-figure price with six places softening the risk. The obvious dangers are Rajaking, who is very solid, and Aberama Gold, who is running well enough to feature again if the race sets up for him.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glory Hyde | 33/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Tiva | 16/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Grant Wood | 33/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Raatea | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Almarada Prince | 15/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Aberama Gold | 13/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| HK Fourteen | 20/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Rajaking | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Magic Boy | 5/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Fiscal Policy | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Tolstoy | 10/1 | 15/2 | 9/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Alpha Magic | 33/1 | 30/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Who Wants Me | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Beattie Is Back | 28/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Ingleby Archie | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Sugar Baby | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Educating Rita | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Dicko The Legend | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Tough Enough | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Spirit Of Applause | 18/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Dorney Lake | 22/1 | 33/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 25/1 | 33/1 (Betfair) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Templegate | Dicko The Legend |
| The Guardian | Ingleby Archie |
| Rory Paddock | Magic Boy |
| Rockavon | Magic Boy |
| sportinglife.com | Rajaking |
19:50 – British EBF Lyric Fillies’ Stakes (Listed Race)
Race Details: 1m 2f | Class 1 | Going: 6.3) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This may only be a six-runner Listed race, but it has a clear shape to it. Diamond Rain brings the standout rating and the most solid Pattern-level profile, so it is no surprise she dominates the market. The interesting question is whether anything can make a race of it, and the three-year-old pair Estissa and On Message do at least receive plenty of weight from the older fillies. Estissa arrives as an improving sort for James Fanshawe, while On Message has already shown useful form this season despite a below-par latest run. Qilin Queen has ability but needs to bounce back, and the rest look to have plenty on their plate. It is not an impossible puzzle, but the favourite is plainly the one they all have to beat.
Top Selections
1. Diamond Rain – 8/13 with Betfair
Jockey: William Buick | Trainer: Charlie Appleby | Form: 123-32 | Rating: 126 | Topspeed: 10
Diamond Rain sets a pretty demanding standard on a mark of 126 and, in a race lacking depth, she is hard to get away from. Her recent form figures of 3-2 suggest she has been holding her level well, and this drop into a small-field Listed contest looks a fair bit less taxing than some of the assignments she has been facing. Appleby and Buick are exactly the sort of combination you want on a short-priced favourite in this grade, and tactically she ought to get a smooth trip. At 8/13 she is no giveaway, but she still looks the most likely winner by some margin. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Estissa – 15/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Harry Davies | Trainer: James Fanshawe | Form: 3-1213 | Rating: 107 | Topspeed: 61
If you want to take on the favourite for place purposes, Estissa makes the most appeal. She is a progressive three-year-old getting weight from the older mares, and that alone makes her interesting in a six-runner race with two places on offer. Her form this year reads well enough for this level, with two wins and a respectable third last time, and Fanshawe is not one to tilt at races like this unless he thinks a filly belongs. She does need another step forward on the figures, but that is far from impossible at this stage of her career. Around 15/2, she looks the sensible each-way alternative. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it straightforward: Diamond Rain is the win bet because she has the class edge and the most reliable profile in the field. For an each-way punt, Estissa is the one who could improve past a few of these under her weight allowance. On Message is the obvious danger to that place angle, while Qilin Queen needs to leave her recent efforts behind.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Rain | 4/7 | 8/13 | 8/13 | 8/13 | 4/7 | 8/13 (Betfair) |
| Miss Justice | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Qilin Queen | 15/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Regal Charm | 28/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Estissa | 15/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| On Message | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Mercury | Diamond Rain |
| Mirror Online | Diamond Rain |
| The Duke | Diamond Rain |
20:25 – Sky Bet Go-Racing-In-Yorkshire Summer Festival Handicap
Race Details: 5f | Class 4 | Going: 6.3) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This is a proper three-year-old sprint handicap, the sort of race at York where track position, sharp early speed and a bit of luck can make all the difference. Go Vince Go is the obvious one after clocking the best Topspeed figure in the field and arriving as the market leader, but he is hardly the only player in a tightly packed handicap. Dolos Dream is interesting from stall 1 with Silvestre De Sousa booked, while Space Bear and Explosive Finnish bring solid recent consistency and won’t need much to fall right. Slot is another lurking on a workable weight if the race sets up for a closer. It looks competitive rather than deep, and I’d rather side with one at a fairer price than simply pile into the favourite.
Top Selections
1. Dolos Dream – 11/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Silvestre De Sousa | Trainer: Ivan Furtado | Form: 213-15 | Rating: 90 | Topspeed: 86
There is enough substance to Dolos Dream’s profile to think he can still do better in sprint handicaps. He returned with a win before finishing fifth last time, but that bare result doesn’t put me off in the slightest given he still brings one of the strongest ratings in the race and the joint-best Topspeed figure. Stall 1 can be a help if De Sousa gets him rolling and grabs the favoured strip, and this is a horse who looks suited by a fast 5f on quick ground. At 11/2, he makes more appeal than the favourite because the upside is still there and the handicapper may not have caught up fully yet. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Slot – 12/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Cam Hardie | Trainer: Antony Brittain | Form: -54422 | Rating: 87 | Topspeed: 80
Slot is exactly the kind of each-way play I like in these big-field York dashes: low weight, decent draw, and recent form that says he is knocking on the door. Those back-to-back seconds suggest he is holding his form well, and off 123 he is not carrying much baggage compared to some of these. He doesn’t have the flashy profile of Go Vince Go, but he has been running consistently enough to think he’ll give you a run for your money if the gaps come at the right time. With four places on offer, 12/1 looks a perfectly fair each-way price for a horse who should be competitive from stall 2. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Dolos Dream is the main play at 11/2, a win bet on a colt with a strong rating and the speed figures to cope with a proper York sprint. Slot is the each-way alternative at 12/1, arriving in better nick than his price suggests and well drawn to get involved. Go Vince Go is the obvious danger, while Space Bear also has enough recent form to make the frame if things break his way.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anaisa | 15/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Nursia | 10/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Kinnalargy | 9/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Go Vince Go | 11/4 | 9/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| U S S Charleston | 17/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Space Bear | 11/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Dolos Dream | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Bravo Hotel | 33/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Explosive Finnish | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Dragon Spin | 20/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Liverpool Star | 25/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Slot | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
York Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tolstoy | 6 | 3 | 50% | 66.67% |
| Go Vince Go | 4 | 1 | 25% | 25% |
| Ingleby Archie | 4 | 1 | 25% | 50% |
| Aberama Gold | 14 | 3 | 21.43% | 21.43% |
| Quest For Fun | 15 | 2 | 13.33% | 46.67% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Buick | 428 | 65 | 15.19% | 33.18% |
| Silvestre De Sousa | 119 | 14 | 11.76% | 32.77% |
| Daniel Tudhope | 799 | 84 | 10.51% | 32.67% |
| P J McDonald | 184 | 19 | 10.33% | 31.52% |
| Connor Beasley | 255 | 25 | 9.8% | 27.84% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at York:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roger Teal | 11 | 2 | 18.18% | 27.27% |
| Charlie Appleby | 166 | 28 | 16.87% | 38.55% |
| Ralph Beckett | 174 | 28 | 16.09% | 37.36% |
| Liam Bailey | 26 | 4 | 15.38% | 26.92% |
| Adrian Nicholls | 33 | 5 | 15.15% | 33.33% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our York racing tips for Friday 24th July 2026. We’ve covered all 6 races with our top selections highlighted above. Use the betting strategies as a starting point, always shop around for the best odds, and never bet more than you can afford to lose.
FAQ
What time does racing start at York today?
The first race at York on Friday 24th July 2026 goes off at 17:32, with 6 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at York today?
The going at York is reported as 6.3) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick).
How many races are at York today?
There are 6 races on the card at York today, running from 17:32 through to 20:25.
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