A couple of races already at the main meeting of York.  Looking at the next couple of races I would not ignore the favourite’s.  Logician 3.00 has done little wrong in three starts.  He has to put in a personal best today, as his opponents are classy.  But this improving three year old looks the one to beat.  Of rivals, Constantinople has lots of talent, but is far from straightforward, he has as much talent as the favourite, but definitely saves a bit for himself, he is however a threat, if he is in the right mood, he will be hard to beat.  A bit later in the card is the  Juddmonte International Group 1.  I thought it was a good opportunity for Crystal Ocean to win, he probably prefers a bit further, the same applies to  Japan, he does, stablemate Circus Maximus could well be a bit of value each way at around 9/1.  He has solid form, and has won from 8f to today’s distance, I would not think that there will be much between the two Ballydoyle three year olds, over the 10f.

One horse that I was surprised to see get beat earlier today was Delta Dawn in the first race at Killarney.  I did not see the race, but as there was some support in the betting for Camorra this morning, it looks as though the winner has been showing plenty at home for the Ger Lyons yard.  He really has some useful horses this year, with leading juvenile Siskin being amongst them.