Nothing solid today. Pleased to see Nakeeta win the Ebor for Iain Jardine yesterday, improved about 30lb since buying this horse from Mick Channon.

Hardest day of the week I always think, finding winners with so much racing is not easy.

Todays Free tip is as follows:

Horse: Nebo

Time: 3.00 York

Current Odds: 5/1 Each way

This colt has been knocking at the door in two solid Group 2 runs recently, finishing second in both, he looks very honest and at 5/1 I think he has a good chance, it is an open race, the favourite Headway is coming into the race off a below par effort last time, although he was given a very strange ride that day, so maybe best to ignore it.  I do think that lots have chances in this race, but have liked Nebo on his consistent form at Group 2 level so far, the ground drying will not be a problem.

The big Handicap the Ebor is very open this year, Magic Circle won well on Wednesday over 2 miles, and should run well again as he has won twice at York before, drop to 1m 6f today should not be major issue.

Big money fight in Las Vegas in early hours UK time tomorrow, between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor, would be nice to see the Irishman win, but I think Mayweather will be too smart in a boxing match to lose, although McGregor has a punchers chance !

Good winner yesterday, Threading winning at 9/2 at York.

Todays free tip is as follows:

Horse: Fastar

Time: 2.40 Newmarket

Current Odds: 11/2 (each way)

At 11/2 it makes sense to back this horse each way, he has been running well since a recent gelding operation.  With the assistance of Jimmy Fortune in the saddle today, I think this horse has a really decent chance, a few dangers, some going up in grade, the horse at the bottom end of this handicap Slow To Hand is going up in grade for a recent win at Yarmouth, he is a likely danger.

Some good racing yesterday, York had some really good races, Cracksman was impressive as was Ulysses in winning the Juddmonte International.  I didn’t get involved in the end, today has some good races that look difficult to try and find a winner !

Todays Free tip is as follows:

Horse: Threading

Time: 2.25 York

Current Odds: 9/2 Each Way

Competitive race but this filly won well at Good wood recently,  today is a step up in class, but this well bred filly should improve and has a great each way chance, with a bit of luck she can win from some decent fillies. At 9/2 it makes sense to go each way.

Some really good racing today at York.  The Group 1 Juddmonte Intrnational Stakes 3:35 looks like it will be a great race, who wins, I would not like to say, Barney Roy has been improving all year, and if I was having a bet, he would be the one I would favour, but it’s too close to call.  Churchill had looked very special until his below par  run at Royal Ascot, when only 4th to Barney Roy, it is one to watch and enjoy. I’m hoping to watch as I am currently on holiday in Bratislava.

I will watch the 5.10 Bath and may back Quay Point each way in play, if it gets chance to make the running, ridden far too aggressively last time, and not allowed to dictate matters, faded in the closing stages.  I still think this horse is quite well handicapped, but is an in running bet for me, as 11/1 is ok. But needs to get the lead!

The horse I liked yesterday No I’m Easy at Thirsk won by a neck, he was supported in the betting from 2/1 to around 13/8.  The favourite of Godolphin’s ran green, as I thought he might, he may be worth a look next time.

Today’s free tip is as follows:

Horse: Al Ozzdi

Time: 2.30 Brighton

Current Odds: 2/1

Being a recent winner on such a tricky track like Brighton can give this horse a slight edge, I think he can defy his penalty for that win, and win again today.  As long as no more rain falls, as it was good to firm when he won last time.

Some good racing to come this week, starting tomorrow at York, with some really competitive races with big prize money at stake.

I am going to back No I’m Easy 2:15 Thirsk, as he ran a good race when second at Ascot to a good animal.  He could well beat the likely favourite Al Mustasher, who is unraced and has some big race entries, but the Bin Suroor two year olds usually improve a lot for a run, so could well get turned over at short odds.

Non runner yesterday.

Todays Free tip is as follows:

Horse: So Mi Dar

Time:2.45 Deauville

Current Odds: 13/8

This is good chance for a Group 1 win with this lightly raced mare.  She ran a good race at Goodwood behind Winter last time, racing a little fresh and keen, she weakened in the latter stages to be beaten under 4L, she can improve from that and will be a lot fitter today, she will be tough to beat.

Really good winner yesterday, Dubawi Fifty winning at Nottingham at 5/1 returned.  Given a good ride by Graham Lee, he got in front close home to win by a neck.

Todays Free tip is as follows:

Horse: Guvenors Choice

Time: 2.05 Ripon

Current Odds: 9/4

With useful apprentice Clifford Lee able to use his 3lb allowance, and the step up to a mile also likely to suit Guvenors Choice today.  and Using his experience of a couple of encouraging starts, I believe this will be enough today for this horse to win.

Today there is some decent racing, lots of interesting races.  At Newmarket in the 5:20 two year old maiden, there are some choice bred colts, Ghostwatch was 2.1 million as a yearling, but looks as though he is not as well fancied as stablemate Kind Act, who judging by the betting is the more forward, a race to watch closely.

Todays Free tip is as follows:

Horse: Dubawi Fifty (each way)

Time: 4.10 Nottingham

Current Odds: 7/1

This horse won well last time, the horse he beat won well recently, he likes the trip and although this is a competitive race, I think each way he has a good chance of winning.  Graham Lee rides, he knows this horse well and is riding well at the moment.