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Epsom Oaks prospect Snow Lantern is one of the star runners on the third and final day of the Dante Festival at York. Trainer Richard Hannon plans to use this afternoon’s Michael Seely Memorial listed race as a guide for the rest of the season. Elsewhere on Friday’s card, the Group 2 Yorkshire Cup Stakes boasts a high-quality field with Sir Ron Priestley heading the five runners.
You’ll find Friday’s schedule in full and Paddy Power pundits’ best bets below but if you fancy a detailed look at all the runners and riders in the seven races then scoot on over to our excellent Racecards page.
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Friday’s Races at York
13:40: Langleys Solicitors British EBF Marygate Fillies’ Stakes (Listed) – 13 Runners, Class 1, 5f
Matt Chapman – Crazyland
“Hector Crouch takes the ride and he’s in form as well!”
Mick Fitzgerald – Crazyland
“She sets a pretty good standard here having won very nicely at Windsor.”
14:10: Oaks Farm Stables Fillies’ Stakes (Registered As The Michael Seely Memorial) (Listed) – 8 Runners, Class 1, 7f 192y
Matt Chapman – Love Is You
“I’m hoping Love Is You is miles better than she showed at Newmarket first time this season.”
Mick Fitzgerald – Snow Lantern
“With a little juice in the ground, she has to be the one to back.”
14:40: Matchbook ‘Best Value’ Exchange Handicap – 12 Runners, Class 2, 1m 2f 56y
Matt Chapman – Fishable
“David Allan takes the mount and any juice in the ground will be no issue.”
Mick Fitzgerald – Makram
“Stepping up in trip here will really suit him.”
15:10: Matchbook Yorkshire Cup Stakes (Group 2) (British Champion Series) – 5 Runners, Class 1, 1m 5f 188y
Matt Chapman – Nayef Road
“My hope was far from disgraced behind Stradivarius at Ascot last time and that should have blown away the cobwebs.”
Mick Fitzgerald – Nayef Road
“He can beat his stablemate Sir Ron Priestley and Santiago.”
15:40: Jigsaw Sports Branding Handicap – 20 Runners, Class 4, 7f
Matt Chapman – Shawaamekh
“The Born to Sea offspring has won three races in his career and has to been disgraced at Chester a couple of times recently.”
Mick Fitzgerald – Star Shield
“He has run well off this mark at this track over a mile and dropping back to 7f I don’t think will be a problem.”
16:15: Yorkshire Equine Practice Handicap – 13 Runners, Class 3, 5f
Timeform – Hey Mr
“He beat his old rival Imperium Blue in good style when landing a Nottingham nursery in October and a 5lb rise almost certainly underestimates him.”
16:50: Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Handicap – 11 Runners, Class 4, 1m 3f 188y
Timeform – Kondo Isami
“Mark Johnston has captured the past two runnings of this handicap and he looks to have a strong hand once again.”
How can I watch the York Dante Festival?
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If you want to watch on your telly box then you’ll have to tune in to ITV4, who are broadcasting five races on the card. The coverage gets underway at 13.30 and Ed Chamberlin and the gang will be on air until 16.00.
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What’s the going at York Racecourse?
The latest report has the Official Going at York Racecourse as Good.
Friday’s Tips
- Matt Chapman’s 6 slick picks for Friday’s ITV racing
- Frank Hickey’s best Friday bet at York
- Jason Weaver’s 6 cracking picks for Friday’s ITV races
- Mick Fitzgerald’s 5 best bets for Friday’s action at York
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