Megan Nicholls Racing Preview: Ebor Festival Day 2 Tips
THURSDAY RACING TIPS
York 1.50 – Lowther Stakes
I like America Queen (9/4) in the opening Lowther.
She bolted up on debut at Haydock where it was hard not to be seriously impressed. I know she’s held in pretty high regard by connections and I get the feeling this race has been the plan for a while.
This is obviously a big step up in class but she looks a very talented filly and she’s the one to beat for me.
Megan’s Tip: America Queen WIN
York 2.25 – Harry's Half Million By Goffs
Anthelia (5/1) looks a very solid option here.
She keeps on improving and I’m willing to give her another chance over six furlongs, especially at a sharp track like York.
I thought she needed every yard of the five at Newbury last time and I like the fact she’s got experience in big fields like she’ll get here.
A draw in six looks likely to mean she’ll be on the right side and I’d say that she’ll put up another strong performance.
Megan’s Tip: Anthelia WIN
York 3.00 – Clipper Handicap
Five places on offer here with BetMGM and it’s a typically competitive Clipper Handicap. The one I’ve come down on is Sisyphean (7/1).
He goes very well at York and the run last time at Ascot was so bad that I’m prepared to put a line through it.
His front-running style suits York and you’ve always got to keep an eye on Kevin Ryan’s runners at this meeting.
His charge is better off at the weights with a couple of rivals he met at York earlier in the season and I’m hopeful of a big run.
Megan’s Tip: Sisyphean EW
York 3.35 – Yorkshire Oaks
This looks very straightforward in my eyes.
Minnie Hauk (2/7 fav) should prove a class apart and I can’t really see her three rivals causing her too many problems. She’s a dual Oaks winner with a great attitude and she’s very hard to knock.
Don’t get me wrong, Estrange (4/1) is a good filly, but she looks to prefer softer ground and I would be pretty surprised if she were able to take down Aidan O’Brien’s runner.
Megan’s Tip: Minnie Hauk WIN
Odds correct at time of publication but subject to fluctuation
