Megan Nicholls Racing Preview: York & Sandown Tips
SATURDAY RACING TIPS
York 1.50 – Seven-furlong Handicap
I think Palmar Bay (6/1) is overpriced here with William Buick on board.
The seven furlongs at York looks ideal for Ralph Beckett’s charge and he was right back to form when winning at Chelmsford last time.
It’s hard to know what the ground is going to be like as the forecast keeps changing but if the rain does arrive he won’t mind it as he’s pretty versatile when it comes to the ground.
He looks a great each-way price.
Megan’s Tip: Palmar Bay EW
Sandown 2.05 – Read Meg Nicholls' Blog At betmgm.co.uk Handicap
I’m with Urban Lion (4/1) in the race named after my blog!
He’s got to overcome a draw in stall 11 but he’s a pretty lightly-raced four-year-old and I reckon Jack Channon has had this race in mind for a while since his second in the Spring Cup at Newbury.
He did little wrong there and I like the fact he comes into this fresh having not run in over a month. There’s likely more to come.
Megan’s Tip: Urban Lion WIN
York 2.25 – Queen Mother's Cup Handicap
Jody Townend is over from Ireland to ride Maghlaak (4/1) and you can see why she’s made the trip as her mount looks to have a massive chance.
He ran well at York last time, where he was only just touched off, and it looks as if it’s only a matter of time before he gets his head back in front.
Hopefully it’s on Saturday!
Megan’s Tip: Maghlaak WIN
Sandown 2.40 – BetMGM Scurry Stakes
Star Of Mehmas (9/4) is a talented filly and the one I like in the BetMGM Scurry Stakes.
She looked pretty good as a two-year-old and has returned this year with two solid runs at Chelmsford and York.
Ryan Moore is on board again and she looks a worthy favourite.
The one for the forecast could prove to be Town And Country (4/1) for Henry de Bromhead and Colin Keane.
She ran very well behind William Haggas’ First Instinct in Ireland and that form has been boosted when that filly ran really well to finish third in the Group 2 Sandy Lane at Haydock.
A repeat run would certainly see Town And Country involved here.
Megan’s Tip: Forecast – Star Of Mehmas & Town And Country
York 3.00 – Grand Cup Stakes
I’d expect Absurde (11/8) to overturn the form with Al Qareem (7/2) from Chester.
York should suit him better and he’s obviously won at the track before, so I reckon we’ll see a much improved performance here.
Megan’s Tip: Absurde WIN
York 3.35 – Six-furlong Handicap
I’m going with American Style (12/1) in this tricky sprint handicap.
He’s very consistent and travels nicely which is a key attribute on the sprint track at York. Kevin Ryan always does well at the track and his horse is better off at the weights with Marchogion – that should help him bridge the gap from their recent meeting at Newmarket.
The one I can see running well at an each-way price is Diligently (18/1) for Clive Cox.
Clive’s horses probably haven’t quite been running at their best in recent weeks but this horse ran a nice race at Chester and has won at York previously, so could offer a bit of value.
Megan’s Tip: American Style WIN; Diligently EW
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