Wednesday 17th August 2022

The York Ebor festival starts today, one of the best flat meetings of the year at a brilliant racecourse. We also have our first runners for a few weeks, well I think we do anyhow. We’ll have to check the ground after the first race at Worcester this evening. 25mil of rain fell overnight.

I wouldn’t be surprised if one of our runners came out but touch wood the going is ok.

Our first runner is Nibras Gold in the 6:05.

Nibras Gold has been ready to run for a while but with the two-week NH break and firm ground, we didn’t have anywhere to go.

Taking on a 130 rated horse in the form of, Light N Strike in a Novice isn’t ideal. We had no further options so have to run. Not a clue on the ground, it will be a first for Nibras. Light N Strike will be hard to beat.

Awesomedude is next in the 6:40. Step up in trip will suit but the going would be a big concern.

Morning Symphony is our last runner in the 7:10. She was unlucky on her debut, a horse swerved in front of her which took her eye and resulted in an unseat. Very much a learning curve outing, but she works fine.

Over at York, a low draw in the sprints of late is a must, anything high, had no chance. Atalis Bay EW would be my pick in the 1:50. He's down to a good mark and showed signs of coming to hand last time out. Priced around 10-1.

Let’s hope Baaeed shows his class on his first try over 1m2f.