UK Horse Racing Tips

In the Duke Of York Clipper Logistics Stakes (3.15) at York on Wednesday, Naadirr made decent progress throughout this three-year-old season, culminating with a win in the Listed Garrowby Stakes over course and distance last September. The son of Oasis Dream continued that progress when pushed out to beat Astaire by 1¼ lengths in the Cammidge Trophy on his reappearance at Doncaster in March and, although 3lb worse off with the runner-up, can confirm the form.

Astaire franked the form when running on gamely to beat Watchable by half a length in the Group 3 Abernant Stakes at Newmarket last month and, as two of the highest rated horses in the field (only Lightning Moon is rated higher), both he and Naadirr look well worth their place in this higher grade. Astaire is a worthy opponent, as are previous Group 2 winner Mattmu and Lightning Moon, but preference this time is for Naadirr, who appears to have improved over the winter and looks the type to follow until beaten. He seems sure to be popular at the 5/1 currently available in the very early price lists, having already shortened from 11/2.

Selection: York 3.15 Naadirr to win

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