UK Horse Racing Tips

Wesley A. Ward’s 2-year-old Acapulco attempts to become the first juvenile to win the Coolmore Nunthorpe Stakes (3.40) at York on Wednesday since Kingsgate Native in 2007 and, having justified favouritism in the Queen Mary Stakes at Royal Ascot, seems sure to be popular once again. However, the twice-raced daughter of Scat Daddy faces a field of race-hardened older sprinters and may be worth opposing at a very short price.

Sole Power isn’t getting any younger, but remains a force to be reckoned with at the highest level over the minimum trip and, having already won this race twice from four attempts, looks decent value at around the 8/1 in the very early price lists. Edward Lynam’s 8-year-old has yet to win on going softer than good, but finished a close third in this race on good to soft going two seasons ago, so should run his race unless the heavens open.

The Kyllachy gelding has 1½ lengths to find with Goldream and 1 length to find with Muthmir on their running in the King’s Stand Stakes at Royal Ascot, but his record on the Knavesmire speaks for itself and he may be able to reverse the form. Regular partner Richard Hughes has retired, but Frankie Dettori is a more than able deputy.

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Selection: York 3.40 Sole Power (8/1 generally available) to win

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