One eyecatching entry to note in each of the supporting races on York's Ebor festival day one card

The Juddmonte International (3.35) is the big race on the opening day of the Ebor festival, and here are some entries that catch the eye on the undercard . . .

The Man

1.50: Hong Kong Jockey Club World Pool Handicap, 5½f

Richard Spencer's gelding has had only one run this season, which came when recording a cosy victory over Loom at this track back in May.

The wind surgery he had at the end of last season clearly brought about some improvement, and it looks like connections have had this race in mind for some time, having opted not to run the three-year-old since his win.

The handicapper has raised The Man 8lb, but that might not be enough to stop him from following up.

The Man13:50 York

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Jky: David Egan Tnr: Richard Spencer

Do Or Do Not

2.25: Tattersalls Acomb Stakes (Group 3), 7f

In a field full of unexposed types, Do Or Do Not has danced plenty of dances in his juvenile campaign, having had five starts already and with his last three runs coming in Group 2 company.

Despite still being a maiden, Ed Walker's juvenile has run well in some top races, finishing second or third in each of his last four starts.

Interestingly, his sire Space Blues was unbeaten in two starts at York, beating Nunthorpe heroine Highfield Princess in impressive style in the 2021 City of York Stakes.

Do Or Do Not14:25 York

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Jky: Tnr: Ed Walker

Carmers

3.00: Sky Bet Great Voltigeur Stakes (Group 2), 1m4f

Lambourn is going to be a warm order, but the dual Derby winner might be given something to think about by Royal Ascot winner Carmers.

Unbeaten in his three-race career, the son of Wootton Bassett impressed in the Queen's Vase last time and, while that form is below the level needed to win a Classic, he was well on top at the line.

Carmers15:00 York

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Jky: Tnr: P Twomey

A Dream To Share

4.10: Sky Bet Stayers Handicap, 2m½f

This son of Muhaarar looked the type to go right to the top over jumps when hacking up in the Champion Bumper at the 2023 Cheltenham Festival, beating Fact To File by a length and a quarter.

However, a setback ruled him off the track for nearly two years and he twice failed to shine over hurdles on his return.

A Dream To Share has been progressive in three starts since reverting to the Flat, recording his first win in over three years at Leopardstown last time.

The JP McManus-owned seven-year-old could be lurking on a dangerous mark for his handicap debut, having now regained the winning thread.

A Dream To Share16:10 York

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Jky: Tnr: John E & Thomas Kiely

Fantasy Obsessor

4.45: Ire Incentive, It Pays To Buy Irish Fillies' Handicap, 5f

Unexposed Mick Appleby sprinters should always be on the shortlist in sprint handicaps at York, so ignore Fantasy Obsessor at your peril.

The three-year-old was two from two on the all-weather before disappointing when sent off the 11-4 favourite for her handicap and turf debut at Ascot last month.

However, she could be well handicapped off a mark of 79 if bouncing back to form.

Fantasy Obsessor16:45 York

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Jky: Saffie Osborne Tnr: Michael Appleby

Golden Palace

5.20: Sky Bet Nursery Handicap, 6f

Trainer Richard Fahey has won this race three times in the last ten years, including last year with 12-1 shot Yes I'm Mali.

He has two entries with Golden Palace particularly interesting coming into this unbeaten in two starts, her most recent success coming over course and distance last month.

Given Fahey's record, it's also worth noting Utmost Respect, who arguably boasts the more solid form, having been second over 5f here in May before a respectable seventh in the Windsor Castle at Royal Ascot.

He bolted up at short odds in a maiden at Hamilton last month which is expected to have set him up nicely for this.