ITV Racing tips: one key runner from each of the nine races on ITV4 on Sunday
3.30 York
Sky Bet Sunday Series Apprentice Handicap, 1m4f
Kihavah was an impressive winner over course and distance at the Dante meeting here last time out and looks to follow up despite a 7lb rise. Recent winner White Willow is feared most.
SPOTLIGHT TIP: Kihavah
Raised 7lb but has more to offer after clearcut C&D win 11 days ago under Ryan Sexton
3.45 Curragh
Tattersalls Irish 1,000 Guineas, Group 1, 1m
Aidan O'Brien attempts for an 11th win in the fillies' Classic with the unexposed Tuesday heading his four runners. Homeless Songs impressed in her trial while the British are represented by Purplepay, for William Haggas, and the James Ferguson-trained Mise En Scene.
SPOTLIGHT TIP: Homeless Songs
Quickened smartly to beat Agartha and Villeneuve Queen over 7f at Leopardstown; up in trip
4.00 York
Sky Bet Sunday Series EBF Novice Stakes, 5f
Amo Racing's two-year-old Walbank looks the one to beat on the form of his debut second behind the highly rated Noble Style. Beautiful Sunrise similarly bumped into one, in the form of Miami Girl, and is her biggest threat.
SPOTLIGHT TIP: Walbank
Ran to a good level when 2nd at Ascot on recent debut; sets a clear standard; big chance
4.20 Curragh
Irish Stallion Farms EBF "Habitat" Handicap, 6f
Horses at double-figure odds have triumphed in this sprint for the last five seasons but Rough Diamond, Midnight Fire and Shelly Banks are all likely to be popular given victories last time out.
SPOTLIGHT TIP: Rough Diamond
Up 8lb for Naas 6f win but powerfully-built gelding has scope to improve further
4.35 York
Sky Bet Sunday Series Dash Handicap, 6f
The lightly raced Al Ameen is George Boughey's only runner on the card while Murbih, Beluga Gold, Gnat Alley and Miss Britain also arrive in good form.
SPOTLIGHT TIP: Maybe Even Never
Two wins last year and made a most encouraging return here nine days ago; big player
5.05 York
Sky Bet Sunday Series Mile Handicap, 1m
Hamilton winner Eilean Dubh seeks back-to-back success taking on recent runners-up On A Session and Mostawaa.
SPOTLIGHT TIP: Harswell Duke
Lightly raced; 3rd behind two of these at Hamilton & he may well have won with a clear run
5.35 York
Sky Bet Sunday Series Sprint Handicap, 6f
Dakota Gold is out to become the outright winningmost horse in the history of York following his success here 11 days ago. Pendleton and Hyperfocus could have a say.
SPOTLIGHT TIP: Dakota Gold
Won here for the sixth time when scoring over C&D 11 days ago; can make another bold bid
6.05 York
Sky Bet Sunday Series Stayers Handicap, 2m½f
As Manchester City look to take the Premier League this afternoon,
Super Superjack, named after midfielder Jack Grealish, takes aim at a hat-trick. Evaluation, Phoenix Aquilus and Wor Willie arrive in winning form.
SPOTLIGHT TIP: Haizoom
Very solid for this yard; 1m5f win latest was over 1m5f but she had two over 2m last term
6.40 York
Sky Bet Sunday Series Fillies' Handicap, 7f
The Richard Hannon-trained Heredia is 2-2 but will have to improve to sustain her flawless record with Espressoo, Midheaven and Random Harvest in the line-up.
SPOTLIGHT TIP: Soller Bay
Won on her sole previous visit to York and may have needed last month's reappearance
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Race 1, 3.45 Curragh: Homeless Songs
Race 2, 4.20 Curragh: Rough Diamond
Race 3, 4.35 York: Maybe Even Never
Race 4, 5.05 York: Harswell Duke
Race 5, 5.35 York: Dakota Gold
Race 6, 6.05 York: Haizoom
Race 7, 6.40 York: Soller Bay
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Published on 22 May 2022inPreviews
Last updated 19:39, 21 May 2022
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