'Diamond Tycoon could be nice and this is right race for him'.

2.10 York

PD Ports Stakes (Conditions Race) (Class 3)

7f Live on RUK Card page 62

Key stat Celtic Sultan has won by making all the running on two of his last three starts, so should be suited by the track, which tends to favour his style

What they say

Kevin Ryan, trainer of Advanced

"He likes big fields and there were only seven runners at Haydock last time. He's in good form."

Richard Fahey, trainer of Benandonner

"He's in good form, but it's hard enough to find a race for him now. He's gone up a lot in the handicap and it's getting tough for him. I'd worry that the trip may be a touch short, but he has plenty of speed and is in good order."

Tom Tate, trainer of Celtic Sultan

"He's been in good form since winning at Chester and conditions should suit as he needs fast ground."

Brian Meehan, trainer of Diamond Tycoon

"I'm very happy with him and think he could be a nice horse, and that this is the right race for him. The ground should be fine."

William Knight, trainer of King Of Dixie

"Obviously it's a competitive field, but hopefully conditions should suit, as he wants ground that's good or faster. He's come out of Ascot very well - we were pleased with that effort - and we're expecting him to go well again."

Alan King, trainer of Levera

"Possibly his best form has come with a bit of cut in the ground, but there's not that many options out there so he's got to take his chance. He's in good form."

Paul Cole, trainer of New Seeker

"He's been a bit disappointing, but will love the ground and trip tomorrow."

Saeed Bin Suroor, trainer of Fateh Field

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3.20 York

SFK Handicap

1m21/2f Live on RUK Card page 64

Key stat Kavachi has won three of his last four, but is now 20lb higher than when he started his run

What they say

Ollie Pears, trainer of My Paris

"It's a competitive race, but he looked as if he was flat out all the way last time at Ripon, which is why we're stepping him up to a mile and a quarter. The ground looks just about okay, but any more rain would be appreciated."

Richard Fahey, trainer of Mesbaah and Peruvian Prince

"Mesbaah has been very disappointing as we like him at home, but he's yet to show it on the racecourse. We'll probably make the running with him. Peruvian Prince is in good order. He was badly drawn last time and just got no break."

Gary Moore, trainer of Kavachi

"There's a bit of concern over the ground with him, and if they don't get any rain then he's not a definite runner. He's jumped up the handicap, but I can't really complain as he won more impressively last time than he did at Folkestone the time before."

Brian Meehan, trainer of Humble Opinion

"He's in good form and I'm pleased with him. The ground should be fine."

Kevin Ryan, trainer of Philanthropy

"He likes it round York and won there last year. He seems in good form."

Sue Lamyman, trainer of New Beginning

"We gave him a pipe-opener at Wolverhampton in February, but he got a virus afterwards. He's fine now and likes good to firm, so conditions should be ideal."

John Quinn, trainer of Veiled Applause

"He's in good nick, and although it's a better race this time, I expect a good run. The ground, as it is, should be fine for him."

Brian Ellison, trainer of Film Festival

"We are delighted with him. We claimed him out of a seller and he's quite a nice horse, actually. He had his wind done and we were pleased with his run at Ripon."

Alan Swinbank, trainer of Wind Star

"His last run was satisfactory and we expect better of him today. He is still too high in the weights and is badly handicapped. He dropped only 2lb for his last run so he will find it tough in this competitive field."

David Evans, trainer of Man Of Gwent

"He ran over a mile and three-quarters at Nottingham and didn't get the trip, and then his last run was at Chester over a mile and a half and he just didn't pick up. He will appreciate the drop back in trip here. He did nothing wrong in his first two races this year, but has been a bit disappointing since."

CAPTION(S):

Celtic Sultan: in good form and handles fast ground