Race Preview

4:50 York

Saturday 27 June 2026 ·14 runners KTB Selection: Spirit Genie · 66/100

A 14-runner Flat class 4 contest over 1m2f56y at York (4:50), on Good going. KTB has scored every runner; the preview below reads the race off those numbers.

How the race shapes up

No obvious front-runner; a muddling, tactical race that should suit those ridden close to the pace.

The KTB Fit ranking

  1. 1Spirit Genie KTB Selection66/100
  2. 2Caph Star64/100
  3. 3Hengest64/100
  4. 4Midnight Strike60/100
  5. 5Pearl Eye58/100Typically settles in midfield.
  6. 6Glistening Nights58/100Usually races handily, on or close to the lead.
  7. 7Machete51/100
  8. 8Double Parked49/100Usually races handily, on or close to the lead.
  9. 9Ben Lawers48/100
  10. 10Theme Park46/100
  11. 11No Knee Never46/100Usually held up and produces its effort late.
  12. 12Sisterandbrother41/100
  13. 13Urban Road40/100Typically settles in midfield.
  14. 14Spirit Catcher36/100

The contenders

Spirit Genie KTB Fit 66/100

Form 443-78 · Jennie Candlish · Mr Jamie Neild

2 wins from 12 on good (3 placed) Ran 1 time here: 7th, no win or place

Caph Star KTB Fit 64/100

Form 851375 · Mark Rimell · Mr Harry Rimell(7)

1 win from 4 on good (2 placed) No course form on record

Hengest KTB Fit 64/100

Form 641118 · Dylan Cunha · Mr Fletcher Yarham

1 win from 4 on good (1 placed) No course form on record

Midnight Strike KTB Fit 60/100

Form 40-000 · Jennie Candlish · Mr Freddie Robson(5)

4 runs on good, no win or place Ran 1 time here: 17th, no win or place

Pearl Eye KTB Fit 58/100

Form 0-3413 · Jim Goldie · Miss Kayleigh Williams(5)

2 wins from 14 on good (4 placed) Ran 1 time here: 3rd — placed, no win

The rest of the field

Glistening NightsKTB Fit 58/100

KTB Fit Score 58/100.

MacheteKTB Fit 51/100

KTB Fit Score 51/100.

Double ParkedKTB Fit 49/100

KTB Fit Score 49/100.

Ben LawersKTB Fit 48/100

KTB Fit Score 48/100.

Theme ParkKTB Fit 46/100

KTB Fit Score 46/100.

No Knee NeverKTB Fit 46/100

KTB Fit Score 46/100.

SisterandbrotherKTB Fit 41/100

KTB Fit Score 41/100.

Urban RoadKTB Fit 40/100

KTB Fit Score 40/100.

Spirit CatcherKTB Fit 36/100

KTB Fit Score 36/100.

KTB verdict

KTB's top-rated runner is Spirit Genie on a Fit Score of 66/100. On our numbers the main dangers are Caph Star and Hengest.

KTB Selection Spirit Genie

Morning odds

Best available price per runner, captured 00:00 UTC, 27 Jun. These are a morning snapshot and will have moved — see the live racecard for current prices.

RunnerMorning priceBookmaker
Spirit Genie16/17Bet
Caph Star22/1BresBet
Hengest15/2Bet365
Midnight Strike50/17Bet
Pearl Eye11/4Bet365
Glistening Nights11/2Midnite
Machete16/1Bet365
Double Parked7/17Bet
Ben Lawers30/17Bet
Theme Park18/17Bet
No Knee Never11/2Bet365
Sisterandbrother22/1BresBet
Urban Road28/1Bet365
Spirit Catcher12/17Bet

Questions about this race

Which runner does KTB rate highest in the 4:50 at York?

Spirit Genie tops the KTB Fit ranking for this race on a score of 66/100.

How many runners are in this race?

14 runners are declared (non-runners excluded).

What is the going for the 4:50 at York?

The going is described as Good.

What distance is this race run over?

It is run over 1m2f56y.

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