1:50 York
The Queen Mother's Cup Handicap for female amateur jockeys brings a competitive Class 3 field of nine to York over 1m3f188y on good ground. The KTB numbers point to a race with little to choose between several runners, headed by Arqoob on a Fit rating of 59, while recent form is mixed and a few are dropping in class in search of a revival. Trainer and jockey strike rates at the track are generally modest, adding another layer to a race where course experience and the ability to handle the trip will be key.
How the race shapes up
With several runners showing a preference for racing prominently or in mid-division, the pace shape looks likely to be on the steady side early on. Arqoob from stall 1 and Parlando in stall 2 are both capable of taking a handy position, while Humble Spark has often been ridden forward. The key question is whether the race will develop into a test of stamina up the straight or whether those with a turn of foot from off the pace can capitalise if the leaders go too hard.
The KTB Fit ranking
- 1Arqoob KTB Selection59/100
- 2Parlando56/100
- 3Chillingham54/100
- 4Dunkeld Dreamer53/100
- 5Prince Of The Seas50/100
- 6Mayaada45/100
- 7Humble Spark44/100
- 8Secret Force44/100
- 9No Knee Never38/100
The contenders
Arqoob KTB Fit 59/100
Arqoob tops the KTB Fit ratings on 59 and is taken to land this contest. The 8-year-old arrives off the back of a fifth on his most recent start, with previous form including a win and a fourth from his last four completed outings. Lucy Wadham's charge has shown he can be competitive on good ground, recording one win and eight placed efforts from 22 starts. The trainer's 7% strike rate at York with an A/E of 0.92 from 14 runs suggests she knows what is required at the track, though jockey Miss Brodie Hampson is yet to strike in six rides here. Drawn in stall 1, Arqoob is likely to be positioned handily in a race where his proven ability over the trip should stand him in good stead.
Parlando KTB Fit 56/100
Parlando is rated just behind on a KTB Fit of 56 and could be well suited by the drop in class. The 7-year-old has form figures of 039368 this season, indicating he remains capable at this level when things fall right. Ian Williams has an 8% strike rate at York with an A/E of 1.01 from a large sample of 201 runs, giving him solid track knowledge. The jockey, Miss Amy Milburn, has a neutral score with no record at the track. Parlando has been placed twice from eight starts on good ground without winning, and his sole previous run at York resulted in a seventh. From draw 2 he should be able to race prominently, which may prove an advantage if the pace is not strong.
Chillingham KTB Fit 54/100
Chillingham carries a KTB Fit rating of 54 and is another dropping in class. The 7-year-old has recent form of 7646-0, showing some ability but needing to bounce back from a poor latest effort. Micky Hammond and Miss Becky Smith combine with a record of 39 wins from 494 rides for an 8% strike rate and A/E of 0.77, with the trainer posting a 5% strike rate at York from 179 runs. The jockey has a 7% strike rate at the track from 14 rides. Chillingham has been placed twice from five starts on good ground and boasts a win from six runs at York, which could be significant. Drawn in stall 6, his course knowledge gives him a clear point of difference.
Dunkeld Dreamer KTB Fit 53/100
Dunkeld Dreamer is a 3-year-old with a KTB Fit of 53 and recent form of -51424 that includes a win and several placed efforts. K R Burke has a 9% strike rate at York with an A/E of 0.92 from a huge 636 runs, underlining his prowess at the venue. Jockey Miss Sophie Dobson has a neutral score with no record at York. The colt has shown he goes well on good ground, with one win and two placed efforts from four starts. Lacking any previous course form, he will need to overcome that and the step up in trip, but his progressive profile and Burke's record at York make him a live contender from his draw in stall 3.
The rest of the field
Prince Of The SeasKTB Fit 50/100
Prince Of The Seas has a KTB Fit of 50 and recent form of 18-586. David O'Meara has a 7% strike rate at York with an A/E of 0.77 from 1146 runs, while jockey Miss Megan Jordan is 0% from two rides at the track. The 4-year-old has one win and one placed effort from six starts on good ground and was eighth on his only previous run at York.
MayaadaKTB Fit 45/100
Mayaada is rated 45 on KTB Fit with form of 7-9210 and is stepping up in class. Ollie Sangster has a 0% strike rate at York from 15 runs. The 3-year-old has two wins and three placed efforts from six starts on good ground but has no course form.
Humble SparkKTB Fit 44/100
Humble Spark carries a KTB Fit of 44 with form figures of 544226 and is dropping in class. Jim Goldie has a 5% strike rate at York with an A/E of 0.74 from 388 runs. The 6-year-old has been placed four times from nine starts on good ground and finished second on his only previous run at York.
Secret ForceKTB Fit 44/100
Secret Force has a KTB Fit of 44 with form of /461-4 and is stepping up in class. Adrian Paul Keatley has a 6% strike rate at York with an A/E of 0.77 from 86 runs. The 4-year-old has one run on good ground without placing and has no course form.
No Knee NeverKTB Fit 38/100
No Knee Never is the lowest rated on KTB Fit at 38 with form of 161443 and is stepping up in class. James Owen has a 4% strike rate at York with an A/E of 0.43 from 25 runs. The 5-year-old is fitted with first-time headgear, has been placed twice from six starts on good ground and has no course form.
KTB verdict
Arqoob is the KTB Selection and looks to have the best blend of current form, fitness and suitability to conditions. His recent efforts suggest he retains enough ability to take advantage of the good draw and handy run style in what looks a steadily-run affair. The main dangers are Parlando, who is dropping in class and can race prominently, and Chillingham, who has previous winning form at York. Dunkeld Dreamer is the interesting 3-year-old who could improve further for Burke, while Humble Spark's course placing adds him to the list of possibles.
KTB Selection Arqoob
Morning odds
Best available price per runner, captured 00:32 UTC, 13 Jun. These are a morning snapshot and will have moved — see the live racecard for current prices.
| Runner | Morning price | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Arqoob | 8/1 | Bet365 |
| Parlando | 12/1 | 7Bet |
| Chillingham | 9/2 | Bet365 |
| Dunkeld Dreamer | 13/2 | Bet Victor |
| Prince Of The Seas | 10/1 | William Hill |
| Mayaada | 9/1 | William Hill |
| Humble Spark | 5/1 | William Hill |
| Secret Force | 9/2 | William Hill |
| No Knee Never | 16/1 | 7Bet |
This is the narrative read of the 1:50 York. For the live card — runner-by-runner stats, the full Fit Score breakdown and current odds — see the York racecard. New here? How KTB works explains the Fit Score and why we publish both.
Questions about this race
Which horse has previous winning form at York?
Chillingham has won here from six starts at the track.
Which runners are dropping in class?
Parlando, Chillingham and Humble Spark are all dropping in class.
Who has the best trainer strike rate at York among the principals?
K R Burke has a 9% strike rate at York from 636 runs with Dunkeld Dreamer.
Which horse is wearing first-time headgear?
No Knee Never is fitted with first-time headgear.
Which horse has the strongest course record in the field?
Humble Spark finished second on his only previous run at York, while Chillingham has a win from six starts here.
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