Ebor Festival: Goldream can shine each-way in Nunthorpe Stakes

Goldream travelled strongly in the latter until being unable to find any extra close home to be beaten just half a length.

That was his first run after a 125-day break and should have blow away the cobwebs to put him spot on for this.

The fast ground is also ideal, and another plus is that Goldream has bagged a good draw in stall two as low numbers have been favoured in sprints at the venue.

Limato a massive player if coping with drop back in trip

Limato was simply sensational when winning the Group 1 July Cup over 6f at Newmarket, so commands the utmost respect.

This Henry Candy trained four-year-old travelled strongly throughout and, after making good headway two from home, took up the running at the furlong marker to burst clear and score by two lengths.

Limato’s explosive turn of foot destroyed a top-class, 18-runner field, and the form of that race sets a clear standard in this line-up.

There is little doubt that Limato is an ultra-smart performer and he has now won seven of his 10 starts.

The big question is whether he will be as effective over the minimum trip against proven speedsters as he is to to race over it?

Profitable has plenty going for him

Profitable finished 3 1/2 lengths behind Limato when fourth in the July Cup, but lost little in defeat and may well reverse the form now dropped back in trip.

The Clive Cox trained colt is a real 5f specialist and all five of his career successes have come over that distance..

Prior to July Cup, the four-year-old had shown progressive form to win all three of his starts this season.

In the last of those, the son of Invincible Spirit posted a career-best effort when landing the Group 1 King’s Stand Stakes at Royal Ascot by half-a-length.

Profitable tanked through the race and idled once hitting the front and could well have even more to offer.

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You’ll find more Ebor Festival tips from York in Coral’s horse racing section.

Coral’s top tip: Getting on Goldream each-way makes sense as he has conditions to suit in a wide-open renewal of the Nunthorpe. Ante post favourite Limato and Profitable head the dangers.