York 2:20 Lindum York Handicap
The Lindum York Handicap is one of the most competitive sprint handicaps run during York’s Dante meeting and regularly attracts a deep field of experienced five-furlong specialists alongside progressive sprinters moving through the handicap ranks.
This year’s renewal looks particularly open, with several runners bringing strong speed figures, proven York form and solid recent profiles into the race. At Turf Talk, every runner has been assessed using our combined trends and ratings model, incorporating historical race trends, trainer form, jockey bookings, speed figures, ratings, progression profiles and suitability for York’s demanding five furlongs.
The likely good ground should place a premium on tactical pace, track position and runners capable of sustaining speed throughout the final furlong.
Key Lindum York Handicap Trends
• 20/20 winners achieved an RPR of 91+ on similar going
• 20/20 winners had raced between 3-17 times on similar going
• 20/20 winners returned from a break of 4-292 days
• 20/20 winners had between 6-23 career placings
• 20/20 winners had run between 5-49 handicap races
• 20/20 winners had achieved an RPR of 88+ in this class range
• 20/20 winners had won between 1-8 handicaps previously
• 20/20 winners achieved a TS of 69+ on similar going
• 19/20 winners came from the first 11 in the betting market
• 18/20 winners were no bigger than 40/1 on debut
• 17/20 winners had achieved a career RPR of 102+
The final Turf Talk ratings also factor in trainer and jockey form, speed figures, suitability to York and recent progression.
Turf Talk Ratings
| Horse | Rating | Trainer | Jockey | Trends | Key Positives | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corolla Point | 241 | Edward Bethell | Callum Rodriguez | 14/14 | Excellent recent form, strong ratings profile, progressive sprint handicapper, ideal York setup | TOP RATED |
| Redorange | 236 | Clive Cox | Ryan Moore | 13/14 | Strong TS/RPR figures, major jockey booking, solid sprint handicap profile | MAIN DANGER |
| Air Force One | 233 | Geoff Oldroyd | P J McDonald | 13/14 | Course-and-distance winner, excellent speed figures, strong recent profile | SHORTLIST |
| Luna A Inbhir Nis | 230 | Katie Scott | Jason Hart | 12/14 | Outstanding going record, proven at York, highly consistent sprint profile | CONTENDER |
| Ziggy’s Triton | 226 | David O’Meara | Daniel Tudhope | 11/14 | Progressive recent winner with solid speed figures and strong handicap profile | PLACE CHANCE |
| Hammer The Hammer | 223 | Kevin Ryan | Jack Callan | 11/14 | Useful figures and excellent recent jockey statistics but tougher against stronger opposition | RESPECTED |
| Arklow Lad | 220 | Michael Appleby | Jason Watson | 10/14 | Consistent handicap performer with good recent form but slightly below leading ratings | OUTSIDER |
The ratings combine trends, speed figures, ratings, trainer form, jockey form and projected progression.
Final Verdict
Corolla Point narrowly comes out on top in the Turf Talk ratings thanks to his strong crossover between trends, recent form, speed figures and overall sprint handicap profile. He arrives as one of the more progressive runners in the field and looks particularly well suited to York’s fast five furlongs.
Redorange rates the main danger with Ryan Moore booked and a consistently strong ratings profile, while Air Force One appeals strongly after his course-and-distance success and solid speed figures.
Luna A Inbhir Nis remains highly respected based on her excellent going record and consistency, while Ziggy’s Triton and Hammer The Hammer also make appeal as competitive each-way contenders in a deep sprint handicap.
Turf Talk Ratings Datasheet
For those interested in the numbers behind the preview, the image below shows our Turf Talk ratings datasheet produced before the final selections are made.
This sheet brings together the key raw factors we use as a starting point, including ratings, speed figures, PRB, trainer form, jockey combinations, going suitability, course and distance form and other positive indicators. Final selections are then made after taking additional race-reading factors into account, including trends, draw, pace setup, market shape and overall value.
