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The Speed Ratings and the handicaps recovered some form on a non-runner messed Thursday. The combined top three rated speed ratings and handicaps provided 77% winners, a figure comparable to Monday's 78% strike rate and Tuesday's 81% strike rate. Among Thursday's figures were clear top speed rated Mr Flannegan 2nd 25/1 and clear 2nd top speed rated Prescelli Won 20/1.

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There were eight (4) and (5) UK graded races, Thursday, with six being successful. Four were won by the clear top rated horse; two were won by the by the 2nd top rated -one of them joint; and two races were unsuccessful.

York's final day of the May meeting looks only slightly less tough then the previous two days. Misheer (1-40) looks to be better class than previous winners of the race and that alone makes her a stand out on the card. Diamond Laura, Leleyf and Mrs Boss should fight out the places - but keep a market check on Eternal Instinct.

Ask (2-40 Yorkshire Cup) always performs best first time out, so maybe the hint should be taken.

Elsewhere on a day of competitive handicaps, Swiss Diva (3-00 Newmarket ) and Cape Express (8-35 Hamilton) should pay to follow.

And the well bred Sana Abel should lose her maiden tag in Newcastle's 6-45.

Had a very busy day, so I'll leave it there to get some shut-eye. Have a profitable Friday.