Overview

• Friday’s seven-race card at York is led by the Nunthorpe Stakes at 3:35, with the Lonsdale Cup and the Gimcrack providing Group-race support.
• Racing Post reports Arizona Blaze as the clear Nunthorpe favourite at around 4/1 following his Sapphire Stakes win at the Curragh.
• Racing Post’s Harry Wilson sides with juvenile Lady Iman for the Nunthorpe, while The Independent advises Arizona Blaze each-way and Templegate includes him in Placepot coverage.
• Do Or Do Not is widely put up as the one to beat in the Gimcrack, with previews citing his consistent Group-level placings.
• Racing Post highlights unbeaten Big Leader for the 5:20 Sky Bet Mile Handicap, as Sky Bet and Monster promote new‑customer free‑bet offers alongside responsible‑gambling guidance.