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Time is right for Cox speedster to come good at York

YOU better Watch out or you might miss a treat on York’s competitive card.

The Pavers Foundation Catherine Memorial Sprint looks a red-hot race but I can’t understand why WATCHYA (3.40) has so many ahead of him in the betting.

Clive Cox’s speedster has been incredibly progressive this year. He pulled right away from some promising rivals when putting in a personal-best performance at Lingfield three weeks ago.

Both of his wins have come on the all-weather but he showed last year that he has no problem with fast turf.

The likely strong pace will also help so snap up the 20-1. Have 2pts each-way, with most bookies paying out on five places and Sky Bet stretching to six.

Earlier on the card, the female amateur jockeys get a chance to shine in the Queen Mother’s Cup.

There are few better than Brodie Hampson and she rides THRONE HALL (2.00) for her fiancé Archie

Watson. This talented five-yearold hasn’t shown much in three starts for the yard, having joined from Kevin Ryan, but some of his best efforts have come following poor runs.

If he was to return to the form of his two placed efforts over today’s course and distance last season, he would have a fantastic chance.

Have 1pt each-way at 9-1 with most bookies going four places and Sky Bet paying out on five.

DIRTYOLDTOWN (3.20) sat too close to a frantic pace at Haydock last time. He’s best judged on his good second at Musselburgh on his debut for Grant Tuer in April.

That form has worked out well and he has copped the best Chester draw in stall one. The top three boxes have produced more than 45 per cent of the winners in races of more than nine runners over this track and trip in the last 10 years.

Have 1pt each-way at 16-1, with most bookies paying out on four places and Sky Bet going five.