Today's Horse Racing Tips: Alpine to Stroll to York win on Sunday

True Courage finished second at 50/1 yesterday but unfortunately, I had tipped him to win! It was a fine effort from Michael Bell’s young stayer and there are decent races to be won with him when he encounters his preferred fast ground. A little later in the afternoon, Top Secret (advised at 9/2 but sent off at 5/1) made all to win at Ascot under a fine Nicola Currie ride.

There is just one bet for today’s racing at York.

York Tip

16:20 – 2m½f Little Green Rascals Children’s Nurseries Handicap (Class 4)

Silvestre De Sousa was brilliant from the front aboard Island Brave yesterday and he looks to have another good opportunity to make all on his ride aboard ALPINE STROLL (NAP – 1 point win bet at 5/1). This Ed de Giles-trained three-year-old is yet to win in ten career starts but he has finished second or third on five occasions. Although he has suffered heavy defeats in two of his last three starts, they came in ultra-competitive Class 2 contests – including the Melrose Handicap here at York. This represents a significant drop in class and he gets in off a low weight. A chance is taken that he will handle this step up in trip as he has shaped on a few occasions as though it will suit. An 11lb weight-for-age allowance will be an advantage and there aren’t many stand out performers in opposition.