"The Strikin Viking Aims for Second Win at York's Gimcrack Stakes"

The Strikin Viking makes his return to York, the site of his remarkable debut victory, as he aims for another triumph in the Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Gimcrack Stakes.

In tribute to Erling Haaland, who quickly scored as Manchester City resumed Premier League play last week, the gifted son of Inns Of Court aims to similarly succeed and score for the first time in group competition.

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Connections identified the Gimcrack as the next logical goal immediately following his defeat on the Sussex Downs, and they are optimistic that the Knavesmire will suit the speedy colt trained by Hamad Al Jehani.

'He performed admirably at Goodwood in the Richmond,' remarked Richard Brown, European racing adviser for the owners Wathnan Racing. 'The race was conducted at an extremely fast pace, and he might have been slightly outpaced, potentially hitting the front a tad prematurely.'

'I believe this swift six furlongs will truly highlight his strengths, but clearly, it appears to be a strong renewal.

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Adorned in the colours of Big Evs' owner Paul Teasdale, Mick Appleby's entrant displayed significant progress from his first appearance at Beverley to secure Group Three accolades on only his second race, and the Rutland trainer believes there is further potential as the distance increases.

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Jack Jones' leading horse Caburn remains undefeated in his two starts, having secured victory in the prestigious Super Sprint at Newbury, in addition to an earlier six-furlong triumph at Salisbury.

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Jones said: "It's extremely exciting, and we earmarked this race after his win at Newbury. We gave him a quiet week following Newbury, but his work has been good since, and I'm very happy."

He was eager for six furlongs in the Super Sprint, and increasing the distance again is definitely a positive move.

I would appreciate a bit of rain to soften the ground to good or good to soft. However, considering he has already won two races on good to firm ground, we don't have much to gripe about.

'He's a stable star for us, and I just hope he can keep putting us in the spotlight. It's a highly competitive race, and I was hoping it might be a bit easier – all of the big names have shown up.

'We head into this race undefeated, and what I admire most about my horse are his fighting qualities. He pins his ears back, lowers his head, and gives it his all. Hopefully, this determination will serve him well if he's in contention as we approach the finish line.'

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Shadow Of Light has showcased exceptional talent in his two starts to date, and the Lope De Vega colt now aims to keep his unbeaten record intact while securing a second victory in this race for Charlie Appleby in three years.

Karl Burke's Andesite has not been seen since his winning debut over the same course and distance in May. The value of that performance has been enhanced by the runner-up, Yah Mo Be There, who has gone on to secure a victory at Listed level.

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Eve Johnson Houghton's Billboard Star, who placed fourth in the Richmond Stakes, has shown consistent form and is expected to deliver a strong performance. Meanwhile, Andrew Balding's Cool Hand Luke, who finished fourth in the Coventry Stakes and improved to third place in the Vintage Stakes, now aims to hit the bullseye.

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