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Sky Bet Strensall Stakes (Group 3)

York · 13:50 · Saturday, 22 August 2026 · 1m177y · Good To Soft · Class 1

🤖 AI race preview

The race is likely to see a mid- to late-running tempo with the front-runners from the inside stalls — Damysus (5), Ridari (2), and Persica (7) — shaping the early pace, though the soft ground could see a more open field than expected. Persica stands out with a consistent record in good to soft conditions, having won at Epsom and finished second at Newbury in a similar race, with a strong RPR of 124 and a recent victory in a Listed race on the same surface, making her a hard-to-oppose contender despite a slight draw. The main dangers are Damysus, who has shown resilience in mid-division runs and a return to form after a poor showing at Ascot, and Saber Strike, a first-time entrant with a strong shape in 7f races and a promising RPR of 116, while also being a value each-way player at the forecast price.

Written by our AI before the off from form, ratings and conditions — neutral analysis, not a betting recommendation. How we build verdicts.

🏁 Result

1Archivist (GB) Callum Rodriguez10
2Saber Strike (IRE) Tom Marquand9.00
3Persica (IRE) Sean Levey6.50
4Damysus (GB) James Doyle3.75
5Geryon (IRE) Gary Carroll5.50
6Ridari (FR) David Egan29

Settled from official results.

AI top 3 (before the off)

🥇Archivist
🥈Hankelow
🥉Jonquil

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