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Sky Bet Melrose Handicap (Heritage Handicap) (GBBPlus Race)

York · 14:25 · Saturday, 22 August 2026 · 1m5f188y · Good To Soft · Class 2

🤖 AI race preview

The race is likely to see a competitive early tempo with the front-runners from Goodwood and Ascot form—particularly Infraad and Galilean Quality—pushing from the lead, while the draw and ground conditions may favour those with proven ability on soft to good going. Infraad stands out as the most compelling performer, having won at Goodwood on a step-up to 1m4f with a strong headway and clear finish under Tom Marquand, backed by a solid RPR of 117 and a recent victory at 1m6f in a similar handicap, making him a hard-to-oppose candidate despite a modest draw. The main dangers are Galilean Quality, who has shown strong finishing ability on soft ground and a consistent RPR of 117, and Devils Peak, who improved from second to first at Goodwood and Newbury in recent starts with a promising headgear change and a strong RPR of 114; both are worth a second look as each-way players 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

1Infraad (IRE) Tom Marquand4.33
2Galilean Quality (IRE) Sam James13
3Whos Lope (GB) Nicola Currie29
4Tierra Del Toro (GB) James Doyle29
5Limestone (IRE) Ryan Moore4.33
6Devils Peak (GB) Tyler Heard51

Settled from official results.

AI top 3 (before the off)

🥇Limestone
🥈Sharkeyboy
🥉Infraad

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