York Hosts Key Group 2 Dante Stakes, Middleton Fillies' Stakes Races

Several promising horses are set to compete at York, with notable contenders across various races. In the 1¼ mile category, Wimbledon Hawkeye showed potential after a strong fifth in the 2000 Guineas, with Alpine Trail and Damysus also considered exciting prospects. Wise Approach recently edged out Tadej at Ascot and is favored to confirm his form over 6 furlongs, with other contenders like Jan Steen and expensive Breeze-Up purchases Side Deal and First Legion also in the mix. See The Fire, a Group 3 winner last year, looks poised for a productive 2025 season, while Doha and Sioux Life offer additional competition over her preferred distance. Merchant is expected to progress with the step up in stamina, facing challenges from Anniversary and Rahiebb in the finale. Several consistent and improving sprinters are also highlighted, though some have yet to reproduce previous form, making for competitive fields throughout the day's races.