Sam King tipped 5/2 and 13/2 (SP) winners yesterday and is back with three selections on Saturday…

With some high-class racing to get stuck into on both sides of the Irish Sea, it's been tricky to narrow things down to just four selections on this stellar Saturday.

The best wager up at York looks to come in the shape of Paborus, who looks decent value to get the better of Lake Forest in the Group 3 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Criterion Stakes at 2.25.

William Haggas' market leader will clearly be a popular selection with punters after finishing a good fifth in the Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot recently, but he looks as though a mile is his trip these days, so dropping back to seven on a speedy track like York might leave him vulnerable.

Wathnan Racing have enjoyed a remarkable time with their new recruits of late and Paborus, another recent purchase by the powerhouse team, heads to York with bundles of potential.

A facile winner of a Southwell handicap in October, Ed Bethell's charge posted a good performance on the figures when landing a decent conditions event at Thirsk following a short break, quickening up nicely and leaving the impression that there was plenty more to come.

He likely doesn't need to find much to be very competitive in a race of this nature and with the track expected to suit, he can take this step up in class in his stride.

1pt Win – Paborus

Odds – 11/4

On the same card, Charlie Johnston's Gravitas looks an exciting young stayer and can make light work of his opening mark of 83.

Steadily progressive in three starts to date, he battled back bravely to get the better of previous scorer Tarriance in a mile and a half novice event at Doncaster earlier in the month, shaping as though stamina was his absolute forte.

It's no shock to see connections step him up to a mile and six furlongs on his handicap debut and with the stable in red-hot form at present, he looks well-poised to make the most of his three-year-old allowance.

1pt Win – Gravitas

Odds - 6/5

Up at Newcastle, the Northumberland Plate takes centre stage at 3.15.