Author: keith
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Jan Brueghel ready for Ormonde Stakes glory
Fine FormJan Brueghel CS – 3.05is expected to stamp his class on the Ladbrokes Ormonde Stakes at Chester.Aidan O’Brien has saddled a record seven winners of this Group Three contest and appears intent on adding to his tally, with Jan Brueghel joined by the defending champion in Illinois.The latter cannot be discounted given he was…
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Aidan O’Brien looking to continueDee Stakes dominance
Constitution River and Flushing Meadows will bid to continue Aidan O’Brien’s domination of the Boodles Raindance Dee Stakes at Chester today.The Ballydoyle handler has saddled a record 12 winners of the recognised Derby trial, although you have to go back to Sir Michael Stoute’s Kris Kin in 2003 to find the last horse to complete…
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Star-studded field locked in for Group 1The Goodwood at Morphettville
A capacity field of 16 sprinters has been confirmed for tomorrow’s $1 million Group 1 The Goodwood (1200m) at Morphettville, setting the stage for a highly competitive finale to Adelaide’s Group 1 season.Rey Magnerio will headline the field after drawing barrier five, with the Melbourne-based sprinter looking to break through for a long-awaited maiden Group…
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Aviatress back for shot at Proud Miss Stakes
With the Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale at the Gold Coast upcoming, the connections of Aviatress had been planning a dual Group 1 assault in Adelaide.But a hiccup on the eve of the mare’s first assignment in the Robert Sangster Stakes (1200m) at Morphettville on April 25 put an end to aspirations of running in…
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French Selections Thursday 7th
R1 Longchamp [R-H] C1 – PRIX DES TERTRES – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Class 1 – Flat – EUR € 32,000 C1 – PRIX DE LA RESIDENCE SAINT-CHARLES – 2825m (a2m) – Class G Amateur Drivers – Harness – EUR € 6,000 C1 – PRIX DOMINIQUE DE BROGLIE – 3700m (a2m1/4) – TURF –…
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Derby favourite Cellinigoes on trial at Chester
Betfred Derby favourite Benvenuto Cellini puts his credentials on the line in today’s Boodles Chester Vase.The son of Frankel won the KPMG Champions Juvenile Stakes at Leopardstown in September and signed off his two-year-old campaign by finishing third in the Group One William Hill Futurity Stakes at Doncaster.He is joined in a seven-strong field at…
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Half Yours eyes Queensland riches after Antino setback
With Antino being removed from the list of opposition for the Tony and Calvin trained gelding Half Yours heading to towards a three-race targeted Queensland Winter Carnival campaign, the way forward still isn’t simple, but the McEvoy team does have one less formidable rival to worry about.The 2025 Melbourne Cup winner and Antino were likely…
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Pride Of Jenni adds spark to Hollindale Stakes showdown
Queensland Winter Carnival action moves to the Gold Coast this weekend and Pride Of Jenni’s nomination for the $500 000 Group 2 AD Hollindale Stakes has just put the expectation up another notch on the excitement barometer for the race.Pride Of Jenni’s presence in a race always does that.While nothing is ever guaranteed, generally, her…
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French Selections Wednesday 6th
R1 VINCENNES [L-H] C1 – PRIX DE NIORT – 2700m (a1m1/2) – Class E – Harness – EUR € 49,000 C1 – PRIX MAGUELONNE – 3600m (a2m1/4) – TURF – Claiming – Steeple Chase – EUR € 25,000 C1 – PRIX DES GLYCINES – 1200m (a6f) – TURF – Class 3 – Flat – EUR…
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BEAUTY BOX THE BANK HOLIDAY BANKER
Fine FormBeauty Box WD – 2.23appears a good looking proposition at Windsor on a Bank Holiday bonanza of racing.James Tate’s youngster was keeping on at the end of her five-furlong debut at Newmarket, a performance that suggests the move up to six will be perfect in the BetWright Windsor Flat Season Opener Fillies’ Novice Stakes.Only…