Author: keith
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French Selections Sunday 12th
R1 DEAUVILLE-LA TOUQUES [DEAUVILLE-LA TOUQUES] C1 – HARAS DE FRESNAY-LE-BUFFARD PRIX DE TANCARVILLE – 1200m (a6f) – TURF – – Flat – EUR € 45,700 C1 – PRIX DU CASINO JOA DE CHATELAILLON – 2625m (a1m1/2) – Amateur Drivers – Harness – EUR € 6,000 C1 – PRIX OURASI – 2650m (a1m1/2) – – Harness…
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Venetian Sun to shine in July Cup
Fine FormVenetian Sun NM – 4.35can add another big prize to her collection in the Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai July Cup Stakes at Newmarket.The Starman filly has already amassed in excess of £800,000 in prize-money and can again strike on the July course.The Karl Burke-trained three-year-old failed to stay on her seasonal reappearance in the…
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Horse Racing Tips: Nap of the Day and best bets from around the tracks
Today selectionsEXPOSURE – 17:10 Newmarket (NAP)A useful performer in France, EXPOSURE ran far better than his finishing position suggests on stable debut for the Gosdens last time.Weak in the market, he met with interference approaching the final furlong and once again inside it when seventh behind Spanish Voice and was still beaten just over two-and-a-half…
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Burke:Venetian Sun facing toughest test to date
Karl Burke expects Venetian Sun to face the toughest test of her career so far in the Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai July Cup at Newmarket today.While the daughter of Starman had her stamina limitations exposed over a mile in the 1000 Guineas, she has since dominated her rivals in the Sandy Lane at Haydock and…
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Treasurethe Moment Returns to Defend Her Memsie Stakes Title at Caulfield
Reigning champion Treasurethe Moment is set to return to Caulfield Racecourse with the aim of defending her Memsie Stakes crown in one of the opening Group 1 highlights of the 2026 Australian Spring Carnival.The talented mare announced herself as a genuine weight-for-age star when she claimed last year’s Memsie Stakes with a brilliant first-up performance,…
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Light Infantry Man Eyes Group 1 Glory in Randwick’s Winx Stakes
All eyes will be on Light Infantry Man when the experienced campaigner returns to action in the 2026 Winx Stakes at Randwick, aiming to begin the spring carnival with a memorable Group 1 victory.Few horses boast the consistency and toughness displayed by Light Infantry Man throughout his career. He has built an enviable record against…
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French Selections Saturday 11th
R1 ENGHIEN [L-H] C1 – PRIX D’ESCUROLLES – 2150m (a1m1/4) – – Harness – EUR € 35,000 C1 – PRIX DE LA VILLE D’ARES – 3400m (a2m1/8) – TURF – Handicap – Hurdles – EUR € 26,000 C1 – PRIX DE LA CLINIQUE VALERE-BOUTIN (PRIX VIRUNGA) – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Class 2 –…
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French Selections Friday 10th
R1 CABOURG [R-H] C1 – PRIX LES CRINS DE LA BAIE (PX MUSCARIS) – 2750m (a1m1/2) – – Mounted – EUR € 37,000 C1 – PRIX DE BONNEUIL-EN-VALOIS – 2400m (a1m1/2) – TURF – Class 3 Claiming – Flat – EUR € 18,200 C1 – PRIX DE LA BAIE DE SOMME – 2400m (a1m1/2) –…
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French Selections Thursday 9th
R1 ENGHIEN [L-H] C1 – PRIX DE LA GARE DE LYON – 2875m (a2m) – Class G Amateur Drivers – Harness – EUR € 12,000 C1 – PRIX DE L’OUEST – 3400m (a2m1/8) – TURF – Class 4 – Hurdles – EUR € 21,000 C1 – PRIX DE LA PORTE SAINT-VINCENT – 2950m (a2m) –…
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Sir Les learning ahead of long career
Having trained his dam Everage to stakes success, Craig Carmody has been hard at work harnessing promising three-year-old Sir Les’ natural ability.The gelding by All Too Hard looked impressive winning his first two starts before finishing a narrow fifth in a benchmark 72 Midway at Rosehill Gardens on May 30th.Carmody has been happy to space…