Author: keith
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DIAMOND RAIN IN THE FORECAST FOR NEWCASTLE
Fine FormDiamond Rain NC – 6.53returns to the site of former glories and is taken to defend her crown in the JenningsBet In Delves Hoppings Fillies’ Stakes at Newcastle.The Shamardal mare got the better of Running Lion last summer to win the Hedge Oak Stakes before stepping up in grade at Gosforth Park to land…
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French Selections Friday 26th
R1 ENGHIEN [L-H] C1 – PRIX NEMAUSA – 2150m (a1m1/4) – Class C – Harness – EUR € 53,000 C1 – PRIX HUBERT PARMENTIER – 4300m (a2m1/2) – TURF – Class 3 – Steeple Chase – EUR € 24,000 C1 – PRIX DU SAGITTAIRE – 2600m (a1m1/2) – Class G – Mounted – EUR €…
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French Selections Thursday 25th
R1 LA TESTE DE BUCH [R-H] C1 – PRIX DE LA BASE AERIENNE 120 – COMMANDANT MARZAC – 2200m (a1m1/2) – TURF – Class 2 – Flat – EUR € 20,100 C1 – PRIX DE LA GARE DES INVALIDES – 2875m (a2m) – Class F Amateur Drivers – Harness – EUR € 12,000 C1 –…
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BURKE’S BUTTERFLY CAN SHINE AT CARLISLE
Fine FormEllusive Butterfly CL – 4.02can make it successive Listed triumphs when taking the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Eternal Stakes at Carlisle today.Karl Burke’s Invincible Army filly was last seen coming out on top by three-quarters of a length in the Surrey Stakes at Epsom earlier this month, which was coincidentally her first win on…
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Plate shortlist: Rogues on a roll?
Matt Brocklebank kicks off our build-up to Saturday’s JenningsBet Northumberland Plate Handicap with an early shortlist for Newcastle.The Ascot Stakes, Copper Horse Stakes, Queen’s Vase, Gold Cup and Queen Alexandra all served up belting finishes last week and hopefully Saturday’s Jenningsbet Northumberland Plate can deliver something similar, albeit in a rather contrasting setting.Ten years ago…
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James J Braddockon course for Curragh
James J Braddock, third in the Betfred Derby at Epsom just over a fortnight ago, is on course for the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby at the Curragh this weekend.The Joseph O’Brien trained colt finished just over five lengths behind Christmas Day at Epsom having previously landed the Leopardstown Derby Trial.He’s set to spearhead trainer…
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French Selections Wednesday 24th
R1 CHERBOURG [L-H] C1 – PRIX GUSTAVE-JOSEPH LE MAGNEN – 2625m (a1m1/2) – Class F – Harness – EUR € 17,500 C1 – PRIX DU CLOS DE LA BARRE – 2400m (a1m1/2) – TURF – Class 2 – Flat – EUR € 24,700 C1 – PRIX DU DONJON – 2950m (a2m) – Class E –…
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VIEW LOOKS JUST FINE AT NEWBURY
Fine FormBayside View NB – 6.25was unlucky on her debut at Doncaster but has the chance to make amends in the Darley EBF Fillies’ Novice Stakes at Newbury.Michael Bell’s daughter of Bayside Boy went clear in the hands of Zac Lloyd heading to the line on Town Moor, but Karl Burke’s Met Ball did just…
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Klassleader Can Lead The Way In TheNorthumberland Plate
The JenningsBet Northumberland Plate has long been regarded as one of the most prestigious staying handicaps in British racing, and Klassleader heads to Newcastle with all the credentials required to add his name to the race’s illustrious roll of honour.William Haggas’ progressive stayer has enjoyed a remarkable rise through the ranks this season and arrives…
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Abounding brightly into Tatts Tiara
Bright, shiny, dappled, and if you were able to list golden as a colour of a horse’s coat, Abounding looked just that when paraded at Robert Heathcote’s stable before the Stradbroke Handicap.That race, though, was not to be the one as the Group 1 Tattersall’s Tiara (1400m) at Eagle Farm on Saturday for fillies and…