Author: keith
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French Selections Friday 4th
R1 CABOURG [R-H] C1 – PRIX DU MONT-SAINT-MICHEL – 2725m (a1m1/2) – Class E Race – Harness – EUR € 33,000 C1 – PRIX DEPARTEMENT DE LA LOIRE – 2850m (a2m) – Class G Amateur Drivers Race – Harness – EUR € 6,000 C1 – PRIX VENTRE SAINT-GRIS – 1400m (a7f) – TURF – Maiden…
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STORM FORECASTFOR KEMPTON
Fine FormBelieve The Storm km – 6.23has hit the bar on his last two starts but the second division of the Unibet More Extra Place Races Handicap gives him a perfect opportunity of victory at Kempton.Hailing from the family of Derby winner Pour Moi, Believe The Storm made a winning debut over seven furlongs at…
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Nassau now looksset to be next for Cercene
Joe Murphy is now favouring heading to Goodwood with his Coronation Stakes winner Cercene over the Irish Oaks.In the immediate aftermath of the popular success at Royal Ascot, connections raised the possibility of supplementing the diminutive filly for the Curragh Classic.However, Murphy’s enthusiasm to step up half a mile in trip appears to have cooled…
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French Selections Friday 4th
R1 Longchamp [R-H] C1 – PRIX DES FORTIFICATIONS – 2000m (a1m1/4) – TURF – Claiming – Flat – EUR € 22,100 C1 – PRIX JULES VERNE – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Claiming – Flat – EUR € 12,000 C1 – PRIX SAINT DESIR LISIEUX – 2675m (a1m1/2) – Class G Amateur Drivers Race –…
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PRINCIPLE TO MAKE POINT FOR THIRSK BACKERS
First Principle TH – 2.33is difficult to oppose as he puts his unbeaten record on the line in division one of the Racing TV Club EBF Novice Stakes at Thirsk.The Kingman colt did not make his juvenile debut until early December, but it was worth the wait as he quickened smartly once the gap came…
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The lights will be back on at Toowoomba’sClifford Park racecourse on Friday, July 4
The lights will be back on at Toowoomba Turf Club on Friday and no-one is happier than its chief executive Grant Sheather following a “significant” drop in revenue for the turf club.Night racing was initially scheduled to return to Toowoomba on Saturday but it would have clashed with the $1 million Group 1 Brisbane Cup…
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Spring preparationsunderway for Waller’s girls
It is set to be a case of ‘girl power’ for Chris Waller this spring with the champion trainer already welcoming back his topline fillies and mares in preparation for the new season.Along with stable star Via Sistina, Waller confirmed his Coolmore Classic winner Lady Shenandoah, the undefeated Autumn Glow, runaway Australian Derby winner Aeliana…
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JAB CAN LAND KNOCKOUT BLOW AT CHELMSFORD
Fine FormJabaara CC – 8.00can scoop more Listed honours given optimum conditions at Chelmsford, where she sets a lofty standard in the bet365 Queen Charlotte Fillies’ Stakes.Roger Varian’s four-year-old has always been held in high regard and enjoyed a fine summer last term, winning twice at this level, with arguably her best performance coming when…
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betting previews & race by race tips
THE TRICKSTER – 3.00 MusselburghTHE TRICKSTER boasts some solid 3-y-o form, notably his run at Ascot in May, and could be the answer taking on his elders for the first time. Bubbles Wonky is worth another chance to confirm the promise of his Hamilton win so is next best ahead of Individualism, who was only…
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Naqeeb poised for John Smith’s Cup experiment
Connections are willing to take a gamble with Naqeeb, as they target the John Smith’s Cup following his performance at Royal Ascot.A half-brother to none other than Baaeed and Hukum, the former Shadwell-owned and William Haggas-trained five-year-old is now with Julie Camacho and outran his 33-1 odds to claim minor honours in the Duke of…