Author: keith
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Joliestar Heads StrongQEIIJubileeCast
Australia’s big hope for Royal Ascot 2026, Joliestar (Zoustar), has been drawn in the middle for today’s G1 Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes.James McDonald’s mount will exit from stall nine in the six-furlong feature, with last year’s runner-up Satono Reve (Lord Kanaloa) towards the stands’ side in 18 under Ryan Moore.Tony Bloom and Ian McAleavy’s…
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Fangirl Can Crown AStellar SeasonIn The Tattersalls Tiara
The prestigious Tattersalls Tiara at Eagle Farm Racecourse provides the perfect stage for Fangirl to add another Group 1 triumph to her already glittering resume. The Chris Waller-trained mare has long been regarded as one of Australia’s elite performers, and this final Group 1 event of the Queensland Winter Carnival presents an ideal opportunity to…
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VIA SISTINA CAN DEFENDHER WINX STAKES CROWN
Few horses arrive at the Winx Stakes with stronger credentials than Via Sistina, the reigning queen of the race and a mare chasing another chapter of history.Her victories in recent editions of the event showcased exceptional class, professionalism and an ability to perform when it matters most. Time and again she has demonstrated why she…
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French Selections Saturday 20th
R1 COMPIEGNE [L-H] C1 – PRIX PMU “LE VILLAGEOIS” A MONTMACQ (PRIX KARAKONTIE) – 1400m (a7f) – TURF – Newcomers – Flat – EUR € 27,400 C1 – PRIX ISIDORE BERGUA – 2575m (a1m1/2) – Class G Amateur Drivers – Harness – EUR € 6,000 C1 – PRIX D’AUVERGNE – 2000m (a1m1/4) – ALL WEATHER…
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VENETIAN SUN TO BLAZE A TRAIL IN COMMONWEALTH CUP
Fine FormVenetian Sun RA – 3.05returned to sprinting with a bang at Haydock last time out after a failed attempt to make it at a mile and she can confirm that speed is her superpower at the highest level in the Commonwealth Cup.It has not always taken a real top-notcher to land this three-year-old six-furlong…
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Venetian Sun out to shineinCommonWealth Cup
Hot favourite Venetian Sun features among 25 confirmations for the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot today.Karl Burke’s daughter of Starman was the winner of the Albany Stakes at this meeting last season and while she had her stamina limitations exposed in the 1000 Guineas in early May, she bounced back with a brilliant display in…
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French Selections Friday 19th
R1 VINCENNES [L-H] C1 – PRIX MELPOMENE – 2700m (a1m1/2) – Class C – Harness – EUR € 53,000 C1 – PRIX OFFICE DE TOURISME PAYS DE THIERACHE – 2750m (a1m1/2) – Class F Amateur Riders – Mounted – EUR € 23,000 C1 – PRIX DU BOSQUET D’ARIANE – 2400m (a1m1/2) – TURF – Maiden…
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SCANDINAVIA TO PROVIDE O’BRIEN WITH ANOTHER GOLD CUP
Fine FormIt is difficult to opposeScandinavia RA – 4.15in his bid to provide Aidan O’Brien with a record-extending 10th victory in the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot.The son of Justify looked fairly ordinary this time last year, but a staying-on fifth when stepped up in trip for the Queen’s Vase suggested he was a quality…
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Rahiebb ready for Cup showdown
Ray Dawson is hoping that Rahiebb will run a big race in the Gold Cup today as he seeks a first Royal Ascot winner.Rahiebb is 4/1 with Paddy Power and Sky Bet for the two and a half mile Group 1 which could feature a star-studded cast.Trawlerman is the reigning champion but the ante-post book…
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Fronting up for more staying contests
The Lindsay Park team of Ben, Will and J D Hayes are hoping to cash in with an in-form stayer at Flemington.The Western Front will bid to continue his consistent form in a 2500m handicap tomorrow.The New Zealand-bred galloper was a last start winner of the Listed Sandown Cup (3200m) on May 31 and will…