Author: keith
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AL QAREEM CAN RISE TO THE TOP AT MUSSELBURGH
Fine FormAl Qareem MU – 2.30will rely on his big-race experience to get his 2026 season under way with victory in the Virgin Bet Goliath Cup Stakes at Musselburgh.Karl Burke’s seven-year-old embarks on his 29th stakes start when he travels to Scotland, aiming to claim his 10th success during a busy career to date.The son…
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Virgin Bet Scottish Sprint Cup Handicap 2026 –Runner-by-Runner Preview
Democracy DilemmaA high-class sprinter carrying top weight in this handicap. Has strong sprint form and plenty of experience in big-field races. If handling the weight, he sets a solid standard.Against The WindA consistent performer in sprint handicaps who usually runs well in competitive fields.Should be competitive again and could be involved in the finish.Tropical StormA…
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Autumn Glow confirmed for the G1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes
Trainer Chris Waller and owner John Messara announced on Tuesday that Autumn Glow will be asked to stretch her brilliance out to a middle distance for the first time during her unbeaten 11-start career for the Queen Elizabeth Stakes on April 11, Day Two of The Championships.Waller, Messara and champion jockey James McDonald discussed the…
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French Selections Saturday 4th
R1 VINCENNES [L-H] C1 – PRIX DE LA DORDOGNE – 2850m (a2m) – Class A – Harness – EUR € 62,000 C1 – PRIX JEAN PROUVE – 3800m (a2m1/2) – TURF – Class 4 – Hurdles – EUR € 21,000 C1 – PRIX DU MONGY – 2500m (a1m1/2) – TURF – Class 4 Divided Handicap…
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STAT ATTACK SHOULD PAY DIVIDENDS AT NEWCASTLE
Fine FormDual course winnerStateira NC – 2.25is expected to play a starring role on All-Weather Championships Finals Day at Newcastle.Andrew Balding’s four-year-old has been hugely impressive twice at Gosforth Park this winter, bolting up over a mile in November and over this seven-furlong distance on her most recent visit in mid-January.An odds-on defeat at Southwell…
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Five eye-catching entries chasing a shareof £1 million on All-Weather finals day
BeylerbeyiThe Ian Williams-trained six-year-old has won nine of his 42 starts on the Flat, but his biggest success by some way came when winning the Cesarewitch at Newmarket in October under a superb ride from Billy Loughnane, who is set to on board once again.Three subsequent runs have seen the Invincible Spirit gelding finish third…
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Willie Mullins runner adding spice toAll-Weather Finals Day
Closutton powerhouse Willie Mullins will enjoy a rare runner at Newcastle when Gaucher lines up under Billy Loughnane on All-Weather Championships Finals Day.Mullins – who has never had a winner on the Flat at Gosforth Park – will have high hopes as the Grade Three-winning hurdler bids to continue his burgeoning all-weather career with top-weight…
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Jones hoping to enterrare Air in Doncaster Mile
Reece Jones has already delivered for the owners of Vivy Air by winning the Five Diamonds, but he is extra keen to repay their continued loyalty with a Doncaster Mile victory.The lightweight jockey was in the saddle when the Ciaron Maher-trained mare resumed with a slashing third to Lazzura in the Coolmore Classic (1500m) and…
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French Selections Friday 3rd
R1 VINCENNES [L-H] C1 – PRIX DEIMOS – 2200m (a1m1/2) – Class D – Mounted – EUR € 40,000 C1 – PRIX DES ALPILLES – 2600m (a1m1/2) – TURF – Class 4 Claiming Handicap – Flat – EUR € 12,500 C1 – PRIX NOBODY DE RETZ – 2750m (a1m1/2) – Class G Amateur Drivers –…
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French Selections Thursday 2nd
R1 AUTEUIL [L-H] C1 – PRIX ALAIN GRIMAUX – 3600m (a2m1/4) – TURF – Handicap – Hurdles – EUR € 98,000 C1 – PRIX DU COMITE REGIONAL DU SUD-OUEST – 2625m (a1m1/2) – Class F – Harness – EUR € 18,000 C1 – PRIX DU MONT PAGNOTTE – 2000m (a1m1/4) – TURF – Class 2…