Author: keith
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Diamond could get chance to sparkleat Punchestown
Rockys Diamond could round off his excellent season at the Punchestown Festival after finishing fourth in the Stayers’ Hurdle at Cheltenham.Declan Queally’s stable star has come a long way since landing a handicap hurdle at Gowran Park in early October, going on to finish third as a 66-1 shot for a Grade One at Leopardstown…
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HURRY TO SUPPORT AYR RUNNER
Fine FormIn A Hurry AY – 2.30was a beaten favourite on debut but did little wrong and can make amends in the Coral We’re Here For It Restricted Maiden Stakes at Ayr.David O’Meara’s Time Test filly went off at 15-8 at Newcastle last June and was beaten just a length, looking like the run would…
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French Selections Sunday 27th
R1 Longchamp [R-H] C1 – PRIX DE L’AVRE – 2400m (a1m1/2) – TURF – Listed Race – Flat – EUR € 55,000 C1 – PRIX FITECO – 2825m (a2m) – Class G Amateur Drivers Race – Harness – EUR € 6,000 C3 – PX GROUPE PIGEON TP-ARGENTRE DU PLESSIS – 3225m (a2m) – – Harness…
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French Selections Saturday 26th
R1 AUTEUIL [L-H] C1 – PRIX GIROFLA – 3000m (a2m) – TURF – Listed Race – Hurdles – EUR € 88,000 C1 – PRIX DE PERRIERS – 2450m (a1m1/2) – Class F Race – Mounted – EUR € 18,500 C1 – PRIX DE LA SERENITE – 1100m (a5f1/2) – TURF – Class 3 Race –…
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Dancing Geminifollows familiar Mile route at Sandown
Dancing Gemini could follow in the footsteps of Charyn and continue on the path to the top of the mile division when he bids to follow up his early-season Doncaster success in the bet365 Mile at Sandown. Roger Varian’s Charyn was successful at Listed level on Town Moor before taking this en route to Royal…
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Headstrong Headwall set for The Quokka
Matthew Smith has been pleased the preparation of emerging sprinter Headwall, who lines up as a key chance in the $5 million The Quokka (1200m) at Ascot today.Placed in both the Group 1 Newmarket Handicap and Group 1 TJ Smith Stakes this time in, Smith needed to see the once keen-going Headwall settle in well,…
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Tamfana back in actionat Sandown
David Menuisier sees Sandown’s bet365 Mile as the perfect stepping stone for his Group One star Tamfana to start her season as she features among a stellar cast today’s card.The Esher venue has attracted plenty of quality to its first Flat meeting of the year, with the daughter of Soldier Hollow seeking a repeat of…
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GEMINI CLAIMS WRITTEN IN THE STARS AT SANDOWN
Fine FormDancing Gemini SN – 3.00recently ended a lengthy wait for a victory and he can double up in the bet365 Mile at Sandown.Roger Teal’s charge was a Listed-winning juvenile and was highly tried at three, coming within half a length of Classic glory when just beaten in the French 2000 Guineas before being upped…
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French Selections Friday 25th
R1 VINCENNES [L-H] C1 – PRIX SIRONE – 2100m (a1m1/4) – Class E Race – Harness – EUR € 49,000 C1 – PRIX DU PARC DU GRAND SEMINAIRE – 2400m (a1m1/2) – Class F Race – Mounted – EUR € 21,000 C1 – PRIX DU MONT SAINT-PIERRE – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Class 2…
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French Selections Thursday 24th
R1 Longchamp [R-H] C1 – PRIX DES GEMEAUX PARISIENS – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Class 4 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 15,000 C1 – PRIX ROGER CROUZILLAC – 3400m (a2m1/8) – TURF – Class 3 Race – Hurdles – EUR € 26,000 C1 – PRIX DU MAGNUM – 2550m (a1m1/2) – Class…