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  • French Selections Sunday 30th

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    R1 SAINT-CLOUD [L-H] C1 – PRIX AMBER RAMA – 1400m (a7f) – TURF – Class 2 Race – Flat – EUR € 34,000 1. SUPIDO – Cost €72,000 as a yearling, this half-brother to Group winner Zonza showed undeniable promise when winning on debut over 1400m at Strasbourg on 13 June. Open to any amount…

  • French Selections Saturday 29th

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    R1 ENGHIEN [L-H] C1 – PRIX DU PONT D’ARCOLE – 2875m (a2m) – Class F Amateur Drivers Race – Harness – EUR € 12,000 1. HUGOLINO – Drops in category after coming 6th of 9 finishers in a 2550m Reims Class D early-June. Can claim a solid amateur record and must be duly respected 2.…

  • DARNATION CAN SEE OFF ELDERS IN NEWCASTLE FEATURE

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    Fine FormDarnation NC – 6.00is taken to relish stepping up in distance for the Group Three JenningsBet In Delves Hoppings Fillies’ Stakes at Newcastle today evening.Karl Burke’s charge found the pace too hot in the 1000 Guineas but bounced back to form in the German equivalent at Dusseldorf, staying on strongly to slam the in-form…

  • Newcastle evening racing tips:Best bets for today

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    The Northumberland Plate Festival continues on day two with the Gosforth Park Cup today.Let’s start with some details on our selected horses at Newcastle17:25 (Newcastle) BergeracBergerac has a decent record at the North-East venue and has been given a chance to shine in the Jenningsbet In Shiremoor Gosforth Park Cup Handicap.He is back down to…

  • Railway Stakesmission for The Strikin Viking this weekend

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    Connections are hoping The Strikin Viking can be as prolific as the Premier League footballer he was named after when he aims to build on an impressive debut in the Gain Railway Stakes at the Curragh.The two-year-old is named after Manchester City striker Erling Haaland and his owners, Middleham Park Racing, admitted they saved the…

  • French Selections Friday 28th

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    R1 VINCENNES [L-H] C1 – PRIX ISIS – 2850m (a2m) – Class D Race – Harness – EUR € 46,000 1. IDAHO (SWI) – Honest mare that was sanctioned in Enghien race of reference. Acquits himself well for the most part but cannot be considered a player 2. CAROLYN FRANCIS – Last of 10 finishers,…

  • Ambiente Friendly and Los Angeles set for Irish Derby reunion

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    Ambiente Friendly and Los Angeles, second and third in the Derby at Epsom, are due to meet again in the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby on Sunday.James Fanshawe’s Ambiente Friendly beat Los Angeles by three and a quarter lengths at Epsom, with both no match for City Of Troy, and owners the Gredley family have…

  • Best Bets for Newcastle on Saturday

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    Andrew Asquith had an 8/1 winner in his last column and is back with two bets at Newcastle this weekend.The Northumberland Plate is one of the big betting races this weekend and there are several among the entries who raced at Royal Ascot last week, notably Ascot Stakes winner Pledgeofallegiance, who could possibly be turned…

  • BRUNCH CAN SATISFY NEWCASTLE SUPPORTERS

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    Fine FormBrunch nc – 4.10has slipped back down to a dangerous mark this term and can take full advantage in the JenningsBet In Kippax Seaton Delaval Handicap at Newcastle.The seven-year-old was only beaten by just over a length when sixth in this race last season and is now 12lb better off with the winner Lattam.Michael…

  • French Selections Thursday 27th

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    R1 LA TESTE DE BUCH [R-H] C1 – PRIX REVERDY NUTRITION EQUINE – 1100m (a5f1/2) – TURF – Handicap – Flat – EUR € 20,000 1. TEMPO – In very good form, winning 2 of his last 3 starts – including his latest in a handicap over 1200m at Toulouse on 28 May. Ought to…