Author: keith
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Ylang Ylang leads15-strong Oaks field
Ante-post favourite Ylang Ylang heads 15 confirmations for Friday’s Betfred Oaks at Epsom.Trained by Aidan O’Brien, Ylang Ylang won the Fillies’ Mile on her final juvenile start and posted a fine effort on her 2024 bow, when beaten a length by Elmalka in finishing fifth in the 1000 Guineas at Newmarket.O’Brien also has Lingfield Oaks…
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Selino prepares forBrisbane Cup title defence
Finding suitable races for a dour stayer at this time of year is a challenge for even Australia’s most accomplished horsemen, just ask Chris Waller.Waller has his sights set on Selino defending his Brisbane Cup crown but says working out how to get him there has required a bit of novel thinking.The horse hasn’t won…
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Antino up for KingsfordSmith Cup challenge
Tony Gollan knows this Saturday’s Kingsford Smith Cup will be the toughest test of Antino’s career, but he is confident the five-year-old can be a factor in the $1 million event.Queensland’s leading trainer has described the 1300-metre event, one of two Group 1 races at Eagle Farm this Saturday, as the race of the Winter…
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DAKOTA TO STRIKEREDCAR GOLD
Fine FormVeteran sprinterDakota Gold RE – 2.50can come out on top in the Jacks Coaches Handicap at Redcar.Michael Dods’ 10-year-old is a seasoned professional over five and six furlongs, winning 15 times and placing on a further 18 occasions throughout his career.At the height of his powers, he was a Group Three winner with multiple…
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Curragh review
A round-up of the pick of the rest of the action from the Curragh on Irish 1,000 Guineas day.Ocean Jewel sparkles in Curragh victoryOcean Jewel swept to an impressive victory in the Lanwades Stud Stakes at the Curragh.Willie McCreery’s filly was making her seasonal debut in the Group Two contest, having been off the track…
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Botti eyeing Newmarketouting for Giavellotto
Irish St Leger the ultimate aim for dual Yorkshire Cup hero.Marco Botti could look towards Newmarket’s July meeting before pointing Giavellotto at the Irish St Leger, following his exploits in winning back-to-back Yorkshire Cups on the Knavesmire.The 7-2 shot shook off the challenge of Vauban and Tower Of London in the hands of Oisin Murphy…
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French Selections Sunday 26th
R1 Longchamp [R-H] C1 – PRIX DE LA CELLE-SAINT-CLOUD – 2000m (a1m1/4) – TURF – Newcomers Race – Flat – EUR € 27,000 1. RAHIMA – Well-bred Dariyan debutante whose second dam was a Group I winner. Alexis Pouchin rides for Pierre Groualle 2. HOPIC – Ludovic Boisseau rides this Oasis Dream debutante for trainer…
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Aidan O’Brien still aiming AugusteRodin at Tattersalls Gold Cup
Aidan O’Brien is sticking to his original plan with Auguste Rodin, despite his disappointing effort in the Dubai Sheema Classic at Meydan.Winner of both the Derby and the Irish Derby last year, the Deep Impact colt had produced lacklustre efforts in both the 2000 Guineas and King George at Ascot either side of those Classic…
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Inisherin takes Sandy Laneas Vandeek vanquished
Vandeek lost his unbeaten record as Inisherin ran out an impressive winner of the Betfred Supports Jack Berry House Sandy Lane Stakes at Haydock.Sent off the 8-11 favourite, Vandeek won each of his four juvenile starts, including Group One glory in both the Prix Morny and Middle Park Stakes.However, he was clearly toiling approaching the…
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MALAITA TIPPED FOR TREBLE JOY AT UTTOXETER
Fine Form Malaita UT – 3.35 can bring up her hat-trick in the Clarke Chase at Uttoxeter. She has been the epitome of dependable for trainer Mel Rowley of late, having run once a month since October and only once finishing out of the first four, when coming to grief at Cheltenham in December with…