Category: UK Racing
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Nabati looks ripe in Newbury Rose Bowl
Fine FormFollowing a profitable July Festival at Newmarket last week, Charlie Appleby can strike gold withNabati NB – 4.10in the Apple Print & Creative Rose Bowl at Newbury.Many had questioned the form of the Moulton Paddocks team in the first half of the season and he had been particularly quiet with his two-year-olds, but the…
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Commanche Falls Aims to Roll Back the Years at Hamilton Park
Veteran sprinter Commanche Falls returns to familiar territory with hopes of adding another memorable chapter to his distinguished career when he lines up in the Jordan Electrics Scottish Stewards’ Cup Handicap at Hamilton Park.While younger rivals may dominate the betting, the experienced campaigner brings a wealth of class, resilience and proven sprinting ability that commands…
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Haaderr to make winning look easy at Catterick
Fine FormEd Bethell should enjoy a good afternoon at Catterick whereHaaderr CT – 4.10looks his best chance in the Try Racing TV For Free Now Handicap.The son of Mohaather is a half-brother to the useful La Botte and created a good impression last season.Second on his first two outings at Haydock and Thirsk to rivals…
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Earth andThundering top Oaks market
Thundering On and Earth Shot are the current 5/2 joint favourites with Paddy Power and Sky Bet for this weekend’s Juddmonte Irish Oaks at the Curragh.The former was an impressive winner of the Betfred Oaks before finishing a disappointing fourth in the Paddy Power Pretty Polly just three weeks after, but looks a big contender…
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Earth ready to take Irish Oaks shot
Earth Shot, winner of the Ribblesdale Stakes at Royal Ascot, is firmly on course for Saturday’s Juddmonte Irish Oaks.The daughter of Time Test was purchased by Wathnan Racing prior to her run last month, and made an immediate repayment on the investment when beating Joahanna Walsh by a head in the Group Two contest.Richard Brown,…
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Maltese Cross heading for Grand Prix de Paris challenge
William Haggas is relishing Betfred Derby runner-up Maltese Cross’ return to action in the Cygames Grand Prix de France today.The Sea The Stars colt only found Aidan O’Brien’s Christmas Day too much in the rain-lashed Classic at Epsom as he defied his trainer’s thoughts by handling the sudden ease in the ground.He will face another…
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Star Velocity can speed to victory
Fine FormStar Velocity FF – 3.30can reap the benefit of her debut experience when she contests the Diplomat Hotel Maiden Stakes at Ffos Las.In keeping with plenty of Ralph Beckett’s newcomers, it took a while for the penny to drop in her first proper test on the all-weather at Southwell midway through last month.But after…
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Venetian Sun to shine in July Cup
Fine FormVenetian Sun NM – 4.35can add another big prize to her collection in the Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai July Cup Stakes at Newmarket.The Starman filly has already amassed in excess of £800,000 in prize-money and can again strike on the July course.The Karl Burke-trained three-year-old failed to stay on her seasonal reappearance in the…
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Horse Racing Tips: Nap of the Day and best bets from around the tracks
Today selectionsEXPOSURE – 17:10 Newmarket (NAP)A useful performer in France, EXPOSURE ran far better than his finishing position suggests on stable debut for the Gosdens last time.Weak in the market, he met with interference approaching the final furlong and once again inside it when seventh behind Spanish Voice and was still beaten just over two-and-a-half…
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Burke:Venetian Sun facing toughest test to date
Karl Burke expects Venetian Sun to face the toughest test of her career so far in the Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai July Cup at Newmarket today.While the daughter of Starman had her stamina limitations exposed over a mile in the 1000 Guineas, she has since dominated her rivals in the Sandy Lane at Haydock and…