Category: UK Racing
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DAMYSUS LOCK-ED IN FOR NEWBURY PRIZE
Fine FormDamysus NB – 2.35can tower over his rivals to come to the fore in the Boyle Sports Lockinge Stakes at Newbury.The John and Thady Gosden-trained son of Frankel started his season evidently in good heart when winning the Group Three Earl Of Sefton Stakes by nearly four lengths at Newmarket in April.He carried a…
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Jonquil en route toLockinge assignment
Having served a reminder of his class at Ascot, Jonquil is out to prove he is the fly in the ointment in a red-hot Boyle Sports Lockinge Stakes at Newbury.A winner of the Greenham at Newbury last term before going close in the French 2000 Guineas, Andrew Balding’s four-year-old again showcased his very best early…
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RAHIEBB CAN GAIN REWARD IN YORKSHIRE CUP
Fine FormRahiebb YO – 4.05can reward connections’ decision to bypass a prior Chester engagement with success in the Boodles Yorkshire Cup Stakes.The Roger Varian-trained colt was due to line up in the Ormonde Stakes last week but was withdrawn after concerns about slippery ground on the Roodee.He was re-routed to the Knavesmire as a result,…
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Horse Racing Tips: Nap of the Day and best bets from around the tracks
Today selectionsWE’RE GOOSERS – 16:53 Newmarket (NAP)He let down his supporters here last time but WE’RE GOOSERS didn’t shape at all badly in finishing sixth in a strong race for all that the run fell short of market expectations. He raced too keenly on his first attempt over a mile and was found wanting in…
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Rahiebb Yorkshire Cup bound after Chester re-route
St Leger runner-up Rahiebb will finally get his season up and running at York today after being redirected to the Boodles Yorkshire Cup Stakes.Roger Varian’s exciting staying prospect was due to kick off his campaign in Chester’s Ormonde Stakes last week before being declared a non-runner on account of the ground issues that plagued day…
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CHRISTMAS DAY LOOKS POISED FOR DANTE DELIGHT
Fine FormThe Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Dante Stakes takes centre stage at York today and Aidan O’Brien looks poised to strike gold with yet another Derby hopeful in the shape ofChristmas Day YO – 4.05The master of Ballydoyle has not won this leading Epsom trial since saddling Cape Blanco to claim victory in 2010, but…
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O’Brien duo out to prove Derby claims on the Knavesmire
Aidan O’Brien will run the rule over two of his Derby hopefuls when Christmas Day and Action line up in Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Dante Stakes at York.Christmas Day defeated stablemate Endorsement on his seasonal reappearance in the Ballysax Stakes at Leopardstown last month to boost his Classic hopes on either side of the Irish…
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High-class sprinter ready for first start
Jim Goldie has raised the tantalising prospect that last season’s Group 1-winning sprinter American Affair could return from his lengthy absence an even better horse.Not seen in action since winning the King Charles III Stakes at Royal Ascot last June, the six-year-old has been given plenty of time to get over a fetlock joint injury,…
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FOOD FOR THOUGHTFOR BEVERLEY BACKERS
Fine FormBeverley plays host to an interesting Clearanswer Call Centres Maiden Fillies’ Stakes where royal runnerFood For Thought BE – 2.30makes most appeal.The daughter of Dubawi was not beaten far when second to Sacred Ground at Yarmouth last season and the winner has gone on to be placed in two Newmarket Listed contests since.The form…
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Legacy Link the chosen Gosden one in Musidora
Fillies’ Mile fourth Legacy Link could enhance John and Thady Gosden’s fine recent record in the Tattersalls Musidora Stakes when putting her Oaks credentials to the test at York on Wednesday.The regally-bred daughter of Dubawi is out of a sister to the imperious Frankel and it would be fitting if she announces herself at the…