Category: UK Racing

Speed Davis bn – 5.50 is an obvious danger to forecast long odds-on favourite Valgrand in an intriguing seven-runner Novices’ Hurdle over two and a half miles of ‘good to soft’ Bangor today when the rest will be hard-pressed to cope with them given my selection will probably set a good strong pace under course…

City Of Troy is one of 20 left in Saturday’s Betfred Derby after Tabletalk was supplemented for the Classic at Monday’s confirmation stage.The open nature of this year’s race seems sure to lead to a big field at Epsom, but last season’s champion juvenile City Of Troy is still favourite despite disappointing in the 2000…

Fine FormAshariba LE – 3.25is taken to defy a big weight in the Follow @RacingTV On Instagram Handicap at Leicester for in-form handler David Menuisier.She overcame clear signs of greenness to prevail at Yarmouth on her final start as a juvenile and returned to action with a respectable fourth at Goodwood, when looking in need…

Oisin Murphy believes Secret Satire has enough quality to get involved at the finish of Friday’s Betfred Oaks, if her stamina lasts out at Epsom.The Andrew Balding-trained filly was a surprise winner of the Musidora Stakes at York, often a key trial for the Oaks.While she is by the sprinter Advertise, she does have siblings…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…