Category: UK Racing
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Naqeeb poised for John Smith’s Cup experiment
Connections are willing to take a gamble with Naqeeb, as they target the John Smith’s Cup following his performance at Royal Ascot.A half-brother to none other than Baaeed and Hukum, the former Shadwell-owned and William Haggas-trained five-year-old is now with Julie Camacho and outran his 33-1 odds to claim minor honours in the Duke of…
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TRY STORM CAT TO POUNCE AT PONTEFRACT
Fine FormTry Storm Cat PO – 2.30should open his account at the third time of asking for Charlie Johnston in the EBF Novice Stakes at Pontefract.The Saxon Warrior colt was a fine third over course and distance on his debut and was then just touched off at Hamilton a few weeks later by one who…
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Hotazhell in the mix forstellar renewal of Eclipse
Jessica Harrington is on weather watch, as she eyes a drop of rain which will allow Irish 2,000 Guineas third Hotazhell to step up in trip for Sandown’s Coral-Eclipse on Saturday week.The son of Too Darn Hot excelled as a juvenile, winning four times and ending the year with Group One honours when edging out…
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Kind Of Blue has sightstrained on Chipchase target
Royal Ascot absentee Kind Of Blue is the star name among 16 entries for the Jenningsbet Chipchase Stakes at Newcastle tomorrow.James Fanshawe’s charge was a Group One winner at Ascot in last season’s Qipco British Champions Sprint and had been pencilled in to return to the Berkshire circuit for last weekend’s Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee…
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Foley hopeful of Irish Derby Impact
Shane Foley has revealed that Hotazhell will be aimed at the Coral-Eclipse at Sandown as stablemate Green Impact prepares for the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby on June 29.Last season’s Tyros Stakes, Beresford Stakes and Futurity Trophy winner Hotazhell ran with great credit when third to Field Of Gold in the Irish 2000 Guineas on…
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SATONO REVE SET FOR HISTORIC SUCCESS
History is in the making on the final day of Royal Ascot, withSatono Reve RA – 3.40fancied to become the first ever Japanese-trained winner at the showpiece meeting.The six-year-old lines up in the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes, bringing Group One form to the table from his homeland and just as notably fine efforts behind…
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Confirmed runners and riders for the Queen Anne, St James’s Palace and King Charles III Stakes on day one of Royal Ascot
Ruling Court and Field Of Gold’s 2,000 Guineas rematch is the main attraction on a stellar opening day of Royal Ascot after a star-studded line-up for today was confirmed.All eyes will be drawn to the pair in the St James’s Palace Stakes (4.20) where, as it stands, Ruling Court has the advantage. He won by…
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ALSAKIB THE ANSWER AT YORK
Fine FormAlsakib YO – 3.00can improve on his recent York spin by landing the Sky Bet Race To The Ebor Grand Cup Stakes back on the Knavemire.The five-year-old was up against it on his seasonal bow last month, taking on multiple Group One winner Rebel’s Romance in the Group Two Yorkshire Cup over the same…
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Lion in the Running for Duke of Cambridge defence
Last year’s winner Running Lion will face a maximum of 10 rivals when she bids for back-to-back victories in the Duke of Cambridge Stakes at Royal Ascot on Wednesday.John and Thady Gosden’s mare was an emphatic winner of the Group Two contest 12 months ago and rounded off her campaign by finishing second to stablemate…
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Horse Racing Tips: Nap of the Day, best bets around the tracks
Today selectionsROYAL DRESS – 1.00 Epsom (NAP)ROYAL DRESS was unlucky not to win this race 12 months ago, suffering trouble in-running on more than one occasion, but finishing her race to good effect once in the clear and not beaten far.She confirmed herself a smart filly when winning a Group 3 at the Curragh a…