Author: keith
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Horse Racing Tips: Nap of the Day and best bets from around the tracks
Today selectionsSIEGE OF ACRES – 16:40 Sedgefield (NAP)SIEGE OF ACRES might well have gone close to winning had he not made such a mistake five fences from the finish on chasing debut at Musselburgh last month, but the experience won’t be lost on him and it’s not hard to see a far more polished performance…
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PIKES CAN PEAKAT NEWCASTLE
Fine FormThree Pikes LU – 3.20can make the drop back in trip count in the Omnia Art Handicap Hurdle at Ludlow.The six-year-old has never been outside the first three since switching to hurdles, after breaking is maiden in a bumper at Newton Abbot in his first run for Henry Oliver after moving from Tom George.He…
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Jango Baie and Lulamba set to representNicky Henderson at Aintree
Jango Baie and Lulamba are on track to spearhead a strong team for Nicky Henderson at Aintree’s Grand National meeting.Jango Baie was having his third run of the campaign when an admirable second in the Gold Cup and is a likely contender for the Aintree Bowl Chase on April 9.The race was won last year…
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French Selections Thursday 19th
R1 SAINT-CLOUD [L-H] C1 – PRIX DUNETTE – 2000m (a1m1/4) – TURF – Class 2 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 50,900 C1 – PRIX D’AMFREVILLE – 2450m (a1m1/2) – Class F – Mounted – EUR € 18,500 C1 – PRIX DU PRINTEMPS – 2500m (a1m1/2) – Class F – Harness – EUR €…
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French Selections Wednesday 18th
R1 VIRE [R-H] C1 – PX VILLE DE VIRE NORMANDIE – PARIS-TURF – 2800m (a2m) – Class D – Harness – EUR € 34,000 C1 – PRIX DE CARQUEIRANNE – 1000m (a5f) – TURF – Newcomers – Flat – EUR € 21,000 C1 – PRIX DE LA CEPIERE – 3500m (a2m1/4) – TURF – Handicap…
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FORTIFICATION REQUIRED AT WOLVERHAMPTON
Fine FormThe Flat season prelude is beginning to gather pace and Wathnan Racing can start on the right note withFortification WL – 7.30in the Bet #10 Get #40 With BetMGM Handicap at Wolverhampton.Trained in Lambourn by Archie Watson, the son of Mehmas was gelded over the winter after two encouraging runs on the turf and…
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Nick Rockett Set forDown Royal Return
Grand National hero Nick Rockett is poised to fulfil the requirements of defending his title at Aintree next month with an appearance at Down Royal today.The nine-year-old has not been seen since galloping to an emotional National success for the father-and-son team of Patrick and Willie Mullins in Liverpool last spring, and needs to have…
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Big year ahead of Minnie Hauk
Minnie Hauk could fly the flag for Ballydoyle in some of the major middle-distance races throughout 2026 as Aidan O’Brien prepares for her return to action this spring.The 10-furlong Group 2 Mooresbridge Stakes, a Curragh contest the trainer has won 14 times including last year with Los Angeles, has been identified as a potential starting…
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$450,000 spent, three late entriesinto 2026 Golden Slipper field
Pembrey, Closer To Free and Music Time have officially secured spots in the $5 million TAB Golden Slipper after their connections paid the $150,000 late entry fee before Monday’s 11am deadline.The addition of the trio to the 16-horse line-up for the world’s richest race for two-year-olds means several hopefuls, including Agrarian Girl, Medicinal and By…
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Masmelo proves too good in Natasha Stakes
The promising three-year-old filly Masmelo scored a fluent win in the Listed Natasha Stakes at Ascot on Saturday.The Neville Parnham trained, Chris Parnham ridden daughter of Mashchino jumped at a starting price of $4.80 as the second favourite behind the strong $1.50 main fancy, the Daniel Morton trained Wonderfully Made.These two runners, who were the…