Race 1: 01:02 +1d Charles Town Race 3 - Allowance Optional Claiming - All Charles Town Races
4th (3)  Sultry Sally H | | | | | 3 | Denis Araujo | Ronney Brown | A winner at 15-2 at Charles Town over 4f on her latest outing last month, beating Kimsfavoritestorm by 4l. In good form and could be up to this. |
(8)  Sister's Duty | | | | | 3 | Andre Ramgeet | Anthony Lucas | She has won three times at 4f. Finished 9l behind Tiz The Reason when sixth of 7 at 15-1 on her latest outing at Charles Town over 4f in April. Looks vulnerable in this field. |
(2)  Witness The Energy | | | | | 4 | Marshall Mendez | Anthony Lucas | She has won four times at 4f. Won on her latest outing when 1-5fav at Mountaineer Park over 4f last month, beating Ultra Diva by 9l. Should be thereabouts. |
(6)  My Sister Clurrie | | | | | 4 | Carlos Lopez | Kelly Deiter | Successful twice at 4f. Beaten behind Lionessofbrittany at 28-1 when seventh of 9 on her latest outing at Delaware Park over 5f (good) in August last year. Needs a revival. |
2nd (5)  True Heiress | | | | | 8 | Christian Hiraldo | Kristy Gazzier | Has won nine races from 4f to 5f. A winner at 5-1 at Charles Town over 4f on her latest outing in April, beating Little Bit Of That by 3 1/2l. In good form but this is trickier. |
3rd (7)  Reign On And On | | | | | 4 | Reshawn Latchman | Terry Huet | Successful twice at 4f. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Quiet Imagination when last of 6 on her latest outing at Charles Town over 7f in April. Needs this drop in class to work the oracle. |
(4)  Castle Lights | | | | | 4 | Juan Nunez | Ronney Brown | Winner of six races at 4f. A winner at 18-1 at Charles Town over 4f on her latest outing last month, beating Mackenzie's Music by 3/4l. Should be thereabouts. |
1st (1)  Always Something | | | | | 6 | J Acosta | Kevin Patterson | She has won four times from 4f to 6f. Finished 4l behind Loaded Once More when fourth of 5 at 7-5fav on her latest outing at Mountaineer Park over 5f last month. Should be in the mix. |
CASTLE LIGHTS arrives here seeking a four-timer after scoring decisively over C&D last time and a repeat of that performance could see her add to her winning sequence. Witness The Energy and Sultry Sally H should also be challenging at the line.
Race 2: 01:06 +1d Golden Gate Fields Race 7 - Starter Allowance - All Golden Gate Fields Races
(7)  Fly Wicked Eagle | | | | | 3 | Cristobal Herrera | Ed Moger | A winner at 6f on the all-weather. Third of 6 behind Chilly Willy beaten 1/2l at 19-10 on his latest outing at Golden Gate Fields over 6f last month. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Ellen Jackson. Not without hope. |
3rd (2)  Druidic | | | | | 3 | Epifanio Garcia | D Baker | Successful twice at 1m on the all-weather. Beaten 9l behind Caisson at 15-2 when 9th of 10 on his latest outing at Golden Gate Fields over 1m in April. A leading contender. |
4th (3)  Lord Of Light | | | | | 3 | Armando Ayuso | Steve Sherman | A winner at 1m on the all-weather. Finished 1 1/4l behind Gross Profit when fourth of 6 at 19-5 on his latest outing at Golden Gate Fields over 1m last month. Might find this tough. |
(5)  Trinidad | | | | | 3 | Frank Alvarado | Roger Hansen | A winner at 1m on the all-weather. Finished 9l behind Sea Dog when sixth of 7 at 22-1 on his latest outing at Golden Gate Fields over 1m last month. Enters calculations. |
(1)  Chuckanut Bay | | | | | 3 | Assael Espinoza | Jack Steiner | Successful at 5f and 6f on the all-weather. Finished 4l behind Irish Royalty when fourth of 8 at 19-10fav on his latest outing at Golden Gate Fields over 6f in April. The return to this trip is in his favour and better can be expected. |
1st (4)  Azure Star | | | | | 3 | Evin Roman | Andy Mathis | A winner at 11-2 at Golden Gate Fields over 1m on his latest outing last month, beating Sgt Powell by 2 1/2l. Held his form and looks a player again here. |
(8)  Incredible Shot | | | | | 3 | William III Antongeorgi | Isidro Tamayo | Successful at 6f and 1m on good ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 5-1 at Golden Gate Fields over 1m (good) on his latest outing in April, beating Lord Of Light by 2 3/4l. Defends and unbeaten status and is serious candidate to extend the winning sequence. |
2nd (6)  Charbonneau | | | | | 3 | Santos Rivera | Andy Mathis | Successful at 6f and 1m on the all-weather. Beaten 5l behind Hacking It Up at 22-1 when seventh of 10 on his latest outing at Golden Gate Fields over 1m (good) last month. Drops in class and needs to be considered. |
INCREDIBLE SHOT has won both of his previous starts and looks very likely to be hard to beat once again. Druidic and Azure Star are the most likely duo to chase him home.
Race 3: 01:15 +1d Penn National Race 7 - Stakes - All Penn National Races
(3)  Mobeer | | | | | 3 | Vladimir Diaz | Todd Beattie | Successful twice at 6f. A winner at 15-2 at Penn National over 6f on his latest outing last month, beating Simply Stated by 1 3/4l. Has shown improvement and looks worth a try at this level. |
3rd (2)  Theseguysgotgame | | | | | 3 | Dexter Haddock | Louis Linder, Jr | Successful twice at 6f. A winner at 11-2 at Philadelphia Park over 6f on his latest outing last month, beating John Dutton by 2 1/2l. Takes a slight drop in trip and might find things happening too quickly in this stiffer company. |
4th (7)  Keithsendshelloooo | | | | | 3 | Anthony Nunez | Edward Coletti, Jr | A winner at 6f. Finished 2 1/2l behind Winning Time when fifth of 11 at 18-1 on his latest outing at Philadelphia Park over 7f in November last year. Has the ability to figure. |
2nd (6)  Picture This | | | | | 3 | Jaime Rodriguez | Michael Matz | Successful twice at 6f. Well beaten at 9-2 behind Winning Time when 9th of 11 on his latest outing at Philadelphia Park over 7f in November last year. Folded tamely that day and is opposable this time. |
1st (1)  Gordian Knot | | | | | 3 | Silvestre Gonzalez | Guadalupe Preciado | He has won three times from 5f to 6f. Finished behind Crispy Cat when sixth of 7 at 11-2 on his latest outing at Gulfstream over 5f (good) in March. Has some quality form to his name and is high on the shortlist. |
(4)  Capital Conquest | | | | | 3 | Angel Rodriguez | Scott Lake | A winner at 6f. Finished 14l behind Lord Of The Navy when fourth of 7 at 28-1 on his latest outing at Philadelphia Park over 7f last month. In the mix. |
(5)  Shy Da Runner | | | | | 3 | Julio Hernandez | Brandon Kulp | A winner at 6f. Finished 12l behind Bucks Are Moving when sixth of 7 at 5-1 on his latest outing at Penn National over 6f last month. One to keep tabs on in the betting. |
GORDIAN KNOT has the most experience at this sort of level and looks a solid option to notch a third stakes race success. Keithsendshelloooo could be on the premises, while Mobeer is open to progression.
Race 4: 01:21 +1d Santa Anita Race 9 - Starter Optional Claiming - All Santa Anita Races
4th (5)  Thirty Four Coupe | | | | | 4 | Umberto Rispoli | George Papaprodromou | A winner at 1m on good ground. Beaten 11l behind Nineeleventurbo at 7-1 when 9th of 10 on his latest outing at Santa Anita over 1m (good) last month. Looks vulnerable in this field. |
(6)  Overrule | | | | | 4 | Edwin Maldonado | R Mandella | A winner at 14-1 at Santa Anita over 1m (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Kawazaki by 1 1/4l. In good form but these are warmer waters. |
1st (1)  Birth Of Cool | | | | | 4 | Juan Hernandez | Reed Saldana | A winner at 1m 1f on good ground. Beaten a short head by Never Seen Before when second of 8 at 6-5fav on his latest outing at Santa Anita over 1m (good) in April. Needs more to get involved here. |
5th (4)  So I'm Told | | | | | 4 | Ramon Vazquez | Lorenzo Ruiz | A winner at 1m on good ground. Beaten 1 1/2l by Nineeleventurbo when second of 10 at 11-2 on his latest outing at Santa Anita over 1m (good) last month. Should be thereabouts. |
2nd (3)  Goldeneye | | | | | 4 | Tiago Pereira | P Eurton | A winner at 1m on the all-weather. Finished 6l behind Nineeleventurbo when sixth of 10 at 11-2 on his latest outing at Santa Anita over 1m (good) last month. Needs to return to form. |
(7)  Keen To Go | | | | | 3 | Hector Berrios | Jeff Mullins | A winner at 9-2 at Santa Anita over 1m 1f (good) on his latest outing in April, beating The Key Is Unity by 1/2l. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Doug O Neill in United States. Likely to find one or two of these too good. |
(8)  Derecho Dandy | | | | | 4 | Joe Bravo | John Sadler | A winner at 1m on good ground. Finished 2 1/2l behind Nineeleventurbo when fourth of 10 at 17-4 on his latest outing at Santa Anita over 1m (good) last month. Shouldn't be too far away. |
3rd (2)  Tallis | | | | | 5 | Kent Desormeaux | Robert Hess | A winner at 1m on good ground and on the all-weather. Third of 10 behind Nineeleventurbo beaten 1 3/4l at 18-5fav on his latest outing at Santa Anita over 1m (good) last month. Has good place claims. |
SO I'M TOLD was just touched off in this sphere last time and he looks primed to go one better today. Tallis and Derecho Dandy should also be thereabouts.
Race 5: 01:32 +1d Charles Town Race 4 - Allowance - All Charles Town Races
(6)  Forever Takes Time | | | | | 6 | Christian Hiraldo | Donald Barber | Successful twice at 4f. Beaten 7l behind Bella Mela at 75-1 when ninth of 10 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 4f in April. Has it all to do. |
1st (8)  Entry Time | | | | | 5 | Marshall Mendez | Cynthia McKee | Successful twice at 4f. Beaten 7l behind Bella Mela at 35-1 when eighth of 10 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 4f in April. Easily overlooked. |
(2)  Castle Toy | | | | | 3 | Javier Rivera | Keturah Letts | Successful twice at 4f. Third of seven behind Timetogetup beaten 1 1/4l at 19-5 on her latest outing at Charles Town over 4f in April. Needs more to figure. |
3rd (7)  Juba Bound | | | | | 4 | Orlando Bocachica | Kristy Petty | Successful at 6f and 7f. Finished 5l behind Thewitchisgone when fourth of 10 at 2-1fav on his latest outing at Charles Town over 6f (good) in March. One to avoid. |
2nd (5)  Now Hook'Em | | | | | 4 | Jose Montano | Timothy Grams | Successful twice at 4f. Finished 3l behind Bella Mela when fourth of 10 at 11-1 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 4f in April. Can get involved. |
(4)  El Lucerito | | | | | 3 | Victor Rodriguez | Marshall Campbell | Successful twice at 4f. Finished 8l behind Little Roo Roo when sixth of eight at 13-1 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 4f last month. A minor role awaits. |
4th (3)  Lord Of Cork | | | | | 3 | Gustavo Larrosa | Ronald Sigler | Successful twice at 4f. Finished 6l behind Little Roo Roo when fourth of eight at 20-1 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 4f last month. A leading contender. |
(1)  Bertram Flight | | | | | 4 | J Acosta | Kevin Joy | Successful twice at 4f. A winner at 13-2 at Charles Town over 4f on his latest outing last month, beating Teachintherelease by a head. Can follow up. |
BERTRAM FLIGHT won well over C&D and there should be more to come from the son of Juba. His main dangers look to be Lord Of Cork and Now Hook'em.
Race 6: 01:36 +1d Golden Gate Fields Race 8 - Claiming - All Golden Gate Fields Races
3rd (4)  Reina De Reyes | | | | | 5 | Francisco Monroy | Leanna Ekstrom | Successful at 5f and 1m. Finished 10l behind Tamara Mine when last of 6 at 40-1 on her latest outing at Golden Gate Fields over 5f last month. Yet to win on this circuit and others hold more appealing profiles. |
(1)  Righteously | | | | | 5 | Armando Ayuso | Tim McCanna | Winner of seven races from 4f to 1m. Well beaten at 10-1 behind Rain Diva when last of 7 on her latest outing at Santa Anita over 6f last month. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Jeff Mullins. Opposable. |
(7)  Shout It Out | | | | | 5 | Frank Alvarado | Kelly Bainum | Successful twice at 5f. Finished 6l behind Lotsa Pepper when fifth of 7 at 18-1 on her latest outing at Golden Gate Fields over 5f (good) last month. Difficult to recommend. |
2nd (2)  Lady In A Hurry | | | | | 5 | William III Antongeorgi | Isidro Tamayo | She has won three times from 5f to 6f. Beaten 1 3/4l by Indian Dancer when second of 5 at 17-10 on her latest outing at Golden Gate Fields over 1m last month. Reliable and looks a key player in this company. |
(6)  Gardees World | | | | | 5 | Alexander Chavez | Michael Lenzini | Winner of five races from 4f to 5f. Beaten 1/2l by Tiger Queen when second of 5 at 11-2 on her latest outing at Golden Gate Fields over 5f in April. Must be high on the shortlist based on current form. |
1st (3)  Get'Em Tiger | | | | | 6 | Assael Espinoza | Jack Steiner | Winner of six races from 5f to 6f. Finished 7l behind Crystal Proof when fifth of 7 at 13-1 on her latest outing at Golden Gate Fields over 6f last month. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Jamey Thomas. Others are preferred. |
4th (5)  O'Neill's Legacy | | | | | 4 | Evin Roman | Jack Steiner | She has won three times from 5f to 6f. Finished 4l behind Lotsa Pepper when fourth of 7 at 13-2 on her latest outing at Golden Gate Fields over 5f (good) last month. One to take seriously. |
GARDEES WORLD has a very healthy strike-rate at this circuit and is presented with a good opportunity to expand on those statistics. Lady In A Hurry is feared most, although O'Neill's Legacy is dangerous to underestimate.
Race 7: 01:45 +1d Penn National Race 8 - Stakes - All Penn National Races
4th (7)  Pachelbel | | | | | 3 | Frankie Pennington | John Servis | A winner at 6f. Finished 11l behind Flor De Sombra when fifth of 7 at 17-4 on her latest outing at Presque Isle Downs over 6f in October last year. Enters calculations. |
(3)  Organized Chaos | | | | | 3 | Julio Hernandez | Naoise Agnew | Successful at 5f and 6f. Beaten 2 1/4l by Tappin Josie when second of 5 at 11-5 on her latest outing at Penn National over 6f last month. Likely to be thereabouts again. |
(4)  Huntingcoco | | | | | 3 | Abner Adorno | John Servis | A winner at 5f. Finished 11l behind Ice Dancing when last of 5 at 15-2 on her latest outing at Santa Anita over 7f in January. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Bob Baffert. Struggled since she made a winning debut and might be best watched today. |
3rd (5)  Simply Stated | | | | | 3 | David Cora | Bernard T Houghton | A winner at 4f. Beaten 1 3/4l by Mobeer when second of 7 at 7-1 on her latest outing at Penn National over 6f last month. Respected but this is tougher. |
1st (2)  Late Frost | | | | | 3 | Jaime Rodriguez | Michael Matz | Successful twice at 6f. Beaten 5l by Flor De Sombra when second of 7 at 6-4fav on her latest outing at Penn National over 6f in November last year. That was a deeper level than she faces here and she could be a good option to get back to winning ways. |
2nd (1)  Tappin Josie | | | | | 3 | Kevin Gomez | Horacio De | Winner of seven races from 5f to 6f. Won on her latest outing when 1-2fav at Penn National over 6f last month, beating Organized Chaos by 2 1/4l. Has been in flying for and is again dangerous to rule out. |
(6)  Warrior's Ransom | | | | | 3 | Angel Rodriguez | Brandon Kulp | A winner at 6f. Third of 9 behind That'stony'ssister beaten at 11-10fav on her latest outing at Philadelphia Park over 1m in April. Hinted at a return to form that day and is one to bear in mind. |
LATE FROST looks the most likely winner of this given her previous solid form at this sort of level, although Tappin Josie is no back number. Warrior's Ransom is also noted.
Race 8: 01:50 Hanshin Maiden Race JPN 6f 211y - All Hanshin Races
3rd (12)  Do Force | | | | | 2 | Kota Fujioka | Yasuo Tomomichi | Was $6.5 and couldn't stay in touch when 11th last start at Chukyo on a good surface and resumes from a spell. Does take a while to get into stride. Tough ask. |
1st (5)  Gun Wolf | | | | | 2 | Yusuke Fujioka | Kenichi Fujioka | Kept boxing on when 3rd last start at Kokura on a good surface and fresh today. Should enjoy a cosy run off the pace. One of the main chances. Respect. |
2nd (15)  A Shin Resume | | | | | 2 | Hayato Yoshida | Hidemasa Nakao | Nice effort to run into 2nd last start at Kyoto but has very good finishing speed. Tracking very well this preparation. Great chance. |
(1)  Botanical Garden | | | | | 2 | Mirai Iwata | Hirofumi Shii | Managed to finish 2nd last run but will appreciate a good draw. Represents significant value. |
(2)  Tagano Duri | | | | | 2 | Ryuji Wada | Shota Nishizono | Started at $17 and hit the line well when 5th last run at Kyoto and can find a nice position from the draw. Having second run back from a spell. Not threatening these. |
(3)  Windsor Roar | | | | | 2 | Yuji Hishida | Yoshito Yahagi | Finished with intent when 3rd last time at Kyoto. Third run back from a spell. Look for a better price late if pondering a wager on this. |
(4)  Strasse | | | | | 2 | Kanta Taguchi | Haruki Sugiyama | Started $66 and performed below standard when 11th last run at Chukyo. First up today. Very unlikely to cause an upset. |
(6)  Land Titan | | | | | 2 | Hideaki Miyuki | Akio Adachi | Caught the eye when 3rd last start at Kyoto on a good surface. Gets back and needs luck. Watch the betting. |
(7)  Real Edge | | | | | 2 | Fuma Matsuwaka | Hidetaka Otonashi | Jumped at $5 and clearly outclassed when 6th last start at Chukyo. Resuming. Best to watch and see. |
(8)  Kurino Falcon | | | | | 2 | Kota Washizu | Masahiro Matsunaga | Odds of $120 and moderate showing when 12th last time at this track. Had a break from racing and returns to competition. Prefer others. |
(9)  Mystic Power | | | | | 2 | Norihiro Yokoyama | Koichi Shintani | Odds of $20 and showed promise while moving through the field when 4th last start at Tokyo on a good track but still a maiden after 8 runs. Might have to make up considerable ground. Not the worst. |
(10)  Chile Serrano | | | | | 2 | Takashi Fujikake | Osamu Hirata | At $9 faded away to finish 7th last run at Chukyo on a good rated track but fitter for debut run. Back after a spell. Most likely not today. |
(11)  Meisho Taiju | | | | | 2 | Ken Tanaka | Kunihiko Watanabe | At $34 finished 8th last run at Kokura but coming to a new trainer. Racing fresh after a break. Hard to see this being competitive today. |
(13)  Eugenie | | | | | 2 | Kohei Matsuyama | Yoshiaki Sugiyama | Yoshiaki Sugiyama 3yo runner on debut by Le Havre. Betting is the best guide. |
(14)  Various | | | | | 2 | Ryusei Sakai | Hisashi Shimizu | Hisashi Shimizu trained 3yo by Drefong having first race appearance. Watch the market. |
(16)  Dominate City | | | | | 2 | Taisei Danno | Yutaka Okumura | Resumes from a break. Started at $31 and chased strongly when 5th last time around here. Can't have today. |
Race 9: 02:02 +1d Charles Town Race 5 - Claiming - All Charles Town Races
(2)  Rock File | | | | | 6 | Alisson Nunez | Tonya O Neill | He has won three times at 7f. Beaten 8l behind Machen's Ridge at 50-1 when eighth of 10 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 6f last month. Hard to fancy. |
(4)  Top Hat Treason | | | | | 6 | Javier Rivera | Linda Dollinger-Stehr | He has won three times from 6f to 1m, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 9l behind Excalibur when sixth of nine on his latest outing at Charles Town over 1m last month. Faces another tough assignment. |
(5)  Elevated Forever | | | | | 7 | Abnel Bocachica | Raul Garrido | He has won four times from 6f to 1m. Beaten 18l behind Charitable Spenny at 25-1 when last of nine on his latest outing at Charles Town over 1m in January. Yet to show enough to be worthy of serious consideration. |
4th (1)  Fort Fortitude | | | | | 9 | Orlando Bocachica | Crystal Pickett | Has won ten races from 5f to 7f. Third of eight behind Tringale beaten 9l at 39-1 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 6f last month. Must enter calculations. |
1st (9)  Laddie Liam | | | | | 6 | Jason Simpson | Mark Racanelli | Winner of seven races from 6f to 1m. Beaten 3/4l by Excalibur when second of nine on his latest outing at Charles Town over 1m last month. Others make more appeal. |
(3)  Charlie Potatoes | | | | | 5 | Reshawn Latchman | Jack Hurley | Winner of five races from 6f to 7f. Finished 11l behind Tringale when fourth of eight at 15-2 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 6f last month. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with David Walters. Noted. |
(7)  Happy Champ | | | | | 5 | Carlos Lopez | Ronney Brown | He has won four times from 6f to 1m. Finished 12l behind Tringale when fifth of eight at 5-1 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 6f last month. Has to be of some interest. |
1st (8)  Uncaptured King | | | | | 6 | J Acosta | Stephen Murdock | He has won three times at 6f. Beaten 2 1/4l by Muchacho Macho when second of eight at 14-5 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 7f last month. Can go one better. |
3rd (6)  Tough To Tame | | | | | 4 | Arnaldo Bocachica | Anthony Farrior | He has won three times from 5f to 1m. Well beaten at 6-1 behind Rough Entry when last of eight on his latest outing at Gulfstream over 7f in February. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Christopher Davis. Not one to rely on. |
Runner-up on two of his last three starts, UNCAPTURED KING deserves a change in luck and he can get that on this occasion. Fort Fortitude and Happy Champ are likely to enter the reckoning.
Race 10: 02:05 Tokyo Maiden Race JPN 1m 6f 201y - All Tokyo Races
3rd (3)  Earth Brave | | | | | 5 | Yusuke Eda | Yoshitada Munakata | At $8.5 ordinary performance when 5th last time at Niigata. Watching with interest. |
2nd (2)  Suvarna | | | | | 7 | Kenji Hirasawa | Yasutoshi Ikee | Odds of $10 and ran 4th last start at Niigata but second up from a break. Has early speed and positions nicely. Gets a favourable draw. Each way bet. |
1st (9)  Meridian Rogue | | | | | 5 | Yusuke Igarashi | Masayoshi Ebina | Was amongst the placegetters when 2nd last start at Niigata on a good rated track. Having second run back from a break. Should land a nice spot just off the speed. Winning hope. |
(1)  Pink Dia | | | | | 3 | Shigefumi Kumazawa | Mori Hideyuki | Was $12 and didn't attack the line when 14th last time at Nakayama but can save some energy from the gate. Fresh today after a break. Needs to improve. |
(4)  T Trap | | | | | 5 | Sho Ueno | Shinichi Itou | Jumped at $2.7 and tailed off to finish 5th last start at Niigata on a good rated track but second up. Expecting to settle positively. Long shot hope. |
(5)  Zendan Puma | | | | | 4 | Shinichi Ishigami | Minoru Tsuchida | Caught the eye when 2nd last time at Niigata on a good track. Having second run back from a spell. Definitely worth considering. |
(6)  Feel The Pharaoh | | | | | 7 | Taro Kusano | Takaki Iwato | Started at $308 and clearly outclassed when 11th last start around here and likely to get back in the field. Trying to win after 20 runs. Resuming after break. Leaving right out. |
(7)  Seiun Deimos | | | | | 4 | Kei Oehara | Yusuke Wada | Was $384 and unimpressive effort when 15th last run around here and first up today. Yet to place in 13 attempts. Hard to entertain. |
(8)  The Rest Nowhere | | | | | 4 | Yasunori Minoshima | Koichi Shinkai | Put in a competitive run when placing 3rd last time at Kokura on a good track. Resumes after a break. Place chance only. |
Race 11: 02:12 +1d Penn National Race 9 - Allowance - All Penn National Races
(8)  Amen Sylvia | | | | | 7 | David Cora | Lydee Shea | She has won three times from 6f to 1m. Beaten 1 1/2l by Sassy Martini when second of 7 at 17-2 on her latest outing at Penn National over 6f last month. Lacks the appeal held by some of the rest. |
3rd (2)  Musical Cat | | | | | 5 | Julio Hernandez | A Allen, III | She has won three times at 6f. A winner at 11-2 at Penn National over 6f on her latest outing last month, beating Just Add Moonlight by 3/4l. Up in class but should still be capable of giving a good account. |
4th (4)  Positive Force | | | | | 6 | John Lloyd | Ron Rozell | Winner of seven races from 5f to 7f. Finished 14l behind Mi Cleopatra And I when fifth of 7 at 7-2 on her latest outing at Penn National over 6f last month. Would be a strong contender based on her peak efforts. |
(5)  Sassy Martini | | | | | 4 | Anthony Salgado | Sandee Martin | She has won four times at 6f. A winner at 11-2 at Penn National over 6f on her latest outing last month, beating Amen Sylvia by 1 1/2l. Back to form that day and is again likely to be heavily involved. |
(7)  Early Frost | | | | | 6 | Vladimir Diaz | Mark Ippolito | Winner of five races from 6f to 1m. Third of 6 behind Gamestonks beaten 11l at 9-2 on her latest outing at Penn National over 1m last month. Could be good value to make the frame to today. |
2nd (6)  Miss Conveyor | | | | | 5 | Ricardo Chiappe | Timothy Kreiser | She has won three times at 6f. Third of 7 behind Mi Cleopatra And I beaten 1/2l at 17-4 on her latest outing at Penn National over 6f last month. Consistent and is another for the shortlist. |
1st (3)  Bowl Of Cherries | | | | | 5 | Irad Ortiz Jr | David Jacobson | Winner of five races from 6f to 7f. Beaten a head by Mi Cleopatra And I when second of 7 at evens fav on her latest outing at Penn National over 6f last month. Rates as a serious player here. |
(1)  Marvella Nasty | | | | | 5 | Jordano Tunon | Bryan George | Winner of seven races from 5f to 1m. Finished behind Dancer's Melody when fifth of 9 at 17-5 on her latest outing at Laurel Park over 7f in April. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Anthony Farrior. This is a much stiffer test. |
POSITIVE FORCE is dangerous to ignore at this level given she had Miss Conveyor (third) behind on her penultimate start. Bowl Of Cherries is better than she showed that day and is the biggest threat.
Race 12: 02:25 Hanshin Maiden Race JPN 1m 208y - All Hanshin Races
2nd (9)  Miyaji Charmant | | | | | 2 | Kohei Matsuyama | Yoshihiko Kawamura | Started at $6.5 and hit the line well when 4th last run at Chukyo but first run back from a break. Gets a nice run behind the speed. Definite contender. |
3rd (3)  Porte D'or | | | | | 2 | Mirai Iwata | Yasutoshi Ikee | Odds of $11 and finished 4th last start at Kyoto but should jump out and bowl along. Having second run back from a break. Value play. |
1st (12)  Waterhouse | | | | | 2 | Katsuma Sameshima | Tomokazu Takano | Despite being overrun still placed 2nd last run here. Fresh after a spell. Solid chance to come away with the spoils. |
(1)  T M Typhoon | | | | | 2 | Ken Tanaka | Hidenori Take | At $76 faded to finish 12th last start at Kyoto but third up. Expected to settle towards the rear. Will be aiming for a soft run from the draw. Very unlikely. |
(2)  Meisho Suikei | | | | | 2 | Kaito Kawabata | Yoshiyuki Arakawa | Odds of $436 and only fair when 13th last time at Niigata and yet to fire this campaign. Likely to settle back in the field. Drawn nicely. Prefer a return to something a lot easier. |
(4)  Meisho Ranzan | | | | | 2 | Yoshihiro Furukawa | Mikio Matsunaga | Started at $11 and lost ground in the run home when 10th last run at Kyoto on a good rated track. Need a lot of luck to be close to winning this. |
(5)  Horus | | | | | 2 | Koji Nishizuka | Takashi Suzuki | Was $8 and folded up in the straight when 15th last start at Niigata on a good track. Second up. Most likely not today. |
(6)  Meisho Ojima | | | | | 2 | Yamato Tsunoda | Mamoru Ishibashi | Started $59 and unsatisfactory performance when 10th last start here. Had a break from racing and returns to competition. Could sneak a place. |
(7)  Get The Fame | | | | | 2 | Ryuji Wada | Hisashi Shimizu | Odds of $154 and fairly underwhelming when 6th last time at Kokura and back after a spell. Might be ridden for luck. Not without a chance. |
(8)  Dvorak | | | | | 2 | Yuji Nakai | Teiichi Konno | Asia Express 3yo trained by Teiichi Konno having first start. Watch betting. |
(10)  Get A Million | | | | | 2 | Hideaki Miyuki | Koichi Shintani | Showed a good turn of foot when 2nd last time at Niigata. Second run back from a spell. Stronger amount the place bet advised. |
(11)  Bateau Bonheur | | | | | 2 | Atsuya Nishimura | Yasushi Shono | Odds of $75 and average at best when 14th last time at this venue. Would not recommend. |
(13)  Kurino Condor | | | | | 2 | Yuya Mizuguchi | Norio Fujisawa | Started $691 and weakened to finish 13th last start at Kyoto on a good rated track. Gets back and needs luck. Pass. |
(14)  Ken Weissach | | | | | 2 | Kota Washizu | Hiroyuki Oneda | Honest race when 3rd last run at Sonoda. Second run this preparation. Better to look elsewhere. |
(15)  Toho Glanz | | | | | 2 | Ryoya Kozaki | Yoshihiko Kawamura | At $331 didn't find the line when 11th last start at Kyoto but third up from a spell. Does take a while to get into stride. Very weak selection. |
(16)  Tamamo Soliste | | | | | 2 | Kanta Taguchi | Yuki Ohashi | Jumped at $481 and couldn't maintain the pace when 12th last start at Kyoto. Second up from a break. Has some factors to overcome in the run. |
Race 13: 02:32 +1d Charles Town Race 6 - Claiming - All Charles Town Races
(4)  Akingisalwaysking | | | | | 4 | Kim Cecil | Andrew Murtaugh | Successful at 6f and 1m. Well beaten at 28-1 behind Jayjaydee when last of six on his latest outing at Charles Town over 1m last month. Unlikely to figure. |
4th (2)  Despite Odds | | | | | 6 | Yomar Ortiz | Carlyne Tapscott | Successful at 6f and 1m. Finished 5l behind Amedeus Music when fifth of seven at 4-1 on his latest outing at Pimlico over 6f last month. Opposable. |
(7)  Chrome Heir | | | | | 3 | Jose Montano | Crystal Pickett | Successful twice at 1m. A winner at 5-1 at Charles Town over 1m on his latest outing last month, beating Strong Heart by 1 3/4l. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Jeff Runco. High on the shortlist. |
3rd (9)  Like Segal | | | | | 5 | Juan Nunez | Javier Contreras | Successful at 4f and 6f. Third of seven behind Baagy beaten 5l at 14-1 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 6f in April. Another with claims. |
(10)  Prince Of Fenton | | | | | 4 | Denis Araujo | Ronney Brown | Successful twice at 6f. Beaten 14l behind Icing at 25-1 when seventh of eight on his latest outing at Charles Town over 6f last month. Has some questions to answer. |
(5)  Night Boss | | | | | 4 | Carlos Lopez | Ronney Brown | Successful at 7f and 1m. Finished 6l behind Baagy when fourth of seven at 4-1 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 6f in April. Can't be ruled out. |
1st (3)  Addy's Laddy T N T | | | | | 4 | Axel Concepcion | Henry Walters | Successful twice at 6f. Beaten 3/4l by Amedeus Music when second of seven at 13-2 on his latest outing at Pimlico over 6f last month. The one to be with. |
2nd (6)  Pyeong Chang | | | | | 6 | Abnel Bocachica | Jeff Runco | Successful twice at 6f. Finished 2 1/4l behind Overly Critical when fourth of seven at 5-2 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 6f last month. Needs to bounce back. |
(1)  Rocket Dawg | | | | | 4 | Arnaldo Bocachica | Anthony Farrior | Successful at 5f and 7f. Won on his latest outing when 3-10fav at Mountaineer Park over 5f last month, beating Paul Drake by 3l. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Robert Cline. Another good run can be expected. |
(8)  Santo | | | | | 6 | J Acosta | Stacey Viands | Successful twice at 6f. Finished 6l behind Overly Critical when sixth of seven at 25-1 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 6f last month. This looks beyond him. |
The step up in trip can work the oracle for ADDY'S LADDY T N T as he looks to regain the winning thread. Completing the shortlist are the likes of Chrome Heir, Like Segal and Night Boss.
Race 14: 02:39 +1d Penn National Race 10 - Claiming - All Penn National Races
2nd (2)  Finishing Touch | | | | | 3 | Inoel Beato | Mark Salvaggio | A winner at 6f. Finished behind Arrogante when fourth of 6 at 22-1 on her latest outing at Penn National over 6f last month. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Bernard T Houghton. She looks held on that form. |
4th (1)  Hop To A Decision | | | | | 3 | David Cora | Bernard T Houghton | A winner at 11-2 at Penn National over 6f on her latest outing last month, beating Wahine Meanie by 4 1/2l. More needed if she's to follow up. |
(5)  Hi Heeled Warrior | | | | | 3 | Julio Hernandez | Brandon Kulp | Won on her latest outing when 7-10fav at Penn National over 1m last month, beating Hazard by 12l. The drop in trip isn't certain to be of benefit. |
(4)  Circuitt | | | | | 3 | Maicol Inirio | Bernard T Houghton | A winner at 6f. Finished behind Bosserati when sixth of 16 at 13-1 on her latest outing at Pimlico over 5f (good) last month. Merits consideration. |
3rd (3)  Cosmological | | | | | 4 | Jordano Tunon | George Albright | A winner at 6f. Finished 10l behind Happybirthdaycorey when fourth of 6 at 12-1 on her latest outing at Penn National over 6f last month. The drop in grade ought to aid her chances. |
1st (6)  Newsdley | | | | | 3 | Tyler Conner | Paulina Sinnefia | A winner at 5f. Beaten by Arrogante when second of 6 at 11-10fav on her latest outing at Penn National over 6f last month. Holds every chance. |
Newsdley took another step forward when second over C&D last month but, though respected, the class-dropping COSMOLOGICAL is fancied to prove too strong. Circuitt might not be far away either.
Race 15: 02:40 Tokyo Maiden Race JPN 6f 211y - All Tokyo Races
2nd (13)  Fubuki | | | | | 2 | Shota Kobayashi | Takanori Kikuzawa | Odds of $18 and average performance when 8th last run at Fukushima but second up today. Likely to get back in the run. Coming back in trip today. Has some factors to overcome in the run. |
1st (12)  Cafe Bloom | | | | | 2 | Damian Lane | Noriyuki Hori | Started $3.1 and clearly outclassed when 6th last run at Fukushima. Looking past the last run. Second run back from a break. Chance in this. |
3rd (7)  Fukuchan Venus | | | | | 2 | Takeshi Yokoyama | Yukihiro Katou | Started $1.6 and ran home well when 4th last run at this venue. Second run this campaign. One for the value hunters. |
(1)  J Warrior | | | | | 2 | Tomoharu Bushizawa | Yasuo Takeichi | Started at $332 and unimpressive effort when 10th last run at Nakayama but can save some energy from the draw. Resuming after a spell. Entitled to be big odds. |
(2)  Crape Myrtle | | | | | 2 | Makoto Sugihara | Tadashige Nakagawa | Was $115 and weakened under pressure when 8th last time at Chukyo on a good surface but will try to take advantage of the gate. Back from a break. Would need a very generous price. |
(3)  Megu | | | | | 2 | Ryuto Yokoyama | Kazuhiro Seishi | Jumped at $203 and was average finishing 10th last run at this track on a good rated track but second run this preparation. Gets back and needs luck. Tough ask. |
(4)  Annapurna | | | | | 2 | Kyosuke Maruta | Hidekatsu Shimizu | Odds of $15 and finished 6th last start at Fukushima but second up. Will be giving the leaders a big start. Hard to recommend with any confidence. |
(5)  Cherry Lips | | | | | 2 | Shu Ishibashi | Masaaki Koga | Started at $30 and didn't threaten when 15th last run at the track. Others are more appealing. |
(6)  Scriptum | | | | | 2 | Keishi Yamada | Satoru Kobiyama | Started $35 and looked outclassed when 9th last start at Niigata. Struggling this preparation. Not without a chance. |
(8)  Cheek Rouge | | | | | 2 | Keita Tosaki | Tetsuya Kimura | Jumped at $16 and clearly outclassed when 6th last run at Nakayama. Resumes after a spell. Few more classier types in this race. |
(9)  Lyon | | | | | 2 | Yuji Tannai | Daishi Itou | Was $93 and average finishing 13th last start at Chukyo. First up from a spell. Pass at this stage. |
(10)  Quaver | | | | | 2 | Ryota Kobayashi | Kazuo Konishi | At $23 folded up in the straight when 13th last start around here but third run this campaign. Prefers to settle towards the rear. Prefer a return to something a lot easier. |
(11)  Derma Nekodamashi | | | | | 2 | Yutaka Yoshida | Tomohito Ozeki | At $57 ordinary performance when 4th last start here. Does take a while to get into stride. Knockout chance. |
(14)  Magnolia Lane | | | | | 2 | Takuya Ono | Koichi Shinkai | Closed off nicely when 5th last run at this venue but having third run back from a spell. Might take a while to wind up but should be hitting top gear in the straight. Hard to see finishing out of the placings. |
(15)  Hommamon | | | | | 2 | Takezo Nagano | Daishi Itou | Jumped at $99 and faded away to finish 14th last time at Fukushima on a good surface but having second race start. Fresh from a break. Would rather look at others. |
(16)  Sung Gulidangdang | | | | | 2 | Hiroto Mayuzumi | Michio Minamida | Odds of $137 and mediocre performance when 7th last run at the track. Yet to break maiden status after 9 starts. Cannot have today. |
Race 16: 02:55 Hanshin Maiden Race JPN 5f 212y - All Hanshin Races
1st (5)  Meisho Nanakusa | | | | | 2 | Katsuma Sameshima | Kazuhide Sasada | Started at $127 and looked solid when 4th last time at Kyoto on a good surface and second run this prep. Expected to settle towards the rear. Overlook from a betting angle. |
2nd (9)  Super Falx | | | | | 2 | Atsuya Nishimura | Hidenori Take | Managed to run into 2nd last run at Tokyo on a good track but third up. Gets back and needs luck. Chance at odds. |
3rd (11)  Eranthis | | | | | 2 | Fuma Matsuwaka | Haruki Sugiyama | Couldn't maintain the momentum throughout when 3rd last time at Kyoto on a good rated track. Looks too good. |
(1)  Rapide Belle | | | | | 2 | Mirai Iwata | Mitsunori Makiura | Jumped at $4.2 and faded to finish 12th last start at this venue on a good rated track but will appreciate a good gate. First up from a spell. Would be more keen on the chance of others. |
(2)  Primo Cavallo | | | | | 2 | Yamato Tsunoda | Yuji Iida | At $18 lost ground in the run home when 10th last start at Chukyo but can find a nice position from the draw. Resuming. Can't back with any confidence. |
(3)  Tokai Kagura | | | | | 2 | Kohei Matsuyama | Taiki Chaki | Taiki Chaki trained 3yo by Just A Way on debut. Market as guide. |
(4)  Hot Choco | | | | | 2 | Yuji Hishida | Kazuya Makita | Started $122 and was nothing special when 8th last run at Nakayama. Will be giving the leaders a big start. Needs a lot of luck. |
(6)  B I Black | | | | | 2 | Koji Nishizuka | Kazuya Makita | Started at $125 and didn't find the line when 16th last time at Chukyo on a good surface but fitter for debut run. Fresh after a spell. Won't find this easy. |
(7)  Shiawaseno Ashioto | | | | | 2 | Takashi Fujikake | Osamu Hirata | Odds of $62 and below expectations when 13th last run at this track and resumes after a break. Likely to get back. Best to watch only. |
(8)  Aoi Dahlia | | | | | 2 | Ryoya Kozaki | Yasuyuki Takahashi | Started $483 and average at best when 12th last run around here. Does take a while to get into stride. Not likely to be troubling the more fancied runners today. |
(10)  Merry Cocker | | | | | 2 | Kota Fujioka | Teruhiko Chida | Was $19 and couldn't stay in touch when 9th last run at this venue on a good rated track but third run back from a break. Might be ridden for luck. Watching with interest. |
(12)  Angela Love | | | | | 2 | Ken Tanaka | Shozo Sasaki | At $168 mediocre display when 12th last time at Fukushima. Difficult to warm to at present. |
(13)  Aratama Ship | | | | | 2 | Hiroki Matsumoto | Tamio Hamada | At $250 lackluster showing when 11th last run at Fukushima. Having second run back from a break. Struggle to recommend. |
(14)  Key Margaret | | | | | 2 | Kaito Kawabata | Norio Fujisawa | Norio Fujisawa 3yo debutant by Nero. Betting is the best guide. |
(15)  Meisho Ballad | | | | | 2 | Ryuji Wada | Kodai Hasegawa | At $67 performed below standard when 4th last run at Kyoto. Second run this preparation. Needs a lot of luck to figure in the finish. |
(16)  Needless To Say | | | | | 2 | Ryusei Sakai | Keiji Yoshimura | Having second run back from a spell. Applied plenty of pressure when 3rd last run at Kyoto. Significant each way value and can go close at a decent price. |
Race 17: 03:02 +1d Charles Town Race 7 - Allowance - All Charles Town Races
(2)  No Denying Denis | | | | | 3 | Orlando Bocachica | Ronald Sigler | Successful at 6f and 7f. Beaten 17l behind Chromatic Lass at 16-1 when last of 8 on her latest outing at Charles Town over 6f last month. Bounce back required. |
(4)  Heretodaygonmanana | | | | | 5 | Victor Rodriguez | M Boggs | Successful at 6f and 7f. Third of 9 behind Best Virginia beaten 6l at 22-1 on her latest outing at Charles Town over 6f last month. That form is shy of the leading players. |
(8)  Juba Baby | | | | | 4 | Denis Araujo | Christopher Keller | Successful at 4f and 6f. Won on her latest outing when 4-5fav at Charles Town over 6f last month, beating Iheartrainacomn by 7l. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Larry Curtis. Has more on her plate amongst this company. |
3rd (6)  Tiz A Country Girl | | | | | 4 | Marshall Mendez | Todd Beattie | Successful at 6f and 7f. Finished 7l behind Change The World when fifth of 6 at 18-5 on her latest outing at Charles Town over 7f in August last year. Needs some improvement to trouble the judge. |
2nd (3)  Yolo Charlotte | | | | | 5 | Reshawn Latchman | Stephen Lyster | Successful at 4f and 6f. Third of 8 behind Chromatic Lass beaten 6l at 8-1 on her latest outing at Charles Town over 6f last month. A similar performance should see her involved once more. |
1st (7)  Lucky Blonde | | | | | 3 | Carlos Lopez | Timothy Grams | Successful at 6f and 7f. Beaten 2 3/4l by Chromatic Lass when second of 8 at 15-2 on her latest outing at Charles Town over 6f last month. Leading claims. |
4th (5)  Xanthe | | | | | 3 | J Acosta | Gerasimos Moschonas | Successful twice at 7f. Finished 8l behind Chromatic Lass when fourth of 8 at 6-5fav on her latest outing at Charles Town over 6f last month. Needs to put that below-par effort behind her. |
(1)  Ex Rated | | | | | 5 | Connie McKenzie | Angelo Jackson | Successful at 6f and 7f. Beaten 4 1/2l by Love To Zoom when second of 8 at 14-1 on her latest outing at Charles Town over 1m last month. Needs more on this rise in class. |
(9)  Tennis Tap | | | | | 4 | Abnel Bocachica | Jeff Runco | Successful twice at 7f. Finished 8l behind Best Virginia when fifth of 9 at 14-5 on her latest outing at Charles Town over 6f last month. Hard to recommend at present. |
LUCKY BLONDE arrives in fine form and a second success of the season could be on the cards. Yolo Charlotte and Tiz A Country Girl shouldn't be far away.
Race 18: 03:05 +1d Penn National Race 11 - Starter Optional Claiming - All Penn National Races
2nd (3)  Skimble Shanks | | | | | 4 | Anthony Salgado | Sandee Martin | Successful twice at 1m. Won on his latest outing when 17-10fav at Penn National over 1m last month, beating Orashi by 2l. Respected. |
(6)  Tuckerton Bay | | | | | 5 | Vladimir Diaz | Mark Ippolito | Successful twice at 1m. Finished 8l behind Kaz Sugar Bank when fourth of 6 at 28-1 on his latest outing at Penn National over 1m last month. Up against it. |
4th (5)  Wonder Water | | | | | 4 | Jevian Toledo | Richard Sillaman | Successful at 7f and 1m. Won on his latest outing when 6-4fav at Pimlico over 1m last month, beating Food Foodie. Could land a blow. |
3rd (4)  Jump For The Win | | | | | 4 | Angel Rodriguez | Timothy Kreiser | Successful at 6f and 1m. Beaten 7l by Kaz Sugar Bank when second of 6 at 16-1 on his latest outing at Penn National over 1m last month. In the mix. |
(1)  Sunshine Jack | | | | | 4 | Julio Hernandez | Mark Salvaggio | Successful at 5f and 6f. Third of 6 behind Kaz Sugar Bank beaten 7l at 9-2 on his latest outing at Penn National over 1m last month. More required if he's to make his mark at this level. |
1st (2)  Rogue Element | | | | | 6 | Reylu Gutierrez | Jeff Hiles | Successful at 1m and 1m 1f. Finished 13l behind King's Ovation when fifth of 7 at 15-2 on his latest outing at Keeneland over 1m in April. He ought to be capable of mounting a serious challenge. |
WONDER WATER ran out a decisive winner at Pimlico last month and he might be difficult to beat with a similar performance. Rogue Element and Skimble Shanks are others to consider.
Race 19: 03:10 Tokyo Maiden Race JPN 7f 210y - All Tokyo Races
3rd (5)  Knight Spear | | | | | 2 | Kazuo Yokoyama | Jiro Ono | Put in a competitive run when placing 3rd last run around here but third up. Might have to make up considerable ground. Take on trust. |
2nd (1)  Mandarin Bolero | | | | | 2 | Masami Matsuoka | Shinichi Itou | Did well when 2nd last run here but gets the perfect gate. Watch for a sign in the market. |
1st (13)  Collectanea | | | | | 2 | Yutaka Yoshida | Hirofumi Toda | Showed a good turn of foot when 2nd last start at this venue on a good track. Should get going late. Win won't shock. |
(2)  Toa Morpheus | | | | | 2 | Arata Saito | Tetsuhide Tsuji | Started $160 and lost ground in the run home when 11th last time here but can find a nice position from the draw. Prefer a return to something a lot easier. |
(3)  Danon Dancer | | | | | 2 | Shu Ishibashi | Masahiro Otake | Was $34 and couldn't stay in touch when 10th last time around here but having second career run. Can't have on what it has been showing. |
(4)  L Creed | | | | | 2 | Kyosuke Maruta | Masashi Fukayama | Odds of $255 and disappointing effort when 11th last time around here but third up today. Likely to get back in the field. Cannot have. |
(6)  Ruler Rich | | | | | 2 | Kosei Miura | Shigeyuki Kojima | Caught the eye when 3rd last run here but always seems to find the line well. Third run this preparation. Will be fighting out the finish. |
(7)  Pegase Briller | | | | | 2 | Takuya Ono | Yusuke Wada | Was $89 and disappointing run when 6th last run at this venue. Third up from a spell. Looks too tough. |
(8)  Granite Peak | | | | | 2 | Hiroyuki Uchida | Toru Hayashi | Jumped at $13 and tailed off to finish 6th last start at this track and back in trip. Having third run back from a spell. Respect the betting. |
(9)  Marino Falcon | | | | | 2 | Miyabi Muto | Takahiro Mizuno | Started at $166 and average at best when 7th last time at Niigata. Will be giving the leaders a big start. Highly unlikely it will trouble the judge. |
(10)  Intense City | | | | | 2 | Daichi Shibata | Yuji Wada | Jumped at $16 and average performance when 6th last start at the track. Second run back from a break. Needs a lot of luck in this race. |
(11)  Logi Drefong | | | | | 2 | Hiroshi Kitamura | Masaaki Koga | At $42 weakened to finish 12th last start at Nakayama and first up. Does take a while to get into stride. Hard to recommend with any confidence. |
(12)  Resolute | | | | | 2 | Damian Lane | Kiyoshi Hagiwara | Below par when 9th last time at Nakayama. Happy to forgive that run and fitter for debut run. Resumes after a break. Chance in this. |
(14)  Mikki Holy | | | | | 2 | Kazuki Kikuzawa | Takanori Kikuzawa | Fresh from a break. Looked good when 3rd last run at Nakayama. Place hope. |
(15)  June Knuckle | | | | | 2 | Shoma Sato | Satoru Kobiyama | Started $279 and was well beaten when 11th last run at Niigata. Trying to win after 9 starts. Could not recommend. |
(16)  Noah Tycoon | | | | | 2 | Tomoharu Bushizawa | Shintarou Suzuki | Was $49 and folded up in the straight when 11th last run at Nakayama on a good rated track and racing fresh today after a break. Expected to settle towards the tail. This one has a big task. Rough hope. |
Race 20: 03:25 Hanshin Maiden Race JPN 1m 1f 207y - All Hanshin Races
1st (8)  Silky Barows | | | | | 2 | Yuji Hishida | Yasuyuki Tsujino | Yasuyuki Tsujino 3yo runner on debut by Black Tide. Keep your eye on the market. |
2nd (14)  Ressortir | | | | | 2 | Katsuma Sameshima | Hisashi Shimizu | At $6 average performance when 8th last start at Kokura and fresh today after a break. Will be giving the leaders a big start. Can earn a cheque. |
3rd (10)  Go To First | | | | | 2 | Mirai Iwata | Koichi Shintani | At $10 underperformed when 8th last run at Kyoto. Looking for an improved run and was a debutant last start. In the mix. |
(1)  Cristal D'amour | | | | | 2 | Yuichi Kitamura | Naoyuki Morita | Started at $49 and moderate showing when 7th last run at Niigata but drawn the rails. Second run this preparation. Others make far more appeal. |
(2)  Yumeo Kakeru | | | | | 2 | Kanta Taguchi | Hidetaka Otonashi | Odds of $151 and was well beaten when 13th last time at the track on a good surface but gets a favourable gate. Very difficult to back. |
(3)  Sea Guardian | | | | | 2 | Kota Fujioka | Yasuo Tomomichi | 3yo first starter by A Shin Hikari for trainer Yasuo Tomomichi. Watch the market moves. |
(4)  Wonder Mizuki | | | | | 2 | Koji Nishizuka | Daisuke Takayanagi | Odds of $91 and faded to finish 12th last start at Fukushima on a good surface. Having second run back from a spell. Not interested. |
(5)  Battle Harden | | | | | 2 | Ryusei Sakai | Yoshito Yahagi | Duramente 3yo trained by Yoshito Yahagi having first start. Betting as a guide. |
(6)  Tre Cime | | | | | 2 | Atsuya Nishimura | Mitsumasa Nakauchida | Resuming after a spell. Nice effort when finishing 3rd last run at Chukyo but fitter for debut run. Definitely worth considering. |
(7)  Meisho Omine | | | | | 2 | Kohei Matsuyama | Mamoru Ishibashi | Made considerable ground when 3rd last start at Kyoto on a good rated track but third up from a break. Displays good closing speed. Not without a chance. |
(9)  Rouge Wattle | | | | | 2 | Hideaki Miyuki | Takashi Saito | At $95 clearly outclassed when 12th last run at Chukyo but having second career run. Back after a break. Simply cannot have today. |
(11)  The Ashes | | | | | 2 | Fuma Matsuwaka | Kazuya Makita | Was $3.9 and disappointing display when 7th last run at Fukushima. Look for a better price late if pondering a wager on this. |
(12)  Hoshino Suna | | | | | 2 | Christophe Lemaire | Haruki Sugiyama | Weakened to finish 5th last start at Kyoto on a good surface. Watch the betting. |
(13)  Taiki Ultra | | | | | 2 | Ryuji Wada | Tsutomu Ogata | Started $27 and not in contention when 7th last run at Kyoto but second run back from a spell. Likely to settle back in the field. Prefer others. |
(15)  Azur Bleu | | | | | 2 | Akira Sugawara | Hisashi Shimizu | Started at $49 and not up to scratch when 9th last start at Kyoto. Will struggle against these. |
(16)  Melo Pearl | | | | | 2 | Fuma Izumiya | Masaru Honda | Jumped at $118 and unsatisfactory performance when 8th last time at Chukyo. First up from a break. Hard to have. |
Race 21: 03:32 +1d Charles Town Race 8 - Maiden Claiming - All Charles Town Races
4th (3)  Cruise On By | | | | | 3 | Bryson Butterfly | Angelo Jackson | Yet to place in three starts. Beaten 16l behind Last Party at 40-1 when last of 9 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 6f last month. Should find this less competitive and one to note. |
(1)  Tothetrainstation | | | | | 3 | Javier Rivera | Keturah Letts | Yet to place in six starts. Beaten 18l behind Faneuil Hall at 35-1 when last of 8 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 6f last month. Needs this drop in class to help. |
(5)  Jubay | | | | | 3 | Juan Esquilin | Kristy Petty | Placed once in eight starts. Finished 9l behind Lastwalktofreedom when sixth of 8 at 7-1 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 6f last month. Needs improvement to fight this out. |
(10)  Band Tour | | | | | 3 | Reshawn Latchman | Cynthia McKee | Yet to place in five starts. Finished 5l behind Monkey Wrench when fifth of 10 at 50-1 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 6f in April. Needs this longer distance to unlock some potential. |
2nd (8)  Meetmarysman | | | | | 5 | Jose Montano | Crystal Pickett | Unplaced in all five starts. Finished 4 1/2l behind Lastwalktofreedom when fifth of 8 at 4-1 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 6f last month. That form is just shy of the leading principals. |
(7)  Colonial Road | | | | | 5 | Connie McKenzie | Larry Campbell | Placed twice in 12 starts. Third of 8 behind Lastwalktofreedom beaten 2 3/4l at 17-4 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 6f last month. Place claims with a repeat bid. |
(9)  Frank The Bull | | | | | 3 | Fredy Peltroche | Michael Sterling | Placed once in four starts. Finished 4 1/2l behind Lastwalktofreedom when fourth of 8 at 9-5fav on his latest outing at Charles Town over 6f last month. Others are preferred. |
3rd (4)  Curb That Tiger | | | | | 3 | Orlando Bocachica | Ronald Sigler | Placed twice in eight starts. Beaten 3/4l by Lastwalktofreedom when second of 8 at 17-5 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 6f last month. A similar level of performance should see him involved once more. |
1st (6)  Ocean Storm | | | | | 3 | Marshall Mendez | Cynthia McKee | Full brother to Tyche Awaits You, won at 5f. Beaten 7l behind River Royale R V F at 22-1 when eighth of 9 on his racecourse debut at Charles Town over 4f last month. Entitled to build on that opening bid. |
(2)  I See Nothing | | | | | 3 | J Acosta | Lawrence Perry | Dam won at 1m. Beaten 14l behind Lucky One at 14-1 when seventh of 8 on his racecourse debut at Charles Town over 7f in April. This more realistic and not discounted. |
CURB THAT TIGER returned to form when runner-up here last month and appears to be the most solid proposition. I See Nothing and Cruise On By may prove more competitive now dropped in class and are viable alternatives.
Race 22: 03:40 Tokyo Maiden Race JPN 1m 1f 207y - All Tokyo Races
2nd (12)  Win Lupinus | | | | | 2 | Takeshi Yokoyama | Nobuhiro Suzuki | Started $6 and ran past a few when 5th last start at Niigata. Follow any positive market leads. |
1st (2)  Speedy Break | | | | | 2 | Yukito Ishikawa | Issei Murata | Good effort to run 2nd last run around here but drawn nicely. Always seems to find the line well. Place chance. |
3rd (4)  Young Roses | | | | | 2 | Damian Lane | Takahisa Tezuka | Third up today. Finished strongly when 3rd last time at this track. Place looks more likely. |
(1)  El Caliente | | | | | 2 | Makoto Sugihara | Naru Owada | Jumped at $65 and folded up in the straight when 13th last time at Niigata on a good rated track but gets the perfect alley. Second up today. Prefer in a much weaker race. |
(3)  Kosei | | | | | 2 | Yusuke Hara | Takafumi Aoki | Showed talent moving through the field into 5th last run at Niigata on a good surface. Expected to be flashing home. Possible place chance. |
(5)  All Eyes On | | | | | 2 | Yoshitomi Shibata | Masayoshi Ebina | Having second run back from a break. Did its best work late when 2nd last run at the track on a good rated track but will be trying to topple them late. Value selection. |
(6)  Sakura My Way | | | | | 2 | Hiroto Mayuzumi | Tomohito Ozeki | Odds of $103 and performed below standard when 13th last start at Nakayama. Resumes from a spell. Highly unlikely it will trouble the judge. |
(7)  Fahren Joe | | | | | 2 | Daisuke Sasaki | Eiji Nakano | Started at $74 and clearly outclassed when 9th last run at Urawa but going back up in trip. Second run this preparation. Will struggle against these. |
(8)  Miyono Inazuma | | | | | 2 | Takuya Ono | Yoichiro Asano | Started at $100 and fairly underwhelming when 8th last start at this venue but fitter for debut run. Few more classier types in this race. |
(9)  Joy Pobeda | | | | | 2 | Genki Maruyama | Yoshikatsu Satou | Odds of $470 and was nothing special when 7th last time at this track. Does take a while to get into stride. This looks a tough assignment. |
(10)  Meiner Perseus | | | | | 2 | Daichi Shibata | Toshiaki Tajima | Was $38 and didn't attack the line when 11th last start at Niigata on a good surface but third up from a break. Might have to make up considerable ground. Very weak selection. |
(11)  Kirameku Hoshi | | | | | 2 | Mirco Demuro | Daishi Itou | Racing for the second time this week. Odds of $12 and improved when 5th last run at the track but displays very good closing speed. Looks like solid each way value. |
(13)  Wing Man | | | | | 2 | Arata Saito | Makoto Saitou | Started $192 and couldn't maintain the pace when 10th last start here. Second run this campaign. Difficult to warm to at present. |
(14)  Red Cerrion | | | | | 2 | Keita Tosaki | Kiyoshi Hagiwara | Initial appearance for Kiyoshi Hagiwara 3yo by Epiphaneia. Watch the betting. |
(15)  Girasole | | | | | 2 | Shoma Sato | Naru Owada | At $225 mediocre performance when 10th last time at Niigata. Prefers to settle towards the rear. Looks hopeful. |
(16)  Fukushima Blues | | | | | 2 | Junji Shimada | Yoshihiko Ishige | Started $461 and faded to finish 13th last run at the track on a good surface and likely to get back. Had a break from racing and returns to competition. Couldn't have in this. |
Race 23: 04:15 Hanshin Hanshin 5R JPN 7f 210y - All Hanshin Races
2nd (2)  Cantuta | | | | | 1 | Ryusei Sakai | Taiki Chaki | Taiki Chaki trained 2yo by Real Steel on debut and will try to take advantage of the gate. Watch the market. |
1st (1)  Terra Merita | | | | | 1 | Christophe Lemaire | Naosuke Sugai | 2yo first starter for Naosuke Sugai by Bricks And Mortar and gets a favourable alley. Follow the money. |
(3)  Kazu Vitosha | | | | | 1 | Yuga Kawada | Daisuke Takayanagi | Daisuke Takayanagi trained 2yo by Rulership having first race appearance. Watch the betting. |
(4)  Derma Atman | | | | | 1 | Yutaka Take | Yasuo Tomomichi | Yasuo Tomomichi 2yo debutant by Orfevre. Respect the betting. |
(5)  Container World | | | | | 1 | Katsuma Sameshima | Kazuya Nakatake | Kazuya Nakatake 2yo first starter by Epiphaneia. Betting as a guide. |
Race 24: 04:30 Tokyo Tokyo 5R JPN 7f 210y - All Tokyo Races
3rd (9)  Bushin | | | | | 1 | Kazuo Yokoyama | Mori Hideyuki | Having first race appearance for Mori Hideyuki 2yo by Into Mischief. Watch early betting. |
2nd (6)  Shonan Mantle | | | | | 1 | Keita Tosaki | Koichi Shintani | Initial appearance for Koichi Shintani 2yo by Duramente. Watch betting. |
1st (8)  Strauss | | | | | 1 | Damian Lane | Ryou Takei | Ryou Takei 2yo debutant by Maurice. Follow the money. |
(1)  Comme D'habitude | | | | | 1 | Junji Iwabe | Michio Minamida | On debut for Michio Minamida 2yo by Monterosso and gets a favourable barrier. Betting as a guide. |
(2)  Dreaming Up | | | | | 1 | Yutaka Yoshida | Fumimasa Takahashi | Fumimasa Takahashi 2yo runner on debut by Epiphaneia and will try to take advantage of the draw. Watch the betting. |
(3)  Spiky Bow | | | | | 1 | Takeshi Yokoyama | Takahiro Mizuno | Takahiro Mizuno trained 2yo by Strong Return having first race appearance. Betting is the best guide. |
(4)  Tosen Eliza | | | | | 1 | Shoma Sato | Satoru Kobiyama | 2yo debutant by Mac Mahon for trainer Satoru Kobiyama. Respect the betting. |
(5)  Ume Temari | | | | | 1 | Shu Ishibashi | Yuki Uehara | Bago 2yo trained by Yuki Uehara having first race appearance. Watch for a sign in the market. |
(7)  Rienda | | | | | 1 | Yuji Tannai | Takaki Iwato | Takaki Iwato 2yo first starter by Yamakatsu Ace. Market as guide. |
Race 25: 04:45 Hanshin Allowance Race JPN 1m 208y - All Hanshin Races
3rd (4)  Balestra | | | | | 3 | Atsuya Nishimura | Yoshito Yahagi | Jumped at $15 and folded up in the straight when 6th last start around here. First run back after a break. Have to look elsewhere. |
1st (6)  Columbia Tesoro | | | | | 2 | Akira Sugawara | Toru Kurita | Disappointing display when 7th last run at Kyoto. Giving another go here. Will be motoring home late. Watch for a sign in the market. |
2nd (1)  Mozu Mitsuboshi | | | | | 3 | Yamato Tsunoda | Yuji Iida | Faded in the late stages of the race when 2nd last time at Niigata but should come to hand quickly. Having third run back from a break. Has drawn to do little work. Should run into the placings at least. |
(2)  Valencia Snow | | | | | 2 | Keisuke Dazai | Hiroshi Miyamoto | Secured the win by a slim margin last time at Kyoto but can find a nice position from the draw. Watch the betting. |
(3)  Vise | | | | | 4 | Ryuji Wada | Yoshihiko Kawamura | Odds of $56 and underperformed when 6th last run at Kyoto. Third run back from a spell. Cannot have. |
(5)  Sin Limites | | | | | 3 | Yoshihiro Furukawa | Hiroyuki Oneda | Couldn't maintain the momentum throughout when 2nd last time at Kyoto. Watching with interest. |
(7)  Smart Hunter | | | | | 2 | Mirai Iwata | Naoya Nakamura | At $130 solid run when 5th last time at Kokura. Fresh from a spell. Look for a better price late if pondering a wager on this. |
(8)  Mulberry City | | | | | 2 | Katsuma Sameshima | Shinsuke Hashiguchi | Odds of $49 and faded away to finish 10th last time at Niigata on a good rated track. Second run this campaign. Place claims. |
(9)  Big Beluga | | | | | 2 | Yuji Hishida | Mitsunori Makiura | Rounded them up when winning last run at Niigata. Does take a while to get into stride. Others preferred. |
(10)  Another Ace | | | | | 2 | Kota Washizu | Toru Miya | Shot away to win last time at Kanazawa. Third up today. Not the worst. |
(11)  Wide Awake | | | | | 4 | Kanta Taguchi | Tadashi Kayou | Started $28 and folded up in the straight when 7th last time at Kyoto on a good rated track. Having third run back from a spell. Prefer in an easier race. |
(12)  Meisho Taigei | | | | | 3 | Taisei Danno | Yoshiyuki Arakawa | At $26 didn't attack the line when 6th last run at Kyoto on a good track. Second run this preparation. Hard to take. |
(13)  Tamamo Eight Beat | | | | | 3 | Ken Tanaka | Hidenori Take | Ran home into 2nd last time at Niigata but second up from a spell. Likely to get back. Knockout hope. |
(14)  Taisei Mambo | | | | | 2 | Ryusei Sakai | Tomokazu Takano | At $7 looked promising when 4th last start at Kyoto and third up from a spell. Expecting to settle just off the pace. Looks like a big chance. |
Race 26: 05:00 Tokyo Maiden Race JPN 6f 102y - All Tokyo Races
1st (12)  Malama Pua | | | | | 2 | Takezo Nagano | Keizo Ito | Odds of $26 and demonstrated promise, picking up some ground to run 5th last run at Niigata on a good surface. Betting is the best guide. |
3rd (11)  Detonator | | | | | 2 | Daisuke Sasaki | Eiji Nakadate | Was $3.1 and below par when 7th last run at Fukushima. Expecting improvement here. Not out of this. |
2nd (10)  Memory Glass | | | | | 2 | Keita Tosaki | Yasutoshi Matsunaga | Managed to run 2nd last time at Niigata. Tracking very well this campaign. Price in this race is tempting to get involved. |
(1)  Daishin Katana | | | | | 2 | Masami Matsuoka | Hirofumi Toda | At $3.9 below par when 6th last start at Nakayama. Should improve today but resumes from a spell. Might take a while to wind up but should be hitting top gear in the straight. Gets a favourable gate. Not without claims. |
(2)  Wakuwaku Dokidoki | | | | | 2 | Akihide Tsumura | Shoichiro Wada | Strong effort to run into 3rd last time around here on a good rated track but will try to take advantage of the draw. Gets back and needs luck. Knockout chance. |
(3)  Madonna Lily | | | | | 2 | Ikuya Kowata | Jiro Ono | Musee Sultan 3yo trained by Jiro Ono having first race appearance. Keep your eye on the market. |
(4)  Zendan Mikame | | | | | 2 | Ryota Kobayashi | Minoru Tsuchida | Started $236 and didn't attack the line when 10th last time at Niigata on a good track. Having third run back from a spell. Could not recommend. |
(5)  Grand Janu | | | | | 2 | Genki Mizunuma | Shinobu Homma | Started $719 and lost ground in the run home when 13th last run here on a good surface. Second run back from a break. Considering others. |
(6)  Revolotear | | | | | 2 | Tomoharu Bushizawa | Fumimasa Takahashi | At $87 just average when 16th last start at Nakayama but fitter for debut run. Racing fresh after a break. Hard to see it being good enough. |
(7)  Rubicon Trail | | | | | 2 | Kyosuke Maruta | Shintarou Suzuki | Was $115 and average performance when 6th last start at the track but third up from a break. Does take a while to get into stride. Rough chance today. |
(8)  Malodheep | | | | | 2 | Hiroshi Kitamura | Tetsuya Kimura | Zipped home into 3rd last run at Nakayama on a good surface. Third run this campaign. Great each way bet. |
(9)  Katsuno Tokushin | | | | | 2 | Kazuki Kikuzawa | Koji Kayano | At $60 unimpressive effort when 11th last time at Niigata. Second up from a break. Hard to see this being good enough. |
(13)  Je Reve | | | | | 2 | Yusuke Hara | Takeshi Horiuchi | Started $12 and not up to scratch when 7th last time at Nakayama. Others much better. |
(14)  Labro Spica | | | | | 2 | Hiroto Mayuzumi | Yoshihiro Hatakeyama | Odds of $138 and couldn't maintain the pace when 10th last run at Niigata. Second up today. Would need a very generous price. |
(15)  Peony Charme | | | | | 2 | Mirco Demuro | Yutaka Takahashi | Was $28 and couldn't stay in touch when 13th last run at Nakayama on a good surface and first run back from break. Prefers to settle towards the tail. Needs a lot of luck to figure in the finish. |
(16)  T O Matsukaze | | | | | 2 | Teruo Eda | Toshihiro Ebina | Jumped at $81 and lackluster showing when 9th last time at the track and likely to get back. Yet to break maiden status after 9 runs. Not interested. |
Race 27: 05:15 Hanshin Allowance Race JPN 7f 210y - All Hanshin Races
1st (7)  Full Metal Body | | | | | 2 | Daisaku Matsuda | Hisashi Shimizu | Weakened under pressure when 11th last time here and first run back from a break. Won't be far away during the run. Watch the betting. |
3rd (1)  Sunrise Pluto | | | | | 2 | Kenichi Ikezoe | Hidetaka Otonashi | Displayed a good turn of foot when winning last time at Kyoto but has the ideal gate. Displays good tactical speed. Potential to run into a place. |
2nd (3)  Beyond The Valley | | | | | 2 | Yuga Kawada | Shinsuke Hashiguchi | Although getting tired late still grabbed 2nd last run at Tokyo and fresh after a break. Should get a lovely cart into it from just behind the pace. Winning potential. |
(2)  Leon Barows | | | | | 3 | Kohei Matsuyama | Kunihiko Watanabe | Nice effort to run into 3rd last time at Kyoto but can find a nice position from the draw. Third up. Follow any positive market leads. |
(4)  Kamehameha Time | | | | | 3 | Yuichi Kitamura | Tomoyasu Sakaguchi | At $70 looked outclassed when 11th last time at Niigata. Second run this preparation. Can't have. |
(5)  Red Hill Shoes | | | | | 2 | Akatsuki Tomita | Hidenori Take | Jumped at $13 and lost ground in the run home when 14th last run at Nakayama. Had a break from racing and returns to competition. Not the worst. |
(6)  Koinyobo | | | | | 2 | Kanta Taguchi | Hidemasa Nakao | Odds of $191 and fairly underwhelming when 12th last time at Tokyo. Likely to get back in the field. Chance at odds. |
(8)  Alain Verite | | | | | 3 | Koji Nishizuka | Kazuya Nakatake | Was $58 and average performance when 13th last time at Kyoto but third up today. Does take a while to get into stride. Needs to improve. |
(9)  Machikaze | | | | | 2 | Katsuma Sameshima | Haruki Sugiyama | Charged home to win last start at Kyoto but having third run back from a break. Expecting to settle just off the pace. Has to have a lot go its way. |
(10)  Sasuke | | | | | 2 | Yutaka Take | Masayuki Nishimura | Started $12 and looked outclassed when 7th last start at Kyoto on a good rated track. Having third run back from a spell. Slight chance. |
Race 28: 05:30 Tokyo Allowance Race JPN 6f 211y - All Tokyo Races
1st (11)  Alacre | | | | | 3 | Yuji Tannai | Hidekatsu Shimizu | Started at $33 and faded away to finish 9th last run at Niigata but having third run back from a break. Might have to make up considerable ground. Others make far more appeal. |
2nd (3)  Happy Panna | | | | | 2 | Takezo Nagano | Yoichi Kuroiwa | Fought on well to win three runs back at Chukyo but second run this prep. Expected to be flashing home. Place at best. |
3rd (10)  Vanguard's Heart | | | | | 3 | Takeshi Yokoyama | Yuichi Shikato | Started at $3.5 and just average when 6th last start at Nakayama. Happy to overlook that run and second up. Always seems to find the line well. Not without claims. |
(1)  Flugelhorn | | | | | 3 | Genki Maruyama | Shoichiro Wada | Below standard effort when 9th last run at the track. Should bounce back today and gets the perfect alley. Displays good closing speed. Follow the money. |
(2)  Scultura | | | | | 3 | Keita Tosaki | Yuichi Shikato | Managed to run into 2nd last run here on a good track but third up from a spell. Likely to get back in the run. Can find a nice position from the draw. Place chance. |
(4)  Fugetsumuhen | | | | | 3 | Takuro Ishida | Koichi Shinkai | Was $126 and didn't threaten when 12th last run at Fukushima and likely to get back in the field. Having second run back from a spell. Not likely to pull of the victory. |
(5)  Cuore D'oro | | | | | 3 | Ryuto Yokoyama | Hiroyuki Uehara | Started at $27 and mediocre display when 8th last run at Niigata. Might be ridden for luck. Would need a very generous price. |
(6)  Happy Prevail | | | | | 3 | Nanako Fujita | Yasuhiro Nemoto | Jumped at $15 and disappointing effort when 10th last start at Nakayama and resumes from a break. Likely to get back. Tough ask. |
(7)  Meiner Heritage | | | | | 3 | Yusuke Hara | Shinobu Homma | Was $216 and couldn't stay in touch when 9th last start at Niigata on a good rated track but suited at this distance historically. Struggling this season. Very unlikely to cause an upset. |
(8)  Ultima Boss | | | | | 3 | Ikuya Kowata | Shoichiro Wada | Odds of $192 and clearly outclassed when 16th last run at Niigata but second up from a break. Will be giving the leaders a big start. Returns to more ground here. Entitled to be big odds. |
(9)  Crack Of Dawn | | | | | 2 | Hironobu Tanabe | Eiji Nakadate | Jumped at $6.5 and folded up in the straight when 11th last time at Nakayama on a good surface. Racing fresh today after a break. Respect the betting. |
(12)  Satono Brave | | | | | 4 | Damian Lane | Noriyuki Hori | At $9 couldn't stay in touch when 16th last start at Nakayama. First up after a just over 2 years break. Major player who should go very close. |
(13)  Beyond The Time | | | | | 3 | Kazuma Harada | Takashi Kanari | Started at $55 and showed promise while moving through the field when 5th last time at Niigata on a soft rated track and second run back from a break. Gets back and needs luck. Follow any positive market leads. |
(14)  General Will | | | | | 3 | Shota Kobayashi | Takayuki Katou | Started $57 and moderate showing when 8th last run at this track. Third up. Looks to be in trouble. |
(15)  Jet Glitter | | | | | 3 | Kazuki Kikuzawa | Kazuhiro Seishi | Odds of $172 and looked outclassed when 11th last time at this venue on a good surface. Too much luck needed to come into contention. |
(16)  Let's Live On | | | | | 3 | Mirco Demuro | Daishi Itou | Was $8.5 and crept into 4th last time at the track on a good rated track. Prefers to settle towards the tail. Watch betting. |
(17)  Earth Beat | | | | | 2 | Ryota Kobayashi | Keizo Ito | Jumped at $78 and faded away to finish 8th last run at Nakayama on a good rated track and returning to a shorter trip. Had a break from racing and returns to competition. Can't have today. |
(18)  Westphalia | | | | | 3 | Daisuke Sasaki | Takahisa Tezuka | Jumped at $27 and faded to finish 15th last time at Fukushima on a good rated track. Having second run back from a break. Does take a while to get into stride. Hard to see it being good enough. |
Race 29: 05:50 Hanshin Allowance Race JPN 5f 212y - All Hanshin Races
2nd (1)  Ryu | | | | | 2 | Mirai Iwata | Hiroyuki Uemura | Was $1.8 and underperformed when 6th last time around here. Looking past the last run but first up from a spell. Shows good closing speed. Will appreciate a good gate. Should not be left out of your thoughts. |
1st (5)  Copano Hampton | | | | | 2 | Yasunari Iwata | Toru Miya | Ran home into 3rd last run at Kyoto on a good rated track and gets back and needs luck. Been in the money 7 from 8 attempts this campaign. Watching with interest. |
3rd (3)  Dixie Gunner | | | | | 2 | Yuga Kawada | Mitsumasa Nakauchida | Even though peaking on the run still placed 3rd two runs back at this venue but second run this prep. Should just about get the run of the race. Can highly recommend. |
(2)  Love Me Monaco | | | | | 2 | Yuga Okubo | Akira Murayama | Was $69 and unimpressive effort when 6th last time at Sonoda but can find a nice position from the draw. Fresh from a spell. Rough chance. |
(4)  Peptide Hudson | | | | | 2 | Christophe Lemaire | Hidenori Take | Claimed late when 3rd last run here on a good rated track. Third run this campaign. Place best. |
(6)  Vanderbilt | | | | | 3 | Yutaka Take | Yasushi Shono | Odds of $6 and faded away to finish 11th last run at Tokyo on a good rated track. Racing fresh today after a more than 1 year break. Place claims. |
(7)  Tiger Kris S | | | | | 3 | Kanta Taguchi | Yuki Ohashi | Was $86 and below standard effort when 8th last time at Kokura. Back after a break. Facing a difficult task today. |
(8)  Gran Pharaoh | | | | | 2 | Ryusei Sakai | Yoshitada Takahashi | Jumped at $17 and showed talent finishing with a strong effort when 4th last start at Kyoto on a good surface. Second up from a spell. Has a slight chance. |
(9)  Glare Mirage | | | | | 5 | Komaki Futoshi | Kazuhide Sasada | Jumped at $146 and average performance when 9th last start at Kyoto but second run back from a spell. Will be giving the leaders a big start. Have to look elsewhere. |
(10)  Bob's Yer Uncle | | | | | 3 | Koji Nishizuka | Ryuji Okubo | Did well to run 3rd last start at Kyoto on a good rated track. Second run back from a break. Respect the betting. |
(11)  Lucas Minoru | | | | | 2 | Kiwamu Ogino | Masaru Honda | Started at $9 and fairly underwhelming when 12th last run at Kyoto. Second run this preparation. Look for a better price late if pondering a wager on this. |
(12)  Taiki Excellent | | | | | 3 | Hayato Yoshida | Shota Nishizono | Resuming. Comprehensive victory when winning last time at Tokyo City Keiba but strong performer at this distance. Coming to a new trainer. Not the worst. |
(13)  Mild Prime | | | | | 2 | Atsuya Nishimura | Haruki Sugiyama | Odds of $11 and moderate showing when 8th last run at this venue. Knockout hope. |
(14)  Feerie | | | | | 2 | Ken Tanaka | Shozo Sasaki | Jumped at $37 and didn't attack the line when 11th last run at this track on a good surface. Resumes from a break. Follow any positive market leads. |
(15)  The Moko Damashii | | | | | 4 | Takashi Fujikake | Tomoyasu Sakaguchi | Started $83 and was ordinary when 11th last time at Niigata and prefers to settle towards the tail. Having second run back from a spell. Looking elsewhere. |
(16)  Mild Krieger | | | | | 3 | Yamato Tsunoda | Kazuya Nakatake | At $253 disappointing effort when 7th last start at Fukushima. Likely to settle back in the field. Looks completely outclassed. |
Race 30: 06:00 Tokyo Inagi Tokubetsu JPN 1m 3f 205y - All Tokyo Races
1st (5)  Nishino Revenant | | | | | 2 | Takuya Ono | Hiroyuki Uehara | Couldn't maintain the pace when 9th last start at the track on a good rated track. Having second run back from a spell. Should be swooping on the field late. Winning chance. |
2nd (1)  Ame Blanche | | | | | 2 | Yutaka Yoshida | Masahiro Takeuchi | Finished amongst the placegetters when 3rd two runs back at Nakayama on a good surface but can save some energy from the alley. Has a great burst of speed late. Watch the betting. |
(2)  Taisei Arthur | | | | | 4 | Arata Saito | Makoto Saitou | Made considerable ground when 3rd last run around here on a good rated track but gets a favourable gate. Will be giving the leaders a big start. Look for a better price late if pondering a wager on this. |
(3)  Flavored | | | | | 2 | Keita Tosaki | Masahiro Otake | Really dug deep when winning last run at Nakayama. Resuming after a break. Should not be left out of your thoughts. |
(4)  Hishi Taycan | | | | | 2 | Damian Lane | Noriyuki Hori | Jumped at $6.5 and was well beaten when 12th last start at this track but second up from a spell. Likely to get a nice run behind the speed. Will show up at the business end. |
(6)  Meiner Kagura | | | | | 3 | Yuji Tannai | Masatatsu Kikukawa | Odds of $32 and lost ground in the run home when 10th last run at Chukyo. First run back from a break. Much prefer the look of others in this race. |
Race 31: 06:25 Hanshin Miki Tokubetsu JPN 1m 208y - All Hanshin Races
2nd (2)  Kayonenka | | | | | 3 | Akira Sugawara | Makoto Saitou | Was $8 and came on strongly to finish 5th last time at Tokyo on a good surface and finishes off strongly. Strong form this preparation winning 2 from 4 starts. Will try to take advantage of the alley. Knockout chance. |
3rd (1)  Epi Princesse | | | | | 3 | Christophe Lemaire | Manabu Ikezoe | Started at $9 and made up considerable ground when 4th last run at Kyoto and drawn beautifully. Second up from a spell. Winning potential. |
1st (8)  Keiai Sena | | | | | 3 | Shinichiro Akiyama | Osamu Hirata | Good result placing 2nd two runs back at Niigata but expecting to settle positively. Having second run back from a spell. Proven performer at this trip. Stamps its reason for consideration. |
(3)  Siberian Tiger | | | | | 11 | Koji Nishizuka | Katou Kazuhiro | Jumped at $335 and lost ground in the run home when 9th last time at Tokyo. Hard to see this being good enough. |
(4)  Al Barsha | | | | | 4 | Yuji Hishida | Inao Okada | Odds of $16 and clearly outclassed when 8th last run at Chukyo. Looking for an improved run and should be ready to fire fresh. Possesses good finishing speed. Watch betting. |
(5)  Sunday Jack | | | | | 4 | Yuya Mizuguchi | Hiroshi Miyamoto | At $19 lackluster showing when 10th last start at Kyoto. Prefers to settle towards the rear. Watching with interest. |
(6)  Summer Beat | | | | | 5 | Mirai Iwata | Yoshinori Mutou | Started at $16 and disappointing run when 10th last time at Niigata. Might be ridden for luck. Seems very unlikely. |
(7)  Reboost | | | | | 3 | Hideaki Miyuki | Shozo Sasaki | Pulled away to win last time at this track. Back after a break of over 1 year. Looks a nice each way proposition. |
Race 32: 06:35 Tokyo Allowance Race JPN 7f 210y - All Tokyo Races
2nd (2)  Love Betty | | | | | 3 | Yukito Ishikawa | Kazuyuki Ogata | Good run when finishing 2nd last run at Niigata but can find a nice position from the draw. Shows good closing speed. Will attract plenty of interest. |
1st (3)  Nishino Cashmere | | | | | 2 | Takezo Nagano | Keizo Ito | Was $18 and didn't threaten when 13th last time at Chukyo on a good rated track and fresh today. Won't be far away during the run. Not without a chance. |
3rd (12)  Mount Bell | | | | | 3 | Kosei Miura | Yukihiro Katou | Showed a good turn of foot when 3rd last time here on a good surface but proven performer at this trip. Place chance. |
(1)  Elsas Traum | | | | | 3 | Hironobu Tanabe | Koshiro Take | Second run this campaign. Narrowly clinched the victory last time at Niigata but gets a favourable alley. Watch the betting. |
(4)  Droom | | | | | 4 | Yuji Tannai | Yuzo Iida | At $5.5 solid effort when 5th last run at Niigata. Having third run back from a spell. Chance at odds. |
(5)  Salisbury | | | | | 3 | Yusuke Hara | Masahiro Takeuchi | Was $41 and average finishing 16th last time here on a good rated track. Second run this preparation. Very unlikely to cause an upset. |
(6)  Graville | | | | | 4 | Damian Lane | Sakae Kunieda | Put the head down when winning last time here but third run this campaign. Likely to get back. Will be well suited at the distance. Place looks more likely. |
(7)  La Reina | | | | | 4 | Makoto Sugihara | Takayuki Katou | Started $34 and came in 6th last start at Nakayama and back after a spell. Prefers to settle towards the tail. First race for a new trainer. Others much better. |
(8)  Lynx Rufus | | | | | 3 | Akihide Tsumura | Takahisa Tezuka | Odds of $15 and average performance when 6th last run at this venue. Does take a while to get into stride. Prefer in a much weaker race. |
(9)  Birling Gap | | | | | 3 | Hiroshi Kitamura | Kiyoshi Hagiwara | Was $28 and came on strongly when 4th last run around here on a good rated track. Gets back and needs luck. Hard to have. |
(10)  Hambergite | | | | | 2 | Kazuo Yokoyama | Ryuji Okubo | Odds of $17 and faded away to finish 9th last time at Chukyo. Had a break from racing and returns to competition. Each way bet. |
(11)  Lanikai | | | | | 3 | Takeshi Yokoyama | Mikio Matsunaga | Resumes after a break. Dashed home to win last start at Kokura. Prefer to watch. |
(13)  Calanthe | | | | | 3 | Takuma Ito | Takashi Kanari | Jumped at $33 and average at best when 7th last time at Niigata but should be ready to go second up. Might have to make up considerable ground. Cannot recommend as a betting proposition. |
(14)  Broad Reach | | | | | 3 | Keita Tosaki | Yoshitada Munakata | Resuming after break. Charged home to win last time at Chukyo. Watching with interest. |
(15)  Arendal | | | | | 3 | Shota Kobayashi | Keisuke Miyata | Started at $11 and closed off nicely when 5th last run at the track. Will be giving the leaders a big start. Rough chance today. |
(16)  Sweet Fil | | | | | 4 | Daisuke Sasaki | Masatatsu Kikukawa | Ran on strongly when 3rd last run at Niigata. Place claims at best. |
Race 33: 07:00 Hanshin Shodoshima Tokubetsu JPN 5f 212y - All Hanshin Races
3rd (7)  Taisei Brillio | | | | | 3 | Hideaki Miyuki | Yuki Ohashi | Having second run back from a spell. Faded at the finish when 3rd last start at Kyoto on a good surface. Take on trust. |
1st (9)  Bush Garden | | | | | 3 | Kohei Matsuyama | Ryou Takei | Finished amongst the placegetters when 2nd last time at Kyoto on a good track. Place bet. |
2nd (1)  Mild Claymore | | | | | 2 | Mirai Iwata | Naoya Nakamura | Was $3.6 and crept into 5th last start at Kyoto and strong form at the distance. Gets the perfect gate. Expect support. |
(2)  Speed Of Light | | | | | 2 | Katsuma Sameshima | Ikuo Aizawa | Stormed home to win last start at Nakayama but third up. Should muster plenty of early speed. Can find a nice position from the draw. Strong each way prospects. |
(3)  Donauwellen | | | | | 4 | Yuichi Kitamura | Tomokazu Takano | Odds of $7 and ran past a few when 4th last time at Niigata on a good surface. Knockout hope. |
(4)  Sound Brian | | | | | 4 | Atsuya Nishimura | Akira Murayama | At $44 weakened to finish 7th last start at Kyoto on a good track. Prefer in something easier. |
(5)  Ultra Sonic | | | | | 4 | Haruhiko Kawasu | Hidemasa Nakao | Started at $14 and crept into 5th last run at Kyoto on a good track. Having second run back from a break. Not interested. |
(6)  Grand Est | | | | | 2 | Ryusei Sakai | Teiichi Konno | Resumes after a spell. Flashed home late into 2nd two runs back at Chukyo. Each way chance. |
(8)  Tausendschon | | | | | 4 | Kota Fujioka | Shinya Kobayashi | Really dug deep when winning last run at Niigata but second up from a spell. Likely to settle back in the field. Follow any positive market leads. |
(10)  Dantsu Innova | | | | | 5 | Shinichiro Akiyama | Kiyoshi Tani | Was strong late when 2nd last run at Niigata on a good surface. Expected to settle towards the tail. Slight chance. |
(11)  Shigeru Semmu | | | | | 4 | Yuji Hishida | Kiyoshi Tani | Jumped at $33 and ran 6th last time at Kyoto. Been in the money 4 from 5 attempts this campaign. Prefer to watch. |
(12)  Alluring View | | | | | 2 | Yutaka Take | Keiji Yoshimura | Looked good when 3rd three runs back at Chukyo. Second run back from a break. Watch early betting. |
(13)  Navarone | | | | | 3 | Kiwamu Ogino | Yoshiaki Sugiyama | Shot clear to win last time at Fukushima. Look for a better price late if pondering a wager on this. |
(14)  Sylpheed Reve | | | | | 2 | Manabu Sakai | Masato Nishizono | Reeled them in to win last time at Kyoto. Does take a while to get into stride. Has a slight chance. |
(15)  Billecart | | | | | 2 | Akira Sugawara | Takahiro Mizuno | Secured the win by a slim margin last time at Nakayama. Back from a spell. Not the worst. |
Race 34: 07:10 Tokyo Yuigahama Tokubetsu JPN 6f 211y - All Tokyo Races
3rd (9)  Cocoli Ho O | | | | | 4 | Hiroshi Kitamura | Masaaki Koga | Hit the line well when 3rd last start around here on a good surface. Betting is the best guide. |
2nd (8)  Teegarden | | | | | 3 | Damian Lane | Kiyoshi Hagiwara | Strong run when placing 2nd last run here on a good track. Third run back from a spell. Will be around the mark at good odds. |
1st (3)  Risa Risa | | | | | 2 | Yukito Ishikawa | Yasuhito Tamura | Put the head down when winning last run at this track. Possesses good finishing speed. Can run into the placings. |
(1)  Florence Honey | | | | | 3 | Keita Tosaki | Daisuke Takayanagi | Got the upper hand late when winning last time at Kyoto but can save some energy from the draw. Displays good closing speed. Some respect. |
(2)  Never Gone Out | | | | | 5 | Genki Mizunuma | Katou Kazuhiro | Jumped at $329 and weakened to finish 8th last start here on a good surface but third up today. Might be ridden for luck. Will try to take advantage of the alley. Cannot have. |
(4)  Best Queen | | | | | 6 | Nanako Fujita | Michio Minamida | Odds of $249 and weakened under pressure when 13th last start at the track on a good track. Having second run back from a break. Needs a lot of luck in this race. |
(5)  Loulou Rose | | | | | 4 | Makoto Sugihara | Daishi Itou | Was $8 and ordinary performance when 4th last start at this track. Has a slight chance. |
(6)  Mikino Bass Drum | | | | | 4 | Takezo Nagano | Michio Minamida | Jumped at $203 and folded up in the straight when 16th last run at Niigata. Second run this preparation. Will struggle to compete in this race. |
(7)  Charming Act | | | | | 5 | Yuji Tannai | Yuzo Iida | Started at $18 and was average finishing 9th last start at Kyoto on a good surface. Good tough competitor that can be supported. |
(10)  Prudens | | | | | 4 | Daisuke Sasaki | Eiji Nakano | At $38 mediocre display when 6th last time at Tokyo City Keiba. Yet to fire this preparation. Would be more keen on the chance of others. |
Race 35: 07:25 Saga Race 1 - 1400 JPN 6f 211y - All Saga Races
3rd (7)  Mittsuno Chikai | | | | | 4 | Takanori Yoshimoto | Miyoshi Higashi | At $8.5 sub-standard effort when 4th last run at this track. Giving another go here and returns to an increased distance. Winnable race. |
2nd (9)  Catch Me | | | | | 4 | Daiki Oomi | Hisami Yano | Performed below standard when 5th last run at Kasamatsu. Should improve and first race for a new trainer. Not without claims. |
1st (6)  Fighting | | | | | 5 | Isao Yamaguchi | Masanori Mashima | Faded away to finish 13th last run at Nakayama on a good track but now racing for a new trainer Masanori Mashima. Coming back in trip today. Attracts support. |
(8)  Togo | | | | | 3 | Shouma Kanayama | Hirofumi Ishikawa | Ran well when 3rd last start around here but coming back up in distance. Place bet. |
(1)  Solennel | | | | | 3 | Ryuuichirou Kuratomi | Takayoshi Kawada | Disappointing outing when 8th last start here. Expecting improvement here and will appreciate a good barrier. Market guide. |
(2)  Western Flecha | | | | | 3 | Yukihito Nagata | Hiroshi Nakano | Average performance when 9th last start at this venue. Should bounce back today and gets a favourable alley. Has definite claims. |
(3)  Lagrangea | | | | | 4 | Naohito Tanaka | Hiroshi Nakano | Odds of $14 and below standard effort when 6th last start here. Betting is the best guide. |
(4)  Good Luck Love | | | | | 4 | Takuto Demizu | Toshio Oogaki | Started $4.8 and clearly outclassed when 10th last start at this track. Expecting improvement today and stepping back up in distance. Respect the betting. |
(5)  Marino Latte | | | | | 3 | Taku Kawashima | Moriyuki Yorimoto | Jumped at $3.3 and disappointing display when 4th last run at the track. Should bounce back today. Not out of this. |
Race 36: 07:35 Hanshin The Naruo Kinen(G3) JPN 1m 1f 207y - All Hanshin Races
3rd (9)  Admire Hadar | | | | | 4 | Mirai Iwata | Ryuji Okubo | Did well to place 2nd last run but having third run back from a spell. Expected to settle towards the tail. Ideal trip as proven previously. Chance at odds. |
1st (12)  Boccherini | | | | | 6 | Suguru Hamanaka | Yasutoshi Ikee | Put in a competitive run when placing 2nd last start at Nakayama and returning to a shorter trip. Had a break from racing and returns to competition. Price in this race is tempting to get involved. |
2nd (4)  Feengrotten | | | | | 3 | Fuma Matsuwaka | Hiroshi Miyamoto | Overrun late when 2nd last time at Chukyo. Fresh from a break. Each way claims in this race. |
(1)  Gratias | | | | | 4 | Yuichi Kitamura | Keisuke Miyata | Odds of $35 and unsatisfactory performance when 12th last time at Kyoto but third up from a break. Prefers to settle towards the rear. Suited at this distance in the past. Suggest watching. |
(2)  Karate | | | | | 6 | Akira Sugawara | Yasuyuki Tsujino | Second run back from a spell. Finished with purpose when winning last start at Niigata but gets a favourable draw. Good each way prospects. |
(3)  Diamant Minoru | | | | | 5 | Kota Fujioka | Masaru Honda | At $53 sub-standard effort when 14th last run at Tokyo but third run this prep. Gets back and needs luck. Cannot have under these circumstances. |
(5)  Mozu Bello | | | | | 6 | Hideaki Miyuki | Naoyuki Morita | Jumped at $17 and showed talent finishing with a strong effort when 4th last start at Niigata. Will be giving the leaders a big start. Not interested. |
(6)  Impress | | | | | 3 | Katsuma Sameshima | Shozo Sasaki | Was $21 and moderate showing when 10th last time at Tokyo. Expected to settle towards the rear. Needs significant improvement. |
(7)  Maria Elena | | | | | 4 | Kohei Matsuyama | Naohiro Yoshida | Jumped at $13 and solid effort when 5th last run at the track on a good track. Back after break. Should run into the placings at least. |
(8)  Wonderful Town | | | | | 4 | Ryuji Wada | Yoshitada Takahashi | Jumped at $320 and unimpressive effort when 14th last run at this track and resuming from a spell. Likely to get back in the run. Need a lot of luck to be close to winning this. |
(10)  Satono Lux | | | | | 6 | Kiwamu Ogino | Yasutoshi Ikee | At $42 couldn't stay in touch when 15th last run at Tokyo and first up from a break of. Prefers to settle towards the tail. Back in trip. This one has a big task. Rough hope. |
(11)  Hindu Times | | | | | 6 | Yutaka Take | Takashi Saito | Was $149 and folded up in the straight when 16th last time around here and resumes after a spell. Does take a while to get into stride. Respect the betting. |
(13)  Meiner Fanrong | | | | | 7 | Ryusei Sakai | Takahisa Tezuka | Odds of $64 and mediocre display when 8th last run at Nakayama and racing fresh today after a break. Might have to make up considerable ground. Returns to a shorter trip. May find these too slick. |
(14)  So Valiant | | | | | 4 | Christophe Lemaire | Masahiro Otake | Started $2.3 and tailed off to finish 9th last run at Nakayama but hard to fault at this distance. First up. Will go close. |
(15)  Scar Face | | | | | 6 | Atsuya Nishimura | Kazuya Nakatake | Started $51 and disappointing display when 13th last run at Nakayama and fresh after a spell. Likely to get back. Needs to find a lot more. |
Race 37: 07:45 Tokyo Akhalteke Stakes JPN 7f 210y - All Tokyo Races
1st (2)  Taisei Samson | | | | | 4 | Kazuo Yokoyama | Takeshi Okumura | Started at $6 and well beaten when 7th last time at this venue. Should bounce back and will try to take advantage of the gate. Third run this prep. Respect the betting. |
3rd (15)  Aladdin Barows | | | | | 5 | Takezo Nagano | Mitsumasa Nakauchida | Third up from a break. Solid run when 4th last time here. Definitely worth considering. |
2nd (4)  Gandalf | | | | | 4 | Damian Lane | Sakae Kunieda | Reeled them in when winning last start at Nakayama. Third run back from a spell. Great each way bet. |
(1)  Daishin Indi | | | | | 6 | Yutaka Yoshida | Hirofumi Toda | Started $130 and below standard effort when 10th three runs back at Chukyo and first up from a spell. Expected to settle towards the rear. Can save some energy from the alley. Not interested today. |
(3)  Sunrise Rapport | | | | | 5 | Keita Tosaki | Osamu Hirata | Ordinary performance when 6th last run at Fukushima. Looking for an improved run and second run this preparation. Possesses very good closing speed. Follow the money. |
(5)  Ho O Truth | | | | | 6 | Yuji Tannai | Noboru Takagi | At $105 underperformed when 11th last start at Nakayama and fresh today after a break. Will be giving the leaders a big start. Hard to have. |
(6)  Satono Royal | | | | | 4 | Takeshi Yokoyama | Koichi Shintani | Put the head down when winning last start at this track. Second run this campaign. Take on trust. |
(7)  Nanyo Ivory | | | | | 4 | Shu Ishibashi | Mikio Matsunaga | Second run this prep. Looked good when 3rd last time at Funabashi. Prefer to watch. |
(8)  T M Atom | | | | | 4 | Kyosuke Maruta | Tatsuhiko Ishikuri | At $4 didn't attack the line when 13th last run at Kyoto. Tracking very well this preparation. Place at best. |
(9)  Depasser | | | | | 3 | Heart Kameda | Daisuke Takayanagi | Jumped at $63 and didn't find the line when 12th last start at Kyoto. Second run back from a spell. Overlook from a betting angle. |
(10)  Solitario | | | | | 3 | Yukito Ishikawa | Masayuki Nishimura | Odds of $34 and fairly underwhelming when 9th last time at Hanshin. Resuming after a spell. Tough ask. |
(11)  Smile | | | | | 6 | Kosei Miura | Noriyuki Hori | Jumped at $91 and mediocre performance when 9th last start at the track and likely to get back in the run. Having second run back from a break. Can't back with any confidence. |
(12)  Thunder Blitz | | | | | 5 | Hironobu Tanabe | Takashi Kubota | Was $37 and below expectations when 8th last time around here but third up. Does take a while to get into stride. Could not recommend. |
(13)  A Shin Gear Up | | | | | 4 | Akihide Tsumura | Hidemasa Nakao | Closed off nicely when 4th last start at the track on a good rated track but should get going late. Third run this preparation. Watch the betting. |
(14)  Dear Theory | | | | | 5 | Takuya Ono | Noboru Takagi | Couldn't maintain the pace when 12th last time at Chukyo and resumes after a break. Displays good finishing speed. Place chance. |
(16)  Meisho Mirai | | | | | 7 | Arata Saito | Shota Nishizono | Odds of $114 and bold effort when 5th last run at Kyoto on a good track and second up today. Might have to make up considerable ground. Can't suggest backing. |
Race 38: 08:00 Saga Race 2 - 1400 JPN 6f 211y - All Saga Races
3rd (9)  What's Your Name | | | | | 3 | Reo Nakayama | Katsutoshi Teshima | Was $3.8 and only fair when 10th last start at this track. Expecting improvement here. Watch betting. |
2nd (5)  Loureiro | | | | | 3 | Shouma Kanayama | Tadayoshi Ikeda | Below standard effort when 7th last start at Kochi. Should bounce back today. Resumes after a break. Not without claims. |
1st (8)  Miss Matilda | | | | | 5 | Manato Hida | Katsutoshi Teshima | Won by a big margin last time here. Strong competitor. |
(1)  Sammaru Jo O | | | | | 5 | Yukihito Nagata | Hiroshi Nakano | Game effort to win last time around here but back over more ground today. Gets the perfect alley. Place best. |
(2)  Coastal Chart | | | | | 5 | Daiki Oomi | Tadayoshi Ikeda | Mediocre display when 4th last run here. Giving another chance today and will try to take advantage of the gate. Has definite claims. |
(3)  Suzuka Pharoah | | | | | 4 | Yoshiki Yamada | Hirofumi Watanabe | Honest race when 3rd last time at the track. Place hope. |
(4)  Mjuk Ace | | | | | 3 | Takanori Yoshimoto | Sadafumi Yamashita | Started $123 and disappointing effort when 10th last time around here. Unlikely to feature. |
(6)  Kooza | | | | | 6 | Takuto Demizu | Moriyuki Yorimoto | Jumped at $148 and unimpressive effort when 9th last run at the track. Has not placed in 20 attempts this preparation. Prefer to watch. |
(7)  Collerette | | | | | 3 | Taku Kawashima | Hisashi Matsushima | Odds of $19 and disappointing display when 8th last start at this venue. Place looks more likely. |
(10)  Pannacotta | | | | | 4 | Naohito Tanaka | Hisami Yano | At $63 mediocre performance when 7th last time at this track. Has some factors to overcome in the run. |
Race 39: 08:15 Hanshin Allowance Race JPN 5f 212y - All Hanshin Races
1st (5)  On The Double | | | | | 3 | Taisei Danno | Manabu Ikezoe | Odds of $23 and average at best when 7th last run at Kyoto but hard to fault at the distance. Will be giving the leaders a big start. Hard to have. |
3rd (2)  Lord Midnight | | | | | 4 | Yuji Hishida | Hiroyasu Tanaka | Odds of $6.5 and made good ground when 4th last start at Kyoto and has a positive draw. Chance at odds. |
2nd (7)  Mild Hunter | | | | | 2 | Kohei Matsuyama | Kazuya Nakatake | Was $7 and below expectations when 6th last run at Kyoto. Looking for an improved run. Tracking very well this campaign. Winnable race. |
(1)  Suzuka South Song | | | | | 5 | Kanta Taguchi | Keizo Ito | Jumped at $21 and average performance when 8th last time at Nakayama but can save some energy from the draw. Suggest watching. |
(3)  Miracle | | | | | 4 | Ryuji Wada | Tadashi Kayou | Was $23 and unimpressive effort when 11th last time at this venue and back from a break. Does take a while to get into stride. Can't entertain. |
(4)  Gempachi Leonidas | | | | | 3 | Katsuma Sameshima | Mitsunori Makiura | Started at $46 and not up to scratch when 7th last start at Fukushima. Second run this preparation. Take on trust. |
(6)  Misuzu Major | | | | | 4 | Yoshihiro Furukawa | Hiroyuki Uemura | Started at $74 and lost ground in the run home when 9th last start at Kyoto on a good rated track but races well second up. Expected to settle towards the tail. Hard to take. |
(8)  Hiya | | | | | 4 | Kota Fujioka | Ippo Sameshima | At $396 sub-standard effort when 9th last run at Tokyo but third up today. Likely to get back in the field. Difficult to warm to at present. |
(9)  Merci | | | | | 3 | Yutaka Take | Teiichi Konno | Ran on when 3rd last time at Kyoto. Second run this campaign. Slight chance. |
(10)  Sayell Faith | | | | | 3 | Fuma Izumiya | Mamoru Ishibashi | Started $42 and couldn't stay in touch when 15th last run at Kyoto on a good track. Second up from a break. Seems very unlikely. |
(11)  Rock Your Heart | | | | | 3 | Koji Nishizuka | Yoshito Yahagi | Odds of $7.5 and finished 6th last time at Niigata. Third run back from a break. Watching with interest. |
(12)  Lindo Lago | | | | | 3 | Yuichi Kitamura | Tomokazu Takano | Started $31 and didn't attack the line when 9th last time at Kyoto on a good rated track. Value at a big price. |
(13)  Quattro Fonte | | | | | 3 | Toshiki Akiyama | Yoshitada Takahashi | Bold effort to win last start at Urawa. Rough hope. |
(14)  Phrasemaker | | | | | 4 | Hideaki Miyuki | Toru Kurita | Started at $15 and weakened to finish 7th last time at Nakayama on a good surface but proven runner at this distance. Having second run back from a break. Prefer in something weaker. |
(15)  Pocket Rocket | | | | | 4 | Hayato Yoshida | Hidemasa Nakao | Started at $25 and folded up in the straight when 16th last time at this venue and resumes from a spell. Might have to make up considerable ground. Entitled to be a big price. |
Race 40: 08:30 Tokyo Allowance Race JPN 6f 211y - All Tokyo Races
2nd (16)  Platinum Jubilee | | | | | 2 | Yusuke Hara | Yasuhito Tamura | Zipped home into 2nd last time at Chukyo and first up today. Should get a lovely cart into it from just behind the leaders. Worthy of strong consideration. |
3rd (7)  Relax | | | | | 2 | Hironobu Tanabe | Takashi Kubota | Looked good when 3rd two runs back at Chukyo but third up. Displays good tactical speed. Potential to run into a place. |
1st (5)  Maiden Tower | | | | | 2 | Takeshi Yokoyama | Yukio Inagaki | Couldn't keep the pace going when 2nd last time at the track on a good track. Knockout chance. |
(1)  Rinen Fight | | | | | 3 | Hiroyuki Uchida | Masashi Fukayama | Was $13 and weakened under pressure when 10th last run around here on a good track but second run this preparation. Does take a while to get into stride. Gets a favourable draw. Leaving right out. |
(2)  In The Stone | | | | | 2 | Keita Tosaki | Ogasa Michihiro | At $4.8 average performance when 5th last run at this venue but can find a nice position from the draw. Fresh today after a break. Needs to find a lot more. |
(3)  Sanono Espo | | | | | 2 | Shota Kobayashi | Eiji Nakano | Jumped at $28 and bold effort when 5th last start at this track. Watch betting. |
(4)  Tosen Saudade | | | | | 2 | Takuya Ono | Hiroaki Sugiura | Game effort to win last time at the track. Prefers to settle towards the rear. Rough hope. |
(6)  Kenkyo | | | | | 2 | Kyosuke Maruta | Fumimasa Takahashi | Ran on when 2nd last time here on a good rated track but second up. Finishes off strongly. Place bet. |
(8)  Aurora Ark | | | | | 3 | Tomoharu Bushizawa | Tatsuhiko Ishikuri | Odds of $18 and didn't find the line when 14th last run at Nakayama on a good track and back after a break. Likely to get back. Returns to a shorter trip. Looks to be in trouble. |
(9)  Ray Cut Through | | | | | 2 | Kazuo Yokoyama | Shizuya Kato | At $6.5 finished 8th last start at Nakayama and resumes from a spell. Might have to make up considerable ground. Cannot have under these circumstances. |
(10)  Kurino Samba | | | | | 3 | Junji Shimada | Yoshihiko Ishige | Made no mistakes when winning last time at Kasamatsu. Resuming after a break. Prefer in something weaker. |
(11)  Never Let You Go | | | | | 2 | Masami Matsuoka | Yuichiro Nishida | Finished strongly when 2nd last time at Nakayama on a good surface. Has been a model of consistency since returning from a spell. Possesses very good finishing speed. Will run close. |
(12)  Grace Broad | | | | | 3 | Shu Ishibashi | Koji Maki | Started $86 and didn't find the line when 13th last time at Fukushima and coming back in distance. Struggling this campaign with no placings from 6 attempts. Hard to see it being competitive today. |
(13)  Yuino Machibuse | | | | | 2 | Hatsuya Kowata | Masahiro Takeuchi | Solid effort to run into 3rd last start at the track. Gets back and needs luck. Follow any positive market leads. |
(14)  Daydream Beach | | | | | 2 | Makoto Sugihara | Yoshihiko Ishige | Was $597 and underperformed when 16th last start at this track. Having second run back from a spell. Will be giving the leaders a big start. Not threatening these. |
(15)  Hayabusa Jet | | | | | 2 | Yukito Ishikawa | Takafumi Aoki | Second up from a spell. Won with a leg in the air last start at the track. Place hope. |
Race 41: 08:35 Saga Race 3 - 1400 JPN 6f 211y - All Saga Races
3rd (8)  June Kirara | | | | | 3 | Jouji Komatsu | Toshiaki Mutou | Started $29 and performed below standard when 7th last time at this venue. Place best. |
2nd (6)  Rouge Parfum | | | | | 4 | Manato Hida | Yukito Sankoda | Was competitive when 3rd last start here. Will be looking to sit just behind the pace. One of the value chances in this race. |
1st (2)  Deep Primo | | | | | 6 | Tsubasa Kamo | Shizuo Ooshima | Just average when 11th last start at Kochi. Giving another go today and has a positive gate. Likely to get a nice run behind the speed. Chance in this. |
(1)  Survival Dance | | | | | 12 | Reo Nakayama | Hirofumi Ishikawa | Average at best when 6th last run at this venue. Giving another chance here and can save some energy from the alley. Watch betting. |
(3)  Ataru | | | | | 3 | Taku Kawashima | Michitaka Doi | Jumped at $126 and moderate showing when 9th last time at this track. Looking elsewhere today. |
(4)  Primus Filia | | | | | 3 | Daiki Oomi | Katsutoshi Teshima | Odds of $6.5 and average performance when 9th last start at the track. Happy to overlook that run but resumes from a spell. Expecting to settle just off the pace. Not without claims. |
(5)  Daimei Kurumi | | | | | 3 | Hiroki Yamashita | Toshio Oogaki | Subpar when 12th last time at the track. Expecting improvement today. Watch for a sign in the market. |
(7)  Belle Toujours | | | | | 3 | Takuto Demizu | Hisashi Matsushima | At $7 only fair when 5th last start at this venue. Should improve today. Drawn to sit just in behind the speed. Respect the betting. |
(9)  Gagaku | | | | | 4 | Shouma Kanayama | Miyoshi Higashi | Not up to scratch when 4th last time here. Happy to forgive that run. Should get a lovely cart into it from just behind the leaders. In the mix. |
Race 42: 09:00 Bangalore Prince Khartoum Plate (Div 2) (Handicap) (4yo+) (Turf) 4yo+ - All Bangalore Races
2nd (3)  Klimt | | | | | 4 | Vinod Shinde | Imtiaz Khan | Placed once in seven starts. Finished 1 3/4l behind Chinky Pinky when sixth of 14 at 13-2 on her latest outing here over 6f (good) in March. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with S Padmanabhan in India. |
4th (6)  Aferpi | | | | | 7 | M Rajesh Kumar | V Narayana Gowda | Successful twice at 1m on good ground. Finished 20l behind Pavarotti when sixth of 9 at 10-1 on his latest outing here over 6f (soft) last month. |
1st (5)  The Perfect Choice | | | | | 4 | K Sai Kiran | Sharat Kumar | Unplaced in all four starts. Well beaten at 9-1 behind Pavarotti when last of 9 on his latest outing here over 6f (soft) last month. |
3rd (1)  Peridot | | | | | 4 | K G Likith Appu | Irfan Ghatala | A winner at 6-1 over this course and distance (good) on her latest outing in March, beating Arrowette by 1 1/2l. |
(2)  Ice Storm | | | | | 4 | Tousif Khan | V Narayana Gowda | Yet to place in seven starts. Finished 7l behind Southern Force when sixth of 9 at 25-1 on his latest outing here over 6f (soft) in March. |
(4)  Quick Witted | | | | | 4 | Bhawani Singh | S Ganapathy | Unplaced in all three starts. Beaten 14l behind Impiana at 40-1 when 9th of 11 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) in February. |
(7)  The Pirate | | | | | 4 | A R Pradeep | Darius Byramji | Yet to place in five starts. Finished 9l behind Peridot when sixth of 9 at 28-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) in March. |
(8)  Southernaristocrat | | | | | 6 | V R Jagadeesh | Azhar Ali | A winner at 1m on good ground. Finished 8l behind Bruce Almighty when fourth of 5 at 10-3 on his latest outing here over 1m 1f (good) in March. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with M Rajendra Singh. |
Last-start winner, PERIDOT (1) looks good in the opener of the day. Hailing from a gambling yard, THE PERFECT CHOICE (5) will be right there at the finish if he comes into the betting. AFERPI (6) is the joker in this pack.
Race 43: 09:05 Saga Race 4 - 1750 JPN 1m 154y - All Saga Races
3rd (5)  Sailing | | | | | 5 | Shouma Kanayama | Hirohide Hirayama | Looked good when 2nd last run at this venue. Could earn a cheque. |
2nd (8)  Raffaele | | | | | 3 | Isao Yamaguchi | Katsutoshi Teshima | Got the cash when winning two runs back at this track. Very competitive this preparation. Best to watch only. |
1st (9)  Special Talk | | | | | 4 | Jun Tanaka | Toshimitsu Kunichi | Spaced the field to win last time at the track. Strong form this campaign winning 2 from 4 starts. Competitive. |
(1)  A Shin Pinnacle | | | | | 4 | Yukihito Nagata | Hiroshi Nakano | Jumped at $16 and only fair when 5th last start here. Giving another go here and will appreciate a good draw. Not without claims. |
(2)  Ara Bad | | | | | 3 | Tooru Takeyoshi | Yoshito Yamada | Started at $20 and below standard effort when 7th last time at the track but can find a nice position from the draw. Possible place chance. |
(3)  Glanz Eclat | | | | | 4 | Shinsuke Ishikawa | Katsutoshi Teshima | Below par performance when 4th last run around here. Giving another chance here. In the mix. |
(4)  Peach Liqueur | | | | | 4 | Yoshiki Yamada | Tooru Yamada | Did well when 3rd last run around here. Place chance only. |
(6)  Subzero | | | | | 6 | Ryuuichirou Kuratomi | Takayoshi Kawada | At $42 disappointing run when 9th last start around here. Prefer in something easier. |
(7)  Rising Seira | | | | | 3 | Takuto Demizu | Kinya Kitamura | Was $22 and ordinary when 8th last start around here. Watching with interest. |
(10)  Adeus | | | | | 4 | Manato Hida | Yukito Sankoda | Odds of $20 and just average when 4th last run at the track. Place best. |
(11)  Meiner Tenacious | | | | | 5 | Jouji Komatsu | Sadafumi Yamashita | In the money when 2nd last run at the track. Hard to take. |
Race 44: 09:30 Bangalore Glorious Colours Plate (Div 2) (Maiden) (3yo) (Turf) 3yo - All Bangalore Races
3rd (1)  Commanding Knight | | | | | 3 | A A Vikrant | K S V Prasad Raju | Unplaced in both starts. Unseated rider when 17-2 at Hyderabad over 5f (good) won by Fara in January on his latest outing. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with N Rawal. |
1st (8)  Spirit Of The Rose | | | | | 3 | Akshay Kumar | Parvati Byramji | Unplaced in both starts. Finished 6l behind Synthesis when fifth of 13 at 18-1 on her latest outing here over 6f (good) in March. |
4th (6)  Ruby Red | | | | | 3 | P S Chouhan | Laxman Singh | Full relation to Loch Lomond, won twice at 6f and 1m. |
2nd (4)  Immortal Beauty | | | | | 3 | Yash Narredu | S Narredu | Full relation to Salisbury, won twice at 7f. |
(2)  Nevada Gold | | | | | 3 | P Tejeshwar | Prasanna Kumar | Dam unraced. Beaten 15l behind Synthesis at 28-1 when 10th of 13 on his racecourse debut here over 6f (good) in March. |
(3)  Desertdragon | | | | | 3 | Hindu Singh | M Rajendra Singh | Half-sister to Naazaan, won five times at 1m and 1m 1f. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Divo when last of 7 on her racecourse debut over this course and distance (soft) in March. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Mahmood Khan. |
(5)  Isabelle | | | | | 3 | S Saqlain | Irfan Ghatala | Dam won five times at 6f and 7f including a Group 3 race. |
(7)  Smile Of Beauty | | | | | 3 | T S Jodha | S Dominic | Dam a lightly raced maiden. |
(9)  Subha | | | | | 3 | Abhay Singh | L D Silva | Full sister to Ayr, won four times between 5f and 7f. |
ISABELLE (5), out of a well-performed dam, can strike it rich on her debut. The scent of success emanates from SPIRIT OF THE ROSE (8). The chances of the well-bred SUBHA (9) ought not to be overlooked.
Race 45: 09:35 Saga Race 5 - 1300 JPN 6f 102y - All Saga Races
(1)  Good Old | | | | | 3 | Reo Nakayama | Katsutoshi Teshima | Started at $7 and sub-standard effort when 5th last start here. Giving another go today and has the ideal alley. Winnable race. |
(2)  Kashino Lucida | | | | | 4 | Manato Hida | Mitsunori Koga | At $171 well beaten when 8th last start at this venue but gets a favourable alley. Leaving right out. |
(3)  Primordial | | | | | 5 | Isao Yamaguchi | Tadayoshi Ikeda | Dominant winner last start here. Very competitive this campaign. Follow the money. |
(4)  Meisho Dodan | | | | | 6 | Taku Kawashima | Sadafumi Yamashita | Started at $117 and performed below standard when 7th last start at the track. Very difficult to back. |
(5)  Hanahana Gusto | | | | | 3 | Naohito Tanaka | Katsutoshi Teshima | Jumped at $222 and sub-standard effort when 11th last run here. Can figure in the placings. |
(6)  Phlox | | | | | 3 | Yoshiki Yamada | Tooru Yamada | Ran 2nd last time here. One for the value hunters. |
(7)  Moon Pass Gold | | | | | 3 | Kaito Goubayashi | Michitaka Doi | Was $112 and not up to scratch when 9th last start at this track. Second run back from a break. Too much luck needed to come into contention. |
(8)  Undeniable | | | | | 3 | Shinsuke Ishikawa | Hirohide Hirayama | Started $4.6 and sub-standard effort when 4th last start here. Expecting improvement here. Respect the betting. |
(9)  Ho O Belta | | | | | 5 | Jouji Komatsu | Shinichi Higashi | Odds of $7.5 and average at best when 6th last start at this track. Has a slight chance. |
Race 46: 10:00 Bangalore Gadag Plate (Handicap) (3yo+) (Turf) 3yo+ - All Bangalore Races
8th (8)  Air Blast | | | | | 6 | N Arvind Kumar | K Pradeep Annaiah | A winner at 6f on good ground, but that win was over three years ago. Finished 16l behind Thunderstruck when sixth of 8 at 18-1 on his latest outing here over 7f (good) in March. |
| 6th (9) Rule Of Law | | | | | 5 | Vishal N Bunde | S Ganapathy | Unplaced in all 12 starts. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Thunderstruck when last of 12 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) in March. |
2nd (2)  Turkoman | | | | | 5 | Salman Khan | Imtiaz Khan | A winner at 1m 1f on good ground. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Stellar Gold when 13th of 15 on his latest outing here over 1m 1f (good) in March. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with S Padmanabhan in India. |
4th (5)  Crown Witness | | | | | 3 | Vinod Shinde | S Narredu | Unplaced in all three starts. Finished 12l behind Neziah when sixth of 7 at 18-1 on his latest outing here over 7f (good) last month. |
7th (1)  Sociable | | | | | 4 | B L Paswan | Azhar Ali | A winner at 6f on good ground. Finished 3 1/2l behind Southern Force when fourth of 9 at 2-1fav on her latest outing here over 6f (soft) in March. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Irfan Ghatala. |
9th (6)  King Pompous | | | | | 4 | S Saqlain | S Dominic | Unplaced in all four starts. Finished 4 1/2l behind My Vision when fourth of 8 at 25-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) in March. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Rajesh Narredu. |
| 5th (4) Cat Whiskers | | | | | 3 | Akshay Kumar | Aravind Ganapathy | A winner at 6f on soft ground. Finished 8l behind True Faith when fourth of 10 at 5-2 on his latest outing here over 7f (good) last month. |
3rd (7)  Solid Power | | | | | 4 | P Trevor | K Pradeep Annaiah | Placed in three of eight starts. Third of 9 behind Defining Power beaten 2 3/4l at 11-8fav on her latest outing here over 7f (good) last month. |
1st (3)  Champions Way | | | | | 3 | Yash Narredu | S Narredu | Half-brother to Castlebridge, won 11 times between 6f and 1m 2f including three Group 1 races. Won on his latest outing when 8-11fav here over 6f (good) in March, beating Prophecy by 2 3/4l. |
CHAMPIONS WAY (3) has nothing much to fear from this competition. With a positive switch on the saddle, SOLID POWER (7) is the one most likely to follow him home. Speedy TURKOMAN (2) is the best of the rest.
Race 47: 10:10 Saga Race 6 - 1300 JPN 6f 102y - All Saga Races
2nd (10)  Royal Hope | | | | | 2 | Reo Nakayama | Hirohide Hirayama | Looked good when 2nd last time around here. Best to watch and see. |
1st (4)  Caduceus | | | | | 2 | Yoshiki Yamada | Tooru Yamada | Ran 2nd last time at this venue. Place looks more likely. |
3rd (1)  Beckenbauer | | | | | 2 | Takuto Demizu | Hisashi Matsushima | Nice run when 2nd last time at this track but drawn beautifully. Will be fighting out the finish. |
(2)  G German | | | | | 2 | Tsubasa Kamo | Shizuo Ooshima | Average at best when 5th last time around here. Happy to forgive that run and will try to take advantage of the gate. Yet to fire this campaign. Follow the money. |
(3)  Sunrise Creed | | | | | 2 | Ryuuichirou Kuratomi | Takayoshi Kawada | At $9.5 disappointing effort when 4th last time at this venue. Giving another go today. In the mix. |
(5)  Yukusa Kita | | | | | 2 | Hiroki Yamashita | Toshimitsu Kunichi | Was $24 and underperformed when 6th last time at this venue. Has not placed in 9 attempts this preparation. Betting is the best guide. |
(6)  Marino Beauty | | | | | 2 | Shinsuke Ishikawa | Shinichi Higashi | Was $44 and below par performance when 7th last run at this venue. Has to have a lot go its way. |
(7)  Oyoyo Man | | | | | 2 | Daiki Oomi | Hirofumi Watanabe | Odds of $96 and mediocre display when 9th last start at this venue. Struggling this campaign with no placings from 6 attempts. This one has a big task. Rough hope. |
(8)  B B Danbam | | | | | 2 | Taku Kawashima | Ryuuma Nakagawa | Jumped at $15 and only fair when 6th last time at this venue. Watch for a sign in the market. |
(9)  Crown Jin | | | | | 2 | Tooru Takeyoshi | Katsuya Sameshima | Honest race when 3rd last time at this venue. Watch betting. |
(11)  Heath Tesoro | | | | | 2 | Jouji Komatsu | Shinichi Higashi | Started $68 and average at best when 7th last run here. Respect the betting. |
Race 48: 10:30 Pontchateau Prix Roger Couraud - Attele - All Pontchateau Races
4th (6)  Grain De Folie | | | | | 7 | G Beaudouin | G Beaudouin | Useful on a good day but not the most dependable. Just one race in him since the break and poses no threat |
3rd (2)  Gekko Telbe | | | | | 7 | J F Hugues | J F Hugues | One of the most consistent horses in the field. Untried at the venue but is on the first line and current form is hard to ignore |
2nd (7)  Golf Du Buisson | | | | | 7 | C Baty | J Menand | Has been on a fine run of form lately. Left a good impression here last month and should not be far off the mark |
1st (15)  Equality | | | | | 9 | F Chapdelaine | C H Nivard | Boasts a superb record in this division. Difficult to fault with shoes off and will take all the beating |
(1)  Gold Gede | | | | | 7 | H Jouault | M Helbert | Delicate but has ample ability. Requalified recently after long absence and from the front line is not incapable of getting straight down to business |
(3)  Graxo | | | | | 7 | J Roux | J Roux | Pleased in two of last three at this level but below-par at Le Touquet and the extra 25m does him no favours |
(4)  Funky Du Noyer | | | | | 8 | S Besnard | J L Caradeuc | Modest type that has not been seen out since November and can be ruled out |
(5)  Girl Des Rioults | | | | | 7 | J P Gueranger | J Girouard | Complicated mare with better prospects in the other code and will generate little to no interest |
(8)  Francesco | | | | | 8 | F Touchard | P Monthule | Acquits himself decently for the most part at this level and while unlikely to impose can still pick up a cheque |
(9)  First Black | | | | | 8 | Mlle Cl Louiche | G M Bernier | Consistently gives everything he has but has not got his nose in front for over a year and is not about to break the mould |
(10)  Gaucho De La Noue | | | | | 7 | F F Mary | C Petitdidier | Capable when applied but shoes on for second conditioner and best to hold off |
(11)  Emeraude Du Vif | | | | | 9 | I Jublot | J Audran | Yet to recapture last autumn's form but has ability. Pleased here last month and will have her supporters |
(12)  Equido | | | | | 9 | J Ph Derrian | E Lamy | Currently at the top of his game. Won on lone appearance at the venue and a big run expected |
(13)  Fusee De Baune | | | | | 8 | D Dupre | D Dupre | Showed marked improvement in a minor claimer last Monday but unlikely to repeat |
(14)  Gavotte Du Pratel | | | | | 7 | S Rocher | S Michel | Has done nothing but improve over recent weeks and takes a dip in class with every chance of challenging EQUALITY (15) for victory |
A fine campaigner in the amateur category, EQUALITY (15) has won four of these events already this year and going barefoot this time can win another, even though she will encounter considerable opposition from the improving GAVOTTE DU PRATEL (14) who drops down the class ladder, and EQUIDO (12) who seldom disappoints at this level. Solid here a month back, GOLF DU BUISSON (7) is expected to figure prominently once again.
Race 49: 10:30 Bangalore Glorious Colours Plate (Div 1) (Maiden) (3yo) (Turf) 3yo - All Bangalore Races
| 3rd (3) Brave Majesty | | | | | 3 | Bhawani Singh | S Ganapathy | Half-relation to Star Comet, won at 1m. |
4th (2)  Bleue Dali | | | | | 3 | A A Vikrant | S Sreekant | Placed once in two starts. Finished 4 1/2l behind Siddharth when fifth of 9 at 10-3 on his latest outing at Hyderabad over 6f (good) in December last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with R H Sequeira. |
2nd (9)  Seeking The Stars | | | | | 3 | P Trevor | S Dominic | Placed twice in three starts. Beaten 4 1/2l by Divo when second of 7 at 8-13fav on her latest outing over this course and distance (soft) in March. |
1st (8)  Miss Maya | | | | | 3 | Abhay Singh | R H Sequeira | Placed in all three of her starts. Third of 8 behind Detective beaten 5l at 10-11fav on her latest outing at Hyderabad over 7f (good) in February. |
(1)  Asagiri | | | | | 3 | R Rayan Ahmed | Rajesh Narredu | Dam unraced. |
(4)  King's Shield | | | | | 3 | T S Jodha | Laxman Singh | Dam won twice at 6f and 7f. |
(5)  Only The Brave | | | | | 3 | Santosh Raj N R | K S V Prasad Raju | Placed once in three starts. Beaten 3 1/2l by Original Sin when second of 8 at 16-1 on his latest outing at Hyderabad over 7f (good) in January. |
(6)  Super Sapphire | | | | | 3 | M Prabhakaran | S Narredu | Placed once in two starts. Beaten 2l by Galaticus when second of 6 at 16-1 on his latest outing here over 6f (good) in March. |
(7)  Crimson Star | | | | | 3 | G Vivek | S Inayathulla | Dam unraced. |
The three challengers from Hyderabad, BLEUE DALI (2), KING'S SHIELD (4) and MISS MAYA (8), may dominate the finish in this maiden race.
Race 50: 10:40 Saga Race 7 - 1300 JPN 6f 102y - All Saga Races
3rd (4)  Vip Rex | | | | | 4 | Ryuuichirou Kuratomi | Ryuuma Nakagawa | Jumped at $26 and below expectations when 5th last run here. Place at best. |
2nd (1)  Survival Art | | | | | 3 | Shinsuke Ishikawa | Motonori Mashima | Left nothing to chance when winning last run around here but will appreciate a good draw. One of the main chances. |
1st (5)  Satono Takeru | | | | | 3 | Naohito Tanaka | Masanori Mashima | Was $1.2 and disappointing effort when 4th last time at the track. Happy to forgive that run. Don't dismiss. |
(2)  Big Gossip | | | | | 5 | Yukihito Nagata | Hiroshi Nakano | Was nothing special when 10th last run around here. Happy to overlook that run and has a positive draw. Not without claims. |
(3)  Grand Croix | | | | | 5 | Taku Kawashima | Hirofumi Ishikawa | Did well when 3rd last time at this venue. Won't find this easy. |
(6)  Crown Humor | | | | | 4 | Takuto Demizu | Shinichi Higashi | Placed 2nd last run around here. Betting is the best guide. |
(7)  American Moon | | | | | 3 | Yoshiki Yamada | Hirofumi Watanabe | Started $88 and was ordinary when 6th last run at this track. Better to look elsewhere. |
(8)  Rhein Altair | | | | | 3 | Isao Yamaguchi | Tadayoshi Ikeda | At $18 moderate showing when 7th last time at this track. Should bounce back today. Not out of this. |
(9)  Vuela Alto | | | | | 3 | Hiroki Yamashita | Moriyuki Yorimoto | Odds of $8.5 and ordinary performance when 4th last start at this track. Expecting improvement here. In the mix. |
(10)  Davay Malchik | | | | | 5 | Shouma Kanayama | Kinya Kitamura | At $182 average performance when 11th last run around here. Potential to run into a place. |
Race 51: 10:45 Scottsville Chimichuri Run (2019) Maiden Plate (f & M)(For Maiden Fillies and Mares) SAF 7f - All Scottsville Races
4th (3)  Doctor's Orders | | | | | 2 | D Daniels | W/b Badenhorst/kennedy | Could not finish better than last on her debut (25-1) running here over 6f; must make above-average progress |
2nd (10)  Lady Canton | | | | | 2 | K De Melo | P V Lafferty | Beaten 3½l when fifth of 12 but didn't run badly at 13-2 over this trip (fillies race) 19 days ago (Greyville Polytrack); not the biggest surprise to see her go well |
3rd (6)  Sea Of Tears | | | | | 3 | R A Venniker | P M Gadsby | Missed out by a head sent off 5-2 in a fillies maiden plate here (6f) latest, form boosted since by the third; should be involved if reproducing most recent effort |
1st (1)  Foreshore | | | | | 2 | R Fourie | G S Kotzen | Solid effort when 25-1 third (here, this trip, juvenile plate) last week, form which has been nicely boosted; should go close |
(2)  La Cielo | | | | | 2 | R Khathi | G S Kotzen | Finished well behind the eighth, Amber Sky, (this distance Greyville, fillies maiden juvenile plate) four weeks ago finishing 8l behind the winner; hard enough to fancy |
(4)  Tephra | | | | | 3 | A Arries | A Wright | Failed to cash in on good draw (fillies maiden plate) when finishing last of ten latest at Greyville Polytrack; up against it |
(5)  Flying Dragon | | | | | 2 | B Jacobson | Y Govender | Never posed a significant threat on her debut (over 6f here) at 40-1; should improve with a run under her belt although it was only a modest start |
(7)  Amber Sky | | | | | 2 | S Khumalo | N Kotzen | Fair effort (this trip Greyville, fillies maiden juvenile plate) last month, form has received a boost; looks likely to be involved |
(8)  Captain Marvel | | | | | 4 | J Gates | L Crawford | Ran well from an unfavourable draw over this distance at Greyville Polytrack (fillies race) last month when close second at 20-1; yet to get her head in front after ten starts; if stepping up from most recent effort must be considered |
(9)  Levitator | | | | | 3 | S Moodley | P F Matchett | Comfortably beaten finishing sixth two months ago at Turffontein Inside; not a betting proposition |
(11)  Flower Festival | | | | | 2 | M Yeni | N Kotzen | Last of 11 here over 6f in March; others are preferred |
(12)  Aleeyah's Unicorn | | | | | 3 | S Hlengwa | A Wright | Well beaten when eighth in a fillies maiden plate last Wednesday (Greyville Polytrack) on her second outing for this trainer; attempts to score at the tenth time of asking |
SEA OF TEARS is strongly fancied to come out on top. She has seen the form of her latest run franked. Captain Marvel is possibly starting to look exposed while Foreshore is likely to be popular with punters, and Lady Canton is respected.
Race 52: 11:00 Pontchateau Prix E.c.r. - Attele - All Pontchateau Races
4th (1)  Khalife Delalande | | | | | 3 | S Baude | N Langlois | Won at first time of asking and repeated on comeback. Less effective at La Rochelle but still a respectable place chance here |
1st (9)  Kyoto Digeo | | | | | 3 | L M David | L M David | Yet to lose his maiden status but has ample ability. Comes here fresh and with hind pads fitted can pleasantly surprise |
2nd (8)  Kobayashi | | | | | 3 | A Wiels | T Malmqvist | Clearly capable but needs to be used properly and with correct strategy will not be far from the action |
3rd (2)  Kadro D'Ariane | | | | | 3 | E Raffin | D Bethouart | Progressive colt with a decent future. Leading driver in the sulky and looks main threat to KAJOU JOSSELYN (3) |
(3)  Kajou Josselyn | | | | | 3 | H Langlois | S Guarato | Quality element that made a solid return to racing in Paris last month. Pads fitted this time and can open his seasonal account |
(4)  Kash De Tagor | | | | | 3 | N Martineau | N Martineau | Very hard to fault in current condition. Takes on some good horses this time but should still give an honourable account |
(5)  Kim De Beaum | | | | | 3 | P Monthule | P Monthule | Has done nothing but progress since returning from his spell. Finished well at Vichy and in similar form should again figure prominently |
(6)  Kalika Du Citrus | | | | | 3 | D Bonne | D Bonne | Moderate filly that has placed just once in 10 starts. Showed improvement last time out but still has too much to do |
(7)  Kaliska De Forgan | | | | | 3 | F Gence | F Gence | Not without merit but has struggled since being stepped up in class and appears to have her work cut out against the colts |
Very much an open affair this but the nod nevertheless goes to the progressive KAJOU JOSSELYN (3) who left a very good impression at Enghien on his re-entry early last month. He will have come on for the run and with pads fitted this time can score one for the team. KADRO D'ARIANE (2) however is a decent colt in the making and being entrusted to Eric Raffin this time will do his prospects no disservice. KIM DE BEAUM (5) reassured connections at Vichy last time out and in similar form will not be
Race 53: 11:00 Bangalore Marilingaiah Memorial Trophy (Handicap) (5yo+) (Turf) 5yo+ - All Bangalore Races
3rd (6)  Skyfire | | | | | 7 | Surya P | B Prithviraj | He has won three times at 6f on good ground. Beaten 17l behind Siege Courageous at 22-1 when 9th of 11 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with K Pradeep Annaia |
4th (4)  Vijaya Falcon | | | | | 5 | K Sai Kiran | Joseph B Awale | Successful at 5f and 6f on good and soft ground. A winner at 9-4 at Mysore over 6f (good) on his latest outing in December last year, beating Eye The Mind by 7l. |
2nd (2)  Michigan Melody | | | | | 6 | Inayat | Neil B Devaney | Winner of five races at 6f on good and soft ground. Finished 6l behind Siege Courageous when fourth of 11 at 28-1 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. |
1st (3)  Etosha | | | | | 5 | S Zervan | Neil Darashah | Successful at 6f and 1m on good ground. Pulled up when 5-1 here over 1m (good) won by Ashwa Yudhvir in March on his latest outing. |
(1)  Kensington Court | | | | | 5 | P Siddaraju | Irfan Ghatala | She has won four times from 6f to 1m on good and soft ground. Third of 10 behind Siege Courageous beaten 6l at 6-1 on her latest outing here over 5f (good) in March. |
(5)  Mystic Eye | | | | | 6 | N Arvind Kumar | K Thomas | She has won three times at 6f on good ground. Beaten 18l behind Siege Courageous at 15-2 when 10th of 11 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. |
(7)  Own Legacy | | | | | 5 | Bhawani Singh | S Ganapathy | Successful at 7f and 1m on good and soft ground. Beaten 9l behind See My Heels at 12-1 when seventh of 8 on her latest outing here over 1m (good) in March. |
| (8) Super Kind | | | | | 5 | P S Chouhan | K Pradeep Annaiah | He has won three times at 6f on good ground. A winner at 3-1 over this course and distance (good) on his latest outing in March, beating Montelena by a nose. |
(9)  Moonshot | | | | | 5 | Niranjan S Parmar | M K Jadhav | Successful twice at 6f on good ground. Finished 5l behind Snowfall when fifth of 11 at 11-2 on his latest outing at Mumbai over 6f (good) in February. |
(10)  Lauterbrunnen | | | | | 5 | M Rajesh Kumar | V Narayana Gowda | A winner at 6f on good ground. Beaten 4 1/2l behind Scribbling Hopper at 6-1 when 11th of 12 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) in March. |
(11)  Ultimate Striker | | | | | 7 | S Saqlain | V Lokanath | He has won three times at 6f on good and soft ground. Beaten 9l behind Siege Courageous at 18-1 when 9th of 10 on his latest outing here over 5f (good) in March. |
(12)  General Patton | | | | | 6 | V R Jagadeesh | Azhar Ali | Successful twice at 6f on good ground. Finished 3 1/2l behind Super Kind when fifth of 9 at 18-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) in March. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with M Rajendra Singh. |
Consistent in his last few starts, ETOSHA (3) deserves his due. Well-bred MOONSHOT (9) is the next best. Speedy OWN LEGACY (7) would surprise this field if he were allowed to race freely upfront.
Race 54: 11:10 Saga Race 8 - 1400 JPN 6f 211y - All Saga Races
3rd (2)  T M Special | | | | | 2 | Shouma Kanayama | Hirohide Hirayama | Jumped at $2.8 and subpar when 4th last start around here. Expecting improvement today and will try to take advantage of the gate. Don't dismiss. |
1st (11)  Comecome Kirishima | | | | | 2 | Jun Tanaka | Mitsunori Koga | Gave nothing else a chance when winning last time at the track but returns to a rise in trip. Potential to run into a place. |
2nd (3)  Savannah Tesoro | | | | | 2 | Taku Kawashima | Shinichi Higashi | Found another gear when winning last start here. Third run back from a spell. Has a good chance. |
(1)  Leon Bloom | | | | | 2 | Yoshiki Yamada | Hisami Yano | Disappointing display when 10th last run around here. Should improve today and gets a favourable gate. Yet to fire this preparation with no placings from 11 runs. Watch for a sign in the market. |
(4)  Caslavska | | | | | 2 | Naohito Tanaka | Motonori Mashima | Did well when 3rd last start at this venue. Place claims. |
(5)  Kitano Gourriel | | | | | 2 | Hiroki Yamashita | Toshimitsu Kunichi | At $13 disappointing outing when 9th last run here. Second run this prep. Place at best. |
(6)  T M Attack | | | | | 2 | Reo Nakayama | Hirohide Hirayama | Started $26 and below standard effort when 6th last start at this track. Suggest watching. |
(7)  Marino Luluwa | | | | | 2 | Tsubasa Kamo | Shizuo Ooshima | Odds of $4.6 and subpar when 5th last start at this track. Happy to forgive that run. Not without claims. |
(8)  Navratilova | | | | | 2 | Tooru Takeyoshi | Hisami Yano | Fairly underwhelming when 8th last run at this track. Giving another chance today. Watch betting. |
(9)  Moon Best Horse | | | | | 2 | Kaito Goubayashi | Michitaka Doi | Looked good when 2nd last start at this venue. Betting is the best guide. |
(10)  Aura Quartz | | | | | 2 | Takanori Yoshimoto | Akimasa Ibi | Performed below standard when 10th last time around here. Giving another go today. Not out of this. |
Race 55: 11:15 Scottsville Warrior'S Rest (2020) Maiden Plate(For all Maidens) SAF 1m 1f 165y - All Scottsville Races
3rd (6)  Triton | | | | | 4 | S Moodley | C Hewitson | Finished fourth latest albeit only beaten just under 3l in a maiden plate here (1m); the second won since; competitive shout on the pick of his form |
4th (12)  Red Piano | | | | | 3 | R Fourie | P V Lafferty | Solid third in a maiden plate (over 1m½f here) two months ago; needs to be respected |
2nd (2)  Duke Of Africa | | | | | 3 | M Yeni | F Robinson | Good effort when just under 2l second in a maiden plate at Greyville Polytrack last week (had two of these rivals behind); if stepping up from most recent effort should be on the premises |
1st (4)  Kashkaval | | | | | 3 | R Khathi | Y Govender | Produced a good effort to finish third in a maiden plate latest here (1m), behind subsequent winner; if stepping up from most recent effort cannot be ignored |
(1)  Pixie In Love | | | | | 3 | R A Venniker | P M Gadsby | Not beaten too far when second (this trip Greyville, fillies maiden plate) last month; has to be respected |
(3)  Puerto Plata | | | | | 3 | K De Melo | J J Van Vuuren | Out of the frame beaten 3½l (went off 15-2) in a maiden plate (Vaal Classic) 39 days ago; big run looks on the cards |
(5)  Book Of Dreams | | | | | 3 | S Khumalo | Y Govender | Not disgraced when fourth in a maiden plate in March here |
(7)  Pilgrim's Magic | | | | | 2 | C F Dicken | N Kotzen | Finished last of ten two months ago (over 6f here); in receipt of an age allowance; very difficult to fancy |
(8)  Tommy The Kidd | | | | | 5 | S Hlengwa | M J Odendaal | Behind two of these rivals last month when last at Greyville Polytrack (maiden plate); showed up well at this track when third 682 days ago but winless after 23 races; others appeal more |
| (9) Manz Knight | | | | | 4 | L Mxothwa | P F Matchett | Defeats piling up (0-9); could not manage better than sixth (maiden plate) last month (Vaal Classic); third at Vaal Classic, albeit some way off the winner, two starts back and no surprise to see him go well |
(10)  The Green Gallant | | | | | 4 | C Habib | F Robinson | No impression when fourth in a maiden plate (Greyville Polytrack) when dropped down to this trip last Friday; gone 17 races without a win |
(11)  La Dreamer | | | | | 4 | J Gates | T Pretorius | Well held when fourth (over this distance, Greyville) 21 days ago; opposable |
PUERTO PLATA is strongly fancied to prevail. This distance may be a bit longer than Kashkaval wants, and Red Piano is respected.
Race 56: 11:30 Pontchateau Prix Sofate - Pontchateau - Attele - All Pontchateau Races
4th (2)  Isidoro Didan | | | | | 5 | G Donio | M Donio | Has placed just once in 7 starts this year. Encouraged at Graignes but still has more to find |
3rd (5)  Ixtrem D'Ourville | | | | | 5 | K Leblanc | F Leblanc | Has ample ability and is proven at this level but unseen since December and will require a run |
2nd (4)  If De La Coudre | | | | | 5 | F Gence | J L Forget | Took little time getting back to his best this year. Just front pads fitted on this occasion and looks set to bring the fight to IMPERIAL BEJI (8) |
1st (8)  Imperial Beji | | | | | 5 | E Raffin | S G Dupont | A veritable steamroller when at the top of his game. Made a fine re-entry and, shod for competition this time, will have his chances |
(1)  Iff Louzeen | | | | | 5 | O Potier | O Potier | Honest trotter that always gives his best but to compete in this company will need to improve on latest Laval effort |
(3)  Illico De Bomo | | | | | 5 | B Marie | B Marie | Made excellent progress in both starts last month. Yet to produce the goods here but in present condition is hard to ignore |
(6)  Ipanema De Lou | | | | | 5 | D Delaroche | D Delaroche | Has done nothing noteworthy since winning a Vincennes claimer last October |
(7)  Invite D'Obret | | | | | 5 | P H E Trible | Ph E Trible | Regularly in the thick of things and in decent shape but shoes back on and best to hold off |
(9)  Indie Haufor | | | | | 5 | D Bonne | C H Bigeon | Tricky character but benefits from an excellent entry and if applied should be able to pick up a cheque |
(10)  Ialko Jenilat | | | | | 5 | Aurelien Desmarres | Aurelien Desmarres | Briefly lost his way earlier in the year but clearly back in form and if his Maure run is anything to go by, he could pleasantly surprise |
A winner at Saint-Brieuc before being sent for a spell, IMPERIAL BEJI (8) gave a good account on comeback recently and racing with hind shoes off this time looks to be in with another realistic shout. That said, Raffin will be vigilant of the reinvigorated IF DE LA COUDRE (4), and ILLICO DE BOMO (3) who went close on turf a fortnight ago. IALKO JENILAT (10) caught the eye at Maure-de-Bretagne last month and after taking a decent breather returns to competition with a good hand to play.
Race 57: 11:30 Bangalore Sir M Visvesvaraya Memorial Trophy (Handicap) (3yo+) (Turf) 3yo+ - All Bangalore Races
3rd (11)  Fortunate Son | | | | | 4 | Niranjan S Parmar | M K Jadhav | He has won three times from 7f to 1m 2f on good ground. Finished 6l behind Charlie when sixth of 11 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Mumbai over 1m (good) in April. |
1st (3)  Rasputin | | | | | 5 | S Saqlain | Imtiaz A Sait | He has won four times from 1m to 1m 2f on good ground. Finished 7l behind Northern Lights when sixth of 10 at 16-1 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Maharaja Sir Harisinghji Trophy at Mumbai over 1m (good to firm) in April. |
4th (10)  Victoria Punch | | | | | 4 | Salman Khan | Irfan Ghatala | Successful twice at 1m on good and soft ground. Beaten 8l behind Northern Lights at 12-1 when seventh of 8 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good) in March. |
2nd (6)  Trevalius | | | | | 4 | P Trevor | J E McKeown | A winner at 1m on good ground. Beaten 19l behind Juliette at 20-1 when eighth of 11 on his latest outing here over 1m 4f (good) in March. |
(1)  Kancha | | | | | 4 | A Imran Khan | R H Sequeira | Successful twice at 6f on good ground. Third of 10 behind Salento beaten 2 3/4l at 7-1 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Wolf777 Golconda Derby Stakes at Hyderabad over 1m 4f (good) in January. |
(2)  Moon's Blessing | | | | | 5 | Tadhg O'Shea | S S Attaollahi | She has won three times at 7f on good and soft ground. Third of 8 behind Fast Rain beaten 3 1/2l at 11-8fav on her latest outing here over 6f (good) last month. |
(4)  Shubankar | | | | | 5 | Akshay Kumar | Warren Singh | He has won four times from 7f to 1m 1f on good and soft ground. Beaten 8l behind De Villiers at 7-1 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing here over 7f (good) in March. |
(5)  Ashwa Magadheera | | | | | 4 | Yash Narredu | S Narredu | He has won three times at 7f on soft ground. Well beaten at 28-1 behind Mirra when 12th of 18 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Indian Derby at Mumbai over 1m 4f (good) in February. |
(7)  Royal Grace | | | | | 6 | Afroz Khan | L D Silva | She has won three times from 5f to 7f on good ground. Beaten 9l behind Pride's Angel at 25-1 when last of 11 on her latest outing at Mumbai over 7f (good) in April. |
(8)  Douglas | | | | | 5 | P S Kaviraj | Neil B Devaney | He has won three times from 7f to 1m on good ground. Finished 8l behind Shamrock when fourth of 8 at 13-2 on his latest outing here over 7f (good) in March. |
(9)  High Command | | | | | 3 | P S Chouhan | L V R Deshmukh | He has won three times from 6f to 7f on good ground. Won on his latest outing when 2-7fav in the Group 3 Deccan Bookmakers Association Alcock Arabian Million at Hyderabad over 7f (good) in February, beating Verrocchio by 4l. |
Classic-placed contestants, ASHWA MAGADHEERA (5) and KANCHA (1), and speedy FORTUNATE SON (11) should dominate the proceedings.
Race 58: 11:45 Saga Race 9 - 1400 JPN 6f 211y - All Saga Races
2nd (8)  Too Young | | | | | 5 | Reo Nakayama | Hisashi Matsushima | Was $29 and disappointing run when 12th last start here. This one has a big task. Rough hope. |
3rd (9)  Dream Arrow | | | | | 8 | Naohito Tanaka | Katsutoshi Teshima | Jumped at $26 and average at best when 9th last start here and coming back in distance. Prefer others. |
1st (4)  Unsimilar | | | | | 5 | Isao Yamaguchi | Kinya Kitamura | Mediocre display when 6th last start at this venue. Looking for an improved run but returning to a shorter trip. Don't dismiss. |
(5)  Pocket Kara Kyun | | | | | 3 | Tooru Takeyoshi | Hiroyuki Yanai | Finished 2nd last start at this venue. Been in the money 16 from 19 attempts this preparation. Each way chance. |
(6)  Abenin Rose | | | | | 6 | Yoshiki Yamada | Tooru Yamada | Started at $168 and was nothing special when 7th last time here. Others much better. |
(7)  B B Regalo | | | | | 5 | Ryuuichirou Kuratomi | Ryuuma Nakagawa | Odds of $3.1 and sub-standard effort when 5th last run here. Giving another chance today. Should not be left out of your thoughts. |
(10)  Peach King | | | | | 7 | Takuto Demizu | Ryuuma Nakagawa | Below par when 8th last start at the track. Should bounce back. Respect the betting. |
(11)  Fair Bianca | | | | | 4 | Shouma Kanayama | Tadayoshi Ikeda | Jumped at $134 and below expectations when 12th last run here. First up. Would be more keen on the chance of others. |
(1)  Light Of World | | | | | 4 | Shinsuke Ishikawa | Yoshito Yamada | Jumped at $7 and fairly underwhelming when 7th last start here. Expecting improvement here and can save some energy from the draw. Will be dropping in distance. Market guide. |
(2)  Maquereau | | | | | 4 | Manato Hida | Hirofumi Watanabe | At $9.5 disappointing display when 6th last start at this venue. Giving another chance here and gets a favourable alley. Has definite claims. |
(3)  Metamorphosis | | | | | 4 | Takanori Yoshimoto | Akimasa Ibi | Had a comfortable win last run here. No surprise to see solid support in the betting. |
Race 59: 11:50 Scottsville Battle Force (2021) Mr 77 Handicap(Open) SAF 1m 4f - All Scottsville Races
4th (3)  Captain Chorus | | | | | 6 | C Zackey | M N Houdalakis | Has had lots of chances since last win; seemed to find life tough (beaten 15l into seventh) over this distance at Turffontein Standside 18 days ago; makes limited appeal |
| 3rd (11) Rock Fall | | | | | 3 | A Arries | P V Lafferty | He accounted for four of his rivals scoring narrowly latest (handicap) off career-high rating (Greyville); looks likely to be involved |
2nd (13)  Arverni King | | | | | 3 | S Khumalo | P B Muscutt | Has won here before; finished sixth dropped back to 1m1½f in a handicap last week here; definitely of interest as current stable form a big plus |
1st (1)  Rockie Reef | | | | | 4 | R Fourie | P B Muscutt | Scored by a slim margin in a fillies handicap last month (Greyville); edging up the ratings; has to be feared despite having more on her plate |
(2)  Cyber Time | | | | | 4 | C Habib | L W Goosen | Finished towards the rear dropped back to 1m1½f in a handicap here last month; has won here but largely disappointing since successful in a handicap at Greyville in November; is easing down the weights; others perhaps more persuasive |
(4)  Quantifier | | | | | 3 | A Mgudlwa | G Van Zyl (jnr) | Broke his duck second time out for this trainer latest at Vaal Classic in what looked a warm maiden plate; first go at a handicap |
(5)  Twice Golden | | | | | 6 | K J Lihaba | G B Puller | Last CD win was in 2020; good effort latest when beaten into third by half a length over C&D |
(6)  Zakho | | | | | 3 | R A Venniker | A Wright | Behind Rock Fall (handicap) upped to 1m3½f six weeks ago when involved in the finish at 11-2 (Greyville); now off a higher mark; should be in the mix |
(7)  Rise | | | | | 6 | S Moodley | C Hewitson | 11th beaten 6l last month when dropped down to 1m2f (Greyville Polytrack); makes no appeal as facing a tougher assignment this time |
(8)  Professor Snape | | | | | 3 | S Veale | V H Marshall | Stepped up to 1m1½f in a handicap when beaten 1½l to finish third last month, finishing in front of several of these |
(9)  Go Flichity | | | | | 3 | T Godden | G Van Zyl (jnr) | Upped to this trip second time out for this trainer (Vaal Classic) five weeks ago when close second at 33-10 in what looked a strong fillies handicap; looks likely to be involved despite this step up in class |
(10)  Prime Example | | | | | 3 | R Danielson | A B Fortune | Finished fifth dropped to this distance (handicap) last month (Vaal Classic); should not be far away in this lower-class event |
(12)  Exceeder | | | | | 5 | K De Melo | D Kannemeyer | Finished fourth but only beaten 1½l (handicap) last month here over 1m1½f; if replicating best efforts ought to be in the mix |
| (14) Indian Ocean | | | | | 3 | Reserve 1 | P F Matchett | Ready success (Greyville) when registering her first success 21 days ago upped to 1m1½f in what looked a warm fillies maiden plate; first attempt at a handicap |
(15)  Temperate Zone | | | | | 3 | Reserve 2 | P V Lafferty | Behind four of these in a handicap last month here over 1m1½f when finishing towards the rear of 13; generally modest form since maiden plate success at Greyville in September; a lot on his plate |
(16)  Riccardo | | | | | 5 | Reserve 3 | D S Bosch | Boasts a creditable three from nine record at this track; stepped up to this distance Twice Golden just behind when only just held (8-1) latest |
Arverni King and Exceeder may have their stamina stretched over this distance while Prime Example is one to consider. But ROCKIE REEF gets a firm vote. She has won at this track and sets the form standard based on her most recent effort.
Race 60: 12:00 Bangalore Prince Khartoum Plate (Div 1) (Handicap) (4yo+) (Turf) 4yo+ - All Bangalore Races
4th (2)  Impiana | | | | | 4 | Tadhg O'Shea | Azhar Ali | A winner at 7f on good ground. Finished 9l behind King Of War when fourth of 10 at 9-1 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good) in March. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with S S Attaollahi. |
3rd (3)  Top Dancer | | | | | 5 | S Saqlain | Neil B Devaney | Successful twice at 7f on good ground. A winner at 4-1 over this course and distance (good) on her latest outing in March, beating Macron by 3/4l. |
2nd (5)  Mighty Zo | | | | | 4 | Akshay Kumar | Prasanna Kumar | A winner at 18-1 over this course and distance (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Aherne by 1/2l. |
1st (1)  Eridani | | | | | 4 | V R Jagadeesh | Azhar Ali | A winner at 7f on good ground. Third of 10 behind Always Happy beaten 3 1/2l at 3-1 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good) in January. |
| (4) Emma | | | | | 4 | A Ramu | Irfan Ghatala | A winner at 7f on good ground. Finished 12l behind Disruptor when sixth of 7 at 9-2 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good) in March. |
(6)  Chinky Pinky | | | | | 4 | T S Jodha | Darius Byramji | A winner at 11-1 here over 6f (good) on her latest outing in March, beating The Athabasca by a nose. |
(7)  Solo Prince | | | | | 5 | N Arvind Kumar | K Pradeep Annaiah | Placed once in three starts. Beaten 3/4l by Foveal Vision when second of 11 at 7-2 on his latest outing here over 6f (soft) in August last year. |
| (8) Burning Arrow | | | | | 4 | M Rajesh Kumar | V Narayana Gowda | Unplaced in all three starts. Beaten 12l behind Accumulate at 28-1 when last of 8 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) in March. |
With a level break, EMMA (4) will have the concluding event of the day sewn up a long way from home. IMPIANA (2) may fare well under the visiting foreign rider. CHINKY PINKY (6) has the bloodline to make her presence felt in this modest affair.
Race 61: 12:06 Pontchateau Prix Artp - Monte - All Pontchateau Races
3rd (5)  Gezade Du Bocage | | | | | 7 | Mlle O Briand | K Leblanc | Has struggled with form this year but reassured in better company at Meslay recently and with form maintained can give this a good go |
2nd (8)  Flash Du Biwetz | | | | | 8 | M Durville | G Cardine | Faithful servant that opened his 2023 account just 11 days ago. Is just as comfortable going left-handed and with front shoes off again must be respected |
4th (11)  Falaisien Du Rib | | | | | 8 | Mlle Clara Dersoir | Joel Hallais | Hardy trotter with nothing to prove at this level or under the saddle. Pads on for first monte objective of the season and should not disappoint |
1st (10)  Gevrey D'Authise | | | | | 7 | Cl Frecelle | C Chenu | Highly consistent type that seldom lets the side down. Runner-up in last three but looks the best horse this time and can finally return to the winners' circle |
(1)  Gladys Tartifume | | | | | 7 | J Y Ricart | N Langlois | Back at the top of her game following the winter layoff. Is as versatile as they come and can put on another good show |
(2)  Georges L'Aventure | | | | | 7 | M Potier | S Michel | Victorious under the saddle earlier in the year but has since come off the boil and must reaffirm |
(3)  Gibole De L'Elle | | | | | 7 | Mlle I Fraigne | F Terry | Imposed on re-entry mid-April but failed to confirm at Caen and others easier to back |
(4)  Genie Des Lucas | | | | | 7 | A Andre | B Marie | Mixes the good with the less good but showed his form at Enghien last month and with application should not be far off the mark |
(6)  Ganymed De Corbery | | | | | 7 | E Raffin | P L Desaunette | Well-regarded sort that showed improvement at Graignes mid-May. Entrusted to champion jockey here and will be afforded every chance |
(7)  Greco D'Occagnes | | | | | 7 | Aurelien Desmarres | Aurelien Desmarres | Debuts in the discipline after some respectable runs under harness. Unlikely to spring any surprises but should still acquit himself honestly |
(9)  Erebor | | | | | 9 | A Angot | M Varin | Capricious sort that raced respectably at Vincennes but failed to confirm at Argentan and can expect to have few takers |
They don't get much more consistent than GEVREY D'AUTHISE (10) who has been knocking at the door over recent months and this looks an ideal opportunity to get that second-place monkey off his back. Clement Frecelle will still want to be wary of the quality FALAISIEN DU RIB (11) who returns to his code of preference with front pads fitted for the occasion. FLASH DU BIWETZ (8) got back down to business at Vichy late last month and should not be underestimated. It is clear that GLADYS TARTIFUME (1)
Race 62: 12:15 Saga Race 10 - 1400 JPN 6f 211y - All Saga Races
1st (1)  T M Satsumadon | | | | | 4 | Shinsuke Ishikawa | Hirohide Hirayama | Was $17 and fairly underwhelming when 7th last start at the track but will appreciate a good gate. Recommendation an each way investment. |
3rd (9)  Washington Tesoro | | | | | 6 | Hiroki Yamashita | Shinichi Higashi | Underperformed when 5th last start at this venue. Expecting improvement today. Has definite claims. |
2nd (3)  Poindexter | | | | | 6 | Takuto Demizu | Mitsunori Koga | Jumped at $7.5 and moderate showing when 4th last run at the track. Expecting improvement. Respect the betting. |
(2)  Lord Courage | | | | | 5 | Manato Hida | Tadayoshi Ikeda | Disappointing outing when 11th last run at this venue. Giving another chance here and drawn nicely. Having second run back from a spell. Don't dismiss. |
(4)  Rhein Polaris | | | | | 4 | Shouma Kanayama | Tadayoshi Ikeda | Looked good when 3rd last run at this venue. Good chance and definitely has each way claims. |
(5)  Keiai Teddy | | | | | 7 | Tooru Takeyoshi | Yoshito Yamada | At $303 unimpressive effort when 10th last run at this track. Others much better. |
(6)  Moriden Star | | | | | 5 | Jun Tanaka | Kazuo Hamada | Odds of $16 and performed below standard when 6th last time here. Overlooking the last run. Market guide. |
(7)  Bathyscaphe | | | | | 4 | Yoshiki Yamada | Hirofumi Watanabe | Started $170 and clearly outclassed when 8th last start at this venue. Second run this preparation. Would rather look at others. |
(8)  Makoto Daitoren | | | | | 3 | Isao Yamaguchi | Tadayoshi Ikeda | Started $19 and clearly outclassed when 9th last run at this venue. Expecting improvement here. Follow the money. |
(10)  Imbrium | | | | | 3 | Taku Kawashima | Michitaka Doi | Did well when 2nd last time here and back in trip. Not without a chance. |
Race 63: 12:24 Auteuil Bois Rouaud Hurdle - All Auteuil Races
3rd (5)  Faniway | | | | | 3 | R Mayeur | J Bertran De Balanda | Fair effort when 2nd at Compiegne over 3200m on April 24th. Has work to do in a better race |
2nd (11)  Assorda | | | | | 3 | Felix De Giles | Gab Leenders | Newcomer by Choeur Du Nord, the dam was unraced. Market moves should be monitored |
4th (9)  Aida | | | | | 3 | L Philipperon | Sourdeau Beauregard | Ran well when 3rd at Dieppe on the only run, which was over 3200m in early May. In the mix |
1st (3)  Kara Diamond | | | | | 3 | G Richard | F Nicolle | 2nd in a Class 1 hurdle at Compiegne over 3200m on April 4th. Sets the standard |
(1)  Dear Weaver | | | | | 3 | T Blainville | P Leblanc | 4th in a Class 1 hurdle two runs back at Compiegne over 3200m was best of three runs. Might find this a step too far |
(2)  Holetown | | | | | 3 | N Ferreira | S Dehez | 2nd on the latest run over 3200m at Compiegne in a Class 2 race. Might place at nice odds |
(4)  Timich | | | | | 3 | A Renard | J Delaunay | Nice win at Nimes on May 6th on the second run over 3500m. Looks a progressive type, can feature |
(6)  Kadence De Mee | | | | | 3 | C Prichard | D Windrif | 3rd on the last run in a Class 4 hurdle on May 15th over 3200m. Others look more equipped |
(7)  Rue Barbizon | | | | | 3 | B Le Clerc | R Schmidlin | Did well when 3rd at this venue over 3000m on May 13th. Bold run is very likely |
(8)  Bel Kafrine | | | | | 3 | R Julliot | B Gourdon | Showed promise on only run at Vichy last month when 2nd over 3500m in a Class 3 race. Others rate higher |
(10)  Scarletts Gold | | | | | 3 | A Zuliani | F Nicolle | An unraced filly by It's Gino, the dam was placed. From the Nicolle powerhouse. Any market support should be noted, nice run expected |
(12)  Kohama | | | | | 3 | T Chevillard | E Allaire | Looked destined for a place on debut when falling two from home at Dieppe on May 4th. Can make presence felt |
(13)  Solaris | | | | | 3 | J Charron | Mme D Mele | Newcomer by Pastorious, the dam never ran. From a good yard , any market support should be noted |
In a very competitive fillies race KARA DIAMOND (3) has the best piece of form on offer of those that have run. She can build on a good second at Compiegne and looks the likely winner. KOHAMA (12) was running on from a rear position when she fell two from home at Dieppe. She was likely going to be third at worst that day and is a live player in this. RUE BARBIZON (7) can improve off a third-placed effort and should not be overlooked. AIDA (9) was third in the race KOHAMA (12) fell and looks best
Race 64: 12:25 Scottsville Alesian Chief (2022) Mr 110 Handicap(Open) SAF 7f - All Scottsville Races
2nd (6)  African Skyline | | | | | 4 | C Maujean | G B Puller | Beaten narrowly at 25-2 in a Listed handicap race here latest; a course winner |
1st (12)  Silvano's Dasher | | | | | 4 | K De Melo | B Crawford | Unable to land a blow when ninth of 14 (Greyville) last month; good career strike-rate; dropping in class and rates a likely contender |
3rd (9)  Forever Mine | | | | | 5 | R Fourie | M F De Kock | Not disgraced when sixth of 14 over this distance at Greyville (Grade 2) latest (had two of these rivals behind); plenty of wins on his CV; down in grade; could have a say |
4th (4)  Captain Fontane | | | | | 5 | S Moodley | G B Puller | Beat Russian Rock (runner-up) when winning by half a length last month (Greyville); season-ticket holder here with four wins; needs considering |
(1)  Royal Victory | | | | | 3 | S Khumalo | N Kotzen | Not far off when second in the Grade 2 Gauteng Guineas recently; finished fifth, beaten 3l, in the Grade 1 S A Classic at Turffontein Standside three months ago; first run in a handicap; should get involved |
(2)  Bowie | | | | | 5 | A Mgudlwa | G Van Zyl (jnr) | Tenth beaten 4l without threatening behind Look For Hounds at Greyville last month; no wins at this trip and has had lots of chances since last win; not a betting proposition |
(3)  Airways Law | | | | | 5 | R A Venniker | W A Nel | Plenty of wins on his CV; finished last of 12 in January at Kenilworth; back from an absence; down in class this time but unlikely to trouble the principals |
(5)  Cartel Captain | | | | | 6 | S Veale | S H Ferrie | Respectable effort finishing fifth (beaten 2½l) on debut outing for new trainer (Greyville) 21 days ago, behind the reopposing Look For Hounds; has won here but a while since he has been in the winners' enclosure; now handicapping; blinkers worn previously dispensed with; one to oppose |
(7)  Russian Rock | | | | | 5 | L Mxothwa | D Kannemeyer | Behind Captain Fontane at Greyville when close runner-up at 9-2 last month; a while since he has been in the winners' enclosure; if stepping up from most recent effort no surprise to see him go well |
(8)  Vanderbilt | | | | | 4 | D Schwarz | A P Peter | Finished first dropped to this distance five weeks ago at Turffontein Inside, defeating Forever Mine, getting the job done by 1½l |
(10)  Look For Hounds | | | | | 5 | R Khathi | V H Marshall | Accounted for Cartel Captain and Bowie when landing a stakes race over 6f by half a length (Greyville) last month |
(11)  Battle Force | | | | | 5 | T Godden | P B Muscutt | A course winner but on a long losing run; behind Forever Mine and Silvano's Dasher (sixth and ninth) at Greyville latest running over this trip finishing towards the rear of 14; headgear removed; now drops in class but may be vulnerable |
This is a pretty evenly matched field but FOREVER MINE could be the one to side with. He appears to have been found a chance to regain the winning thread and can confirm superiority with Silvano's Dasher and Battle Force who were behind him last time. Russian Rock has produced plenty of good efforts, course specialist Captain Fontane needs to be respected, and Royal Victory is respected.
Race 65: 12:41 Pontchateau Prix De L'epoque Besne - Attele - All Pontchateau Races
4th (12)  Jaflosa Ar Carac | | | | | 4 | A Collette | V Gouin | Yet to achieve the condition she showed last autumn but always gives her best and can get a look in |
1st (2)  Jeudi Des Racques | | | | | 4 | E G Blot | E G Blot | Useful sort that appears to have put his stride woes behind him. Impressive winner at Laval and a repeat performance would see him double up |
2nd (4)  Jetlag Hope | | | | | 4 | D Bonne | N Raimbeaux | Never far from losing his action but otherwise a faithful type. Is proven in this category and will garner some support |
3rd (7)  Jeremy D'As | | | | | 4 | F Gence | Sebastien Tribourdeau | In cracking form over recent weeks. Has stepped up in class nicely and looks main threat to JASMIN DU CHATELET (6) |
(1)  Jerry Cooper | | | | | 4 | B Michardiere | N Raimbeaux | Twice sanctioned after winning a minor event at Les Andelys and can be ruled out |
(3)  Junior Du Chatelet | | | | | 4 | S Baude | N Lemetayer | Has demonstrated decent aptitude when racing unshod behind. Untried left-handed though and in this company will have his work cut out |
(5)  Jazz Du Noyer | | | | | 4 | M Herrault | J L Bigeon | Respectable colt that reassured at Maure before losing his action next time. Same shoeing formula and not an obvious choice |
(6)  Jasmin Du Chatelet | | | | | 4 | E Raffin | T H Raffegeau | Sanctioned almost as often as not but opened his seasonal account solidly a fortnight ago. Top driver in charge this time and is not incapable of repeating |
(8)  Judicieuse | | | | | 4 | O Raffin | O Raffin | Decent filly that always gives her best but shod for return from a spell and best to hold off |
(9)  Java Du Plessis | | | | | 4 | P Ploquin | P Ploquin | On paper, not an obvious pick but is in decent shape and with application can figure prominently |
(10)  Jamaica De Lou | | | | | 4 | D Delaroche | D Delaroche | Decent filly that imposed here in April before being sanctioned next time. Up against the colts on this occasion but comes here fresh and should not be ignored |
(11)  Jokris Des Keches | | | | | 4 | A Wiels | J Marmion | Unbeaten in three starts last year. Unlikely to be over-taxed but is still good enough to get in on the action |
No obvious winner in this event but it is hard to ignore Eric Raffin's partner, JASMIN DU CHATELET (6) who returned to victorious ways at Questembert. If applied, he could well double his money but still faces a challenge from the improving JEREMY D'AS (7) who has taken giant steps since starting to race barefoot. JEUDI DES RACQUES (2) has won two of his last three and even though stepping up in class still looks a player. The serious JOKRIS DES KECHES (11) has not been seen out since November b
Race 66: 12:50 Saga Race 11 - 900 JPN 4f 104y - All Saga Races
2nd (8)  Belsha Dandy | | | | | 4 | Kaito Goubayashi | Hirofumi Ishikawa | Subpar when 5th last start here. Should improve but coming back in trip today. Chance in this. |
3rd (2)  Morning Sakura | | | | | 5 | Yoshiki Yamada | Hirofumi Watanabe | In the money when 2nd last run here but gets a favourable alley. Very capable of taking this out. |
1st (7)  Pulse Rate | | | | | 6 | Takuto Demizu | Ryuuma Nakagawa | Honest race when 2nd last start here. Each way only. |
(1)  Bouquet The Gold | | | | | 3 | Reo Nakayama | Hisashi Matsushima | Lackluster showing when 6th last run around here. Expecting improvement today and can save some energy from the draw. Market guide. |
(3)  Flower Country | | | | | 5 | Jun Tanaka | Hiroyuki Yanai | Was $194 and mediocre display when 9th last time here. Has to have a lot go its way. |
(4)  Reigetsu | | | | | 5 | Ryuuichirou Kuratomi | Takayoshi Kawada | Not up to scratch when 6th last time at this track. Giving another go here but will be down in distance. Back from break. Watch for a sign in the market. |
(5)  Flame Lily | | | | | 3 | Jouji Komatsu | Toshiaki Mutou | Odds of $291 and disappointing run when 12th last start at this venue. In a lot of trouble. |
(6)  Silver Tesoro | | | | | 4 | Taku Kawashima | Ryuuma Nakagawa | Jumped at $125 and was ordinary when 7th last run at this track. Place chance. |
(9)  Sol Y Luna | | | | | 3 | Shouma Kanayama | Ryuuma Nakagawa | At $106 fairly underwhelming when 8th last start at the track. Can't suggest backing. |
(10)  Padmaavat | | | | | 4 | Manato Hida | Hiroyuki Yanai | Well beaten when 7th last start around here. Looking for an improved run. Follow the money. |
(11)  Green Empress | | | | | 5 | Tsubasa Kamo | Akimasa Ibi | Started $22 and just average when 11th last time here. Others make far more appeal. |
Race 67: 12:50 Epsom Downs Betfred Diomed Stakes (Group 3) GB 1m 113y - All Epsom Races
4th (1)  Escobar | | |  | | | 9 | Jason Watson | David O'Meara | Good performer down the years but his best winning form has come in competitive handicaps and this small-field stakes scenario probably isn't ideal, as two defeats in this contest demonstrate (fifth in 2021, fourth in 2022). |
(3)  Imperial Fighter | | | | | | 4 | Oisin Murphy | Andrew Balding | 0-8 since debut win but capable of very useful form, notably third in last year's Irish 2,000 Guineas, and two below-par efforts this term can be excused to an extent (raced alone in Group 2 latest); trainer won this race in 2004, 2012 and 2016; interesting contender, assuming he's on song. |
(4)  Marie's Diamond | | | | | | 7 | Hollie Doyle | Roger Fell | Nearly made all in York handicap (1m2f) two weeks ago, posting his clear best effort of 2023; however, he's now 0-20 for current yard and faces a harder task back at Group level; sixth in this race in 2021. |
1st (5)  Regal Reality | | | | | | 8 | Ryan Moore | Sir Michael Stoute | Solid Group 3 performer, successful four times (over 1m/1m2f) at this level, most recently at Windsor last August; seemed to need his Newmarket reappearance (behind Highland Avenue) and should be closer to concert pitch now; big chance on peak form and his age looks no barrier to Diomed success, as 8yos have won this race six times this century. |
3rd (6)  Kolsai | | | | | | 3 | David Egan | Roger Varian | Unexposed 3yo who has a solid record, with form figures of 2122; met some traffic on his way to finishing second in a conditions stakes at Goodwood (1m) most recently and held Group 1 entries at the time of that effort behind a smart-looking winner who has St James's Palace hopes; bred to rate higher still, being from an excellent family; hood (worn all starts) is removed; gets a big weight-for-age allowance and commands respect. |
2nd (2)  Highland Avenue | | | | | | 5 | William Buick | Charlie Appleby | Progressive for much of his 2021 season then had a dip in his form; finished third to high-class stablemate Adayar in the rescheduled Gordon Richards Stakes at Newmarket (1m2f; back from 14-month absence) on 2023 reappearance, showing that he retains plenty of ability and shaping as if this drop back in trip will prove ideal; leading player if building on that effort. |
In receipt of a hefty age allowance, unexposed KOLSAI is taken to become the first 3yo since 1994 to win the Diomed. Very few runners from his age group have tackled this race in recent years, so the barren spell is partly due to a lack of attempts, especially realistic ones. The selection is bred to be a Group performer and may well prove up to the task. Highland Avenue has to be feared and Regal Reality also warrants respect but the second choice from a punting angle is Imperial Fighter, who is better than this year's bare efforts suggest.[Steve Boow]
Race 68: 12:59 Auteuil Ginetta II Chase - All Auteuil Races
4th (6)  Jolicaline | | | | | 4 | V Morin | L Viel | Nice 2nd two runs back over fences at Le Lion D'Angers over 3400m on April 10th. Can place |
3rd (3)  Journee D'La Femme | | | | | 4 | G Meunier | L Viel | A winner two runs back over 3500m in a chase on April 23rd. Plenty of experience and should not be overlooked |
1st (4)  Jupe Sacree | | | | | 4 | A Renard | J Delaunay | Won on chase debut at Dieppe over 3500m after some nice hurdle form. Form pick |
2nd (2)  Just A Princess | | | | | 4 | L Philipperon | M Rolland | Good run when 2nd over 3500m in a chase at this track late last month. Player |
(1)  Il N'y A Pas Photo | | | | | 5 | Felix De Giles | N De Lageneste | Did well when 2nd at Compiegne in a Class 2 chase last month over 3450m. In the mix |
(5)  Juhenium | | | | | 4 | G Richard | Gab Leenders | Won at Morlaix in a Class 4 chase over 3500m on May 14th. Needs a good bit of improvement in a better race to feature |
(7)  Joly Girl | | | | | 4 | Non Partant | P Quinton | Unplaced on chase debut, but won before that over 3400m in a Class 2 hurdle in late March. Outside place chance |
(8)  Jarretiere | | | | | 4 | A Merienne | Sourdeau Beauregard | Failed to complete the course on only one try over fences last month, but a fair hurdler who can make an impact |
Nice win by JUPE SACREE (4 ) on her chase debut at Dieppe by this promising filly, she can improve from that and looks like the one to beat. JUST A PRINCESS (2) was a good second at this track last month on her chase debut and looks like the biggest danger to the likely favourite. IL N'Y A PAS PHOTO (1) was not as smart as the two already mentioned over hurdles, but put in a solid effort over fences on her last run to warrant plenty of respect. She can be involved. JARRETIERE (8) failed to compl
Race 69: 13:03 Scottsville Allan Robertson Championship (grade 1)(For 2 year-old Fillies) SAF 6f - All Scottsville Races
3rd (8)  Elegant Ice | | | | | 2 | C Zackey | M N Houdalakis | Ran respectably at 28-10 running in a Grade 3 for the first time in March at Turffontein Standside |
4th (2)  Golden Tatjana | | | | | 2 | G Van Niekerk | G S Kotzen | Beaten a short head at 4-1 five weeks ago here over 5½f |
1st (12)  Mrs Geriatrix | | | | | 2 | R Fourie | S G Tarry | Looking to complete a four-timer and unbeaten with scope for more progress; too good for Red Hot Rose and Cullinan Blue when winning by a head over this distance at Turffontein Standside latest in what looked an up-to-scratch fillies Grade 2; big run looks on the cards despite being up in class |
2nd (10)  Winter Cloud | | | | | 2 | A Domeyer | C Bass-Robinson | Scored by just under 3l here (5½f) latest with Hot Pearl and Captain's Christy behind in what looked a strong Grade 3; made it a hat-trick last time and seems to be progressing nicely; she should give it a bold bid despite being up in class |
| (1) Moving In | | | | | 2 | G Lerena | J J Van Vuuren | Registered first success over this trip (fillies juvenile plate) last month at Turffontein Standside in a competitive contest, getting the job done by 2l |
(3)  Rascova | | | | | 2 | K De Melo | G S Kotzen | Fair effort (beaten just under 3l, Kenilworth) in February |
(4)  Captain's Christy | | | | | 2 | S Khumalo | M Dixon | Behind Winter Cloud when third 34 days ago on first attempt in a Grade 3 here (5½f); has won here before |
(5)  Global Thunder | | | | | 2 | M Yeni | C J Lensley | Went close at 16-1 latest when the blinkers were left off at Turffontein Standside in what looked an up-to-scratch fillies juvenile plate; makes limited appeal as tougher task in this company |
(6)  Troppo Veloce | | | | | 2 | R Danielson | A B Fortune | On an upward trajectory; close runner-up sent off 9-2 two weeks ago at Turffontein Standside in what looked a warm handicap; this demands more than last time so others more appealing |
(7)  Red Hot Rose | | | | | 2 | C Habib | M F De Kock | Behind Mrs Geriatrix (Turffontein Standside) latest when only just held (16-1) in what looked an up-to-scratch fillies Grade 2 |
(9)  Cullinan Blue | | | | | 2 | K Matsunyane | B Crawford | Never really threatened when 4l behind Mrs Geriatrix on first attempt in a fillies Grade 2 (Turffontein Standside) over this distance 35 days ago when 11-2 fourth of 11; others appeal more as facing a tougher assignment this time |
(11)  Hot Pearl | | | | | 2 | S Moodley | W Whitehead | Was on the premises (second, beaten just under 3l) on her Grade 3 debut behind Winter Cloud latest here over 5½f; has winning form at this course; this demands more than last time so others have more pressing claims |
MRS GERIATRIX is hard to look beyond. She should be able to confirm placings with Red Hot Rose and Cullinan Blue and must have every chance over a distance that suits. Winter Cloud is respected based on course form.
Race 70: 13:05 Hexham equestrianeye.com For All Things Equine Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle (0-100) (5) 4yo+ GB 2m 7f 63y - All Hexham Races
(7)  Ashjan | | | | | | 10 | Miss Heidi Palin | Sandy Forster | Lurks on a good mark and seemed to have turned a corner when third over hurdles at Carlisle (2m3f, good to soft) in April but has been pulled up in two subsequent chases and now has it all to prove again. |
(8)  Maisie Too | | | | | | 6 | Mr John Dixon | Susan Corbett | Unexposed after only five hurdle runs and made some encouraging headway in the straight when sixth of 12 at Newcastle (2m4f, good) last month; needs to improve here but has possibilities if the new trip suits. |
1st (10)  Classic Lady | | | | | | 8 | Mr Paddy Barlow | Mark Walford | Won a point in 2020 but, following a long absence, hasn't shown a great deal under rules this year; shaped with some promise on recent chasing debut, having been badly hampered by a faller, but is effectively 8lb higher for today's hurdling return and needs help from the first-time cheekpieces. |
(4)  Dillarchie | | | | | | 6 | Miss Fern O'Brien | Joanne Foster | Dug deep to open account at Wetherby (3m, good to soft) in April, her eight start over hurdles; also suited by this C&D but needs to bounce back from a poor performance here last month. |
(5)  Sunshine Girl | | | | | | 6 | Mr S Connor | S R B Crawford | Showed only minor promise in her three qualifying runs (2m-2m4f) but moves up in trip today and should have some improvement to come in handicaps; market may guide. |
(3)  Reserve Judgement | | | | | | 7 | Mr Kit Alexander | John C McConnell | 0-7 over hurdles but ran well for long way when sixth of 16 in first-time blinkers at Punchestown (2m4f, yielding) in February and his stable has a very good strike-rate in Britain; due to move up to 2m7f at Down Royal last night; will need to be taken very seriously if he turns up here. |
(1)  No Rematch | | | | | | 9 | Miss Imogen Mathias | Henry Oliver | Regressed last season but still managed to win a claiming hurdle; kept on for respectable third on stable debut at Ayr (2m4f, good) in April and today's longer trip will suit; could have a say. |
3rd (9)  Buto | | | | | | 6 | Miss Alice Stevens | Micky Hammond | Eventually came good over hurdles at 19th attempt, with clearcut C&D (good) success 11 days ago; evidently in good nick, and a recent 5lb rise does not look excessive. |
4th (6)  Pipers Cross | | | | | | 6 | Miss J Walton | Sandy Forster | Placed twice (once over C&D) on heavy ground in March and didn't run badly when midfield here (good to soft) last month; should be okay on today's ground; probably won't be far away. |
2nd (2)  Jimmy Rabbitte | | | | | | 10 | Mr Freddie Gordon | Stuart Coltherd | Yet to win for current stable and not yet proven over this far but went close over hurdles at Kelso (2m5f, good to soft) last month and was placed in a chase here (2m4f, good) a fortnight later; respected. |
Reserve Judgement was seemingly aided by blinkers when running well at Punchestown in February and will be feared if he runs here instead of at Down Royal last night but the suggestion is BUTO, who took a long time to open his account but did so quite readily over C&D 11 days ago and could quite plausibly build on that success. Jimmy Rabbitte has posted a couple of good recent efforts and can also feature.[Chris Wilson]
Race 71: 13:15 Musselburgh Edinburgh Gin Cannonball Handicap (0-60) (6) 4yo+ GB 7f 33y - All Musselburgh Races
3rd (6)  Stripzee | | | | | | 4 | Sean Kirrane | Tim Easterby | 5lb lower than for her latest success at Beverley (8.5f, good) last summer, but she ended the campaign quietly and is likely to need this after 256 days off. |
(4)  Turbo Command | | | | | | 6 | Paul Mulrennan | Alison Hamilton | Three wins over this trip on the AW, including two this year, but 0-11 on turf (including three starts over hurdles) and finished behind two of these on his return to grass at Ayr (7f, good) 11 days ago; more needed. |
4th (7)  Oriental Lilly | | | | | | 9 | Amie Waugh | Jim Goldie | Only just behind Merricourt when fifth of ten at Ayr (7f, good) 11 days ago, but that took her losing run to 22; others are more solid. |
1st (2)  Ahamoment | | | | | | 4 | Joe Fanning | David & Nicola Barron | 0-8 but looked unlucky not to finish closer when fifth of seven over C&D (good) last month (Merricourt second); another furlong may suit ideally, but he could make his presence felt with a clearer passage. |
2nd (1)  Merricourt | | | | | | 7 | Graham Lee | Iain Jardine | Four of his five wins have come over 1m, including one here, but he went close off this mark over C&D (good) on his penultimate outing and may have done too much early after another slow start when fourth of ten at Ayr (7f, good) last time; blinkers replace cheekpieces and capable of playing a part, especially if breaking better. |
(5)  Monaadhil | | | | | | 9 | James Sullivan | Ruth Carr | Has run consistently well on the AW since last autumn, including two wins, but just as capable on turf and landed a 0-50 classified event over C&D (good) last summer; this a better race than he normally contests these days, but he still makes plenty of appeal. |
(3)  Laertes | | | | | | 4 | Shane Gray | Michael & David Easterby | Six-race maiden who has run well in two of his three handicaps as when second of seven at Chelmsford (6f, AW) nine days ago, albeit he was flattered to finish as close as he did behind the eased-down winner; races off the same mark, but still has to prove his stamina over this far. |
Merricourt is capable of playing a part judged on his near miss over C&D last month, especially if the blinkers have a positive effect, while Ahamoment should finish closer to him than he did in that race if enjoying a smoother passage. However, the choice is MONAADHIL who comes into this in decent heart on the AW and there are no doubts over his ability to handle these conditions having won over C&D last summer.[David Bellingham]
Race 72: 13:16 Pontchateau Prix Pierre Raffre - Attele - All Pontchateau Races
1st (10)  Flamenco | | | | | 8 | A Collette | J Roux | Undeniably capable but has struggled lately and needs to show significant improvement |
2nd (14)  Game Attitude | | | | | 7 | G Delaune | G Delaune | Disappointing on the whole so far this term and 3 straight sanctions do nothing to inspire confidence |
3rd (6)  Garou Lionnais | | | | | 7 | Th Desmarres | T H Desmarres | As capable in the amateur as in the professional ranks. Left a good impression at Segre and can confirm |
4th (16)  Grand Sourire | | | | | 7 | E Raffin | G Lizee | Dependable trotter that seldom lets the side down. Leading driver drafted in for the occasion and expected to finish close |
(1)  Furious Elde | | | | | 8 | D Bonne | T H Desoubeaux | Got back in the game by winning an amateur event last weekend. A repeat unlikely but can still get a look in |
(2)  Falco Jephi | | | | | 8 | R Palierne | R Palierne | Won an amateur event mid-March but thrashed in next two and unlikely to spring any surprises |
(3)  Gattopardo | | | | | 7 | R Lamy | T H Levesque | Totally off the boil before being sent for a break and chances limited on first start back |
(4)  Grand Pajelo | | | | | 7 | F Gence | J S Cormy | As tricky as they come but hard to knock when applied. Shoes on again but worth monitoring all the same |
(5)  Favela Somolli | | | | | 8 | S Ernault | M Reglin | Yet to get into her stride this term but showed improvement at Durtal and with shoes off again will generate some interest |
(7)  Go Fast De Vains | | | | | 7 | B Coppens | R Coppens | Temperamental type but rarely disappoints when applied. Showed his form at Enghien, starts in front and on good behaviour can make a big splash |
(8)  Grace De Mai | | | | | 7 | Ph Gendry | Ph Gendry | Last picked up a cheque 10 months ago and is not about to buck the trend |
(9)  Geronimo Fuego | | | | | 7 | O Raffin | O Raffin | Useful sort but somewhat below-par in last two. Drops marginally in category and in light of last good run here must be retained |
(11)  Gabin Du Mesnil | | | | | 7 | D Heon | E Lelievre | Hardy element that has been showing his form lately and returns to his code of preference with a solid chance of finishing in the mix |
(12)  Geting | | | | | 7 | A Wiels | A Pereira | Unraced in four starts this season but it is only a matter of time before he gets back in the game |
(13)  Gaucho De Houelle | | | | | 7 | K Leblanc | F Leblanc | Reassured at Senonnes a month back but has struggled since and needs to reaffirm |
(15)  Fakir Du Chateau | | | | | 8 | H Monthule | A Pereira | Totally out of the picture in all three starts this year and can expect to garner no support |
(17)  Glouglou D'Emi | | | | | 7 | B Marie | S T Provoost | No slouch on a good day and consistently gives his best. No chance of winning but with some luck can get a look in |
On the front line and latterly a decent winner at Segre, GAROU LIONNAIS (6) races barefoot again and can double up. He will however encounter resistance from the in-form but capricious GO FAST DE VAINS (7) for whom it is often a case of all-or-nothing. GRAND SOURIRE (16) is a tough individual and with Eric Raffin at the helm can overcome the 25m handicap. GABIN DU MESNIL (11) made the frame in his last two under harness and looks similarly competitive.
Race 73: 13:30 Epsom Downs Betfred Derby (Group 1) (British Champions Series) (No Geldings) GB 1m 4f 6y - All Epsom Races
(5)  Dear My Friend | | | | | | 3 | Andrea Atzeni | Charlie Johnston | Found wanting in Listed and Group races as a 2yo, and although he returned with a Listed AW win at Newcastle (1m) he again showed limitations in this context when eighth of 11 to The Foxes in the Dante at York. |
2nd (7)  King Of Steel | | | | | | 3 | Kevin Stott | Roger Varian | Looked a stayer in the making when forging clear on 2yo debut at Nottingham (soft) but no match for Auguste Rodin and others when seventh of eight in a Group 1 at Doncaster (heavy) on final start for David Loughnane; upset in the stalls and withdrawn from the Dante (28-1) on intended reappearance and has it all to prove. |
(1)  Adelaide River | | | | | | 3 | Seamie Heffernan | A P O'Brien | Made good impression on AW on debut; found wanting under testing conditions since, finishing a remote third to Dubai Mile and Arrest at Saint-Cloud last autumn and no match for Arrest in the Chester Vase (about 1m4f); however, his pedigree suggests he might have been a fish out of water in the mud and that he will turn his form on its head now switched to quicker ground; might be overpriced. |
(13)  Waipiro | | | | | | 3 | Tom Marquand | Ed Walker | Drew away in 1m2f Newmarket novice (good) on reappearance; Lingfield Derby Trial (1m4f, AW) was a bolder move next time and although he briefly threatened Military Order, that rival pulled clear in the closing stages; no obvious reason why he will turn the tables but he has earned his place in the field. |
(10)  San Antonio | | | | | | 3 | Wayne Lordan | A P O'Brien | Out of an Irish Oaks runner-up; went through 2yo season without attracting special attention but down to business in 2023 and he followed an emphatic AW win with a pleasing Listed success at Chester (extended 1m2f); should stay 1m4f but all turf runs so far have been on soft ground. |
(3)  Artistic Star | | | | | | 3 | Rob Hornby | Ralph Beckett | Very late foal; highly regarded and has done all that has been asked of him in winning a Nottingham maiden as a 2yo and a Sandown novice (1m2f, good to soft) just 18 days ago; however, this race should be beyond him at this early stage in his career. |
(6)  Dubai Mile | | | | | | 3 | Daniel Muscutt | Charlie Johnston | Novice winner on good to firm; lost nothing in defeat when second of four to The Foxes in a muddling Group 2 at Newmarket and he was so game when beating Arrest in Group 1 at Saint-Cloud in October (1m2f, heavy); reappeared with a respectable fifth in the 2,000 Guineas and while the recent dry spell has not helped his chance, his fighting spirit could still see him thereabouts. |
4th (11)  Sprewell | | | | | | 3 | Shane Foley | Mrs John Harrington | Has raced on only soft and heavy ground; has kept a relatively low profile but is much improved this year and could probably have won by further than the 3l margin in a 1m2f Leopardstown Group 3 in May; has different ground conditions but does not look a typical mud-lover and his dam's best form was a Grade 1 win on firm ground in Canada; good chance of staying 1m4f and a danger to all. |
(12)  The Foxes | | | | | | 3 | Oisin Murphy | Andrew Balding | Closely related to the yard's Group 2 winner Bangkok who failed to handle the undulations in the 2019 Derby; best 2yo form when beating Dubai Mile in an unsatisfactory four-runner Group 2 at Newmarket and set out stronger claims for this when again showing a will to win in the Group 2 Dante at York (extended 1m2f, good to firm) where the hampered Passenger was just over 1l behind; trainer had early doubts about stamina for 1m4f but is reportedly more confident now; has more obvious claims than three of the yard's contenders in the last three runnings who were in the frame at odds of 50-1 and bigger. |
3rd (14)  White Birch | | | | | | 3 | Colin Keane | John Joseph Murphy | Tongue tied all starts; aimed low as a 2yo but is making great strides this year, winning a Group 3 at Leopardstown before again arriving late on the scene to get within a neck of The Foxes in the Group 2 Dante at York (extended 1m2f, good to firm); those very patient tactics will take some pulling off in this race but he has a good chance of staying 1m4f and the best has yet to be seen of him. |
(9)  Passenger | | | | | | 3 | Richard Kingscote | Sir Michael Stoute | The dogs failed to bark before Newmarket debut (1m, good) in April as he was only sixth in the betting of the eight runners but he was an impressive winner; had an unhappy experience in the Dante at York (extended 1m2f, good to firm) where his path was blocked wherever he looked, eventually dead-heating for third behind The Foxes; it's hard to get a clear idea of his ability but his famously patient trainer, who has won this race six times, has recommended he be supplemented; has a very bright future. |
1st (4)  Auguste Rodin | | | | | | 3 | Ryan Moore | A P O'Brien | Out of triple Group 1 winner Rhododendron and has a stellar pedigree; the third highest-rated 2yo in Europe last year after a performance in the Group 1 Futurity at Doncaster (1m, heavy) that was hard to fault; made favourite for the 2,000 Guineas on reappearance but showed no sparkle and looked a tired horse in the closing stages; it's hard to put that out of mind even though all the signals from the trainer and the betting earlier this week suggested something special is expected today. |
| (8) Military Order | | | | | | 3 | William Buick | Charlie Appleby | Scopey type whose brother Adayar won this race and the King George; first two successes came in minor company but he was relentless when winning Newbury novice (1m2f, soft) in the second of them, on reappearance, and he sent out a strong stamina signal when drawing away from Waipiro late on in the Lingfield Derby Trial (1m4f, AW); improving and this long straight can suit; has plenty to recommend him. |
(2)  Arrest | | | | | | 3 | Frankie Dettori | John & Thady Gosden | Best 2yo form when just getting the worse of a tussle with Dubai Mile in a Group 1 at Saint-Cloud (1m2f, heavy); won his maiden on good to firm but said to have enjoyed the soft ground when coasting home in front in the Chester Vase (1m4f); very promising and stamina is the least of his problems but another drying day looks the main one. |
Cheeky upstarts such as the King George and Arc have threatened this race's prestige but, for many, Epsom on Derby day will always be racing's green, green grass of home. Auguste Rodin headed the betting two days ago but however strong the general vibes are for him, it's hard to square his depressing Guineas run with being favourite for this race. MILITARY ORDER (nap) showed superior stamina late in the day when beating Waipiro in the Lingfield Derby Trial and this long straight can see him to good effect, as it did with his brother Adayar when he outgalloped his Derby rivals two years ago. The improving Sprewell is a big danger as the quickest ground he has faced so far could well suit him, if anything, while Passenger, unlucky behind The Foxes and White Birch in the Dante, can justify the decision to supplement him. Passenger still needs to show he can settle well enough to cope with the step up in trip, however. The Foxes and White Birch have good runs in them but Arrest and Dubai Mile would have made more appeal with rain about. Of the big outsiders, Adelaide River has a chance of improving on his turf form now that the sun has come out.[Emily Weber]
Race 74: 13:40 Scottsville Gold Medallion (grade 1)(For 2 year-olds) SAF 6f - All Scottsville Races
| 4th (8) Egyptian Mau | | | | | 2 | C Zackey | M N Houdalakis | Came out on top at the first time of asking by 2l over this distance in March at Turffontein Inside at 2-1; she takes on the boys here; could improve from her debut but will need to given likely stiffer task |
3rd (3)  Guy Gibson | | | | | 2 | M Yeni | R R Magner | Was fifth of seven in the Grade 2 S A Nursery (Turffontein Standside, this trip, Grade 2) five weeks ago; form boosted with the second and third winning since; hard enough to fancy given likely stiffer task |
2nd (5)  Outlaw King | | | | | 2 | K De Melo | D Kannemeyer | Progressing nicely; third but beaten just a neck when 77-100 attempting a Grade 3 for the first time latest here, a race won by the reopposing Cliffhanger; should not be far away despite being up in class |
1st (11)  Lucky Lad | | | | | 2 | R Fourie | S G Tarry | Looking to complete a four-timer and has looked a good prospect in winning all starts to date; successful by just under 3l in the Grade 2 S A Nursery over this distance at Turffontein Standside (Grade 2) latest, next-time-out winners Jerusalema Rain and Ripple Effect boosted the form; this represents a step up in class but in with big shout |
(1)  Icy Blast | | | | | 2 | S Veale | V H Marshall | Touch disappointing to finish only second (over 5f here) last week behind Let The Flag Fly |
(2)  Let The Flag Fly | | | | | 2 | T Godden | M N Prinsloo | First-time blinkers worked well when winning with a bit to spare here (5f), opening his account, beating Icy Blast last month in what looked a strong juvenile plate; facing a tougher assignment this time, not one to rely on |
(4)  Red Bomber | | | | | 2 | G Lerena | J J Van Vuuren | Ready debut success over this distance at 6-1 at Turffontein Standside |
| (6) The Africa House | | | | | 2 | S Khumalo | S G Tarry | Upped to 7f when just denied latest in what looked a warm juvenile plate |
(7)  Warrior Of Royalty | | | | | 2 | R Khathi | N Kotzen | Had something to spare at the finish three months ago (Greyville) when opening his account in what looked an up-to-scratch juvenile plate; this demands more than last time so unlikely to trouble the principals |
(9)  Cliffhanger | | | | | 2 | B Jacobson | J J Van Vuuren | Goes for a hat-trick; caused an upset when winning Grade 3 at 14-1 (over 5½f here) beating Outlaw King and The Abdicator latest; debut for new trainer; poses a threat despite this step up in class |
(10)  The Abdicator | | | | | 3 | L Mxothwa | B Crawford | Beaten 11l when finishing in the wake of Cliffhanger (over 5½f here) 34 days ago; difficult to build a solid case for him as tougher task in this company |
LUCKY LAD should find this very winnable. He comes into this off the back of a win in the S A Nursery and is taken to confirm the placings after finishing ahead of Guy Gibson latest. Cliffhanger is respected based on course form.
Race 75: 13:45 Hexham Follow Hexham Racecourse On Facebook And Twitter Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) GB 3m 41y - All Hexham Races
2nd (3)  Matthew Man | | | | | | 12 | Conor O'Farrell | James Walton | Seen only once under rules since 2021, when pulled up in C&D hunter chase last month; seemed to run well when second in a restricted point here a week later but looks up against it from 27lb out of the handicap today. |
3rd (1)  Bodhisattva | | | | | | 6 | Patrick Wadge | John C McConnell | Bounced back quickly from disappointing chasing debut to win three-runner Perth handicap for Gordon Elliott last month (3m, good); subsequently changed hands for £26,000; makes stable debut in another thin race. |
1st (2)  Universal Folly | | | | | | 8 | Sean Quinlan | Nicky Richards | Three-time hurdle winner who may not have needed to improve upon previous chasing form to win match race at Uttoxeter (3m, good) on Sunday; does not look well treated under a 7lb penalty here but still has a very obvious chance. |
John McConnell's new recruit BODHISATTVA opened his chasing account in an uncompetitive race at Perth last month but he probably still has untapped potential over fences, and his main rival Universal Folly has to shoulder a 7lb penalty for beating just one rival at Uttoxeter on Sunday.[Chris Wilson]
Race 76: 13:47 Auteuil Rocking Chair Hurdle - All Auteuil Races
4th (9)  Dr Pep | | | | | 3 | Felix De Giles | H Merienne | Newcomer by Doctor Dino, the dam was placed. Any market support should be noted |
3rd (4)  Sultan Pierji | | | | | 3 | G Meunier | H Merienne | Won at Fontainebleau over 3000m in a Class 4 hurdle on April 1st. Live contender |
1st (1)  Game Of Storm | | | | | 3 | C Prichard | F Nicolle | Nice 2nd at Compiegne over 3200m 0n April 6th on a recent run. Can have a say |
2nd (5)  Frere Vert | | | | | 3 | K Dubourg | Lageneste Macaire | Plenty to like about a 3rd at this venue over 3000m on May 13th. Capable of making an impact |
(2)  Sealor | | | | | 3 | G Siaffa | Joel Boisnard | A promising horse who won well on the last run on May 7th over 3300m. Major player |
(3)  Dalakhov | | | | | 3 | T Beaurain | D Windrif | Credible 4th at Compiegne over 3200m on May 10th in a Class 2 hurdle. Each way angle |
(6)  Ventura Highway | | | | | 3 | J Charron | M Seror | Unplaced on two runs so far, the latest over 3000m on April 29th at this venue. Needs more |
(7)  Klovis | | | | | 3 | A Chitray | G Lassaussaye | Newcomer by Clovis Du Berlais, the dam was a winner. Any market support should be noted |
(8)  Lud'Or | | | | | 3 | G Re | E Grall | Unraced gelding by Nom De D'La the dam was a winner. Watch the betting for any support |
(10)  Raffles Hermes | | | | | 3 | A Zuliani | F Nicolle | Newcomer by Masked Marvel, the Dam won a Listed hurdle. From a good yard, a good run is expected on debut. |
(11)  Kass Tete Sivola | | | | | 3 | N Ferreira | S Dehez | Unplaced on only run so far over 3200m last month. Others make more appeal |
(12)  Kassel Allen | | | | | 3 | N Gauffenic | H Merienne | 5th on only run so far over 3200m on May 10th at Compiegne. Has work to do to get involved |
SEALOR (2) was a good winner last time at Bordeaux Le Bouscat on May 7th. He can build on that win and looks like the one to side with. FRERE VERT (5) has shown plenty on only two runs to give him a strong chance in this event, he knows this track and will make his rivals work hard for a win. SULTAN PIERJI (4) did well when winning at Fontainebleau on only his second appearance in public in early April. He is the each-way option. RAFFLES HERMES (10) is from a strong stable, his dam was useful ov
Race 77: 13:50 Musselburgh Edinburgh Gin Classic Handicap (0-90) (3) 4yo+ GB 7f 33y - All Musselburgh Races
(9)  Archduke Ferdinand | | | | | | 4 | Dale Swift | Tracy Waggott | Good record in Sweden but he has been well held in three starts since joining this yard in March (in cheepieces last time); tongue-tie given a go now, but still hard to warm to. |
(5)  Kalganov | | | | | | 4 | Mark Winn | David O'Meara | Sole win in eight starts in France came on the AW and has shown nothing in three outings since debuting for this yard last August, including when beaten miles into last of seven on his Thirsk return (6f, heavy; first start since being gelded); tongue-tie will need to make a dramatic difference. |
| (1) Home City | | | | | | 4 | Louis Steward | Saeed bin Suroor | All six starts since the beginning of 2022 have been at Meydan, showing fair form in the first of two outings there this year when fourth of eight in a 0-103 contest (5f, good); sole win came at Chelmsford (6f, AW) in August 2021, but he does stay this far and stable doesn't send many here; worth monitoring in the market. |
(2)  Billyb | | | | | | 4 | Shane Gray | Ann Duffield | Three wins last year, the latest when narrowly beating a useful sort at Southwell (1m, AW) in October; hasn't threatened in either start since returning last month and he may need a stiffer test than this now. |
2nd (6)  Gioia Cieca | | | | | | 5 | Graham Lee | Keith Dalgleish | Last win came over C&D (good to firm) in June 2021; well beaten at York (7f, good to firm) last month when behind a couple of these; much more needed. |
1st (8)  Liamarty Dreams | | | | | | 4 | Sam James | K R Burke | Had dropped 1lb below his last winning mark when first past the post at Haydock (7f, good to soft) last month, but was demoted for causing interference; raised 4lb for that and ran well off this mark when fourth of 15 at Thirsk (7f, good) seven days later; claims on form, but he wouldn't want the ground to firm up too much. |
3rd (3)  Abduction | | | | | | 5 | Paul Mulrennan | Jim Goldie | Four wins last year, three of them over this trip on turf on ground ranging from good to firm to good to soft; still 7lb higher than for the most recent, but he has run very well to be beaten less than a length off this mark in his last two starts over shorter distances, looking unfortunate not to score at Ayr (6f, good) 11 days ago; major chance back over this trip. |
4th (7)  Manigordo | | | | | | 6 | Joe Fanning | Tim Easterby | Two wins over C&D (good) last August ended a 20-race losing run and he has performed well in all three starts since, including when just beaten at Ayr (7f, good) 11 days ago; races off the same mark and one of the likelier winners. |
(4)  No Nay Nicki | | | | | | 4 | Oisin Orr | Richard Fahey | Looks on a favourable mark based on her three placed efforts last season and ran better than it looked having met a bit of trouble when eighth of 20 on her York return (7f, good to firm) last month; shortlisted. |
Manigordo has to be high on the list having run well since his two wins over C&D last August, but preference is for ABDUCTION (nap) who has performed really well in his last two starts over shorter, having gained all three turf wins last year over this trip. No Nay Nicki looks to be on a favourable mark and could go well, while it will be interesting to see how Home City fares in the market having raced at only Meydan since early last year.[David Bellingham]
Race 78: 14:00 Worcester FBC Manby Bowdler Handicap Chase (0-100) (5) 5yo+ GB 2m 4f - All Worcester Races
(1)  Ornua | | | | | | 12 | Tabitha Worsley | Georgie Howell | Ex-Irish veteran who holds weak claims on his form for current yard and is a shadow of his formerly smart self; drop in class may help to some extent but others have stronger claims on recent evidence. |
(8)  Dogem By Design | | | | | | 6 | Ben Poste | Ryan Potter | Maiden who is 0-6 since switched to chasing, best effort when second in small field at Catterick three outings back; each-way hopes on that form but he's not solid. |
(6)  Famoso | | | | | | 7 | Stan Sheppard | Matt Sheppard | Failed to score during his spell in points and suffered a heavy defeat in hunter chase on the return to rules; disappointing maiden who can be opposed on debut for new yard. |
4th (9)  Caro Des Flos | | | | | | 11 | Tom Bellamy | Julian Smith | Veteran who has a modest strike-rate; defied a higher mark over C&D two years ago but holds modest claims on 2023 form; first-time blinkers need to give him a boost. |
(7)  Hermes Le Gris | | | | | | 6 | Jonjo O'Neill Jr | Warren Greatrex | Still a maiden but showed some promise for this game in C&D event (on chase debut; hood fitted) last month, finishing third to Sir Jack West; possibilities if building on that effort. |
2nd (5)  Sinister Minister | | | | | | 8 | Sean Houlihan | Sheila Lewis | Inconsistent maiden hurdler; went close off 3lb higher here last October but nowhere near that form in two runs since; chance depends on how well he takes to fences and added cheekpieces. |
1st (2)  Stumps Or Slips | | | | | | 6 | Lewis Stones | Tom Weston | Opened his account with a 2m win under Lewis Stones at Warwick (second chase attempt) in April, shaping as if this step back up in trip will suit; open to further progress over fences; shortlisted. |
3rd (3)  Sir Jack West | | | | | | 7 | Chris Ward | Deborah Cole | Successful in similar event over C&D (on good ground) last month when having only his second chase start; could well have more to offer over fences and commands respect up 6lb. |
(4)  Fox's Socks | | | | | | 8 | Harry Bannister | Alex Hales | Hurdles winner two summers ago; placed in two of his four attempts over fences, creditable third at Southwell (2m4f) latest; should be thereabouts again, off same mark. |
Unexposed over fences and a C&D scorer last month, SIR JACK WEST (nap) holds particularly strong claims. Stumps Or Slips, a similar type, is feared most ahead of Fox's Socks and Hermes Le Gris.[Steve Boow]
Race 79: 14:04 Pontchateau Prix Panier Du Clos - Attele - All Pontchateau Races
4th (10)  Instinct Saint Bar | | | | | 5 | A Wiels | Y Gautier | Superb servant with a remarkable win-rate but is shod following a long layoff and best to wait |
3rd (2)  In Vivo | | | | | 5 | A Randon | A Randon | Useful sort that made a solid comeback at Vincennes a fortnight ago. Will have come on for the run and from the front line can give this a good go |
1st (11)  Isabella Dimjy | | | | | 5 | E Raffin | S Marmion | Simply superb in both codes this season. Back under harness here and the Raffin factor cannot be ignored. Claim |
2nd (12)  Ideal Dancer | | | | | 5 | H Monthule | S Guarato | Excellent sort that has twice completed his mission this term. Unshod all four again and can pull off the three-timer |
(1)  Hampton Du Vivier | | | | | 6 | S Ernault | S Ernault | Useful type at a lower level. Just one race under his belt and not a realistic proposition |
(3)  Heros De Choisel | | | | | 6 | R R Boucault | S G Dupont | Hardy element starting on front line but has not been seen out since February and with shoes on will have little to offer |
(4)  Ibiza Griff | | | | | 5 | Th Lebrec | Y Henry | Classy mare in the other branch of the business. Here for a change of scenery and will not be taxed |
(5)  Ilton Royal | | | | | 5 | D Lemetayer | N Lemetayer | Excellent campaigner in the other code. Here for reasons of conditioning and poses no danger |
(6)  Impartial | | | | | 5 | B Marie | B Marie | Fine servant when he can keep his action together. Looked good at Caen and if behaved will be no easy touch |
(7)  Illiana Du Clos | | | | | 5 | D Lefaucheux | D Lefaucheux | Has not yet achieved the sharpness she showed last season but drops back in class and can start to make progress |
(8)  Isocrate D'Ela | | | | | 5 | C Chenu | C Chenu | Got back in the game last month with a claiming victory at Enghien. Highly unlikely to repeat but can still play a role |
(9)  Idden Fortune | | | | | 5 | A Collette | F Nivard | Blows hot and cold but is obviously in fine condition. Back at a distance she likes and in this category will have a lot to offer |
(13)  Heraklion Desbois | | | | | 6 | Ph Gendry | Ph Gendry | Reliability not his strong suit but can get in on the action if he reproduces his penultimate performance |
A fine trotter with a strike-rate to envy, IDEAL DANCER (12) has been dynamic since returning to racing barefoot and is expected to pull off the hat-trick. It is unlikely to be all plane sailing though given how well ISABELLA DIMJY (11) has been performing, and returning to the harness code with Raffin in the wagon may prove just the ticket. IDDEN FORTUNE (9) is back at a distance she appreciates and in this company appears to be in with a decent shout. IMPARTIAL (6) will not be far from the act
Race 80: 14:10 Epsom Downs Princess Elizabeth Stakes (Group 3) (Fillies & Mares) GB 1m 113y - All Epsom Races
2nd (1)  Random Harvest | | | | | | 5 | Saffie Osborne | Ed Walker | Finished behind two of these rivals at Newmarket on seasonal debut; bagged Group 3 honours at San Siro (1m) last October but this is a better race for the grade and the task is made even harder by a 3lb penalty. |
4th (6)  Shaara | | | | | | 4 | Jim Crowley | John & Thady Gosden | Listed winner; soft ground was perhaps partly to blame for big defeat (behind a few of these opponents) on reappearance; record stands at 4-7 and, as a low-mileage filly from a powerful yard, she may yet resume her progress. |
(5)  Roman Mist | | | | | | 5 | Oisin Murphy | Archie Watson | Looked better than ever in Listed event at Goodwood (1m, heavy) on stable/seasonal debut, gamely making all; good third in this contest (on good ground) 12 months ago for Tom Ward and looks set for another big run. |
3rd (2)  Astral Beau | | | | | | 4 | Shane Kelly | Pam Sly | Has gained most wins on slow ground and it was soft when she ran respectably in Newmarket Group 2 most recently; the return to a forecast faster surface isn't ideal but she's progressive and impossible to dismiss. |
(3)  Potapova | | | | | | 5 | Ryan Moore | Sir Michael Stoute | Good second in this race last year then went one better in similar event at Sandown (1m, good) in August; pulled up (had irregular heartbeat) in the Goodwood race won by Roman Mist on reappearance; major contender provided she's back in top order. |
1st (4)  Prosperous Voyage | | | | | | 4 | Frankie Dettori | Ralph Beckett | Usually races at a higher level; found the 1m1f trip on soft ground beyond her in Newmarket Group 2 on seasonal debut; close second in the 1,000 Guineas and winner of the Falmouth last season; cracking chance on those pieces of form. |
Dropped back further in class and returned to forecast better ground, PROSPEROUS VOYAGE gets the vote. She sets a very smart standard on her best Group 1 form and this looks her easiest task for some time. Potapova and Roman Mist are taken to fill the next two places and repeat their finishing positions from this race last year.[Steve Boow]
Race 81: 14:15 Doncaster Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap (0-70) (5) 4yo+ GB 1m 6f 115y - All Doncaster Races
(4)  Hezmie | | | | | | 4 | Paula Muir | Chris Fairhurst | Down the field at Wetherby on reappearance, but didn't run badly and she's now 3lb lower than when a fair fourth of nine at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) on her final run last year; could improve for last time and is not discounted. |
(8)  Kitten's Dream | | | | | | 6 | Elisha Whittington | Scott Dixon | Two-time turf winner who won at Southwell (1m6f, AW) in February and went close at Wolverhampton last month; however, such high points have been in the minority this year and he's been soundly beaten the last twice. |
3rd (3)  Punxsutawney Phil | | | | | | 6 | Ben Robinson | Brian Ellison | Bumper, hurdle and chase winner who landed 1m4f AW maiden last December; however, he's struggled on his four starts since. |
(5)  Myboymax | | | | | | 5 | Aiden Brookes | Micky Hammond | Four-time turf winner who scored at Wolverhampton (1m6f, AW) last December but has found things difficult on his five outings since. |
2nd (7)  The Dancing Poet | | | | | | 7 | Joanna Mason | Brian Ellison | Disappointing at Newcastle in January and well beaten here a fortnight ago on his first run since; has something to prove but can't be ruled out off current mark, which is 5lb lower than when winning last August. |
(1)  Daniel Deronda | | | | | | 6 | Stefano Cherchi | Amy Murphy | With these blinkers back on he returned to form when third of five at Southwell (2m, AW) last month; also effective on turf; respected. |
4th (6)  Wannabe Brave | | | | | | 4 | Rowan Scott | James Fanshawe | Best form has come on AW but he's run just twice on turf and soft ground may not have been ideal at Thirsk last month; respectable third at Southwell (2m, AW) previously and not ruled out. |
1st (2)  Blow Your Horn | | | | | | 6 | Rossa Ryan | Ian Williams | 0-9 on turf but has run some good races on grass; close fourth of 14 at Lingfield (2m, AW) in April and unsuited by the steady pace when fourth of five at Chelmsford (2m, AW) last time; one to consider. |
Having appeared to be in good form on AW in April, BLOW YOUR HORN is taken to get off the mark on turf. Daniel Deronda ran well on AW last time and is second choice, ahead of Wannabe Brave.[Ben Hutton]
Race 82: 14:18 Scottsville South African Fillies Sprint (grade 1) Brought To You By The Witness(For Fillies and Mares at Weight SAF 6f - All Scottsville Races
4th (3)  Cold Fact | | | | | 4 | D Schwarz | A P Peter | Gained plenty of wins on straight tracks; came out on top by 1½l (at Turffontein Standside over this trip) when Whoa Whoa Whoa and Stiptelik were behind her latest; definite chance despite moving up in class |
| 3rd (9) Golden Hostess | | | | | 3 | A Domeyer | C Bass-Robinson | Fourth last month but only beaten less than a length (Greyville) upped to 1m; admirable career strike-rate and not far off when third in the fillies Grade 1 Majorca Stakes recently |
2nd (10)  Desert Miracle | | | | | 4 | C Zackey | M F De Kock | Landed the Empress Club 48 days ago and a prolific winner during her career; left punters frustrated after going off favourite four weeks ago (Greyville) |
1st (1)  Princess Calla | | | | | 5 | R Fourie | S G Tarry | Third over 5f at Turffontein Standside in the Computaform Sprint was a good effort latest, the fourth boosted the form since; running consistently and has winning form at this course; difficult to oppose |
(2)  Aunty Lizzy | | | | | 4 | G Van Niekerk | L Karriem | Solid career strike-rate; upped to 5f at Greyville last week when last of nine; blinkers been left off; opposable as tougher task in this company |
(4)  Stiptelik | | | | | 4 | L Mxothwa | B Crawford | Didn't run too badly when out of the frame at Turffontein Standside (beaten just over 3l at 13-2) latest when fourth to the reopposing Cold Fact; easy enough to take on as this is a tougher test |
| (5) Whoa Whoa Whoa | | | | | 4 | K Matsunyane | B Crawford | Went down by 1½l when third (this distance Turffontein Standside, fillies Grade 2) latest, behind the reopposing Cold Fact; a prolific winner during her career |
(6)  Ameena | | | | | 3 | S Moodley | G S Kotzen | Ran well (9-2) beaten a head over C&D five weeks ago; has won previously at this course; chance despite this step up in class |
| (7) Iphiko | | | | | 4 | A Mgudlwa | M F De Kock | Finished fifth but only beaten just under 2l at Kenilworth in January; has won previously at this course; returns from break; with more on her plate only limited appeal |
(8)  Gimme A Shot | | | | | 3 | K De Melo | M/a Azzie | Well beaten in the Empress Club (Turffontein Standside) latest; admirable career strike-rate; won at Vaal Classic five months ago and has a chance |
PRINCESS CALLA has to be the first name on the shortlist. She looks a reliable option and must have every chance over a distance that suits. Cold Fact isn't out of it while Ameena rates a serious contender, and Gimme A Shot should be in the mix despite a bad run last time.
Race 83: 14:20 Hexham Michael Quarrell Retirement Stakes Handicap Hurdle (0-115) (4) 4yo+ GB 2m 48y - All Hexham Races
4th (2)  Applaus | | | | | | 11 | Joshua Thompson | Micky Hammond | Five-time hurdle winner; holds no secrets from the handicapper but was ahead of Captain Zebo when keeping-on second here (2m4f, good) 11 days ago and today's drop back in trip won't be a problem. |
1st (1)  Captain Zebo | | | | | | 11 | Mr John Dixon | John Dixon | Without a win since 2020 and patently not the force of old but was seemingly aided by cheekpieces when posted two pretty good efforts here last month (2m/2m4f); can make his presence felt again. |
(5)  We Still Believe | | | | | | 5 | Danny McMenamin | Daragh Bourke | Not seen over hurdles since making the frame in three juvenile races for Ben Haslam in autumn 2021 but has been running well on the Flat (albeit off lowly marks) for new stable in recent months; interesting. |
2nd (3)  Les's Legacy | | | | | | 6 | Dillan Hurst | Susan Corbett | Dual C&D winner last season (good to soft/soft) and took form to new level when landing valuable series final at Kelso (2m5f, good to soft) in March; just ahead of Applaus when close second here (2m4f, good to soft) three weeks ago but went up another 2lb for that and may not be seen to quite the same effect back at 2m on good ground. |
3rd (4)  Miss Lamb | | | | | | 7 | Conor O'Farrell | Jedd O'Keeffe | Won C&D maiden on heavy ground in March and runner-up over C&D on both subsequent appearances (heavy/good to soft); today's faster ground may not be ideal but her handicap mark is workable and, if her useful bumper form is a guide, she may yet do better over hurdles. |
C&D winner MISS LAMB found one too good when odds on for a C&D novice last month but she certainly didn't run badly, and her close second here two starts ago proved she can be very competitive off this mark. Confidence in her would be slightly higher on slower ground but she is still the most appealing option. The top three on the racecard all ran well over 2m4f here when last in action and, of that group, Applaus may be the one best suited by today's drop back in trip. We Still Believe is tricky to weigh up on his handicap hurdle debut but has been running well on the Flat lately.[Chris Wilson]
Race 84: 14:25 Listowel Irish EBF Median Sires Series Maiden (IRE Incentive Race) IRE 6f 60y - All Listowel Races
(10)  Francoise Ardy | | | | | | 2 | Jamie Powell | Michael Patrick Fenton | First foal; dam unraced half-sister to 6f/7f Group 3 winner (inc 2yo) Confuchias and useful 6f/7f 2yo winner Little Whisper, out of 1m4f winner; homebred is by a sire who stayed middle-distances but speed on damline; others appeal more. |
(3)  Poppadom | | | | | | 2 | Ben Coen | Andrew Slattery | Fifth foal; half-brother to winners Kafu (5f-1m inc 2yo/AW/HK; RPR 92) and Optimumm (French 9.5f); dam placed 1m1f in France, half-sister to US 7f Grade 2 winner Rebellion; 10,000euros yearling is by a speed source; one of two runners for in-form yard. |
(4)  Layoftheland | | | | | | 2 | Gary Halpin | Sean Davis | Fifth foal; half-sister to Italian 1m7f/2m jumps winner Attlee; dam unplaced, half-sister to smart 9.4f-2m winner Winterlude out of 1m2f Group 3 winner; 2,500euros yearling is by a useful source of speed but doesn't make much appeal on debut. |
(7)  Motor City | | | | | | 2 | Gavin Ryan | James M Barrett | First foal; dam unraced half-sister to useful winners Crystal Estrella (1m2f) and Crystal Pegasus (1m2f-1m5f inc Listed) from the family of Canadian 1m4f Grade 1 winner Hillstar and 1m2f Group 1 winner Crystal Ocean; by a useful sire but bred to want further on damline. |
(8)  A Daughtersdelight | | | | | | 2 | Robbie Colgan | Patrick Magee | Seventh foal; half-sister to GB/Spanish 1m winner Wealth Tax (RPR 85); dam unraced half-sister to 1m4f Listed winner Five Fifteen from the family of Fragrant Mix (1m4f Group 1), Alpine Rose (1m2f Group 1); 4,000euros yearling is bred to stay further and best watched. |
(17)  Megarry | | | | | | 2 | | Gavin Cromwell | Third reserve; beaten 5.5l over 5f on debut at Cork after starting slowly; should have improved since but others look stronger. |
3rd (13)  Byzantine Empress | | | | | | 2 | Mpumelelo Mjoka | Kevin Thomas Coleman | Made a promising debut at Dundalk but it was a lesser effort at Cork since, so will have to resume progress today; this longer trip could suit, though. |
(6)  Harry The Rogue | | | | | | 2 | Andrew Slattery | Andrew Slattery | Third foal; dam unraced sister to Japanese 1m1f 2yo winner Shingan, half-sister to triple Canadian 1m4f Grade 1 winner Joshua Tree; 5,000euros foal was unsold for 14,000euros as a yearling; yard continues in good form but others appeal more; tough draw. |
(14)  Parish Record | | | | | | 2 | Rory Cleary | J S Bolger | First foal; dam unplaced 7f-1m2f (RPR 62), half-sister to 1m AW winner Legal Thriller, from the family of 1m 2yo Group 1 winner Loch Garman; might need further and others make more appeal. |
4th (2)  Elliptical | | | | | | 2 | Mikey Sheehy | Joseph Patrick O'Brien | Similar efforts on both starts, beginning with a 6f run at the Curragh before perhaps not seeing out an extended 7f at Roscommon last time; no easy task off this weight but should be involved again. |
(1)  Dandy Lichious | | | | | | 2 | James Ryan | G M Lyons | Ran respectably on debut at Dundalk over 5f and should have come forward from that effort; this trip can suit but has no easy task off this weight; positive draw. |
(16)  Charles Atlas | | | | | | 2 | W J Lee | W McCreery | Second reserve; beaten almost 10l on debut at the Curragh over 5f on testing ground; will have to improve plenty in these different conditions. |
2nd (12)  Scorchio | | | | | | 2 | Ronan Whelan | Jack W Davison | Sixth foal; half-sister to several winners incl' Thunderbear (6f inc 2yo; RPR 96), Dancing Feet (6f-7f AW; 96) and Elegant Drama (6f; 87); dam placed 6f (62), half-sister to 1m4f Group 2 winner Move Up; by a useful sire and worth a market check. |
1st (11)  Mary The Priest | | | | | | 2 | Gary Carroll | Joseph G Murphy | Both starts at the Curragh came on much softer ground but the best of them was over this trip last time (solid form); decent chance if handling this faster ground. |
(15)  Dandy Sands | | | | | | 2 | Dylan Browne McMonagle | Joseph Patrick O'Brien | First reserve; third foal; half-brother to Italian 7f-1m3f winner (inc 2yo) Sens Of Emperor; dam 1m4f winner (RPR 78), sister to 1m4f-2m2f (Cesarewitch) winner Never Can Tell, half-sister to Group-placed 1m/8.5f winner Fortify; 30,000euros yearling is by a quality source of speed; check market if getting in. |
(5)  Bruce Lightning | | | | | | 2 | Jack Kearney | Patrick Martin | Ran a cracking race on debut at 40-1 when third in a similar race over 5f at Cork; the ground was testing then but should be involved if handling this quicker surface; tough draw, though. |
(9)  Blame Thechampagne | | | | | | 2 | Nathan Crosse | Mrs John Harrington | Ran two solid races in defeat over 5f at the Curragh on testing ground; much-improved effort up to this trip in a Naas Group 3 last time and has a big chance off this weight, though a tough wide draw to overcome. |
On her run in a Group 3 last time, Blamethechampagne will take beating but she has a horror draw to overcome, so preference is for the similarly weighted MARY THE PRIEST. Though the selection is unraced on ground this quick, plenty by her sire handle it and she can make the most of her low draw. Elliptical, Dandy Licious and Bruce Lightning can run well. [Tyrone Molloy]
Race 85: 14:30 Auteuil Jean Victor Handicap Chase - All Auteuil Races
4th (8)  Hurrick Des Obeaux | | | | | 6 | T Beaurain | N Devilder | Probably needed a return run last month after 5 months absence. Best watched for now |
2nd (12)  Mandarin Basc | | | | | 8 | G Richard | P Journiac | Won over 3700m on May 14th in a Class 3 chase. Stronger race but can not be discounted |
3rd (7)  Toscana Du Berlais | | | | | 5 | F Bayle | A Chaille-Chaille | Won on the latest run over 3800m at Compiegne on May 10th. Merits consideration |
1st (1)  Filup | | | | | 8 | G Re | S Dehez | Won at this venue over 3700m on May 13th on the most recent run. Among the top chances |
(2)  Hardi Les Gars | | | | | 6 | L Zuliani | E Grall | Nice 3rd in a Class 2 chase at this track over 3700m on May 13th. In the mix |
(3)  Echiquier | | | | | 9 | A Zuliani | F Nicolle | Has won here over 4400m three runs back last November. Recent 4th over hurdles. Others make more appeal |
(4)  Champagne Mystery | | | | | 9 | N Gauffenic | N & A Zetterholm | Solid effort on the latest run over 4100m in a Grade 3 chase when 2nd last month. Ought to play a lead role |
(5)  Batame Du Bocage | | | | | 6 | J Charron | J Delaunay | Good 3rd in a Listed chase over 4400m three runs back at this venue in March. Live chance |
(6)  Haute Idee | | | | | 6 | Felix De Giles | Sourdeau Beauregard | Did well when 3rd at this venue over 3700m on May 13th. A winner here over hurdles and fences previously. One to watch closely |
(9)  Avel De Kerbarh | | | | | 7 | G Meunier | Mlle A S Pacault | Has been running in good races, but has been unplaced. A winner last year at this track over 4400m in a Listed chase. Needs to get back on track |
(10)  Hat Trick Sivola | | | | | 6 | T Chevillard | Mlle A S Pacault | Fair run when 4th over 3700m on May 13th at this venue. More required in a better race |
(11)  Blackfield | | | | | 7 | D Mescam | M Mescam | The recent 2nd at Compiegne on May 10th over 3800m was a good run. Ought to be thereabouts |
BATAME DU BOCAGE (5) looks best judged on her third at this venue three starts ago in a Listed chase over 4400m. She is the form choice. CHAMPAGNE MYSTERY (4) is more than capable of making life difficult, he looks ready for a win after two recent second-placed efforts, the latter in a Grade 3 chase at Compiegne on May 10th. FILUP (1) was a winner when last seen and looks sure to put in another good performance. BLACKFIELD (11) has been in good shape and also makes the shortlist.
Race 86: 14:30 Musselburgh Edinburgh Gin Raspberry Selling Stakes GB 5f 1y - All Musselburgh Races
(5)  Pumpkin Pie | | | | | | 2 | Graham Lee | Iain Jardine | Just over 3l behind Sankari when seventh of 11 on his Thirsk debut (5f, soft) last month, but finished a well-beaten last of four over this C&D (good) nine days later; others preferred. |
(8)  Mummy Peas | | | | | | 2 | Connor Murtagh | Adrian Paul Keatley | March foal by Kuroshio; half-sister to French/German 7f winner (including 2yo) Noshowlikeajoeshow; dam unraced half-sister to Group-placed 1m3f/1m6f winner Calayana out of 1m2f winning half-sister to Group-placed 1m2f winner Canndal; stable has the occasional 2yo winner first time and market useful. |
(6)  Chumbaa | | | | | | 2 | Jonny Peate | Roger Fell | Placed in three of her first four starts, including when second of ten stepped up in trip at Redcar (6f, good) 12 days ago; return to 5f may help, but she is the most exposed runner in the field and another placing may be her best hope. |
(3)  Churros | | | | | | 2 | Sam James | K R Burke | January foal by Calyx; first foal; dam 5f turf/6f AW 2yo winner (RPR 89), half-sister to winners Mondreise (Japanese 7f 2yo Grade 2) and Zap (useful 6f/7f including 2yo) out of maiden half-sister to 1m/1m2f Group 1 winner Medicean; already gelded, but his pedigree and his stable's record with 2yo newcomers (including so far this year) makes him one to monitor closely in the market. |
2nd (4)  Ponga | | | | | | 2 | Oisin Orr | Michael Bell | Promising debut when second of nine at Kempton (5f, AW) in April but, although placed twice on turf since (5f, soft), he hasn't really progressed; better ground may help but he does need to improve. |
1st (7)  Gray's Inn | | | | | | 2 | James Sullivan | Ollie Pears | Not bred to be a sprinter on the dam's side but she only found a subsequent winner just too good on her Ripon debut (5f, soft) last month; shouldn't be far away again if coping with the different conditions. |
4th (2)  Call Glory | | | | | | 2 | Paul Mulrennan | Jack Channon | Promising debut when fifth of 13 at Goodwood (5f, good to soft) having met trouble, but didn't really improve when seventh of 12 at Salisbury (5f, good to firm) seven days ago; more is required. |
3rd (1)  Sankari | | | | | | 2 | Billy Garritty | John Quinn | Well beaten in the Brocklesby on debut but has improved a good deal since, winning a Thirsk novice (5f, soft) last month and finishing second of 14 in a similar contest back at Doncaster (5f, good) a fortnight later; major player despite the penalty. |
A market check will be crucial as regards the chances of the two newcomers in this valuable seller, especially Churros whose stable is operating at around a 30% strike-rate with its 2yos this year, including first time out. Gray's Inn is respected if building on her promising Ripon debut on this different ground, but the choice is SANKARI whose first and second in a couple of novices last month read well in the context of this race. He looks the one to beat despite the penalty.[David Bellingham]
Race 87: 14:35 Worcester Manby Not Mandy Handicap Chase (0-120) (4) 5yo+ GB 2m 7f - All Worcester Races
3rd (3)  Shetland Bus | | | | | | 10 | Lee Edwards | Dr Richard Newland | Won two in a row last October (2m6f/3m, good) but this 10yo has been a long way below that level this spring and hopes are pinned on the first-time visor turning things around (replacing tongue-tie/cheekpieces). |
1st (2)  Kakamora | | | | | | 8 | Tom Bellamy | Tom George | Flopped at Ludlow last month and has something to prove on the back of that, but two starts ago he won at Huntingdon (2m7f, good to soft) and he's also effective on good ground; not ruled out. |
(4)  Dalkingstown | | | | | | 9 | Sean Bowen | Peter Bowen | Beaten when falling two out at Plumpton three weeks ago but may have needed that first run since last July; won two in a row off this mark here (2m7f, good to soft/good) last June, over fences/hurdles, and could go well. |
2nd (1)  Aviewtosea | | | | | | 8 | Paddy Brennan | Fergal O'Brien | Won two in a row last August/September (good/good to soft, including C&D) and it was his first run since when a soundly beaten third of six at Southwell (3m, good) 19 days ago, when making mistakes; could be sharper for that latest outing and he's a player if back to his best. |
Three-time course winner DALKINGSTOWN earns the vote in the expectation that he will improve for last month's comeback run. Aviewtosea was progressive last year and is feared most on his second start back from an absence.[Ben Hutton]
Race 88: 14:45 Epsom Downs Aston Martin 3YO "Dash" Handicap (0-90) (3) 3yo GB 5f - All Epsom Races
3rd (12)  Dickieburd | | | | | | 3 | William Pyle | Craig Lidster | Sole success came when making all at Chester (5f, good; 40-1) last summer; has not repeated the form and, although he did show up well for a long way at Southwell in March when last seen, he has more to prove than most. |
(10)  Minnesota Lad | | | | | | 3 | Cam Hardie | Richard Fahey | Hard to fancy judged on reappearance run when only ninth of 11 at Chester, but he raced wide that day and soft ground might have been against him; more convincing on a clearcut maiden win at Beverley (5f) last summer on his only encounter with ground firmer than good; could go well at a price. |
(1)  Democracy Dilemma | | | | | | 3 | Hollie Doyle | David Evans | Showed plenty of improvement when winning in good style at Thirsk (5f, soft) in April, typically always in the front rank, but he was disappointing under similar conditions at Chester 18 days later; has had far more racing than most of these and quick ground would be a slight concern. |
(8)  Betweenthesticks | | | | | | 3 | George Bass | Jack Channon | Front-runner with three 2yo wins; notched a personal best when beaten a neck by Estate at Salisbury (5f, good to firm) last Saturday, headed close home; 4lb higher and in a stronger race but not dismissed lightly. |
(9)  Swift Asset | | | | | | 3 | Andrea Atzeni | Richard Hannon | Often highly tried after winning Windsor maiden (5f, good to firm) last June; hasn't cut much ice in handicaps this year; falling in the weights but needs to get back on track. |
(11)  Zuffolo | | | | | | 3 | David Egan | Michael Dods | Speedily bred son of Bungle Inthejungle; floundered in the mud at Beverley on reappearance but he was quickly back on track with a cosy, strong-travelling win at Redcar (5f, good) 12 days ago; with further improvement very much on the cards, a 6lb rise could be lenient and he may follow up. |
2nd (5)  Miss Brazen | | | | | | 3 | Tom Marquand | Michael & David Easterby | Won twice for Karl Burke in 2022 and showed herself better than ever for new yard when sauntering to the front and hammering seven rivals at Beverley (5f) in May; not disgraced off revised mark in a big field at York two weeks ago; needs a bit more again here but a likely strong pace should play to her strengths and she's not discounted by any means; handles any ground. |
(4)  Grace Angel | | | | | | 3 | Jason Watson | Darryll Holland | Seemed to progress a chunk when making all at Redcar (5f, good) 12 days ago, though she was switched to race alone against the far rail and might have had an advantage; needs to confirm the improvement off today's 6lb higher mark. |
4th (7)  Jm Jungle | | | | | | 3 | Jason Hart | John Quinn | Lacks nothing in consistency and has steadily improved as well, finishing in front of several of these when a close second of 18 at York (5f, good to firm; 18-1; always prominent) two weeks ago; nudged up 4lb but has solid credentials and is in the mix once more. |
(14)  Tallulah Myla | | | | | | 3 | Marco Ghiani | Stuart Williams | Just one win from six attempts but she still has potential; made all in convincing fashion at Chelmsford (6f) in April and she was reeled in only late on at Wolverhampton (6f) three weeks ago; has plenty of speed and today's drop to 5f (on turf debut) could unlock further improvement. |
1st (6)  Tatterstall | | | | | | 3 | Connor Beasley | Michael Dods | A short head behind Miss Brazen when seventh at York last time, having made a winning reappearance at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) earlier in May; those efforts were an improvement on his 2yo form and he's bred to do even better in due course; one of two strong contenders trained by Michael Dods. |
(2)  Can To Can | | | | | | 3 | Barry McHugh | Adrian Nicholls | Bred to be useful and she took a big step in that direction when bolting up in first-time blinkers at Newcastle (5f, AW; 20-1) last month, making all; a 10lb rise does not look insurmountable and her sole win as a 2yo came on good to firm ground; major player if the headgear works a second time. |
(3)  Russet Gold | | | | | | 3 | Harry Davies | Roger Varian | Has run just four times and he looked a useful prospect when easily winning a Pontefract novice (5f, good to firm) on the third of them last summer; only third of eight when odds-on for York nursery two months later, but he's been gelded since and may well have untapped potential; interesting. |
(13)  Estate | | | | | | 3 | Oisin Murphy | Andrew Balding | Off the mark at the eighth attempt in first-time tongue-strap at Salisbury (5f, good to firm) last week, getting up near the finish; may have a bit more in the tank and he's one to consider for his powerful stable. |
An exciting first running of this pure test of speed for 3yos. Among the more interesting candidates are Tallulah Myla, attempting the trip for the first time, and Russet Gold, who has untapped potential on his return from a layoff and a gelding operation. Jm Jungle, Miss Brazen and Tatterstall, second, sixth and seventh at York last month, should be in the mix again but marginally preferred is Tatterstall's stablemate ZUFFOLO. A comfortable winner at Redcar 12 days ago, he can continue his progress and follow up. Clearcut Newcastle scorer Can To Can may provide the stiffest resistance.[Richard O'Brien]
Race 89: 14:47 Pontchateau Prix Loic Moutiez - Attele - All Pontchateau Races
1st (1)  Fabuleux D'Echal | | | | | 8 | Cl Frecelle | A Pacary | Got back in the game with a solid effort two weeks ago. Avoids the penalty and with form maintained looks competitively well in |
4th (10)  Granit Du Gers | | | | | 7 | D Heon | E Lelievre | Has been acquitting himself well in both codes of late. Little chance of returning home with silverware but still expected to give an honest account |
2nd (3)  Gentleman Piya | | | | | 7 | D Bonne | Mme N Viel-Pierre | Barring his Argentan blip he has been on a fine run this year. Left a very good impression at Vichy and can expect the lion's share of support |
3rd (9)  Flying Brickell | | | | | 8 | S Ernault | S Ernault | Serious type that drops back in class after a respectable Class C effort in Paris and should be competitive for a spot on the podium this time |
(2)  Elmet Blue | | | | | 9 | W Bourdon | V Marquez | Nothing of note on his formcard for some time and can be confidently disregarded |
(4)  Giana De Marzy | | | | | 7 | E Raffin | Mme C Thomas | Quality mare that would have finished 3rd at Nantes had she stayed in stride. Raffin maintains faith and expected to play a leading role |
(5)  Gloire Du Lupin | | | | | 7 | J Lehericey | J Marmion | Seldom far from the action but unseen since September and will not be given a hard race |
(6)  Grizzly Bear | | | | | 7 | Q Luc | J Monclin | Decent dual-purpose sort here for reasons of conditioning and with shoes on will have little to offer |
(7)  Gold D'Ecroville | | | | | 7 | B Marie | B Marie | Rarely disappoints when he can keep his action together. Has previously won here and must be taken seriously |
(8)  Gianina Bella | | | | | 7 | A Wiels | J Marmion | Useful mare but stays shod for return from a spell and will need the outing |
Beaten by little at Vichy a month ago, GENTLEMAN PIYA (3) finds himself on the front line here and looks eminently capable of imposing this time. The slightly more delicate GIANA DE MARZY (4) is also well-positioned on the first row and after a fine, but sanctioned, Nantes run will be dangerous if applied. Twice a winner already this season, FLYING BRICKELL (9) takes a big dip in class and despite the 25m handicap should still be competitive for a place. After reassuring at Chateaubriant, FABULE
Race 90: 14:50 Doncaster British EBF Ruby Jubilee Maiden Fillies' Stakes (GBB Race) GB 6f 111y - All Doncaster Races
(11)  What Times Tea | | | | | | 2 | Andrew Mullen | Iain Jardine | 16,000gns foal; second foal; dam 7f-1m winner (including Listed), half-sister to two talented winners out of 6f Listed winner; in a warm race for her debut and she could improve for the run. |
(2)  Come On Irene | | | | | | 2 | Rowan Scott | Nigel Tinkler | 18-1, beaten just over 3l when sixth of 12 on debut at Thirsk (5f, good) a fortnight ago; trainer's 2yos usually need their first runs and she shaped as though she'd be suited by this step up in trip, while there's potential in her pedigree; however, plenty of improvement is required. |
(4)  Jumeirah Breeze | | | | | | 2 | Luke Morris | George Margarson | 155,000gns yearling; eighth foal; closely related to winners Geocentric (5f including 2yo/Listed), No Leaf Clover (6f 2yo; RPR 103), To Wafij (5f 2yo; 103) and Ranchero (7f/1m; 91); may improve for this debut outing but she's bred to be precocious and is not discounted. |
(6)  Nighteyes | | | | | | 2 | Daniel Tudhope | David O'Meara | 150,000gns yearling; fourth foal; half-sister to 7f winner The Grey Wolf (RPR 61); dam 6f-7f winner (including Group 3) from classy family; market check advised but she'll need to be useful to win on debut in this field. |
(8)  Raknah | | | | | | 2 | Paul Hanagan | Andrew Balding | Failed to threaten when 4l fifth of eight on last month's debut at Newcastle (5f, AW; 5-1) but she made good late headway and this step up in trip could generate plenty of improvement; possible contender for respected yard. |
| 2nd (10) Star Of Mystery | | | | | | 2 | James Doyle | Charlie Appleby | Fifth foal; half-sister to four winners notably Althiqa (5f-1m including 2yo/US Grade 1) and Mysterious Night (6.5f-1m 2yo including Canadian Grade 1), both for this powerful yard; makes debut against rivals who have already shown significant ability but there's lots to like on paper. |
3rd (9)  Serene Seraph | | | | | | 2 | Pat Dobbs | Richard Hannon | 80,000gns yearling; third foal; closely related to UAE 1m dirt winner (RPR 89), half-sister to French 1m winner; dam 1m2f (Listed) and 1m3f winner; one to watch in the betting on debut but this looks a warm race. |
(3)  Jiwin | | | | | | 2 | Robert Havlin | John & Thady Gosden | 5-2 favourite when second of 12 on recent debut at Yarmouth (5f, good to firm), albeit no match for the winner; this 170,000gns breeze-up buy is open to improvement for her top stable and is firmly in calculations. |
(7)  Oops | | | | | | 2 | Callum Rodriguez | George Boughey | 15-2, promising fourth on debut at Newmarket (6f, good) a fortnight ago; has something to find with the runner-up Miss Roberts but her inexperience appeared evident in the Dip, prior to a strong finishing effort, and she's open to improvement over today's extra yardage; key player. |
4th (5)  Miss Roberts | | | | | | 2 | Hector Crouch | Ed Walker | 11-1, came from off the pace for a close second of ten on debut at Newmarket a fortnight ago (6f, good; Oops fourth), and the third has won since; holds leading form claims and there can be optimism she will improve. |
1st (1)  Carla's Way | | | | | | 2 | Jack Mitchell | Simon & Ed Crisford | £350,000 2yo (breeze-ups); third foal; dam 6f 2yo/7f winner (RPR 98) from talented family; wears a tongue-tie on debut; in good hands and no surprise to see a big run, especially if strong in the betting. |
Some of these have already shown significant promise, but the Godolphin newcomer STAR OF MYSTERY has an illustrious pedigree and is taken to make a winning start. Miss Roberts and Oops were second and fourth respectively at Newmarket a fortnight ago and Oops is feared most, having appeared to fail to handle the Dip before running on well. Yarmouth runner-up Jiwin could also be involved.[Ben Hutton]
Race 91: 14:53 Scottsville Golden Horse Sprint (grade 1)(Handicap) SAF 6f - All Scottsville Races
4th (1)  Bartholdi | | | | | 5 | C Zackey | M/a Azzie | Ran well when fourth in the Grade 1 Cape Flying Championships recently and admirable career strike-rate; well held in the Computaform Sprint latest (Turffontein Standside) |
| 3rd (5) Surjay | | | | | 4 | L Mxothwa | B Crawford | Is a multiple winner at this distance (all wins at this trip) and finished sixth in the Grade 1 Cape Flying Championships in January; upped to 7f last month (Greyville) when beaten just over 4l; with more on his plate is passed over |
| 2nd (8) Thunderstruck | | | | | 3 | S Khumalo | S G Tarry | Well held in the Horse Chestnut in April at Turffontein Standside stepped up to 1m; has won here |
| 1st (14) Gimme A Prince | | | | | 4 | K De Melo | D Kannemeyer | Has won here in the past and won the Cape Flying Championships four months ago; did well from a poor draw (Greyville) when close second at 5-1 latest and ahead of several of these rivals; more on his plate but looks a big player |
| (2) Full Velocity | | | | | 5 | K Matsunyane | S G Tarry | Has won here; beaten just over 3l when fifth of nine but didn't run badly at 9-2 (Turffontein Standside) running over this distance 35 days ago; is passed over as has more on her plate in this |
| (3) Seeking The Stars | | | | | 5 | R Khathi | V H Marshall | Has won here before but his recent form has taken a dip; didn't offer much when tenth of 14 (Greyville) when he was behind several of these rivals latest; looks vulnerable as tougher task in this company |
(4)  We'Re Jamming | | | | | 3 | G Van Niekerk | J S Snaith | Beaten narrowly at 10-1 (this trip Kenilworth, Grade 3) last month (form has been boosted); a good career strike-rate; this represents a step up in class but has to be considered |
| (6) Supreme Warrior | | | | | 4 | D De Gouveia | M/a Azzie | Admirable career strike-rate; ran encouragingly when 2½l third (this trip, Turffontein Standside, stakes race) last month, form which has been advertised since; is not ruled out despite moving up in class |
(7)  Good Traveller | | | | | 4 | R A Venniker | M L Roberts | Has won here before; ninth of 12 (this distance, Greyville, stakes race) last month; not likely to get competitive with this looking tougher than last time |
(9)  Countdown | | | | | 3 | S Moodley | G S Kotzen | No threat to winner, Rio Querari, at Kenilworth last month (finished eighth) running over this trip; a prolific winner during his career; facing a tougher assignment this time, may be vulnerable |
(10)  William Robertson | | | | | 4 | G Lerena | C Spies | Upped to 7f four weeks ago (Greyville) when beaten 4½l; ran well when second in the Grade 1 Computaform Sprint recently and solid career strike-rate; with more on his plate others have more pressing claims |
(11)  After The Rain | | | | | 5 | A Mgudlwa | G Van Zyl (jnr) | Finished in front of two of these (Greyville, this distance, stakes race) last month when seventh beaten just under 3l; season-ticket holder here with four wins; facing a tougher assignment than last month, easy enough to take on |
(12)  Gladatorian | | | | | 3 | S Veale | S H Ferrie | Narrow winner (SP 25-1) of a Listed handicap race on his first start for this trainer here latest; more on his plate this time but could go well |
(13)  Rio Querari | | | | | 6 | R Fourie | J S Snaith | Scored narrowly in a Grade 3 (Kenilworth) 33 days ago, form franked by next-time-out winner Going Up; has won multiple times on a straight course; must go on the shortlist despite moving up in class |
(15)  Taikonaut | | | | | 3 | M Yeni | R R Magner | Sixth of ten in the Computaform Sprint (Turffontein Standside) latest; a prolific winner during his career |
(16)  Under Your Spell | | | | | 4 | C Habib | S G Tarry | A course winner and fourth in the fillies Grade 1 Empress Club 49 days ago; finished sixth dropped back to this trip at Turffontein Standside last month; facing a tougher assignment than last month, may have to settle for supporting role at best |
(17)  Pearl Of Asia | | | | | 6 | Reserve 1 | R A Hill | Impressive record of three wins from seven runs here but hasn't won for a while; last of 11 (Greyville) latest; easy enough to take on as this is a tougher test |
(18)  Tread Swiftly | | | | | 5 | Reserve 2 | G Van Zyl (jnr) | Hard to see him taking this as this is a tougher test |
GIMME A PRINCE gets the vote. He can confirm superiority over Surjay, William Robertson and Seeking The Stars, who were behind him last time and has won over this trip before. Gladatorian has strong course form.
Race 92: 14:55 Hexham Most Important 3-Year-Old Race Today Juvenile Hurdle (GBB Race) GB 2m 48y - All Hexham Races
2nd (5)  Max Of Stars | | | | | | 3 | Sean Quinlan | Ollie Pears | Unplaced all four Flat starts; not beaten far when fourth of six on handicap debut in April (1m4f, AW; RPR 57) but others have stronger claims. |
(3)  Indication Rocket | | | | | | 3 | Nathan Moscrop | Rebecca Menzies | Seemingly aided by first-time tongue-tie when making all to open account on the Flat last month (1m, AW; RPR 64); should be okay stamina-wise over hurdles; contender if he takes to this game. |
4th (4)  Uncle Matthew | | | | | | 3 | Conor Ring | Evan Williams | Didn't live up to his very good Flat pedigree when with Godolphin but managed to win AW handicap in March (1m3f; RPR 69); changed hands for £16,000 soon afterwards and has travelled from South Wales to make hurdling debut for stable with 6-20 strike-rate here. |
1st (2)  Hourless | | | | | | 3 | Tom Cannon | Alan King | Improved to make winning Flat handicap debut off lowly mark in April (9.4f, AW); safely held on turf since but trainer Alan King is a dab hand with juvenile hurdlers and has a good strike-rate (5-13) with his occasional runners here. |
3rd (1)  City Of Ruins | | | | | | 3 | Danny McMenamin | Donald McCain | Third foal; brother to fair hurdler Tuddenham Green; dam 2m AW winner (RPR 58), half-sister to 1m4f Group 2 winner Horseplay and Flat/useful hurdle winner Devilment; in good hands but his five rivals all have experience from the Flat; market may guide. |
(6)  Waitara | | | | | | 3 | Jack Tudor | David Pipe | 2-6 on the Flat in France, the latter win gained in 1m2f claimer in March; new stable has won the last two editions of this race; likely contender. |
David Pipe is bidding for a hat-trick of wins in this cheekily named juvenile hurdle and his dual French Flat winner WAITARA looks a very likely candidate. Uncle Matthew and Hourless (preferred in that order) also represent stables with good strike-rates at this track, and have also both won on the Flat.[Chris Wilson]
Race 93: 15:00 Listowel Pat Smullen Handicap IRE 6f 60y - All Listowel Races
(16)  Theriverrunsdeep | | | | | | 7 | Rory Cleary | Seamus G O'Donnell | Second reserve; triple AW winner was regressive over the winter on that surface and is 3lb out of the handicap on return. |
(7)  Nine Tales | | | | | | 5 | Andrew Slattery | Ray Hackett | Dual winner in 2021 for Roger Varian but no trace of that form in two starts for this yard and blinkers have to have a major effect. |
(4)  Fly To Glory | | | | | | 4 | Ben Coen | P J F Murphy | Won twice on AW in UK early last year for Archie Watson but became regressive; well beaten on soft at Navan on return; this ground can suit better but has to improve. |
(11)  Soi Dao | | | | | | 4 | Jamie Powell | Michael Patrick Fenton | Soft ground winner in UK but has been below that form in two starts for this yard; blinkers need to have a positive effect. |
(15)  Maggie Thunder | | | | | | 7 | Siobhan Rutledge | G Hassett | First reserve; triple AW winner over 5f has been placed over this trip on turf; 3lb out of h'cap on seasonal debut. |
4th (2)  Furnace Creek | | | | | | 4 | Robbie Colgan | Joseph Anthony Murray | Won a Cork maiden over this trip last year; has been nowhere near that form in three runs since but two of those were on unsuitably soft ground, so isn't dismissed. |
(12)  Inventor | | | | | | 6 | Cian Horgan | Gillian Scott | Has been well beaten on testing ground last few starts but his form on a sound surface last year gives him a chance returned to Good ground; decent draw. |
(10)  Fox Degree | | | | | | 3 | Chris Hayes | Miss Kate McGivern | Won a 5f Ffos Las handicap last year on quick ground; lost her form and had issues at the start after; probably best watched on seasonal/stable debut. |
| 3rd (8) Downforce | | | | | | 11 | W J Lee | W McCreery | Veteran has run well in defeat at times this season but is best suited to softer ground than this so is opposable. |
(9)  Gobi Star | | | | | | 5 | Jack Kearney | Patrick Martin | Dual winner last year was below form at Navan last time, having run well at times in defeat at Dundalk over the winter; has to get back to best; tough draw. |
(13)  Las Cuatro | | | | | | 3 | Leigh Roche | G M Lyons | Beaten fav' at short prices both AW starts last year; similar run at Cork last time on comeback; of interest on handicap debut but his high draw is a negative. |
(14)  Elmo Lincoln | | | | | | 3 | Nathan Crosse | W McCreery | Raced keenly early over 1m at Killarney but still a fine run; finished 9th after a troubled passage with a visor on in the 7.00 Fairyhouse Thursday; 3lb out of h'cap. |
1st (1)  Warrior Brave | | | | | | 5 | Gary Carroll | Ross O'Sullivan | Didn't win last year but ran some fine races in defeat; not at his in three starts in Bahrain over the winter but has come a long way down the h'cap, so is of some interest. |
(6)  Karaoke | | | | | | 3 | Dylan Browne McMonagle | Joseph Patrick O'Brien | Won a Dundalk 6f maiden last summer and ran well at Cork on return over 7f on soft ground; this trip on faster ground should suit better and a solid chance from a decent draw. |
(3)  Half Nutz | | | | | | 6 | Adam Caffrey | Adrian McGuinness | Six-time winner ran better than his finishing position suggests at Curragh last time over 7f; might find this trip a bit sharp on lively ground but can be a player from his low draw. |
2nd (5)  Coumshingaun | | | | | | 4 | Calvin Ngcobo | Kevin Thomas Coleman | Won a C&D maiden a year ago before Curragh h'cap win; decent run last time back at latter track but didn't find as much off the bridle as seemed likely; draw not ideal but chance. |
Having run poorly on unsuitaby soft ground on the last few occasions, INVENTOR should be more effective back on a lively surface and can score. After a pleasing enough return at Cork on ground softer than ideal, Karaoke can get involved. Las Cuatro is interesting on handicap debut but has a tough draw. Half Nutz and Coumshingaun are others to consider. [Tyrone Molloy]
Race 94: 15:05 Auteuil De La Muette Handicap Hurdle - All Auteuil Races
3rd (8)  Vandrimar | | | | | 5 | G Meunier | Mlle A S Pacault | Nice 3rd at this venue over 3800m on April 29th. Warrants plenty of respect |
4th (1)  Master Nonantais | | | | | 5 | Felix De Giles | H Merienne | 3rd two starts ago over 3800m in a Listed hurdle on April 25th. Can make the frame |
2nd (6)  Ispano Star | | | | | 5 | J Charron | M Seror | Did well when 3rd at this venue over 3900m on April 18th. Strong contender |
1st (3)  Loquas | | | | | 5 | J Da Silva | Y Fouin | 2nd two runs back at this track over 4300m on May 21st in a Grade 3 hurdle. Each way must |
(2)  Ideal D'Allier | | | | | 5 | A Zuliani | F Nicolle | Fair 2nd two starts ago over 3900m on March 31st in a chase. Others make more appeal |
(4)  Numerus Borget | | | | | 5 | L Zuliani | D Satalia | A fair 3rd over 3600m in a hurdle race at this venue in early March. Others rate higher |
(5)  Orange Diamond | | | | | 5 | D Mescam | M Mescam | Unplaced on two runs so far in 2023. Is capable on his day but needs to get back on track |
(7)  Monacoville | | | | | 5 | N Ferreira | S Dehez | 3rd at Compiegne on return to the track last month after 6 months away. Lightly raced but talented. Player |
(9)  Great Feeling | | | | | 5 | N Howie | M Seror | Credible 4th on the last run over 3900m at this venue on May 21st. Might find a few too good |
MONACOVILLE (7) is obviously quite fragile but has plenty of talent. He can improve off a recent run at Compiegne when an encouraging third last month and get his first win since 2021. ISPANO STAR (6) ran well when third over 3900m here on April 18th. He can give a good account of himself once more. VANDRIMAR (8) has been performing well and was a nice third at this track in April when last seen. He is capable of getting in the shake-up. LOQUAS (3) is another that has nice course form and should
Race 95: 15:05 Musselburgh Edinburgh Gin Queen Of Scots Fillies' Stakes (Listed Race) GB 7f 33y - All Musselburgh Races
6th (6)  Classic Puzzle | | | | | | 3 | Graham Lee | Ollie Pears | Both runs in maidens at Thirsk (7f, soft) this spring, going down by a head on the first occasion and winning nicely four weeks ago, but quite apart from the different conditions this is a much more daunting task. |
3rd (7)  Lady Onyx | | | | | | 3 | Danny Sheehy | J P Murtagh | 8-1 when making a successful debut at Gowran Park (7f, soft) last month; open to improvement but faces different conditions and the form of that race hasn't worked out. |
7th (5)  Basil Martini | | | | | | 3 | Declan McDonogh | Joseph Patrick O'Brien | Landed a Group 3 at the Curragh (7f, yielding to soft) last September before well held in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies' Turf; should be all the better for her reappearance when fifth of nine in a Listed contest at Cork (5.5f, soft to heavy) last month, but ground on the fast side of good would pose a question for her. |
4th (1)  Fast Response | | | | | | 4 | Sam James | K R Burke | Three wins last year including a Listed success at Doncaster (6f, heavy) in November; has run well in similar company since returning, finishing second of ten back at Doncaster (6f, heavy) and fifth of 16 at Bath (5f, good to soft), but she has something to prove up to 7f for the first time and does seem best suited by a soft surface; stable won this last year. |
5th (2)  Espressoo | | | | | | 4 | Joe Fanning | Charlie Johnston | Made a successful return from seven months off at Ayr (7f, good) 11 days ago, but that was in a handicap off a mark of 83 so she will do well to make an impact at this level. |
| 1st (4) White Moonlight | | | | | | 6 | Louis Steward | Saeed bin Suroor | Lightly raced 6yo who seemed to have retained her ability when twice narrowly beaten at Meydan (7f/1m) at the start of the year (including in Group 2 company), but finished a well-held fifth of eight in a Group 3 at Lingfield (7f, AW) three weeks ago (has won on Polytrack); down in grade but still enough to prove. |
2nd (3)  Heredia | | | | | | 4 | Sean Levey | Richard Hannon | Won her first four starts over 6f-1m and although beaten in four outings since, she has been placed in both starts in Listed company as when going down narrowly to the subsequent Group 2 winner Azure Blue at Newmarket (6f, good to soft) four weeks ago; no problem with the return to this trip on a faster surface and a major player. |
The two Irish challengers are worthy of respect given the stables they represent, but the form of the race Lady Onyx won on her debut isn't working out so last season's Group 3 winner Basil Martini may prove the pick of the pair. However, fast ground would be a question for her so HEREDIA is preferred. Already twice placed at Listed level, the form of her narrow defeat at Newmarket last time has since been well advertised by the winner and the return to this longer trip is no worry at all.[David Bellingham]
Race 96: 15:10 Worcester Tantec Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race) GB 2m - All Worcester Races
(1)  Ropeman | | | | | | 5 | Tabitha Worsley | Danni O'Neill | Never a threat and well held at Lingfield (AW) and Huntingdon (good); has an experience edge over his younger rivals but still hard to recommend. |
4th (6)  The Masters Maiden | | | | | | 4 | Alex Edwards | Mel Rowley | By Jack Hobbs; dam runner-up in two 2m4f hurdles, sister to winners Bellshill (high-class bumper/2m-3m1f jumps) and Chieftain's Choice (bumper and useful 2m-2m3f hurdle); useful pedigree; stable 6-62 in bumpers in recent seasons. |
2nd (3)  Thirtyfour Thirty | | | | | | 4 | Sam Twiston-Davies | Nigel Twiston-Davies | By Telescope out of the useful bumper and 2m4f-2m5f hurdle winner Lifeboat Mona; yard is an impressive 4-15 in Worcester bumpers in the last five seasons; makes plenty of appeal on paper. |
3rd (5)  Military Mistress | | | | | | 4 | Paul O'Brien | Nicky Henderson | Like stablemate Johnny Blue, she's a newcomer by Soldier Of Fortune, and the rest of her pedigree is encouraging for a race of this nature too (half-sister to the useful Monkshood; dam won a bumper); Nico De Boinville has presumably had the choice but this one still needs a market check. |
(4)  Hint Of Sage | | | | | | 4 | A P Heskin | Fergal O'Brien | Sister to the 3m1f hurdle winner Exmoor Forest, out of an unraced half-sister to the smart performer (including in bumpers) Horner Woods; stable an excellent 4-11 in bumpers this season; has to be respected. |
1st (2)  Johnny Blue | | | | | | 4 | Nico de Boinville | Nicky Henderson | 70,000euros 3yo; half-brother by Soldier Of Fortune to four winners including the useful 2m-2m4f jumper Mister Hotelier; top stable operates at 24% in bumpers; high on the list. |
The market should be watched carefully, especially with Nicky Henderson running two of the five newcomers. Fergal O'Brien's fine record in bumpers so far this season swings the pendulum in favour of HINT OF SAGE, with Thirtyfour Thirty and Henderson's Johnny Blue seen as the main dangers in that order.[Richard O'Brien]
Race 97: 15:20 Epsom Downs Aston Martin "Dash" Handicap (Heritage Handicap) GB 5f - All Epsom Races
5th (7)  One Night Stand | | | | | | 6 | P J McDonald | Scott Dixon | Front-runner who notched three AW wins in the winter of 2021-22; out of form when last seen in February and now has plenty to prove after a break and on his first turf outing for nearly two years. |
(19)  Papa Don't Preach | | | | | | 4 | William Pyle | Kevin Frost | Off the mark for this yard over this trip at Newcastle (awarded race) in January; hit and miss since, finishing behind Navello and Sampers Seven when fifth at Thirsk last month; more needed to win a race of this nature but William Pyle's 7lb claim is a bonus. |
(18)  The Thin Blue Line | | | | | | 5 | Cam Hardie | Keith Dalgleish | Usually comes from well off the pace, as when improving to score at Musselburgh (5f, good to soft) in April; however, he was only fifth of nine at Carlisle 12 days ago and now contests a much stronger race off a 2lb higher mark; up against it unless finding further progress. |
(20)  Recon Mission | | | | | | 7 | Mollie Phillips | Tony Carroll | Front-runner; best recent efforts when close second over C&D (soft; also handles good to firm) and at Lingfield (AW); not disgraced at Nottingham three weeks ago but this is a much stronger race and he's 3lb out of the weights. |
1st (11)  Navello | | | | | | 4 | Andrea Atzeni | George Boughey | 1-1 at Brighton, which suggests this track will be fine, but he went up 4lb for a win at Thirsk (5f, good) last month and was only third of four at Windsor on Monday; cheekpieces return for the first time this year. |
(12)  Lord Riddiford | | | | | | 8 | Marco Ghiani | John Quinn | Won the same Goodwood handicap for the second year running last July; now back to the same mark but this year's efforts have been subdued, down the field at York (33-1) 16 days ago; needs to turn over a new leaf. |
(4)  Look Out Louis | | | | | | 7 | Barry McHugh | Julie Camacho | Had an excellent record at Chester before finishing a tailed-off last of six there three weeks ago; perhaps the soft going that day was against him (unplaced on both runs on such ground) and he's now only 1lb above his last winning mark, but this is a hot race and he needs to hit a new high. |
| (8) Came From The Dark | | | | | | 7 | Saffie Osborne | Ed Walker | Formerly smart (won 5f Group 3 in July 2021) but not the force of old, best effort this year when a never-nearer third of eight in a muddling event at Newmarket two weeks ago; down to his lowest mark since 2019 but others make a bit more appeal on recent evidence. |
(15)  Angle Land | | | | | | 4 | Hayley Turner | Robert Cowell | Compiling an impressive CV and a Goodwood win (5f, good) last week took her record to 6-29; may not have reached her limit just yet but she's up in grade here and off a career-high mark. |
| (5) Alligator Alley | | | | | | 6 | Jason Watson | David O'Meara | Landed a 5f AW hat-trick in the winter, delivered late each time, but hasn't matched that form back on turf, only eighth of 14 at York last week; seemingly needs to rediscover his spark, but the fitting of a visor may help and a strongly run race would play to his strengths; could have a say. |
(17)  Lihou | | | | | | 7 | Hollie Doyle | David Evans | Dependable 5f specialist who has four wins to his name already this year and was just edged out by Angle Land at Goodwood eight days ago; 1-1 here and handles all types of ground; unlikely to be far away. |
(2)  Mountain Peak | | | | | | 8 | Tom Marquand | Ed Walker | 8yo who was better than ever last year, beaten only a head under Tom Marquand in this race (50-1) off 3lb lower; very much in the mix if he can repeat that form, but he ended 2022 in something of a lull and failed to beat a rival on his reappearance at York 16 days ago. |
(16)  Sampers Seven | | | | | | 6 | G Cheyne | Michael Appleby | Has speed to burn and she gave best only late on when third to Navello at Thirsk (5f, good) two weeks ago on second outing this year; can be fancied to gain her revenge on that rival on 5lb better terms, especially as this sharp track should suit her down to the ground; interesting contender. |
(9)  Ancient Times | | | | | | 5 | Kaiya Fraser | Harry Eustace | Front-runner; progressed well last season, winning two 5f events, and he might have needed his reappearance when fourth of eight at Newmarket last month; no surprise to see him turn the tables on third-placed Came From The Dark, and with more improvement to come he's not ruled out for the win. |
2nd (1)  Silky Wilkie | | | | | | 4 | Clifford Lee | K R Burke | Much improved this year, gaining a wide-margin success at Musselburgh (5f, good to soft) in April; far from disgraced in Group 3s at Newmarket since, the draw doing him no favours last time, but has to give weight all round back in a handicap and will require another career best to prevail. |
4th (6)  Zarzyni | | | | | | 6 | Connor Beasley | David & Nicola Barron | Rather underwhelming since a fine third of 20 at Ascot (5f, good to firm) last summer but his mark has dropped significantly and he might have needed his two runs this year (just ahead of Alligator Alley when seventh at York last week); usually comes with a late rattle; impossible to discount. |
(14)  Mokaatil | | | | | | 8 | Sean D Bowen | Ian Williams | Has a cracking record at Epsom, winning this race in 2021 and finishing fourth of 20 last year; almost certainly needed the run when beating just one home at Newmarket on reappearance seven weeks ago and the usual cheekpieces now return; now back to his last winning mark and the experienced claimer Sean Bowen (over 270 rides in Ireland) takes off 7lb; one to take seriously. |
(10)  Vintage Clarets | | | | | | 4 | Oisin Murphy | Richard Fahey | Only fourth when favourite at Ripon five weeks ago but he'd previously shaped better when second on reappearance at Musselburgh; those runs came on slow ground but his three wins have been on good or firmer (all at 5f) and he could now return to his very best under ideal conditions and from a stand-side draw; Oisin Murphy (6-11 for this yard) is a positive booking. |
(13)  Live In The Moment | | | | | | 6 | Kieran O'Neill | Alice Haynes | Surged back to form when short-headed in a big field at Doncaster (6f, good) two weeks ago and the third has won since; returning to the minimum trip should suit (all five wins at 5f) and a draw against the stand rail could be an advantage; has not been long with this yard and he's more persuasive than most. |
3rd (3)  Clarendon House | | | | | | 5 | Daniel Muscutt | Robert Cowell | Ideally suited by 5f on quick ground and showed his liking for downhill tracks when pulling clear with a handicap blot at Goodwood on last year's reappearance; made an encouraging return when fifth of 13 at York last month, fading only late on; has plenty in his favour and high on the list. |
A typically competitive Dash may go the way of LIVE IN THE MOMENT who was having only his second run for Alice Haynes when edged out in a big field at Doncaster two weeks ago. He's well handicapped on the pick of his form from 2021 and should be suited by returning to the minimum distance. Any possible draw advantage is hard to predict but others with chances from double-figure stalls include the unexposed Ancient Times, the patiently ridden Alligator Alley and the very speedy Sampers Seven, while Oisin Murphy is a positive booking for Vintage Clarets. If a low-numbered stall is no drawback (and three of the last seven winners were drawn one or two), Clarendon House may pose the biggest threat of all.[Richard O'Brien]
Race 98: 15:22 Lyon-Parilly Pivoines Maiden Stakes - All Lyon Parilly Races
1st (5)  M'Silla | | | | | 2 | S Ladjadj | C&y Lerner | Another likely to improve after a pleasing debut in good company but is held on that form by FREVILLE (2). Will have more to offer |
3rd (3)  Ruby In The Rocks | | | | | 2 | S Ruis | N Perret | Showed her inexperience when 6th on debut but will be wiser to the task now given that experience. Keep safe |
4th (6)  Rita Aurora | | | | | 2 | F Valle Skar | Mlle J Dupont-Fahn | Encouraging 3rd on debut and will have gained plenty from the experience. Respect with rider's 1,5kg allowance |
2nd (2)  Freville | | | | | 2 | A Lemaitre | Chr Head | Made a promising start to her career in a competitive field and that form has worked out well. One to beat with improvement expected |
(1)  Noronha | | | | | 2 | T Piccone | C Escuder | Open to improvement after finishing 7th in her debut outing so could get into the picture. Place chance |
(4)  Chincha Alta | | | | | 2 | A Orani | J Reynier | Did not go unnoticed when finishing 5th on debut and should improve with the benefit of that experience |
(7)  Arizona | | | | | 2 | M Grandin | T Richard | Failed to confirm the promise of her debut 4th when only finishing 6th last time. Needs to improve to feature |
(8)  Miss Ascot | | | | | 2 | G Bon | T Richard | Has finished unplaced (7th) in both outings, so hard to make a case for here. Others make more appeal |
(9)  Make A Wish | | | | | 2 | C Banz | C Escuder | Christophe Escuder-trained Morandi debutante who ought to benefit from her rider's 3,5kg allowance |
FREVILLE (2) made an encouraging debut (2nd) in a good field at Chantilly and won't be long in opening her account if building on that promise, so she gets the nod here. M'SILLA (5) represents the same formline and ought to be competitive with the benefit of that experience. RUBY IN THE ROCKS (3) and RITA AURORA (6) are also likely to improve after a pleasing introduction, so could get into the picture too.
Race 99: 15:25 Doncaster Darley Novice Stakes (GBB Race) GB 7f 6y - All Doncaster Races
6th (2)  Dubawi Warrior | | | | | | 3 | Cieren Fallon | William Haggas | Well-bred sort from a top yard but went off at 14-1 and offered no significant short-term promise on his 1m2f Newmarket debut a fortnight ago; down 3f in trip. |
| 2nd (6) Back See Daa | | | | | | 3 | Charles Bishop | K R Burke | Beaten over 5l by the reopposing Onslow Gardens when fourth on her 7f Ascot debut (good) last September; went down only narrowly but failed to advance her RPR at Newcastle (7f again) ten weeks later; early days but improvement will be needed on reappearance. |
3rd (4)  Laoisman | | | | | | 3 | Robert Havlin | S Woods | Night Of Thunder colt who finished a close second in 1m Pontefract maiden on debut, but went backwards from that when down the field at Newmarket 15 days ago (both 1m, good); even a return to the debut form probably won't be enough. |
1st (3)  Game Set | | | | | | 3 | James Doyle | Owen Burrows | Brother to the same owner's quite useful 6f/7f winner Razeyna (RPR 91); interesting to see how he goes in the betting on debut. |
5th (5)  Onslow Gardens | | | | | | 3 | Pat Dobbs | Richard Hannon | Looked a winner in waiting when second in 7f maidens at Newmarket (good to firm) and Ascot (good; Back See Daa over 5l behind in fourth); failed to land short odds at Haydock on final start but will have a big say if bouncing back to the earlier form on his reappearance after a gelding operation. |
4th (1)  Resolute Man | | | | | | 3 | Jack Mitchell | Roger Varian | Won over 7f on Yarmouth debut last October; faded in the closing stages after briefly looking in control on his 7f Newbury reappearance, but perhaps he needed the outing a bit more than was anticipated (went off 4-6) and the fact he held an entry in the Group 1 St James's Palace at the time suggests his leading stable thinks quite a bit of him. |
The fact RESOLUTE MAN held a Group 1 entry when sent off a short-priced favourite under a penalty in an 11-runner Newbury novice on his reappearance suggests he's held in high regard by the Roger Varian stable. He couldn't get the job done on that occasion but impressed with the way he travelled and can give the weight away here. Onslow Gardens is the obvious main threat unless the market vibes are notably strong surrounding Owen Burrows' newcomer Game Set. [Andrew Sheret]
Race 100: 15:28 Scottsville World Sports Betting Mr 94 Handicap(Open) SAF 1m 165y - All Scottsville Races
(6)  News Stream | | | | | 7 | R A Venniker | M Dixon | Ran well at this venue when first in 2021; solid effort in a handicap two months ago upped to 1m1f at Greyville; others appeal more as this is a tougher test |
(13)  Whispers Of War | | | | | 5 | M Yeni | C Spies | Stepped up to 1m1f in a handicap on Tuesday at Vaal Classic; has won here before; with more on his plate has questions to answer |
(11)  Etiquette | | | | | 4 | S Moodley | G B Puller | Posted a good effort when fourth here 48 days ago and admirably consistent; respectable third in a handicap at Greyville Polytrack last month (dropped back to 1m1½f); may have to settle for supporting role as this is a tougher test |
(8)  Kaptein | | | | | 5 | L Mxothwa | B Crawford | On a long losing run; last of ten (handicap, Vaal Classic) in January; back from a break; others appeal more with this looking tougher than last time |
(7)  Bella Siccome | | | | | 4 | S Hlengwa | P V Lafferty | Has won here in the past; creditable fourth over C&D latest in what looked an up-to-scratch fillies Listed race; only female in race; dropping in class but hard to recommend |
| (4) Sunday Island | | | | | 4 | R Khathi | W A Nel | Went down by a short head sent off 9-4 in a handicap at Greyville Polytrack last month finished just ahead of Etiquette |
| 2nd (10) Aurora Storm | | | | | 3 | T Godden | P B Muscutt | Won by just over 1l last week upped to 1m1½f here in what looked a strong handicap; his official mark has been hit; is respected despite being up in class |
3rd (1)  African Dusk | | | | | 3 | C Maujean | G B Puller | Has won here before; respectable effort to finish third in a handicap latest (Greyville); form advertised by the second; facing a tougher assignment than last month, not one to rely on |
| 4th (2) El Rey Viene | | | | | 3 | S Khumalo | D C Howells | A course winner; creditable sixth here over 1m4f latest |
(3)  Tabebuia | | | | | 4 | R Fourie | G Van Zyl (jnr) | Landed Turffontein Standside handicap in good style making debut for this handler two months ago when obliging off highest career mark; hard to dismiss |
| (5) Kitchakal | | | | | 3 | S Veale | D C Howells | Scored by 1l five weeks ago when obliging off career-high rating here in what looked an up-to-scratch handicap; this represents a step up in class but likely to be in contention |
(12)  Wiccan Warrior | | | | | 3 | A Mgudlwa | G Van Zyl (jnr) | Has won here in the past; last of nine four weeks ago (Greyville); might find this company a little easier but easy enough to take on |
1st (9)  Ponte Pietra | | | | | 3 | K De Melo | D Kannemeyer | Came out on top by 1l latest (Greyville) from career-high mark in what looked an up-to-scratch handicap; good effort when third here five weeks ago and progressing with racing; more on his plate this time but should be thereabouts |
There's not much between those likely to be in the mix - Aurora Storm is respected albeit he is up in the weights while Kitchakal should appreciate this course. However, the selection is PONTE PIETRA who has the potential to rate higher and on his sixth career run, he looks the sort to keep on improving.
Race 101: 15:30 Hexham Langley Castle An Outstanding Small Hotel Handicap Chase (0-110) (4) 5yo+ GB 3m 41y - All Hexham Races
4th (2)  Grange Ranger | | | | | | 11 | Conor O'Farrell | Micky Hammond | Began last season with win off 4lb higher at Wetherby (3m, good) in November but hasn't been in the same form again since, and was about 19l behind Lights Are Green and No Regrets when fifth over C&D last month. |
2nd (3)  Spark Of Madness | | | | | | 7 | Stephen Mulqueen | Lucinda Russell | Collected two small-field chase wins last season, the latter off today's mark at Newcastle (2m4f, good) in November; comes here after respectable fourth at Perth (2m4f, good) last month; a possible if suited by today's step up in trip. |
(5)  The Electrician | | | | | | 7 | Ryan Mania | R Mike Smith | Won over 2m4f here just over a year ago and just held on to add to his tally at Carlisle (2m5f, good to soft) in April; placed off today's mark here (2m4f) last month and should be fine over today's trip; probably won't be far away. |
(6)  Ballynagran | | | | | | 8 | Henry Brooke | Joanne Foster | Returned to form with front-running win over C&D (good to soft) last month and is now 2-7 over fences; his overall profile remains somewhat unconvincing, though, and today's faster ground may not be ideal. |
1st (1)  No Regrets | | | | | | 9 | Sean Quinlan | Nicky Richards | Capitalised upon some significant help from the handicapper when winning narrowly in first-time cheekpieces at Wetherby (3m, soft) in March and probably bettered that performance when close second to Lights Are Green over C&D (good to soft) last month; fine on good ground too and still very well treated on older form. |
3rd (4)  Lights Are Green | | | | | | 6 | Jonathon Bewley | George Bewley | Gamely fended off sustained challenged from No Regrets to win over C&D (good to soft) last month and followed up with comfortable success at Cartmel (3m1f, good) a week ago; another 8lb higher here but still has low mileage and ought to make a bold bid from the front. |
Lightly raced 6yo Lights Are Green has thrived in recent weeks and is not opposed lightly as he bids to complete a hat-trick, but he had to fight hard to fend off NO REGRETS over C&D last month and Nicky Richards' runner is now 9lb better off.[Chris Wilson]
Race 102: 15:35 Listowel Shay Rooney Handicap IRE 7f 15y - All Listowel Races
(9)  Monty Man | | | | | | 3 | Rory Cleary | Laura Hourigan | Won over this trip at Newcastle for Karl Burke last November but has been regressive in three starts since; probably best watched on debut for new yard. |
(12)  Shamastar | | | | | | 3 | Andrew Slattery | David Marnane | Well beaten on handicap debut at Leopardstown, even allowing for being hampered when weakening; will have to improve plenty for addition of a hood. |
| (3) Maid To Shine | | | | | | 4 | Jack Kearney | G Hassett | Showed improved form when winning a Dundalk maiden over this trip in February; was beaten 13l on return at the Curragh last week and will have to improve plenty. |
2nd (7)  Linger For Longer | | | | | | 4 | James Ryan | Augustine Leahy | Still a maiden after 14 starts over various trips; fine third in a 5f Tipperary maiden two starts ago but was below that level since at Naas off this mark; stays further, so this rise in trip can help. |
(10)  Sense Of Security | | | | | | 4 | Jake Coen | J Larkin | Won at Kempton over 6f in January for former yard; beaten 5l on both starts for this stable, over 5f on testing ground; stepping up in trip should help and has a chance on his turf form of last year. |
(2)  Allo Arry | | | | | | 4 | Adam Caffrey | Adrian McGuinness | Best run in four starts for Richard Fahey last year came over this trip on AW; however, failed to match that in two starts after and was sold for 13,000gns in October; worth a market check on debut for respected yard. |
3rd (1)  Dazzling Spirit | | | | | | 5 | Jamie Powell | Thomas Mullins | Won three races at the back-end of last season from 7f-1m1f; was never involved on seasonal debut at Cork but should improve plenty from that. |
(11)  Wee Pablo | | | | | | 6 | Siobhan Rutledge | H Rogers | Won this race in 2021 but hasn't added to that haul since; beaten a long way over 1m on last two starts but return to this trip should at least help. |
1st (8)  Winemaker | | | | | | 3 | Gavin Ryan | Diego Dias | Won a 6f Naas maiden (Good) on debut at 100-1 for Jimmy Coogan last year but was below that level twice after on softer ground; seasonal debut for new yard and ground will suit at least. |
(6)  Chestnutter | | | | | | 4 | Chris Hayes | Noel Meade | An 11-race maiden, she has run well in defeat a number of times but was regressive last year; should at least have improved from seasonal debut and represents a yard in form. |
4th (4)  Super Cub | | | | | | 4 | J M Sheridan | Denis Gerard Hogan | Only 1-24 but was just touched off over C&D last September, albeit off a 5lb lower mark; best run since when again nutted on the post at Gowran over 1m last time; should run a big race from a favourable draw. |
(5)  Rock Etoile | | | | | | 5 | Cian Horgan | Andrew Slattery | Has been in fine form lately, winning handicaps at Gowran and Killarney over 1m; however, he showed plenty of speed on latter occasion and the drop back to this trip should be no issue; 6lb higher today, though. |
Just touched over C&D last year, SUPER CUB was also agonisingly denied at Gowran last time but could make amends from a favourable low draw. Rock Etoile is in fine form and should run another big race dropped from 1m. Dazzling Spirit and Chestnutter should have improved from their seasonal debuts and get involved. Wee Pablo won this two years ago and isn't dismissed. [Tyrone Molloy]
Race 103: 15:40 Auteuil James Hennessy Listed Chase - All Auteuil Races
4th (7)  Jumper Grenetieres | | | | | 4 | C Prichard | E Clayeux | Recent 4th over 3500m at this venue in a Class 1 chase on May 13th. Has outside place chance |
2nd (4)  Winteriscoming | | | | | 4 | T Chevillard | Joel Boisnard | Has three unplaced runs of late and a 4th before those over 3500m in a Grade 3 chase at this venue in March. Can place |
1st (1)  Speed Emile | | | | | 4 | K Dubourg | Lageneste Macaire | Won over 3500m at this venue on May 13th in a Class 1 chase. Can never be overlooked at this track |
3rd (8)  Jazzy Senam | | | | | 4 | G Richard | F Nicolle | Solid 2nd in a Listed chase over 3500m at this track two runs back in March. Sets the standard |
(2)  Kashdam | | | | | 4 | D Gallon | A Chaille-Chaille | A winner at Compiegne over 3500m in a chase on May 15th. Can make presence felt |
(3)  Inaya Jones | | | | | 4 | J Charron | Mme D Mele | A progressive chaser who steps up in grade. Won over 3500m in a Class 2 chase at this track on April 29th. Top three chance |
(5)  Nelson Du Mathan | | | | | 4 | F Bayle | A Chaille-Chaille | A winner two starts ago of a Class 2 chase over 3800m on April 24th. More needed to feature |
(6)  Romarius | | | | | 4 | Felix De Giles | M Seror | 3rd two runs back over 3450m in early March at Compiegne. Others look more persuasive |
(9)  Jango D'Airy | | | | | 4 | G Meunier | H Merienne | Won a claiming chase on the last run over 3500m on May 13th at this track. Looks safely held |
JAZZY SENAM (8) likes this track, she was a good second in a Listed chase on March 26th and then pitched into a Grade 1 chase on her last run, when she fluffed her lines. She can make amends and looks hard to beat. SPEED EMILE (1) was a winner of a Class 1 chase when last seen in mid-May at this track. He knows this track very well and can once again give a bold show. INAYA JONES (3) is getting better with experience over fences. He looks ready for the step up in class and is a live player. KASH
Race 104: 15:40 Musselburgh Edinburgh Cup Handicap (0-90) (3) 3yo GB 1m 208y - All Musselburgh Races
(11)  Kelpie Grey | | | | | | 3 | Amie Waugh | Jim Goldie | 0-7; second of six at Ayr (7f, good) in May is easily the best of his four runs in handicaps this season; raced too freely in front from the inside stall when he tried 1m at Carlisle on Friday; now steps up in trip again. |
3rd (5)  Venetian | | | | | | 3 | Billy Garritty | Charlie Johnston | Two wins last season, a Hamilton maiden (1m, soft) and a Wolverhampton nursery (8.6f, AW), but having been gelded he finished tailed off on his reappearance here (1m, good to soft) in April; needs to leave that effort well behind. |
(9)  Common Acclaim | | | | | | 3 | James Sullivan | Tim Easterby | Progressive in his first three starts last year prior to a modest effort on nursery debut at York (7f, good); gelded in the autumn and was beaten a fair way by the first two when third of six on his Beverley return (7f, good to soft) in April, but shaped as though he needed further. |
(10)  Look Back Smiling | | | | | | 3 | Sam James | Gemma Tutty | Consistent sort who doubled his winning tally at Newcastle (7f, AW) in February and has run well in both starts returned to turf, including when fourth of eight at Chester (1m2f, good) seven days ago; relatively exposed after 14 starts, though, and surprising if there isn't something more progressive to beat him. |
4th (8)  Iato's Angel | | | | | | 3 | Danny Sheehy | Keith Dalgleish | Did well after returning to turf in April, winning at Redcar (1m2f, soft) and finishing miles clear of the rest when second of 12 here (1m, good to soft); hasn't matched that level in his last two starts, albeit he ran with some credit when fourth of eight back at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) on Tuesday; vulnerable to less-exposed rivals. |
1st (2)  Lion Of War | | | | | | 3 | Declan McDonogh | Charlie Johnston | Highly tried after winning his first two starts last summer and has performed with credit since switching to handicaps, albeit he didn't appear to handle the undulations of Newmarket (1m2f, soft) last month; return to better ground may help and not dismissed; stable three-handed. |
2nd (1)  Coco Jack | | | | | | 3 | Paul Mulrennan | George Scott | Back off the same mark as for the last of four wins last year and has run some good races since returning, including when fourth of nine at Haydock (1m, good) on his penultimate outing (form worked out well), but yet to truly convince he wants this far. |
(6)  Milteye | | | | | | 3 | Sean Levey | Jack Channon | Placed in his first three starts and had little trouble in justifying favouritism in a five-runner Redcar maiden (1m, good; first-time cheekpieces) 12 days ago; this a warm race in which to make his handicap debut but he remains unexposed. |
(3)  Old Smoke | | | | | | 3 | Oisin Orr | Richard Fahey | Only made his debut in February and made it fourth-time lucky when narrowly beating a subsequent winner in a Thirsk novice (1m, soft) in April; only beaten around 2l when sixth of 14 in a traditionally warm contest on handicap debut at Newbury (1m2f, good) a fortnight ago and remains open to further improvement. |
(4)  Dancing In Paris | | | | | | 3 | Dougie Costello | Ian Williams | Showed some ability in his qualifying runs but made an immediate impact in handicaps when winning narrowly at Haydock (1m, good) in April; probably put up an even better performance when a close second of 14 at Sandown (1m, good) nine days ago having started from the outside stall; extra furlong should suit and a major player. |
(7)  Gareeb | | | | | | 3 | Joe Fanning | Charlie Johnston | Made a successful handicap debut after six months off at Southwell (1m, AW) in April, but probably put up a better effort when fourth of seven at Newmarket (1m, soft) last month; both the dam's side of her pedigree and the way she performed there suggest the extra furlong should suit. |
Gareeb and Common Acclaim have given the impression they would be suited by this longer trip, while the unexposed Milteye probably has plenty more to give. Old Smoke is another worthy of consideration having not been beaten far in the London Gold Cup at Newbury last time, but the vote goes to DANCING IN PARIS who has done well since handicapping and his latest close second at Sandown can be marked up. The extra furlong ought to suit.[David Bellingham]
Race 105: 15:45 Worcester Law Without Horsing Around Mares' Handicap Hurdle (0-115) (4) 4yo+ GB 2m 4f - All Worcester Races
3rd (3)  Pure Theatre | | | | | | 5 | Jack Martin | Anthony Honeyball | Justified favouritism under Jack Martin at Fontwell (2m5f, good; handicap debut; first go beyond 2m) last month, taking form figures over hurdles to 2131; looks likely to progress further; respected up 4lb. |
4th (2)  Nextdoortoalice | | | | | | 7 | Harry Bannister | Alex Hales | Not entirely solid on last season's form, although seemed a non-stayer over 3m on final outing; goes well fresh and looks quite interesting off a reduced mark on return from break. |
1st (1)  Latino Fling | | | | | | 8 | Brian Hughes | Donald McCain | Regained the winning thread in similar event at Aintree (2m4f, good) two weeks ago; remains favourably treated back up 4lb, having defied this mark last summer; enters calculations. |
2nd (4)  Walk Of No Shame | | | | | | 6 | Jonjo O'Neill Jr | Jonjo O'Neill | Dual 2m scorer (bumper/hurdle) who ran creditably over 2m5f at Warwick last month while shaping as if this slight drop back in trip will prove ideal; possibilities if taking well to first-time headgear. |
There should be more to come from PURE THEATRE, especially as she remains highly unexposed at this sort of distance. She is first choice ahead of Nextdoortoalice, who looks interesting back from a layoff. The other two runners are worthy of respect.[Steve Boow]
Race 106: 15:55 Epsom Downs Betfred Lester Piggott Handicap (0-100) (2) 3yo GB 1m 2f 17y - All Epsom Races
13th (1)  Cite d'Or | | | | | | 3 | Pierre-Louis Jamin | Harry Eustace | Runner-up on debut on good to firm; 33-1 third of five in the Listed Blue Riband Trial over C&D (soft) in April but that's far and away the best of her five outings this year; wore cheekpieces in the Cheshire Oaks last time; makes handicap debut but even her best form does not look good enough. |
| 8th (12) God Of Fire | | | | | | 3 | Marco Ghiani | Stuart Williams | Won maiden at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) in January on third start; raced rather freely up front on handicap debut at Sandown (1m2f, good to soft) 18 days ago but faded to be a well-beaten last of three; much better than that and perhaps needed the run but he has a lot to prove in this hot race. |
11th (14)  Blue Universe | | | | | | 3 | Hollie Doyle | Charlie Johnston | Had wind surgery prior to winning a Wolverhampton handicap (9.4f, AW) in April, opening his account at the fifth attempt; put in his place by a Beckett-trained favourite at Sandown (1m2f, good to soft) 18 days ago, easily beating God Of Fire but only the three ran; needs to resume improvement. |
12th (7)  Sol Cayo | | | | | | 3 | P J McDonald | James Horton | Placed on good to firm last May and June; better form when back from a break for two AW handicaps at Wolverhampton in the autumn, firmly in charge in a five-runner race over 9.4f when last seen; will stay 1m2f; reappears in a hot race and needs better again. |
| 7th (4) Forca Timao | | | | | | 3 | Kevin Stott | Richard Hannon | Won novice at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last June on second and final 2yo start; outsider but improved form this term when fifth in Listed race at Newmarket and handicap at Newbury (both races 1m2f on good); the latter was in a bunched finish but a very strong race and he's one to consider. |
10th (3)  Lose Your Wad | | | | | | 3 | Kieran Shoemark | Charles Hills | King Edward VII entry; promise on good ground at Newmarket last October; justified favouritism in maiden at Kempton (1m, AW) in April and improved on that form when fourth of six to Derby candidate San Antonio in Listed race at Chester (10.3f, soft) last month, well held but that's after being badly hampered over 1f out; one of several handicap newcomers to note. |
5th (5)  Promoter | | | | | | 3 | Rob Hornby | Ralph Beckett | Unraced on good or firmer; won 7f Chepstow novice (soft) last September; slowly away all starts and never seriously involved in a Group 3 at Newbury (7f, heavy) in October or handicap at Chester (7.5f, soft) last month; he did make late gains in the latter, however, and has stacks of stamina on the dam's side, so this step up in trip can see him in a much better light. |
2nd (11)  Silver Sword | | | | | | 3 | G Cheyne | Dylan Cunha | Refused to race on his first two appearances; hooded on next two outings, notably when second in 1m2f maiden on Lingfield AW, and the first two drew well clear when he improved to win without the headgear in maiden at Southwell (1m, AW) on reappearance in April; return to 1m2f (dam 2m winner) may prompt better still but this is a very strong race. |
(8)  Kadovar | | | | | | 3 | William Buick | Andrew Balding | Ran on good to soft on debut and all turf starts since have been on soft; that poses a question and he needs better than he showed at Newmarket on latest start, but he was a runaway winner of 8.5f Epsom novice the time before; bit to prove on this third attempt at 1m2f but his trainer has won three of the last five runnings of this race. |
| 9th (10) Perfect Play | | | | | | 3 | Franny Norton | Charlie Johnston | Won a Carlisle novice (1m, good to firm) on the fourth of his five races last term; runner-up at Beverley on reappearance and went one better in clearcut style at Chester last Saturday, both from the front at about 1m2f; raised 5lb and moves into a stronger race but he's on the upgrade. |
| 4th (6) Maasai Mara | | | | | | 3 | Oisin Murphy | John & Thady Gosden | Showed promise on good to firm ground on debut and on good next time; improved form in blinkers this year, including when ridden up with the pace for wins in a novice at Kempton (1m3f, AW) and seven-runner handicap at Ascot (1m2f, soft); hung on narrowly last time but that was after being sent for home entering the straight and, although up 4lb today, he's progressive. |
1st (2)  Torito | | | | | | 3 | Benoit De La Sayette | John & Thady Gosden | Late foal, bred to be smart; first two starts were on soft ground, 1-4 when winning a three-runner novice race at Nottingham (1m) on reappearance; improved again when second of six in novice at Sandown (1m2f, good to soft) 18 days ago, giving Artistic Star plenty to think about and he's in the Derby; brings potential to this handicap debut. |
3rd (13)  Balance Play | | | | | | 3 | Andrea Atzeni | Ralph Beckett | Showed promise and plenty of ability when taking minor honours at Nottingham (1m, soft) and Kempton (7f, AW) last autumn; late foal with a useful pedigree and he was beaten a neck in novice at Salisbury (7f, good to soft) on reappearance, making most and sticking to his task well despite persistently hanging left; open to further improvement, particularly as he's stepped up in trip like his stablemate Promoter. |
| 6th (9) Fox Journey | | | | | | 3 | Harry Davies | Sir Michael Stoute | Improved to win under Harry Davies at Newmarket (1m2f, good; unraced on firmer) 16 days ago on handicap/seasonal debut, leading over 1f out and drawing clear; raised 9lb and will stay further but he probably still retains potential for 1m2f as well and has to be considered seriously. |
This looks a particularly strong renewal and any number of these could have their say. Fox Journey (second choice) impressed at Newmarket and is just preferred to the London Gold Cup fifth Forca Timao among those who have already appeared in a 1m2f handicap, with Andrew Balding's excellent recent record in this race demanding that Kadovar is also given a positive mention. However, the field also features an eyecatching group of probably less exposed contenders, including handicap newcomer Torito but with the vote going to PROMOTER (a grandson of the Oaks winner Look Here) who can take a leap forward with his step up in trip, a move which is also made with his stablemate Balance Play.[Richard Austen]
Race 107: 15:57 Lyon-Parilly Des Lilas Blanc Maiden Stakes - All Lyon Parilly Races
4th (3)  Scan For Champagne | | | | | 2 | C Pacaut | Ralf Rohne | Modest 8th on debut but is likely to have gained plenty from that experience. Should have more to offer |
3rd (7)  Lord Of War | | | | | 2 | S Ruis | N Perret | Well-related Nicolas Perret-trained newcomer by Ruler Of The World. Worth following on debut with Sylvain Ruis booked to ride |
1st (6)  Grey Man | | | | | 2 | M Grandin | P Cottier | Wootton Bassett newcomer trained by Patrice Cottier and to be ridden by Marvin Grandin. One to note |
2nd (4)  Cape Cannon | | | | | 2 | M Barzalona | F Graffard | Improved with the experience of his debut (6th) to finish 2nd last time. Will have a role to play |
(1)  Grand Giomar Kodi | | | | | 2 | M Guyon | G Bietolini | Has finished 4th in both starts, so has the form and experience to stake a claim here. Can't be discounted |
(2)  Ready King | | | | | 2 | T Piccone | C Escuder | Well-beaten 9th on his introduction but should be wiser to the task with that experience under the belt. For another day |
(5)  Nocturne Silver | | | | | 2 | C Lecoeuvre | F Vermeulen | Clement Lecoeuvre rides this Fabrice Vermeulen-trained newcomer who is dangerous to dismiss. Watch |
Newcomer LORD OF WAR (7) is closely related to exciting Almanzora and is likely to attract plenty attention here, so could be worth chancing to make a winning debut. GRAY MAN (6) is also a well-related newcomer with an attractive pedigree. CAPE CANNON (4) has the benefit of experience, which will stand her in good stead, and ought to make her presence felt if building on the improvement of her last start. GRAND GIOMAR KODI (1) has finished 4th in both outings and can also get into the picture.
Race 108: 16:00 Doncaster Chris Shaw's 60th Birthday CMT Ltd Handicap GB 1m 6f 115y - All Doncaster Races
| 4th (7) Midnight Lion | | | | | | 3 | Andrew Mullen | Charlie Johnston | First two starts as 2yo (debut was on good to firm) were better than the two which followed; appearing at 1m2f three times as a juvenile smacks of one who's all about stamina (second at Goodwood on first occasion, one place in front of Rathgar) and he therefore needs a second look straight up to 14.5f for this handicap/seasonal debut. |
(8)  Chronograph | | | | | | 3 | Ray Dawson | Hugo Palmer | Placed early this year in three AW maidens (subsequently gelded) and he went down by a neck in another at Chester (1m4f, soft) three weeks ago on turf debut in first-time cheekpieces; made most and kept going in the last named, so this longer trip for handicap debut may well be within reach. |
(1)  Think First | | | | | | 3 | Rossa Ryan | James Tate | 2-2 on Chelmsford Polytrack (1m/1m2f) as 2yo and apparently improved form when fifth of eight at 66-1 in Lingfield Derby Trial (1m4f, AW) on latest outing; something to prove on return to turf but all his three turf runs were on softer than good; not sure to be suited by the longer trip. |
3rd (5)  Hope You Can Run | | | | | | 3 | Jack Mitchell | Charlie Johnston | His win came in a three-runner nursery here (1m, good) last August; upped to 1m4f and cheekpieces enlisted when back-to-form fifth of 11 at York (good to firm) on latest outing, just behind Rathgar; this trip is worth a go but others may have more potential. |
| 2nd (2) Struth | | | | | | 3 | James Doyle | Charlie Johnston | Won on good to firm on debut; big step forward on reappearance when he added an eight-runner handicap at Chester (1m4f, soft) with what looked a strong-staying performance; up 6lb but more to offer. |
| 1st (3) Saint George | | | | | | 3 | Cieren Fallon | Andrew Balding | Progressed in his three AW runs (1m, 1m2f and 1m3f) and last time it was when winning a novice race at Southwell, looking sure to stay further; more to give going into staying handicaps. |
(4)  Rathgar | | | | | | 3 | Charles Bishop | Jack Channon | Steady improvement across his five races, showing this term that he acts on soft ground and on good to firm; on latest start it was in a strong 1m4f handicap at York; stamina looked a strength from an early stage and this trip shouldn't be a problem; unlikely to be far away. |
(6)  Prosper Legend | | | | | | 3 | David Allan | William Haggas | His three runs were at 1m, 1m2f and 1m4f this spring and he's been improving; 4-9 when he won a maiden at Catterick (good to firm) last time, in a style which suggests he's a stayer, so further improvement should be on its way on this handicap debut. |
(9)  True Legend | | | | | | 3 | Luke Morris | Sir Mark Prescott Bt | Stepped straight up to 1m4f this season for handicap wins at Newcastle (AW; came from the back) and Salisbury (good; made all); raised another 7lb but looks sure to stay and is open to further improvement. |
This field is packed with interest and staying potential but the three to concentrate on may be PROSPER LEGEND, True Legend and Struth, in that order. The selection progressed in his first three races and won well in a maiden on good to firm ground last week, displaying plenty of promise for this longer trip, but the other two have proved their mettle in handicaps at 1m4f and won't go down without a fight.[Richard Austen]
Race 109: 16:05 Hexham Download The N-E Bet App Today Handicap Chase (0-100) (5) 5yo+ GB 2m 4f 15y - All Hexham Races
1st (3)  Mac Suibhne | | | | | | 8 | Conor O'Farrell | Micky Hammond | Won a match race on chasing debut in October but two underwhelming runs followed in November and he was pulled up in April, after a break; comes here with a point to prove but the return to good ground is a big plus. |
4th (1)  Thatsy | | | | | | 9 | Sean Quinlan | Lizzie Quinlan | Useful in his prime but has regressed and become very inconsistent; dropped out of contention very tamely in straight at Perth last month and needs a boost from today's headgear switch. |
(8)  Dr Shirocco | | | | | | 8 | Henry Brooke | Sandy Forster | Stayed on well for third over hurdles at Kelso (2m5f, good to soft) last month and has some comparable form over fences but his strike-rate under rules is 0-25 and others appeal more for win purposes. |
2nd (6)  Budarri | | | | | | 10 | Danny McMenamin | Stuart Coltherd | Four-time chase winner; gave pretty good account when fourth over C&D (good to soft) last month and his subsequent Newcastle fifth was perfectly respectable; suited by good ground; each-way claims at least. |
| (2) Our Marty | | | | | | 5 | Patrick Wadge | Lucinda Russell | Pulled up on chasing debut in March but fared better when staying on from the rear for fourth at Perth (2m, good) last month, having been outpaced, and today's longer trip might enable further progress. |
3rd (4)  Azof Des Mottes | | | | | | 6 | Jonathon Bewley | George Bewley | 0-8 over hurdles but has taken well to chasing in recent months; given good tactical ride by Jonathon Bewley to beat 13 rivals at Kelso (2m5f, good) in April and will be dangerous if all goes to plan here. |
(5)  Derracrin | | | | | | 6 | Jack Tudor | Barry Murtagh | 0-12 over hurdles but came from quite a long way off the pace to win readily over C&D (good) on recent chasing debut; doesn't look harshly treated by a 4lb rise and could easily have more to offer over fences. |
Last-time-out winners Derracrin and Azof Des Mottes (preferred in that order) have scope for further progress and are afforded respect but Lucinda Russell's 5yo OUR MARTY (nap) shaped very much as though in need of a stiffer stamina test when fourth over 2m at Perth last month and he gets that here.[Chris Wilson]
Race 110: 16:10 Listowel Anglo Printers Remembering John H. Kierans Fillies & Mares Maiden IRE 1m - All Listowel Races
(7)  Perfect Bliss | | | | | | 3 | Nathan Crosse | Luke Comer | Soundly beaten twice at Dundalk in the spring; best watched on turf debut. |
(3)  Elsa's Pride | | | | | | 3 | Andrew Slattery | J A Stack | Roaring Lion filly was never sighted after a slow start on Curragh debut last Saturday when a 25-1 shot; best watched for now. |
3rd (1)  Alessia Fernanda | | | | | | 3 | Chris Hayes | D K Weld | Starspangledbanner filly never involved on last month's Gowran debut on soft; all the better for that experience and much quicker ground conditions here. |
1st (10)  Satin | | | | | | 3 | Ronan Whelan | Mrs John Harrington | Mildly encouraging second maiden start last summer at Tipperary but dropped away tamely after hanging right in Leopardstown Listed contest afterwards; much more needed but holds an Irish Oaks entry so clearly held in some regard. |
4th (6)  Operatic Artist | | | | | | 3 | Mikey Sheehy | Joseph Patrick O'Brien | Promising enough Down Royal debut in September but didn't appear to stay extended 1m at Gowran following month on softer ground; tongue tie fitted for seasonal return here on much quicker ground. |
| 2nd (4) Feach Amach | | | | | | 3 | Rory Cleary | J S Bolger | Now 0-5 but useful form this term when second in Gowran maiden and over 1m2f at Leopardstown in testing conditions forcing strong pace when fourth to a subsequent Listed winner; didn't stay 1m4f latest and connections still searching for her optimum trip but definite contender on the best of her form. |
(2)  Cyber Attack | | | | | | 3 | Ben Coen | Gavin Cromwell | Consistent but not progressive in four outings last term; both runs this term below her best, fading quite tamely after forcing pace latest in handicap; now tried blinkered. |
(5)  Hotaugustnight | | | | | | 3 | J M Sheridan | J A Stack | Slowly away when well held on Naas debut last month but five days later showed definite ability at the Curragh, travelling well close to much of pace when good third over 7f; bred to stay at least this far and likely has more to offer. |
(9)  Phases Of Venus | | | | | | 3 | W J Lee | P Twomey | Two solid runs this term, plenty went wrong at Dundalk and then had every chance at Gowran but didn't quite get home over extended 1m1f; drop back in trip should suit and definite contender. |
(8)  Perfect Poise | | | | | | 3 | Gary Carroll | G M Lyons | Nice bit of improvement on seasonal return in good-class Naas fillies maiden over this trip last month, staying on well under considerate enough handling when beaten under 4l; could well play a major role here. |
Despite a quiet start to the campaign, the Ger Lyons yard is clicking into gear and can score here with PERFECT POISE (nap), who caught the eye staying on well under considerate handling in a good-class Naas maiden last month. Chief dangers could be Feach Amach and Phases Of Venus. [Alan Hewison]
Race 111: 16:15 Auteuil Beaumanoir Hurdle - All Auteuil Races
4th (11)  Storm Of Success | | | | | 4 | R Julliot | D Cottin | Has shown very little in two runs so far over hurdles. Makes very little appeal |
3rd (12)  Gloriana | | | | | 4 | A Chitray | Mme D Mele | Newcomer from a good yard by Ultra, her dam never ran. Any market support should be noted |
2nd (7)  Guarana | | | | | 4 | T Chevillard | E Allaire | Nice run when 4th on only run this year at Angers over 3400m in March. In the mix |
1st (1)  Donwave | | | | | 4 | Q Gaignard | A Chaille-Chaille | Won over 3500m at Vichy on May 5th in a Class 3 hurdle. Capable of making an impact |
(2)  Jet Boy Conti | | | | | 4 | A Renard | J Delaunay | Got off the mark on the latest run over 3500m at Nantes on May 6th. Ought to be on the premises |
(3)  Jiulietta Ghia | | | | | 4 | Felix De Giles | M Pitart | A winner at Vichy over 3500m on May 5th in a Class 3 hurdle. She can improve off that and win again |
(4)  Hourra Des Obeaux | | | | | 4 | T Beaurain | N Devilder | 5th on last run at this venue over 3600m in a Class 2 hurdle. Can make the frame |
(5)  Ringo Star | | | | | 4 | T Blainville | F Guillossou | Recent 2nd over 3800m on May 18th at Saint-Brieuc. Might find a few of these too good |
(6)  Quel Patron | | | | | 4 | A Desvaux | P Journiac | Won on the last run over 3400m in a chase on May 14th. Not to be ruled out |
(8)  Mouliherne | | | | | 4 | J Charron | Mme D Mele | Newcomer by Pastorius, the dam was unraced. From a strong stable and a good run expected on debut |
(9)  Jacks Parrot | | | | | 4 | B Le Clerc | E Clayeux | Out of the frame on the last run over 3500m at this venue in early April. A winner in February over 3000m on the level. Can have a say |
(10)  Watch It | | | | | 4 | N Gauffenic | H Merienne | Three unplaced runs of late on the flat. A winner over 2400m at Pau in December. Makes hurdle debut. Best watched |
JIULIETTA GHIA (3) was a recent winner at Vichy over 3500m on only her second try last month. She looks like the best option in a race where a number of the runners a closely matched. JET BOY CONTI (2) was a winner when last racing at Nantes last month, and is sure to have a say. DONWAVE (1) looks one to be included in all of the each-way bets as he could be value in the betting exchanges and arrives off a recent win. GUARANA (7) has plenty more to come after only two runs so far and will be fit
Race 112: 16:15 Musselburgh Edinburgh Gin Seaside Handicap (0-65) (6) 4yo+ GB 1m 2y - All Musselburgh Races
2nd (6)  Chinese Spirit | | | | | | 9 | Graham Lee | Linda Perratt | Just 1lb higher than when winning here (1m1f, good) last August and looked unlucky not to finish closer when fifth of ten over the same trip back here (good) last month, but not the most consistent and well held at Hamilton (1m, good) four days later; this trip looks a bare minimum for him now. |
1st (3)  Viva Voce | | | | | | 6 | Joe Fanning | David & Nicola Barron | Has a fine record fresh and made another successful reappearance at Southwell (1m, AW) in March; not matched it in three starts since and although the return to this trip may suit he does have a bit to prove. |
(5)  Without Delay | | | | | | 4 | Dale Swift | Tracy Waggott | Has twice run well to finish fourth since returning from wind surgery last month, firstly here (1m1f, good) and then at Catterick (7f, good to firm) nine days ago; 3lb lower than when gaining her sole success over C&D (good to firm) last summer and worth a second look. |
3rd (1)  Rory | | | | | | 5 | Paul Mulrennan | Jim Goldie | Better known as a sprinter (all five wins at 5f), but he went close when stepped up in trip at Ayr (7f, good) 11 days ago; has another furlong to cope with here, but he wasn't stopping at the end last time and with no obvious front-runner this may not be strongly run in any case; interesting. |
4th (2)  End Zone | | | | | | 6 | Jonny Peate | Roger Fell | Tends to win in his turn and was ending a 17-race losing run at Hamilton (1m, good to firm) on Wednesday; 5lb penalty still leaves him favourably treated on his form as recently as last summer, so he has to be respected. |
| (4) Bulls Aye | | | | | | 5 | Mark Winn | Iain Jardine | Won here as 2yo; first success since came at Carlisle (1m1f, good to firm) on Friday in clearcut fashion, coming from last to first under Mark Winn in a six-runner race; with plenty of places as well this season and no penalty resulting from yesterday's win, he looks sure to be bang there if in the same form so soon afterwards. |
Despite a 5lb penalty for his Hamilton success on Wednesday, End Zone remains well treated on previous form so should again make his presence felt, but preference is for RORY who went close upped to 7f at Ayr last time and may still have more to offer over these longer trips. Without Delay has twice run well since returning and is well handicapped on last summer's C&D win. Bulls Aye won well at Carlisle yesterday.[David Bellingham]
Race 113: 16:20 Worcester #bepartofit Handicap Hurdle (0-110) (4) 4yo+ GB 2m - All Worcester Races
4th (4)  Black Buble | | | | | | 10 | Lilly Pinchin | Tony Carroll | Suited by good ground and on a decent mark but lacks a run and it's 2018 since he last ran over this sharp a trip. |
3rd (1)  Pillar Of Steel | | | | | | 8 | Brian Hughes | Henry Oliver | Multiple winner in 2021 and just as good when pretty consistent in defeat last year; has conditions in his favour and she's fairly treated if returning from a break in good order. |
2nd (3)  Bannister | | | | | | 6 | Sean Bowen | Tom George | Won twice here last summer, latterly beating Pillar Of Steel narrowly off 5lb higher; has been rather subdued on last two runs, following a break, but returning here can only be a good thing. |
1st (2)  Playtogetaway | | | | | | 5 | Jonjo O'Neill Jr | Jonjo O'Neill | Only 2-1 for his handicap debut at Huntingdon (2m, good to soft) in April and duly showed improved form to win with something in hand; 5lb rise perfectly fair for one open to further progress. |
Playtogetaway won well on his handicap debut and he might well follow up off 5lb higher, but PILLAR OF STEEL and Bannister are definite dangers. They're hard to split on a close encounter here last summer, so preference for Henry Oliver's recruit is marginal.[Alistair Jones]
Race 114: 16:30 Epsom Downs Rio Ferdinand Foundation Northern Dancer Handicap (0-105) (2) 4yo+ GB 1m 4f 6y - All Epsom Races
(9)  Green Team | | | | | | 4 | David Egan | Ian Williams | With a new trainer (his third) this year and has been below form at Meydan (four runs) and Ascot (first run on soft); he's crept down the weights as a result, though, and has a shout on his form last May/June; same yard's Haliphon went oh so close at 25-1 in this race last year. |
3rd (1)  Lucander | | | | | | 6 | Pat Cosgrave | George Baker | 2-4 on turf in Bahrain in the winter; 33-1 when running creditably in Lingfield Group 3 (AW) in February and 1m4f York handicap last month, but came only ninth of 15 in the latter; dropped 2lb but still on a stiff mark. |
4th (4)  Jungle Cove | | | | | | 6 | Shane Foley | Mrs John Harrington | Won a Shergar Cup race at Ascot (1m, good to firm; 4lb higher today) last August, as well as a quite valuable 1m2f handicap at Leopardstown in July; going beyond 10.5f is something new, though, casting doubts, new high needed. |
(8)  Haliphon | | | | | | 6 | Ben Sanderson | Ian Williams | Won last summer over 1m6f at York and 1m4f at Chester, the latter in one of his two British runs in cheekpieces which return today; twice well beaten on soft ground this spring but, beaten a nose at 25-1 in this race (good; probably acts on good to firm) last year, it would be no great shock were he to surge back to form. |
(6)  Sea King | | | | | | 4 | Darragh Keenan | Sir Mark Prescott Bt | Won on good to firm last April and also ran well at Haydock in September (1m6f, good to soft) when second past the post but demoted to fourth, having hung left; reappeared with a solid second to impressive winner at Kempton (1m4f, AW) ten days ago; wearing headgear first time, he could resume his progress. |
1st (7)  Sheer Rocks | | | | | | 4 | Harry Davies | Eve Johnson Houghton | Won at Chester last July and, having been gelded, never better than when scoring at Ascot (1m4f, soft; acts on good to firm) three weeks ago on reappearance; back up 2lb and should be seriously involved. |
(3)  Max Mayhem | | | | | | 5 | Benoit De La Sayette | Kevin Philippart De Foy | Sold out of Joseph O'Brien's for 42,000gns last October; reappeared in April when winning a useful 13-runner handicap at Kempton (1m3f, AW); back up 4lb and unraced on firmer than good but no way can he be ruled out after registering that career best at first attempt for new yard. |
(5)  Scampi | | | | | | 5 | Hayley Turner | Andrew Balding | One of three 1m4f wins last term came at this track on good to firm; raised his game again when winning a 15-runner race at York (1m4f) 17 days ago and did it smoothly, seizing the initiative over 1f out after travelling much the best, not for first time; up 6lb but may well be able to score again. |
2nd (2)  Caius Chorister | | | | | | 4 | Ryan Moore | David Menuisier | Often front-runner; won five handicaps in a row last May-July, including two small-field events by very wide margins over C&D on good to firm; raised his game again when second here (1m2f, soft) on reappearance in April; back up 2lb but should go very well again. |
The strong-travelling Scampi has a big chance to win again judged on the way he dealt with his 14 rivals at York last month. However, at what's likely to be much bigger odds, a return to form may be enough for HALIPHON to deny him. The Ian Williams-trained runner was denied by a fraction in this race last year and the return of cheekpieces looks a positive. Caius Chorister and Sea King may prove the most dangerous of their opponents.[Richard Austen]
Race 115: 16:32 Lyon-Parilly Louis Dutel Handicap - All Lyon Parilly Races
2nd (10)  Celeb | | | | | 3 | S Ruis | N Perret | Erratic, lightly raced sort who improved to finish 4th in a claiming race last time. May have more to offer over this trip |
1st (1)  Baileys Eclair | | | | | 3 | C Banz | R Chotard | Has struggled to find any form/consistency for some time, so unlikely to trouble the judge here |
3rd (9)  Marie Trezy | | | | | 3 | M Velon | Frau Y Vollmer | Modest filly that has blown hot and cold on both turf and PSF. Could surprise pitched into a handicap for the first time |
4th (6)  Emozione | | | | | 3 | F Valle Skar | G Bietolini | Unreliable and not seen to best effect recent outings but is capable of staking a claim in a race like this. Dark horse |
(2)  Colada First | | | | | 3 | M Guyon | M Pitart | Posted creditable efforts in a handicap and claiming race last time after winning a minor contest at Saint-Galmier. Can improve |
(3)  Dream Wukair | | | | | 3 | A Pouchin | St Richter | Confirmed recent improvement with a last-start victory. More needed here but could get a look in |
(4)  Nevado | | | | | 3 | A Lemaitre | Frau Y Vollmer | Has found form and consistency recently and ought to acquit himself competitively here. Keep safe |
(5)  Magic Tunis | | | | | 3 | G Congiu | J P Gauvin | Returned to form when finished 3rd in a claiming race last time. Has leading claims back in a handicap |
(7)  Razi | | | | | 3 | T Piccone | H A Pantall | Inconsistent but is capable of playing a leading role given his form references. Not taken lightly |
(8)  Papyrus Road | | | | | 3 | H Boutin | S Culin | Has not been far off the mark in each of his 3 starts this term so could get into the picture. Dangerous to dismiss |
MAGIC TUNIS (5) was unplaced (6th), although not disgraced, in a handicap before bouncing finishing 3rd in a competitive claiming race last time, so is worth another chance back in this grade. RAZI (7) hasn't gone unnoticed in recent outings and, given those form references, could play a leading role off his current mark. Consistent NEVADO (4) should also be competitive and will keep the principals honest. Both EMOZIONE (6) and PAPYRUS ROAD (8) are capable of making their presence felt too.
Race 116: 16:35 Doncaster Tanya Hall's 50th Birthday Celebration Handicap (0-80) (4) 4yo+ GB 1m 2f 43y - All Doncaster Races
4th (2)  Soames Forsyte | | | | | | 4 | Tom Eaves | Michael Herrington | 0-8 and unproven at this trip but his dam won at up to 1m4f and he's run several good races; denied clear run when fair fourth at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) in March last time and could be involved if seeing it out. |
3rd (6)  Conservative | | | | | | 4 | Phil Dennis | Scott Dixon | Continues to drop down the weights but hasn't shown enough this spring to suggest he's about to take advantage. |
(3)  Master Of Combat | | | | | | 5 | Rossa Ryan | Kevin Frost | Disappointing at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) in February but may have benefited from a break and he was in good form at Wolverhampton (8.6f/9.4f, AW) previously; won here (1m, good to firm) last June and could be involved. |
2nd (1)  Pledge Of Honour | | | | | | 7 | Charlie Bennett | Dean Ivory | Four wins (1m2f, good/good to firm) from his eight turf starts last year and he may have needed his reappearance run at Newbury a fortnight ago (1m2f, good; mid-division); could play a leading role. |
| (4) Thunder Max | | | | | | 4 | Pat Dobbs | Richard Hannon | Has posted encouraging performances at Haydock (1m2f, good/good to firm) on two of his three runs since being gelded, most recently third last Friday; this may take less winning and this course winner is one to consider. |
1st (5)  Shimmering Sands | | | | | | 4 | Joanna Mason | Michael & David Easterby | Won twice last summer (1m2f, good to firm/good) and he reappeared with a promising third at Pontefract (1m, good to firm) last Friday, a performance that bodes well for another progressive campaign; wears a first-time tongue-tie and he's a major player now back up in trip. |
Having posted two 1m2f wins during a progressive 2022, SHIMMERING SANDS (nap) reappeared with a close third over 1m at Pontefract recently and can return to winning ways now back up in trip. Course winner Master Of Combat is feared most back from a break, while Pledge Of Honour and Thunder Max are other possible dangers.[Ben Hutton]
Race 117: 16:40 Hexham Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap Hurdle (0-100) (5) 4yo+ GB 2m 4f 28y - All Hexham Races
(15)  Miss Blennerhasset | | | | | | 4 | Aaron Anderson | Mike Sowersby | Fair stayer on the Flat for Ralph Beckett last year (albeit a maiden) but safely held when 80-1 for last month's handicap hurdle debut at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good to soft) and clearly needs to do better here. |
(8)  Ebendi | | | | | | 6 | Conor O'Farrell | Andrew Wilson | Showed some useful form on the Flat in Ireland but is 0-5 over hurdles for new stable this year; well beaten in 2m1f Newcastle handicap on latest outing in March; others have considerably less to prove. |
(11)  Mactavish | | | | | | 6 | Tom Midgley | David Thompson | Stayed on for second at Uttoxeter (2m, good) in the autumn and is unexposed over this sort of trip but suffered heavy defeat last month, after a layoff, and needs to have taken significant benefit from that outing. |
4th (13)  Sight Nor Seen | | | | | | 9 | Danny McMenamin | Mike Sowersby | Very well handicapped on some of last year's Irish form but has been very disappointing for current stable since the autumn; swaps cheekpieces for first-time blinkers here. |
(6)  Shantou's Temple | | | | | | 6 | Henry Brooke | Pauline Robson | Beaten about 25l when sixth of 12 on last month's handicap debut at Kelso (2m5f, good to soft) but was quite badly hampered by a mid-race faller there and remains unexposed. |
(9)  Sea Prince | | | | | | 6 | Ryan Mania | R Mike Smith | Just a respectable fourth in refitted cheekpieces at Perth (2m4f, good) last month and now 0-5 over hurdles; recent 1lb drop not enough to tempt. |
(12)  Comeonrita | | | | | | 5 | Thomas Dowson | Jonathan Haynes | Belied 200-1 odds when keeping on for modest third in 2m novice here last month and wasn't beaten far when eighth over that trip on subsequent handicap debut but others appeal more all the same; tries a new trip today. |
| 5th (4) Royal Mer | | | | | | 5 | Jack Tudor | David Pipe | Left disappointing British debut a long way behind when second at Hereford (2m3f, good to soft) in March but two lesser efforts have followed and it's hard to know what to expect from him here. |
(5)  Turkey And Ham | | | | | | 5 | Jack Hogan | Noel C Kelly | Unable to land a telling blow in three novice/maiden hurdles (2m-2m4f) this year but makes her handicap debut in a low-grade event and might get more competitive this time. |
(16)  Blame Rose | | | | | | 6 | Nathan Moscrop | Susan Corbett | Displayed first glimmer of promise when fifth here (2m, good to soft) last month and has a lowly mark for today's handicap debut but almost certainly needs to improve again; tongue-tie fitted. |
2nd (7)  Chancer Dancer | | | | | | 6 | Mr O McGill | Noel C Kelly | Well beaten in first two handicaps but kept on well on well for fourth of 18 at Down Royal (2m1f, yielding; first-time tongue-tie) last month and has plenty of scope for further progress now back up in trip. |
(2)  Methusalar | | | | | | 7 | Tom Cannon | Alan King | In good form last spring, most notably when winning off mark 1lb higher than today's at Bangor (2m3f, good to soft); made low-key reappearance last month but has possibilities here if that run has brought him on. |
| (3) Female Approach | | | | | | 5 | William Maggs | Daragh Bourke | 0-12 over hurdles in Ireland but signed off there with two very respectable runs in big-field handicaps this spring (3m/3m1f); cheekpieces removed for today's stable debut; should cope with the drop back in trip. |
3rd (14)  Bushmill Boy | | | | | | 9 | Charlie Todd | David Thompson | 0-11 over hurdles but ran quite well when fifth from out of the weights in first-time cheekpieces at Newcastle (2m7f, good) last month and is effectively 9lb lower here; can't be ruled out. |
(10)  Just Call Me Al | | | | | | 10 | Sean Quinlan | Gillian Boanas | Not beaten far when sixth off much-reduced mark at Southwell (3m, good) in April but fell when last in action and some of his younger rivals have more appealing profiles. |
1st (1)  Lord Caprio | | | | | | 8 | Richie McLernon | Ben Haslam | Dual course winner over 2m and shaped as though well worth a crack at today's trip when keeping-on fourth here 11 days ago; no surprise if he features. |
Noel Kelly's unexposed mare CHANCER DANCER took a big step in the right direction when fourth in a big-field Down Royal handicap last month and gets the vote in the hope she has more to offer over today's longer trip. Methusalar probably needed last month's Market Rasen run and will be dangerous if able to recapture last spring's form, while Bushmill Boy wasn't beaten far from out of the weights last time and competes off his correct mark today.[Chris Wilson]
Race 118: 16:45 Listowel Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Race IRE 1m - All Listowel Races
3rd (4)  Cosmic Invasion | | | | | | 3 | Ben Coen | Henry De Bromhead | Trained in France last year, winning on debut at Chantilly (6f, good to soft) but well held in Listed/Group 3 company thereafter; dropped away badly on heavy ground on yard debut in Navan Listed in April and back from a short break on much different ground here. |
(5)  Sioux Spirit | | | | | | 3 | W J Lee | K J Condon | Mainly campaigned at sprint trips, winning Navan maiden last year and has run creditably in handicaps last twice, staying on over 6f at the Curragh on latest; jump up to 1m a big unknown here. |
2nd (2)  Roman Hands | | | | | | 3 | Scott McCullagh | Mrs John Harrington | Still green when scoring at third attempt last summer in Galway maiden in first-time cheekpieces; solid first run of this season (no cheekpieces) when chasing home a 10l winner in Naas rated contest over 1m2f last month; back in trip here with headgear combination fitted. |
1st (1)  Grey Leader | | | | | | 3 | Gary Carroll | Joseph G Murphy | Came on nicely from promising Bellewstown debut run to land Gowran maiden in April, still looking green but finishing his race out well; could be better still at this longer trip. |
4th (3)  Tiverton | | | | | | 3 | Chris Hayes | D K Weld | Ran away with Listowel maiden last autumn but has been found wanting when upped in class since, never really landing a blow in Leopardstown Group 3 and Dundalk Listed; gelded since and sights lowered here. |
An interesting little race in which a chance is taken on the still unexposed GREY LEADER improving enough over this trip to overcome some higher-rated rivals. Tiverton and Cosmic Invasion have both been tried at a much higher level and are now coming down to reality so rate likely dangers. [Alan Hewison]
Race 119: 16:50 Auteuil Quo Vadis Handicap Chase - All Auteuil Races
1st (2)  Premiere Demande | | | | | 6 | N Ferreira | S Dehez | Has three unplaced runs in 2023, the latter over 3800m last month. Seems out of form and best watched |
3rd (6)  Indiana Roque | | | | | 5 | T Vabois | P J Fertillet | Won at Morlaix over 3900m on May 14th. Sure to be involved at the business end |
2nd (9)  Pinaclouddown | | | | | 7 | A Zuliani | L Postic | Two unplaced runs of late, and a 4th over 3700m at this venue before those. Looks safely held |
4th (1)  Haddexa Des Obeaux | | | | | 6 | T Beaurain | N Devilder | Had a recent run when 4th at this track in April over 3900m. Will be sharper today. Player |
(3)  Bat Drim | | | | | 5 | T Blainville | P Leblanc | A winner at Saint-Brieuc over 4200m on May 18th when last racing. Others rate higher |
(4)  Gout Du Bonheur | | | | | 7 | A Desvaux | P Journiac | A winner last month over 3500m at Montlucon over fences. Can make the frame |
(5)  Hamersley | | | | | 6 | D Gallon | C Bonin | Is capable on a going day, 5th at Senonnes two runs back over hurdles in April over 3900m. Can have a say in proceedings |
(7)  Feu Follet Sivola | | | | | 8 | T Chevillard | P Quinton | Usually involved at the business end, 4th at this venue two runs back over 4400m in April. Contender |
(8)  Cima Well | | | | | 8 | D Carre | C H Plisson | Recent 3rd over hurdles at this venue over 3900m in May. More needed in a better race |
HADDEXA DES OBEAUX (1) looks like a tentative choice for this event. He will be fitter for a fourth-placed effort at this venue in April and can gain his first win at this track having last won at Craon in 2021. FEU FOLLET SIVOLA (7) has place form at this track and although an infrequent winner he is usually on the premises. HAMERSLEY (5) has the ability to make his presence felt, he can have a say in the proceedings. INDIANA ROQUE (6) was a recent winner at Morlaix and will arrive full of conf
Race 120: 16:50 Musselburgh Edinburgh Gin Rhubarb And Ginger Apprentice Handicap (0-55) (6) 4yo+ GB 5f 1y - All Musselburgh Races
(6)  See My Baby Jive | | | | | | 7 | Harry Russell | Donald Whillans | Ended last season with some fair efforts, as when beaten a short-head off 1lb lower at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta), but now 0-15 and may need this after 221 days off. |
3rd (4)  Bonito Cavalo | | | | | | 4 | Jonny Peate | Jim Goldie | 0-10, but has shown ability and finished less than a length behind Stay Smart when third of ten at Ayr (5f, good) 11 days ago; 2lb better off with that rival so not without a chance. |
4th (5)  The Grey Lass | | | | | | 4 | Lewis Chalkley | Michael & David Easterby | 1lb higher than when gaining her sole success at Beverley (5f, good) last August and was having her second start back from seven months off when third of eight at Catterick (5f, good to firm) nine days ago; down another 2lb and no surprise if she runs well. |
2nd (1)  Stay Smart | | | | | | 5 | Mark Winn | Iain Jardine | Losing run up to 17, but he has dropped a long way in the weights and showed much more when second of seven at Ayr (5f, good) 11 days ago; races off the same mark and should again be thereabouts. |
(2)  Canaria Prince | | | | | | 5 | Sean Kirrane | Tim Easterby | Has run well in both starts since returning in April, but despite that has been dropped another 1lb which puts him on the same mark as for the latest of two wins over C&D last August; respected. |
1st (3)  Laakhof | | | | | | 4 | Zak Wheatley | Declan Carroll | Unplaced in nine starts for Dermot Weld, but defied a 268-day absence and justified market support when making a successful debut for this yard at Catterick (5f, good; first-time tongue-tie) last month; only scored by a head and now 4lb higher, but the form is working out well and he shouldn't be underestimated. |
Just the six runners but few can be dismissed with any confidence. Laakhof has to be high on the list after his successful stable debut last month, the form of which is working out well, while Stay Smart is respected if building on his improved effort last time. The choice, however, is CANARIA PRINCE who has run well in both starts since returning and is off the same mark as for the second of two successes over C&D last August.[David Bellingham]
Race 121: 16:55 Worcester Peak Packaging Maiden Hurdle (Arc Summer Novices' Brush Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB Race) GB 2m - All Worcester Races
8th (9)  Chelsea Annie | | | | | | 4 | James Best | Neil Mulholland | Thereabouts in ordinary middle-distance AW events this year but her C&D hurdle debut was low key (40-1); can only be watched for now. |
5th (2)  Emanate | | | | | | 5 | A P Heskin | Neil Mulholland | Modest form off lowly marks in Flat handicaps and has been beaten 40l+ in two hurdle starts this spring; qualified for handicaps after this. |
7th (4)  Islebriand | | | | | | 5 | Brian Hughes | Donald McCain | Third of four in ordinary Sedgefield bumper on debut in April 2022 and he finished a remote last of five on hurdle debut at Bangor the following month (25-1); huge progress needed back from absence. |
(8)  Blue Clover | | | | | | 5 | Paddy Brennan | Fergal O'Brien | Should find a race on her second at Stratford in April (2m, good to soft); the step up in trip didn't work out only last week but she does at least have recent hurdle form and has to be considered back at 2m. |
| 3rd (6) Rick Blaine | | | | | | 6 | Harrison Beswick | Shaun Lycett | Won 1m3f maiden on Flat in 2020; nearly took advantage of a drop in the weights at Windsor in April (1m3f, soft) but next effort was lacklustre; dam bred a hurdle winner and one who is 1-1 in bumpers, so it's on the cards he will take to this game. |
1st (3)  Hidol Du Livet | | | | | | 6 | Sam Twiston-Davies | Dr Richard Newland | Signs of some ability when fourth of five finishers in the second of two Irish points but he proved hard to restrain on hurdle debut for new yard at Uttoxeter (2m, good) four weeks ago and paid the price; has potential but needs to learn to settle. |
2nd (5)  Painless Potter | | | | | | 5 | Aidan Coleman | Shaun Lycett | Bare form among his hurdle completions in 2021 gives him claims but jumps career was put on hold after he unseated last July; winner of 1m novice on the Flat the following month but mixed since and first-time cheekpieces were no help two weeks ago; hard to predict at present. |
4th (7)  Ruler Legend | | | | | | 4 | Jonjo O'Neill Jr | Jonjo O'Neill | Looked promising when winning at Naas in May 2022 (1m2f, yielding to soft; useful form) but handicap career in Ireland was disappointing; off since October and the market needs checking on hurdle debut for new yard. |
6th (1)  Amalfi Bay | | | | | | 5 | Sean Bowen | Anthony Honeyball | Two 1m4f Flat wins (fair form) in July 2021 and retained ability without winning for the Charltons in 2022; respectable hurdle debut for new yard on first run since, in a better race at Fontwell 24 days ago (2m5f, good), looking as though he'd benefit from the run and a drop in trip; on the premises. |
This can go to AMALFI BAY who had some fair form on the Flat and wasn't disgraced in a better race than this on his hurdle debut at Fontwell. This looks much more winnable and his yard is in fine form. There are glimmers of hope for a few of these and Ruler Legend, Jonjo O'Neill's newcomer off the Flat, would be interesting if there is any strength behind in him in the betting. Rick Blaine is another newcomer to consider but Hidol Du Livet needs to calm down if he's to fulfil his potential.[Emily Weber]
Race 122: 17:05 Epsom Downs JRA Tokyo Trophy Handicap (0-105) (2) 4yo+ GB 6f 3y - All Epsom Races
(14)  The Defiant | | | | | | 7 | Mia Nicholls | Daniel Steele | Pretty solid efforts in defeat on his last three starts but he's 9lb out of the weights in this competitive handicap and others are preferred. |
(13)  Count Otto | | | | | | 8 | Saffie Osborne | Amanda Perrett | 8yo who isn't the force of old and five of his last six wins have come on AW; well beaten at Windsor recently but may have needed that first run for 80 days and he has a very good record at Epsom; not written off. |
| (10) Venturous | | | | | | 10 | Connor Beasley | David & Nicola Barron | 10yo who has been beaten on his last 13 starts going back to last March, and he's back up in grade today; however, he went close off this reduced mark at Ayr (6f, good) recently and might not be far away. |
(11)  Night On Earth | | | | | | 5 | Oisin Murphy | Ian Williams | Well handicapped on last year's best form and perhaps the first-time visor will give him a boost (replacing cheekpieces); however, he does need to raise his game and 5f appears to be his optimum trip. |
(5)  Strike Red | | | | | | 5 | Cam Hardie | Richard Fahey | Improved form when winning twice last October (6f, AW/good to soft) and he reappeared with a fair sixth of 21 behind Probe at Newmarket (6f, good to soft) last month; has run well on good/good to firm ground in the past; could build on that latest performance and he's not ruled out. |
(6)  Baldomero | | | | | | 5 | Jason Watson | Michael Appleby | 0-9 on turf as opposed to 2-18 on AW and soundly beaten in third of eight at Ascot (6f, soft) three weeks ago when back on grass; however, it wasn't a bad run and perhaps today's quicker ground will help; unexposed as a sprinter and went close at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in March; not discounted. |
(8)  Spring Bloom | | | | | | 6 | Andrea Atzeni | Robert Eddery | Reappeared with good second at Newmarket (5f, good to soft) and has since gone one better there (5f, good); back up 4lb in this warmer race and he's 0-13 at 6f, as opposed to 4-15 over 5f, but he's run some good races at this trip and isn't ruled out; has won on good to firm ground. |
(12)  Indian Creak | | | | | | 6 | Rose Dawes | Jack Channon | Won at Windsor (6f, soft) last month and good third to Haymaker there (6f, good to firm) 12 days ago; has run really well on all three visits to Epsom and could be thereabouts. |
1st (3)  Badri | | | | | | 6 | Hollie Doyle | Ruth Carr | 6yo who has been better than ever this year and easily won a big-field handicap at Beverley (5f, good to soft) in April; good sixth of 21 at York (6f, good) since and he's run well on fast ground in the past; each-way possible. |
(9)  Many A Star | | | | | | 6 | Tom Marquand | Paul & Oliver Cole | Won twice last season (6f, good/good to firm) and may have been ready for a break when below par on AW last September; goes well fresh but needs to be better than ever if he's to win this warm race on his reappearance. |
2nd (1)  Apollo One | | | | | | 5 | Richard Kingscote | P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck | In top form at Kempton (6f, AW) last November and reappeared with good third of 21 behind Probe at Newmarket (6f, good to soft) last month; also effective on fast ground and could be in the mix. |
3rd (4)  Mr Wagyu | | | | | | 8 | Jason Hart | John Quinn | Took a big step back in the right direction at York (6f, good) last month on his third run of the season, finishing seventh of 21; won this 12 months ago (good) and is well handicapped on last season's best efforts, including on fast ground; could play a leading role. |
4th (7)  Haymaker | | | | | | 4 | Rob Hornby | Hughie Morrison | 4yo who won twice last year and has improved again this spring with a third of 15 at Newbury (6f, soft) then a win at Windsor (6f, good to firm); could be in the shake-up once more. |
(2)  Probe | | | | | | 5 | Lewis Edmunds | Jennie Candlish | Has done very well in this hood for new yard, with his sole defeat from three starts (6f, AW/good to soft) coming behind a highly progressive type; did it nicely in a big field last time and going back up 7lb may not stop him if today's quicker ground isn't an issue (there's a query in that regard). |
Last year's winner MR WAGYU is well handicapped on last season's best form and earns the vote on the back of an encouraging run at York. Recent Windsor winner Haymaker has a progressive profile and is second choice, while Probe has thrived and will be a big danger if this return to quicker ground isn't a negative. Apollo One could also be involved.[Ben Hutton]
Race 123: 17:07 Lyon-Parilly Des Balances Handicap - All Lyon Parilly Races
2nd (9)  Agoureil | | | | | 4 | M Velon | J P Gauvin | Well beaten in back-to-back recent starts having finished 3rd in his two previous outings. Unreliable |
1st (3)  Bazoques | | | | | 5 | T Trullier | Y Bonnefoy | Unreliable but capable mare who could stake a claim in a race of this nature back at the track of her most recent win. Respect |
3rd (1)  Havoc | | | | | 5 | C Berge | F X Weissmeier | Enjoyed a purple patch since March and has gone up the weights/ratings as a result. Can get into the picture again |
4th (4)  Virtus | | | | | 4 | A Pouchin | Y Bonnefoy | Consistent performer with a good track record and solid form references. Should have a role to play |
(2)  Bobbymurphy | | | | | 5 | T Piccone | M Pimbonnet | Has made no impression in consecutive Quinte+ outings recently but should find this a lot easier. Can make amends |
(5)  Blanc Bleu | | | | | 5 | M Grandin | P Cottier | Undeniably capable but has struggled since winning three starts back. Drawn wide but could pop up |
(6)  Brave Shiina | | | | | 6 | A Lemaitre | Frau Y Vollmer | Finished a reassuring 2nd in last time and should have a say here if confirming that improvement. Keep safe |
(7)  Kane Ore | | | | | 4 | M Barzalona | St Richter | Runner-up on her reappearance but has only finished 5th in both starts since. Capable of better here |
(8)  Saint Nicolas | | | | | 8 | L Honorat | S Culin | Has won two of his three starts this year, including his most recent outing. Not taken lightly given his rider's 3,5kg allowance |
(10)  Sky Glory | | | | | 5 | H Boutin | S Culin | Seldom far off the mark but needs to spark some improvement to trouble the judge here. Outsider |
(11)  Jolienene | | | | | 4 | A Molins | Frau C Bocskai | Appears to have lost her way, having made no impression in either of her comeback runs. Capable of better |
(12)  Super Zoom | | | | | 4 | C Lecoeuvre | Frau C Bocskai | Has shown some signs of improvement recently but will need to raise his game to get a look in here |
(13)  Southwest Harbor | | | | | 4 | M Guyon | M Maillard | Seldom far off the mark and the booking of Maxime Guyon should aid her cause. Hard to trust but is as hard to rule out |
BOBBYMURPHY (2) has let the side down in consecutive recent outings but those disappointing efforts were at a higher level. He ought to redeem himself in this grade off a lower mark, so is worth another chance here. Yoann Bonnefoy has BAZOQUES (3), back at the scene of his last success, and consistent VIRTUS (4) to fight for victory. BRAVE SHIINA (6) can get in on the action if confirming the improvement of her recent 2nd, while HAVOC (1) is in good form and dangerous to dismiss despite top-weig
Race 124: 17:10 Doncaster Sky Sports Racing HD Virgin 519 Handicap (0-80) (4) 3yo GB 1m - All Doncaster Races
(9)  El Montejean | | | | | | 3 | Jack Garritty | Mark Walford | Has managed only a well-held seventh in his two handicaps six months apart; still early days but can only watch this time. |
(1)  Inanna | | | | | | 3 | Robert Havlin | S Woods | Highly tried at 2 after 7f Haydock debut win; back on track with her sights lowered when close fourth of six in 1m Southwell handicap on reappearance, but she went backwards from that when last of nine back at Haydock three weeks ago. |
| 3rd (2) The Parent | | | | | | 3 | Pat Dobbs | Richard Hannon | Fulfilled previous promise when making all at Goodwood (1m, soft) and was eased off once his chance had gone when sent off the 2-1 favourite for his handicap debut at Newbury (7f, good) on his final 2yo start; good pedigree (by Frankel out of US turf Grade 1 winner) and interesting to see if his supporters' return on reappearance. |
4th (3)  Centre Court | | | | | | 3 | Oliver Stammers | Charlie Johnston | Dominant front-running display in 1m Newcastle handicap in April; better effort on turf since when fifth of 14 in competitive 1m1f Hamilton handicap (good to soft) three weeks ago; won't be inconvenienced by the return to 1m. |
| (4) Aclaimed Art | | | | | | 3 | Rossa Ryan | James Tate | Displayed a willing attitude to win a 1m maiden at Kempton in January and advanced his RPR again when narrowly denied on his Southwell handicap debut (1m again) in February; the Southwell form hasn't really worked out but his very useful pedigree marks him down as one who could have more to offer now switching to turf after a break. |
2nd (7)  Almarin | | | | | | 3 | Daniel Tudhope | Patrick Owens | Opened his account in 1m Yarmouth novice last September; comfortably held in 1m handicaps at Newmarket (good to soft) and Sandown (good) this year, although he did make some late headway at the latter; first-time visor needs to make a difference. |
(5)  Mindset | | | | | | 3 | Dylan Hogan | Michael Bell | Promise in novices at around 7f last autumn, but beaten too far out to blame the trip alone on his 1m2f Newmarket handicap debut/reappearance 16 days ago; still early days but hard to be confident about here. |
(6)  Supaspecialawesome | | | | | | 3 | Ross Coakley | Hugo Palmer | Not out of the first two in four outings over 7f on AW, ending 2022 with a novice win at Wolverhampton; made a solid start to his handicap career when going down by only a neck back there 19 days ago; plenty to like about his profile but the longer trip and turf are unknowns. |
(8)  Bauhinia Rhapsody | | | | | | 3 | Hector Crouch | Ed Walker | Placed in 7f/1m novices on AW at the end of 2022; reported to have been unsuited by soft ground when well held in 1m Nottingham maiden on reappearance in April; given a bit of time ahead of this switch to handicaps. |
(10)  Lerwick | | | | | | 3 | Callum Rodriguez | Edward Bethell | Couldn't justify favouritism on his 1m Haydock handicap debut and reappearance, but he did travel comfortably in the lead for a long way and it's possible he'll be sharper for the outing, for all his market strength suggests he was thought to be ready; retains potential for a yard which continues in good form. |
1st (11)  Wildfell | | | | | | 3 | J F Egan | Peter Chapple-Hyam | Big improver in AW handicaps for new trainer this spring, completing a 7f hat-trick when seeing off nine rivals at Southwell 26 days ago; has to prove that his progress hasn't been totally surface related but he had plenty in hand last time and could still be well treated even after a 9lb rise; likely to stay 1m. |
The progressive WILDFELL is one of a few of the likely market principals who needs to prove his effectiveness on turf, but he was comfortably on top when completing the hat-trick at Southwell last month and the handicapper may not have got him yet. Lerwick moved well in the lead for a long way on his Haydock reappearance and is second choice. Like the selection, Supaspecialawesome is one who should have a say if transferring his AW form to the grass. The Parent failed to fire in a Newbury nursery when last seen, but it could be significant that he went off favourite and it will be interesting to see if there's any market support for him again on his reappearance. [Andrew Sheret]
Race 125: 17:15 Listowel John Thomas McNamara Handicap IRE 1m - All Listowel Races
(9)  Pearl Of Malta | | | | | | 3 | Conor Maxwell | P F O'Donnell | Well held twice in turf maidens on soft ground last autumn and last of 10 at Dundalk subsequently; best watched on handicap debut. |
3rd (1)  Ifitwasme | | | | | | 3 | Conor McNamara | E McNamara | Well-backed on last month's Gowran handicap debut but dropped away tamely in straight over extended 1m1f; has raced only on soft, not sure how he'll handle this quick ground. |
(11)  Lightupthesky | | | | | | 3 | Chris Hayes | Kevin Prendergast | Nothing of note at two but encouraging return in recent Roscommon claimer when making good late headway over extended 7f under considerate enough handling; improving and tongue tie added; could go well. |
(7)  Lady Skipper | | | | | | 3 | Kyanna Van Buuren | Barry J Fitzgerald | Maiden struggled off her opening mark in nurseries last year for James Barrett; reduced mark now on first start for new yard so not one to readily rule out although this is probably as far as she wants. |
| (4) Arancha | | | | | | 3 | Rory Cleary | J S Bolger | Naas comeback run a bit more encouraging but took a backward step at Cork; cheekpieces tried for handicap debut and quicker ground could suit. |
| (2) Sunday Evening | | | | | | 3 | Scott McCullagh | Mrs John Harrington | Hasn't featured in three maidens this term; cheekpieces tried for handicap debut, may need more time. |
4th (8)  Not Even Maybe | | | | | | 3 | Gary Carroll | Michael Mulvany | Maiden much improved when clear second over this trip at Gowran last month, didn't seem to stay longer trip at same venue a week later (hung right on softer ground) and plenty keen when didn't seem to enjoy quicker ground at Roscommon on Thursday. |
| 2nd (6) Amemri | | | | | | 3 | W J Lee | David Marnane | Off the mark at Dundalk (7f) in March, didn't seem to get home over same trip back on turf at Cork recently; step up to 1m raises stamina concerns although remains on a competitive mark and Billy Lee takes over. |
(10)  Water Mint | | | | | | 3 | Tom Kiely Marshall | Joseph G Murphy | Had shown precious little until much improved (from 7lb out of handicap) last month under forcing tactics in Gowran handicap over extended 1m1f, only caught well inside final furlong (soft); drop back to 1m could suit and major chance of going one better if handling this quicker ground. |
1st (5)  Drop The Dip | | | | | | 3 | Gavin Ryan | Thomas Gibney | Looking quite exposed at this stage and needs to settle better; hard to fancy unless quicker ground brings about major improvement. |
(3)  Alfarida | | | | | | 3 | Andrew Slattery | Andrew Slattery | Ex Gavin Cromwell-trained filly narrowly denied on yard debut at Dundalk in April in blanket finish and off the mark in similarly close finish at Roscommon on Thursday, showing good attitude; every chance of getting this trip on the ground but stiff enough task under 7lb penalty. |
Water Mint will run a big race if handling this quicker ground but perhaps there could be greater improvement in the bottom-weighted LIGHTUPTHESKY, who shaped nicely last time in a Roscommon claimer and now enters handicap company. Thursday's Roscommon winner Alfarida has to be respected, as does Amemri. [Alan Hewison]
Race 126: 17:25 Pimlico Race 1 - Claiming - All Pimlico Races
4th (6)  Jones Falls | | | | | 3 | Charlie Marquez | David Mohan | A winner at 1m. Third of 8 behind Daredavite beaten 3/4l at 19-5 on his latest outing at Pimlico over 1m last month. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Timothy Keefe. Respected but might still find a few too good. |
3rd (2)  Food Foodie | | | | | 3 | Forest Boyce | Rodolfo Salomon | A winner at 1m. Beaten by Wonder Water when second of 7 at 13-5 on his latest outing at Pimlico over 1m last month. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Fenneka Bentley. Going the right way and could be hard to beat with a step forward. |
2nd (3)  Alottacents | | | | | 3 | Axel Concepcion | Jose Corrales | A winner at 6f. Finished behind Amity Road when fourth of 6 at 13-1 on his latest outing at Laurel Park over 6f last month. Had excuses the last twice (stumbled and bumped) and is dangerous to rule out. |
1st (5)  New York Panther | | | | | 3 | Jevian Toledo | Daniel McKenzie | Won on his latest outing when 1-2fav at Pimlico over 1m last month, beating Toast To Coast. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Brittany Russell. A big player again today. |
(1)  Spectrier | | | | | 3 | Tais Lyapustina | Rodolfo Salomon | A winner at 7f. Third of 7 behind Wonder Water beaten at 7-1 on his latest outing at Pimlico over 1m last month. Needs considering. |
(4)  Federal Offense | | | | | 4 | William Humphrey | Marilyn McMullen | A winner at 1m. Beaten by Phra Phrom when second of 7 at 19-5 on his latest outing at Laurel Park over 1m in March. |
Alottacents is dangerous to underestimate, while New York Panther and Spectrier are also respected in this company. However, FOOD FOODIE has bags of scope and could be hard to overhaul with a step forward from his solid debut second over C&D.
Race 127: 17:25 Vichy Prix Hotel De Grignan - Attele - All Vichy Races
4th (9)  Gaia D'Urzy | | | | | 7 | G Fournigault | G Fournigault | Remains barefoot. On a long losing streak and has been disappointing in last four starts. Others are preferred |
3rd (5)  Galaxie Du Loisir | | | | | 7 | S Peltier | S Peltier | Remains barefoot. Disqualified twice in last five starts but has run some fair form but has a winning chance |
1st (1)  Highway De Nappes | | | | | 6 | Mickael Cormy | Mickael Cormy | Mostly fair form this year but has been disqualified twice. Has a winninging chance in an open race |
2nd (2)  Houffe Du Flinois | | | | | 6 | Julien Raffestin | Julien Raffestin | Remains barefoot. Disappointing last run when eighth but was in good form before that and has a winning chance |
(3)  Hermine Du Meslier | | | | | 6 | Mlle N Despres | Mlle N Despres | Disappointin gthree runs since winning in February. Capable of doing better but is best watched for now |
(4)  Gaeline Servinoise | | | | | 7 | H Sionneau | H Sionneau | Well tried this year without adding to her win tally. In poor form of late and others are much preferrerd |
(6)  Hermine Du Sablier | | | | | 6 | B Thomas | B Thomas | Much improved last run when third at this course and has a winning chance with improvement expected |
(7)  Halma Griff | | | | | 6 | P Callier | L Lerenard | Disappointing of late with two recent disqualifications. Capable of much better and deserves respect in this line-up |
(8)  Golden Seven | | | | | 7 | J Ph Ducher | J Ph Ducher | Disqualified twice at this course recently. Capable of much better but is best watched for now |
HOUFFE DU FLINOIS (2) can put a modest run behind him and take out a weak race. HIGHWAY DE NAPPES (1) is not one to trust with two disqualifications recently but would not really be a surprise winner of this race. GALAXIE DU LOISIR (5) also has a disqualification issue but is also not out of it. HERMINE DU SABLIER (6) showed improvement when third last time out and can do better this time
Race 128: 17:25 Worcester Invest With Kim Bayliss Wealth Management Handicap Hurdle (0-110) (4) 4yo+ GB 2m 7f - All Worcester Races
3rd (3)  Lelantos | | | | | | 7 | Nico de Boinville | Nicky Henderson | The last of three hurdle wins came at Bangor (2m7f, good) last summer; possibilities if bringing his best form but he didn't do that at Ludlow 25 days ago after a break. |
| (6) Gardons La | | | | | | 5 | Sam Twiston-Davies | Neil Mulholland | Well beaten in two French hurdle races and again here a month ago (2m maiden, good) on her return from a year out; could be open to improvement now sent into handicaps but has a lot to prove; any market confidence would heighten interest. |
2nd (2)  I'm A Starman | | | | | | 10 | Tom Bellamy | Mark Rimell | Inconsistent over fences this year and a poor round of jumping prompted a return to hurdling here last week when he was in front three out only to be pulled up with the race declared void; remains to be seen how he would have fared but prospects that day were looking good. |
| 6th (7) Deer Hunter | | | | | | 7 | Tabitha Worsley | Danni O'Neill | First run of any note for this yard when third over 2m4f here recently but he was beaten 15l by a 50-1 winner who was well behind when pulled up in a voided race here last week; unconvincing. |
1st (5)  Dicey Rielly | | | | | | 6 | Sean Bowen | Peter Bowen | Good and bad in her recent chases but might appreciate returning to hurdles, over which she's unraced beyond 2m4f (likely winner of a 3m chase when falling); respected. |
4th (1)  Tiger Orchid | | | | | | 8 | Charlie Hammond | Dr Richard Newland | Dual bumper winner and added two small-field hurdle wins last season, the latter a 3m handicap on good to firm; however, he's not a natural jumper and his return last month from an absence was subdued. |
5th (4)  The Gooner | | | | | | 5 | Jonjo O'Neill Jr | Jonjo O'Neill | Won his point on testing ground and conditions were also on the soft side for his three runs over hurdles, the best being a near 10-length defeat on handicap debut at Wetherby (3m) last time; unexposed under these conditions and, with cheekpieces turned to, he has to be of interest. |
The suggestion is DICEY RIELLY who could have some improvement lurking at a new trip over hurdles. The Gooner is the dark one and second choice, while I'm A Starman was in the process of running well when the race was declared void here last week.[Alistair Jones]
Race 129: 17:30 Delaware Park Race 1 - Maiden Claiming - All Delaware Park Races
4th (3)  Kirrabon | | | | | 3 | Jhonatan Mendoza | Danielle Hodsdon | Unplaced in all three starts. Third of 5 behind Hi Heeled Warrior beaten 18l at 20-1 on her latest outing at Penn National over 1m last month. Has it all to prove. |
3rd (5)  Saratoga Dream | | | | | 4 | Deirdre Panas | Ney Pessanha | Yet to place in four starts. Finished behind Schnuer Will when fifth of 7 at 60-1 on her latest outing at Philadelphia Park over 6f in September last year. Others hold stronger claims. |
1st (1)  Catalena | | | | | 3 | Keimar Trotman | Andrew Simoff | Unplaced in both starts. Finished 12l behind Finishing Touch when sixth of 7 at 15-2 on her latest outing at Penn National over 6f in April. Makes little appeal. |
2nd (6)  Heartsanddiamonds | | | | | 3 | John Hiraldo | Mary Eppler | Unplaced in both starts. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Gymnast when fourth of 7 on her latest outing at Laurel Park over 1m (good) in March. Needs this drop in class to help. |
(2)  Lookin At Kisses | | | | | 4 | Mario Fuentes | Robert Werneth | Placed once in five starts. Beaten 7l by Irish Kitten when second of 8 at 22-1 on her latest outing at Tampa Bay Downs over 1m (good) in April. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Max Ubide. Of strong interest. |
(4)  Gladiatora | | | | | 3 | Andry Blanco | Rafael Romero | Placed twice in seven starts. Finished 15l behind Escandalo when sixth of 7 at 7-5jt-fav on her latest outing at Philadelphia Park over 7f last month. Not discounted on previous efforts. |
LOOKIN AT KISSES sets a strong standard for this class and is hard to oppose. Gladiatora is feared most, with the lightly-raced Heartsanddiamonds making most appeal of the remainder.
Race 130: 17:30 Tramore Dunhill Mares Beginners Chase IRE 1m 7f 100y - All Tramore Races
5th (2)  Caddy Shack | | | | | | 9 | Mr R A Berry | J A Berry | Modest locally-trained mare has been off since January and will need mishaps from the others to have any chance. |
4th (4)  Hope Des Blins | | | | | | 6 | Liam Quinlan | John Patrick Ryan | Maiden hurdle winner at Kilbeggan last year; has had jumping issues (three falls in seven chase starts) but was second in similar contest at Thurles in the autumn and should be fitter after her first run of the year at Limerick nine days ago. |
2nd (1)  Butterflyvespiere | | | | | | 7 | Sean Flanagan | Peter Fahey | Dual hurdles winner (2m3f/2m4f) and is rated 112 in that sphere; well held in two chase starts at Clonmel in the spring but at least has a little bit of experience to draw upon and this ground will suit whatever about the trip. |
3rd (5)  Return To Base | | | | | | 8 | Danny Gilligan | Gordon Elliott | Won maiden hurdle last year and landed Downpatrick handicap last month on second start after winter break bringing her rating to 119; ran and jumped poorly in two chase starts in the autumn. |
1st (3)  Heia | | | | | | 6 | Paul Townend | W P Mullins | Dual winner at up to 2m4f and Listed-placed over hurdles last year and fifth of 20 in Galway Hurdle on final start; only beaten 6l by Cheltenham festival winner Seddon off a mark of 134 at Punchestown on second run back from a lay-off and, although this trip might be sharp enough, a decent round of jumping should be all that is required of her here. |
The bookmakers will take no chances with HEIA who is by some margin the best of these over hurdles and a decent round of jumping should be enough to get the job done. [Mark Nunan]
Race 131: 17:35 Lingfield Download The At The Races App Handicap (0-55) (6) 3yo+ GB 1m 2f - All Lingfield Races
4th (7)  Hanoverian King | | | | | | 5 | Jefferson Smith | Simon Pearce | Back in better form with blinkers fitted in 1m classified races here the last twice, shaping as if this extra 2f will suit; frame possibilities off a workable mark back at handicap level in retained headgear. |
(9)  Vision Clear | | | | | | 8 | Georgia Dobie | Paddy Butler | On a long losing spell and his form for new stable this term (1m-2m) does not suggest he's about to regain the winning thread; opposed. |
(1)  Recorwoman | | | | | | 4 | Elle-May Croot | Ivan Furtado | Ex-French filly who is 0-7 in Britain but shaped better than bare result when upped to 1m2f at Bath most recently, having perhaps made her challenge sooner than ideal; possibilities if building on that effort. |
(5)  Cornish Storm | | | | | | 4 | Callum Shepherd | Stuart Kittow | Five-race maiden; has bits of encouraging form; bred to do better still, being related to a few winners for his connections, and looks a possible improver on seasonal debut; market support should be heeded. |
3rd (8)  Nivelle's Magic | | | | | | 4 | Tom Queally | Simon Earle | Seven-race maiden; has performed well a couple of times for new yard this year (7f/1m, AW) and looked better than bare result last time; gives the impression she may improve for this new trip; not dismissed. |
(4)  Uther Pendragon | | | | | | 8 | Taylor Fisher | J S Moore | Completed a hat-trick in December but those are his only wins since mid-2020 and overall strike-rate remains modest; form dipped the last twice and others are preferred. |
(10)  Sapperdean | | | | | | 4 | Aidan Keeley | Luke Dace | 0-5; campaigned on AW at Kempton until a poor effort on turf last time; penultimate effort (1m; handicap debut) wasn't devoid of promise and he may improve for this longer distance. |
(3)  Recuerdame | | | | | | 7 | Paddy Bradley | Simon Dow | Hold-up performer; not disgraced elsewhere the last twice; return to Lingfield looks ideal, having gained last three wins here, the most recent off this mark in March; one to consider. |
(6)  Magical Dragon | | | | | | 6 | Frederick Larson | Patrick Chamings | Only eighth at Bath last time, failing to back up his Windsor reappearance effort; strike-rate is just 1-24 but remains well treated (the sole win came off 7lb higher); possibilities if back to best. |
(12)  Lady Bianca | | | | | | 3 | Nicola Currie | Jamie Osborne | Seven-race maiden; respectable sixth in 14-runner field at Bath (1m2f) most recently; however, hasn't progressed from a good effort in January and may have to settle for another supporting role. |
(13)  Duveen | | | | | | 3 | William Carson | Anthony Carson | 0-7; some encouraging efforts since switched to handicaps; beaten favourite at Brighton (1m4f) most recently but shaped as if this drop back in trip will prove ideal; remains of interest at a modest level. |
2nd (14)  Musterion | | | | | | 3 | Neil Callan | John Butler | 0-6; showed clear signs of improvement in Wolverhampton handicap (8.5f, AW) most recently, staying on for second; may well take another step forward with this extra distance looking a plus; shortlisted. |
| 1st (2) Glenister | | | | | | 4 | Thore Hammer Hansen | Sir Mark Prescott Bt | Still has low mileage; absent since finishing lame last September; subsequently had wind surgery; successful over C&D (handicap debut; sole 1m2f attempt) in August and remains open to further progress at this sort of level; interesting back here. |
(11)  Gallimimus | | | | | | 3 | Billy Loughnane | George Boughey | 2-2 since handicapping, the wins recorded at Leicester (1m2f) on Monday and Tuesday of this week; latest success was gained in better style than the reappearance 24 hours earlier; open to further improvement; could well defy a double penalty and complete the hat-trick, provided he's as effective back on AW. |
Gallimimus may well complete a quickfire hat-trick provided he maintains progress back on AW. GLENISTER, an unexposed type who returns to the scene of his win last August, looks an interesting alternative, while Musterion, Nivelle's Magic and Duveen are other suggestions for the shortlist.[Steve Boow]
Race 132: 17:40 Monmouth Park Race 1 - Claiming - All Monmouth Park Races
4th (4)  Ben's Sunny Island | | | | | 4 | Jose Gomez | R Rodriguez | A winner at 5f on the all-weather. Finished 11l behind I'm Nervous Now when fifth of 8 at 13-1 on her latest outing at Belmont Park over 6f last month. This seems a more suitable task. |
5th (3)  Sedona Rocks | | | | | 4 | Angel Rodriguez | Holly Harris | A winner at 6f on the all-weather. Beaten behind Infringement at 18-1 when last of 7 on her latest outing at Aqueduct over 1m in December last year. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Dawn Skelton. Difficult to make a case for. |
1st (5)  Bunty Windermere | | | | | 4 | Samy Camacho | Derek Ryan | A winner at 6f on good ground. Finished 9l behind Li'l Miss Camille when sixth of 9 at 15-2 on her latest outing at Tampa Bay Downs over 5f (good) in December last year. Bounce back required. |
2nd (8)  Whatchamacall | | | | | 3 | Jomar Torres | Jose Delgado | Successful twice at 5f on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 16l behind Baby Steps when last of 4 at 33-10 on her latest outing at Monmouth Park over 5f (firm) last month. Entitled to improve. |
3rd (1)  Mispelled Mooon | | | | | 4 | Jorge Vargas Jr | Raymond Handal | A winner at 5f on good ground. Beaten 9l behind Gastown Babe at 9-2 when 9th of 10 on her latest outing at Laurel Park over 5f (good) in October last year. One to watch off a break. |
(2)  Gem Cat | | | | | 3 | Jose Ferrer | Jorge Delgado | Won on her latest outing when 11-10fav at Tampa Bay Downs over 5f in January, beating High Donna by a short head. Not out of it. |
(6)  Dahgo | | | | | 4 | Madeline Rowland | John Pimental | A winner at 5f on good ground. Beaten behind Gleaming Brutality at 35-1 when last of 8 on her latest outing at Tampa Bay Downs over 6f in March. Opposable. |
(7)  Attached | | | | | 3 | Jairo Rendon | Jorge Duarte | A winner at 6f on the all-weather. Beaten 19l behind Dreamawayseven at 18-5 when last of 7 on her latest outing at Aqueduct over 7f in April. Should be sharper for the run. |
(9)  Aiken To Belong | | | | | 9 | Pedro Jr Cotto | Manuel Berrios | A winner at 5f on good ground. Finished 2 1/2l behind Makin It Look Easy when fourth of 8 at 35-1 on her latest outing at Monmouth Park over 5f (good) in July last year. No forlorn hope. |
This represents a drop in class for WHATCHAMACALL in a contest lacking depth, as the daughter of Frosted seeks to build on a distant fourth over C&D last month. She gets a tentative vote from Attached and Gem Cat.
Race 133: 17:40 Doncaster Download The At The Races App Handicap (0-65) (6) 4yo+ GB 6f 2y - All Doncaster Races
(12)  Brunello Breeze | | | | | | 4 | Andrew Elliott | Tom Tate | Went close off a 14lb higher mark over 7f at Haydock (good to soft) a year ago but very little to shout about in his seven subsequent runs, especially this season; remains to be seen if the drop to sprinting helps. |
1st (2)  Crypto Quest | | | | | | 4 | Paddy Mathers | Ian McInnes | Won a 6f Hamilton handicap (good to firm) last July on final start for Kevin Ryan; well beaten in two outings for Les Eyre; has plenty to prove on return for a new trainer after seven months off. |
4th (11)  Alseeyerthere | | | | | | 5 | David Allan | Steph Hollinshead | Showed some promise on the second of three outings over 7f (good to firm/good to soft) last summer; related to winners in these colours and possible she can take a step forward now handicapping on her seasonal return; tongue tied first time; worth a second look in the betting. |
(9)  Somewhere Secret | | | | | | 9 | Elisha Whittington | Lisa Williamson | Now 3lb lower than when successful over 6f at Nottingham (good) for Rebecca Menzies last summer, but his form dipped last autumn and he's fared no better in two comeback outings for Lisa Williamson. |
2nd (5)  Musical Mystery | | | | | | 4 | Robert Havlin | Ali Stronge | Placed three times last summer but ended 2022 with two disappointing efforts on AW; has had wind surgery ahead of reappearance; also tongue tied first time; others appeal more. |
(10)  Key Look | | | | | | 6 | Callum Rodriguez | Paul Midgley | Won off 1lb higher at Catterick (7f, good to firm) for Geoff Harker last summer, but didn't shape with any short-term promise on her Southwell reappearance for her new yard in April. |
(1)  Athollblair Boy | | | | | | 10 | Alex Jary | Nigel Tinkler | Veteran who has won twice over 6f at Newcastle this year; not disgraced in a Class 5 there last time; only 3-54 on turf but two of the wins came here; not discounted. |
(7)  She's The Danger | | | | | | 4 | Ben Robinson | Roy Bowring | Her best efforts have come here, winning a 7f handicap (good) and second over this trip (good to firm) last summer; possible soft ground was against her when well over C&D back on turf five weeks ago. |
(8)  Madame Fenella | | | | | | 4 | Tom Eaves | Derek Shaw | Has won just one of her 16 starts but she has returned in reasonable form and can be very competitive from her current mark. |
(4)  Caribbean Sunset | | | | | | 5 | Oliver Stammers | Grant Tuer | Has only made the track six times since his successful Lingfield debut (6f, Polytrack) for the Crisfords in November 2020; has shown enough since returning from another absence to suggest he can be very competitive from his reduced mark but he does have to prove his effectiveness on turf (all starts on AW). |
3rd (3)  Kitaab | | | | | | 4 | Cieren Fallon | Ian Williams | Has hinted at ability in his light career and caught the eye when making late headway from the rear to finish seventh of 11 on his 5f Thirsk reappearance a fortnight ago; the return to 6f will suit; interesting contender, particularly if backed. |
(6)  Close Quarters | | | | | | 4 | Daniel Tudhope | John Quinn | This half-sister to Winter Power let favourite backers down when a well-held fourth of six fitted with blinkers at Nottingham (6f, heavy) 22 days ago, but prior to that she'd finished an encouraging fourth over C&D (soft) and that form worked out; fine on a quicker surface; given another chance with the headgear quickly discarded. |
It might be worth giving another chance to the well-bred CLOSE QUARTERS back at the scene of her promising reappearance. Athollblair Boy was in reasonable form on AW when last seen a couple of months ago and has saved a lot of his best turf efforts for this place, so he's second choice. The lightly raced Kitaab caught the eye on his 5f reappearance and is also on the shortlist with the return to 6f likely to suit. [Andrew Sheret]
Race 134: 17:42 Lyon-Parilly Du Pavillon Handicap - All Lyon Parilly Races
3rd (3)  La Sauzee | | | | | 4 | A Nicco | J P Gauvin | Useful filly who, judged on her best form, could get a look in on her reappearance but probably best watched for now |
2nd (5)  Sekku | | | | | 6 | F Valle Skar | Mlle L Rohn-Pelvin | Has lost his way since winning five starts back, so eeds to spark improvement. For another day |
1st (4)  Asian Pearl | | | | | 4 | C Lecoeuvre | H Grewe | Out of sorts and unlikely to trouble the judge after making no impression in each of her last 3 starts |
4th (13)  Darenix | | | | | 5 | T Trullier | Y Bonnefoy | Does tend to pop up on a going day but has proved unreliable. Hard to trust but as hard to rule out |
(1)  Mandleft | | | | | 6 | M Velon | E Mollot | Inconsistent mare but not incapable of making her presence felt here. Rider's 1,5kg allowance helps |
(2)  Hoolong | | | | | 5 | B Marie | L Proietti | Unreliable sort but is more than capable of staking a claim in a race like this. Dangerous to dismiss |
(6)  Force Tranquille | | | | | 4 | M Grandin | P Cottier | Holding her form well and has shown enough to be competitive in a race of this nature. Has a role to play |
(7)  Real Wild Child | | | | | 4 | A Orani | J P Gauvin | Out of sorts but has shown that he possesses the means to be successful at this level. Could redeem himself |
(8)  Jaseur De Guye | | | | | 4 | T Piccone | M Pitart | Has looked distinctly ordinary for some time now, so his chances are limited even at this level |
(9)  Mattina Forza | | | | | 6 | M Guyon | Mme M Gall | Seldom far off the mark and likely to have a say here after dropping in the weights/ratings. Keep safe |
(10)  Karry Bradshaw | | | | | 7 | A Girel | L Girel | Reassuring 2nd in her last start and capable of getting involved here if confirming that improvement |
(11)  Star Drack | | | | | 6 | C Banz | C Escuder | Bounced back to form last time and ought to confirm that improvement with the help of his rider's 3,5kg allowance |
(12)  Calas Queen | | | | | 5 | A Molins | W Roschi | Has been struggling to regain any form/consistency for some time now. Unlikely to trouble the judge |
REAL WILD CHILD (7) has been somewhat disappointing but showed earlier this year that winning at this level is well within his compass, so could be worth another chance. MATTINA FORZA (9) has held her form without any success but has been given relief from the handicapper which puts her firmly into the picture here. FORCE TRANQUILLE (6) fits a similar profile and, as such, could get into the picture along with STAR DRACK (11), who improved to finish 4th last time and will benefit from his rider'
Race 135: 17:45 Stratford Royal Equestrian Racing Club Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) GB 2m 70y - All Stratford Races
3rd (2)  Hobie | | | | | | 6 | Gavin Sheehan | David Dennis | It had the look of a ropey maiden when he won at Worcester (2m, good), having shown little in his two previous runs under rules; likely to need more again. |
(3)  VE Day | | | | | | 4 | Theo Gillard | Donald McCain | Beat three rivals to win a maiden hurdle at Musselburgh and probably achieved as much when third at Aintree (2m, good) behind two novices who were superior to him on the Flat; must have every chance. |
2nd (1)  Estacas | | | | | | 6 | Brendan Powell | David Bridgwater | His handicap win at Huntingdon (2m, good) was his first run after wind surgery and he produced a similar effort off 7lb higher at Fontwell (2m3f, good to firm) last week; solid claims, for all that he has to concede weight to the two 4yos; now goes in cheekpieces. |
1st (4)  Komedy Kicks | | | | | | 4 | Harry Cobden | Milton Harris | Wandered about at her hurdles when edging home in a Worcester maiden (2m, good) and again looked a bit quirky when second at Fontwell; still has some of the best form on offer. |
Donald McCain's VE DAY ran a respectable race at Aintree behind two useful rivals who were superior to him on the Flat. He can make the most of the 5lb he receives off Estacas, who has been running well in handicaps. Komedy Kicks doesn't look straightforward but she too has form claims.[Alistair Jones]
Race 136: 17:50 Gulfstream Race 1 - Maiden Claiming - All Gulfstream Races
3rd (3)  Political Astray | | | | | 4 | Maikol Hernandez | Nestor Cascallares | Yet to place in five starts. Finished 12l behind Syllabus when fifth of 9 at 13-1 on her latest outing at Tampa Bay Downs over 1m (good) last month. Needs to take a step forward up in class. |
5th (4)  Kazillion | | | | | 3 | Luca Panici | Clyde Martin | Placed once in five starts. Well beaten at 40-1 behind Neogem when 10th of 11 on her latest outing at Gulfstream over 1m (good) last month. Shouldn't be too far away. |
2nd (1)  Sea Pearl | | | | | 3 | Edgar Perez | Jose D Angelo | Dam won three times at 1m. Likely to appreciate further in time. |
1st (2)  Win Dixie Ronnie | | | | | 3 | Miguel Vasquez | David Fawkes | Dam won at 1m. Beaten behind Awesome Pic at 25-1 when last of 8 on her racecourse debut at Gulfstream over 5f in August last year. Needs more to feature today. |
4th (5)  Verifiable | | | | | 3 | Angel Morales | Dennis Manning | Yet to place in three starts. Finished 6l behind She's So Bearrish when fourth of 8 at 17-2 on her latest outing at Tampa Bay Downs over 1m (good) last month. Should be thereabouts. |
(7)  For The Thrill | | | | | 3 | Kenedy Berrugate | Matthew Williams | Yet to place in seven starts. Third of 7 behind She Knows It All beaten 1 1/2l at 5-1 on her latest outing at Gulfstream over 6f last month. Has place claims. |
(8)  Mystical Lady | | | | | 3 | Silvia Zapico | Ruben Sierra | Half-sister to Alpha Slew, won eight times at 5f. Well bred and looks an interesting debutant. |
(9)  Gilded Charmrose | | | | | 5 | David Boraco | Nestor Cascallares | Yet to place in three starts. Beaten 19l behind Blazingly at 75-1 when eighth of 9 on her latest outing at Gulfstream over 5f last month. Unlikely to get involved today. |
(6)  Romance In Habana | | | | | 4 | Manny Jimenez | Carlos Munoz | Well beaten at 19-2 behind Wow Tapit when last of 9 on her racecourse debut at Gulfstream over 5f in September '21. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Antonio Sano. Looks vulnerable in this field. |
KAZILLION was a good third in a better contest than this before having a crack at further last time. Back at this distance, she must have a big chance in these calmer waters. Verifiable and For The Thrill should also be challenging at the line.
Race 137: 17:50 Listowel Oliver Broderick Maiden IRE 1m - All Listowel Races
(5)  Mid Life Crisis | | | | | | 5 | Killian Leonard | Michael Winters | No worthwhile form under both codes. |
| (6) Rock Basher | | | | | | 4 | Nathan Crosse | Luke Comer | Rock Of Gibraltar colt is fifth foal of an unraced dam; tongue tied for belated debut and seems best watched. |
(1)  Angelus Griseo | | | | | | 4 | Leigh Roche | Keelan Dempsey | Half-brother to Ascot Gold Cup winner Trip To Paris finished a never-nearer fourth of 6 on sole start last year for Joseph O'Brien at Listowel; gelded and has joined rookie trainer recently. |
3rd (8)  Wrecking Ball Paul | | | | | | 5 | Ronan Whelan | Paul Mulligan | Showed some ability in AW maidens and not a bad run on handicap debut at Navan (1m5f, heavy) in April; tame Roscommon run since raises questions however and takes a big drop in trip here. |
(4)  Golden Reel | | | | | | 4 | Chris Hayes | John S O'Donoghue | Highland Reel gelding cost 12,000Euros as a yearling; half-brother to five winners inc Buckland (6f-1m4f AW; RPR 106), Higher Love (9.6f; 94; dam of Japanese 1m2f Grade 3 winner Crescendo Love) and Dollar Chick (7f 2yo/9.4f; 93); dam 1m 2yo winner (stayed 1m6f; 103); market likely best guide on belated debut. |
(10)  Maggie And Me | | | | | | 4 | Adam Caffrey | P F McEnery | Placed a few times when trained in Britain and improved on Dundalk form when clear second in Leopardstown handicap in April (1m, heavy); never counted after being bumped at start at Gowran later in month; blinkers now tried and likely place claims at best. |
(2)  Dream Escape | | | | | | 4 | Ben Coen | Thomas Mullins | Respectable efforts in Curragh maidens, including last month when beaten under 4l; needs to settle better. |
| 4th (7) Unterberg | | | | | | 4 | Gary Carroll | G M Lyons | Finished in midfield at the Curragh on debut over a year ago and not seen again until January when disappointing favourite at Dundalk, slowly away, plenty green then keeping on at the finish when close fifth over 6f; this longer trip should suit and one to consider. |
2nd (9)  God Knows | | | | | | 4 | Jamie Powell | Richard Brabazon | Not beaten far in Curragh fillies maiden last summer but lots to find with Fernao on last month's Killarney comeback run. |
1st (3)  Fernao | | | | | | 4 | W J Lee | W McCreery | Frankel half-brother to Group 1 Prix Jacques le Marois winner Al Wukair; two good runs in maidens at this trip in the spring, staying-on third at Limerick and left with plenty to do when getting up for second behind a clear-cut winner at Killarney; major chance if handling this faster ground. |
Providing he handles this quicker ground this looks a good opportunity for FERNAO. Unterberg could be the one to follow the selection home. [Alan Hewison]
Race 138: 17:56 Pimlico Race 2 - Maiden Special Weight - All Pimlico Races
2nd (7)  Determined Empire | | | | | 4 | Victor Carrasco | Phil Schoenthal | Placed in three of nine starts. Third of 7 behind Solving Progress beaten 4l at 17-5 on her latest outing at Pimlico over 1m last month. Another big run is expected. |
4th (4)  Negra Gata | | | | | 3 | Horacio Karamanos | Michael Trombetta | Dam a lightly raced maiden. Finished 8l behind Fogo Island when fourth of 11 at 19-2 on her racecourse debut at Turfway Park over 6f in April. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Brendan Walsh. More needed today. |
3rd (3)  Silly Lily | | | | | 3 | William Humphrey | Lilli Kurtinecz | Full sister to Dream Peaceful, won three times at 6f. Finished 10l behind Soviet Excess when sixth of 11 at 45-1 on her racecourse debut at Gulfstream over 1m in April. A step forward would put her in the picture. |
5th (5)  Carolina Hideaway | | | | | 3 | Jevian Toledo | Susan Cooney | Half-sister to Carolina Sun, won at 5f. Beaten by Caroline Krystyna when second of 16 at 40-1 on her racecourse debut at Pimlico over 5f (good) last month. The one to beat of she can use that as a platform. |
1st (8)  Miss San Gabriel | | | | | 3 | Jorge Ruiz | H Motion | Placed once in two starts. Finished 2 1/2l behind Dekanter when fourth of 12 at 16-5fav on her latest outing at Aqueduct over 6f (good) in April. Has some ability and is another to bear in mind. |
(1)  Determined Stella | | | | | 3 | Richard Monterrey | Phil Schoenthal | Unplaced in all three starts. Beaten behind Caroline Krystyna at 22-1 when 9th of 16 on her latest outing at Pimlico over 5f (good) last month. Opposable. |
(2)  Don Diva | | | | | 4 | Jordano Tunon | Jennifer Shannon | Unplaced in all nine starts. Well beaten at 18-1 behind Tudor Peak when last of 6 on her latest outing at Penn National over 6f in February. Hard to fancy. |
(6)  Starters Orders | | | | | 3 | Forest Boyce | Claude McGaughey III | Half-sister to Nathan Detroit, won four times at 1m. Beaten behind Just Katherine at 11-1 when seventh of 8 on her racecourse debut at Gulfstream over 7f in March. Worth a betting check given she was bumped early that day and might have done better under the circumstances. |
CAROLINA HIDEAWAY shaped well when runner-up over 5f and the step up in trip appears likely to aid her cause. Determined Stella looks the one most likely to capitalise if stamina is an issue for the selection, while Miss San Gabriel is another likely to be thereabouts too.
Race 139: 18:00 Vichy Prix Ebava Cusset (prix De Gipcy) - Attele - All Vichy Races
3rd (12)  Horse Love Metis | | | | | 6 | J Asselie | J Asselie | Remains barefoot. In good form of late and did win at this track in penultimate start. Place chance |
1st (1)  Gorlando Ludois | | | | | 7 | C Gourgand | S Bourlier | Remains barefoot. Modest recent runs and is on a long losing streak. More needed to win this race |
2nd (11)  Gamin Du Sablier | | | | | 7 | B Thomas | B Thomas | Remains barefoot. Unreliable and has been disappointing two starts since winning in April. Might place |
4th (9)  Gabin Du Rocher | | | | | 7 | Julien Raffestin | D Faivre | Unreliable but did bounce back to win at Toulouse last time out. Cannot be written off from doubling up |
(2)  Humour Festif | | | | | 6 | Dylan Garcia | L Garcia | Remains barefoot but is on a very long losing streak. Well tried this year and has been moderate so others are preferred |
(3)  Gamin De Star | | | | | 7 | S Peltier | G R Huguet | Disappointing three runs this year but is barefoot this time so is capable of showing improvement. Might place |
(4)  Historic Day | | | | | 6 | J Lebouteiller | J Lebouteiller | Fit and in very good form at the moment. He should fight out the finish once again |
(5)  Hestur De Bellen | | | | | 6 | L Lamaziere | G R Huguet | On a long losing streak but is in fair form at the moment and could contest the finish once again |
(6)  Hasir | | | | | 6 | L Garcia | L Garcia | Unreliable and has a disqualification problem but is in very good heart and can win again if in the mood |
(7)  Hooligan One | | | | | 6 | Q Chauve-Laffay | H Chauve-Laffay | Well tried this year and has won twice so could be worth ignoring the last-start disqualification. Deserves respect |
(8)  Glamour Yoma | | | | | 7 | P J Cordeau | P J Cordeau | Remains barefoot. At the top of his game with two recent wins. Much tougher this time but is not out of it |
(10)  Holiday Dream | | | | | 6 | A Tintillier | A Tintillier | On a very long losing streak and he has been disqualified in last three starts. Best watched this time |
HISTORIC DAY (4) is fit and in very good form. He does look ther one to beat in this line-up. HASIR (6) is unreliable but has been doing pretty well of late and has a winning chance. HOOLIGAN ONE (7) is clearly better than the last disqualification would suggest and has already won twice this year. HESTUR DE BELLEN (5) is in fair form and is looking to brak a long losing streak.
Race 140: 18:00 Delaware Park Race 2 - Claiming - All Delaware Park Races
2nd (5)  Whata Guy | | | | | 5 | Carol Cedeno | Scott Lake | He has won three times at 1m. Finished behind W W Springtime when fifth of 8 at 9-1 on his latest outing at Delaware Park over 6f last month. Bounce back required. |
3rd (1)  Minecrafter | | | | | 4 | Jeremy Alicea | Pedro Nazario | He has won three times at 1m. Well beaten at 150-1 behind Wicked Finn when last of 10 on his latest outing at Delaware Park over 1m (good) last month. Likely set for another lesser role. |
1st (2)  Amount | | | | | 5 | Luis Rivera | Joseph Taylor | He has won four times from 7f to 1m. Third of 6 behind Scotty beaten at 18-5 on his latest outing at Philadelphia Park over 1m last month. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Armand Correnti. One to consider with a similar bid. |
4th (4)  Lord Darnley | | | | | 5 | Jaime Rodriguez | Antonio Machado | He has won three times at 1m. Finished 18l behind Burgee when fourth of 5 at 6-1 on his latest outing at Delaware Park over 1m last month. Too soon to write off. |
(3)  Tappin For Glory | | | | | 5 | Kevin Gomez | Richard Sillaman | He has won four times from 5f to 1m. Finished 4l behind Charitable Visit when fourth of 10 at 18-1 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 1m in March. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Kevin Joy. Has the form to be involved. |
(6)  Shimmering Light | | | | | 6 | Angel Arroyo | Victor Carrasco | He has won three times at 1m. Finished 13l behind Call Bros when sixth of 7 at 7-5fav on his latest outing at Tampa Bay Downs over 1m in April. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Christos Gatis. Not discounted on earlier performances. |
(7)  Illustrious | | | | | 4 | Eliseo Ruiz | Jorge Diaz | He has won four times at 1m. Third of 8 behind Somebody beaten 12l at 9-2 on his latest outing at Philadelphia Park over 1m last month. Claims if backing that effort up. |
LORD DARNLEY needs to put his latest disappointment here behind him, but he may be worth chancing in these calmer waters. Tappin For Glory and Amount are most likely to capitalise if the selection fails to fire again.
Race 141: 18:00 Belmont Park Race 1 - Maiden Claiming - All Belmont Park Races
4th (5)  Jersey Coast | | | | | 3 | Jacqueline Davis | Rafael Romero | Unplaced in all six starts. Finished behind Perfect Senorita when fifth of seven at 20-1 on her latest outing at Aqueduct over 6f in March. She is wearing blinkers for the first time, which will need to have an effect. |
3rd (3)  Magnolia Wind | | | | | 3 | Katie Davis | Gregory Diprima | Yet to place in four starts. Well beaten at 55-1 behind Alice Kramden when seventh of 11 on her latest outing at Belmont Park over 6f last month. Easy enough to look elsewhere. |
2nd (2)  Balentina | | | | | 3 | Jaime Torres | R Rodriguez | Placed once in four starts. Beaten a neck by Accel Rose when second of seven at 2-1jt-fav on her latest outing at Belmont Park over 7f last month. Holds every chance. |
1st (8)  Baby Sox | | | | | 3 | Manuel Franco | R Rodriguez | Placed in three of four starts. Beaten 3/4l by Auntie Rona when second of six at 2-1fav on her latest outing at Pimlico over 6f last month. Can go one better. |
(1)  Hail Britannia | | | | | 6 | Omar Moreno Hernandez | Eduardo Jones | Unplaced in both starts. Finished behind Tonight We Love when last of six at 20-1 on her latest outing at Aqueduct over 1m in February. Would need a lot to go her way. |
(4)  Akiva | | | | | 3 | Gary Richards | Amira Chichakly | Dam unraced. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Accel Rose when last of seven on her racecourse debut at Belmont Park over 7f last month. Has a bit to find. |
(6)  Irish Empress | | | | | 3 | Dylan Davis | Natalia Lynch | Placed once in six starts. Beaten 13l behind Boss Of All at 15-2 when 10th of 12 on her latest outing at Belmont Park over 6f (good) last month. She is wearing blinkers for the first time. One to note. |
(7)  Tooshay | | | | | 3 | Dalton Brown | A Trites | Yet to place in three starts. Well beaten at 55-1 behind Mysterious Stare when 10th of 12 on her latest outing at Belmont Park over 1m (good) last month. Has it all to do. |
Runner-up on her last two starts, BABY SOX deserves a change in luck and she can get that on this occasion. Balentina and Irish Empress are likely to be thereabouts too.
Race 142: 18:00 Tramore Pickerdstown Handicap Chase IRE 2m 5f 50y - All Tramore Races
(5)  Danegeld | | | | | | 11 | Kieren Buckley | J Morrison | Tailed off in both handicap chase starts so far and struggled back over hurdles last time. |
(10)  Tiantu | | | | | | 10 | Miss J M Cook | Paul Power | No wins since a course success in 2020; showed very little in the last 18 months and pulled up at Limerick last week. |
1st (8)  Elegant Dan | | | | | | 10 | J J Slevin | David M O'Brien | Taield off in his last two chase starts over C&D and low-key return when tailed off over timber last week. |
(15)  Well Joey | | | | | | 12 | | Paul Stafford | First reserve; runner-up at Thurles in October but hasn't built on that and was beaten a long way out at Limerick last time. |
(13)  Golden Glen | | | | | | 9 | Phillip Enright | Brendan Maurice Walsh | Only win came in 2019 and she's 0-7 over fences; promise when fourth in March but has shown nothing in three subsequent starts. |
(4)  Trickey Trix | | | | | | 11 | P J O'Hanlon | Dermot A McLoughlin | Career best chase effort when winning on soft ground at Clonmel (2m7f) in March but very disappointing twice since; shorter trip unlikely to help and others preferred. |
(1)  Quarry Lil | | | | | | 9 | G B Noonan | Paul O'Flynn | 0-10 over fences and tailed off at Killarney last month; return to handicap company should help her get competitive and she's versatile with regards to both trip and ground; non-runner here on Friday. |
| 4th (12) Double Windsor | | | | | | 11 | Sean O'Keeffe | David M O'Brien | Bounced back to form when beaten roughly 2l at Kilbeggan in August but was beaten a long way out when pulled up on his return last month; might need further than this these days; engaged here on Friday. |
2nd (16)  Rudy Catrail | | | | | | 12 | | E Sheehy | Second reserve; beaten when unseating over fences last week and no chase wins since 2020. |
(3)  O Mio Babbino | | | | | | 7 | Mr C J Shine | Patrick Cronin | Gained first win under Rules at Thurles in February and fairly consistent over fences since; drying ground will suit and may have another race in her from this sort of mark. |
(2)  Eagle Terrace | | | | | | 5 | Jody McGarvey | John Joseph Hanlon | 0-5 over fences; beaten a long way out when pulled up at Downpatrick last month; seems to have lost his way and others are on better marks. |
(17)  Whip Whitaker | | | | | | 5 | | John Patrick Ryan | Third reserve; 0-14 over hurdles and likely to need the experience on chase bow. |
3rd (14)  Seskin Flyer | | | | | | 12 | Cian Quirke | Patrick Carey | Three chase wins to his name but none since 2019; tailed off at Limerick last week. |
(9)  Shantou Sisu | | | | | | 11 | Danny Mullins | W J Lanigan | Got his head back in front at Downpatrick last summer but has lost his way since and he was tailed off back at that venue last month. |
(11)  Agirlcalledchloe | | | | | | 6 | Simon Torrens | P J Rothwell | Her only win came in a point; second at Downpatrick in April (2m3f, soft) but struggled twice since, including here on her penultimate run. |
(6)  Bearwithmenow | | | | | | 6 | Darragh O'Keeffe | J P Flavin | Point and hurdle winner who made a highly promising start over fences when beaten 6l at Tipperary in April; should come on for that run and ought to be a big player if he handles the drop back in trip. |
(7)  Rule Of June | | | | | | 9 | Sean Flanagan | Liam Casey | Sole Rules win came on good ground over C&D in August and ran with credit in a couple of subsequent chase outings; good run when placed over hurdles at Punchestown last week and more to come in this sphere. |
Provided that BEARWITHMENOW handles the drop back in trip, he ought to go well after a very promising chase debut last time out. Course and distance winner Rule Of June, should have more to give over fences and O Mio Babbino has solid place prospects. [Phill Anderson]
Race 143: 18:07 Monmouth Park Race 2 - Maiden Special Weight - All Monmouth Park Races
3rd (6)  Utopia Rose | | | | | 2 | Jomar Torres | Chuck Spina | Half-sister to Guillaume, won five times at 5f and 1m. Considered. |
2nd (4)  Bingo's Girl | | | | | 2 | Jose Batista | Jose Delgado | Dam won four times between 5f and 1m. Dangerous to ignore. |
4th (1)  Vivid Artiste | | | | | 2 | Lane Luzzi | Chuck Spina | Half-sister to Toes In The Sand, won twice at 7f. Any market support should not be ignored. |
5th (2)  Speightful Miss | | | | | 2 | Frankie Pennington | John Servis | Dam unraced. Finished 8l behind Living Magic when sixth of 7 at 12-5fav on her racecourse debut at Philadelphia Park over 4f last month. One to watch. |
1st (5)  Omaha Girl | | | | | 2 | Samy Camacho | Jorge Delgado | Half-sister to Chip Leader, won eight times at 5f and 1m. Warrants a second look. |
(3)  Bingo's Dream | | | | | 2 | Pedro Jr Cotto | Jose Delgado | Half-sister to Jasper Jaguar, won at 6f. Beaten behind Youalmosthadme at 25-1 when 10th of 14 on her racecourse debut at Keeneland over 4f in April. She is wearing blinkers for the first time, which need to have a positive effect. |
In a field dominated by unraced prospects, VIVID ARTISTE is fancied to make a winning start to her racing career. Omaha Girl and Bingo's Girl appear to be her most serious dangers.
Race 144: 18:10 Woodbine Race 1 - Maiden Special Weight - All Woodbine Races
3rd (1)  Town's Warrior | | | | | 3 | Kazushi Kimura | Ross Armata, Jr | Unplaced in all five starts. Beaten 9l behind Scoot Daddy at 8-1 when last of 7 on his latest outing at Woodbine over 6f last month. Likely to find one or two of these too good. |
2nd (2)  Legislator | | | | | 3 | Jose Campos | Dale Desruisseaux | Dam unraced. Finished 4 1/2l behind Scoot Daddy when fourth of 7 at 20-1 on his racecourse debut at Woodbine over 6f last month. Scope for improvement after pleasing debut effort. |
4th (3)  Moon Over Egbert | | | | | 3 | David Moran | Paul Buttigieg | Half-brother to Moon Magic, won three times at 1m. Third of 8 behind Hey Cue beaten 5l at 5-1 on his racecourse debut at Woodbine over 7f last month. Has place claims. |
1st (5)  Take Charge Sousi | | | | | 4 | Sofia Vives | Michael Mattine | Placed twice in nine starts. Third of 7 behind Scoot Daddy beaten 4l at 17-2 on his latest outing at Woodbine over 6f last month. Should be thereabouts. |
(4)  Cadfael | | | | | 3 | Rafael Hernandez | W Armata | Placed once in four starts. Beaten a head by Rapid Test when second of 9 at 19-2 on his latest outing at Woodbine over 5f last month. Has leading credentials. |
(6)  Proud Ronin | | | | | 3 | Emma Jayne Wilson | Frank Huarte | Unplaced in both starts. Finished 7l behind Hey Cue when fifth of 8 at 17-2 on his latest outing at Woodbine over 7f last month. Needs more to get involved here. |
CADFAEL was only just denied last time at this venue and the step up in trip should be the perfect tonic. Take Charge Sousi and Legislator head the remainder.
Race 145: 18:10 Lingfield Age UK Supporting Older People Handicap (0-80) (4) 4yo+ GB 1m 4f - All Lingfield Races
3rd (5)  Liseo | | | | | | 4 | Harry Burns | Simon & Ed Crisford | Placed in five runs in novice/maiden company (1m2f); weakened upped to this trip for his handicap debut at Newmarket 16 days ago; cheekpieces now join the tongue-tie; others look more convincing. |
| (6) Nawras | | | | | | 4 | Dane O'Neill | Marcus Tregoning | Some promise in maiden/novice company last season but he has been absent since a lesser effort at Wolverhampton in November; gelded afterwards; may have more to come now handicapping but he'll need it. |
(8)  Crimson King | | | | | | 7 | Frederick Larson | Michael Appleby | More exposed than his rivals; two fair efforts here in February but he was below his best when sixth behind Citizen General here (1m5f) three weeks ago; others stronger for win purposes. |
| (4) Bright Start | | | | | | 6 | William Carver | Saeed bin Suroor | Just one win from 17 starts, namely a dirt maiden (1m1f) in Dubai in January 2021; out of sorts in 2022 and no sign of a revival in two runs in Dubai this winter; down in the weights but there are risks attached. |
(1)  Open Champion | | | | | | 4 | Tom Queally | Alan King | Odds-on favourite when winning a C&D maiden last August (for Roger Varian); no better than midfield since returned to the Flat for current yard (fell on hurdle debut in February) but he ran okay at Kempton in April (met trouble) and this represents a drop in grade; contender. |
(9)  Night Eagle | | | | | | 5 | Billy Loughnane | Gary Moore | Picked up a couple of Class 6 handicaps last summer (one of them here over 1m2f) but ended 2022 quietly and he was well beaten on his return at Windsor last month; better expected today (cheekpieces back on) but others still appeal more for win purposes. |
1st (2)  Appier | | | | | | 4 | Adam Kirby | S Woods | The winner of six of his 13 runs in handicaps, the latest of them over 1m4f at Newcastle last month; similar level of form when third at Newmarket 16 days ago (off this mark); C&D winner and likely to give a good account. |
4th (7)  Arcadian Friend | | | | | | 4 | Thore Hammer Hansen | Sir Mark Prescott Bt | Well backed and ran out the easy winner of a Class 6 handicap over C&D last July; beaten at odds of 1-5 five days later and then disappointed at Southwell in September; could still have more to come and his stable could hardly be in better form. |
2nd (3)  Citizen General | | | | | | 4 | Neil Callan | Ed Dunlop | 4-8 in handicaps over 1m2f+, showing his best form over 1m5f here three weeks ago when keeping on strongly in a first-time visor; had proved no match for Appier when second at Newcastle on his penultimate start and he's worse off with that rival today. |
Arcadian Friend won well over C&D on his handicap debut last summer and he returns to action with his stable in fine form. He still has time to do better, while Appier (second choice) and Citizen General have made giant strides in handicaps and should remain competitive. Conversely OPEN CHAMPION is yet to win a handicap but he won his maiden over C&D and his run at Kempton two starts back strongly suggested he retained ability. This is a drop in class and he may be able to defy top weight.[Paul Smith]
